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Death Cafe at the East Branch
2026-11-16 18:30:00 2026-11-16 20:00:00 America/New_York Death Cafe at the East Branch A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session. East Branch -

Monday, November 16
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-11-16 18:30:00 2026-11-16 20:00:00 America/New_York Death Cafe at the East Branch A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session. East Branch -

A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.

The SPL will be hosting this Death Café at the East Branch Library with Karen Monaghan, an End-of-Life Guide & Death Doula. We hope you are able to join us. Tea and cake will be served. This event is free and open to everyone.

Questions? Contact Leo at lrachman@somervillema.gov.

Learn more about what a Death Cafe is here.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Speakers | Health & Wellness |

East Branch
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Leo Rachman
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A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.
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