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SUMMARY:Advance Directive Workshop Series - Bennington Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nSimple\, Step-by-Step Planning for Your Health Care Wishes \nThis community workshop series walks through the VT Ethics Network Short Form Advance Directive one section at a time. Each session focuses on a single topic\, allowing participants to learn at a comfortable pace\, ask questions\, and reflect on what matters most to them. You may attend one workshop or the full series. No medical or legal background is required. \nLocation: Bennington Senior Center\, 124 Pleasant St #3\, Bennington\, VT 05201 \nFacilitators: Ed Keating\, Kathy Clark\, and Carol Steinmetz (Volunteers – VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region) \nWorkshop 7: Dartmouth Dementia Directive – Planning Ahead for Memory Changes \nAn introduction to the Dartmouth Dementia Directive and planning for future memory or thinking changes. \nSponsored by: VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region\, Bennington\, VT \nFor more information or to register: Ed Keating \nEmail: Ed.Keating@vnahsr.org | Phone: 802-445-5520 \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:Bennington Senior Center – Bennington\, VT\, 124 Pleasant Street #3\, Bennington\, Vermont\, 05201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advance Directive Workshop
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SUMMARY:Advance Directives Workshop (Franklin)
DESCRIPTION:What is it? \nA workshop focusing on answering questions about the Vermont Ethics Network’s Advance Directive Short Form. If the form is completed during the workshop\, participants may upload the form to the Vermont Advance Directive Registry for review and acceptance. \nTo review the form before the workshop go to www.vtethicsnetwork.org/forms for access. \nSpace is limited\, advanced registration is required. \nWho facilitates it? \nWendy Scott \nRSVP here. \nWendy (Franklin): dwscott23@gmail.com
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/advance-directives-workshop/
LOCATION:Haston Library\, 5167 Main Street\, Franklin\, VT\, 05457\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advance Directive Workshop
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SUMMARY:Advance Directives Workshop (St. Albans)
DESCRIPTION:What is it? \nA workshop focusing on answering questions about the Vermont Ethics Network’s Advance Directive Short Form. If the form is completed during the workshop\, participants may upload the form to the Vermont Advance Directive Registry for review and acceptance. \nTo review the form before the workshop go to www.vtethicsnetwork.org/forms for access. \nSpace is limited\, advanced registration is required. \nWho facilitates it? \nWendy Scott \nRSVP here. \nJanet (St. Albans): fcsccommunityengagement@fcseniorcenter.org
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/advance-directives-workshop-st-albans-2/
LOCATION:Franklin County Senior Center\, 75 Messenger Street\, St. Albans\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advance Directive Workshop
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SUMMARY:Advance Directive Workshop (Wallingford)
DESCRIPTION:What is it? \nA workshop focusing on answering questions about the Vermont Ethics Network’s Advance Directive Short Form. If the form is completed during the workshop\, participants may upload the form to the Vermont Advance Directive Registry for review and acceptance. \nTo review the form before the workshop go to www.vtethicsnetwork.org/forms for access. \nSpace is limited\, advanced registration is required. \nWho facilitates it? \nNicole DeNoyers \nRSVP here. \n802.369.9440 \nnicole.denoyers@vnahsr.org
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/advance-directive-workshop-wallingford/
LOCATION:Gilbert Hart Library\, 14 S. Main Street\, Wallingford\, VT\, 05773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advance Directive Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole DeNoyers":MAILTO:nicole.denoyers@vermontvisitingnurses.org
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SUMMARY:Advance Directive 2-Hour Workshop: Understanding the Advance Directive (Repeat Offering)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nThis session is a repeat of the April 18th workshop.We will again walk through each section of the Short Form Advance Directive\, explain key decisions\, and provide practical guidance to help you begin completing your form.\n\nFree community workshops designed to help you complete a Short Form Advance Directive (VT Ethics Network) with clarity\, confidence\, and support. Each workshop is 2 hours in length.\n\n–———— \nFacilitated by Ed Keating\nEnd of Life\, Grief & Bereavement Specialist \nHospice Volunteer \nBereavement Volunteer \nRSVP to ed.keating@vnahsr.org   802-445-5520 \nDate: Saturday September 12\, 2026  9:30-11:30 a.m. \nLocation: Bennington Free Library\, Rotary Room\, 101 Silver St. Bennington VT 05201 \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/advance-directive-workshop-2-understanding-the-advance-directive-repeat-offering/
LOCATION:Bennington Free Library\, 101 Silver Streret\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advance Directive Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Keating":MAILTO:ed.keating@vermontvisitingnurses.org
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SUMMARY:Advance Directive Workshop (Manchester)
DESCRIPTION:What is it? \nA 2-hour step-by-step workshop reviewing each section of the VT Ethics Network Advance Directive Short Form. Learn what the form means\, what decisions are involved and how to begin completing it with confidence. During this session\, we will explore: \n• What an Advance Directive is — and why it brings peace of mind \n• Choosing a Health Care Agent \n• Understanding medical decision-making authority \n• Options for life-sustaining treatment \n• Clarifying your personal values and wishes \n• Organ donation preferences \n• Legal requirements for signing and witnessing \n• Practical tips and time for questions \n\nWho facilitates it? \nEd Keating | End of Life\, Grief & Bereavement Specialist\, Hospice Volunteer\, Bereavement Volunteer \nLiza Dee | Hospice Volunteer \n\nRSVP here to guarantee a seat: \ned.keating@vnahsr.org \n802-445-5520
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/advance-directive-workshop-manchester/
LOCATION:Manchester Community Library\, 138 Cemetery Avenue\, Manchester Center\, VT\, 05255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advance Directive Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Keating":MAILTO:ed.keating@vermontvisitingnurses.org
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SUMMARY:Advance Directive 2-Hour Workshop: Let's Finish Your Advance Directive Together
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nA relaxed follow-up session for those who have already started their Advance Directive.\nThe focus will be on helping you finalize and sign your document. No presentation; facilitators will be available to work with you to answer your questions. Bring your partially completed form and your questions.\n\nIf you complete your Advance Directive at this session\, facilitators will be able to serve as witnesses upon your signature. We also plan to have scanning capabilities to email you a PDF copy of your completed\, signed and witnessed form to distribute.\n\n\nFree community workshops designed to help you complete a Short Form Advance Directive (VT Ethics Network) with clarity\, confidence\, and support. Each workshop is 2 hours in length.\n\n–———— \nFacilitated by Ed Keating\nEnd of Life\, Grief & Bereavement Specialist \nHospice Volunteer \nBereavement Volunteer \nRSVP to ed.keating@vnahsr.org   802-445-5520 \nDate: Saturday\, November 14th\, 2026  9:30-11:30 a.m. \nLocation: Bennington Free Library\, Rotary Room\, 101 Silver St. Bennington VT 05201 \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/advance-directive-workshop-3-lets-finish-your-advance-directive-together/
LOCATION:Bennington Free Library\, 101 Silver Streret\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advance Directive Workshop
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