Death (and Life) Cafe: an opportunity to discuss our inevitable mortality
At a Death Cafe, people drink tea, eat cake, and discuss death. The aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives.
A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group not a grief support or counseling session.
Death Cafes are offered:
- On a not for profit basis
- In a respectful and confidential space
- With no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product or course of action
- Alongside refreshing drinks and nourishing food – and cake – your own in this case!
If you find this event of value and desire to support future gatherings, there will be an opportunity make a donation.
Life and Mortality:
Developing your personal end-of-life comfort plan.
Mid May: exact Date TBD
Time: TBD (afternoon)
Location: Ludington Senior Citizens Center 308 S Rowe St, Ludington, MI 49431
Phone: (231) 845-6841
Donations appreciated
Life and Mortality:
Developing your personal end-of-life comfort plan.
-Have you considered where and how you want to be cared for as you approach your mortal end?
-Does your family know how you wish to be cared for in your final months, weeks, or days?
-Do you know what your options are?
You are invited to join the exploration.
If you find this event of value and desire to support future gatherings, there will be an opportunity make a donation.
Presentation by Marie Stycos of Mindful Passages.
Future Life and Mortality Topics:
Each presentation will be 30 to 45 minutes followed by discussion
Presentation by Marie Stycos of Mindful Passages.
Here is information related to the next three events:
What is the When You Die Documentary Trilogy ?
The When You Die trilogy seeks to foster good conversations around death by de-mystifying the dying process by reducing our fear of death through knowledge. With insight and humor, these topics are explored with leading clinicians who have spent their careers at the bedside, researchers studying the nature of consciousness, and personal stories of love and loss.Discussing what happens when we die with curiosity and compassion allows.
Bio for Director / Producer – Johanna J. Lunn
Award-winning producer, director, and writer Johanna Lunn has contributed to many compelling, entertaining, and profoundly thought provoking programs during her 30+ years in the business. In addition to film festival awards, her work has received eight Canadian Screen Award nominations and won three. She has also produced or directed films for the National Film Board of Canada, CTV, IFC Canada, and The W Network. Her work has been shown around the world. Johanna is the co-founder of the When You Die Project, which includes a resource rich website, podcasts, and a documentary trilogy. She resides with her husband Steve on the North Atlantic coast near Halifax, Nova Scotia.
50% of all donations go to support WhenYouDie.org
Mindful Passages Presents the When You Die documentary film:
I n T h e R e a l m o f D e a t h & D r e a m i n g :
D o e s C o n s c i o u s n e s s C o n t i n u e A f t e r D e a t h ?
This film in the “When You Die’ film trilogy brings viewers on a journey to discover if consciousness continues after death by exploring personal stories of near-death experiences, deathbed visions, scientific insights, and more.
Interviews with leading clinicians and researchers who have spent their careers studying these experiences and the nature of consciousness are shared. Their stories are revealed with humor and compassion.
The 1 hour documentary will be followed by discussion.
Cost: Donation (50% of donations go to support WhenYouDie.org)
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In Person Presentations:
April 14, 2025 @ 1:15 PM
Scottville Area Senior Center 140 S Main St, Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4705
May 7 @ 2:30 PM
Senior Center/ Manistee County Council on Aging 260 St. Mary‘s Parkway, Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6477
Mindful Passages Presents the When You Die documentary film:
Saying Goodbye: Preparing for Death
How can we talk about death? What is a good death? Does the body need help to die? What quality of life is enough for us? Where do we want to die? What is a conscious death?
Could we have one?
Through stories from professionals who have spent their careers at the bedside, Saying Goodbye opens the door to good conversations about what is possible as we pass from this life, and what that may look life for us and our loved ones.
The 1 hour documentary will be followed by discussion.
Cost: Donation (50% of donations go to support WhenYouDie.org)
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In Person Presentations:
April 21, 2025 @ 1:30 PM
Scottville Area Senior Center 140 S Main St, Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4705
May 14 @ 2:30 PM
Senior Center/ Manistee County Council on Aging 260 St. Mary‘s Parkway, Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6477
Mindful Passages Presents the When You Die documentary film:
Architecture of Death: The Inner World of Dying
What happens as we are dying? What could the final months, weeks, and days of life look like for the person who is dying? And the people who love them?
Architecture of Death explores the physical aspect of dying, as well as the unseen felt experiences that can occur, such as: the changing roles with in a family, the potential to heal old wounds, death bed visions or dreams, messages to loved ones from the dying or recently passed, and a host of other phenomenon.
The 1 hour documentary will be followed by discussion.
Cost: Donation (50% of donations go to support WhenYouDie.org)
.
In Person Presentations:
April 21, 2025 @ 1:30 PM
Scottville Area Senior Center 140 S Main St, Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4705
May 14 @ 2:30 PM
Senior Center/ Manistee County Council on Aging 260 St. Mary‘s Parkway, Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6477
Free 30 Min. Discovery Call
Satisfy some curiosity by talking with Marie about end-of-life planning and education offerings.