Come join us in this safe space to discuss your concerns and questions. As the second meeting of the month, at these meetings we explore a specific topic, the meeting is usually led by a specialist in the field, generally a UUSM member. You will gain resources and guidelines enabling you to be comfortable when called upon by friend, family, or to be there for yourself. Facilitated by Cassandra Christenson, retired RN whose life's work has been with end-of-life concerns. 

 A wide variety of topics arise in these evenings of warmth and sharing about a most profound and mysterious time of life. In May, 12 of us met for a workshop on detailed information about personalizing an Advance Healthcare Directive; we probably need to do that again in a few months. If you don't think you need an Advance Directive, or you did a Living Will a decade or two ago, please consider reading physician Atul Gawande's excellent, popular book, “Being Mortal.”

Our group, also known as Conversations about Death, looks for ways to explore our relationship with death, and we make informed preparations for understanding dying, grief, and living fully. Questions – both broad and specific – are an important part of this journey, as is listening with open hearts and minds. Contact: Joyce Holmen for more information.