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Auxiliary
In Action
February 2021 Marilyn Van Iderstine, Editor
COMING EVENTS President’s Message
February 7 Aquarius
Valentine Chocolate Sale
2020 has been a difficult year for the Auxiliary proba-
bly the worst in our 72-year history. Fund raising by
our Groups and the restrictions on the operations of
the Superfluity shop and the Gift shop have been a
challenge. We know our Groups are struggling to hold
some type of meeting and plan fund raising events.
Our Gift shop which was closed last March 15/20 re-
mains closed and we have had no indication as to when operations will
resume.
The Superfluity shop reopened last May 24 with limit hours of operation,
limited staff and volunteers. We are grateful to our Manager Sandy for her
due diligence in putting the Public Health requirements and Worksafe BC
regulations in place at the shop so we could commence operations and re-
main open. Donations are by appointment only and delivery is restricted
from 9AM until noon Tue. – Sat.
We are also thankful to our Communication Team of Marilyn and Jenn Van
Executive
Iderstine, they are constantly researching fund raising ideas that can be
President: Lynne Quigley held on line via our website. The virtual Christmas Tree that was developed
Vice President: Cherie Ziola by Jenn was a great success and there are already plans for next year. They
have some new ideas for on line fund raising for the spring and summer that
Secretary: Kyle McKay
they will be sharing with us at a later date in this Newsletter.
Director; Kathy McIntyre
Donations can be made to the Auxiliary on our website via Canada Helps see
Director: Alicia Hagerman the link on our website. An income tax receipt is issued electronically by
Director: Marilyn Van Canada Helps directly to the donor usually within minutes of the donations.
Iderstine The funds are deposit directly into the Auxiliary’s bank account
Director: Janet Bartlett Membership renewal will commence April 1, please see the notice with fur-
ther details in this Newsletter.
Groups Treasurer’s reports are due in March – please see notice in this
Newsletter.
Groups planning fund raising events need to share the details of their event with the Executive and ensure the
information is shared with Marilyn and Jenn so it can be posted on our website/Facebook. We have created a
format for all advertising material electronic or hard copy (posters) that must include our logo, colours and the
Auxiliary’s full name for all fund-raising events.
The Auxiliary Board has been meeting monthly (except Dec) via various formats. Thank you to Jenn Walker
Mgr. Vol Resources and Marilyn for setting up electronic and or Skype meetings. We are hopeful that our new
communications system in the office will be operational by the end of February. This conversion process has
been on-going since last July and there has been much frustration over the whole process. Once we are opera-
tional, we will have new email addresses and a new phone number that goes directly to the office not through
the hospital switchboard. All the updated information will be given to the membership once the change is
made.
I hope that all our members are staying healthy, safe and looking forward to the time when we can hold
meetings once again and return to normal operations.
Lynne Quigley
Membership Renewal
Soon it will be time to renew your Membership in the Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary Society.
Membership Renewal form will be available starting April 1 on our website www.pahas.ca Our website is
secure and is being set up to accept your dues through the Square. The online Membership Renewal form can
be filled in online and will be sent automatically to Mickie in the Auxiliary office.
There is the option to download and print the form which you can fill in and send with your cheque for $5.00 to
Mickie Myers at The Auxiliary office. (address below) or drop off at the Superfluity Thrift Shop.
15521 Russell Ave,
White Rock, BC V4B 2R4
All dues and renewal forms must be in the office by April 30.
The other option is to print the form and contact your Group Leader to make arrangements to pay your dues.
Group Treasurers’ Reports
Group Treasurer’s Reports are due in the office by March 31. ( Our fiscal Year End.)
Mickie will email the form to each Group Treasurer at the beginning of March. Those Groups that have a bank
account and have excess funds in their account, (over $200.00) must turn over these funds to the Auxiliary
(office) by March 15 so they can be deposited in the bank for Year end.
We are required to report all our income to the CRA and that includes
monies that have been raised over the past year. If you have not held any
fund raisers and do not have excess funds that must be shown on the Group
Treasurer’s Report.
Sunset Group needs to provide a report but do not have to turn over funds
as they use their funds to support Oceanside’s Rec therapist’s programs.
Online Gift Shop
Our online Gift Shop has expanded
to include “ Born at Peace Arch Hos-
pital teddy bears and baby hats,
(including a variety of Valentine
hats) , hand knit ladies fingerless
gloves (so warm and cozy!) and
knitted cotton dishcloths.
New items are being added often so
be sure to have a look at our online
gift shop. You will find us on
www.pahas.ca Click on
Services Online Gift shop
https://pahas.square.site/s/shop
Aquarius Group of Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary Society 51st Anniversary
The Aquarius Group had a virtual birthday party on Zoom to celebrate our 51st Anniversary as an Auxiliary
Group. Lyn Bleiler led a tutorial on How to insert a virtual background on a Zoom call. We wore “party” hats and
played a trivia game about the 1970’s, when the Aquarius Group formed.
Valentine Chocolate Sale
New Item
Hot Chocolate Bombs Hot chocolate bombs are chocolate spheres filled
with hot chocolate mix and lots of marshmallows! Pour steaming hot
milk over the top and watch the chocolate melt away and release those
marshmallows into your milk. So much fun and makes a great gift!
Daniel’s Hot Chocolate Bombs are made with Belgian chocolate and
natural marshmallows and are sold individually.
Daniel’s Hot Chocolate Pops are now available with all-natural marshmallows inside so that you
can enjoy the perfect hot chocolate beverage. Contains: 1 piece of milk and 1 piece of dark hot
chocolate pop with marshmallow. They are wrapped in cello bags with ribbons.
Lunar New Year Chocolate gifts include Year of the Ox chocolate bars and Lucky Year envelopes
with chocolate coins as well as assorted chocolate boxes.
Aquarius Group of Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary Society
VALENTINE CHOCOLATE SALE
www.pahas.ca/chocolate
Place your order by February 7. Pick up Saturday, February 13
How to Order
1 2 3
WEBSITE FILL CART CHECK OUT
Browse the chocolate collection at Fill your cart with marvelous Billing Details- Fill in your information
chocolate. Go to your cart, click
www.danielchocolates.com Order Notes—add
Calculate Shipping and select Factory
Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary
Pickup then proceed to check out.
Forward your email confirmation to
Please note that gift baskets, Factory Pickup only appears when
pahospitalauxiliary@gmail.com to
food bank support and gourmet the postal code is in the Greater
ensure your chocolate is part of our
items are not included in this Vancouver area.
delivery. Pick up at 13993 22 Avenue
offering. 604.879.7782 for assistance on February 13.
Volunteer Resources
On behalf of the Mental Health, Arbutus Place patients and staff we would
like to thank you so much for your generous gift of the 2 Christmas Trees and
decorations. This truly adds to the festive season for all.
Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated.
Wishing you all the best for the holiday season and
hopefully 2021 will be brighter for all of us.
Stay safe
Merry Christmas
Marie Rougeau and Donna Mawhinny
Volunteer Hours
All members are reminded to send in your volunteer hours each month to Jenn Walker. This
includes time spent at meetings (virtual or live), planning sessions, etc.
jenn.walker@fraserhealth.ca
Other news from Volunteer Resources.
It’s a boy! The 2021 New Year’s baby at Peace Arch Hospital was a little boy born January 1st at 5:16 am.
Congratulations to the new parents.
Baby Love Rhonda James, PCC has retired and Sam Hawley has accepted the role. She will be
our contact with the unit.
Many thanks from the Long Term Care units for the amazing thoughtful gifts for the Residents.
MHSU was very grateful for tree, decorations, lights and beautiful Gift Baskets.
Thank You On behalf of the PAH-MHSUS team, I want to express my sincere gratitude to the PAH Auxiliary Society for the generous donation of $200. With the donation money we were able to organize crafting activities, games (the much loved Bingo with some fabulous prizes!), snack times, and the unit favorite pizza dinners! Thankfully we were also able to carry on the tradition of personalized gift bags for the patients on Christmas day. Dear Peace Arch Auxiliary Membership On behalf of the patients and staff of Arbutus Foundation Lodge please accept our heartfelt thank you for the 3 lovely Spa/Beauty Baskets. Having these items available adds to the pleasure of the bathing experience. Plus offers choices for patients to make on their bath day. One patient said “how lovely and soft her hair felt” and was trilled to have some extra body. It was truly a generous gift for the holiday season that will last for months. Wishing everyone a safe and healthy New Year. Christmas Gifts for Lodge 3: Each gift was so thoughtful and beautifully wrapped. I only wish it was your group that was here to give them out. Susan and I were so fortunate to see the resident’s happy smiles when we brought the gifts into their rooms. Each gift was needed as well as appreciated (especially the chocolate!) On behalf of all the staff on Lodge 3 we thank you! Hope to see our volunteers back in 2021. Oceanside: Wow thank you Sunset Ladies for taking out to share the specific projects you do for us such as hand crafted items and bake sale. All 14 of you ladies make a huge difference in the wellbeing of the patients of Oceanside. A lot of the funds go towards giving simple pleasures to the patients such as having ice cream and other desert. I thank you for your hearts to get creative and raise money for us. Your love for the patients behind the scenes makes a huge difference. You are such a special group and we feel so blessed to have your support and kindness.
Superfluity News
February 2021
Hellooo…….. Everyone
Just a quick note to all of you to let you know we are thinking of you and
hope you are well and staying safe.
The shop has been doing pretty good in these challenging times, we are still
open from 12:00pm to 4:00pm for shopping, donations hours continue by
appointment and I am happy to say that that is still working.
Recently, we have received items from 3 estates, it is such a great way to
have good quality items donated to the shop.
Winter Sale on Now
All winter clothing, shoes, purses, scarves, hats,
on the main floor and in the boutique.
50% Off New Spring Arrivals
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