Circle of Friends for the Dying actively promotes events that give people the opportunity to explore their feelings about end-of-life. We feel that knowledge is power, which can bring great relief during a time of powerlessness. We can’t control our dying, but we can explore ways to face it so that the choices available to us become meaningful options.
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To see a list of previous events, click on “Previous Events” at the very bottom of the list. To see a monthly calendar format rather than a list, click on the small icon below on the right side.
CFD Book Group Meeting 11:00-12:30pm July 10, 2024 Jim & Lisa's Circle Home 100 Wurts Street, Kingston, NY The book to be discussed at this meeting is Holy the Firm by Annie Dillard. There is no fee, but we ask that if you are interested in attending, and you have not already contacted us, please… Read More »CFD Book Group Meeting (in person) July 10, 2024
10:00am-11:30am At Ulster County Office for the Aging 1003 Development Court Kingston, NY Returning by popular demand! An In-Person CFD Death Café, hosted by the UC Office for the Aging! All welcome! No admission! Light refreshments! CFD Death Cafés are gatherings of people, often strangers, where we eat cake, drink tea or… Read More »In-person Death Café July 12, 2024
Click here to register Registration in advance for this free event is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting. Bookmark that email or make note of the registration link on your calendar. ABOUT THIS EVENT: Welcome! We have held over 100 Death Cafés in the Hudson… Read More »Death Café Online – July 18, 2024
CFD Book Group Meeting 11:00-12:30pm Aug 14, 2024 Jim & Lisa's Circle Home 100 Wurts Street, Kingston, NY The book to be discussed at this meeting will be "Who Dies" by Stephen Levine. There is no fee, but we ask that if you are interested in attending, and you have not already contacted us, please… Read More »CFD Book Group Meeting (in person) Aug 14, 2024
Click here to register Registration in advance for this free event is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting. Bookmark that email or make note of the registration link on your calendar. ABOUT THIS EVENT: Welcome! We have held over 100 Death Cafés in the Hudson… Read More »Death Café Online – August 18, 2024
10:00am-11:30am At Jim & Lisa's Circle Home 100 Wurts St. Kingston, NY Returning by popular demand! An In-Person CFD Death Café, hosted by Circle of Friends for the Dying! All welcome! No admission! Light refreshments! CFD Death Cafés are gatherings of people, often strangers, where we eat cake, drink tea or coffee,… Read More »In-person Death Café – Aug 20, 2024
Circle of Friends for the Dying presents A Touchstone Writers One-Day Workshop In-person at Jim & Lisa’s Circle Home at 100 Wurts Street, Kingston Sunday, September 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Delve into your memories and record them for posterity! The six-hour intensive workshop, for both beginners and more seasoned writers, will… Read More »Touchstone one-day Writers Workshop – Sept 8, 2024
CFD Book Group Meeting 11:00-12:30pm Sept 11, 2024 Jim & Lisa's Circle Home 100 Wurts Street, Kingston, NY The book to be discussed at this meeting is In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss by Amy Bloom. There is no fee, but we ask that if you are interested in attending, and you have… Read More »CFD Book Group Meeting (in person) Sept 11, 2024
Who doesn’t love a Roller Derby!? Buy your tickets in advance by clicking here! General admission details: Mid-Hudson Misfits Roller Derby, Saturday, September 14, 2024 Doors open at 5pm. Bout starts at 6pm. Admission (Ticket Sales At Door): Adult: $12 Kids(12 and under): $7 Charity: Circle for Friends of the Dying Secure your tickets online… Read More »Mid-Hudson Misfits Roller Derby
Click here to register Registration in advance for this free event is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting. Bookmark that email or make note of the registration link on your calendar. ABOUT THIS EVENT: Welcome! We have held over 100 Death Cafés in the Hudson… Read More »Death Cafe Online – September 18, 2024