As part of our mandate, we are pleased to offer relevant training events in North Lanark this fall. All events are FREE of charge, and open to everyone.

Practical Caregiver Training
Dates: Wednesday, October 11 to Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Location: St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 28 Hawthorne Avenue, Carleton Place
Registration: call 613-791-7167 or email chair@hhnl.ca
Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Maximum attendance: 15
This course provides practical knowledge and advice for anyone who is a non-paid caregiver for someone with a life-limiting illness.

Grief and Bereavement Support Group — Carleton Place
Dates: Friday, October 6 to Friday, November 17, 2023
Time: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Location: ConnectWell Community Health, 30 Bennett Street, Carleton Place
Registration: call 613-406-7020 or email emily@hhnl.ca
Registration deadline: Friday, September 29, 2023
Maximum attendance: 8-10
This is a closed support group led by experienced facilitators.

Grief and Bereavement Support Group — Almonte
Dates: Thursday, November 2 to Thursday, December 14, 2023
Time: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Community Presbyterian Church, 111 Church Street, Almonte
Registration: call 613-406-7020 or email emily@hhnl.ca
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 26, 2023
This is a closed support group led by experienced facilitators.

Organ Donation and Advance Care Planning — Almonte
Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Time: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Almonte Public Library, 155 High Street, Almonte
Registration: call 613-791-7167 or email chair@hhnl.ca
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 4
Maximum attendance: limited
In this session, you will learn what a difference organ donation can make, and the importance of sharing your intentions with your family. This will be followed by a presentation on Advance Care Planning, that will help ensure your loved ones will know your wishes should you no longer be able to express them.

Organ Donation and Advance Care Planning — Carleton Place
Date: Monday, October 23, 2023
Time: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith Street, Carleton Place
Registration: call 613-791-7167 or email chair@hhnl.ca
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 18
Maximum attendance: limited
In this session, you will learn what a difference organ donation can make, and the importance of sharing your intentions with your family. This will be followed by a presentation on Advance Care Planning, that will help ensure your loved ones will know your wishes should you no longer be able to express them.

U-First Training
Dates: Tuesday, October 24 and Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Community Presbyterian Church, 111 Church Street, Almonte
Registration: call 613-253-6980 or email programsupport@hhnl.ca
Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 4
Maximum attendance: limited
U-First is an innovative education program for all members of the dare team who are supporting people with behaviour changes due to dementia or other cognitive impairment.

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