That’s a wrap!

Katy Ellsworth

December 14, 2025 | We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing community for all your support this season. Our DHAS Christmas Shop is now closed, but don’t worry—holiday treasures are still available for purchase through our ongoing selections. Important notice: The Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society Thrift Shop WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING donations of Christmas trees until …

Holiday Luncheon 2025: Thank you for joining us!

Katy Ellsworth

December 3, 2025 | The DHAS Board of Directors thanks everyone who attended this year’s holiday luncheon. We were delighted to see so many members attending! Please enjoy our gallery of event photos.

Contest alert: enter to win the Dogwood Gift Shop holiday giveaway

Katy Ellsworth

November 16, 2025 | The Dogwood Gift Shop invites YOU to enter to win a fun gift basket this holiday season. The Delta Optimist is once again sponsoring its 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Contest, with a draw taking place each day from December 8 to December 23. The Dogwood Gift Shop has created a beautiful basket of goodies, including …

DHAS contributes $500k to Delta Hospital’s new endoscopy clinic

Katy Ellsworth

November 16, 2025 | The Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society (DHAS) is thrilled to announce a contribution of $500,000 to the Delta Hospital and Community Health (DHCH) Foundation’s “Fund a Need” initiative during the recent Moonlight Gala, for which DHAS was a gold sponsor. DHAS’s contribution, which was matched by generous community contributors, will be allocated to the planned full upgrade …

Service milestones 2025

Katy Ellsworth

November 16, 2025 | During its upcoming holiday luncheon, DHAS will recognize volunteers who have achieved a service milestone. “I am in awe of our wonderful volunteers who have dedicated years, or in some cases, decades of their lives to our Society,” says DHAS President Maureen Mooney.  “These volunteers really are the heart and soul of our organization and I …

Introducing Banafshe Namazi

Katy Ellsworth

November 3, 2025 | The DHAS Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Banafshe Namazi has joined Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society as Director of Operations. Banafshe brings over 20 years of leadership in business operations, including six years in the nonprofit sector, with proven strengths in financial oversight, budgeting, and contract negotiation from roles such as managing a $75M …

Dogwood Gift Shop extended shopping hours

Katy Ellsworth

October 29, 2025 | The Dogwood Gift Shop will open on Saturdays from November 15 to December 20, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, to help shoppers find that special gift in time for Christmas. Visit today and select from an array of gift items, holiday décor, and jewellery for that special holiday party. Shop local, and remember that your shopping …

DHAS a proud Gold Sponsor

Katy Ellsworth

October 22, 2025 | The Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society is a proud Gold Sponsor of the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation’s Moonlight Gala. The Foundation’s largest signature fundraising event, the Gala brings together more than 350 community leaders dedicated to improving the health of all who live and work in Delta. Longtime DHAS volunteers Anne Campbell (Thrift Shop) and …

Celebrating a remarkable DHAS volunteer milestone

Katy Ellsworth

October 22, 2025 | DHAS Thrift Shop volunteer Will Sampert celebrated his 100th birthday with coffee, cake and friends at the DHAS Thrift Shop, where he has volunteered since 201o alongside his wife Eleanor. Eleanor, a volunteer since 1995, has served as both Thrift Shop Treasurer and Wednesday Co-ordinator. Married in 1950, Will and Eleanor share five children, fifteen grandchildren, …

Grand Opening: DHAS’s famous Christmas Shop!

Katy Ellsworth

October 4, 2025 | The most wonderful day of the year is almost upon us—yes, it’s time for the Grand Opening of DHAS’s famous Christmas Shop! Watch our furniture shop transform into a winter wonderland full of Christmas ornaments, decor, trinkets, gift ideas, and more. Mark your calendar and tell all your friends–our Christmas Shop will open at 10:00 am …