South African Photo Safari – This trip has also been offered in earlier Hospice Cherished Good Auctions. The South African Photo Safari trip for two has been taken by a number of community members…perhaps you know one. Ask them about it! They’ll tell you it’s a...

Tuscany, Italy – A wonderful seven-night stay in Tuscany could be yours for the top bid. Many people have taken this special trip and still rave about it! The villas are located 1-1/2 hours north of Rome in the charming traditional village of Manciano, close to...

                    Children who have experienced a death loss, whether of a beloved pet, friend or family member, don’t often have the opportunity to meet with other children who’ve had a similar experience. Through facilitated art activities and guided conversation led by Children’s Bereavement Counselor Elizabeth Ungerleider,...

  Being Mortal by Atul Gawande A BOOK DISCUSSION Being Mortal shows that the ultimate goal is not a good death but a good life – all the way to the very end. How can we make our last days more comfortable, meaningful, and affordable? The medicalization of...

Here's a  lovely opportunity to spend a few hours helping in our garden!  United Way's Day of Caring is organizing volunteers to assist nonprofits on the morning of September 12, and our Hospice Garden in Living Memorial Park is one of the locations. Contact Victoria Chertok at...

Linda Worster In Concert   Paul Winter has said, "Linda speaks with the radiance of the heart spirit."  Linda's music and lyrics proclaim the joy and explore the struggle of inner discovery.  Her deep concern for the environment and for the choices we need to make for...

Death Cafés provide an experience for us to come together in a comfortable setting to discuss a wide variety of topics that surround death and dying.  The format is informal, and the event is free of charge.  Space may be limited.  The increasingly popular Death Café is part...

Brattleboro Area Hospice will begin a seven week training for individuals who would like to be a companion to a community member who is grieving the death of a loved one.  Essential qualities of Bereavement Volunteers are the ability for deep, non-judgmental listening; the capacity...

[embed]https://vimeo.com/136111311[/embed] This Fall, Brattleboro Area Hospice will offer a Volunteer Training in Bellows Falls.  The training will run from September 14 – November 2, Mondays 3-6pm with 2 Saturdays, 9/19 & 10/31, 10-4pm.  First spots in the training will be held for Bellows Falls area residents.  Space limited...

A four week class for those interested in readings and discussions related to end of life issues. The class is designed for those who are unable to volunteer but want to learn about this subject. This class will provide opportunities to explore one’s own attitudes and feelings about death and...