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December 2018
ACP Workshop at Hunt Club Manor
It could be one of the most important mornings you will ever spend talking with others about living as well as you can for as long as you can. Compassionate Ottawa, in partnership with CARP, will guide you through a process to help you think about what that really means for you and your family. To register or for more information, contact Jenna Lacharity at jenna.lacharity@reveraliving.com or call (613) 698-2125. Only 25 people can attend this workshop, so register now!
Find out more »March 2019
A Community Conversation on Dying, Death, Loss and Grief
In this workshop, participants will be encouraged to share their feelings and thoughts on this challenging subject in facilitated small group discussions. You will learn how what matters to you can form part of your advance care plan, something each of us needs to think about preparing. To register for this session, please contact Natalie at info@swchc.on.ca or call 613-238-8210 ext. 2323. Session will be limited to 25 participants.
Find out more »Practical Caregiver Training
We are thrilled to be supporting such an important workshop series! If you are interested in, please complete your application here: http://bit.ly/PracticalCaregiverTraining Or call Brittani at (613) 683-3779
Find out more »April 2019
Aging by the Book: A Reading Circle – Osgoode
Be part of a group that meets weekly for six weeks to explore the older adult experience as portrayed in a wide range of written work. We will discuss poems, short stories, essays, and excerpts from novels and memoirs. Readings will be provided. Registration is limited to ten participants; no new registrants after the second session. This reading circle will take place every Thursday from April 18 - May 23, at 2:00 pm. 5630 Osgoode Main Meeting Room 90 mins *To…
Find out more »Aging by the Book: A Reading Circle – St. Laurent
Be part of a group that meets weekly for six weeks to explore the older adult experience as portrayed in a wide range of written work. We will discuss poems, short stories, essays, and excerpts from novels and memoirs. Readings will be provided. Registration is limited to ten participants; no new registrants after the second session. This reading circle will take place every Thursday from April 25 – May 30, at 1:30 pm. 515 Côté Claude B. Aubry room 90 mins…
Find out more »June 2019
Community Conversation on Dying, Death, Loss & Grief
In this workshop, participants will be encouraged to share their feelings and thoughts on this challenging subject in facilitated small group discussions. You will learn how what matters to you can form part of your advance care plan, something each of us needs to think about preparing. Where: This is Healthful - 16-2150 Robertson Rd, Ottawa When: June 10, 2019 – 10:30 am To register, please call 613-828-8586 or email Heather@thisishealthful.ca The workshop is being co-sponsored by Compassionate Ottawa and This…
Find out more »Community Conversation on Dying, Death, Loss & Grief
In this workshop, participants will be encouraged to share their feelings and thoughts on this challenging subject in facilitated small group discussions. You will learn how what matters to you can form part of your advance care plan, something each of us needs to think about preparing. Where: Oakpark Retirement Community - 2 Valour drive, Ottawa When: June 17, 2019 – 2:00 pm To register, please call (613) 260-7144 x 7705. Alternatively, residents can register in person at the activities…
Find out more »Blue Roses Documentary
We’re happy to partner with Ottawa Inner City Health for the screening of Blue Roses, a 55-minute documentary dealing with the palliative care needs of people in rooming houses. This film won the Audience Choice award at the One World Film Festival last fall. Please join us for this free screening at the Mayfair Theatre, 1074 Bank Street, Wednesday, June 19, 6 pm. A panel discussion will follow the movie. To register for the movie please follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/blue-roses-documentary-film-screening-discussion-tickets-60475678382
Find out more »August 2019
OutCare Golf Classic
The 12th edition of the OutCare Golf Classic presented by Grandmaitre Virgo Evans Lawyers / Avocats and Heritage Funeral Complex will take place Friday, August 16th at noon at the Hammond Golf and Country Club! Registration is $150. Registration includes a golf cart, eighteen holes, and the BBQ Banquet (cook your own steak!) following the tournament. We would also love to have you as a sponsor – contact us at admin@outcarefoundation.org for sponsorship details. The popular online silent auction will go live in August!…
Find out more »September 2019
Talking About Death Won’t Kill You
Author visit with Dr. Kathy Kortes-Miller. Dr. Kathy Kortes-Miller sees death and dying as an integral part of life that deserves and demands acknowledgement, respect, and even a bit of lightheartedness. Join Kathy Kortes-Miller and The Honourable Sharon Carstairs for a discussion that will include practical strategies and advice for: advance care planning for ourselves and our loved ones; how to have conversations about end-of-life wishes with loved ones; how to talk to children about death; how to build a…
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