formerly Hospice King-Aurora-Richmond Hill
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Hope House wellness programs focus on renewing and supporting a sense of wellbeing, connection and community for those navigating bereavement, serious health challenges as well as for caregivers.
These programs offer a soft place to land, an opportunity to pause and take a breath and create the space to attend to the body, mind and spirit.
VIRTUAL
Mondays 10-11am
PERMISSION TO PAUSE Give yourself permission to pause at the start of each week to restore and renew your body, mind and spirit. Roll out your yoga mat to enjoy an hour of gentle yoga, breathwork and guided relaxation led by Laura Stornelli . This practice is suitable for all types of yogis, bodies and abilities. flyer
qigong
VIRTUAL
Wednesdays 9:30-10:30
QIGONG is a mind, body spirit practice that improves mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, breathing techniques and focused intent that moves and refreshes our vital life force energy. This gentle session lead by Andrea can be done standing or seated. flyer
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spirit & soul
VIRTUAL Monthly Women's Circle
Thur April 11, May 9 & June 6, 2024
@ 10 - 11am
A cancer diagnosis can often send ripples outwards touching many different areas in a woman's life. This monthly group creates a gentle space for women navigating a cancer diagnosis to gather for self-reflection, inspired discussion and resource sharing with the focus being nurturing and supporting the essence of one's spirit when facing adversity.flyer
Facilitated by Vicki Cousins
picking up the pieces
VIRTUAL
Apr 16 - June 11, 2024 10am-12noon
VIRTUAL
Mondays 6:30-7:30pm Apr 8-May 13
MINDFUL MOVEMENT with Gwendolyn is a 6-week therapeutic program, focusing on a mix of gentle movement, breathwork, and relaxation practices that support the flow of energy through the body flyer
See below for registration.
resilient writers
IN PERSON at Hope House Richmond Hill
2nd Tuesday of the Month 2:30-4:30pm
Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14 & Jun 11, 2024
Join us to explore and create a practice of self-inquiry & reflection through the use of writing propts, connection and deep listening
See below for registration information
art care
3rd Thursday of the Month (2 versions)
IN PERSON 10:30-12noon
at Hope House Richmond Hill
or
VIRTUAL 1:30-3pm via Zoom
Art Care focuses on inspiring, discovering and fostering a sense of connection to self while acquiring creative coping skills for navigating challenging times..flyer
Facilitated by Suzanne Borduas, RSW, ATR-BC, CATA
connection
IN PERSON
Resumes Spring 2024
HOPE HOUSE HUB An opportunity to connect, relax, learn and share - 2nd & 4th Friday of the month.
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IN PERSON at Hope House Aurora
Tuesdays @ 2:30-3:30pm
Join us for TRANQUIL MOMENTS YOGA with Linda. A gentle and relaxing in-person afternoon class focused on inviting a greater sense of ease and flow to both the mind & body. flyer
qigong for rest & sleep
VIRTUAL
Monthly on Thursdays @ 7:30 - 8:30pm
Join us for a fun and easeful session focusing on QIGONG FOR REST & SLEEP. Qigong is a mind, body spirit practice that improves mental and physical health and refreshes our vital life force energy. The sessions will focus on winding down, releasing stress and getting both the body and mind ready for sleep flyer
Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 14, Apr 18, May 14
& June 13, 2024
IN PERSON at Hope House Aurora
@ 1:00-2:30pm
April 24, 2024 - Planting Hope
IN PERSON
resumes in 2024
A Touchstone bracelet is created by choosing colored beads that symbolize special feelings and memories that connect you to loved ones who are no longer here.
Our virtual Self Care Library contains a selection of Yoga and Meditation practices to do in the comfort of your home and created for our Hope House community by two of our wonderful wellness facilitators, Gwendolyn & Adina
We also have volunteers offering virtual 1:1 complementary therapies (Trame, Reiki, etc.)