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SUMMARY:Holistic End-of-Life Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this holistic end-of-life planning workshop\, you will gain a holistic overview of how to prepare yourself – physically\, emotionally\, spiritually – to have the most ease and grace possible during your end of life journey. \nAll are welcome\, regardless of age and health status. \nFor more information\, or to register at the sliding scale rate\, CONTACT ME. \nFor online options of comprehensive estate planning\, check out courses offer by Death’s Apprentice.
URL:https://closecomforts.ca/event/holistic-end-of-life-planning/
LOCATION:OneSpace\, 1187 Odlum Dr\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5L 3L7\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Close":MAILTO:elizabeth@closecomforts.ca
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SUMMARY:Holistic End-of-Life Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT EVENT \nPrivate event hosted by Sharon R. in North Vancouver \nThis holistic end-of-life planning workshop is tailored for caregivers supporting their people through the end-of-life phase. Touching on practical paperwork\, as well as emotional and spiritual preparations\, it will also be useful for those who wish to do their own end-of-life planning. \nContact me to book your own private end-of-life planning workshop in Vancouver\, North Vancouver\, Burnaby\, or on Salt Spring Island.
URL:https://closecomforts.ca/event/holistic-end-of-life-planning-workshop/
LOCATION:North Vancouver\, North Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
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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/
LOCATION:Online
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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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