Jun
29
6:30 PM18:30
Jul
9
6:00 PM18:00
Death Wishes (Week 1)
Week One – Getting Oriented
We’ll dive right in and start by getting oriented. This week includes conversations about personal experiences with death and our own reflections about mortality. You will begin organizing personal, insurance, and medical information and gather the basic details that would be needed in the event of a sudden death (as well as a planned one).
You may feel like sticking a fork in your eye—or mine!—as you begin listing logins and passwords, but know that your family will be very grateful you took the time to do this now.
You will be in good company as you lean into new people who will be here for reasons similar to yours.
Jul
14
6:30 PM18:30
Jul
16
6:00 PM18:00
Death Wishes (Week 2)
Week Two – Essentials & Legal Matters
This week focuses on the essential legal pieces, and may include a special guest speaker. who will join us to explain key legal considerations and answer your questions.
You will also spend time organizing important documents, confirming that you have decision-makers in place for both financial and medical matters, and reviewing financial accounts, insurance policies, and any debts that will eventually need to be addressed.
Jul
20
6:00 PM18:00
Madbury Death Cafe
A Death Café is a group led discussion about experiences, thoughts, and perspectives about death and dying, held in a safe space with a facilitator (me!) who will ensure that everyone who wants to speak is given the time to do so. There is no advice offered, assigned topics, or guidance shared and the discussions follow guidelines that are universal to Death Cafe’s throughout the United States and world.
They are free to the public.
And even more good news - cake will be served!
Jul
23
6:00 PM18:00
Death Wishes (Week 3)
Week Three – Care & End-of-Life Wishes
This week feels less checklist-y with more thoughtful and intentional reflection. Through a guided meditation, you will explore, and then document, details that are often overlooked when thinking about end-of-life care.
This includes choices such as where you would like to be, what you want around you, who you do—or do not—want caring for you, and who you would like nearby during your final days.
Jul
24
7:30 PM19:30
Jul
29
6:30 PM18:30
Jul
30
6:00 PM18:00
Death Wishes (Week 4)
Week Four – After-Death Plans
This week focuses on the practical arrangements that take place after death. While some people feel these decisions are less important, making them ahead of time can greatly reduce the burden on loved ones during an already difficult time.
You will consider things like final resting place, funeral or memorial arrangements, service details and participants, and important contacts who should be notified. We will discuss the importance of a healing funeral and what that entails. During this week you will also begin gathering information—and ideally drafting—your own obituary and other public announcements.
Aug
6
6:00 PM18:00
Death Wishes (Week 5)
Week Five – Legacy & Remembering
This week invites you to reflect on legacy. How and would you like to be remembered a certain way? What stories, wisdom, or memories, if any, might you want to leave behind?
You may choose to begin a legacy project, decide who should receive meaningful personal items (and perhaps why), and through a guided meditation, we will draft one letter to one loved one (to be finished later if necessary) who will receive it after your death (or on significant occasions you may miss.)
Aug
12
6:30 PM18:30
Aug
13
6:00 PM18:00
Death Wishes (Week 6)
Week Six – Integration & Conversation
Our final week is about reflection and integration. We will revisit any areas that may have felt challenging or unfinished and discuss what it means to become more comfortable with the reality of death.
We will also talk about how to share your completed binder with your loved ones and reflect on your experience throughout the workshop.
We will end our six weeks with a “graduation” ritual to acknowledge all that you have learned and done,
Additional guest speakers may join us depending on availability.
Aug
17
6:00 PM18:00
Madbury Death Cafe
A Death Café is a group led discussion about experiences, thoughts, and perspectives about death and dying, held in a safe space with a facilitator (me!) who will ensure that everyone who wants to speak is given the time to do so. There is no advice offered, assigned topics, or guidance shared and the discussions follow guidelines that are universal to Death Cafe’s throughout the United States and world.
They are free to the public.
And even more good news - cake will be served!
Aug
21
7:00 PM19:00
Aug
28
6:30 PM18:30
Sep
10
6:30 PM18:30
Sep
21
6:00 PM18:00
Madbury Death Cafe
A Death Café is a group led discussion about experiences, thoughts, and perspectives about death and dying, held in a safe space with a facilitator (me!) who will ensure that everyone who wants to speak is given the time to do so. There is no advice offered, assigned topics, or guidance shared and the discussions follow guidelines that are universal to Death Cafe’s throughout the United States and world.
They are free to the public.
And even more good news - cake will be served!
Sep
26
6:30 PM18:30
Jun
25
6:00 PM18:00
The Departure Lounge: Conversations for the Living and Leaving (Copy)May (Copy)
For anyone who is death curious.
Western Culture has not given us real role models for how to embrace death and dying. Yet, it is something that we will all do 100% successfully. So, let’s talk about it.
Having rich, open, and honest discussions about death, dying, the afterworld, our wishes, varying beliefs, grief, and loss are just a few of the things that are very worthy of discussion. The more we discuss our concerns, thoughts and feelings, the easier it is to embrace the concept.
Talking about death is not morbid. Nor will it instantly summon the grim reaper to knock on your door any more than buying a lottery ticket will instantly win you millions of dollars. We will not all win millions of dollars. But we will all die. Why not be prepared?
Come join us to talk about your deepest questions, concerns, and experiences. Each month there will be 3 topics from which to choose- ones brought in by participants and ones pre-determined. The conversations will be group discussions and will be a safe place to share experiences, ask questions, and learn. All are welcome.
Meetings will be held the fourth Thursdays of the month, at Peace of the Planet (12 Fern Way, Madbury, NH)
Kindly RSVP so we can create a comfortable space for you.
There is no fee required. Light refreshments will be served.
June Topics
How has talking about dying changed how you live?
If you have dementia and a heart blockage, would you choose to extend your life with heart surgery or would you rather die of a heart attack? {Controversial questions}
Group topic
Jun
15
6:00 PM18:00
Madbury Death Cafe
A Death Café is a group led discussion about experiences, thoughts, and perspectives about death and dying, held in a safe space with a facilitator (me!) who will ensure that everyone who wants to speak is given the time to do so. There is no advice offered, assigned topics, or guidance shared and the discussions follow guidelines that are universal to Death Cafe’s throughout the United States and world.
They are free to the public.
And even more good news - cake will be served!
Jun
14
6:30 PM18:30
May
31
6:30 PM18:30
May
28
6:00 PM18:00
The Departure Lounge: Conversations for the Living and Leaving May
For anyone who is death curious.
Western Culture has not given us real role models for how to embrace death and dying. Yet, it is something that we will all do 100% successfully. So, let’s talk about it.
Having rich, open, and honest discussions about death, dying, the afterworld, our wishes, varying beliefs, grief, and loss are just a few of the things that are very worthy of discussion. The more we discuss our concerns, thoughts and feelings, the easier it is to embrace the concept.
Talking about death is not morbid. Nor will it instantly summon the grim reaper to knock on your door any more than buying a lottery ticket will instantly win you millions of dollars. We will not all win millions of dollars. But we will all die. Why not be prepared?
Come join us to talk about your deepest questions, concerns, and experiences. Each month there will be 3 topics from which to choose- ones brought in by participants and ones pre-determined. The conversations will be group discussions and will be a safe place to share experiences, ask questions, and learn. All are welcome.
Meetings will be held the fourth Thursdays of the month, at Peace of the Planet (12 Fern Way, Madbury, NH)
Kindly RSVP so we can create a comfortable space for you.
There is no fee required. Light refreshments will be served.
May Topics
Dementia and end of life options
Suggestions for Death Cleaning
Group topic
May
21
6:00 PM18:00
May
14
6:00 PM18:00
May
13
6:30 PM18:30
May
11
6:00 PM18:00
Madbury Death Cafe
A Death Café is a group led discussion about experiences, thoughts, and perspectives about death and dying, held in a safe space with a facilitator (me!) who will ensure that everyone who wants to speak is given the time to do so. There is no advice offered, assigned topics, or guidance shared and the discussions follow guidelines that are universal to Death Cafe’s throughout the United States and world.
They are free to the public.
And even more good news - cake will be served!
May
7
6:00 PM18:00
May
1
6:30 PM18:30
Apr
30
6:00 PM18:00
Apr
29
6:00 PM18:00
The Departure Lounge: Conversations for the Living and Leaving
For anyone who is death curious.
Western Culture has not given us real role models for how to embrace death and dying. Yet, it is something that we will all do 100% successfully. So, let’s talk about it.
Having rich, open, and honest discussions about death, dying, the afterworld, our wishes, varying beliefs, grief, and loss are just a few of the things that are very worthy of discussion. The more we discuss our concerns, thoughts and feelings, the easier it is to embrace the concept.
Talking about death is not morbid. Nor will it instantly summon the grim reaper to knock on your door any more than buying a lottery ticket will instantly win you millions of dollars. We will not all win millions of dollars. But we will all die. Why not be prepared?
Come join us to talk about your deepest questions, concerns, and experiences. Each month there will be 3 topics from which to choose- ones brought in by participants and ones pre-determined. The conversations will be group discussions and will be a safe place to share experiences, ask questions, and learn. All are welcome.
Meetings will be held the fourth Thursdays of the month, at Peace of the Planet (12 Fern Way, Madbury, NH)
Kindly RSVP so we can create a comfortable space for you.
There is no fee required. Light refreshments will be served.
April Topics
Changing how we address death issues - language matters.
Dementia and End of Life
Group topic
Apr
25
10:30 AM10:30
Apr
23
6:00 PM18:00
Apr
22
12:00 AM00:00
Apr
20
6:00 PM18:00
Madbury Death Cafe
A Death Café is a group led discussion about experiences, thoughts, and perspectives about death and dying, held in a safe space with a facilitator (me!) who will ensure that everyone who wants to speak is given the time to do so. There is no advice offered, assigned topics, or guidance shared and the discussions follow guidelines that are universal to Death Cafe’s throughout the United States and world.
They are free to the public.
And even more good news - cake will be served!
Apr
17
6:30 PM18:30
Apr
16
6:00 PM18:00
Apr
5
2:30 PM14:30
Apr
1
6:30 PM18:30
Mar
29
2:30 PM14:30
Mar
26
6:00 PM18:00
The Departure Lounge: Conversations for the Living and Leaving
For anyone who is death curious.
Western Culture has not given us real role models for how to embrace death and dying. Yet, it is something that we will all do 100% successfully. So, let’s talk about it.
Having rich, open, and honest discussions about death, dying, the afterworld, our wishes, varying beliefs, grief, and loss are just a few of the things that are very worthy of discussion. The more we discuss our concerns, thoughts and feelings, the easier it is to embrace the concept.
Talking about death is not morbid. Nor will it instantly summon the grim reaper to knock on your door any more than buying a lottery ticket will instantly win you millions of dollars. We will not all win millions of dollars. But we will all die. Why not be prepared?
Come join us to talk about your deepest questions, concerns, and experiences. Each month there will be 3 topics from which to choose- ones brought in by participants and ones pre-determined. The conversations will be group discussions and will be a safe place to share experiences, ask questions, and learn. All are welcome.
Meetings will be held the fourth Thursdays of the month, at Peace of the Planet (12 Fern Way, Madbury, NH)
Kindly RSVP so we can create a comfortable space for you.
There is no fee required. Light refreshments will be served.
March Topics
How do you bring up/talk about dying and death with someone who is terminal?
Medical Aid in Dying in New Hampshire, Vermont, and Canada. Options, differences, what can be done to help advocate for New Hampshire.
Group topic
Mar
23
6:00 PM18:00
Madbury Death Cafe
A Death Café is a group led discussion about experiences, thoughts, and perspectives about death and dying, held in a safe space with a facilitator (me!) who will ensure that everyone who wants to speak is given the time to do so. There is no advice offered, assigned topics, or guidance shared and the discussions follow guidelines that are universal to Death Cafe’s throughout the United States and world.
They are free to the public.
And even more good news - cake will be served!
Mar
21
12:00 AM00:00
Death Wishes Registration Opens
Registration for Death Wishes opens today!
Seven spots remain.
Registration closes on April 13th (or when class is filled ) for the First Cohort (April 16 - May 21)
Mar
20
2:30 PM14:30
Mar
18
6:30 PM18:30
New Moon Sound Healing in Pisces
The Energy of the new moon in Pisces is about being in the flow. As a water sign, the energy of Pisces asks us to stop fighting the current, and just be and to follow the current to see where it takes you. Picture yourself laying back and floating, with the noise quieted and the trust that the gentle current is moving you in the right direction.
Come join us as we allow ourselves to just “be” and float in the beautiful sound waves of a pisces sound healing where you will find yourself peaceful and grounded, ready to allow what is meant to be.
Mar
17
2:30 PM14:30
Mar
8
2:30 PM14:30
Mar
3
2:30 PM14:30