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SUMMARY:Into the Heart of the Matter: Grief and Bereavement Workshop - Manotick Ottawa Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Grief can be complicated and challenging. It is experienced by everyone\, regardless of age and many in our community still express that they are not comfortable addressing it. In particular\, seniors and older adults can be acutely impacted by grief. \nTo help support you and your community\, Compassionate Ottawa invites you to join a free in-person workshop. It will be hosted by our experienced and trained facilitators. \nIn this workshop\, you will be guided through an interactive session by Compassionate Ottawa’s trained facilitators to increase your knowledge and comfort on the topic. You will also be provided with tools and techniques to have conversations with those around you experiencing grief to be able to better support them. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/into-the-heart-of-the-matter-grief-and-bereavement-workshop-manotick-ottawa-public-library/
LOCATION:Manotick Library Branch\, 5499 South River Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K4M 1J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Open to Public
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SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning Workshop -  Parkwood Presbyterian Church
DESCRIPTION:Have you had the conversation?\n\n\n\nAdvance Care Planning conversations may be one of the most important conversation you will ever have. These conversations can help make sure that your wishes for your future personal health care are known and may bring peace of mind to you\, your family and those who may have to make decisions on your behalf.\n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, participants will be brought into facilitated group discussions about their values\, wishes and beliefs as they relate to future personal care\, and they will also learn how they can start these conversations with those closest to them.\n\n\nTo register\, contact Dora by email debrwb@gmail.com or by phone (613)-224-9110 Or call the Church (613) 225-6648.\n\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-workshop-parkwood-presbyterian-church/
LOCATION:Parkwood Presbyterian Church\, 10 Chesterton Dr\, Nepean\, Ontario\, K2E 5S9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230424T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230424T160000
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SUMMARY:Live Well Die Well Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 24th for the “Live Well Die Well” event hosted by Emmanuel United Church\, where you will learn more about the importance of having challenging conversations around end-of-life care and planning and will be given tips\, tools and resources to help you navigate this often overlooked yet important topic.  This session will be interactive\, and attendees will have the opportunity to share their stories and thoughts with the support of trained and experienced facilitators from Compassionate Ottawa. \nJoin us April 24th from 2-4pm to learn more. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/live-well-die-well-event/
LOCATION:Emmanuel United Church\, 691 Smyth Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1G 1N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230418T153000
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SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning Workshop - Greystone Village
DESCRIPTION:Have you had the conversation?\n\n\n\n\nAdvance Care Planning conversations may be one of the most important conversation you will ever have. These conversations can help make sure that your wishes for your future personal health care are known and may bring peace of mind to you\, your family and those who may have to make decisions on your behalf.\n\n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, participants will be brought into facilitated group discussions about their values\, wishes and beliefs as they relate to future personal care\, and they will also learn how they can start these conversations with those closest to them.\n\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-workshop-greystone-village/
LOCATION:Greystone Village\, 530 DeMazenod Ave\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1S 1C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Open to Public
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230412T113000
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SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning - Timberwalk Retirement Community
DESCRIPTION:Have you had the conversation?\n\n\n\n\nAdvance Care Planning conversations may be one of the most important conversation you will ever have. These conversations can help make sure that your wishes for your future personal health care are known and may bring peace of mind to you\, your family and those who may have to make decisions on your behalf.\n\n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, participants will be brought into facilitated group discussions about their values\, wishes and beliefs as they relate to future personal care\, and they will also learn how they can start these conversations with those closest to them.\n\n\n\nTo register email mbird@riverstoneretirement.ca or call 613-903-6136\n\n\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-timbertwalk-retirement-community/
LOCATION:1250 Maritime Way\, Kanata\, ON\,  K2K 0L7\, 1250 Maritime Way\, Kanata\, ON\, K2K 0L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Open to Public
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SUMMARY:Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Recognition Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, March 31\, 2023\, from 8:30 to 9:30 am\, at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre\, where Ottawa Centre MPP Joel Harden will announce the $106\,400 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant received by Compassionate Ottawa. A light breakfast will be served. \nFindings from the recently completed community consultation\, which explored the impact of COVID-19 on community organizations\, will be shared. The Compassionate Ottawa Board Chair\, Monica Patten\, and Project Consultant\, Suzanne Taschereau\, will describe how Compassionate Ottawa intends to revise its work to accommodate the needs of community groups\, especially those who are underserved. A few groups will share their stories. \nRegistration is required and can be done on the Eventbrite page at the link below. Details about suggested arrival time and parking can also be found there. There is no charge for this event. \nREGISTER
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/ontario-trillium-foundation-grant-recognition-event/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230227T153000
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SUMMARY:Grief and Bereavement - Centretown Community Health Centre
DESCRIPTION:Grief can be complicated and challenging. It is experienced by everyone\, regardless of age and many in our community still express that they are not comfortable addressing it. In particular\, seniors and older adults can be acutely impacted by grief. \nTo help support you and your community\, Compassionate Ottawa invites you to join a free in-person workshop. It will be hosted by our experienced and trained facilitators. \nIn this workshop\, you will be guided through an interactive session by our facilitators to increase your knowledge and comfort on the topic. You will also be provided with tools and techniques to have conversations with those around you experiencing grief to be able to better support them\, which is especially important during these challenging times. \nRegister by emailing groups@centretownchc.org
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/grief-and-bereavement-centretown-community-health-centre/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Open to Public,Ouvert au public
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230216T143000
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SUMMARY:Grief and Bereavement Workshop - Unitarian House
DESCRIPTION:Grief can be complicated and challenging. It is experienced by everyone\, regardless of age and many in our community still express that they are not comfortable addressing it. In particular\, seniors and older adults can be acutely impacted by grief. \nTo help support you and your community\, Compassionate Ottawa invites you to join a free in-person workshop. It will be hosted by our experienced and trained facilitators. \nIn this workshop\, you will be guided through an interactive session by our facilitators to increase your knowledge and comfort on the topic. You will also be provided with tools and techniques to have conversations with those around you experiencing grief to be able to better support them\, which is especially important during these challenging times. \nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now! \n*This workshop is open to Unitarian House residents only.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/grief-and-bereavement-workshop-unitarian-house/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230209T123000
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SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning Workshop - Barrhaven Manor Retirement Residence
DESCRIPTION:Have you had the conversation?\n\n\n\n\nAdvance Care Planning conversations may be one of the most important conversation you will ever have. These conversations can help make sure that your wishes for your future personal health care are known and may bring peace of mind to you\, your family and those who may have to make decisions on your behalf.\n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, participants will be brought into facilitated group discussions about their values\, wishes and beliefs as they relate to future personal care\, and they will also learn how they can start these conversations with those closest to them.\n\n\n\n\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!\n\n\n\nTo register email jenna.lacharity2@reveraliving.com
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-workshop-barrhaven-manor-retirement-residence/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Open to Public,Ouvert au public
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Dr. Allan Kellehear
DESCRIPTION:Dying\, death\, loss and caregiving affects us all. It is happening within our families and community. How can we prepare ourselves and the places we live\, work and play\, to support those we love? How can we promote values and actions in Ottawa so that dying is seen as everyone’s responsibility\, not only that of health professionals? \nPlease join us for a stimulating presentation and conversation with Dr. Allan Kellehear\, international champion\, to learn about the public health approach to palliative care. Allan will share examples where individuals\, communities and health care providers worked together to promote Compassionate Communities. This English-only event\, which includes an introduction by The Honourable Sharon Carstairs\, P.C.\, C.M.\, is open to the public. \nRegistration is encouraged and can be done here. \nProudly sponsored by Tubman Funeral Homes. \nDownload the event poster and share.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/an-evening-with-dr-allan-kellehear/
LOCATION:Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre\, 355 Cooper St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Open to Public
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