Past Events
The Art and Craft of Deep Listening
Fridays @ 10-11:30am PDT, March 17, 24, 31, 2023
This three-session class explores how to listen more deeply, and without interruption to ourselves and to others. Through mini-lessons and short, supported listening exchanges, we will learn and practice skills that you can bring to all your relationships
The Art and Craft of Deep Listening
Fridays @ 10-11:30am, October 14, 21, 28, 2022
This three-session class explores how to listen more deeply, and without interruption to ourselves and to others. Through mini-lessons and short, supported listening exchanges, we will learn and practice skills that you can bring to all your relationships.
Musical Mondays: On a Positive Note
Alternate Mondays @ 12:30-1:30pm, Sept. 26 - Dec. 5, 2022
Need a little fun and creativity in your life? Join us for 6 weeks of online singing. Life is better when we sing together so come get your collective dose of musical joy! We’ll focus on songs that are fun, uplifting and easy to learn, songs you can carry with you throughout your days. No musical experience? No problem! All voices welcome, come as you are.
The Art and Craft of Deep Listening
Fridays @ 10-11:30am PDT, July 8, 15, 29, 2022
This three-session class explores how to listen more deeply, and without interruption to ourselves and to others. Through mini-lessons and short, supported listening exchanges, we will learn and practice skills that you can bring to all your relationships.
Musical Mondays
Mondays @ 12:30-1:30pm Pacific, June 12 - July 18, 2022
Need a little fun and creativity in your life? Join us for 6 weeks of online singing. Life is better when we sing together so come get your collective dose of musical joy! We’ll focus on songs that are fun, uplifting and easy to learn, songs you can carry with you throughout your days. No musical experience? No problem! All voices welcome, come as you are.
On A Positive Note: Online Song Circle
Saturdays @ 12-1:15pm PST, Feb. 12 to March 5, 2022
Need a little fun and creativity in your life? Join us for 4 weeks of online singing. Life is better when we sing together so come get your collective dose of musical joy! We’ll focus on songs that are fun, uplifting and easy to learn, songs you can carry with you throughout your days. No musical experience? No problem! All voices welcome, come as you are.
With a Stroke of My Pen
Saturdays @ 10-11:15am, Feb. 5 - March 12, 2022
Join author June Hawkins for this 6-week Introduction to Writing course for stroke survivors. To find more from June, check her website: withastrokeofmypen.ca
Book Club for Young Stroke Survivors
November 3 - December 15, 2021 (Wednesdays 12:30-1:30pm PST)
Join us for this online event as we explore how stoic philosophy can help support your recovery from stroke. Our book for this series is The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance and the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday.
Mindful Meditation for Stroke Recovery
July 7- 28 and Sept. 8 - 29, 2021 (Wednesdays 12:30-1:30 PST)
This series is offered as a follow-up for participants who have completed the Palouse MBSR course. This 8-week course is a deeper dive, exploring how mindful meditation can support your stroke recovery journey.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Young Stroke Survivors
May 5 – June 30, 2021 (Wednesdays 12:30-1:30pm PDT)
Join us as we participate in the Palouse MBSR course created by Dave Potter. Participants can complete the course material at their own pace and we will meet weekly to talk about how the videos, articles and practices support your stroke recovery journey.
Quarantunes Sing-Along!
Wednesdays 12:30-1:30pm PDT, Feb. 17 – March 24, 2021
Come get your collective dose of musical joy! Join Lisa as she leads an online community song circle, hosted by the Octopus Program at Century House Seniors Centre, New Westminster BC. We’ll focus on songs that are fun, inspiring, and easy to learn, songs you can carry with you through your days. No musical experience? No problem! All voices welcome, come as you are.