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SUMMARY:Into The Heart of the Matter - Workshop on Grief and Bereavement
DESCRIPTION:Grief can be complicated and challenging. It is experienced by everyone\, regardless of age\, health and background including those experiencing serious illness and health issues\, like cancer. Those living affected by cancer may face many forms of grief\, including complicated grief and anticipatory grief. \nMany of us are not comfortable talking about grief. To better support you and your community\, Compassionate Ottawa\, in partnership with the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation\, invites you to join a free workshop on grief and bereavement\, “Into the Heart of the Matter”. In this workshop\, you will be guided through an interactive session by 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\, including those impacted by serious illness\, to be able to better support them and yourself. \nFree for those affected by cancer and their caregivers\, thanks to the generosity of our donors. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/into-the-heart-of-the-matter-workshop-on-grief-and-bereavement/
LOCATION:Ottawa Community Cancer Hub\, 1500 Alta Vista Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1G 3Y9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230713T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230713T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T171854Z
UID:5488-1689269400-1689276600@compassionateottawa.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230525T151500
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20230411T172030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T171900Z
UID:5339-1685023200-1685027700@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations with Leaders - Montfort Renaissance\, an organization to discover!
DESCRIPTION:Mental health\, addictions\, housing support\, seniors’ services: many people are looking for help in these areas but are unsure of where to turn. \nJeanne-Hélène Tardivel\, Executive Director of Montfort Renaissance for the past seventeen years\, will speak with Michelle de Courville Nicol\, a volunteer with Compassionate Ottawa\, and introduce you to the programs and services of Montfort Renaissance\, a francophone non-profit organization celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. It now has some 160 employees serving over 7\,000 clients and offers a continuum of community services in both official languages to improve the health and well-being of its clients. Its growth and the success of its services are a great story of teamwork and interaction with its clients and partners. \nTo learn more about Montfort Renaissance\, register for the conversation on Thursday\, May 25\, from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. \nREGISTER HEREClick the button above to open the registration page on Zoom. From there\, enter your name and email address and click “Register.” You will then receive a confirmation email from Zoom with the link to access the session. \nJeanne-Hélène TardivelDirectrice générale · Montfort RenaissanceMichelle de Courville NicolAdministratrice · Compassion OttawaThe first 500 registrants will be able to join the session via Zoom; others will be redirected to the live-stream on YouTube via the Compassionate Ottawa channel. A recording of the webinar will be posted on the Compassionate Ottawa YouTube channel after the session airs. \nConversations with Leaders is proudly sponsored by Zapior Wealth Management of RBC Dominion Securities. \n*Event offered in French only
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-with-leaders-montfort-renaissance-an-organization-to-discover/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230515T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20230419T152703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T153210Z
UID:5395-1684155600-1684161000@compassionateottawa.ca
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
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20230330T175439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T175439Z
UID:5310-1682344800-1682352000@compassionateottawa.ca
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
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20230411T142920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T142920Z
UID:5326-1681826400-1681831800@compassionateottawa.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230412T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20230328T193432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T164026Z
UID:5294-1681293600-1681299000@compassionateottawa.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230331T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230331T093000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20230315T135721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T135721Z
UID:5225-1680251400-1680255000@compassionateottawa.ca
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/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230324T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20230214T131848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T131848Z
UID:5198-1679652000-1679657400@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning - Ottawa Public Library
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 click here.\n\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-ottawa-public-library-4/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:En ligne,Online,Open to Public,Ouvert au public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230317T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20230214T130225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T130552Z
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SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning - Ottawa Public Library
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\nTo register click here. \nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-ottawa-public-library-3/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:En ligne,Online,Open to Public,Ouvert au public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230303T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230303T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20230124T193531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T131118Z
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SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning - Ottawa Public Library
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\nTo register click here. \nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now! \n*Workshop on March 3rd offered in French only.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-ottawa-public-library/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:En ligne,Online,Open to Public,Ouvert au public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230227T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230227T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20230124T192534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T124512Z
UID:5118-1677506400-1677511800@compassionateottawa.ca
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/
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Open to Public,Ouvert au public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20230124T183811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T123731Z
UID:5102-1676570400-1676575800@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Two-part Grief Workshop Series with Orleans United Church
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 has created a two-part grief 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. \nTo register contact Denise Connors  at 2tconnors@rogers.com
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/two-part-grief-workshop-series-with-orleans-united-church/
LOCATION:Zoom – Private Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230216T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20230209T222322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T222322Z
UID:5143-1676552400-1676557800@compassionateottawa.ca
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/
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Private Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230209T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20230124T181532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T182006Z
UID:5085-1675940400-1675945800@compassionateottawa.ca
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/
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Open to Public,Ouvert au public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230125T111500
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20230112T214344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T200803Z
UID:5019-1674640800-1674645300@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations with Leaders - Compassion on the Streets of Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:This live virtual event will feature a conversation between Dr. Jeff Turnbull\, local physician and Medical Director of Ottawa Inner City Health\, and Jack McCarthy\, Vice-Chair of Compassionate Ottawa. Together\, they will talk about compassion on the streets of Ottawa and the conditions that some of the most vulnerable in our community live in. There will be time for questions and comments following the discussion. \nREGISTER HEREClick the button above to open the registration page on Zoom. From there\, enter your name and email address and click “Register.” You will then receive a confirmation email from Zoom with the link to access the session. \nDr. Jeff Turnbull\, former chief of staff at The Ottawa Hospital and chief of clinical quality at Health Quality Ontario\, has pursued an interest in poverty and its effect on health nationally and internationally.  He is one of the founders and is currently the Medical Director of Ottawa Inner City Health. As well\, he has been involved in education and health services initiatives to enhance community and institutional capacity and sustainable development in Bangladesh\, Africa and the Balkans. He is the recipient of several national and international grants and awards\, including the Order of Canada. \nJack McCarthy\, Vice-Chair of Compassionate Ottawa\, was the Executive Director of the Somerset West Community Health Centre from 1989 to 2016. Passionate about community development\, Jack is a former Chair of the National Association of CHCs as well as the Coalition of Community Health and Resource Centres in Ottawa. \nThe first 500 registrants will be able to join the session via Zoom; others will be redirected to the live-stream on YouTube via the Compassionate Ottawa channel. A recording of the webinar will be posted on the Compassionate Ottawa YouTube channel after the session airs. \nConversations with Leaders is proudly sponsored by Zapior Wealth Management of RBC Dominion Securities.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-with-leaders-compassion-on-the-streets-of-ottawa/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Open to Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230125T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20230124T174217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T174735Z
UID:5076-1674640800-1674644400@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning Workshop - Revera Westwood Retirement Residence
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\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-workshop-revera-westwood-retirement-residence/
CATEGORIES:Événement privé,Private Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221212T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20221129T210158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T155332Z
UID:4932-1670850000-1670855400@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Into The Heart Of The Matter : Grief And Bereavement Workshop
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 online workshop\, Into the Heart of the Matter. 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 HERE
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/into-the-heart-of-the-matter-grief-and-bereavement-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Open to Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221207T141500
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20221108T154332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T205051Z
UID:4854-1670418000-1670422500@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations with Leaders – Caregiving in Canada
DESCRIPTION:This live virtual event will feature a conversation between Kelli Stajduhar\, professor in the School of Nursing and Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health at the University of Victoria\, and Janet Dunbrack\, former Executive Director of the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association and an active volunteer with Compassionate Ottawa. Together\, they will talk about what is happening (or not) in Canada regarding caregiving and what role Compassionate Ottawa\, and others\, might play in tackling this ongoing and worrying crisis. There will be time for questions and comments following the discussion. \nREGISTER HEREClick the button above to open the registration page on Zoom. From there\, enter your name and email address and click “Register.” You will then receive a confirmation email from Zoom with the link to access the session. \nDr. Kelli Stajduhar is a professor in the School of Nursing and Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health at the University of Victoria. She has worked in oncology\, palliative care\, and gerontology for 30 years as a practicing nurse\, educator\, and researcher. Her clinical work and research have focused on health service needs for those at the end-of-life and their families\, and on the needs of marginalized and vulnerable populations. \nJanet Dunbrack is a retired health policy consultant based in Ottawa and an active volunteer for Compassionate Ottawa and Hospice Care Ottawa. Much of her professional work involved issues of family caregivers\, cancer\, chronic disease management\, HIV/AIDS\, palliative care\, and strategic planning for clients including the federal government and national health organizations. She has been involved in hospice palliative care for more than 30 years as a professional and volunteer. She is Past Chair of Hospice Care Ottawa\, is a former Executive Director of the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association\, and served on the Board of Carefor (formerly VON Canada) for a number of years. \nThe first 500 registrants will be able to join the session via Zoom; others will be redirected to the live-stream on YouTube via the Compassionate Ottawa channel. A recording of the webinar will be posted on the Compassionate Ottawa YouTube channel after the session airs. \nConversations with Leaders is proudly sponsored by Zapior Wealth Management of RBC Dominion Securities.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-with-leaders-caregiving-in-canada/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Open to Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221124T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20221108T201126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T201126Z
UID:4866-1669294800-1669300200@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Into the Heart of the Matter: Grief and Bereavement Workshop
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. \nTo help support you and your community\, Compassionate Ottawa invites you to join a free online workshop\, Into the Heart of the Matter. It will be hosted by our experienced and trained facilitators Marion Rattray and Julia Sneyd. \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 today to reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/into-the-heart-of-the-matter-grief-and-bereavement-workshop-tickets-459056830337 \n 
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/into-the-heart-of-the-matter-grief-and-bereavement-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Open to Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220621T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220621T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20220506T184756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T184756Z
UID:4765-1655839800-1655845200@compassionateottawa.ca
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220627
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20220509T135119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T135828Z
UID:4768-1654905600-1656287999@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Together Ottawa Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:We are moving ahead into a new phase of community recovery. Together Ottawa Ensemble is taking a lead role in inviting residents to mark this change. \nA new time is upon us as we reflect on the losses we have lived through and the new hope we seek for a refreshed and restored city. Reconnecting with family\, friends and community is energizing our desire for social connection. \nLearn more about Together Ottawa Ensemble and see the calendar of community events here.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/together-ottawa-ensemble/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220426T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220426T111500
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20220414T213434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T142456Z
UID:4743-1650967200-1650971700@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations avec des leaders – Au cœur du Passage: de l’accompagnement en fin de vie à la proche aidance
DESCRIPTION:Une conversation inspirante entre deux leaders! La plupart des gens sont mal à l’aise auprès des personnes mourantes et de leurs proches. Ils se demandent: Quoi faire? Quoi dire? Comment être? Myriam LaVoie et Lise Beauchemin s’entretiennent sur l’accompagnement en fin de vie et l’importance de prendre soin de soi\, même si cela semble impossible pour les personnes aidantes. Myriam et Lise comptent ensemble plus de 45 années d’expérience professionnelle en soins palliatifs pour adultes et pour enfants. Elles ont formé et accompagné de nombreuses équipes de bénévoles et de professionnels en Ontario et au Québec. Une période de questions suivra la conversation. \nInscrivez-vous iciMyriam LaVoie a plus de 35 ans d’expérience en soins palliatifs en tant qu’infirmière autorisée et gestionnaire de services bénévoles. Elle a complété sa maîtrise en sciences sociales à l’Université d’Ottawa. Elle partage ses connaissances et habiletés avec les bénévoles et les professionnelles qui œuvrent dans l’accompagnement en fin de vie. Son implication communautaire l’amène à Compassion Ottawa où elle collabore à l’élaboration des ateliers Le deuil et le chagrin. Myriam est auteure et écrivaine. Elle a publié: Au coeur du Passage: Amour\, espoir et réconciliation en fin de vie et When Death Knocks on Your Door: Care Partners in Oneness. \nLise Beauchemin est native de la ville d’Ottawa. Elle a est une fière franco-ontarienne qui a travaillé dans le domaine de la petite enfance comme éducatrice\, formatrice et bénévole pour la majorité de sa carrière. De plus\, elle a travaillé dans le domaine des soins palliatifs pédiatriques pour plus de 11 ans comme coordonnatrice de bénévoles. Lise partage sa vie avec son conjoint\, ses trois enfants et ses cinq petits-enfants. Elle est bénévole avec une maison de soins palliatifs et Compassion Ottawa. Pendant ses temps libres elle aime faire de la couture\, le vélo et le ski alpin.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-avec-des-leaders-au-coeur-du-passage-de-laccompagnement-en-fin-de-vie-a-la-proche-aidance/
CATEGORIES:En ligne,Ouvert au public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20220126T152250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T153659Z
UID:4589-1647543600-1647549000@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations and Advance Care Planning Workshop
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\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-and-advance-care-planning-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Zoom – Partner Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Partner Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220223T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20220126T152112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T153549Z
UID:4587-1645610400-1645615800@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations and Advance Care Planning Workshop
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\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-and-advance-care-planning-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Zoom – Partner Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Partner Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20220126T151022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T153515Z
UID:4577-1644930000-1644933600@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Grief and Bereavement Workshop Series (Session 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:In support of the work of the HELP Ottawa Project through Orleans United Church (OUC)\, OUC members are invited to join a two-part workshop series on the topic of grief and bereavement. In the first session\, they were guided through an interactive session by trained facilitators to increase their knowledge and comfort on the topic of grief and loss. They were also provided with tools and techniques to have conversations with those around them experiencing grief to be able to better support them. \nThe second session will provide them an opportunity to explore and share their thoughts on this important subject matter in facilitated small group discussions. \nIf you are interested in organizing a workshop like this in your own community\, contact us today.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/grief-and-bereavement-workshop-series-session-2-of-2-2/
LOCATION:Zoom – Partner Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Partner Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20220201T201320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T201320Z
UID:4602-1644919200-1644924600@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations with Leaders – A Conversation with André Picard
DESCRIPTION:This live virtual event will feature a conversation between André Picard\, one of Canada’s top health & public policy observers and commentators\, and Louise Hanvey\, Compassionate Ottawa Board Member. Together\, they will discuss André’s journey and approach to journalism; his thoughts on the community’s role in palliative care\, caregiving\, and home care; his suggestions for how public policies should be reshaped to better support Canadians; and more. There will be time for questions and comments following the discussion. \nRegister hereAndré Picard is a health reporter and columnist for The Globe and Mail\, where he has been a staff writer since 1987. He is also the author of five bestselling books\, including his most recent\, entitled\, “Neglected No More.” André is an eight-time nominee for the National Newspaper Awards\, Canada’s top journalism prize\, and past winner of prestigious Michener Award for Meritorious Public Service Journalism. He was named Canada’s first “Public Health Hero” by the Canadian Public Health Association\, as a “Champion of Mental Health” by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health\, and received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his dedication to improving healthcare. \nLouise Hanvey\, RN\, BN\, MHA\, has worked with many national palliative care initiatives. She was the Project Director for the Advance Care Planning in Canada Project with the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. As part of her responsibilities\, she launched the campaign “Speak Up: Start the conversation about end-of-life care.” As well\, Louise is a Board member of Compassionate Ottawa. \nThe first 500 registrants will be able to join the session via Zoom; others will be redirected to the live-stream on YouTube via the Compassionate Ottawa channel. A recording of the webinar will be posted on the Compassionate Ottawa YouTube channel after the session airs.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-with-leaders-a-conversation-with-andre-picard/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Open to Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20220126T151910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T153417Z
UID:4585-1644519600-1644525000@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations and Advance Care Planning Workshop
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\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-and-advance-care-planning-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Zoom – Partner Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Partner Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20220126T151552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T153337Z
UID:4580-1644411600-1644418800@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Into the Heart of the Matter: A Workshop on Grief and Bereavement
DESCRIPTION:Grief can be complicated and challenging. It is experienced by everyone\, regardless of age\, however many in our community still express that they are not comfortable addressing it. \nIn this workshop\, participants will be guided through an interactive session by trained facilitators to increase their knowledge and comfort on the topic. They will also be provided with tools and techniques to have conversations with those around them experiencing grief to be able to better support them\, which is especially important during these challenging times. \nTo organize a workshop like this in your community\, contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/into-the-heart-of-the-matter-a-workshop-on-grief-and-bereavement-2/
LOCATION:Zoom – Partner Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Partner Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193814
CREATED:20220126T150644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T151055Z
UID:4574-1643828400-1643833800@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Grief and Bereavement Workshop Series (Session 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:In support of the work of the HELP Ottawa Project through Orleans United Church (OUC)\, OUC members are invited to join a two-part workshop series on the topic of grief and bereavement. In the first session\, they will be guided through an interactive session by trained facilitators to increase their knowledge and comfort on the topic of grief and loss. They will also be provided with tools and techniques to have conversations with those around them experiencing grief to be able to better support them. \nThe second session will provide them an opportunity to explore and share their thoughts on this important subject matter in facilitated small group discussions. \nIf you are interested in organizing a workshop like this in your own community\, contact us today.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/grief-and-bereavement-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Zoom – Private Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Private Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Ottawa":MAILTO:info@compassionateottawa.ca
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