Community Grief Sharing
2024-09-25 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street, Vancouver on MST Territory, BC, V6A 2T7, Canada
Last Wednesday of the Month
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm (Door closes at 6 pm during the sharing session, kindly arrive at 5:30)
Learning Centre @ Carnegie CC 3rd Floor
Drop-ins are welcome!
Let’s create a safe and supportive space dedicated to healing, understanding and shared experience. Let your story be heard, listen with an open heart and find solace in the knowledge that you are not alone. Together, we will stand united in our collective experience of grief and loss.

Advance Care Planning Workshop
2024-09-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street, Vancouver on MST Territory, BC, V6A 2T7, Canada
26 Sept, Thursday
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Theatre @ Carnegie CC Main Floor
Advance Care Planning involves making decisions about your future medical care and preferences should you become unable to communicate. Learn about the process, how it can ease the decision-making burden on your family during difficult times and ensure your wishes are honoured.
Register in-person at the Carnegie Library or call 604-665-3010 ext. 0 from 5 Sept. Please provide your name and contact info so we can remind you.

Advance Care Planning Workshop in Cantonese/Mandarin
2024-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street, Vancouver on MST Territory, BC, V6A 2T7, Canada
7 Oct, Monday | 10月7日，周一
10:00 am – 12:00 pm | 上午10点至中午12点
Theatre @ Carnegie CC Main Floor | 卡拿基社区中心一楼剧场
请来了解如何预先安排您的医护计划，特别当您无法和别人沟通或自己做决定时。这个计划将确保您的愿望受到尊重也能在困难时期减轻您家人的决策负担。需报名，请连联络林小姐 604-307-7920

Compassionate Community Choir
2024-10-07 13:30 - 16:30 | Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street, Vancouver on MST Territory, BC, V6A 2T7, Canada
First & Third Mondays of the Month
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Classroom II @ Carnegie CC 3rd Floor
Drop-ins are welcome!
Dedicated to supporting those navigating the journey of grief and loss. Whether you are seeking a moment of peace, a connection with others who understand your journey, or simply a place to express your feelings, you are warmly invited to join us.

Gentle Restorative Evening
2024-10-10 16:00 - 18:30, 2024-11-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-12 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-01-09 16:00 - 18:30 | Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street, Vancouver on MST Territory, BC, V6A 2T7, Canada
Second Thursday of the Month
4:00 pm Yoga
5:30 pm Sound Bath
Theatre @ Carnegie CC Main Floor
Drop-ins are welcome!
Join us for an evening of tranquility. Let the restorative practice of yoga and soothing harmonies of a sound bath guide you to a deep relaxation where you can release the heavy feelings in your heart.

Parting Words
2024-10-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street, Vancouver on MST Territory, BC, V6A 2T7, Canada
17 Oct, Thursday
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Theatre @ Carnegie CC Main Floor
Join us for a poignant poetry workshop dedicated to remembering our loved ones who have passed. We will engage in guided writing exercises to help you generate heartfelt poems that capture cherished memories and emotions. Then we’ll create beautiful poetry collages, blending your words with images and mementos, allowing you to take home a meaningful tribute. This workshop offers a supportive space for reflection and creativity and is facilitated by Hari Alluri, the award-winning poet, educator, and teaching artist. Please bring any photos you would like to add onto the collages. Register in-person at the Carnegie Library or call 604-665-3010 ext. 0 from 1 Oct.

Will Preparation Basics Workshop in Cantonese/Mandarin
2024-10-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street, Vancouver on MST Territory, BC, V6A 2T7, Canada
19 Oct, Saturday | 10月19日，周六
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | 下午3点至5点
Theatre @ Carnegie CC Main Floor | 卡拿基社区中心一楼剧场
来学习如何立遗嘱以确保在您过世后，您的遗产能够按照您的意愿分配。这个工作坊将解释遗嘱的关键要素、准备遗嘱的重要性以及它能带给您和您的亲人的好处。需报名，请联络林小姐 604-307-7920。

Compassionate Community Choir
2024-10-21 13:30 - 16:30 | BC
First & Third Monday of the Month
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Classroom II @ Carnegie CC 3rd Floor
Drop-ins are welcome!
Dedicated to supporting those navigating the journey of grief and loss. Whether you are seeking a moment of peace, a connection with others who understand your journey, or simply a place to express your feelings, you are warmly invited to join us.

Will Preparation Basics Workshop
2024-10-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street, Vancouver on MST Territory, BC, V6A 2T7, Canada
24 Oct, Thursday
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Theatre @ Carnegie CC Main Floor
Has “writing a will” been on your to-do list for far too long? Creating a will is essential to ensure your estate—what you own minus what you owe—is distributed according to your wishes after you pass. This workshop will cover the key components of a will, the importance of preparing one, and the benefits it offers for both you and your loved ones. We’ll also explore ways to help ensure that your intentions are honored. Register in-person at the Carnegie Library or call 604-665-3010 ext. 0 from 1 Oct.

Death and Reflection Film Series
2024-10-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street, Vancouver on MST Territory, BC, V6A 2T7, Canada
26 Oct, Saturday
Bimonthly on the Fourth Saturday
Starting at 2:00 pm
Theatre @ Carnegie CC Main Floor
Drop-ins welcome!
Funeral Season
Join Canadian Jew filmmaker, Matthew Lancit as he partakes in Cameroon’s most joyous funeral celebration where “the dead are not dead”. Witness the elaborate costumes and masks, festive songs and dances and lavish feasts that embody this unique African culture.

Community Grief Sharing
2024-10-30 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street, Vancouver on MST Territory, BC, V6A 2T7, Canada
Last Wednesday of the Month
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm (Dinner at 5:30 pm and door closes at 6 pm during the sharing session)
Learning Centre @ Carnegie CC 3rd Floor
Drop-ins are welcome!
Let’s create a safe and supportive space dedicated to healing, understanding and shared experience. Let your story be heard, listen with an open heart and find solace in the knowledge that you are not alone. Together, we will stand united in our collective experience of grief and loss.

Compassionate Singalong
2024-11-04 13:30 - 16:30, 2024-11-18 13:30 - 16:30 | Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street, Vancouver on MST Territory, BC, V6A 2T7, Canada
First & Third Monday of the Month
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Classroom II @ Carnegie CC 3rd Floor
Drop-ins are welcome!
Express yourself through the power of singing. Singalong with us and let music foster a sense of belonging and support within our community!

Death Benefits and Funeral Costs Workshop in Cantonese/Mandarin
2024-11-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street, Vancouver on MST Territory, BC, V6A 2T7, Canada
16 Nov, Saturday | 11月16日，周六
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | 下午3点至5点
Theatre @ Carnegie CC Main Floor | 卡拿基社区中心一楼剧场
来了解在这里办理身后事的一般费用以及政府能为您提供什么样的基金资助。这个工作坊将带给您一系列的讯息与资源，以便您能从容地应对终生规划。需报名，请在11月1日起联络林小姐 604-307-7920。

Death Benefits and Funeral Costs Workshop
2024-11-25 10:30 - 12:30 | Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street, Vancouver on MST Territory, BC, V6A 2T7, Canada
25 Nov, Monday
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Theatre @ Carnegie CC Main Floor
An informative workshop that will explore government funding on Death Benefits available in Canada and examine typical funeral expenses. Understand your options during a difficult time and gain knowledge of how to access these various resources.

How I Want To Be Remembered - Memorial Portrait Session | 生前遗照摄影 – 我要如何被怀念
2024-11-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street, Vancouver on MST Territory, BC, V6A 2T7, Canada
28 Nov, Thursday | 11月28日，周四
11:00 am – 3:00 pm | 上午 11点至下午3点
Theatre @ Carnegie CC Main Floor | 卡拿基社区中心一楼剧场
Have your portrait taken in a supportive and compassionate setting. This photo could be used during your funeral or obituary. Create a lasting memory that honors your journey and express how you wish to be remembered by your loved ones. Register in-person at the Carnegie Library or call 604-665-3010 ext. 0 from 1 Nov.
我们将为您拍摄可用在您的葬礼或讣告的遗照。为自己留下人生的纪念，在最终的告别时刻，选择您要如何被亲人铭记的面貌。需报名，请在11月1日起联络林小姐 604-307-7920。

Coping Through The Holidays (Out Trip)
2024-11-28 17:15 - 21:00 | Mountain View Cemetery, 5455 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC, V5W 2Z3, Canada
28 Nov, Thursday
5:15 pm – 9:00 pm
Gather at Carnegie CC 3rd floor Gallery
We are bringing people to this event where it will provide coping strategies, resources as well as opportunities to discuss ways to navigate the Holiday season alone or with loved ones. Dinner will be provided. Register in-person at the Carnegie Library or call 604-665-3010 ext. 0
This event is facilitated by the Vancouver Hospice Society.

Compassionate Singalong
2024-12-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street, Vancouver on MST Territory, BC, V6A 2T7, Canada
First & Third Monday of the Month
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Classroom II @ Carnegie CC 3rd Floor
Drop-ins are welcome!
Express yourself through the power of singing. Singalong with us and let music foster a sense of belonging and support within our community!

Community Grief Sharing
2024-12-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street, Vancouver on MST Territory, BC, V6A 2T7, Canada
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm (Dinner at 5:30 pm and door closes at 6 pm during the sharing session)
Learning Centre @ Carnegie CC 3rd Floor
Drop-ins are welcome!
Let’s create a safe and supportive space dedicated to healing, understanding and shared experience. Let your story be heard, listen with an open heart and find solace in the knowledge that you are not alone. Together, we will stand united in our collective experience of grief and loss.

Embracing Grief Through Art | 用艺术疗愈心灵
2024-12-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street, Vancouver on MST Territory, BC, V6A 2T7, Canada
19 Dec, Thursday | 12月19日 周四
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | 下午1点至4点
Theatre @ Carnegie CC Main Floor | 卡拿基社区中心一楼剧场
Join us for a supportive and creative Art Therapy session, where you can explore and express your emotions in a safe space. By the end of the session, you’ll have crafted a personalized memorial box to remember your dear ones. Register in-person at the Carnegie Library or call 604-665-3010 ext. 0.
需报名, 请联络林小姐 604-307-7920，或到卡拿基图书馆跟职员报名。

Death & Reflection Film Series
2024-12-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street, Vancouver on MST Territory, BC, V6A 2T7, Canada
28 Dec, Saturday
Bimonthly on the Fourth Saturday
Starting at 2:00 pm
Theatre @ Carnegie CC Main Floor
Drop-ins welcome!
Collateral Beauty
Starring Will Smith, Kate Winslet, Edward Norton
Retreating from life after a tragedy, a man questions the universe by writing to Love, Time, and Death. Receiving unexpected answers, he begins to see how these things interlock and how even loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty. Drop-ins are welcome!

Light For The Soul | 心灵之光
2025-01-01 15:00 - 17:30 | Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street, Vancouver on MST Territory, BC, V6A 2T7, Canada
1 Jan 2025, Wednesday | 2025年1月1日，周三
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm | 下午3点至5点半
Learning Centre @ Carnegie CC Main Floor | 卡拿基社区中心三楼学习中心
Create an artistic stained-glass candle holder using tissue paper. Let it reflect the unique memories and spirit of the loved ones who are no longer with us. At the end of the workshop, we’ll light the candles together and send a message of love to our dearly departed. May their light continue to shine in our hearts, guiding us with peace as we step into 2025. Register in-person at the Carnegie Library or call 604-665-3010 ext. 0.
学习制作艺术性的彩绘玻璃蜡烛台，让它承载已故亲友的独特回忆和精神。在工作坊结束之前，我们将一起点燃蜡烛，并写出对他们的思念。让他们继续在你的心中闪耀，平静地迎接2025年。需报名，请联络林小姐 604-307-7920，或到图书馆柜台跟职员报名。

Strides of Support
2025-01-12 10:30 - 13:00 | Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street, Vancouver on MST Territory, BC, V6A 2T7, Canada
Second Sunday of the Month
12 Jan, Sunday
11 am – 1 pm
Carnegie CC 3rd Floor Gallery
A supportive walking group for those navigating the difficult journey of bereavement or any life challenges you are currently facing. Whether you’re seeking a connection with others who understand or a quiet reflection through the walks in nature, join us and take a gentle step toward peace. Register in-person at the Carnegie Library or call 604-665-3010 ext. 0.

What is Palliative Care?
2025-01-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main Street, Vancouver on MST Territory, BC, V6A 2T7, Canada
16 Jan, Thursday
2 pm – 4 pm
Theatre @ Carnegie CC Main Floor
An informative workshop on palliative care, a specialized medical care that focuses on improving the quality of life for those facing serious illness. Learn how to access this holistic care and emotional support during challenging times. Register in-person at the Carnegie Library or call 604-665-3010 ext. 0.
