Century House Association, New West, B.C.
Century House Association, New Westminster, B.C.
This is an unofficial listing. To be sure of details, refer to the Clarion newsletter or call Century House at 604-519-1066.
Enjoy this visual arts exhibit that connects us to the theme of death, dying, grief and loss. An artist’s statement accompanies each piece to facilitate the dialogue. Some artwork available for purchase. Presented […]
How can music play a role in grief, dying and legacy? From patients to families, explore the role of Music Therapy and how it can be used in Palliative Care. Perspectives will […]
Cultures around the world cope with major life events through music - it helps us celebrate joyous occasions and draws us together to cope with tragedy. In this workshop, the songs […]
Chairs' meeting, first Wednesday
Dreams of the deceased are surprisingly overlooked in academic literature, which has hindered support for the bereaved. What do we make of these dreams and how does it apply to one’s grief? […]
We are all going to die, so we might as well laugh about it. Janice Bannister and her class of stand-up comedy students will share humorous scenarios that will help us reflect […]
Enjoy a musical dialogue with performances by Luc LeMans and Norine Braun in a coffeehouse setting. Refreshments will be served by our partners from the Beacon Unitarian Church. Suggested $10 donation at […]
Learn to recognize the grief in children and to know what to say or how to help. We will explore how children grieve, some principles on how to be with them, and […]
Prioritize environmentally conscious options available to us after death. During this session, a funeral director and end-of-life doula from Death’s Apprentice Education & Planning, will walk us through what it means to […]
(50+ years, free - please register via 604-519-1066) Join us for a comforting evening of good food and gentle conversation as we explore life’s biggest questions in a relaxed, supportive setting. […]
A Site-Specific Performance Around Queen’s Park Explore the natural world through a performance of dance, poetry, and spoken word. It will take inspiration from its trees, plants, and ecology. This 90-minute performative […]
November's movie is Ordinary Angels (2024) starring Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson, Inspired by the incredible true story of a hairdresser who single-handedly rallies an entire community to help a widowed […]