A Circle of Friends • Tuesday, January 14 • 4 pm • Fireside Room

Our Circle of Friends group here in the Park has been meeting regularly every two months for the last two and a half years. We have grown into a very cohesive core group, and together we have been learning about the facts and the mysteries of the end of life. Gradually, we are becoming more knowledgeable and more comfortable with the idea of death.

This growing acceptance has inspired many of us to take steps in our lives now, steps that can bring us more peace and relaxation as we age. We have learned about trusts and wills, medical and emotional advanced directives, and other practical considerations. We have viewed films, had discussions, and listened to several guest speakers. By talking about these issues within the group, it becomes easier to communicate our wishes to friends and family.

Our original intention in creating Circle of Friends was, first, to bring together a group of our MVMCC neighbors who might be interested in learning more about aging, dying, and the end of life. Then, when ready, to serve as informal support through visiting or being available to listen, share, help with errands, read …

Some people in the Circle of Friends feel that now is the moment to move forward on some version of the above idea. Thus, in our next meeting, we will be talking about it, brainstorming, and exploring possibilities of how we’d like to proceed.

Even if you feel like being only peripherally involved, your ideas and input will be really helpful! So please join us on Tuesday, October 8, at 4 pm in the Fireside Room.

Everyone is heartily invited! Questions? Contact Aneesha at devaaneesha@hotmail.com