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95 days ago

Dying Matters Week

Annette from Paraparaumu

Huge thanks to Paraparaumu Library for hosting 10 speakers for Dying Matters week. Special thanks to Nisa Promchot at the library for suppporting it all so well. People seemed to be so grateful for the opportunity.
2 more events this Dying Matters week.
1. Expo at the Ocean Road Community Centre, tomorrow, Friday 5th, 10am - 12 noon. About 20 stalls including Care Coordination, Mobility Centre, Nutritionist, Write your story, Assisted Dying, Community Law, Mary Potter Hospice, Loss and Grief Centre and more.
2. Open time at the Crematorium, Valley Road. Plus the KCDC advisors on Crematorium, Burial and Cemetery will be there to answer your questions. 10am - 12 noon
There are also some online events - to find out more go to www.gowithgrace.nz...

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