Hospice Peterborough

03/17/2026

✨ 6 things you may not know about Hospice Peterborough ✨

1. Hospice services can support people from the moment they receive a life-limiting diagnosis.
Our team can support you and your caregiver at no cost, help you navigate the healthcare system, connect you with free support programs and more!

2. We offer free support for people who are grieving.
Grief groups, complex grief counselling, retreats, children and youth drop-in programs, and more! Contact our intake team to find out the best fit for you.

3. We offer end-of-life care at our residence (including meals, programming, and more!) at no cost.
Your care is our top priority...without a financial burden!

4. If you have a loved one staying at hospice, you can visit them at any time.
Day or night, come by for a visit!

5. It’s not just about death and dying. So much living happens here, too!
Holiday dinners, bedside concerts, delicious meals, birthday parties, and more! We strive to help you live fully and comfortably through every moment with us.

6. Want to learn more? Come in for a tour! We love showing people what hospice is all about. To book a tour, please call (705)742-4042 ext. 351 or email intake@hospicepeterborough.org

Like this post, share it, and leave a comment: what were you most surprised to learn about Hospice Peterborough? 👇️

03/16/2026

Please share with all of the amazing caregivers in your life! 🐴

Caregiver Celebration Tea & Free Film Screening
📆 : Tuesday April 7th from 10:30am-12:00pm
📍 : Hospice Peterborough

National Caregivers Day is April 7! It's a day to raise awareness, show gratitude, advocate, and better support the millions of individuals providing unpaid, personal, and emotional care needs to family members or friends.

To acknowledge the day, on Tuesday April 7th from 10:30am-12:00pm, Hospice Peterborough will be acknowledging the journey caregivers’ experience by hosting a Caregiver Celebration Tea and Screening of the Academy Award winning animated short-film “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: Inspiring Conversations on Hope, Love and Personal Growth” based on a book that offers inspiration and hope in uncertain times and acknowledges the caregivers’ experience and emotional care needs of family members or friends.

Please reach out to intake@hospicepeterborough.org or call 705-742-4042 ext. 251 to confirm your spot.

03/13/2026

💡A new community education offering for direct service workers with our friends at One City PTBO.

Are you a direct service worker or someone who supports community members facing health challenges and barriers to care?

Join us on April 13th from 12:00pm-2:00pm for a meal and a discussion about the unique role of non-medical direct service providers in recognizing, and advocating for, the health needs of the people we support.

This workshop is held in partnership between One City PTBO & Hospice Peterborough.

Learn more and register at www.onecityptbo.ca/communityeducation

Are you a direct service worker or someone who supports community members facing health challenges and barriers to care?

Join us on April 13th from 12:00pm-2:00pm for a meal and a discussion about the unique role of non-medical direct service providers in recognizing, and advocating for, the health needs of the people we support.

This workshop is held in partnership with Hospice Peterborough.

Learn more and register at www.onecityptbo.ca/communityeducation

03/13/2026

A heartfelt hospice thank you to Jackie and Lori of Alternatives Community Program Services Peterborough, who dropped off a very generous donation of grocery cards yesterday! 🙌

Pictured here with beloved chef Andrea, this donation will go a long way in feeding our residents and visitors meals made with love.

Thank you, Alternatives! We are so amazed by all of the incredible work you do in our community and very grateful for this support.

03/12/2026

Remembering Someone Special | For Children, Youth, and Families that are Grieving 🧸

Join Hospice Peterborough at Peterborough Public Library for a free event that aims to support children and youth dealing with grief by providing a safe space to share experiences.

It includes grief education, expressive arts activities, and a chance to honor loved ones. Led by Julie Clarke, Child and Family Specialist at Hospice Peterborough, it is designed for children, youth, and families who have experienced the death of a special person in their community, such as a friend, classmate, or neighbour.

To register, please email intake@hospicepeterborough.org or call 705-742-4042 extension 251 to register for this free event.

03/12/2026

Hospice Peterborough is proud to celebrate the achievements of our last strategic plan and excited to share an updated strategic plan that outlines our goals and priorities for 2026-2029.

💡Check out our updated strategic plan -- celebrating our past, and looking
toward our future -- at https://www.hospicepeterborough.org/2026/03/10/strategic-plan-2026-2029/

03/11/2026

We are honoured to welcome Dr. John Beamish back to the podcast for a thoughtful conversation about the physical process of dying and the bodily needs of those at the end of life.

With his customary ability to speak knowledgeably and compassionately, Dr. Beamish helps families and caregivers understand what is happening in the body during the dying process. Focusing on appetite and hydration, he explains why our instinct to encourage eating and drinking may not always align with the body’s natural needs—and what truly supports comfort and dignity in life’s final stage.

Listen now at what-now.buzzsprout.com

03/10/2026

A massive shout-out to the United Church Women's Group (UCW) at Mark Street United Church, who invited the Hospice Singers in to share a presentation and songs at their meeting today, and are supporting our future work! 🎶

Pictured here is Hospice Singers' musical leader, volunteer Melissa, who shares her amazing gifts in music therapy across our community. We were delighted to focus today's music on Irish tunes to mark St. Patrick's Day! 🍀

Thank you, Mark Street UCW, for being so welcoming and generous today! 🙌

03/03/2026

ICYMI: Our February issue of the Hospice Highlighter is now available! ❄️

Stories include:

- The story of our new honour guard quilt
- Christine thanks donors
- Get to know the Hospice Peterborough Book Club
- A Kinsmen Club donation
...and more!

Read it now at: https://www.hospicepeterborough.org/about-hospice-peterborough/newsletters/

03/03/2026

New dates announced for our free Practical Caregiver Training! Please share widely. ✨

Join us for a 6-week workshop of practical training for unpaid caregivers of someone with a life-limiting illness.

📆When: Thursdays from 2-4 pm | April 9 - May 14, 2026
📍Where: Hospice Peterborough

Topics include...

- Palliative and Hospice Palliative Care System
- Advance Care Planning & Wills
- Transfers & Mobility Providing Personal Care
- What to Expect End-of-Life Medication Management
- Grief Funeral Planning
- Communication Self Care & Self Compassion

🟢 Important Note: If you would like a hospice volunteer to be with your person while you attend the workshop, please let us know when registering. We would be happy to arrange that!

To register, please email intake@hospicepeterborough.org or call 705-742-4042 ext. 251 to confirm your spot

03/02/2026

Tomorrow is the last day to register for this event. We are excited to be offering this gentle, supportive day called

Making Space for Grief: Learning & Creating Together

Grief can show up in many ways, and there is no right or wrong way to carry it. This FREE day is being offered as a place to slow down, learn, create, and simply be — in the company of others who understand that grief is part of the human experience.
🗓 Tuesday, March 10, 2026
⏰ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
📍 Westwood Public Library
312 Centre Line, Westwood
🌿 What the day will include:
🧠 Learning about how our brains and bodies respond to grief
🎨 Creating a meaningful, arts-based project
🤝 Time for gentle connection and quiet personal reflection
🥪 Lunch and snacks provided
You are welcome exactly as you are. There is no pressure to share, no expectations — just an opportunity to care for yourself in a supportive and compassionate space.
💻 Registration is required (spaces are limited).
All adults are welcome to register through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../making-space-for-grief...

If you have questions or would like to talk more about whether this day might be right for you, please feel free to reach out.
📞 Edna Latone – Hospice Norwood
705-660-3737
🤍 This day is hosted by Hospice Norwood, in partnership with Hospice Peterborough and and the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library Active Seniors Connection Hub as they provide partial support for this day.
We would be honoured to have you join us!

03/02/2026

Hospice Peterborough is proud to have several Registered MSWs, BSWs, and even a staff member currently studying to become a social worker on our team. We are extremely grateful for the training and expertise of social workers who help our clients find their way as they navigate life-threatening illness and grief! ❤️‍🩹