The Ruby Celebration
40 Years of Making Moments Matter
From our grassroots beginnings in 1986, Hospice Northwest has provided compassionate support to individuals in our community. For the past 40 years, your support has helped us impact thousands of lives.
Join us for our Ruby Celebration to honour 40 years of compassionate support in our community. The celebration will feature gourmet hors d'oeuvres, a signature Ruby cocktail, entertainment, guest speakers, inspiring stories, and more as we honour our past and look towards our future.
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 6:30 pm
Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
Tickets: $100
Presented By:
Our Legacy
40 Years
of support
8,000
clients & families served
150+
compassionate volunteers
Stories of Impact
"As a volunteer, I offer compassionate support and listen without judgement in confidence.
Through my phone conversations, I have met many wonderful people in our community. I feel like the one who has been enriched by the call.
I look forward to my journey with Hospice Northwest"
— Joanne Fox, Volunteer
Be Part of the Next 40 Years
Whether you're able to attend or not, you can still support our 40th Anniversary Celebration with a heartfelt donation, purchasing a 50/50 raffle ticket, or by placing a bid at our Silent Auction.
Your support ensures our compassionate care continues for years to come.
Ruby Celebration Event Highlights
- Guest Speakers
- Dr. Kevin Miller
- Dr. Kathy Kortes Miller
- Joan Williams, retired HNW ED
- Janet Fairbridge, current HNW ED
- Gourmet hors-d’œuvre by Pinetree Catering
- Specialty Ruby Cocktail
- History Walk
- Silent Auction
- Mackinley's Delusions
- Music by TBSO trio
- 50/50 Raffle Draw
- Wine Pull
Join Us For Our Ruby Celebration
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 6:30pm
Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
Tickets: $100
Event Sponsors
Legacy Title Sponsor
Harbourview Funeral Centre & Jenkens Funeral Home
Center Stage Entertainment Sponsor
ORLA Musselwhite
History Walk Sponsor
Military & Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem Canada
Photo Booth Sponsor
Ruby Bar Signature Drink Sponsor
Friends of Hospice Sponsors
Become a Sponsor
Are you interested in 40th Celebration Sponsorship Opportunities?
Be Part of the Next 40 Years
Whether you're able to attend or not, you can still support our 40th Anniversary Celebration with a heartfelt donation, purchasing a 50/50 raffle ticket, or by placing a bid at our Silent Auction.
Your support ensures our compassionate care continues for years to come.