“Darkness To Light” Invites Sunrise Watching For Anyone Impacted By Suicide and Overdose

Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation (GPHSF) is hosting the second annual ‘Darkness To Light Winter Solstice Gathering’ that invites those impacted by suicide and overdose to Rogers Cove to watch the sunrise on Dec. 21, announced Thursday.

Photo courtesy of GPHSF.

GPHSF encourages those attending to arrive at 7:30 a.m. and join the moment of silence as the sun rises over the lake.

“Our community has been significantly impacted by suicide and overdose and we hope that this gathering will help create a space where those directly touched can come together for a quiet moment,” says Julie Brown, last year’s host.

Brown is returning this year to lead the group with a message of support and a moment of silence as the sun rises on the winter solstice morning.

The rain or shine event is free of charge, though donations to support suicide bereavement work through Hospice Peterborough can be made through GPHSF’s website.

“The holidays can be a difficult time for those struggling with bereavement,” says Vince Bierworth, GPHSF executive director. “After feedback about how impactful last year’s event was, we are glad to be able to offer once again some comfort for people impacted by suicide and overdose in our community.”

Register online here.

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Welcome to the First Day of Winter (So Where's The Snow, Eh?)

Welcome to the first day of Winter/Winter Solstice... but where on earth is the snow?! All we see is fog.

Thankfully, the hours of sunlight get longer after the 22nd!

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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