Calendar of Events
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.
Let us know how we can contact you when things are happening! Because we are continuing to develop new events, please visit often or be notified of future events by signing up here.
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.
Not Alone: Sharing our Hearts, Our Grief
Not Alone: Sharing our Hearts, Our Grief A remote support group for adults affected by COVID-19 This support group is for adults who have had a loss due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Sharing one’s grief with others with a similar traumatic loss can open pathway to healing. Co-facilitated by Elise Lark, PhD, LCSW & Rev.… Read More »Not Alone: Sharing our Hearts, Our Grief
Healthy Ulster Radio Interview with CFD!
Healthy Ulster RadioCircle of Friends for the Dying has made Ulster County a leader in the death-preparedness movement in New York State. Learn about its vision, healthy attitudes about preparedness, and how to take your place in the ancestral continuum of life. Tune in to meet Barbara Sarah, CFD Co-Founder, and long-time CFD Supporter and Advisory Council… Read More »Healthy Ulster Radio Interview with CFD!
Your Five Wishes Advance Directive, A Workshop with Lynda Carré, Wellspring Passages
ZoomYour Five Wishes Advance Directive A Workshop with Lynda Carré, Wellspring Passages Saturday, September 19th, 9:30 - 11:30 am EDT Zoom Online Video Conference, with suggested donation of $21.08 Attendance is limited to 20 : This workshop is currently filled. Please stay connected with us to learn about upcoming events. ** All proceeds to benefit the… Read More »Your Five Wishes Advance Directive, A Workshop with Lynda Carré, Wellspring Passages
Regional Death Cafe via Zoom, Sat. Sept. 26th
ZoomSAVE THE DATE!! Saturday, September 26 10 AM - 11:30 AM This September is our 65th CFD Death Cafe. It also marks our sixth Regional Death Cafe gathering via the interweb! Folks are joining us virtually from all over the country, logging in to connect with each other and share their ideas and concerns about… Read More »Regional Death Cafe via Zoom, Sat. Sept. 26th
*CANCELLED * Calling our Ancestors, A free safe-distanced community event!
Academy Green Park 238 Clinton Ave, Kingston, NY, United States**** event cancelled ****Calling Our Ancestorsattention: OCT. 23.2020: Covid Caution Causes Cancellation- with tremendous community interest and registration response, we were filled beyond city-approved Maximum capacity! Based on heightened alerts from the City of Kingston about Covid and elevated safety concerns for our community, we have considered it best to call it off. This is… Read More »*CANCELLED * Calling our Ancestors, A free safe-distanced community event!
Virtual Death Cafe, Thursday Nov 5
Come be with us on Zoom for a virtual CFD Death Cafe on Thursday, November 5th from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Plan to settle in with your tea or coffee and plate of dessert in front of your computer for our seventh regional Death Cafe via Zoom. Looking forward to seeing you! How to… Read More »Virtual Death Cafe, Thursday Nov 5
Choices & Wishes: Advance Care Planning Workshop
ZoomPSA: Choices & Wishes: Advance Care Planning Workshop This Advance Care Planning workshop will provide an overview of the Health Care Proxy, Living Will and MOLST documents and will help you to define your end-of-life wishes regarding medical treatment. To register, please call the Oncology Support Program at 845-339-2071 or email elise.lark@hahv.org
Regional Death Cafe- 12/5, 10am-11:30am
Come be with us on Zoom for a virtual CFD Death Cafe on Saturday, December 5th from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Plan to settle in with your tea or coffee and plate of dessert in front of your computer for our seventh regional Death Cafe via Zoom. Looking forward to seeing you! How to… Read More »Regional Death Cafe- 12/5, 10am-11:30am
Death Cafe this Tuesday, Jan. 19th
Death Cafe returns to the Hudson Valley for the 69th time for our 9th virtual gathering via the interweb! Last year people from all over the country joined our virtual death cafe with folks logged in to connect with each other and share their ideas and concerns about dying and death. Plus, we’ve teamed… Read More »Death Cafe this Tuesday, Jan. 19th
Death Cafe this February!
Death Cafe returns to the Hudson Valley for the 70th time for our 10th virtual gathering via the interweb! Last year people from all over the country joined our virtual death cafe with folks logged in to connect with each other and share their ideas and concerns about dying and death. Plus, we’ve teamed… Read More »Death Cafe this February!