Death-Over-Drinks: A Die-A-Logue (BRATTLEBORO, VT)
Join other mortals interested in discussing the thing we all have in common, we're all going to die someday. No experience necessary!
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Location
11 Green St
11 Green Street Brattleboro, VT 05301About this event
- Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
Death-Over-Drinks: a Die-A-Logue is a FREE community event where all are welcome to talk about death, dying and end-of-life. As a society we're kinda rusty talking about the thing we ALL have in common (we ALL will die someday) and often don't know where to go or who is willing to explore topics related to death and dying with us. It's for that reason the Pre-Dead Social Club (PDSC) exists and created opportunities like Death-Over-Drinks so we can take strides at practicing, normalizing and exploring together.
Death-Over-Drinks is not a grief session, but an occasion to gather and delve into topics that impact each and every one of us as we endeavor to navigate living and dying. We understand talking about death can be tender. We encourage you to show up and participate at your comfort level. We'll meet you where you're at.
Death is an event. Dying is a process...with a fuzzy-at-best timeline.
- As a society we are living longer and not necessarily healthier with family scattered about. The vast majority of us will be asked to navigate critical health care decisions in the ever changing landscape of modern medicine at a time when we're the most stressed and feel our worst.
- The vast majority of us will take on the role or receive non-paid, family caregiving with little to no understanding of the scope of those responsibilities, how to have meaningful conversations around our care and expand our care team.
So...come curious, lean in and meet others in your community looking to have meaningful conversations on topics that impact our eventual death. Show up solo, bring a friend, your significant other, neighbor or family member. It's a time to hear what others are thinking about and to share perspectives. We'll start with an ice breaker question in small groups and see where that conversation takes us!
Space is limited, so please reserve your spot today. Each small group is led by a community facilitator to support a great die-a-logue!
The MISSION of the Pre-Dead Social Club is to cultivate multi-generational communities interested in having compassionate conversations about death, dying and end-of-life, making it a bit easier, less burdensome, and more tenderhearted long before a life-altering or terminal diagnosis arises.
[ Health Note: If you are feeling under the weather or have had recent contact with anyone with COVID-19 or other highly contagious diseases, please join us another time in consideration for others in attendance. Thank you]
The Pre-Dead Social Club is RE-BUILDING communities that once knew how to offer support and navigate death, dying and end-of-life. For more information: www.predeadsocialclub.com
Join us at the HEART ROSE CLUB located at 11 Green Street, Bratlleboro, VT.
The HEART ROSE CLUB is our wonderful community partner who supports and understands the positive impact of building community and having these important conversations. The HEART ROSE CLUB is a wellness and event center in the heart Brattleboro, VT with programs that offer to: nourish your body, ease your mind and connect with your soul. Check out all they offer HERE.
Frequently asked questions
While we'd love everyone to be able to comfortably discuss death, dying and end-of-life, our events are geared specifically to adults 18+.
FREE parking is available with access for those with limited mobility. This location is wheelchair accessible.
We realize talking about our mortality, death, dying and related topics are tender topics, this is not a grief session. If you are in the throes of processing a recent death, respect where you are at and know we meet monthly and welcome you here when you are ready.
Since launching Death-Over-Drinks in March of 2023 we've welcomed people from their mid-20's to mid-90's of all backgrounds. All are welcome.
Our goal is to normalize conversations around death and dying. We ask those present to ponder an ice breaker question provided at the beginning of the event and then share your point of view, thoughts and stay curious. We hope you leave with a broader perspective than when you arrived for starters!