Explore artwork inspired by death, dying, grief, and loss. Artist statements accompany each piece to encourage reflection and conversation. Some artwork available for purchase. Presented in partnership with Arts New West, New West Artists, New West Hospice Society, Century House Association and City of New Westminster.

Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Saturday - Sunday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Monday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

 

Celebrate the exhibit with the artists sharing their work. Enjoy light refreshments and conversation 

 

Discover how palliative care differs from hospice and end-of-life care, and how it supports comfort, choice, quality of life, and caregiving. Host Kailey Toth, Fraser Health Authority.  

 

Discuss Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), including eligibility requirements and the process involved, in a balanced and informative setting. Host Tammy Dyson, Fraser Health Authority.

 

Examine the relationship between aging, grief, and life transitions while addressing common myths, practical coping strategies, and ways to support others. Host Tracy Chalmers. 

 

Prepare plans in case of incapacity, end-of-life, or support requirements. Gain an overview of BC personal planning laws, including Representation Agreements, Enduring Powers of Attorney, emergency decision-making, and document registration. Q&A included. Presented by NIDUS Personal Planning Resource Centre Association. Host Martina Zanetti, Lawyer.

 

Come for a collaborative and immersive discussion around the emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of the end of life. Presented by Tracy Chalmers, Ngaio Davis, and Shannon Dawe.
Gallery at Queen’s Park, Centennial Lodge
Thursday, November 5, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Course ID 263374

 

Share a meal and explore themes of life, loss, and death through gentle humour, conversation, and reflection in a welcoming, supportive setting. Host Ray Morrison, Elder Statesman of the Vancouver Comedy Scene. Supported by the City of New Westminster’s social meals program funded by United Way BC.

Thursday, November 5, 6:00 - 8:00 pm 
Full

 

Explore grief through expressive arts in a supportive setting. Use imagination and creative processes to reflect on emotions, build insight, and discover personal meaning. Host Catherine Lamb.

 

Experience a 90-minute outdoor walk featuring dance, poetry, and spoken word inspired by Queen's Park's natural environment. Prepare for the weather and discussion. Meet outside Bernie Legge Theatre. Host Celeste Nazeli Snowber. 

 

Take part in an afternoon of poetry readings exploring the human emotions of grief and loss, and how we remember those we love. Features four Royal City Literary Arts Society poets— Alan Girling, Alan Hill, Janet Kvammen and Jerena Tobiasen—and will include open mic time. Presented by the New Westminster Public Library for the Fraser River Literary Festival, in conjunction with New West Hospice Society and Century House Association.

Sunday, November 8, 12:30 - 2:00 pm

Register at nwpl.ca/events