Connecting with Our Community
Whether you are facing a life-limiting illness, a caregiver for someone who is, or planning for the future, Victoria Hospice is here to support you and equip you with the knowledge you need.
On this page, you will find upcoming events and workshops on death and dying, end-of-life care and planning, along with helpful resources to use at your leisure.
What’s New?
- Upcoming Workshops and events
- Article: Victoria Hospice Hosts ‘Death over Dinner’ Event
- Report released: Life, Death and Dignity Community Discussion
Upcoming Events
Introduction to Advance Care Planning
Oct. 5 & 12
We plan for birthdays, weddings, and even dinner – so why don’t we plan our health care?
What health care decisions are made when you are no longer capable of making them yourself? Who acts as your Representative or Substitute Decision Maker? What are your values, wishes and beliefs?
Learn about these terms, what they mean, and how to answer them in the workshop.
Upcoming workshops: Oct. 5 & 12
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Nov. 17
Victoria Hospice Society would like to welcome community members to “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow”, a conversation game around living, dying, and what matters most.
This card deck is an easy, safe and sensitive way to reflect on what matters most in your life. We welcome you to join Victoria Hospice Education and Research Facilitators to engage in important discussions in a supportive environment.
Death Over Dinner
Oct. 21
We are excited to invite you to join us for dinner and conversations on death and dying. Our event is open to eight community members to engage in thoughtful conversation while sharing the same meal.
Host your own workshop: Victoria Hospice offers public workshops and events that can be tailored to you and your organization. For more information, email Annie Do, Communication and Engagement Facilitator at Victoria Hospice.
Past Education and Research Events hosted by Victoria Hospice
- Life, Death, and Dignity – A three-part community discussion.
- Hello Game – A Conversation game on what matters most, death and dying.
Conversation Game
Victoria Hospice has launched our own card-based conversation game called Here Today, Gone Tomorrow. Find out more details and pick up your copy!
Resources
Advance Care Planning Videos
Why Advance Care Planning is Important
Temporary Substitute Decision Maker
Reports
Life, Death, and Dignity
The Life, Death, and Dignity community discussion series was a collaborative project including Victoria Hospice, This is Table Talk and the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Society and Centre.