The East Shore's 7th Annual "Hike for Hospice" will take place in Riondel on May 4th . Registration will begin at 9:30 AM and the Hike will start at 10:00 at the Riondal Community Centre. Lunch will be served in the Senior's Room. Yoan Benoit of Mojo's will cater the event and the Applesauce Fiddlers will provide entertainment. A prize will be awarded to the person who gathers the most pledges. Please contact East Shore Hospice at 227-9006 ext. 29 for further details.
In honour of Hospice/Palliative Care week, Nelson & Area will host the 2nd Annual "Living With Our Dying"community education event on Wed. May 7 at the Oxygen Arts Centre, 7-9PM. This year's topic "Dealing with the Little Deaths of Everyday Life" will be discussed by Jim Northcote, Shayla Wright, Duncan Grady and Rivkah Moore with a Q&A period to follow. Special guests will open and close the evening. Donations welcome.
The Family Grief Support Group with an expressive arts component is tentatively scheduled to begin mid-May. Please contact the Nelson office at 352-2337 for more information. Open to children ages 8-12 who have lost someone through death and their parents/guardians. Participation is limited. Snacks and supplies will be provided. There is no fee to attend. Parents/guardians must self refer to participate. No previous arts experience required.
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