Brockie Donovan is proud to offer monthly presentations on grieving in conjunction with Dr. Ron Richert.
LOCATION: George Brockie Fellowship Centre 332-8th Street - Lower level of Brockie Donovan *Location subject to change
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
COST: Nil
Thursday, September 23, 2010 - "Letting Go With Love - The Grieving Process"
This seminar will focus on the stages of grief and what you might expect while on your grief journey.
Thursday, November 4, 2010 - "Coping With The Holidays"
The holidays can be one of the most difficult times of the year after losing a loved one. This seminar will focus on how to cope during the holiday season.
Thursday, December 2, 2010 - "Tree of Memories Candlelight Memorial Service"
Join us for this very special evening at Central United Church at 7:00 p.m. to honor and remember our loved ones by placing a personalized ornament on the "Tree of Memories" and a special holiday service.
Please feel free to call if you have any questions,
Brockie Donovan at 727-0694.
Gossip in the Graveyard: A Walking Tour of Brandon Cemetery
For the past three years, we’ve been involved in staging a history tour of the Brandon cemetery. Many people don’t fully realize the number of famous (and infamous) people buried there; it is our intention to educate participants through entertainment to raise money for a local charity. Local actors of 7 Ages Productions play the parts of these remarkable ‘residents’ of the cemetery, and share personal biographical details with walkers.
This "lively" two hour interactive walking tour provides an opportunity for visitors to take a step back in time and to "meet" the colourful and inspiring individuals who have helped in shaping the Brandon we know today. The characters of Brandon's past literally come alive to tell their tales and offer some juicy bits of gossip to those plucky participants who venture through their hallowed resting grounds.
The event commonly raises $2,000 or more, to be donated to a local charity. In 2009, we raised $2,100 from the ticket sales, which have been donated to the Canadian Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. This year, the 2010 proceeds will be donated to Westman Hospice. DATES & TIMES Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. & 3:15 p.m. LOCATION Brandon Municipal Cemetery TICKET PRICE $15.00 Please call Kelly at 727-7533 or 724-2682 to order tickets.
Tree of Memories
For twelve years, we have been honoured to help families in our area to celebrate the life of their lost loved ones. Each fall, we invite people to request an ornament in honour of their loved one, and we all gather together in December to places ornaments on the communal Holiday tree. Each attendee receives a candle, and through their lighting, we all come just a bit closer to one another in shared loss and reverence for life.
Every year we join together in remembering our loved ones who are no longer with us to celebrate the holidays. In this way, we share our appreciation for all that our loved ones brought into our lives. If you would like more information, please contact Brockie Donovan at 727-0694. The 2010 Tree of Memories will be held on Thursday, December 2nd 2010 at 7:00pm. Please call to reserve your personalized ornament.