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

IN PERSON
Sat Dec 16, 2023 @ 10-11:30am
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. Join us at this Holiday Touchstone Workshop FLYER

tranquil moments yoga
IN PERSON Thursdays @ 7-8pm
Hope House Aurora (350 Industrial Pkwy S)
A gentle form of exercise and meditation recognized as a way to relieve tension and bring a sense of calm and well-being. flyer
Oct 12, 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec 7, 2023 (no session Nov 23)

picking up the pieces
VIRTUAL Tuesdays @ 10am-12noon
Oct 17 - Dec 12, 2023
A 9-week program for those finished cancer treatment. flyer

journeys: find hope & meaning
VIRTUAL Returns Spring 2023
...find hope & meaning… at the JOURNEYS PROGRAM. A diagnosis of metastatic cancer, can bring many emotions, questions and fears. When you need it the most, support may be hard to find.
Journeys is a 4-week program created to support those facing the challenges of metastatic and advanced cancer. FLYER
See below for registration information

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

seasonal centering
VIRTUAL Sun Dec 10, 2023 @ 7-8pm
Join us for an inspired session focused on creating a soft place to land within ourselves through the sharing of mindfulness techniques, practices and self-care tools to support a sense of centered wellbeing, peace and ease throughout this holiday season. flyer
Facilitated by Cheryl Crosby
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IN PERSON Mondays @ 7-8pm
Laskay Hall, King City
Join us for GENTLE YOGA NIDRA to experience breathwork, gentle movement and guided yoga nidra to calm the mind, relax the body and uplift the spirit. flyer
Oct 2, 16, 30, November 6, 13, 20, Dec 4, 11 & 18, 2023
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HOPE self-care seminar
VIRTUAL Two-Part Seminar Series
Mondays Oct 23 & Nov 27 @ 7 - 8:30pm
How Our Plans Evolve (HOPE): Self-care seminar/mindful movement breast cancer series. This two-part series will explore ways to cultivate daily mindset and movement practices to support women through their breast cancer journey. flyer

walk & talk for wellbeing
IN PERSON resumes Spring 2024
This gentle paced walking group focuses on creating a renewed sense of well-being while strolling through nature. Come and enjoy some fresh air and uplifting conversation. Open to those who are bereaved, navigating serious health challenges (diagnosis, treatment & beyond) and for those in a supportive caregiving role.

connection
IN PERSON
Fridays 10:30am - 12:30pmn NEW
Hope House Aurora (350 Industrial Pkwy S)
HOPE HOUSE HUB An opportunity to connect, relax, learn and share - 2nd & 4th Friday of the month.

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
Sep 21, Oct 19, Nov 16 & Dec 14, 2023
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spirit & soul
VIRTUAL Monthly Women's Circle
Tues Oct 3, Thur Nov 9 & Thur Dec 7
@ 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

IN PERSON
Wednesday November 29 @ 2 - 3:30pm
Hope House Aurora (350 Industrial Pkwy S)
This fragrant session will add some ahhh to your afternoon as we blend the benefits of aromatherapy & mindfulness. flyer
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.)