Soul Sister Conversations
​Aug 7, 2022 

​​In this podcast Dr. Gary Irwin-Kenyon discusses his book which allows us to meander through topics of stillness, aging, loss and the meaning of life. Gary shares his wisdom, reflections and learnings. There are so many relatable themes and anecdotes that will make you reflect and perhaps laugh out loud. This is was such a warm and meaningful conversation.
​- Dana Lloyd
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Pathways Series - Stillness and One Page Profiles
​This event took place on May 2, 2022 

​These sessions bring long-term people together to find stillness and share our collective wisdom so that we can provide better person-centred care to our elders.

The presenting team includes Dr. Gary Irwin-Kenyon, renowned pioneer and veteran in the field of narrative gerontology, Ashley King and Daphne Noonan, co-Founders of Person Centred Universe and, Rahzeb Choudhury, Founder of Lifelong Inspiration.

A One-Page Profile is a profile of a person, which is positively focused on their core qualities. They capture all the important information about a person on a single sheet of paper under three simple headings: what people appreciate about me, what’s important to me, and how best to support me.
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THE BEST ELDERCARE - Should Tai Chi be Used as Standard in Dementia Care?
This event took place on April 28, 2022  

Sometimes the answers are found in what we already know. Gary and Rahzeb look at the case for embedding tai chi in daily dementia care.

Gary is a pioneer of narrative gerontology and using tai chi with special groups, including elders in long-term care. He is founding Chair and Professor of the Gerontology Department, St. Thomas University, Canada, and a Fellow of the Andrew Norman Institute for Advanced Studies in Gerontology and Geriatrics, University of Southern California.​
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Session four -  A double dose of stillness ​

The Pathways Series 
These monthly sessions bring long-term care professionals together to find stillness and share our collective wisdom so that we can provide better person-centred care to our elders.

The presenting team includes Dr. Gary Irwin-Kenyon, renowned pioneer and veteran in the field of narrative gerontology, Ashley King and Daphne Noonan, co-Founders of Person Centred Universe and, Rahzeb Choudhury, Founder of Lifelong Inspiration.

​This session took place on Thursday, January 27, 2022.
0:00 Opening
1:55 Why stillness is vital to our lives
08:50 Stillness exercises
22:55 Closing

Session three - Put love at the centre

The Pathways Series 
These sessions bring long-term people together to find stillness and share our collective wisdom so that we can provide better person-centred care to our elders.

The presenting team includes Dr. Gary Irwin-Kenyon, renowned pioneer and veteran in the field of narrative gerontology, Ashley King and Daphne Noonan, co-Founders of Person Centred Universe and, Rahzeb Choudhury, Founder of Lifelong Inspiration.

This session took place on Thursday, December 16, 2021 
0:00 Opening 
01:07 The value of Stillness 
05:00 Stillness exercises 
14:26 The heart of person-centred care 
21:42 Person-centred goal setting 
28:10 Next session and closing

Session two - Stillness as core care and reconnecting with core values

The Pathways Series 
These sessions bring people together to find stillness and share our collective wisdom so that we can provide better person-centred care to our elders. 
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​The presenting team includes Dr. Gary Irwin-Kenyon, renowned pioneer and veteran in the field of narrative gerontology, Ashley King and Daphne Noonan, co-Founders of Person Centred Universe and, Rahzeb Choudhury, Founder of Lifelong Inspiration.
 0:00 Opening 
02:00 The practice of Stillness 
09:28 Stillness exercises 
18:55 Imagining the feeling of home 
21:32 Person-centred planning for our own self-care
​29:42 Next session and closing

Session One - Stillness as core care and reconnecting with core values

The Pathways Series  
Each month Gary shares some words on Stillness and guides us through simple daily exercises to help better cope with the stresses of our work and lives. Ashley and Daphne guide and lead sessions on person-centred (dementia) care.

​The sessions are hosted by Rahzeb Choudhury of Lifelong Inspiration.
00:00 Opening     
02:25 Stillness as core care     
05:55 Stillness exercises
13:24 Imagining the feeling of home    
​19:52 Reconnecting with core values
22:57 Next session and closing

9th International Conference on Ageing and Spirituality 
Dr. Kenyon  is a plenary speaker and  will be presenting a podcast titled: Narrative Care and Finding Pathways To Stillness in the Face of Covid.
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Conference sessions will occur on seven occasions between June 8th and June 23, 2021. You are invited to join Gary for conversation via  Zoom on Wednesday June 9th at 12 noon EDT or 7pm EDT.

MORE INFORMATION HERE 
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REGISTER HERE 
Aa a prelude to the conference, here is a discussion between conference coordinator Jane Kuepfer and Gary Irwin-Kenyon  Enjoy!,

Wednesday, May 27th 4 pm
Upcoming Webinar - Pathways to Stillness: stress, energy levels, perspective, and our spirit in the face of Covid-19
​Time: 1:00pm EST
Can't make it? No problem, register anyway and we will send you the recorded video. 

Saturday January 25, 2020 from 1-4 pm
Pathways to Stillness - Book Signing & Conversation
Indigo Books, Place Montreal Trust, St. Catherine St.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada 

March 10 - 12, 2020, Saint John's on the Lake, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Dr. Gary Irwin-Kenyon will be leading a Seminar titled:  Pathways to Stillness: Relax, Reflect, Renew For more information about how you can schedule a seminar with Dr. Kenyon - click here 
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November 9th, 2019 - Saturday from  2:00 to 4:00 PM 
Dr. Gary Irwin-Kenyon will be at the Fredericton, New Brunswick (Canada) Chapters (Regent Mall)
Please join Dr. Irwin-Kenyon to learn more about his book Pathways to Stillness and the impact it is having on the lives of others and how you may also find your Pathway to Stillness. 
 

October 2019, University of Barcelona, Spain 
Dr. Gary Irwin-Kenyon will be leading a Seminar titled:  
Narrative Gerontology, Narrative Care and Finding The Stillness in Your Story. 
Please check back for more details as they become available.
In the meantime, you can view this video "Pathways to Stillness & Wellness" 

Wednesday, March 13th, 2019 - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Author Talk with Dr. Gary Irwin-Kenyon
Fredericton Public Library The Hub (2nd floor)
“This book offers a way to approach your life journey which you then create and discover on your own.  You are invited to find a pathway to stillness that fits your life.”
We hope to see you there! 

Jan 23, 2019 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
​​“What do I want to give myself to”.
Wilmot Church - 473 King St, Fredericton, NB E3B 1E5  
Renew the conversation on the invitations and challenges for men in late life.
Gary Irwin- Kenyon, teacher of Gerontology at STU and author of Pathways to Stillness will speak briefly about the three central challenges for men in “the third age” (50 and up), and lead us in some T’ai Chi practices designed to facilitate that essential quiet at the center of ourselves which is at the root of all wise action.

November 4, 2018 1pm-4pm.
Pathways to Stillness - Book Signing 
Indigo Books, Place Montreal Trust, St. Catherine St.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada 

October 30, 2018 - 2pm
Pathways to Stillness: How to Move With Change
Shannex Parkland
35 Patience Lane
​Fredericton, NB, Canada 

September 30, 2018
The Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick's Memory Cafe
Presentation: Explore Your Personal Pathways to Stillness
Visit here to learn more about Memory Cafe 
St. John Anglican Church - 75 Main Street, Fredericton, NB, Canada 
Email info@alzheimernb.ca

September 19, 2018
Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick's Alzheimer Journey Education Series
Presentation: Understanding Grief
York Care Centre - Register: 506-459-4280 | 1-800-664-8411 - info@alzheimernb.ca

​​July 2, 2018  ​
Narrative Matters - Enschede, The Netherlands
Workshop: Awakening Ordinary Wisdom & Finding Stillness in Your Story
​Visit Conference website here 

​February 15, 2018
​CBC Radio Interview Information Morning - Dealing With Loneliness

February 12, 2018
CBC Radio Interview - Maritime Noon—A Discussion on Loneliness
Monday - Noon-1:00 PM Atlantic, Canada ​​

November 19, 2017
Symposium Workshop: Varieties of Meditative Practice
St. Thomas University Fredericton, NB, Canada

November 16, 2017
Book Reading: Public Library, Fredericton, NB, Canada 
Thursday 7pm-8pm​

​October 24, 2017
University of New Brunswick Retired​ Employees Association, Fredericton, NB Canada 
"Discover and Explore Your Personal Pathways to Stillness"

October 14, 2017
Book Reading and Signing: Indigo Place Montreal Trust - ​Montreal, Quebec, Canada

June 3, 2017
Pathways to Stillness book reading and signing: ​Chapters Moncton, NB, Canada

March 18, 2017
Pathways to Stillness book reading and signing: 
Indigo Books, Saint John, NB, Canada

​January 18, 2018 
Men's Christian Spirituality Group, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada - Busyness, Men, Tai Chi and Stillness 

February 3, 2018 
Mindfulness and Contemplative Practices in Education Workshop. ​University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada ​

Stillness Environment: Aging and Tai Chi university undergraduate credit course

February 14, 2018
University of New Brunswick Retired​ Employees Association, Fredericton, NB, Canada 

February 25, 2018 
Book Signing-Westminster Books-Saturday 1pm-3pm-Fredericton, NB, Canada

Pathways to Stillness Book Launch,  November 2017 

Saint Tomas University, Gerontology Department and the Office of Research Services Invite You to Celebrate the Publication of...
​Pathways to Stillness: Reflect, Release, Renew 
by Gary Irwin-Kenyon 
THE ROTUNDA (ROOM 318) BRIAN MULRONEY HALL
​October 6, 2016

​​Book Signing, Sunbury Shores Art and Nature Centre, Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm, Water Street St. Andrews NB, Canada 
October 2016
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Twente University, Enschede, The Netherlands, Centre for eHealth and Wellbeing Research and Lifestory Lab.
October 2016
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Workshop, Centre for Inter-American Studies, University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
April 2016
​Storying Later Life: Narrative Gerontology theory and Practice - Dr. Gary Kenyon