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.
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.
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
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
(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 […]
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
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
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.
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 […]
Chairs' meeting, first Wednesday
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 might evoke tears as well as smiles - but the music and the lyrics will invite participants to reflect on life, love, and loss together in dialogue. […]
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 focus mainly from experiences in the hospital, hospice and other healthcare settings. Facilitator: Braden Ma. This is part of the 2024 Dialogue on Death & Dying.