Upcoming Events
Past Events
Online Obituary Writing Workshop
Obituaries might seem like a relic of the past, but these notices of someone’s death can be powerful guides for future generations. Everyone has a story but those stories vanish if no one tells them. If you wonder what a good obituary looks like or if writing one makes you nervous, we can help.
Join End in Mind for a fun and easy virtual obituary writing workshop with special guests including:
Ken Garfield, retired reporter with the Charlotte Observer and Freelance Obit Writer
Kevin Duchschere, Metro Team Leader, Minnesota Star Tribune
Cathy Wurzer, MPR and TPT Reporter/Host
Jill Sauber, Elder Law Attorney
Sunday, February 23, 2025
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
$20 per Ticket
**This is a virtual event!!
Registrants will receive a Zoom Link in confirmation email.
All proceeds benefit the nonprofit End in Mind (www.endinmindproject.org)
Tickets are not refundable.
Author Interview Series
This is a virtual event. Registrants will receive a link to view the discussions online.
Savita Harjani
Dr. Luis Pagan-Carlo
Kristy Boike
Full series registration ends Nov. 13th.
Link to all three interviews will be released on Nov. 21st
“Memento Mori | Memento Vivere”
An Intimate Conversation about Your Future Death
Does the idea of getting comfortable with dying or planning your own funeral make you want to curl up and die? Join Cathy Wurzer, veteran news anchor and journalist, to find out how she would answer that very question. At this special event, the tables are turned as a death doula and a mortician, Jane Whitlock and Angela Woosley, interview Cathy about her preferences for end-of-life and death care. We’ll use this as a launch point for a conversation about things you may want to consider as you think about your own end-of-life and after-death plans. Join us to learn how pondering our deaths in the future can actually help us live more fully in the present!
November 18, 2024
Virtual Livestream Event
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
$25 per Ticket
**This is a virtual event!!
Registrants will receive a link to view the discussion online.
All proceeds benefit the nonprofit End in Mind (www.endinmindproject.org)
Tickets are not refundable.
Registration closes on November 17th
Communication for Caregivers
Saturday October 5, 2024
Stillwater Public Library
224 3rd Street N Stillwater, MN 55082
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
In Person only. Registration Required
Event is sold out!
Life is Short. Enjoy the Ride!
August 4, 2024
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1245 Midway Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55103
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Adults – $25 per Ticket
Kids under 10 – $10 per Ticket
Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
Ticket includes:
–Unlimited rides on the Cafesjian’s Carousel at Como Park
–Access to games, snacks, and activities
–Opportunity to meet Cathy Wurzer and other special guests
All proceeds benefit End in Mind Project programming. Tickets are not refundable.
“Death and Taxes: An Interactive Workshop”: Financial Planning with the End in Mind
Most of us avoid the topic of death but planning for the inevitable doesn’t have to be scary. In fact, it is a gift to yourself and your loved ones. Leaving behind a financial and legal mess after your death adds to heartache and oftentimes leads to hard feelings.
This one hour workshop, presented by Nicole Boor, Wealth Manager with Accredited Investors Wealth Management of Edina, Minnesota and End in Mind Board member, will present a holistic overview of what questions we should be asking ourselves and our loved ones to plan for the end of life. She will cover basic financial topics like saving, investing, and setting goals and will also dive deep into estate planning as an important part of end-of-life planning.
May 11, 2024
Bethel Lutheran Church 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
4120 17th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Seating is Limited. $25 per Ticket
All proceeds benefit the nonprofit End in Mind.
Tickets are not refundable.
Pre-sale tickets only. No tickets will be sold at the door.
“Shelf Life: Celebrating Vitality, Embracing Mortality” – A Virtual Conversation with Author Normal Schuh
SHELF LIFE Celebrating Vitality, Embracing Mortality
At some point, you will inevitably face the end of your existence on this earth. Does the thought of your “expiration date” cause you angst or fear? Though seemingly at opposite ends of the spectrum, life and death are inextricably intertwined. Confronting death and seeking a deeper understanding of its implications, challenges, and nuances softens the fear of dying and invites us to live vibrantly, grow in unique ways, forge new trails, and discover untapped potential.
SHELF LIFE was born of an introspective and interactive graduate-level course on mortality, which the author created and taught at St. Mary’s University in Minneapolis, Chautauqua Institution in upstate New York, and other lifelong-learning organizations. An intimate, engaging memoir, SHELF LIFE is also a lucid guide to thriving in life’s Third Act while befriending the inevitable.
April 18, 2024
Virtual Event via ZOOM 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
$15 per Ticket
Tickets are not refundable.
Registrants will receive the Zoom link once payment is completed.
“Health Care Choices at Any Age: Make Yourself Heard” An Advance Health Care Directives Workshop
Presented by End in Mind board members Jill Sauber, Sauber Legal Services, and Susie Putzke, former CentraCare Palliative Care Chaplain. This one-hour workshop will help you learn the basics about planning for future health care decisions by creating a health care directive. Through this workshop participants will learn:
- Key terms and language involved in advance care planning.
- The difference between a “living will” and a “health care power of attorney.”
- Common myths and facts about health care directives.
- How to complete a suggested “Health Care Directive” form.
- Strategies for starting conversations about end-of-life issues.
After participating in the workshop, you will have the tools to:
- Talk with family and health care providers about incapacity and advance care planning.
- Designate the appropriate person(s) to act as your health care agent(s).
- Identify and leave instructions and preferences for health care decisions to define your wishes to avoid confusion during crisis.
- Complete a suggested Minnesota health care directive form.
April 13, 2024
Bethel Lutheran Church 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
4120 17th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Seating is Limited. $25 per Ticket
In person only. No virtual option.
All proceeds benefit the nonprofit End in Mind .
Tickets are not refundable.
Pre-sale tickets only. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Meeting Mortality: A Lively Look at Befriending the End
Join MPR/TPT’s Cathy Wurzer, musician Annie Mack, storyteller Kevin Kling, and special guests for an animated and amusing meetup on mortality.
What’s your relationship status with the Grim Reaper? If you’re like most of us, it’s “complicated”. Join the End in Mind Project for another engaging public event that examines how accepting our mortality can lead to living well.
March 19, 2024
3M Auditorium at the Minnesota History Center 7:00 – 8:30 p.m
$30 per Ticket
All proceeds benefit the nonprofit End in Mind (www.endinmindproject.org)
