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Dying to Know!! — A Moderated Discussion Group on Death and Dying (In-person)
Monday, January 13
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Registration Required Below Join us in a judgment-free environment where participants, often strangers, can openly engage in discussion on the topic of death and dying. “Dying to Know” is a moderated discussion group created to explore and normalize conversations around death and dying. Mickey Nelson and Sue Broudy, certified End-of-Life Doulas, will guide open conversations around mortality. Participants are invited to attend, listen, and share in the conversation as they feel comfortable. All perspectives are welcomed and respected. “Dying to Know” is not a grief support group or counseling session, but a space for sharing conversations and questions about dying and deepening our awareness about death. Group meetings will be held on the second Monday of the month. About Our FacilitatorsSue Broudy was certified as an End of Life Doula in 2016 with INELDA (Int'l. End of Life Doula Association). She is a Singer Songwriter, Reiki Master, LaHoChi Energy and Sound Practitioner. Sue has written five children’s books. Her first, entitled Rosie, Leafers & PawPaw, helps open the conversation with children about transitioning, being just another part of life. Sue leads sound workshops and meditations and impromptu musical gatherings for healing. suebroudy.com for more info.
Mickey Nelson has been a business owner and independent contractor since 1969! For the past 20+ years he has represented a company called Designs for Health, calling upon Health Care practitioners who focus on maximizing patient health through nutrition and lifestyle choices. He has been a hospice volunteer at Danbury Regional Hospice for the past 1 yr+ and has became a certified end-of-life doula thru Doulagivers (Doulagivers.com). He can be contacted at Dyingtoknow47@yahoo.com
Adult Chess Club (In-Person)
Monday, January 13
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Registration Recommended, See Below We invite all adult chess players and chess enthusiasts to participate in our newly launched, weekly Adult Chess Club. No prior chess knowledge is required; all levels of experience are welcome to participate! The library will provide chess boards and pieces for all to use. As space is limited, we recommend participants register for each program that they plan to attend. About our facilitator: Matthew Shirvell (aka Coach Matt) is an avid chess player who has been teaching chess in Connecticut for over 6 years. He has competed in USCF tournaments across the country, worked as a tournament director to run some of the largest events in the state, and has helped his students reach their goals. Recently, in January 2023, one of his students earned sole 1st place in a USCF event with a perfect score!