 | As the weather warms, days lengthen and the buds start to appear on the trees and plants in the Bow Valley, being outside to soak up the beauty of our surroundings is even more compelling. Why not make the most of your time and do the activities that you love to raise much needed funds to support your family and friends across the Bow Valley communities. Our Pals for Palliative event is a great way to bring together a group of your favourite people and set a goal for whatever you love to do. You choose. From a gentle hike or fast paced run, a fun evening of arts or other pastimes, even a sale of baked goods! It's open to all ages and is a great way to FUNdraise! See below for details.
In the world of palliative care, May is also an important month with National Hospice Palliative Care Week. Running from May 4th -10th, it aims to raise awareness across the country for what Palliative and Hospice Care really means. And National Volunteer Week was last week, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate our incredible team of volunteers without who, none of this would be possible! Thank you to you all! | |
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Palliative Care & Hospice |  | Work on addressing the conditions of the subdivision continues between the landowners and the Town of Canmore. We are very encouraged by the progress so far and we anticipate its completion for the start of the summer. The PCSBV team along with architects Metafor and the construction manager CANA, are forging ahead with the development plans of the building. This includes finalizing the mechanical and electrical design, IT considerations as well as the finalizing of the interiors. Our goal is to be ready to go, once we have the green light on permits. We are continuing to focus on raising funds to be able to start this work quickly and thank all of you who continue to commit to this incredible vision. On June 22nd, we will be holding an event at the Canmore Nordic Centre. Come see for yourself how the plans are shaping up, ask questions about the space and its design, our programs and services and how you can get involved. Mark your calendars!
| |  | From May 15 to June 15, Pals for Palliative fundraisers will be doing the activities they love while raising awareness and funds for the Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley. All funds raised directly support local palliative care and grief support.
Your Pals for Palliative adventure can be just you or you can make or join a team – family, friends, colleagues or neighbours – everyone counts! You could walk 100km over 4 weeks, challenge others to a soft ball competition, hold a chilli cook off or a longest scarf contest...... the choice is yours! Dream BIG and don’t forget to share your stories and photos of what you decide using #Pals4Palliative and join our Pals for Palliative Facebook group HERE. | |  | Thank You Rotary Club of Canmore! | Our sincere thanks to the Rotary Club of Canmore and their contribution to PCSBV's Dementia Care Volunteer Team!
In 2023, the Bow Corridor reported 633 prevalent cases of dementia across all ages, a nearly 10% increase on the previous year. And it continues to grow.
The 2025 grant funding from Rotary Club of Canmore will allow us to respond to this growing need by providing our volunteers with specific tools and knowledge to support a person living with dementia, their families and caregivers.
A heartfelt thank you to Rotary Club of Canmore and its members for investing in compassionate care and making a real impact! | |  | Date: Tuesday May 6, 2025Time: 10:30am-12:00pmLocation: ZoomFacilitator: Bill Harder – PCSBV Program ManagerNo cost to attend - Donations to PCSBV are welcome!During this session the doctors will discuss their book Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest, and their newly released corresponding workbook. These resources, and Sammy and Hsien’s stories, draw upon their decades spent researching and caring for thousands of seriously ill patients to reveal the seven keys for a better illness experience. With real-life stories, tips, and exercises to improve the palliative journey right from diagnosis, they seek to empower patients and care partners and provide practical tools to navigate the health care system with knowledge, confidence, and clarity.
Click HERE to register | | 2025 National Volunteer Week
"Volunteering grants us the gift of genuine connections with people, while creating community and new friendships." |  | During national volunteers week from April 27- May 3 we celebrated the incredible waves of kindness and compassion made by PCSBV volunteers!
Each act, big or small, creates ripples of hope and strength in our Bow Valley Communities. We had a fantastic time at our annual volunteer appreciation event where we enjoyed great food and the company of our volunteers while gathering to connect and mingle with our whole volunteer crew. Without our dedicated volunteers PCSBV could not operate and provide services for those in need of palliative care and grief support. BIG thank you ALL our amazing volunteers, and check out our social media pages to view features of some of the people working behind the scenes as volunteers for PCSBV.
| |  | | Join us TOMORROW for a unique and engaging in-person workshop in collaboration with Community Cruisers, where we bring together bike maintenance and grief support in one hands-on evening.
Date: Tuesday May 6, 2025
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Canmore Public Library - 700 Railway Ave Canmore
In this interactive session, participants will rotate through three learning stations designed to build confidence in basic bike care while drawing parallels to how we maintain our emotional well-being through grief and loss. We encourage participants to bring their own bikes so they can follow along and apply what they learn. This event is suitable for all experience levels and creates a welcoming space to connect, learn, and reflect—on both bikes and life. | | Exciting News! | |
 | Banff Mental Health and Addiction Week is here and we're proud to be part of this meaningful event with two special sessions led by our Client Coordinator, Hyo-jung Jwa! 🌱 Navigating Loss – May 7, 10:00–11:00 AM (Drop-in)
📍 207, 215 Banff Ave. (Ski Big 3 Upstairs) Explore the full calendar of events and join the conversation: bmhaw.ca/events Let’s come together to break stigma, build connections, and support mental health across the Bow Valley! | |  | All members are encouraged to participate in the meeting and should ensure that their membership is up to date. You can renew your PCSBV membership for 2025-2026 HERE. | | PCSBV supports are offered barrier-free, and at the present time this includes financially. Our range of programs and services are wholly dependent on the support of our community through donations, grants, and fundraising initiatives.
The demand for palliative and grief supports in the Bow Valley is increasing and your support is needed. Please consider donating today and help us to work with those in our community to live their best lives on their terms with comfort, dignity and excellence. |  | | Follow Us On Social! |
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