Every year the New West Hospice Society hosts a Dialogue on Death & Dying, Grief & Loss.
The Dialogue is held with the aim of normalizing conversations in our community about the totally natural human events that are kept far too secret in our Western culture: Death and Dying. Through a series of workshops, artistic exploration, and community gatherings, the Dialogue gives space for compassion and understanding. Guiding the community through collaborative conversations that unveil processes waiting for us and our loved ones at the end of life.
We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in this event, to our facilitators and performers, and to our community.
This year’s events included:
November 1-30
Exhibition on Death & Dying, Grief & Loss
Artwork and Exhibition presented by New West Artists.
November 5
Music Therapy in Palliative Care, Facilitator: Braden Ma
Life, Loss, & Lyrics, Facilitator: Karl Moser
November 6
Grief Dreams, Facilitator: Joshua Black
The Final Curtain Call: A Comedy Showcase, Performers: Janice Bannister & her stand-up comics
The Dialogue Coffeehouse: Because We Loved, We Sing, We Laugh, and We Cry, Performers: Luc Lemans and Norine Braun
Coffeehouse location courtesy of Arts New West.
November 7
Understanding & Supporting Grieving Children, Facilitator: Margaret Fletcher
Going Green: Options for Environmentally Conscious Disposition & Ceremony, Fecilitator: Christa Ovenell
Dialogue on Death & Dying Community Dinner (50+ years)
November 8
Dancing Through Decay & Release: A Site-Specific Performance Around Queen’s Park, Facilitator: Celeste Snowber
