Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth

12/07/2025

Tonight we gather at Avondale United Church for a dramatic reading of Dickens' beloved classic. It promises to be an evening of story, music, and shared seasonal warmth.

If you haven't purchased your ticket yet, they will be available for purchase at the door by cash or credit card after 6 pm.

We can't wait to welcome you!

12/06/2025

We're sending our heartfelt thanks to Taylor's Delicatessen, Realtor Shaun Pickering , and Cam and the Gibson Family for their generous fundraiser on November 15. Their special sandwich sale event brought the community together in such a meaningful way, and we are so grateful to receive these proceeds.

Every gift helps us continue providing compassionate, specialized care to individuals and loved ones when they need it most. We're deeply thankful for this kindness, and for everyone who stopped by to enjoy a sandwich and support our work.

12/05/2025

🩵International Volunteer Day 🩵

Today, we celebrate the heart of Rotary Hospice: our incredible community of over 150 volunteers who give their time, energy, and compassion in countless ways.

Whether they're welcoming loved ones and visitors at the door, tending to our gardens, offering comfort and compassion at the bedside, creating music in our hallways, preparing nourishing meals in our kitchen, supporting individuals in our community, or helping with our fundraising events, every act of service makes a meaningful difference.

To each and every volunteer: thank you. Your presence matters more than you know. We couldn't do this work without you.

12/05/2025

✨ Meet A Christmas Carol Host John Miller ✨

Guiding this year's performance is John Miller, a thoughtful, engaging host whose presence brings warmth, polish, and ease to the entire evening. With a long history of championing the arts, including his leadership with Stratford Summer Music, John understands how to create an atmosphere where stories land deeply and community feels connected.

We're grateful to have John at the helm of this beloved event, helping shape a performance that is fresh, moving, and uniquely its own.

Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime evening in support of hospice care. Join us this Sunday, December 7 at 7 pm at Avondale United Church.

Tickets $50 | Available Online Only | www.rotaryhospice.ca/a-christmas-carol

12/04/2025

On this , we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Hubbard Pharmacy for generously sponsoring our Lights of Love Lighting & Remembrance Ceremony again this year. Their support helps us share light, comfort, and connection with our community.

There's still time to sponsor a light and leave a dedication message. Our Lights of Love Holiday Campaign runs until December 31, with the slideshow and list of dedications on our website, as well as the window display in our hospice home, being updated regularly.

Dedicate a Light: www.rotaryhospice.ca/lights-of-love

12/03/2025

✨Meet A Christmas Carol Performers The Flight Children's Choir ✨

This year's dramatic reading of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol will feature the voices of the Flight Studio-Stratford Children's Choir, directed by Brooke Dufton, a passionate choral leader known for shaping young voices with care, precision, and artistry. Under her direction, the choir has become a standout in our community for performances that feel both joyful and beautifully polished.

As part of our annual A Christmas Carol, the choir will bring an evocative musical layer to the night, adding something entirely unique to this year's cast of storytellers and musicians. Each year introduces a new circle of readers and performers, and the choir's contribution ensures this year's event with have a tone and texture all its own.

Join us this Sunday, December 7, at 7 pm at Avondale United Church
Tickets $50 | Available Online Only | www.rotaryhospice.ca/a-christmas-carol

Don't miss this beautiful evening where story and song meet community and care, supported by remarkable talent, shared live. and experienced just once.

12/02/2025

A heartfelt thank you to the organizers of Mitchell Ladies Night for choosing to support our hospice and for this generous donation of the proceeds from their event.

Thank you as well to everyone who attended or supported this event. Events like the Mitchell Ladies Night remind us how powerful connection can be, and how caring for one another creates a ripple effect far beyond a single night.

Your support helps us continue providing compassionate care and comfort for all who need them. We are truly grateful.

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday, a reminder that community care is built by many small hands, many small gifts, and a shared belief that compassion matters.

If you've ever visited our hospice home, attended one of our events, joined a bereavement group, or simply felt grateful that a space like this exists, today is for you. Donations made today help sustain a home where dignity, care, and comfort come first.

And if you happen to be in St. Marys today, here's another simple way to show your support: stop by The Hitching Post 2019 Ltd. for coffee and cookies, offered by donation in support of Rotary Hospice.

There is no perfect donation amount. There is only the act itself, choosing connection, choosing care, choosing each other. Visit www.rotaryhospice.ca/ways-to-give to make your donation today.

Thank you for being part of the community that makes compassionate end-of-life care possible.

12/01/2025

Stop by The Hitching Post tomorrow! ❤️

Spread the Christmas cheer! 🎄
Join us for Coffee & Cookies in partnership with Brennan Baking Co. this Giving Tuesday, December 2nd!

100% of proceeds will be donated to Rotary Hospice, a charity deeply close to our family’s heart.

We’ll be starting at 8:00 AM and will be serving until we’re sold out!
We hope to see you there and appreciate your support this holiday season! ❤️🍪☕️

St.Marys Giving Tuesday

12/01/2025

✨Meet A Christmas Carol Performer Jonathan Goad ✨

We're honoured to welcome Jonathan Goad to this year's dramatic reading of A Christmas Carol. A celebrated actor best known for his work on stage with Stratford Festival and across Canadian theatre, Jonathan brings a sharp intellect, incredible vocal range, and a deep commitment to storytelling that audiences feel instantly.

Each year, new voices step into Dickens' classic tale, shaping the performance with their own interpretations, and we're so excited to witness the distinct energy and craft Jonathan will bring to the story this time around.

Join us this Sunday, December 7, at 7 pm at Avondale United Church when this talented group of performers gathers for one night only in support of Rotary Hospice. You don't want to miss this!

Tickets $50 | Available Online Only | www.rotaryhospice.ca/a-christmas-carol

12/01/2025

With sincere gratitude to Ron Holmes for his generous gift to our Every Day Counts campaign, paying for one day of care for one resident room, made in loving memory of his wife, Joan. Today, we remember and celebrate a life that continues to inspire and is deeply missed.

The Every Day Counts campaign helps support Rotary Hospice by inviting individuals to contribute $350, which is the amount needed to cover operating costs per room per day. While residents receive care at no cost, Rotary Hospice depends on community donations to cover essential expenses not funded by the government. Your support directly enhances the quality of care we provide, helping us remain a place of comfort, dignity, and compassion.

Learn more at www.rotaryhospice.ca/every-day-counts or email lucie@rotaryhospice.ca

12/01/2025

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