The Powell River Compassionate Friends

09/02/2026

It’s been a while since I posted. Summer busyness and Hayden’s 7th angelversary. This year was very different. I felt a peacefulness that was new coming up to his angelversary. I got out the albums and pictures and placed some more in the albums. I laughed, I cried. I remembered all the good times. I also spent 2 1/2 hours watching his Celebration of Life Video. It was like watching a movie all about Hayden. It warmed my heart. I learned much more about the man he was. What his friends thought of him and how he showed up for them.
What a beautiful gift.
I hope you find gifts of your children to.
If you like please share to our page. The Powell River Compassionate Friends

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Please join us on October 24, 2026, for The Compassionate Friend’s Fall Virtual Retreat. This special gathering will include workshop presentations on a variety of grief topics that have a Q&A opportunity at the end of each plus three keynote sessions. Whether you are newly bereaved or a more seasoned griever, a range of workshops will be offered on grief, loss, coping, and healing and will focus on support for bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents. We invite you to join us for an informative, caring, and supportive day from the comfort of your own home.

There is no registration fee to participate in our Virtual Fall Retreat. We want everyone in the TCF community to have the opportunity to gather, reflect, and find comfort, regardless of their ability to give.

If you are able, we invite you to make a donation to help support this retreat and the ongoing work of The Compassionate Friends. Suggested giving levels of $25, $50, $100 or $250, but a gift of any amount is deeply appreciated. Every contribution helps us continue creating meaningful opportunities for bereaved families to find connection, understanding, and support.

For more information and to register, visit: https://cvent.me/8AVd35

08/25/2026

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08/25/2026

People have a way of becoming uncomfortable around our grief, and all of a sudden, we find ourselves taking care of them.

But the reality is we don't need to make our grief digestible for others.

If it makes them uncomfortable, that's okay since it certainly makes us uncomfortable.

Have you felt pressure to make your grief digestible for others or minimize your grief?

08/10/2026

The Centre for Grief & Healing is pleased to present the GriefTalks webinar:

GriefTalks: Why Staying Busy Can Be Part of Grieving
Presented by Cassandra Gameng

Mon, Aug 10 | Zoom

Staying busy after a loss isn't simply "good" or "bad." Join Cassandra as she explores how busyness can be a natural part of the grieving process and how to approach it with greater understanding and self-compassion.

The session will also include a gentle audience Q&A, offering participants an opportunity for connection, reflection, and shared understanding.

Whether you are grieving, supporting someone who is grieving, or simply looking to learn more, you are welcome in this space.

This is a free educational webinar held over Zoom. Link in bio.

Learn More & Register Here:
https://conta.cc/3RPIUsI

08/10/2026

Drop in walking group every Tuesday morning, 10 am, starting at the lower Seawalk parking lot.

"As I arrived to join the walk group for the first time, I immediately found a place of caring, empathy and acceptance where I was welcomed with open arms and comforting smiles by the Four Tides volunteers and others in the group. -Cathy"

08/04/2026

So so special. You just have to believe.

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07/28/2026

Good morning, I posted a few days ago about the struggles that can come some days with summer weather, the sunshine the flowers growing, the brightness that can sometimes not equal how we feel when we are grieving the loss of our child. I wonder if you felt closer to the torrential rain and wind and weather struggles that were around us last night and this morning. Please reach out to us if you would like to connect. Our monthly meeting is tonight @ 6:30.