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“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 deathcare. 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
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 West Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul MN 55102
 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. | Doors open 6:30 p.m.

$25 per Ticket

All proceeds benefit the nonprofit End in Mind (www.endinmindproject.org)

General Admission. Limited tickets available at the door if the event does not sell out.

Tickets are not refundable.

REGISTER HERE!

Author Interview Series – Full Series

This is a virtual event. Registrants will receive a link to view the discussions online. 

Savita Harjani – November 14 at 7:30 pm
Dr. Luis Pagan-Carlo – November 21 at 7:30 pm
Kristy Boike – December 5 at 7:30pm

See below for full descriptions or to register for a single interview.

Full series registration ends Nov. 13th

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Author Interview Series with Savita Harjani 

This is a virtual event. Registrants will receive a link to view the discussion online. 

November is National Family Caregivers Month. To mark the month, join us November 14 at 7:30pm for a conversation with Savita Harjani author of Postcards from Within. Savita’s story of being her mother’s caregiver has lessons for everyone.

Registration closes on November 13th

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Author Interview Series Dr. Luis Pagan-Carlo

This is a virtual event. Registrants will receive a link to view the discussion online. 

Thanksgiving turkey dinner with a side dish of death talk might seem odd, but end-of-life planning advocates say the holidays are an ideal time to have these conversations. 

November 21 at 7:30 pm, join Cathy Wurzer as she talks with Dr. Luis Pagan-Carlo, cardiologist and author of Your Life’s Choice.

Registration closes on November 20th

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Author Interview Series with Kristy Boike

This is a virtual event. Registrants will receive a link to view the discussion online. 

The holidays can be a difficult time for people who are grieving. That includes children. We don’t often talk about how children grieve but author Kristy Boike has written a beautiful children’s book to help kids with their feelings: Rise Up, Little Bluebirds. Join us December 5 at 7:30pm for a conversation with Kristy and Cathy Wurzer.

Registration closes on December 4th

REGISTER HERE!

Past Events

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)