Virtual Death Cafe via Zoom, every third Thursday of the month

Each month we hold a safe space for like minded folks to gather and talk about their mortality in a group led discussion.

Please see below for the Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82925995358?pwd=clE5Q1JpZVRiMXJzbnh0bGVNL29NUT09

Decemeber 7th – Holiday Blues & How to Stay Alert

Holiday grief and remembering those we’ve lost. Being grateful for our time here on earth together as we connect and continue to learn and grow into our third act.

Discuss death in a group-directed discussion. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. With Sahara Farrugio, a licensed funeral director specializing in advanced planning.

Note: Death Cafe is a discussion group, not a grief support or counseling session.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88956255800

Virtual Death Cafe via Zoom, every third Thursday of the month

Each month we hold a safe space for like minded folks to gather and talk about their mortality in a group led discussion.

Please see below for the Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82925995358?pwd=clE5Q1JpZVRiMXJzbnh0bGVNL29NUT09

November 2nd – Honoring Our Veterans (11th= Veterans Day)

Discuss death in a group-directed discussion. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. With Sahara Farrugio, a licensed funeral director specializing in advanced planning.

Note: Death Cafe is a discussion group, not a grief support or counseling session.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88956255800

Virtual Death Cafe via Zoom, every third Thursday of the month

Each month we hold a safe space for like minded folks to gather and talk about their mortality in a group led discussion.

Please see below for the Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82925995358?pwd=clE5Q1JpZVRiMXJzbnh0bGVNL29NUT09

October 5th – Estate & Long Term Care Planning *Preparing for Medicaid* (Long Term Care Planning Month)

**Clergy Appreciation Month**

Join elder law attorney ______ to become aware of various ways you can protect your assets. From simple estate planning tips, to identifying the 3 most important documents to have in place for your family/estate, to understanding the basics of Medicaid and why it may be important for you to begin planning now.

Discuss death in a group-directed discussion. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. With Sahara Farrugio, a licensed funeral director specializing in advanced planning.

Note: Death Cafe is a discussion group, not a grief support or counseling session.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88956255800

Virtual Death Cafe via Zoom, every third Thursday of the month

Each month we hold a safe space for like minded folks to gather and talk about their mortality in a group led discussion.

Please see below for the Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82925995358?pwd=clE5Q1JpZVRiMXJzbnh0bGVNL29NUT09

September 7th – In-Home or Facility Living – A Comparison (10-16th = National Assisted Living Week)

Representatives of home care and assisted living facilities will guide you through a tour of options and benefits of living in your own home vs. in a facility staffed with care.

Discuss death in a group-directed discussion. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. With Sahara Farrugio, a licensed funeral director specializing in advanced planning.

Note: Death Cafe is a discussion group, not a grief support or counseling session.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88956255800

Virtual Death Cafe via Zoom, every third Thursday of the month

Each month we hold a safe space for like minded folks to gather and talk about their mortality in a group led discussion.

Please see below for the Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82925995358?pwd=clE5Q1JpZVRiMXJzbnh0bGVNL29NUT09

August 3rd – Senior Olympics/Trivia (21st = World Senior Citizen Day)

A collaboration of efforts to host a 1st annual SFP Senior Olympics/Jeopardy

Discuss death in a group-directed discussion. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. With Sahara Farrugio, a licensed funeral director specializing in advanced planning.

Note: Death Cafe is a discussion group, not a grief support or counseling session.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88956255800

Virtual Death Cafe via Zoom, every third Thursday of the month

Each month we hold a safe space for like minded folks to gather and talk about their mortality in a group led discussion.

Please see below for the Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82925995358?pwd=clE5Q1JpZVRiMXJzbnh0bGVNL29NUT09

July 6th – Navigating Lonliness & Depression (11th = “Cheer up the Lonely” Day)

What do I do after my spouse or loved one dies? How do I cope with the loss and get back to living? Join therapist _______ to learn new ways to manage difficult transitions. Will cover and explore different kinds of grief and discuss some grievers experience unresolved/disenfranchised grief.

Discuss death in a group-directed discussion. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. With Sahara Farrugio, a licensed funeral director specializing in advanced planning.

Note: Death Cafe is a discussion group, not a grief support or counseling session.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88956255800

Virtual Death Cafe via Zoom, every third Thursday of the month

Each month we hold a safe space for like minded folks to gather and talk about their mortality in a group led discussion.

Please see below for the Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82925995358?pwd=clE5Q1JpZVRiMXJzbnh0bGVNL29NUT09

June 1st – What Happens When I Die?

Join Funeral Director and founder of Smart Funeral Planning Sahara Farrugio, as she takes you on a tour of what to expect when a death occurs. Pulling back the layers of what takes place before, during, and after a death will allow you to become familiar with the processes so you can be prepared, rather than reactive, to the inevitable.

**All funeral home owners in Stamford will be invited to partake in a Q&A**

Discuss death in a group-directed discussion. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. With Sahara Farrugio, a licensed funeral director specializing in advanced planning.

Note: Death Cafe is a discussion group, not a grief support or counseling session.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88956255800

Virtual Death Cafe via Zoom, every third Thursday of the month

Each month we hold a safe space for like minded folks to gather and talk about their mortality in a group led discussion.

Please see below for the Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82925995358?pwd=clE5Q1JpZVRiMXJzbnh0bGVNL29NUT09

May 4th – Staying Safe in Spring/Summer

Shivonne Mathison, owner of Cure Home Care, will provide checklists to enable you to stay safe in your own home as you age. Learn ways to avoid trips and falls with simple tips and tricks you can implement immediately and at little to no cost. Will also cover tips on staying safe in the summer sun as well as cyber security and identity theft.

Discuss death in a group-directed discussion. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. With Sahara Farrugio, a licensed funeral director specializing in advanced planning.

Note: Death Cafe is a discussion group, not a grief support or counseling session.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88956255800

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY

Do you get overwhelmed when thinking about death or funeral planning? It's completely normal to feel uneasy when faced with topics or processes you aren't familiar with. Despite death being the one thing we all have in common; we almost never engage in conversation about it. Funeral planning should be done ahead of time - logically, not emotionally. Let Smart Funeral Planning's educational program help you confront, explore, and prepare for death so you can get back to living life.

Since becoming a Licensed Funeral Director in April 2016, Sahara has received certification as a Funeral Celebrant and has obtained her Connecticut Insurance License to practice as an Advanced Planning Specialist. In 2021 Sahara founded Smart Funeral Planning, a service that allows individuals the opportunity to explore their options, easily compare local providers, and ensure their plan meets their needs, as well as their budget. Sahara participates in many events and activities including ‘Death Cafes’ and ‘Funeral Planning Parties’ all across Connecticut to expand awareness and provide comfort to those in need. She is on the board of the Connecticut Green Burial Grounds and wishes to have a green burial for herself when that day inevitably arrives. Sahara and her husband live in Weston with their 2 daughters.

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Your Registration Confirmation Notice includes the Zoom link for the program. No computer/internet at home? Call the Library for the phone number, meeting ID & password and join us over the phone.

Use link below to sign up through Bloomfield Public Library:

https://bplct.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=11138&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/04/01

Virtual Death Cafe via Zoom, every third Thursday of the month

Each month we hold a safe space for like minded folks to gather and talk about their mortality in a group led discussion.

Please see below for the Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82925995358?pwd=clE5Q1JpZVRiMXJzbnh0bGVNL29NUT09

April 6th – How Can We (Re)Connect With Nature? (Earth Day)

This program will explore the positives/negatives of the modern world in America and how technological advances have affected our status as we reach the third act of our lives. Focus on pharmaceutical drugs, hospitals/assisted living/hospice care, covid fears and isolation, embalming, green burial, human composting, gardening, and more.

Discuss death in a group-directed discussion. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. With Sahara Farrugio, a licensed funeral director specializing in advanced planning.

Note: Death Cafe is a discussion group, not a grief support or counseling session.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88956255800

Virtual Death Cafe via Zoom, every third Thursday of the month

Each month we hold a safe space for like minded folks to gather and talk about their mortality in a group led discussion.

Please see below for the Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82925995358?pwd=clE5Q1JpZVRiMXJzbnh0bGVNL29NUT09

March 2nd – There’s an Elephant in the Room! (Intro/Ice-Breaker)

Group led conversation exploring taboo topics that are faced on a daily basis:

Namely death, end of life wishes & planning, grief (& how our culture deals/does not deal with it), green burial, loneliness & depression, prescription drug abuse & dependence, long term care statistics, the lack of attention/care for Veterans, and holiday triggers.