Hospice Palliative Care Week events

Today

1-4 p.m. – Open house and barbecue at the Hospice Centre, 89 Queen St. Tuesday, May 8

10:30 a.m. – Wills & Estates Made Easy, Truro Library – The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia will discuss preparing a will, personal directive and power of attorney. Contact the library to register.

1:30 p.m. – Knitting Bee at 89 Queen Street. Sit, knit, and chat while enjoying tea, co ee, and snacks.

7 p.m. – Historic and Cultural Perspectives on Death, Dying, & Grief –Panel discussion on current and past cultural practices surrounding end of life. Event is at the Colchester Historeum and admission is free. Moderated by Hospice Executive Director Craig Johnson, the panel will explore current and past cultural practices surrounding end of life. Panelists include: Dr. Lynn Jones, an African Nova Scotian leader and activist; Cynthia (Cyndi) Martin, a Mi’kmaw artist; Ashley Sutherland, a researcher and archivist; and Samantha Molen, a palliative social worker with Colchester East Hants Hospice.

Thursday, May 10

1:30 p.m. – Caregiver Stress Management Workshop, Truro Library – This Caregivers Nova Scotia Presentation by Cindie Smith will look at causes, symptoms, and recognition of caregiver stress. It will also provide stress management tools. Contact Truro Library to register.

7 p.m. – Hospice Variety Show at First United Church. Admission by donation

Friday, May 11 7 p.m. – Noveltea Film Night – The lm is Philadelphia. Tickets are available by donation. Saturday, May 12

10 a.m.-noon – Hospice Hug Painting at the Truro Public Library, for children of all ages.

2-4 p.m. – Death Cafe, Truro Library – Conversation about death and dying. Cake and light refreshments will be available. Contact the library to register.