“Death is horrible. Who wants it?” Indeed, who wants to talk about death or its common partner in crime, aging?
This October, Hornby Denman Health hosts the first event in a quarterly series designed to help open up the conversation around aging and mortality in a compassionate, practical and lighthearted way.
Our kickoff event includes a screening of the BBC production Myriam Margolyes’ Deathly Adventure. With humour and a surprisingly life affirming approach, Deathly Adventure looks at the complex decisions that face us as we age. How do we continue to live our best lives? How do we move through our unique experiences of grief and pain? What practical things matter, and what choices do we have at the very end of life?
We’ll follow with a panel discussion covering the supports available within our unique island communities and reviewing some of the challenges faced by rural residents. Participants are also encouraged to check out hands-on displays, take home literature to keep the conversation going, and voice thoughts on future sessions.
Whether you are looking around the corner for yourself, or seeking to help build a community of compassionate support for your friends and loved ones, we hope to see you out! Join us October 23rd from 1 to 3pm at the Denman Island Activity Centre or October 25th from 1:30 to 3:30pm at Hornby New Horizons.
This event is open to all members of the community.
Tea, coffee and treats provided. Rides available on advance request.
To learn more, visit our website at www.hornbydenmanhealth.com or contact jane@hornbydenmanhealth.com.
