Meetings & Events

Monthly Meetings

Our meetings are usually held on the third Monday of the month, from 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the Quadra Community Centre, Room 3, September through April. We meet in-person whenever possible and provide a Zoom link to those not able to attend in person. If you are not already on the email list and would like to receive the Zoom link, please request your address be added using the Contact section of this website. Everyone is welcome.

The meetings consist of about a ½ hour for sharing about death, dying and grief, and the next hour for a presentation to learn more about a particular death-related topic, followed by a question and answer period and discussion.

Upcoming meetings

Meetings are from 3:00 – 4:30 pm.

• Monday, April 14th, 3:00 – 4:30 pm

Kathleen Monahan and Jude McCormick are excited to announce a new program called “Compassionate Community.” The Nursing School at UBC has partnered with Quadra Circle to host a grant that aligns directly with two existing initiatives: Way To Go and Nav-Care. This will be an 18-month research and education program aimed at gathering information about our community’s perspective on supporting individuals with serious illnesses, caregiving, end-of-life situations, and grief. We will also provide educational resources and events to help friends and family navigate the challenging journey with their loved ones. Come learn about the ‘Compassionate Community’ program and explore how you can get involved.

• In the 2024/2025: Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Jan. 19, Feb. 23, Mar. 16, Apr. 20.

Energy Work for Easing Life’s Transition. Huguette Ruel will explore how energy work can support the dying process, helping to calm restlessness and reduce stress for both the individual and their loved ones. Through shared experiences and practical insights, Huguette will demonstrate simple energy techniques that can be applied at the bedside to create a peaceful, supportive environment during this important time.

Also Joanna Lumley on What is a Death Doula. Betty Doak on Advance Care Planning, Mark on his Near Death Experience and a paramedic on First Responders.

Events

Events are being planned for the fall / winter. Enjoy the spring!