Join us this weekend for our October Meat Draw and 50/50 at River's Reach Pub! The New West Hospice Society is pleased to continue our charity beneficiary partnership with River's Reach! Spend an afternoon with community, good eats, and enter for a chance to win the 50/50 and Meat Draw. Date: Sunday, October 18 Location: […]
Join us on Sunday, October 18 for our Expressive Art Therapy drop-in! Expressive arts is a therapeutic practice using a variety of modalities, integrating healing practices with creative expression and imagination to assist you with your grief. Our monthly expressive arts group provides a safe space to explore grief and loss, share stories, and support […]
What is Palliative Care? Date: Tuesday, November 3 Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Location: Century House Facilitator: Kailey Toth, Fraser Health Authority What does palliative care really mean, and how is it different from hospice or end-of-life care? Through open conversation, questions, and shared experiences, this session will explore common misconceptions about palliative care […]
MAiD Conversation and Q&A Date: Tuesday, November 3 Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location: Century House Facilitator: Tammy Dyson, Fraser Health Authority Medical assistance in dying (MAiD) is a process that allows someone who is found eligible to be able to receive assistance from a medical practitioner in ending their life. This session is […]
Opening Gala for Visual Arts Dialogue on Death & Dying Date: Tuesday, November 3 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Century House Attend the official opening of the Visual Dialogue on Death & Dying at Century House! Meet the artists and share in their experiences through visual mediums. Registration: 260969
Growing Older, Living Fully: Understanding Grief and Change Date: Wednesday, November 4 Time: 10:00 am - 11:45 am Location: Century House Facilitator: Tracy Chalmers, End-of-Life Doula Aging brings constant change, and with change often comes grief. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of grief, greater confidence in supporting others, and tools to create space […]
NIDUS Personal Planning Resource Centre Association Date: Wednesday, November 4 Time: 1:15 pm - 3:00 pm Location: Century House Facilitator: Martina Zanetti, Lawyer Personal Planning: Are you ready for incapacity, end-of-life, and other support needs? This presentation from Nidus will provide a clear overview of BC’s Personal Planning laws. It will answer some common questions […]
Community Dinner: Life, Loss & Laughter Date: Thursday, November 5 Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Century House Comedy by: Ray Morrison, Elder Statesman of the Vancouver Comedy Scene Join us for a comfortably uncomfortable evening of good food and gentle conversation as a seasoned comedian leads us to laugh along with life’s biggest […]
Opening Reception for Visual Arts Dialogue on Death & Dying Date: Thursday, November 5 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM Location: The Gallery at Queen's Park Join us for the official opening of the Visual Dialogue on Death & Dying at the Gallery at Queen's Park! Meet the artists and share in their experiences through visual […]
Dancing Through Decay and Release Date: Friday, November 6 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Meet outside Bernie Legge Theatre Facilitator: Celeste Nazeli Snowber Explore the natural world through a performance of dance, poetry, and spoken word. This 90-minute performative walk will take place rain or shine and includes discussion. Dress for the weather, […]
