Aging and Death Cafe at Vershire Town Center

Subject: Monday Aging and Death Cafe 5:30 to 7 pm at the VTC

Come join us at this month's Aging and Death Cafe

What is something we all have in common? We are all
aging!! Aging and death can bring such strong emotions and reactions
and is often a topic we avoid. Might we be able to break down the
stigma, embrace the inevitable, and maybe even enjoy
the conversations along the way?
We will be leading an ongoing,
multigenerational group in conversations and shared learning on the
topics of aging, death and all that might come up along the way. Have
cultural curiosities? Legal questions? Stories to share?
Advice to give? We want to hear it! As we progress in our group we
will bring in experts as needed, like lawyers, doctors, death
doulas, mental health professionals, chaplains, funeral directors just
for examples… and other areas that bubble up that
we aren’t even thinking of now. We hope you will join us in exploring
all of the areas of aging and death while enjoying some tea and snacks
and community!
We plan to meet on the fourth Monday of each month from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Vershire Town Center.

Maria Koehler, LICSW – has worked as a medical
social worker for 9 years with a variety of clinics including the cancer
center. She helped to enhance the advance care planning programs at DH
and organized community conversation related
to health care decision making and end of life planning. Death was
always something that terrified her and seemed better left undiscussed,
but through embracing those difficult conversations, Maria has learned
that so
much joy can be found when we look at life and
what makes it meaningful… and so much peace can be found when we let go
of the fear. She is a mom of two and an active community member who
loves to exercise, sing, and eat delicious food!
Reva
Seybolt, MBA, Personal Coach - has worked with clients since 1988 on
their self-exploration and healing from trauma, abuse, and regular life.
Reva currently offers individual sessions and groups, both in person
and online, releasing limiting beliefs and emotions especially around
aging. Besides loving to explore aging and death, Reva helps around town
and works and drives her pair, Tom and Ellie.