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SUMMARY:Online Office Hours for Gentle Touch Training
DESCRIPTION:Join Tracy Chalmers (Endwell Northshore) and Elizabeth Close (Close Comforts) for a FREE sneak peak into this online gentle touch training. \nDesigned for end-of-life doulas\, personal support workers\, and other palliative care professionals\, the Natural Touch Training is a heart-centred and mindful approach to offering gentle touch to people with serious illness or in the end-of-life phase. \nNormally these office hours are for participants of the Natural Touch Training. For select dates\, including August 10\, 2026\, the session is open to all who are interested! Come and join with a community of like-hearted people and see how you can make a difference using gentle touch in the lives of those you work or volunteer with. \nPlease RSVP at least 24 hours in advance\, to elizabeth@closecomforts.ca \nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://closecomforts.ca/event/online-office-hours-for-gentle-touch-training/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Close":MAILTO:elizabeth@closecomforts.ca
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SUMMARY:Future Care Planning: An Open Studio in Community
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah Savoy\, end-of-life doula\, for an in-person event to start the process of planning for aging\, illness\, and the unexpected. \nThis is not a conventional Advance Care Planning workshop\, but rather an interactive opportunity to start thinking about your future care planning needs. There will be reflection prompts\, opportunities for writing\, mind mapping\, discussion\, and community. \nSpace is limited to 12 participants. To register\, follow this link: https://calendly.com/sarah-agoodfarewell/open-studio-for-future-care-planning?month=2026-08 \nThen e-transfer your payment to sarah@agoodfarewell.ca \nSliding scale: $25 – $45 + GST \nReach out to Sarah directly via email with any questions. \nThis is a courtesy post for a low cost community event by a trusted colleague.
URL:https://closecomforts.ca/event/future-care-planning-an-open-studio-in-community/
LOCATION:Sarah’s Event\, 237 East 4th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Savoy":MAILTO:sarah@agoodfarewell.ca
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SUMMARY:Giving Thanks
DESCRIPTION:Join Christa Ovenell of Death’s Apprentice for Giving Thanks: a one hour\, online\, free community event\, to share about gifts we have received from someone who’s no longer here. \nThis will be a magical hour of creating a space filled with the names of folks who’ve died and their unforgettable gifts. \nCompletely free\, NOT recorded. A camera-on participatory event.
URL:https://closecomforts.ca/event/giving-thanks/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Death's Apprentice":MAILTO:hello@deathsapprentice.ca
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SUMMARY:Medical Assistance in Dying 101
DESCRIPTION:Join Christa Ovenell of Death’s Apprentice for a plain-language information session about Medical Assistance in Dying. The session will focus on eligibility and advance requests\, including the difference between advance requests and the Waiver of Final Consent. \nThis live\, online session will be recorded. so you can watch it when it’s convenient for you. Your registration includes: \n\nThe opportunity to submit questions in advance.\nTime for Q&A during the live session.\nA workbook to refer to after the session.\n\nThe information is tailored to a Canadian audience\, though the broader concepts around consent\, decision-making and planning ahead will be valuable to people living elsewhere.
URL:https://closecomforts.ca/event/medical-assistance-in-dying/
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SUMMARY:The Nature of Dying
DESCRIPTION:Join Tracy Chalmers of Endwell Northshore for a day-long immersive workshop exploring the nature of dying through the wisdom of the five elements. \nThe workshop will include: \n\nteachings\ncontemplative practices\npersonal reflection time\njournalling\, and\nconversations\n\nAlongside Tracy\, you will explore the withdrawal of the five elements—earth\, water\, fire\, air\, and ether – a timeless map of the physical\, emotional\, and spiritual unfolding of the dying process. \nRather than simply learning about death\, participants will be invited into an embodied exploration of what it means to live alongside impermanence\, companion others with greater confidence and compassion\, and discover the quiet wisdom that mortality offers. \nThis event is created in collaboration with Banyen Books & Sound. \nExplore the five elements to deepen capacity to live\, love & companion
URL:https://closecomforts.ca/event/nature-of-dying/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tracy Chalmers":MAILTO:tlc@endwell.ca
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