Special Events

Hospice Calgary Calendar of Events for 2008

April to September - The Vintage Challenge
The Vintage Challenge is a unique fundraising initiative in which individuals are invited to participate in a friendly challenge by hosting a private event or activity created around one bottle of wine. We’re busy putting together a tool kit of ideas for you to run with – keep watching this space!


Tuesday, August 12 at D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club, Okotoks
1st Annual Blackmont Charity Golf Tournament in support of Hospice Calgary
Contact Jennifer @ 403-260-6846

Friday, August 15 at the Carstairs Golf Club
14th Annual Cat ‘n’ Fiddle Golf Tournament in support of Hospice Calgary
Contact Stuart @ 403-289-0414 for more information

Saturday, August 16 at Cardel Place
Cardel Stamps Camp in support of various charities, including Hospice Calgary
One hundred lucky fans are put to the test, showing their football skills as they participate in football drills with the entire Calgary Stampeders team. Teams are led by a Stamps captain and Hospice Calgary is honoured to be one charity of choice for the event, thanks to player Rob Cote (our 2008 Hike for Hospice Ambassador). Last year, the Orange Team, led by Randy Chevrier, raised $4,000 for Hospice Calgary with a second place finish – wow!

Hospice Calgary is fortunate to be supported by many individuals and companies who hold special events with their immediate family, friends and colleagues. We would like to thank them for their support:

• Ohama Family (walk event in August)
• Apex Land (walk event in September)

September 18 - 2008 4th Annual Clare Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament
Mark your calendars for this fun-filled annual tournament to take place at the Cottonwood Golf and Country Club on September 18, 2008. For more information, please contact Marc Johnson, Flexpipe Systems at 998-1501 or Joanne Johnson, Lite 96 at 686-9717. We hope to see you there! Clare Johnson passed away in 2003 after being diagnosed with a brain tumor - tournament proceeds will go to Hospice Calgary in support of Rosedale Hospice, where Clare spent his final days. Hospice Calgary thanks the Johnson Family for their support! Please click here for information on tournament registration, sponsorship, and more!

2007 Tournament Winner Jim Dokter (centre) with Joanne and Marc Johnson.

Clare Johnson’s boys Cale and Eric with Joanne Johnson at the 2007 event.

Friday, September 26 - The Meaning of Life Luncheon
The Meaning of Life Luncheon is an annual event designed to create greater corporate and overall community awareness of Hospice Calgary’s outreach programs and the value they bring to Calgary and surrounding area. The luncheon always features a very special speaker – sometimes serious, sometimes funny, and always thought-provoking. This year, we are proud to present the rarely serious, ALWAYS funny, and pretty darn thought-provoking Brent Butt from the CTV smash hit Corner Gas! Please join us at the Hyatt Regency Calgary for this event, proceeds benefiting Hospice Calgary. Click here for brochure.

December 2008 - The Tree of Love
The Tree of Love; Have a Heart for Hospice annual campaign is dedicated to remembering loved ones and absent friends during the holiday season. For many, December is a special time for sharing memories about those we love and/or miss during the holidays. Hospice Calgary invites you to honour and remember your loved one(s) with an ornament on the Tree of Love. Location and dates will be announced soon.

May 2009 Hike For Hospice
Hike for Hospice is an annual national event where individuals and family members whose lives have been touched by Hospice Calgary walk together to honour or remember their loved one(s). Check back for new information for the 2009 walk.