Upcoming events and workshops
Death Literacy Monthly Book Group
A monthly book discussion on a topic related to Death, Dying, Grief or a related topic. This group meets on ZOOM on the first Monday* of the month at 6:00 pm EST. Please email [email protected] with the Subject: BOOK GROUP: Death Literacy to get further information. 2024 list of books in photo (always subject to changes)
Check out our other monthly group, Health and Wellness related topics. * Dates may be adjusted due to holidays. September and October groups will read same books, and will join together for discussion due to holidays.
Health & Wellness Book Group
A once a month book discussion on a topic related to Health & Wellness related topics. This group meets on ZOOM on the second Monday** of the month starting July 1st at 6:00 pm EST. Please email [email protected] with the Subject: BOOK GROUP: Health & Wellness to get further information. Check out our other monthly group, Death Literacy with Death, Dying and Grief related topics. **Always subject to changes. Dates might be adjusted due to holidays. In September and October due to holidays, we will combine the two groups and read the same books.
Map of Memory Lane, a children’s book & workshop
Coming soon: If interested, please inquire to get put on the list for the next session.
Children can join Laura for a 30-45 minute workshop or individual session where they can explore “Memory Lane.” Using a wonderfully written picture book by Francesca Lynn Arnoldy with art by YoungJu Kim, this book can actually be used for “children of all ages.” It is a gentle walk through the main character’s life with her Nana, and how Memory Lane can be accessed. Francesca has included a companion activity book for supporting kids through the process. In addition there will be a one page “Tips for Supporting Children through Difficult Conversations and the Inevitability of Loss” for parents to take home.
Living Fully & Dying Prepared, 6 week workshop
Coming soon to a town / location near you. Would you like to host in your town? at your Senior Center, Church/Synagogue, Place of Business or at your Organization? If you are interested, please inquire with Laura. Email: [email protected]
Past events
These are past events and workshops. Should you not find what you are looking for in our current offerings, please reach out to inquire, our schedule is always changing.
Free Information Session in Berlin, MA
Join Laura at 19 Carter in Berlin, MA for a free information session exploring the role of an End-of-Life Doula, and Death Literacy Specialist as well as information about the Living Fully and Dying Prepared 6 week workshop series.
Tuesday, September 24th at 5:00 pm
Living Fully & Dying Prepared (6 week) Workshop offered as part of Bay Path Adult Evening Classes
Limited Enrollment – Registration Begins August 12, 2024
Register directly with Bay Path Fee for this series is $129.00 plus workbook.
Living Fully & Dying Prepared Workshop-Barre, MA
A six week book series in Barre, MA. Join us for this series at Listening Wellness Center on Friday mornings UPDATED START DATE of September 6th This will run September 6 -October 11th, 8:30 am-10:30 am Don’t miss out! Reserve your space at this introductory price of $85.00 per person. Limited to 10 participants.
Please email [email protected] with any questions. For more information on Listening Wellness Center visit their website www.listeningwellness.org
Additional offerings coming up in various locations. Pricing after September 1 is $129.00 with sliding scale.
Evening offering is now only at Bay Path. The Wednesday evening session that was scheduled at Listening Wellness Center is cancelled.
Death Literacy Book Group for June
June 2024 The FREE book discussion group meets on ZOOM on the first Monday* of the month starting June 3rd at 6:30 pm EST. Please email [email protected] with the Subject: BOOK GROUP: Death Literacy to get ZOOM link and details.
Book for June 2024 “Annie Freeman’s Fabulous Traveling Funeral” by Kris Radish. Visit her website for more info.
The forward says, “This book, which some might think is about dying, is really about living. It is for any woman-every woman-who has ever lost something or someone she loved and then grieved, touched the sorrowful edges of her own soul, embraced the heart of loss-and then moved forward. “
Check out our other monthly group, Health and Wellness related topics. * Dates may be adjusted due to holidays.
Living Fully & Dying Prepared Workshop-Evening
A six week book series EVENING Option for this workshop is currently through Bay Path Nights. See description above for details.
Please email [email protected] with any questions or to inquire about future evening programs.
Worcester Women’s Leadership Conference, Vendor
Thursday, May 2nd, 7:30 am-4:00 pm, DCU Center, Worcester, MA
Details can be found by clicking here
Rutland Historical Society Spring Fair, Vendor
Saturday, May 18th, 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Main Street, Rutland, MA
Details about the event can be found here
Barre MA 250th Anniversary Fall Fair, Vendor
Saturday, September 14th, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, On the Common, Barre, MA