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Presented in collaboration with the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and the BC Brain Wellness Program, this wellness-focused evening combines a visually soothing planetarium experience with a meaningful conversation with David Greenshields on mindfulness and resilience.
Doors open: 6:45pm
What to Expect
Planetarium Experience: Sunset Meditation
Travel through a breathtaking visual journey from the Grand Canyon to the North Pole, then relax under a star-filled night sky with gentle views of the Northern Lights. Designed as a quiet, dark, and restorative space, the Planetarium offers an ideal environment for meditation and stress relief—especially relevant for high-demand fields like STEM, where mental resilience is essential.
Mindfulness Talk with David Greenshields
Following the planetarium experience, join David Greenshields for a thoughtful talk on mindfulness—reclaiming the driver’s seat of your life, one raisin at a time. Hosted by Dr. Silke Cresswell and Alisa Hashimoto, this session explores practical, science-informed approaches to managing stress and supporting long-term well-being.
Wellness Connections
Enjoy a calming, non-caffeinated tea experience by Teakan, featuring It’s Not Apple Cider (warm Alder Leaf Tea) and Sparkling Osmanthus (a refreshing floral cold brew).
Relax, create, and unwind with mandalas! Mandalas are known to support mindfulness and focus, helping calm the mind and spark creativity. Doesn’t that sound like a perfect meditative break? During the event, try it for yourself by colouring intricate mandalas and take home a mandala colouring kit by donation!
About the Speaker: David Greenshields
David Greenshields trained in social work in Glasgow, Scotland, and has over 40 years of experience supporting individuals with cognitive impairments and cancer. He trained with Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Centre for Mindfulness and is a certified teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). David has facilitated mindfulness programs for over 20 years, including weekly sessions with the BC Brain Wellness Program.