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SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning and Wills - Arabic Speaking Community Members
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** For Arabic speaking community members\n  \n\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-and-wills-arabic-speaking-community-members/
LOCATION:Southeast Ottawa Community Health Center\, 1355 Bank St. 7th floor at the Heatherington Room\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1H 8K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Online,Open to Public
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SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning - National Association of Federal Retirees
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\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!\n\n**Workshop offered in French only.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-national-association-of-federal-retirees-2/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Private Event
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SUMMARY:Conversations With Leaders - Are you ready for unexpected life transitions?
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker\, Marc Séguin\, is the author of “Advocacy in Aging”\, which focuses on wealth management and health care planning for the end-of-life years. The author was inspired by real-life stories. \nWe’re all living longer\, which increases the likelihood of living with reduced abilities\, due to natural aging\, events or illness. By planning for the unexpected and building a support team\, it is possible to ensure continuity and consistency in the management of financial\, physical and mental affairs. \nThe concepts described in Advocacy in Aging apply to all those planning for their own or a relative’s aging\, whatever their financial means or context. There’s no denying that we’re all living longer\, and that many of us will see our abilities diminish. \nAuthor Marc Séguin defines five pillars of planning that bring together fundamental concepts: financial planning\, powers of attorney\, downsizing\, living wills and gradual transitions. \nHow do we plan for the future?\nHow can we facilitate transitions?\nHow do you ensure that the people who represent you respect your wishes\, your values and your wisdom? \nThe discussion will be followed by questions and comments. \nREGISTER HERE**Conversation offered in French only. \nClick 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. \nMarc Séguin is the author of Advocacy in Aging (www.AdvocacyInAging.com)\, a book on wealth management and health care planning for the senior years. After a career in the introduction of new technologies\, Marc turned his attention to the challenges of financial management and personal care for seniors. He has helped many families\, including his own\, plan for and cope with the inevitable life changes that come with aging. These experiences have enabled him to crystallize an approach\, in common parlance\, to maintaining continuity in financial affairs and personal care. Marc\, father of 3 boys and grandfather of 2\, lives in Ottawa with his wife. He is an avid skier and loves the outdoors. \nMichelle de Courville Nicol was a member of the Board of Directors of Hôpital Montfort from 1990 to 2001 and its President from 1995 to 2001\, as well as President of Montfort Renaissance\, a French-language community organization active in the fields of addiction\, mental health\, housing and seniors\, from 2006 to 2020. \nConversations with Leaders is proudly sponsored by Zapior Wealth Management of RBC Dominion Securities.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-with-leaders-are-you-ready-for-unexpected-life-transitions/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Open to Public
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T162550Z
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SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning - United Churches of Canada
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\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-united-churches-of-canada/
LOCATION:Zoom – Private Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Private Event
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SUMMARY:Grief and Bereavement – United Churches of Canada
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 virtual 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.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/grief-and-bereavement-united-churches-of-canada/
LOCATION:Zoom – Private Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Private Event
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SUMMARY:Follow-Up Advance Care Planning - United Churches of Canada
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\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/follow-up-advance-care-planning-united-churches-of-canada/
LOCATION:Zoom – Private Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240430T113000
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SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning Workshop - South East Ottawa Community Health Centre
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-south-east-ottawa-community-health-centre/
LOCATION:South East Ottawa Community Health Centre\, 1355 Bank St #600\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1H 8K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T163936Z
UID:5936-1714917600-1714928400@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:How Can We HELP?
DESCRIPTION:Tips and Tricks for Creating a Compassionate Community \nWhat: Open house about end of life care and faith communities \nWho: Open to all faith community members and leaders \n“Should I offer to drop off food?”\n“Will she want to talk about her loved one who just died?”\n“How can I tell my friends I need ….“ \nWhen someone you know is living with advance illness\, caregiving or grieving it can be hard to know how to respond. The Healthy End of Life Project (HELP) is a research project between Carleton University and Orleans United Church. HELP is working to break down the barriers around asking for and offering help. Come to OUC on May 5th and learn how your faith community can build a compassionate community and support people who are near the end of the life\, caregiving\, or grieving.\nWe will host an open house to share our insights on what works and what doesn’t. \nSnacks\, information\, and encouragement provided! \nPlease register by April 24th. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/how-can-we-help/
LOCATION:Orleans United Church\, 1111 Orléans Boulevard\, Orleans\, Ontario\, K1C 7C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T190713Z
UID:5820-1715011200-1715016600@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Follow-Up Grief and Bereavement – United Churches of Canada
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 virtual 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.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/follow-up-grief-and-bereavement-united-churches-of-canada/
LOCATION:Zoom – Private Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240509T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
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SUMMARY:Conversations with Leaders - Exploring Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs)
DESCRIPTION:This live virtual event\, facilitated by Compassionate Ottawa volunteer Mary Lou Kelley\, will feature a conversation with Sue Garvey and Vince DePaul. Together\, they will discuss the fast-growing pan-Canadian Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs) movement and will spotlight Ottawa’s own Oasis pilot project as an exemplary case. Oasis is an older adult-driven model of aging in place\, located within NORCs\, and stems from an Aging at Home collaboration with Queens University. Vince serves as co-Principal Investigator for this collaboration\, while Sue plays a key role as an active volunteer. Following the discussion\, there will be time for questions and comments. \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. \nSue Garvey Sue Garvey\, a graduate of Carleton University’s Masters in Social Work program\, retired in 2019 after 23 years with the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa as Executive Director of Cornerstone Housing for Women. She is recognized for her contributions to women’s issues\, homelessness\, and affordable housing\, receiving awards such as the Governor General’s Jubilee Medal\, the Marion Dewar Defender of the Public Good Award\, and the Key to the City of Ottawa. Currently\, Sue serves part-time as a policy advisor to Ottawa City Councillor Theresa Kavanagh\, focusing on women’s and gender equity\, affordable housing\, and age-friendly cities. Additionally\, she volunteers her efforts toward advocating for and implementing Ottawa’s first Oasis pilot project\, an Aging at Home collaboration with Queen’s University. \nVince DePaulVince DePaul is a Physiotherapist and Associate Professor at Queen’s University.  He co-leads the Oasis Project with his colleague Dr. Catherine Donnelly. The Oasis Project is a community-based participatory study that aims to co-develop\, implement and evaluate the Oasis Program to promote healthy aging in naturally occurring retirement communities. Vince completed his Physiotherapy Degree at McMaster University\, and worked in Hamilton for many years as a clinician before earning his PhD in Rehabilitation Science. He has lived in Kingston since 2015 but frequently comes to Ottawa to visit two of his adult children\, as well as his new Oasis friends and collaborators in Ottawa. \nMary Lou KelleyMary Lou Kelley MSW\, PhD has been engaged in practice\, teaching and research in gerontology and palliative care since 1972. Major contributions involved co-creating strategies to provide palliative care in rural and First Nations communities and long-term care homes. She was the recipient of the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association’s Award of Excellence (2011)\, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012) and the Ontario Hospice Palliative Care Visionary award (2015) in recognition of her career contribution to Canadian palliative care practice\, education\, and research. After 35 years as a professor at Lakehead University\, Thunder Bay\, she retired in 2015 and relocated to Ottawa to be with family. Mary Lou has been a volunteer with Compassionate Ottawa since 2016 where she works with multicultural communities to support developing community care networks. \n  \nConversations with Leaders is proudly sponsored by Zapior Wealth Management of RBC Dominion Securities.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-with-leaders-exploring-naturally-occurring-retirement-communities-norcs/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240522T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
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SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning Workshop - Southeast Ottawa Community Health Centre
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\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!\n  \n\n\n** This workshop is offered in Arabic language
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-workshop-southeast-ottawa-community-health-centre/
LOCATION:South East Ottawa Community Health Centre\, 1355 Bank St #600\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1H 8K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240530T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
CREATED:20240511T212640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T214928Z
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SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning Workshop - Kanata Chinese Seniors
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\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!\n \n\n\n** This workshop is offered with translation support
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-workshop-kanata-chinese-seniors/
LOCATION:S.S. #1 Community Centre\, 400 Goldridge Dr\, Kanata\, Ontario\, K2T 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240605T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240605T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
CREATED:20240511T213507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T215207Z
UID:6079-1717594200-1717599600@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 \n\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-workshop-greystone-village-2/
LOCATION:Greystone Village\, 530 DeMazenod Ave\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1S 1C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
CREATED:20240414T230344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T222102Z
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SUMMARY:Grief and Bereavement Workshop - Kanata Chinese Seniors
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. \nTo register visit www.kcssc.org or call 613 440-3788 or  e-mail: kcssc@kcssc.org
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/grief-and-bereavement-workshop-kanata-chinese-seniors/
LOCATION:S.S. #1 Community Centre\, 400 Goldridge Dr\, Kanata\, Ontario\, K2T 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240813T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240813T121500
DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
CREATED:20240511T214031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T001226Z
UID:6088-1723545900-1723551300@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning Workshop - Senior Centre Without Walls
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 please call 343-600-7647 or email scww@thegoodcompanions.ca \n \n\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-workshop-senior-centre-without-walls/
LOCATION:Via Phone\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online,Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
CREATED:20241127T010536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T010815Z
UID:6182-1731492000-1731497400@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning Workshop - Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre
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\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-workshop-rideau-rockcliffe-community-resource-centre/
LOCATION:Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre\, 815 St. Laurent Boulevard\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1K 3A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
CREATED:20241127T011313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T011611Z
UID:6193-1732111200-1732116600@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning Workshop - Primrose Family Health Clinic
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\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-workshop-primrose-family-health-clinic/
LOCATION:Primrose Family Health Clinic\, 35 Primrose Ave E\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 0A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Private Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241121T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
CREATED:20241127T012658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T013120Z
UID:6204-1732183200-1732188600@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Grief and Bereavement Workshop - Rendez-vous des aînés francophones d’Ottawa
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.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/grief-bereavement-workshop-rendez-vous-des-aines-francophones-dottawa/
LOCATION:Rendez-vous des aînés francophones d’Ottawa\, 3349 Navan Road\, Orléans\, Ontario\, K1W 0K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241126T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241126T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
CREATED:20241127T013757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T014141Z
UID:6214-1732640400-1732645800@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning Workshop - Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation
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\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-workshop-ottawa-regional-cancer-foundation/
LOCATION:Ottawa Community Cancer Hub\, 1500 Alta Vista Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1G 3Y9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241127T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
CREATED:20241127T014556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T014913Z
UID:6223-1732716000-1732721400@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning Workshop - Primrose Family Health Clinic
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\n\n\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-primrose-family-health-clinic/
LOCATION:Primrose Family Health Clinic\, 35 Primrose Ave E\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 0A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241202T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
CREATED:20241128T000423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T000621Z
UID:6232-1733148000-1733153400@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning Workshop - Primrose Family Health Clinic
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\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-workshop-primrose-family-health-clinic-2/
LOCATION:Primrose Family Health Clinic\, 35 Primrose Ave E\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 0A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
CREATED:20241128T001221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T001221Z
UID:6241-1733337000-1733342400@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Grief and Bereavement Workshop - Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation
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.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/grief-and-bereavement-workshop-ottawa-regional-cancer-foundation/
LOCATION:Ottawa Community Cancer Hub\, 1500 Alta Vista Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1G 3Y9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241205T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
CREATED:20241118T231527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T012346Z
UID:6158-1733392800-1733398200@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations with Leaders - Bridging the Grief Gap
DESCRIPTION:This conversation\, featuring Monica Patten\, Chair of Compassionate Ottawa\, and Paul Adams\, Co-Chair of the Canadian Grief Alliance\, will delve into the work of the Canadian Grief Alliance—a group of leading grief specialists and over 150 national and provincial organizations advocating for a proposal to address national gaps in grief services that leave many Canadians unsupported. Together\, they will explore the consultations on grief undertaken by the Alliance\, the insights gained\, and their implications for building compassionate communities. There will be time for questions following the conversation. \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. \nPaul AdamsPaul Adams is co-chair of the Canadian Grief Alliance. He is an author\, former professor of journalism at Carleton University\, and a veteran of CBC and the Globe and Mail. He was the primary caregiver to his wife\, Suzanne Szukits\, a Canadian diplomat\, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 at the age of 52. She died of the complications of metastatic breast cancer in September 2016. Since Suzanne’s death\, Adams has written about palliative care in publications such as The Walrus\, The Ottawa Citizen\, Policy Options and Healthy Debate. He has served as a family representative on numerous advisory bodies on palliative and end-of-life issues. He was educated at the University of Manitoba\, the University of Oxford and Columbia University and in addition to Carleton has taught at the University of Manitoba and Massey University in Wellington\, New Zealand. \nMonica PattenMonica Patten is the Chair of Compassionate Ottawa. Her career included being Senior Vice President for United Way of Canada\, followed by almost 20 years as President and CEO of Community Foundations of Canada\, the national organization supporting local foundations across Canada. Throughout her career\, Monica has remained an active community volunteer\, especially committed to organizations serving women who live with poverty and in precarious housing. In 2013\, Monica was appointed to the Order of Canada in recognition for her tireless work to encourage volunteering and generosity. She believes her work with Compassionate Ottawa is a continuation of her commitment to helping build strong communities.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-with-leaders-bridging-the-grief-gap/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241209T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
CREATED:20241128T002037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T002436Z
UID:6250-1733752800-1733758200@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning - Primrose Family Health Clinic
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\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-primrose-family-health-clinic-2/
LOCATION:Primrose Family Health Clinic\, 35 Primrose Ave E\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 0A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250126T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
CREATED:20241128T003400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T003800Z
UID:6256-1737891000-1737896400@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Grief and Bereavement Workshop - 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 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.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/grief-and-bereavement-orleans-united-church/
LOCATION:Orleans United Church\, 1111 Orléans Boulevard\, Orleans\, Ontario\, K1C 7C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
CREATED:20250130T135526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T004224Z
UID:6273-1738836000-1738841400@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations with Leaders - Preparing for Unexpected Life Transitions
DESCRIPTION:This live\, virtual event will feature a conversation between Marc Séguin\, author of Advocacy in Aging\, and Charles Barrett\, Compassionate Ottawa Board member. Together\, they will discuss the challenges and opportunities of planning for unexpected life transitions\, from aging and reduced abilities to health events and illness. Drawing on real-life stories\, Marc will share insights from his book\, which outlines five essential pillars of planning: financial preparedness\, powers of attorney\, downsizing\, living wills\, and gradual transitions. The conversation will explore how to build a strong support team\, ensure continuity in managing your affairs\, and make certain that your values and wishes are respected as you age. There will be time for questions after the conversation. \nMarc SéguinMarc Séguin is the author of Advocacy in Aging\, a book about estate and healthcare planning for the living years. Marc has helped many families\, including his own\, plan for and deal with the inevitable changes associated with life transitions and aging. These experiences have enabled him to crystallize an approach\, in everyday language\, to maintaining continuity in financial affairs and personal care. Marc\, a father of three\, grandfather of two\, is married to his wife of 38+ years. He is an avid skier and loves the outdoors. \nCharles BarrettCharles Barrett is a retired economist\, who was actively involved in policy dialogue in North America\, and the Asia-Pacific region in international economic relations\, human resources development and capacity building. He has broad research experience and has written extensively on Canadian and international policy issues. Charles volunteers as a Board member at Compassionate Ottawa. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-with-leaders-preparing-for-unexpected-life-transitions/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250305T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
CREATED:20250716T002715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T002715Z
UID:6412-1741199400-1741204800@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Grief and Bereavement Workshop - Ottawa regional Cancer Foundation
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.
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/grief-and-bereavement-workshop-ottawa-regional-cancer-foundation-2/
LOCATION:Ottawa Community Cancer Hub\, 1500 Alta Vista Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1G 3Y9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
CREATED:20250311T001515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T001515Z
UID:6337-1742392800-1742398200@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations with Leaders - Bridging the Gap in Palliative Care for Francophones
DESCRIPTION:This live\, virtual event will feature a conversation between Benoît Hubert\, Chair of the Board of Hospice Care Ottawa\, and Marc Séguin\, Compassionate Ottawa volunteer. Together\, they will explore the need for palliative care services for Francophones in the Ottawa region\, discussing the current gaps in services and the importance of ensuring equitable access. The discussion will be conducted in French\, and there will be time for questions following the conversation. \nBenoît Hubert\nBenoît Hubert has led PGF Consultants since 2013\, specializing in strategic planning\, facilitation\, and capacity-building. With over 20 years of experience\, he has supported organizations in Canada and internationally\, including in West and Central Africa. A certified facilitator\, he emphasizes effective dialogue and strategic questioning. \nBenoît has worked with governments at all levels and holds degrees from the University of Ottawa and the University of Sussex. He is Chair of Hospice Care Ottawa and has served on the boards of Montfort Hospital\, the University of Ottawa\, and various francophone organizations. \nMarc Séguin\nMarc Séguin is the author of Advocacy in Aging\, a book about estate and healthcare planning for the living years. Marc has helped many families\, including his own\, plan for and deal with the inevitable changes associated with life transitions and aging. These experiences have enabled him to crystallize an approach\, in everyday language\, to maintaining continuity in financial affairs and personal care. Marc\, a father of three\, grandfather of two\, is married to his wife of 38+ years. He is an avid skier and loves the outdoors. \nREGISTER HERE**Conversation offered in French only
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-with-leaders-bridging-the-gap-in-palliative-care-for-francophones/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:En ligne,Ouvert au public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250520T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
CREATED:20250512T002347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T002347Z
UID:6363-1747735200-1747740600@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Conversations with Leaders – The Power of Community Connection
DESCRIPTION:This live\, virtual event will feature a conversation between Dr. Julian Abel\, palliative care physician and international leader in the compassionate communities movement\, and Dr. Mary Lou Kelley\, Canadian researcher\, advocate for community-based approaches to aging and end-of-life care\, and a dedicated Compassionate Ottawa volunteer. Together\, they will explore Talk\, Learn\, Connect (TLC)—a community connector program developed in the UK that helps strengthen neighbourhood relationships and support people through life’s challenges. \nThe conversation will highlight how this grassroots initiative enables more social connection\, cultivates mutual support\, and builds compassionate communities from the ground up. Julian will share insights from the UK experience\, and Mary Lou will reflect on how the model could be adapted and implemented in Canada. There will be time for questions after the conversation. \nDr. Julian AbelJulian Abel is a physician and international lead in the field of compassionate communities and palliative care. He is the Director of Compassionate Communities UK\, which is a charity that was formed to develop the broader roll out of compassionate communities in both primary care and end of life care. For the past several years\, Julian has been working with Frome Medical Practice in Somerset\, and advising many other communities around the world about developing a new model of primary care combined with compassionate communities. \nDr. Mary Lou KelleyDr. Mary Lou Kelley MSW\, PhD has been engaged in practice\, teaching and research in gerontology and palliative care since 1972. Major contributions involved co-creating strategies to provide palliative care in rural and First Nations communities and long-term care homes. She was the recipient of the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association’s Award of Excellence (2011)\, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012) and the Ontario Hospice Palliative Care Visionary award (2015) in recognition of her career contribution to Canadian palliative care practice\, education\, and research. After 35 years as a professor at Lakehead University\, Thunder Bay\, she retired in 2015 and relocated to Ottawa to be with family. Mary Lou has been a volunteer with Compassionate Ottawa since 2016 where she works with multicultural communities to support developing community care networks. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/conversations-with-leaders-the-power-of-community-connection/
LOCATION:Zoom – Open to public
CATEGORIES:Online,Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250528T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T151025
CREATED:20250716T004227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T004642Z
UID:6415-1748437200-1748442600@compassionateottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning Workshop - African Caribbean Black
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\nWant to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
URL:https://compassionateottawa.ca/event/advance-care-planning-workshop-african-caribbean-black/
LOCATION:African\, Caribbean & Black Wellness Resource Centre\, 610 Donald Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1K 1L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Private Event
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