FREE basic course for all members of the community.
Whether you’re caring for a loved one or simply want to support others with confidence and compassion, our new PalliLearn series is for you.
PalliLearn is a series of short, interactive courses designed to help individuals develop the knowledge and confidence to offer meaningful support to their family, friends and community. The courses are presented by Pilgrims’ staff, are free to attend and are available to anyone with an interest in palliative care.
All classes take place at Pilgrims’ Roozen Family Hospice Centre, 9808 148 Street NW, Edmonton.
UPCOMING CLASSES
YOUR ROLE IN A COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY
Compassionate Communities are networks of support around people experiencing serious illness, death and grief. Gain information and ideas about how to nurture Compassionate Communities near you.
Presented by: Jill Greenwood, Director of Grief & Volunteer Services & Jericho Footz, Program Manager, Home Visiting Hub
September 22, 2025 | 6:30 – 8pm
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING
WHAT IS PALLIATIVE CARE?
Palliative care is more than you think. Learn what palliative care is and why it’s important in clear language that you can share with the people around you.
Presented by: Patricia Talarico, Director, Hospice Care, Home Visiting Hub and Clinical Practice & Jericho Footz, Program Manager, Home Visiting Hub
October 6, 2025 | 6:30 – 8pm
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING
HOW TO HAVE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT DYING AND GRIEF
Conversations about dying and grief are important but can be hard. This course provides practical tips on how to have caring and compassionate conversations on these topics with friends, family, co-workers and neighbours.
Presented by: Bonny Piska, Volunteer Development Lead & Lana Crawford, Resident & Family Liaison
October 20, 2025 | 6:30 – 8pm
SESSION FULL
WHAT MATTERS MOST?
Knowing what matters most helps us live well now and in the future. Learn how to identify and share what matters to you in your life and in your care as well as how to find out and support what matters to the people close to you.
Presented by: Bonny Piska, Volunteer Development Lead & Lana Crawford, Resident & Family Liaison