Death Cafe profile for BLLLINK
Death Cafe write up: Myrtle Beach Death Cafe
Posted by BLLLINK on May 21, 2024, 6:07 a.m.
Myrtle Beach hosted its inaugural Death Cafe at Old Town Crepes last night (Monday, May 20, 2024), drawing an intimate group of eight attendees. The evening was marked by lively and enriching conversations as participants delved into personal experiences and thought-provoking questions about life, death and dying.
From the very beginning, the group’s engagement was evident, with no awkward pauses or lulls in discussion. Despite being strangers at the start, the attendees quickly bonded, exchanging nods, smiles, and even hugs by the end of the night.
The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, thanks in part to the delicious homemade cake, cookies, and beverages generously provided by Tanya ...
With Old Town Crepes
May 20, 2024, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (Eastern)
Accepts donations
Since relocating to this area, several people have suggested to the facilitator that the Death Cafe model may be of interest to many in the area.
This is the first ...
With Facilitators from previous Berks-Lancaster-Lebanon area Death Cafes
April 18, 2022, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (eastern)
Free
Despite the long, lingering stresses of the pandemic, the Berks-Lancaster-Lebanon Death Cafes continue. While we miss the face-to-face sit across the table from one another Death Cafes, we've been ...
Death Cafe: December ZOOM Death Cafe EST Berks-Lancaster-Lebanon and beyond
Posted by BLLLINK on Dec. 6, 2021, 7:02 a.m.
With Facilitators from previous Berks-Lancaster-Lebanon area Death Cafes
Dec. 20, 2021, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (eastern)
Free
We believe in the importance of talking about the finality of life on earth is so important for each of us.
Over the years of holding these Death Cafes, people ...
With Facilitators from previous Berks-Lancaster-Lebanon area Death Cafes
Dec. 20, 2021, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (eastern)
Free
As another year comes to a close, we have found that monthly Death Cafes are important connecting points for people who are seeking opportunity to talk about this most valuable ...
With Facilitators from previous Berks-Lancaster-Lebanon area Death Cafes
Nov. 15, 2021, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (eastern)
Free
Join in the conversations with people you may recognize from previous in-person or on-line Death Cafes.
Conversations about living and dying can be difficult to have with those we love ...
With Facilitators from previous Berks-Lancaster-Lebanon area Death Cafes
Oct. 18, 2021, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (eastern)
Free
We're continuing out monthly Death
Cafes again in October.
As before, we hope you'll join the conversations as folks you know (and some you've not yet met ...
Death Cafe: Online September's Death Cafe EDT Come join us
Posted by BLLLINK on Aug. 26, 2021, 3:49 p.m.
With Facilitators from previous Berks-Lancaster-Lebanon area Death Cafes
Sept. 20, 2021, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (eastern)
Free
Our intent in holding these important discussion events remains as it's been for so many years: to give people who want to talk more about topics that seem so ...
With Facilitators from previous Berks-Lancaster-Lebanon area Death Cafes
Aug. 23, 2021, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (eastern)
Free
Continuing the Virtual Death Cafes.
Because of the continuing infections of Covid's new strain and because of concern about who's been vaccinated and who's not, we're ...
Death Cafe: Berks-Lancaster-Lebanon area ZOOM Death CafeEDT
Posted by BLLLINK on June 24, 2021, 3:11 a.m.
With PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Berks-Lancaster-Lebanon Service Area 13 partners
July 19, 2021, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (eastern)
Accepts donations
This is a continuation of the COVID-influenced virtual Death Cafes via ZOOM. Since March of 2020, we've tried to hold monthly Death Cafes to talk about death.
A general ...
Death Cafe write up: June Death Cafe via ZOOM EDT
Posted by BLLLINK on June 24, 2021, 2:53 a.m.
At this Covid-influenced ZOOM Death Cafe, 15 people from around the country dropped by to experience one of our more conversational monthly virtual Death Cafes.
The participants explored, questioned, shared and sometimes laughed as they easily and warmly welcomed meeting one another openly.
There was genuine acceptance of the sentiments voiced.
While we discussed the possibility of returning to the "face-to-face, sit around the tables" Death Cafe of pre-COVID times, most agreed the ZOOM format is a comfortable one and one that introduces people from a wider geographic area (past ZOOM Death Cafes have seen visitors from Canada, Australia and Europe, as well as other states).
It's ...
Death Cafe: Our first Death Cafe at the Exeter Community Library and it's live.
Posted by BLLLINK on June 24, 2021, 2:41 a.m.
With Exeter Community Library in collaboration with the PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources SA-13 partners' network
July 17, 2021, 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. (eastern)
Free
It's been so long since we've planned this sit-down at the tables in the safe space at the Exeter Community Library, but finally, the time has come.
Time ...
With PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Berks-Lancaster-Lebanon Service Area 13 partners
June 21, 2021, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (eastern)
Free
Dozens of Death Cafes held in the counties of Berks, Lancaster and Lebanon have developed quite a following.
We're just tickled that people like the comfort, the ease and ...
With PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Berks-Lancaster-Lebanon Service Area 13 partners
May 17, 2021, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (eastern)
Free
We'll expect to see some familiar faces and some new ones, too, at the May Death Cafe.
And we anticipate more conversations that are intriguing, genuine, authentic, compelling, confidential ...
With Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Service Area 13
March 22, 2021, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (eastern)
Free
The dozens of Death Cafes held in the counties of Berks, Lancaster and Lebanon have developed quite a following.
We're just tickled that people like the comfort, the ease ...
Death Cafe: Exeter Community Library Online Death Cafe EST
Posted by BLLLINK on Jan. 26, 2021, 8:47 a.m.
With Exeter Community Library in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources
Jan. 28, 2021, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (eastern)
Free
You're invited to the first 2021 Death Cafe; it will be, of course, a ZOOM Death Cafe conducted in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources ...
Death Cafe: Exeter Community Library EST Virtual Death Cafe
Posted by BLLLINK on Jan. 4, 2021, 2:21 p.m.
With Exeter Community Public Library
Jan. 28, 2021, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (EST)
Free
With Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Service Area 13 partners
Dec. 14, 2020, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (eastern)
Free
We are quite an informal Death Cafe. We do follow the Death Cafe model and we encourage lots of open conversation.
In recent Death Cafes, we've had visitors from ...
With Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Service Area 13 partners' netowrk
Nov. 9, 2020, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (eastern)
Free
With Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Service Area 13
Oct. 5, 2020, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (eastern)
Free
These are especially troublesome, confused and unusual days we're living in.
Because of the anxiety, stress and, yes, uncertainty that COVID-19 has thrown on everyone in the world, the ...
With Cramp-Hummel Funeral home in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources
Feb. 15, 2020, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (eastern)
Free
It's the first Death Cafe at the Cramp-Hummel Funeral Home in Reading.
Share your thoughts, concerns, expressions and explorations with other in an agenda-free setting.
Join us around the ...
Death Cafe: Another Wyomissing Public Library Death Cafe is here.
Posted by BLLLINK on Oct. 5, 2019, 8:07 p.m.
With Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Berks County Link partners in collaboration with the Wyomissing Public Library
Nov. 9, 2019, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (eastern)
Free
Join us for this fourth Death Cafe at the Wyomissing Public Library — a Death Cafe is a group centered discussion event that has no set agenda, no set objectives, no ...
Death Cafe: The second Death Cafe at Masonic Village in Elizabettown
Posted by BLLLINK on Oct. 5, 2019, 7:56 p.m.
With Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Lancaster County Link partners in collaboration with Masonic Village - Elizabethtown
Nov. 2, 2019, 9.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. (eastern)
Free
Come gatehr around a table - with a few others whom you may or may not know - and ponder the mysteries of life and death while enjoying delicions pastries and beverages ...
Death Cafe: Death Cafe at the Wyomissing Public Library
Posted by BLLLINK on Sept. 27, 2019, 10:43 a.m.
With Wyomissing Public Library in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources
Nov. 9, 2019, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (eastern)
Free
There's no charge to attend this Death Cafe, though we ask you to RSVP to let us know how many people will be there so we can have enough ...
Death Cafe: Death Cafe at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown
Posted by BLLLINK on Sept. 27, 2019, 10:18 a.m.
With Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Lancaster County Link partners in collaboration with Masonic Village - Elizabethtown
Nov. 2, 2019, 9.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. (eastern)
Free
Our Death Cafes are always free and open to everyone.
Because we want to insure we have enough cake, coffee, chairs and space, we do ask you to RSVP.
With Berks County Link
Nov. 9, 2019, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (EST)
Accepts donations
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in the Vineyards Bainbridge
Posted by BLLLINK on Sept. 16, 2019, 8:32 a.m.
We had our first vineyard Death Cafe at Nissley Vineyard in Pennsylvania. About 15 people attended, and we feasted on a 900lb Dutch Apple cake (maybe a little hyperbole here) in addition to a completely delectable peanut butter chocolate cake. The vineyard is a beautiful life-affirming, natural place, and it mirrored conversation that - though centered on death, dying and everything in between - was life-centric and death positive.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in Columbia
Posted by BLLLINK on Sept. 13, 2019, 8:02 a.m.
Our first Death Cafe in Columbia, PA was a success. A small group met at Rosie’s Cafe, where we shared engaging - and often laugh-out-loud funny - conversation while sharing one of our most elaborately decorated cakes to-date.
With Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Lancaster County partners' network in collaboration with Rose's Deli & more.
Aug. 26, 2019, 6.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (eastern)
Free
To have no discussion about life and the ultimate destination might be heading into the forest with nothing.
The life conversations that have been integral parts of the other Death ...
With Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources
Sept. 15, 2019, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (Eastern)
Free
We've been getting suggestions about this for years. What better a site for a seasonal transition time that an early afternoon Death Cafe in the vineyards at Nissley Vineyards ...
Death Cafe: Lancaster County's First Latino Death Cafe
Posted by BLLLINK on July 12, 2019, 5:07 p.m.
With PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources in collaboration with the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home
Sept. 19, 2019, 5.30 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. (eastern)
Free
We decided to hold this Death Cafe because one of our partners asked us to do this. Our partner noticed that death is a particularly difficult subject for some Latinos.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe | Lancaster Public Library
Posted by BLLLINK on May 27, 2019, 6:38 a.m.
18 persons attended the evening Death Cafe at the downtown Lancaster Public Library. A broad range of age demographics opened conversations that were quite interesting and diverse.
This was the second Death Cafe at the Library.
Death Cafe: Death Cafe 3rd one at the Wyomissing Public Library
Posted by BLLLINK on May 5, 2019, 9:19 a.m.
With Wyomissing Public Library in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources Berks County partners network
June 1, 2019, 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. (eastern)
Free
Persons who've attended previous Death Cafes conduced here at the Wyomissing Public Library have been so delighted with the library's beautiful, comfortable surroundings and the welcoming aura ... it ...
Death Cafe write up: A first for Myerstown | Death Cafe at StoneRidge Retirement Community: Poplar Run
Posted by BLLLINK on March 8, 2019, 8:34 a.m.
While not fully knowing what to expect, the folks who sat around the tables in the gorgeous setting at StoneRidge Retirement Living found their conversations to be revealing and comfortable.
18 people were glad they came and participated while enjoying cake, cookies, coffee and tea. One wondered when the next Death Cafe would be.
We'll be working on planning that.
Death Cafe: A first for Myerstown | Death Cafe at StoneRidge Retirement Community: Poplar Run
Posted by BLLLINK on Feb. 10, 2019, 8:31 a.m.
With Stone Ridge Retirement Community in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Lebanon County partners' network
March 7, 2019, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (eastern)
Free
This'll be the eighth Death Cafe in Lebanon County since we began facilitating this important conversation project ... there is never an agenda ... and there's no selling EVER.
Come ...
Death Cafe write up: Attend a Death Cafe at the Wyomissing Public Library
Posted by BLLLINK on Feb. 10, 2019, 8:17 a.m.
18 people convened around two tables to explore, share and ruminate about topics related to death ... and life.
This was the second Death Cafe hosted collaboratively by the Library and the Berks County partners' network of the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources.
Amongst those assembled were first-time participants and several who've sat in on previous Berks County Death Cafes.
Several of those were friends of Judy. Judy attended every previous Berks County Death Cafe; afflicted by breast cancer, she died on January 2, 2019.
Judy, this one is for you.
With Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Lancaster County Link partners in collaboration with the Lancaster Public Library
May 9, 2019, 6.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (eastern)
Free
This is the second Death Cafe at Lancaster's Downtown Library on Norht Duke Street. It's certainly convent and walkable, too.
There were so many positive comments following the ...
Death Cafe: It's a first time Death Cafe at Phoebe Berks
Posted by BLLLINK on Jan. 26, 2019, 8:16 p.m.
With Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Berks County Link partners in collaboration with Phoebe Berks
Feb. 22, 2019, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (eastern)
Free
This is the first time Pheobe Berks has collaborated with the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources to present a Death Cafe in th eWernersville area.
Won't you ...
Death Cafe write up: Lancaster PA Death Cafe III at The Long Community at Highland
Posted by BLLLINK on Jan. 26, 2019, 7:54 p.m. 1 comment
So what a great assembly of interesting people we had today.
27 interesting people with wonderful contributions coupled with special table facilitators, delicious cakes and coffee and tea presented by the delightful team at the Long Community proved to be a magical two hours.
During the wrap-up, one chimed, "Why can't we go for three hours?"
It was a great question, and we'll look at that the next time.
Today's Death Cafe participants included several people who've been at previous Death Cafes and several who had not. The overall feeling is that this Death Cafe, indeed, was an afternoon well invested.
Everyone wants to ...
Death Cafe: Attend a Death Cafe at the Wyomissing Public Library
Posted by BLLLINK on Dec. 29, 2018, 7:28 a.m.
With Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Berks County Link partners in collaboration with the Wyomissing Public Library
Feb. 9, 2019, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (eastern)
Free
Come, sit around the table with a small group of others you may know or you may not. But join the scintillating conversation about death … and life.
Yep, the FREE ...
Death Cafe: Lancaster PA Death Cafe III at The Long Community at Highland
Posted by BLLLINK on Dec. 13, 2018, 1:46 a.m.
With Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Lancaster County Link partners in collaboration with The Long Community at Highland
Jan. 26, 2019, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (eastern)
Free
This will be the third Death Cafe at the Long Community. We're sure the conversations at this one will be as vibrant and expansive at the previous.
Come join ...
Death Cafe: Death Cafe | the first at Masonic Village - Elizabethtown
Posted by BLLLINK on Oct. 15, 2018, 10:24 a.m.
With Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Lancaster County Link partners in collaboration with Masonic Village - Elizabethtown
Nov. 10, 2018, 9.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. (eastern)
Free
This FREE event is the first time people who may or may not know one anogher will sit together and share thoughts, questions, ideas and conversations about living and dying ...
Death Cafe write up: In downtown Lancaster | A Death Cafe at the Historic Fred F. Groff Event Center
Posted by BLLLINK on July 26, 2018, 9:08 a.m.
We had a really nice time at last night's Death Cafe. 16+ people came together around two tables to talk about life and death ... and enjoy the moment ... with delicious cakes and cookies.
A few of the evening's participants have come to previous Death Cafes, but for most, it was the first time. We had a guest who lives in Mazatlén, Mexico.
The two hours just breezed by and were filled with the best topics.
Death Cafe write up: Oley Valley Community Library Death Cafe
Posted by BLLLINK on July 21, 2018, 6:20 p.m.
This morning's Death Cafe at the Oley Valley Community Library saw a small, but engaged, group of people together to share interesting, considered thoughts in spirited and caring conversation about end of life.
We shared cookies, coffee and an exceptionally beautiful and scrumptious peanut butter-chocolate cake.
Cake, tea & coffee are as central to the Death Cafe as the surprisingly candid, caring and shared observations. Yes, it's entirely possible, even probable, to strike bonds in only two hours.
This was the second Death Cafe at the intimate Oley Valley Community Library collaboratively facilitated by the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources Berks County partners' network.
Death Cafe: In downtown Lancaster | A Death Cafe at the Historic Fred F. Groff Event Center
Posted by BLLLINK on June 25, 2018, 8:16 a.m.
With The Groffs in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disabilty Resources Lancaster County partners' network
July 24, 2018, 6.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (Eastern)
Totally FREE!
With Oley Valley Community Library in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources' Berks County partners' network
July 21, 2018, 10.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. (Eastern)
Totally FREE!
Death Cafe write up: The Second Death Cafe at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home
Posted by BLLLINK on May 21, 2018, 6:44 a.m.
The room at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home on Lititz Pike was alive with simultaneous conversations from the people who came to the Death Cafe.
Two dozen people came together to share cake, coffee, tea and their thoughts about life, death and dying. Some knew one another, though most really matched the international Death Cafe's descriptive: the Death Cafe is a place where "people, often,strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death."
For just under two hours, that is exactly what happened.
We want to thank everyone who attended and the entire family of staff at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home ...
Death Cafe: The Second Death Cafe at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home
Posted by BLLLINK on March 26, 2018, 9:04 a.m.
With Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources
May 16, 2018, 3.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. (Eastern)
The Death Cafe is FREE.
Undoubtedly, the last Death Cafe (last year) at the Charles F. Snyder Home was an exceptional event.
This was one of our Death Cafes at which the participants "asked for ...
Death Cafe: CANCELED - A Community Death Cafe at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Posted by BLLLINK on March 26, 2018, 8:45 a.m.
With The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources
April 21, 2018, 10.00 a.m. - 11.45 a.m. (Eastern)
NO CHARGE!
WE REGRET THIS HAS BEEN CANCELED - This is the Pennsylvania Colllege of Health Sciences' "first" Community Death Cafe.
We're sure this will include interesting "multi-generational" discussions that will provide ...
Death Cafe write up: It's another Death Cafe at the Long Community at Highland
Posted by BLLLINK on March 18, 2018, 7:09 p.m.
What a great venue for a Death Cafe. Attending this second time Death Cafe were some residents, some second time attendees and lots of new Death Cafe first timers.
The conversations flowed at two separate tables. In all, more than 20 attended - some for the entire two hour of conversation; some less.
We are grateful to our facilitators, our guests and the exceptional staff at the Long Community who were so prepared for this event.
Wondeful scones, cakes and dining finery ... and a pap to the day - a one button system for showing a film following the Death Cafe.
Thank you everyone.
Death Cafe write up: Wyomissing Public Library's FIRST Death Cafe
Posted by BLLLINK on March 18, 2018, 7:06 p.m.
This was our very first death cafe at Wyomissing Public Library and our second Berks county, PA death cafe. There were a few return death cafe attendees in addition to new faces, and although we had a small group, the conversation was lively and engaging and covered a range of topics - having agency for your own death, considering those we leave behind, writing obituaries, what meaning there is (or is not) in visiting loved one’s graves, and so much more. We’re deeply grateful for our local death cafe community.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe III at the Lebanon Community Library
Posted by BLLLINK on March 8, 2018, 8:59 a.m.
The weather was just not cooperating on this Saturday afternoon, Four courageous and hardy folks showed up, though, and we had a delightful two hour conversation filled with a range of emotions and feelings.
As we concluded, our Death Cafe attendees hugged and exchanged best wishes and regards.
We did enjoy cake, coffee, tea, chocolates and great conversation. Because five people cannot eat a cake ordered for a dozen, the Library staff reaped the uneaten cake and cookies.
We are thankful to the Staff at the Lebanon Community Library for their support and for providing the meeting room.
We never show pictures of attendees' faces, but we always ...
Death Cafe: It's another Death Cafe at the Long Community at Highland
Posted by BLLLINK on Feb. 3, 2018, 9:46 a.m.
With The Long Community at Highland in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Lancaster County partners' network
March 10, 2018, 12.30 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. (Eastern)
The Death Cafe is FREE.
The last time we had a Death Cafe at the Long Community at Highland everyone who attended was thrilled with the amenities, the cake and the conversations.
Most certainly this ...
Death Cafe: Wyomissing Public Library's FIRST Death Cafe
Posted by BLLLINK on Feb. 3, 2018, 9:32 a.m.
With The Wyomissing Public Library in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Berks County partners' network
March 17, 2018, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (Eastern)
The Death Cafe is FREE.
This FREE Death Cafe is a congenial gathering of people who will drink tea and coffee, eat cake and discuss death. Our aim is to increase awareness of death to ...
Death Cafe write up: another Tellus 360 Death Cafe
Posted by BLLLINK on Jan. 23, 2018, 1:55 p.m.
As at the first Death Cafe, the staff at Tellus 360 were quite attentive and gracious as 12 people gathered about the two tables for conversation, cake, coffee and other libations.
Though we anticipated a few more, the folks who came together to meet and discuss the mysteries and the delights of life ... and death this night easily embraced the Death Cafe concept.
Everyone who attended echoed the sentiments of facilitators Jen and Meghan. "This was an very interesting evening."
Cake and cookies provided a perfect topping.
Death Cafe write up: Come to the Death Cafe at the FIRST Oley Valley Community Library
Posted by BLLLINK on Jan. 21, 2018, 6:29 a.m.
Seven people met for the first time yesterday at the Oley Valley Community Library. They sat around the table in the Library's cozy setting to share personal and intimate thoughts about death and dying.
Everyone talked, everyone shared ... heart-to-heart expressions, cake, coffee and home-made cookies.
Two hours later, everyone said good-bye's and hoped there'd be another Death Cafe soon.
A very special and engaging afternoon with charming people in this charming little library in this charming little town.
Death Cafe: Death Cafe III at the Lebanon Community Library
Posted by BLLLINK on Jan. 13, 2018, 3:34 p.m.
With Lebanon Community Library in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Lebanon County partners' network
Feb. 24, 2018, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (Eastern)
The Death Cafe is FREE.
This is our third Death Cafe at the Lebanon Community Library.
Each of the previous Death Cafes were wonderful events that brought so many people together to share their thoughts ...
Death Cafe: Come to the Death Cafe at the FIRST Oley Valley Community Library
Posted by BLLLINK on Dec. 15, 2017, 6:31 a.m.
With The Oley Valley Community Library in collaboration with the PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Berks County partners' network
Jan. 20, 2018, 12.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. (Eastern)
FREE
With Tellus three sixty and the Lancaster County Death Cafe group
Jan. 22, 2018, 6.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (Eastern)
The Death Cafe is FREE. Attendees, though, may purchase refreshments from the Tellus three sixty menu.
At our November Death Cafe, everyone who attended thought the event was quite interesting, scintillating and rewarding.
Frankly, the conversations with heretofore strangers was so much better than most anticipated ...
Death Cafe write up: Annville Free Library’s Second Death Cafe
Posted by BLLLINK on Dec. 2, 2017, 6:24 p.m.
This second Death Cafe of the year at the Annville Free Library was another intimate setting that attracted 10 people who didn't know one another before today.
Following the two hour conversation with cake, coffee, tea and chocolates, the mutual trust and, yes, friendship was special.
Everyone was so glad they came and they'll look for the next one.
Death Cafe: Annville Free Library’s Second Death Cafe
Posted by BLLLINK on Nov. 19, 2017, 12:14 p.m.
With The Annville Free Library in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources | Lebanon County partners' network
Dec. 2, 2017, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (Eastern)
TOTALLY FREE TO ATTEND though some have asked whether they may bring refreshments. Of course, you may! Do let us know if you are.
This will be Death Cafe number five this year for Lebanon County.
We've found that the conversations that people have had are being shared with friends, family members and ...
Death Cafe write up: The first Death Cafe at tellus three sixty in downtown Lancaster
Posted by BLLLINK on Nov. 19, 2017, 11:52 a.m.
We had a great evening at Tellus THREE SIXTY. Really good conversations covering a broad array of topics at three separate tables.
Everyone echoed that the people they met were so interesting and the discussions were quite compelling.
We pretty much agreed we should hold another Death Cafe at Tellus THREE SIXTY ... and the folks there agreed.
We're looking an another in January, 2018.
Death Cafe: The first Death Cafe at tellus three sixty in downtown Lancaster
Posted by BLLLINK on Nov. 4, 2017, 11:23 a.m.
With Tellus three sixty and the Lancaster County Death Cafe group
Nov. 13, 2017, 6.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (Eastern)
The Death Cafe is FREE. Attendees, though, may purchase refreshments from the Tellus three sixth menu.
Tellus360 is an Irish Pub located in the heart of downtown Lancaster, PA and what a neat setting we've got in store for the Death Cafe participants. We'll ...
Death Cafe write up: Lebanon County Death Cafe at Juniper Village
Posted by BLLLINK on Sept. 18, 2017, 7:49 a.m.
Perhaps the beautiful sunny day provided other opportunities. But the eight people who came to the Death Cafe at Juniper Village at Lebanon yesterday, engaged in interesting conversations for just under two hours.
We did enjoy an especially attractive cake along with cupcakes and chips & dip.
This was the fifth Death Cafe for Lebanon County this year.
Death Cafe: Lebanon County Death Cafe at Juniper Village
Posted by BLLLINK on July 20, 2017, 1:41 a.m.
With Juniper Village - Lebanon in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources Lebanon County Partners
Sept. 17, 2017, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (Eastern)
THIS IS A FREE EVENT.
The September Death Cafe will be the fifth of the year in Lebanon County.
To date, each attracts a diverse, caring assembly of people from the county and beyond.
At ...
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in Mount Joy
Posted by BLLLINK on July 20, 2017, 1:17 a.m.
In spite of a sweltering July afternoon, 20 people came together at the first ever Death Cafe in Mount Joy at the Milanof-Schock Public Library.
Thankful for the air-conditioned comfort of the Library, participants openly shared their thoughts and questions during the two-hour event.
We hasten to say "thank you" to facilitators, Meghan and Jeannie; the library staff and the Death Cafe attendees for their time, energies and collegiality.
Yesterday's was the fourth Death Cafe in Lancaster County in 2017 - the next is slated for September.
With Milanof-Schock Library in concert with the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources
July 19, 2017, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (Eastern)
The Death Cafe is FREE.
It's the first Death Cafe in Mount Joy and it's going to be a place and time to have an honest conversation about death. You and the others ...
Death Cafe write up: Lancaster County’s Death Cafe
Posted by BLLLINK on May 7, 2017, 9:53 a.m.
Despite unseasonable weather (cold, rainy) 18 people came together in the Lancaster Public Library meeting room for Lancaster County's fourth Death Cafe of the year.
Hot coffee and tea and refreshments combined with good conversastion warmed everyone.
One of the suggestions from this Death Cafe was to begin a facebook page. A group met after the Death Cafe and the Lancaster Death Cafe was begun. You are invited to visit this facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/200022423850347/
With The Palmyra Public Library in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Link to Aging & Disability Resources Lebanon County partners' network
May 17, 2017, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (Eastern)
No charge - ever.
Join a dozen or so people you may or may not know in a relaxed and safe environment to enjoy cake, coffee and tea while discussing death and making the ...
With Lancaster Public Library in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources Lancaster County partners' network
May 6, 2017, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (Eastern)
Never a charge for our Death Cafes.
This will be the fifth Death Cafe this year. People really are interested and seeking this caring, sharing outlet.
Come join us.
This Death Cafe is collaboratively produced by the ...
With Richland Community Library in concert with the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources Lebanon County partners' network
March 30, 2017, 5.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. (Eastern)
Totally FREE.
This marks the third Lebanon County community Death Cafe in 2017.
Come, join a dozen or so new friends you've not yet met to savor coffee, tea, cake and ...
Death Cafe write up: Lancaster County's February Death Cafe
Posted by BLLLINK on Feb. 27, 2017, 10:09 a.m.
Excellent conversations today ... our first time meeting in a funeral home.
Wonderful reception and a really nice meeting place.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in Annville, Pennsylvania
Posted by BLLLINK on Feb. 27, 2017, 10:04 a.m.
Outside the fierce weather front was passing by.
Inside, we heard nothing as the 17 participants in Annville's first Death Cafe were focused on one another's conversations.
We enjoyed cake, tea, coffee and home-made candy, too. And the participants decided, "We must do this again."
Press: Let's talk about dying; Death cafes come to Lancaster County
Posted by BLLLINK on Feb. 26, 2017, 5:53 a.m.
The calls, emails and texts barraged us after Erin Negley's article about our first Death Cafe in January. We quickly realized the number of people who wanted to attend exceeded our venue and table facilitators - so we immediately rescueduled a second one the week following.
Erin's piece was ...
LNP - Always Lancaster | http://lancasteronline.com/: http://lancasteronline.com/features/trending/let-s-talk-about-dying-death-cafes-come-to-lancaster/article_f0b791f8-d9ab-11e6-839d-13a591782742.html
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in Annville, Pennsylvania
Posted by BLLLINK on Feb. 26, 2017, 5:41 a.m.
While outside a massive weather front was blasthing through, the 17 people who came to Annville's first Death Cafe were engrossed in conversation in "The Cellar" at the Annville Free Library.
We never knew the storm was passing because of the compassionate, caring and thoughtful conversations that were being shared.
Moreover participants delighted in cake, cookies, coffee, tea and delicious home-made candy.
As the Death Cafe drew to a close, the question was, "When's the next one?"
Death Cafe write up: Lancaster County's February Death Cafe
Posted by BLLLINK on Feb. 21, 2017, 4:02 p.m.
We had a pleasant Day for a Death Cafe - our third of the year here in Lancaster County.
Very positive comments from the participants; so we'll be looking at another in a month or so.
With Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources - Lancaster County partners' network in collaboration with the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Funeral HomeLong Community at Highland
Feb. 18, 2017, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (Eastern)
The Death Cafe is FREE.
The Death Café is FREE to attend and is open to anyone.
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Posted by BLLLINK on Jan. 29, 2017, 7:43 a.m.
Today's Death Cafe had a really good attendance - people from the area, ans several from other counties came as well; this second Death Cafe in two weeks was as well attended (28) as last week's (36).
Comments following the meeting were overwhelmingly enthusiastic and positive.
"Definitely attend one---the conversations will impact your thoughts on death and dying," said one participant.
"Death Cafe is a wonderful creation. I hope it continues. I will attend at least one more event before I decide whether it is something I should continue to attend. Thank you," wrote another.
We're now planning for the next Lancaster County Death Cafe sometime ...
With Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources - Lebanon County partners' network in collaboration with the Annville Free Library
Feb. 25, 2017, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (Eastern)
FREE
Join a dozen or so of the closest friends you’ve not yet met at Annville’s first Death Cafe, hosted by the Lebanon County Link partners' network and the ...
Death Cafe write up: Lebanon County Death Cafe
Posted by BLLLINK on Jan. 21, 2017, 8:10 p.m.
Twenty intrepid souls showed up at the Lebanon Community Library for two hours of scintillating converstion.
Very engaging and caring talks.
Tasty cookies, too.
With Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources - Lancaster County partners' network in collaboration with the Long Community at Highland
Jan. 28, 2017, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (Eastern)
Our Death Cafes are always FREE!
Our January 21 Death Cafe was overflowing - we've had so many request to have another. This is it.
This one's filling quickly, call, text or email your intention ...
Death Cafe write up: Lancaster County's first Death Cafe of the new year
Posted by BLLLINK on Jan. 21, 2017, 7:59 p.m.
What a delightful afternoon at the gorgeous Manheim Township Public Library. Caring, compassionate and sincere conversations and wonderful cakes, coffee and tea.
Death Cafe: Lancaster County's first Death Cafe of the new year
Posted by BLLLINK on Dec. 19, 2016, 8:49 a.m.
With Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources - Lebanon County partners' network in collaboration with the Manheim Township Public Library
Jan. 21, 2017, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (Eastern)
FREE
Following the Death Cafe, at 3:00 pm there'll be a free showing the acclaimed film, Consider the conversation.
Consider the Conversation is a remarkable, thought-provoking film that looks ...
With Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources - Lebanon County partners' network in collaboration with the Lebanon Community Library
Jan. 14, 2017, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (Eastern)
FREE
Following the Death Cafe at 3:00 pm, there will be aa FREE showing of the film, Consideration the Conversation.
Consider the Conversation is a remarkable, thought-provoking film that looks ...
Death Cafe write up: Lebanon County Death Cafe
Posted by BLLLINK on Sept. 14, 2016, 9:10 a.m.
Over a dozen people attended the September 13 Death Café held at the Lebanon Community Library; this was the second Death Café we've had in Lebanon County. The conversation was thoughtful, engrossing and sentimental at times. Those who attended shared moments, memories and thoughs; there were questions, too.
And there were gorgeous little cupcakes and to-die-for pastries, coffee, tea and scrumptious candy, too. Thank you to the wonderful staff of the Lebanon Community Library and to the folks at All That & a Bag of Chips and to everyone who came to the Death Café last night.
We are looking ahead to the next one!
Death Cafe write up: Lancaster County's next Death Cafe
Posted by BLLLINK on Sept. 11, 2016, 4:56 p.m.
The second Death Café in Lancaster County happened on the same day that TEDX-Lancaster did.
Our numbers were a bit lowered from our fitst one, but the people who came connected with sincere, considered dialogue.
Everyone who attended pretty much agreed that we ought to continue the Death Cafes - the cookies and cheesecake were good, too.
With Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources - Lebanon County partners' network in collaboration with the Lebanon Community Library
Sept. 13, 2016, 5.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. (Eastern)
FREE
Participants at the May Death Café responded so favorably and overwhelmingly supported another one.
Maybe it was the coffee, tea and scones and pastries? Or maybe it was the captivating ...
With Hosted by Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources - Lancaster County partners' network in collaboration with the Manheim Township Public Library | more at: http://deathcafe.com/deathcafe/3343/#booking
Sept. 10, 2016, 1.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. (Eastern)
FREE
The first Death Café produced such positive responses - the 24 folks who attended really enjoyed their time at the sessions ... also ejoyed wonderful desserts.
Be sure to register to attend ...
With Hosted by Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources - Lancaster County partners' network in collaboration with the Manheim Township Public Librarye more at: http://deathcafe.com/deathcafe/3343/#booking
June 4, 2016, 1.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. (Eastern)
FREE
We invite you to attend this first Death Cafe - join others for a few hours just to talk about about death. It has no other agenda, objective, or theme. Conversations ...
With Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources - Lebanon County partners' network in collaboration with the Lebanon Community Library
May 21, 2016, 1.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. (Eastern)
FREE
We invite you to attend this first Death Cafe - join others for a few hours just to talk about about death. It has no other agenda, objective, or theme. Conversations ...