Century House Association, New West, B.C.
Century House Association, New Westminster, B.C.
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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? This session will explore the literature on grief dreams and what we can learn about grief. Facilitator: Joshua Black. This is part of the 2024 Dialogue […]
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 on how we want to take our final bow on life’s grand stage. This is part of the 2024 Dialogue on Death & Dying.
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 the door, space is limited so register early. Presented by Arts New West and Century House Association. Proceeds go to New West Hospice Society. This will […]
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 some collective wisdom from our own experiences. Facilitator: Margaret Fletcher. This is part of the 2024 Dialogue on Death & Dying
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 “go green.” Facilitator: Christa Ovenell. This is part of the 2024 Dialogue on Death & Dying
(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. Over a shared meal, reflect on death and dying through light, often funny and thought-provoking questions. Supported by the City of New Westminster’s social meals program funded by […]
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 walk will take place rain or shine and includes discussion. Dress for the weather, put on your comfortable shoes, and perhaps bring a mug of tea. Facilitator: […]
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 father save the life of his critically ill young daughter. Bring your own snacks. Saturday, November 9 1:30 pm Registration Fee: $3 members/$4 non-members
Everyone welcome – doesn’t have to be your birthday. Come celebrate November birthdays and enjoy the music and dancing with Salve. Wed. Nov. 27 6:30 to 8:30 PM Tickets: $5 members (free if celebrating birthday) / $6 non-members Registration deadline for everyone is Friday 22 November or when max seating reached
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A play entitled “Kindred Spirits” as well as improvisation. New members are welcome to join us for improvisation and/or to help with various aspects of production. Performance times and details to be announced.
A play entitled “Kindred Spirits” as well as improvisation. New members are welcome to join us for improvisation and/or to help with various aspects of production. Performance times and details to be announced.
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