Community Outreach
The Ward Funeral Home provides complimentary community seminars and programs. These presentations offer information on an assortment of topics and have proven to be of interest to a variety of groups. This page lists the "2011" events scheduled to date as well as past events. If you are interested in joining us, you would be most welcome - please let us know.
Joanne Bunton
Community Outreach Coordinator
(416)-241-6356
Email Joanne
The events page also provides information about future events and announcements that may be of interest to families. If you know of an event or activity that may be of interest to our viewers, please contact us with detailed information.
2011
January 2011
Wednesday, January 11th, 2011@ 6:00 p.m.
Royal Bank of Canada - Brampton Shopping Mall
Estate Planning Seminar
Sunday, January 23rd, 2011
Hopedale Presbyterian Church, Oakville
"Don't Be Caught Unprepared"
February 2011
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
Ontario Legislative Assembly Lunch and Learn
Sunday, February 13th, 2011
Riverside Emery United Church
"Memories - Life's Most Precious Gifts"
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 - 2:00 p.m.
Educational Tour
Heart House Hospice Volunteers
Saturday, February 26th, 2011 - 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
MPP Donna Cansfield and MPP Laura Broten
Government and Community Service Fair
Cloverdale Mall (250 The East Mall, Hwy. #427 & Dundas St)
March 2011
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 @ 6:00 p.m.
Vision Loss Support Group - Richview Public Library
"Don't Be Caught Unprepared"
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m.- 8:15 p.m.
The Village of Humber Heights (Town Hall - Retirement)
"Don't Be Caught Unprepared"
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 - 7:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
The Central West Palliative Care Network Conference
Holiday Inn, Brampton, Ontario
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Franklin Horner Community Centre
5th Annual Senior's Health and Wellness Fair
April 2011
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Queen's Park Legislative Assembly Health Fair
"Rise to the Challenge of Ultimate Health"
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 @ 6:30 p.m.
The Village of Humber Heights - Family Council Meeting
"Don't Be Caught Unprepared"
MAY 2011
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
Gulfstream Public School Career Day
"So...You Want to Be a Funeral Director?"
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 @ 6:00 p.m.
Advanced Hospice Palliative Care Education Program
"The Role of the Funeral Home in End of Life Care Planning"
Monday, May 9th, 2011 @ 2:30 p.m.
Donna Cansfield Seniors Advisory Meeting - Richview Public Library
Safeguard your legal, personal and financial interests.
Guest Speaker Judith Wahl, Advocacy Centre for the Elderly
Come and enter the draw for 2 Blue Jay Tickets
(Courtesy of Ward Funeral Homes)
Thursday, May 12th, 2011 @ 1:00 p.m.
Alderwood Public Library - Spring Tea
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
Scarlett Heights Secondary School Career Day
"So...You Want to Be a Funeral Director"
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 @ 9:00 a.m.
Educational Lecture - Dr. Kenneth Doka, PhD
"Disenfranchised Grief in the 21st Century - New Problems, New Strategies
Mississauga Convention Centre
Refreshments from 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
- Please RSVP to one of the 4 Ward Funeral Home Locations -
JULY 2011
Thursday, July 28th, 2011 @ 1:00 p.m.
Jane Alliance Seniors Centre
"Estate Planning, Wills and Powers of Attorney"
AUGUST 2011
Monday, August 8th, 2011
Holland Christian Homes
"Celebration Tea"
SEPTEMBER 2011
Thursday, September 8th, 2011, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
York West Active Living Centre
1901 Weston Road (at Lawrence)
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011, 2:30 p.m.
Allegro Scarlett Heights Retirement Residence
4005 Eglinton Avenue West
Powers of Attorney, Wills and Estate Planning Seminar
(Royal Bank of Canada and Ward Funeral Homes)
OCTOBER 2011
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Flower City Seniors Fair
Brampton
Friday, October 14th, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New Toronto Library
"Adult Resource Group"
Sunday, October 23rd, 2011
The Dorothy Ley Hospice Bed Race
Wednesday, October 26th, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Leisureworld Open House
2005 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto.
NOVEMBER 2011
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
West Acres Seniors Centre
"Planning Ahead"
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
Central West Palliative Care Health Network Conference
(Gold Level Supporter)
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ward Funeral Home Palliative Care Seminar
Dr. Grace Christ, DSW
"Family Focused Interventions During Terminal Illness"
Mississauga Convention Centre
Friday, November 18th, 2011
Thistletown Seniors Centre
"Planning Ahead"
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 - 12:30 p.m.
St. Paul's United Church
30 Main Street S., Brampton
"Planning Ahead"
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 - 3:30 p.m.
Heart House Hospice Volunteer Training Tour
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2010 Events
October 2010
Monday, October 4th @ 1:30 p.m.
Donna Cansfield Seniors Advisory Meeting
Eatonville Library, Etobicoke, ON
Wednesday, October 6th, 9:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Flower City Seniors Fair
Brampton. Ontario
Wednesday, October 20th @ 7:00 p.m.
Village Of Erin Meadows Family Council Meeting
"Don't Be Caught Unprepared"
Information concerning Powers of Attorney, Wills and Living Wills, Simple Practical Tips for Organizing an Estate and Planning Ahead
Friday, October 22nd @ 1:00 p.m.
"Adult Life Resource Group"
New Toronto Library
Sunday, October 24th
Dorothy Lea Hospice Halloween Bed Race Fund Raiser
September 2010
Thursday, September 9th @ 9:30 a.m.
York West Seniors Centre Health Fair
January 2010
Monday, January 25th @ 8:00 p.m.
St. Michael's R.C. Church - Oakville - "Planning Ahead"
February 2010
Monday, February 8th @ 2:30 p.m.
Donna Cansfield Seniors Advisory Meeting
General Interest Programs and Activities for Seniors
Wednesday, February 10th @ 9:30 a.m.
Syme 55+ Timely Topics Group - "Remember When"
Tuesday, February 23rd @ 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
York West Services to Seniors
Health Fair for Visually Impaired Persons
Tuesday, February 23rd @ 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
North Bramalea United Church - Senior's Fair
Sponsored by Councillor Gael Miles
Wednesday, February 24th @ 7:00 p.m.
All Saints Catholic Church - "Remember When"
Saturday, February 27th @ 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cloverdale Mall - Government & Community Services Information Fair
MARCH 2010
Monday, March 8th @ 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Donna Cansfield Senior Advisory Committee Meeting
Sunday, March 14th @ 12:00 Noon
Westmount United Church - "Plan Ahead"
Thursday, March 18th @ 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Etobicoke Strategy Group - "Continuing Care Program"
Friday, March 26th @ 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunrise Senior Living, Oakville - "Antique Roadshow"
APRIL 2010
Monday, April 12th 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Donna Cansfield Seniors Advisory Committee
General Interest Programs and Activities for Seniors
Tuesday & Wednesday April 13th & 14th - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Queen's Park Assembly - Employee Health Fair
Tuesday, April 20th @ 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Richview Public Library, Etobicoke
"Adult Life Resource Group"
Wednesday, April 28th @ 1:00 p.m.
The Etobicoke Strategy Group
"Planning Ahead"
MAY 2010
Monday, May 3rd @ 9:00 a.m. - Mississauga Convention Centre
Palliative Care Educational Lecture
"Loss In The Internet Age"
Mr. Michael Massimi, M.Sc. Ph.D. Candidate
Thursday, May 6th @ 10:00 a.m.
Burnham Glen Seniors Group
Clearing the Clutter and Right-Sizing
Homecare Services
Friday, May 21st @ 12:00 p.m.
Syme 55+ Community Lunch Sponsored by Ward Funeral Homes
Guest Speaker - Nutritionist
Thursday, May 27th @ 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Scarlett Heights Career Day
Friday, May 28th @ 12:30 p.m.
Beverley Hills United Church - "Navigating Life's Transitions"
JUNE 2010
Tuesday, June 1st @ 11:00 a.m.
Alderwood Public Library - "Navigating Life's Transitions"
Saturday, June 12th @ 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Michener Institute - "Cultural Competence"
Tuesday, June 15th @ 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Women's College Hospital Employee Lunch and Learn
"Navigating Life's Transitions"
Monday, June 28th @ 2:00 p.m.
Rosedale Village, Brampton
Adult Life Resource Group and Handwriting Analyst
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