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SUMMARY:Walking Through Grief Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Saturday mornings\, Oct. 15 – Dec. 3 (no session Nov. 12) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 7-week registered walking group open to all adults in the Greater Victoria Community who are bereaved after the death of someone important in their life. While walking at a relaxed pace with the facilitation of a Victoria Hospice Bereavement Counsellor and Bereavement Volunteer\, participants may explore their grief through the movement of walking\, through being outdoors in nature\, and through being with other grievers in this supported group experience. \n\n\n\nWhen: October 15 to December 3 on Saturday mornings starting at 10:30am. Walks will be approximately 1.5 hours. The first session may be a little longer than the subsequent sessions. \n\n\n\nWhere: Walks will begin at our Community Support Centre\, 102-4450 Chatterton Way \n\n\n\nWho: Limited number of registered adult participants who are bereaved following the loss of someone important in their life. A pre-group intake conversation with a counsellor is required to discuss your needs\, answer any questions you may have\, and determine whether the group is a good fit for you at this time. \n\n\n\nSessions: Each session will open and close with participants gathering in a circle. In between\, participants will head out on an approximately hour-long walk. \n\n\n\nRegister: Please contact us at Hospice.Bereavement@islandhealth.ca or call 250-519-3040 to register or add your name to the waitlist for this support group. \n\n\n\nCost: There is a group fee of $70\, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds; bursaries to cover this cost\, in part or in full\, are available.
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/walking-through-grief-support-group-2/
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Support Group
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SUMMARY:Online Bereavement Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, November 3 – December 15 \n\n\n\n\n\nA 7-week support group focused on bereavement following the death of a loved one\, facilitated by a Victoria Hospice Bereavement Counsellor. This group includes both sharing and support\, as well as grief education. \n\n\n\n\nEach session will consist of:\n\nA check-in in which each participant will have a chance to speak to where they are at in their grief that day;\n\n\nA 10-15 minute presentation on a topic intended to support you in your grief;\n\n\nAnd a discussion of the topic and other predominant themes of the day.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Online using Zoom platform (must have access to a device that can have a Zoom account and has a microphone and camera).When: The sessions will be held Thursdays starting at 4:30 pm.Who: Limited number of registered participants who are bereaved following the loss of a loved one. \n\n\n\nRegister: Contact us at Hospice.Bereavement@islandhealth.ca or call 250-519-3040. \n\n\n\n** A pre-group interview with a counsellor is required to discuss your needs\, answer any questions you may have\, and determine whether the group is a good fit for you at this time.**Information for setting up Zoom and participating in this type of group format will be sent via email prior to the start date of the group. ​**Your email will also be used to contact you throughout the 7 weeks about practical information for the group (Zoom invitation\, resources from the sessions\, evaluations\, etc). 
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/online-bereavement-support-group-3-3/
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Support Group
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SUMMARY:Light a Candle\, Celebrate a Life
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a time of reflection and remembrance at Victoria Hospice Thursday\, Dec. 1 at 5 pm. Light a Candle\, Celebrate a Life is a community gathering to honour important people in our lives who have died. \n\n\n\nThe evening includes a candle-lighting ceremony with Victoria Hospice Spiritual Health Coordinator Debra Caravitis\, music by Stephanie Greaves\, luminaries\, treats\, and hot chocolate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLight a Candle\, Celebrate a Life* Thursday\, Dec. 1 at 5 pm (rain or shine)* By the old Garry Oak tree at Victoria Hospice (Richmond Pavilion at Royal Jubilee Hospital)* For more information contact Debbie Greenway by email or 250-519-1747. \n\n\n\nLight a Candle\, Celebrate a Life is sponsored by Earth’s Option. \n\n\n\nWhen you take the time to honour a memory\, you celebrate a life.
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/light-a-candle-celebrate-a-life/
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Workshop
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SUMMARY:Grieving Through the Holidays (online): workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you wondering how to get through the holiday season after the loss of an important person in your life? Facilitated by a bereavement counsellor and bereavement volunteer\, this free workshop offers ways to cope with\, honour\, and navigate grief through the holidays. Along with other people who are grieving someone important in their life\, participants will have an opportunity to ask questions\, share ideas\, and learn about how to care for themselves as they grieve through this holiday season.This is an online workshop on Friday\, Dec. 2 from 2 – 4 pm on Zoom\, offered to a limited number of participants. Instructions to participate on Zoom will be given with registration. Please register for this event on Eventbrite.  \n\n\n\nPlease note that when registering you are confirming your spot in a workshop with a limited number of spots\, so please do your best to only register if you feel you are able to come. In addition\, arriving on time is greatly appreciated.There is no charge for this workshop\, but donations are gratefully accepted. Please call 250-519-3040\, email Hospice.Bereavement@islandhealth.ca\, or drop by 102-4450 Chatterton Way during typical office hours in order to donate. \n\n\n\nPlease note this is similar material to the Dec. 14 in-person workshop.
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/grieving-through-the-holidays-online-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Workshop
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SUMMARY:Welcome\, Santa!
DESCRIPTION:Join us to welcome Santa to Tillicum Centre on Sunday\, Dec. 4 from 1 to 4 pm! \n\n\n\nThe event includes performances by the Greater Victoria Concert Band\, storytime\, hot chocolate and more! \n\n\n\nAdmission by donation to Victoria Hospice. \n\n\n\nMore info at www.tillicumcentre.ca
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/welcome-santa/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Yoga for Grief
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL \n\n\n\nYoga for Grief is a 2-hour workshop facilitated by Victoria Hospice volunteer Colleen Tiltman\, a certified yoga teacher\, with the support of one of our bereavement counsellors. \n\n\n\nThe workshop is designed for bereaved people to help support their grief journey. Participants will be introduced to a variety of yoga practices\, including gentle movement and postures\, breathing techniques\, and a restorative guided relaxation. \n\n\n\nNo previous yoga experience is required to participate. Modifications and adaptations will be provided as needed. \n\n\n\nPlease bring: \n\n\n\n\na yoga mat\n2 blankets\na small cushion to support your head\nan eye pillow/eye covering\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, Dec. 7\, 9:30 – 11:30 amWhere: In-person\, with COVID-19 protocols in place\, at the Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre located at 102-4450 Chatterton Way.Cost: The workshop fee of $20. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; bursaries are available. \n\n\n\nRegistration: Space is limited. Please register no later than one week before the workshop date by contacting Bereavement Services at Hospice.Bereavement@islandhealth.ca or 250-519-3040.
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/yoga-for-grief-3/
LOCATION:Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre\, 102-4450 Chatterton Way\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Workshop
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SUMMARY:Grieving Through the Holidays (in person): workshop and candle-lighting activity
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL \n\n\n\nAre you wondering how to get through the holiday season after the loss of an important person in your life? Facilitated by a bereavement counsellor and bereavement volunteer\, this free workshop offers ways to cope with\, honour\, and navigate grief through the holidays. Along with other people who are grieving someone important in their life\, participants will have an opportunity to ask questions\, share ideas\, and learn about how to care for themselves as they grieve through this holiday season. \n\n\n\nAt the end of this workshop\, participants will be invited to join together in a candle-lighting activity\, meant to offer time to honour and reflect on their grief and their person. This grief activity will include music\, poetry\, candle-lighting\, and heartfelt reflection. \n\n\n\nThe workshop runs Wednesday\, Dec. 14 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre at 102-4450 Chatterton Way. (Please note this is similar material to the Dec. 2 online workshop.) \n\n\n\nTo participate\, registration is required and is open to a limited number of participants. Please register for this workshop on Eventbrite. \n\n\n\nPlease note that when registering you are confirming your spot in a workshop with a limited number of spots\, so please do your best to only register if you feel you are able to come. \n\n\n\nAs this is an Island Facility\, you will be asked questions about any symptoms of Covid-19 at the door and are asked to wear masks during the workshop.There is no charge for this workshop\, but donations are gratefully accepted. Please call 250-519-3040\, email Hospice.Bereavement@islandhealth.ca\, or drop by 102-4450 Chatterton Way during typical office hours in order to donate.
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/grieving-through-the-holidays-in-person-workshop-and-candle-lighting-activity/
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Workshop
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