News & Events

Ride to Remember and Renew

The Aboyne Rural Hospice and Elora Cataract Trailway Association are excited to host a new Cycle Ride Event on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Sign up to ride, spread the word to cyclists who may wish to join, donate in support of a cyclist who is fundraising on behalf of the event or volunteer with us! […]

LIONS for ABOYNE: Garage sale in Ennotville

Check out the Bake and Garage Sale at Ennotville Library, 7722 6th Line, Centre Wellington on Saturday, August 29, 8 am-2pm. Delicious home baking and a wide range of treasures waiting for a new home! Proceeds for the Aboyne Rural Hospice. If you have items to donate, call 519.577.2914 (no clothing or furniture). Great hearts, big […]

Belwood Lions Club Monthly Bottle Drive

The Belwood Lions are holding a monthly bottle & can drive every second Saturday of the month with proceeds to the Aboyne Rural Hospice. Bottles and cans that are refundable can be brought outside the Belwood Community Hall for drop off between 10am and 12pm. The Belwood Lions already raised and donated $10,000 for Aboyne! […]

Bringing Change Makers Together

Dr. Sarah Gower, Aboyne Rural Hospice, Board Chair presented at the Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWFC) Annual Public Meeting at the Grandway Event Centre in Elora. The Community Foundation’s theme was ‘Bringing change makers together’ and invited the hospice to speak on the future of palliative care in the county and how the Aboyne Rural […]

Lions Homeshow and Campaign for Aboyne Rural Hospice

Ten local Lions Clubs in the area are teaming up to support Aboyne Rural Hospice. The Lions campaign “Lions for Aboyne Rural Hospice’ is a combined effort and commitment to donate $150,000 over the next years towards the purchase of equipment for the new hospice, with Lions International doubling this tremendous effort! Board Members of […]

Arthur Optmrs Donation

On May 6, 2026, the Arthur OptiMrs donated $10,000 to Aboyne Rural Hospice. This incredible donation represented many hours of work by these incredible women – running events, organizing bingo nights, and so many other ways in which they contributed to both their community and our cause. Thank you Arthur OptiMrs for your kindness and […]

Palliative Care Everywhere

Wellington Advertiser article: https://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/luncheon-honours-palliative-care-nurses-workers/ FERGUS – May 3 to 9 is National Hospice Palliative Care Week in Canada to celebrate and honour all those providing incredible quality palliative care. Retired physician Dr. Alan Simpson and the Aboyne Rural Hospice committee (ARH) organized a luncheon at the Riverside Events Centre in Fergus on May 5 to […]

Palliative Care Appreciation Event

On May 5, 2026. during National Hospice Palliative Care Week, the Aboyne Rural Hospice celebrated over 100 amazing individuals who “pioneered” the outstanding compassionate palliative care in Centre and North Wellington over the past decades.  One of many highlights of the event was the display of reflections shared by palliative care team members including volunteers. […]

Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week

Our first Smile Cookie week was launched on April 27! 100% of proceeds from the Elora & Fergus Tim’s Smile Cookies back the build of Aboyne Rural Hospice. After a whirlwind week of cookie decorating, and over 15,500 Smile Cookies sold, the Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie week in partnership with Elora & Fergus Tim Horton’s […]

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