The Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce is set to begin providing patient care in their new location June 1.
Chapman House was built in Owen Sound after the community responded with generosity to a fundraising campaign. Construction began in April of 2016.
Chapman house will provide expert end-of-life care for up to eight clients at a time, with new features to enhance patient and family experience.
Executive Director Scott Lovell says they have served Grey Bruce for four years from their temporary location, and are now excited to move to a space built for their needs, with a home life atmosphere.
A number of events are planned for may to allow the community to celebrate the new facility.
Those include a fundraising draw, hike for hospice, and a fundraising gala.
“The construction of Chapman House was made possible through the generosity of people across the region,” says volunteer Board Chair Rob Cordell. “And because of their commitment and support for our new home, we wanted to make sure that we got a chance to show as many people as possible what they helped us build. But we wanted to do so before we began the process of admitting patients, so that their care is not disrupted. This really is a community hospice and a community celebration.”
Upcoming events:
Sunday, May 7 – Hike for Hospice: Five communities will raise funds and awareness for Chapman House. Pledge forms and details are available online at www.greybrucehospice.com
May 23, 24, 25 – Public Tours: From 8 am – 12pm and 4pm – 6pm, members of the public are invited to receive a guided tour of Chapman House. Tours will run every half hour.
Friday, May 26 – Official Ribbon Cutting: An invite only event for staff, volunteers, supporters and a range of people who helped make Chapman House possible beginning at 11:30am.
Saturday May 27 – Public Tours: Between 11:30 am and 3pm, members of the public are again invited to receive a guided tour of Chapman House. Tours will run every half hour.
Saturday May 27 – Fundraising Gala: Celebrate the opening of Chapman House and raise funds for the project at the new pavilion at Cobble Beach! Tickets are $50 each and the night includes an auction, and live entertainment. Tickets by calling 519-370-7239
Sunday, May 28 – Memorial Service: The hospice will pay tribute to those families who were a part of the care at the temporary location.