Death Literacy March Session: Contact Lists
2021-03-31 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton)
Denying we’re mortal isn’t useful and worrying about what-if’s is stressful. This virtual meetup group is for anyone who wants to take a simple, practical approach to planning for big changes in life, whether it’s aging, injury, illness, job loss, or death. Whether it’s family emergency preparedness or end of life planning, we’ve got it covered!
We explore a different life legacy checklist item every month, repeated on an annual cycle so it’s manageable for any schedule. Plus you can start at any time throughout the year.
March’s topic is CONTACT LISTS: collating emergency contacts for various scenarios
Register via Meetup.

[VIRTUAL] Death Café
2021-03-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-02-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-01-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-12-30 19:00 - 20:30
Join the discussion acknowledging our mutual mortality and become part of the global death positive movement! We provide a respectful, safe space for you to discuss whatever is on your mind about death and dying.
Grab a cup of tea, curl up somewhere comfortable with your computer, laptop, tablet, or phone, and get ready to join in the conversation.
We’ve gone virtual. Register via Meetup. Zoom meeting details will be sent to registered attendees shortly before the meeting.

Stress and Change Management
2021-03-22 13:30 - 15:30 | St Albert Seniors Association, Red Willow Place 7 Tache Street, St Albert, Alberta, T8N 2S3, Canada
[VIRTUAL OFFERING]
Get through the emotional and on to the practical.
Change, even good change, takes energy. Learn how to identify your stressors, what it takes to be energy efficient, how to recharge your personal batteries, and how to move forward leaving enough energy in the tank to do the things that matter most to you!
Contact St Albert Seniors Association for registration details.

Building Resilience by Banishing Negative Self-Talk: part 2
2021-03-08 13:00 - 15:00 | North Edmonton Seniors Association, 7524 139 AVE NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5C 3H7
[POSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2021]
Building Resilience by Banishing Negative Self-Talk: dealing with your inner critic
Our perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs have a lot to do with how we interact with the world. In this two-part workshop, we’ll be discussing how to reframe the negative stories we tell ourselves and others. With that reframing we will look at how to be more resilient when faced with challenging life events.
Contact North Edmonton Seniors Association for registration details.

Building Resilience by Banishing Negative Self-Talk; part 1
2021-03-01 13:00 - 15:00 | North Edmonton Seniors Association, 7524 139 AVE NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5C 3H7

Death Literacy February Session: Change and Resilience
2021-02-24 19:00 - 21:00
Denying we’re mortal isn’t useful and worrying about what-if’s is stressful. This virtual meetup group is for anyone who wants to take a simple, practical approach to planning for big changes in life, whether it’s aging, injury, illness, job loss, or death. Whether it’s family emergency preparedness or end of life planning, we’ve got it covered!
We explore a different life legacy checklist item every month, repeated on an annual cycle so it’s manageable for any schedule. Plus you can start at any time throughout the year.
February’s topic is CHANGE AND RESILIENCE: refreshing your life change navigation skills
Register via Meetup.

Learning to Say No: setting healthy boundaries
2021-02-23 17:00 - 19:00
We all want to do the right thing, to be helpful, useful, and productive. But saying yes to everything can be exhausting! In this session we explore how to make authentic, nurturing decisions, and how to banish the ‘shoulds’ from our lives without feeling guilty about saying no.
In this workshop you will learn how to:

How to make authentic, nurturing decisions
How language choice impacts our energy levels and outlook
Tips and tricks for saying no without feeling guilty about it

Contact us if you are interested in registering for the event.

Finding Your Tribe: making friends the grown up way
2021-02-22 13:30 - 15:30 | St Albert Seniors Association, Red Willow Place 7 Tache Street, St Albert, Alberta, T8N 2S3, Canada
[CANCELLED]
[VIRTUAL WORKSHOP]
Explore the age defying benefits of purposeful activity. Learn how social engagement and connecting to community can improve your quality of life.

Find your vibe! Learn why building new friendships and cultivating the ones you have is important to your well-being.
Describe your tribe! Identify the kind of relationships you are looking for by matching them to your values.
Vibe your tribe! Explore the traits of a good friend and then be that person!
Find your tribe! Map out where to begin looking for new friendships in your community

Contact St Albert Seniors Association for registration details.

Learning to say No: setting healthy boundaries
2021-02-16 19:00 - 20:00
We all want to do the right thing, to be helpful, useful, and productive. But saying yes to everything can be exhausting!
For February’s EOL Doula Association of Canada‘s monthly meeting, Gina will be providing a sampler of her Learning to Say No: setting healthy boundaries workshop. Because when we learn to say no, we free up our energy for the things that really matter.
You can find more information on the event HERE.
The full workshop will be offered Tuesday, February 23rd at 5-7PM MT and covers:

How to make authentic, nurturing decisions
How language choice impacts our energy levels and outlook
Tips and tricks for saying no without feeling guilty about it

Contact us if you are interested in registering for the event.

Caring for the Caregiver
2021-02-11 13:30 - 15:30 | Central Lions Seniors Association, 11113 113 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 2V1, Canada
[POSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2021]
Before you can support others, you must support yourself. In this workshop we will discuss what caregiver self-care looks like. We will delve into resources, stress management and other areas of control that will allow for respite, helping us avoid caregiver burnout.
Contact Central Lions Seniors Association for registration details.

Stress, Change, and Time Management: part 2
2021-02-08 13:00 - 15:00 | North Edmonton Seniors Association, 7524 139 AVE NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5C 3H7
[POSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2021]
Stress, Change, and Time Management: taking a realistic look of what you can accomplish in a day/week/month
In this two-part workshop, we’ll be exploring how the stress of change can impact the energy you have. We’ll then look at how to optimize communications and time management tools to help prioritize and schedule what’s important to you.
Contact North Edmonton Seniors Association for registration details

Building Resilience: How to handle whatever life throws at you
2021-02-04 13:30 - 15:30 | Central Lions Seniors Association, 11113 113 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 2V1, Canada
[POSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2021]
Change, even good change, can be stressful, and navigating life’s little quirks can be an adventure. Wouldn’t it be nice to take that journey without freaking out, burning out, or just wanting to get out?
In this workshop we’ll talk about how to equip ourselves with simple tools that will make the trip worth the cost of admission. Learn how building personal resilience allows you to focus your energy on the things that matter, to accomplish more, and to enjoy life as the great adventure it can be!
Contact Central Lions Seniors Association for registration details.

Stress, Change, and Time Management: part 1
2021-02-01 13:00 - 15:00 | North Edmonton Seniors Association, 7524 139 AVE NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5C 3H7

Setting Healthy Boundaries
2021-01-28 13:30 - 15:30 | Central Lions Seniors Association, 11113 113 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 2V1, Canada
[POSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2021]
We all want to do the right thing, to be helpful, useful, and productive. But saying yes to everything can be exhausting!
In this session we explore how to make authentic, nurturing decisions, and how to banish the ‘shoulds’ from our lives without feeling guilty about saying no.
Contact Central Lions Seniors Association for registration details.

[VIRTUAL] Death Literacy: Plan & Prepare
2021-01-27 19:00 - 21:00
Death Literacy provides a lifelong strategy for working on your preparedness in small manageable tasks. Death Lit is for anyone who wants to take a practical approach to planning for big changes in life, whether it’s injury, illness, job loss, or death. If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place. Welcome!
Each month you get up to date information on a topic related to family emergency preparedness or end of life planning. You receive a worksheet, and at the end of each session you will set a goal, reviewed at the next session.
January’s topic is PLAN AND PREPARE: setting yourself up to succeed
We’ve gone virtual. Register via Meetup.

Building Resilience: how to handle whatever life throws at you
2021-01-25 13:30 - 15:30 | St Albert Seniors Association, Red Willow Place 7 Tache Street, St Albert, Alberta, T8N 2S3, Canada
[VIRTUAL WORKSHOP]
Change, even good change, can be stressful, and navigating life’s little quirks can be an adventure. Wouldn’t it be nice to take that journey without freaking out, burning out, or just wanting to get out?
In this workshop we’ll talk about how to equip ourselves with simple tools that will make the trip worth the cost of admission. Learn how building personal resilience allows you to focus your energy on the things that matter, to accomplish more, and to enjoy life as the great adventure it can be!
Contact St Albert Seniors Association for registration details.

Your Life Legacy Checklist
2021-01-14 13:30 - 15:30 | Central Lions Seniors Association, 11113 113 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 2V1, Canada
[POSTPONED]
Did you know a good end of life plan contains more than a Will and a Funeral Plan? Did you also know that being prepared for aging, illness, and injury is just as important as estate planning?
In this session we’ll be taking a look at what it takes to be fully prepared for the unexpected and the inevitable. It’s one of the kindest things you can do for those you love.
Contact Central Lions Seniors Association for registration details.

[VIRTUAL] Death literacy: Departure Plans
2020-12-16 19:00 - 21:00
Death Literacy provides a lifelong strategy for working on your preparedness in small manageable tasks. Death Lit is for anyone who wants to take a practical approach to planning for big changes in life, whether it’s injury, illness, job loss, or death. If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place. Welcome!
Each month you get up to date information on a topic related to family emergency preparedness or end of life planning. You receive a worksheet, and at the end of each session you will set a goal, reviewed at the next session.
December’s topic is Departure Plans: detailing your final wishes beyond what to do with your body
We’ve gone virtual. Register via Meetup.

[VIRTUAL] Death Cafe
2020-12-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-11-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-10-28 19:00 - 20:30

[VIRTUAL] Death Literacy: Body Disposition
2020-11-25 19:00 - 21:00
Death Literacy provides a lifelong strategy for working on your preparedness in small manageable tasks. Death Lit is for anyone who wants to take a practical approach to planning for big changes in life, whether it’s injury, illness, job loss, or death. If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place. Welcome!
Each month you get up to date information on a topic related to family emergency preparedness or end of life planning. You receive a worksheet, and at the end of each session you will set a goal, reviewed at the next session.
November’s topic is Body Disposition: your final destination
We’ve gone virtual. Register via Meetup.

[VIRTUAL] Family Caregiver Wellness
2020-11-17 - 2020-11-18
This virtual event will provide educational awareness for family caregivers with regards to resources in the community to help them.
Now, more than ever, family caregivers are in need of support to care for their loved ones. Co-produced by NorQuest College and Caregivers Alberta, the Family Caregiver Wellness Virtual Event will provide educational awareness for family caregivers with regard to resources in the community to help them.
This event is split into two days (November 17th & 18th) and you are welcome to attend either one day or both!
Charon Consulting is a sponsor for this event and will be speaking to attendees on November 17 between 4:00-4:30PM.
Check here for more information. Registration is via eventbrite.

Planning For End of Life
2020-10-29 17:00 - 19:00
Did you know a good end of life plan contains more than a Will and a funeral package? You want to be prepared for aging, illness, and injury, as that’s just as important as estate planning.
But you need a simple approach that will work for you and your busy life. This session outlines what it takes to get ready for big life changes, including death, and how to keep that plan up to date.
Once we have reviewed the basics, we will pause for questions, then close out with an overview of what happens if you die without a valid Will.
It’s time to stop worrying about it and to start planning. It’s never too soon, and it’s one of the kindest things you can do for those you love.
Contact Charon Consulting or the Somali Canadian Cultural Society of Edmonton for more details on how to register to attend.

[VIRTUAL] Death Literacy: Wills and Executorship
2020-10-21 19:00 - 21:00
Death Literacy provides a lifelong strategy for working on your preparedness in small manageable tasks. Death Lit is for anyone who wants to take a practical approach to planning for big changes in life, whether it’s injury, illness, job loss, or death. If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place. Welcome!
Each month you get up to date information on a topic related to family emergency preparedness or end of life planning. You receive a worksheet, and at the end of each session you will set a goal, reviewed at the next session.
October’s topic is Wills and Executorship: Seeing it from both sides: planning and execution.
We’ve gone virtual. Register via Meetup.

[VIRTUAL] Death Literacy: Emergency Plans
2020-09-23 19:00 - 21:00
Death Literacy provides a lifelong strategy for working on your preparedness in small manageable tasks. Death Lit is for anyone who wants to take a practical approach to planning for big changes in life. Whether it’s injury, illness, job loss, or death. If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place. Welcome!
Each month you get up to date information on a topic related to family emergency preparedness or end of life planning. You receive a worksheet, and at the end of each session you will set a goal, reviewed at the next session.
September’s topic is Emergency Plans: It’s important to financially plan for the unexpected: illness, injury, and job loss, because death is not the only big change you may face.
We’ve gone virtual. Register via Meetup.

[VIRTUAL] Death Literacy: Resilience Building
2020-08-19 19:00 - 21:00
Death Literacy provides a lifelong strategy for working on your preparedness in small manageable tasks. Death Lit is for anyone who wants to take a practical approach to planning for big changes in life, whether it’s injury, illness, job loss, or death. If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place. Welcome!
Each month you get up to date information on a topic related to family emergency preparedness or end of life planning. You receive a worksheet, and at the end of each session you will set a goal, reviewed at the next session.
August’s topic is Resilience building: Learning how to integrate change is how we get through the big stuff.
We’ve gone virtual. Register via Meetup.
