The deVeber Institute
for Bioethics and Social Research

The deVeber Institute and L'Arche Toronto invite you to an evening of talks and discussion about palliative care and ethical concerns at end-of-life.
Thursday, January 29, 2009.
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Gathering Place, L'Arche Toronto, 186 Floyd Ave, Toronto.
Registration:  $5

Helping family, friends and support workers caring for an adult with a developmental disability who is nearing death:

• To feel confident about making the right decisions
• To reduce anxiety
• To affirm their essential role in the life of the terminally ill person

Speakers:

• Susan Morgan, MDiv, Community Chaplain with St. Elizabeth Health Care, York Region.
• Dr. Paul Zeni, MD, family physician and Palliative Care Consultant for North Halton.
• Jane Powell, L'Arche Assistant, graduate of a Certificate Program in Grief and Bereavement and co-facilitator of a grief group for members of L'Arche Toronto with developmental disabilities

Light refreshments will be provided.

To register, email Elaine Zettel at bioethics@deveber.org or call Elaine at 416-256-0555.

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Wed. Oct. 1st, 2008
7:00 p.m.
Free Public Lecture and Reception
81 St. Mary’s Street.
Charbonnel Lounge, Elmsley Hall
St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto.