Compassionate Ottawa

Conversations With Leaders Presents: “The Challenge: Planning Without Tomorrow”
2023-11-16 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | Zoom – Open to public
Join us for a virtual screening of “The Challenge: Planning Without Tomorrow” followed by a conversation with Bobby Jamison and Kelli Stajduhar, facilitated by CO Board member, Louise Hanvey. The film, produced by Kublacom Pictures in association with Ottawa Inner City Health, explores the challenges of advance care planning with the most vulnerable in our communities. Kelli brings years of experience in inner city health, and Bobby as a former street involved person and now peer support worker. You won’t want to miss this moving and thought provoking look at ACP through other lenses. There will be time for questions and comments following the discussion.
REGISTER HEREThis session is limited to 500 attendees, so register now to reserve your spot!
Conversations with Leaders is proudly sponsored by Zapior Wealth Management of RBC Dominion Securities.

Conversations and Advance Care Planning - CARP Ottawa
2023-10-26 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto)
Have you had the conversation?

Advance 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.

In 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.

Want to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!

The Challenge: Planning Without Tomorrow
2023-10-12 19:00 - 20:15 (America/Toronto) | Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5R7, Canada
Join us for an insightful evening as we host a special screening of “The Challenge: Planning Without Tomorrow,” the latest documentary film from Kublacom Pictures. Produced in collaboration with Ottawa Inner City Health and Compassionate Ottawa, this 20-minute film takes a poignant dive into the complexities of advance care planning, with a focus on marginalized communities.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of advance care planning within marginalized communities. Join us for a thought-provoking evening that promises to spark important conversations and promote compassionate care for all.

Film Synopsis:
Advance care planning conversations are difficult for everyone, but especially for those who are marginalized. Please join us for an opportunity to unpack the perspectives of care providers and clients navigating the social determinants of health, particularly as they intersect with the delivery of palliative care. From the creators of Blue Roses (living and dying in Ottawa inner-city rooming houses, available now on CBC Gem) comes a 20-minute documentary featuring the voices of Diane Morrison Hospice clients. This screening will be followed by a diverse panel discussion that will include people with lived experience – to explore the tensions of survival, stigma, and ending life with dignity.
Join the Facebook Event Register on the CHPCA Website

Grief and Bereavement - National Association of Federal Retirees
2023-10-04 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Zoom – Open to public
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.
To 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.
In 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.

Into The Heart of the Matter - Workshop on Grief and Bereavement
2023-09-20 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Ottawa Community Cancer Hub, 1500 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 3Y9, Canada
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.
Many 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.
Free for those affected by cancer and their caregivers, thanks to the generosity of our donors.
REGISTER HERE

Into the Heart of the Matter: Grief and Bereavement Workshop - Manotick Ottawa Public Library
2023-07-13 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Manotick Library Branch, 5499 South River Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K4M 1J3, Canada
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.
To 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.
In 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.
REGISTER HERE

Conversations with Leaders - Montfort Renaissance, an organization to discover!
2023-05-25 14:00 - 15:15 (America/Toronto) | Zoom – Open to public
Mental health, addictions, housing support, seniors’ services: many people are looking for help in these areas but are unsure of where to turn.
Jeanne-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.
To learn more about Montfort Renaissance, register for the conversation on Thursday, May 25, from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m.
REGISTER 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.
Jeanne-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.
Conversations with Leaders is proudly sponsored by Zapior Wealth Management of RBC Dominion Securities.
*Event offered in French only

Advance Care Planning Workshop - Parkwood Presbyterian Church
2023-05-15 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | Parkwood Presbyterian Church, 10 Chesterton Dr, Nepean, Ontario, K2E 5S9, Canada
Have you had the conversation?

Advance 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.

In 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.

To register, contact Dora by email debrwb@gmail.com or by phone (613)-224-9110 Or call the Church (613) 225-6648.

Want to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!

Live Well Die Well Event
2023-04-24 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 1N7, Canada
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.
Join us April 24th from 2-4pm to learn more.
REGISTER HERE

Advance Care Planning Workshop - Greystone Village
2023-04-18 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Greystone Village, 530 DeMazenod Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1S 1C4, Canada

Advance Care Planning - Timberwalk Retirement Community
2023-04-12 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | 1250 Maritime Way, Kanata, ON, K2K 0L7, 1250 Maritime Way, Kanata, ON, K2K 0L7, Canada
Have you had the conversation?

Advance 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.

In 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.

To register email mbird@riverstoneretirement.ca or call 613-903-6136

Want to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!

Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Recognition Event
2023-03-31 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Toronto)
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.
Findings 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.
Registration 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.
REGISTER

Advance Care Planning - Ottawa Public Library
2023-03-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-03-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Zoom – Open to public
Have you had the conversation?

Advance 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.

In 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.

To register click here.

Want to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!

Advance Care Planning - Ottawa Public Library
2023-03-03 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Zoom – Open to public
Have you had the conversation?

Advance 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.

In 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.

To register click here.
Want to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
*Workshop on March 3rd offered in French only.

Grief and Bereavement - Centretown Community Health Centre
2023-02-27 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto)
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.
To 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.
In 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.
Register by emailing groups@centretownchc.org

Two-part Grief Workshop Series with Orleans United Church
2023-02-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Zoom – Private Event
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.
To 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.
In 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.
To register contact Denise Connors at 2tconnors@rogers.com

Grief and Bereavement Workshop - Unitarian House
2023-02-16 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto)
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.
To 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.
In 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.
Want to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!
*This workshop is open to Unitarian House residents only.

Advance Care Planning Workshop - Barrhaven Manor Retirement Residence
2023-02-09 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto)
Have you had the conversation?

Advance 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.

In 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.

Want to organize a workshop like this in your community? Contact us now!

To register email jenna.lacharity2@reveraliving.com

Conversations with Leaders - Compassion on the Streets of Ottawa
2023-01-25 10:00 - 11:15 (America/Toronto) | Zoom – Open to public
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.
REGISTER 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.
Dr. 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.
Jack 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.
The 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.
Conversations with Leaders is proudly sponsored by Zapior Wealth Management of RBC Dominion Securities.

Advance Care Planning Workshop - Revera Westwood Retirement Residence
2023-01-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto)

Into The Heart Of The Matter : Grief And Bereavement Workshop
2022-12-12 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | Zoom – Open to public
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.
To 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.
In 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.
REGISTER HERE

Conversations with Leaders – Caregiving in Canada
2022-12-07 13:00 - 14:15 (America/Toronto) | Zoom – Open to public
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.
REGISTER 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.
Dr. 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.
Janet 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.
The 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.
Conversations with Leaders is proudly sponsored by Zapior Wealth Management of RBC Dominion Securities.

Into the Heart of the Matter: Grief and Bereavement Workshop
2022-11-24 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | Zoom – Open to public
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.
To 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.
In 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.
Register today to reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/into-the-heart-of-the-matter-grief-and-bereavement-workshop-tickets-459056830337

An Evening with Dr. Allan Kellehear
2022-06-21 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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?
Please 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.
Registration is encouraged and can be done here.
Proudly sponsored by Tubman Funeral Homes.
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Together Ottawa Ensemble
2022-06-11 - 2022-06-26
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.
A 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.
Learn more about Together Ottawa Ensemble and see the calendar of community events here.

Conversations avec des leaders – Au cœur du Passage: de l’accompagnement en fin de vie à la proche aidance
2022-04-26 10:00 - 11:15 UTC
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.
Inscrivez-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.
Lise 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.

Conversations and Advance Care Planning Workshop
2022-03-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-02-23 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Zoom – Partner Event

Grief and Bereavement Workshop Series (Session 2 of 2)
2022-02-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom – Partner Event
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.
The second session will provide them an opportunity to explore and share their thoughts on this important subject matter in facilitated small group discussions.
If you are interested in organizing a workshop like this in your own community, contact us today.
