Our Events
Spa Day and Wellness Programs
March 27, 2018 to April 29, 2019
Join us for In-Office Spa Days. Appointments available each month. A trained wellness volunteer will be delighted to personally treat you to a complementary therapy of your choice (reiki, therapeutic touch™, or aromatherapy hand and foot massage), at no cost. To book your appointment, please call us at 905-712-8119. For more details and dates, visit this link.
There are many opportunities to explore our wellness programs. Upcoming events include:
Individual Art Therapy Sessions - Fridays - 1 pm - 7 pm - 1 hour sessions
Contact Nancy Umphrey, Coordinator of Health and Wellness, for more information or to register for any of these wellness programs at 905-712-8119 x 237.
8-Week Bereavement Support Group for Adults Grieving the Death of a Life Partner, Parent, Sibling, Friend or Adult Child - Spring Session
April 16, 2019 to June 25, 2019
A loved one’s death is a life-changing event that triggers a grief journey for the loved ones left behind. The grief journey can include unsettling thoughts and feelings as well as raise questions about meaning and hope. Just as death is a natural part of life, experiencing grief and actively mourning is a natural and healthy part of life.
This 8-Week bereavement support group at Heart House Hospice includes:
- A safe space to share your story of loss and hear others’ stories of loss in a mutually supportive environment
- Education about themes in grief using Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s model, current grief research, self-care and compassion, research on resilience, mindfulness meditation
- Rituals, meditations, and readings
Participation in groups requires an interview and an 8-week commitment to attend each session. No new members will be able to join the group after week 2.
Questions? Contact Alexandra Horsky at 905-712-8119 x 247
8-Week Social Walking Group for People in Grief
May 8, 2019 to June 26, 2019
Orientation Evening: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 ~ 6 pm - 7 pm
The first evening will be in-person at Heart House Hospice (1-855 Matheson Blvd. E., Mississauga) for registration, logistics, and to gather ideas in how to make this project helpful for people in grief.
Wednesday Walking Evenings: May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, & 26 ~ 6 pm - 7 pm
For the next seven dates, participants will meet at a local park for a one-hour walk together in nature with trained volunteer facilitators followed by an opportunity to socialize over coffee.
Grief can highlight a need to connect with others who have grieved and practice self-care of body, mind and spirit. Current research indicates that “exposure to green space significantly correlates to a positive effect on well-being.” (Psychology Today, “Nature Therapy”, August 2016). This program offers social connection for people in grief while engaging in the self-care practice of walking in nature.
Questions? Contact Alexandra Horsky at 905-712-8119 x 247
8-Week Bereavement Support Group for Adults Grieving the Death of a Life Partner, Parent, Sibling, Friend or Adult Child
July 3, 2019 to September 18, 2019
A loved one’s death is a life-changing event that triggers a grief journey for the loved ones left behind. The grief journey can include unsettling thoughts and feelings as well as raise questions about meaning and hope. Just as death is a natural part of life, experiencing grief and actively mourning is a natural and healthy part of life.
This 8-Week bereavement support group at Heart House Hospice includes:
- A safe space to share your story of loss and hear others’ stories of loss in a mutually supportive environment
- Education about themes in grief using Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s model, current grief research, self-care and compassion, research on resilience, mindfulness meditation
- Rituals, meditations, and readings
Participation in groups requires an interview and an 8-week commitment to attend each session. No new members will be able to join the group after week 2.
Questions? Contact Peggy Moore at 905-712-8119 x 232
Golf Fore Hospice
July 9, 2019
A golf tournament in honour of Mayor Bonnie Crombie
On Tuesday, July 9, 2019, Heart House Hospice will host a golf tournament at Granite Ridge Golf Club in honour of Mayor Bonnie Crombie in support of the programs of Heart House Hospice. Experience the challenging and scenic Ruby Course, a true BBQ lunch and a mouth-watering awards dinner, a perfect finish after a day on the links! Guests will have an opportunity to bid on an array of luxury items and life experiences featured in both live and silent auctions; this will be a golf tournament not to be missed for a great cause.
Healing Cycle - Join the Heart House Hospice Team
September 15, 2019
Ride with the Heart House Hospice Team in this year’s Healing Cycle event on Sunday, September 15, 2019.
- Choose from 10 km, 25 km, 50 km, or 100 km
- Great for riders of any skill level (families welcome)
- We cover the costs of your registration fee when you ride with us
For more details, please contact Shelley Maynard, Coordinator of Events at 905-712-8119 x 233 or smaynard@hearthousehospice.com.
Handbags for Hospice
September 26, 2019
On Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 6:00 pm at the Mississauga Convention Centre, Heart House Hospice will host the 7th Annual Handbags for Hospice with an Art Battle event. Handbags for Hospice brings together over 200 guests for an evening of purses, fun, laughs, gourmet goodies, a silent auction and ART. During the Art Battle guests will enjoy watching six professional artists paint in two rounds of 30 minutes producing twelve masterpieces. The artwork will then be placed into the silent auction for everyone to bid on.