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SUMMARY:Franklin County HeartSing Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Singing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of volunteering\, but joining a Hospice Choir can be a very rewarding and meaningful way to give back. Hospice Choirs offer song of healing and comfort at the bedside of hospice patients as a loving gift to those who need support at their most vulnerable time. \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Pleasant\, Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator: mary.pleasant@vnahsr.org or 802-442-0540
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/franklin-county-heart-strings-choir-rehearsal-2-2/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 27 Church St\, St. Albans\, VT\, 05478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hospice Music Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Serenity_Singers-1024x597.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pleasant":MAILTO:mary.pleasant@vermontvisitingnurses.org
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SUMMARY:Franklin County HeartSing Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Singing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of volunteering\, but joining a Hospice Choir can be a very rewarding and meaningful way to give back. Hospice Choirs offer song of healing and comfort at the bedside of hospice patients as a loving gift to those who need support at their most vulnerable time. \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Pleasant\, Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator: mary.pleasant@vnahsr.org or 802-442-0540
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/franklin-county-heart-strings-choir-rehearsal-2-2/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 27 Church St\, St. Albans\, VT\, 05478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hospice Music Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pleasant":MAILTO:mary.pleasant@vermontvisitingnurses.org
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SUMMARY:Franklin County HeartSing Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Singing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of volunteering\, but joining a Hospice Choir can be a very rewarding and meaningful way to give back. Hospice Choirs offer song of healing and comfort at the bedside of hospice patients as a loving gift to those who need support at their most vulnerable time. \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Pleasant\, Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator: mary.pleasant@vnahsr.org or 802-442-0540
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/franklin-county-heart-strings-choir-rehearsal-2-2/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 27 Church St\, St. Albans\, VT\, 05478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hospice Music Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Serenity_Singers-1024x597.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pleasant":MAILTO:mary.pleasant@vermontvisitingnurses.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
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SUMMARY:Franklin County HeartSing Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Singing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of volunteering\, but joining a Hospice Choir can be a very rewarding and meaningful way to give back. Hospice Choirs offer song of healing and comfort at the bedside of hospice patients as a loving gift to those who need support at their most vulnerable time. \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Pleasant\, Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator: mary.pleasant@vnahsr.org or 802-442-0540
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/franklin-county-heart-strings-choir-rehearsal-2-2/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 27 Church St\, St. Albans\, VT\, 05478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hospice Music Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Serenity_Singers-1024x597.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pleasant":MAILTO:mary.pleasant@vermontvisitingnurses.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T093000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260318T144936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T144453Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Keating":MAILTO:ed.keating@vermontvisitingnurses.org
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SUMMARY:Franklin County HeartSing Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Singing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of volunteering\, but joining a Hospice Choir can be a very rewarding and meaningful way to give back. Hospice Choirs offer song of healing and comfort at the bedside of hospice patients as a loving gift to those who need support at their most vulnerable time. \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Pleasant\, Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator: mary.pleasant@vnahsr.org or 802-442-0540
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/franklin-county-heart-strings-choir-rehearsal-2-2/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 27 Church St\, St. Albans\, VT\, 05478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hospice Music Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Serenity_Singers-1024x597.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pleasant":MAILTO:mary.pleasant@vermontvisitingnurses.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260205T164626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T164626Z
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SUMMARY:Rutland Bereavement Group
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nJoin us for a free bereavement support group facilitated by Braden Etcheson\, Hospice Chaplin\, at VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region.\n\nBereavement Support groups offer participants a space to process their grief\, share and receive helpful coping strategies and create a community with others walking a similar path.\n\nFree and available to the community.\n\nWe also offer individual bereavement counseling\, please contact Braden:\nbraden.etcheson@vnahsr.org | 802-855-4453\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/rutland-bereavement-group/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Casella Conference Room\, 7 Albert Cree Drive\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Group,Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/End-of-Life-Series-Graphic.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Braden Etcheson":MAILTO:braden.etcheson@vnahsr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T120000
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SUMMARY:Death\, Dying\, Danishes (Bennington)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) offers a discussion group designed to address a topic many have difficulty talking about: death and dying. \nLed by Hospice volunteers\, the objective of Death\, Dying\, & Danishes is to increase awareness of death and to encourage people to make the most of their lives. Sharing food creates a relaxed and nurturing environment where the group can join open\, honest conversations to explore the questions about life\, dying and grief. People of all ages are encouraged to bring their questions\, experiences\, and thoughts to the gathering. The goal is simply to provide a forum for community members to come together in a relaxed atmosphere over coffee\, tea\, and goodies to share thought-provoking and life-affirming conversation. \nThe event is free and open to the public\, but purchases are encouraged for host sites. \nThose looking for more information prior to attending can contact Ed Keating: 802-445-5520 or ed.keating@vermontvisitingnurses.org[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/death-dying-danishes-bennington-7/2026-11-20/
LOCATION:Bennington Community Market\, 239 Main Street\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death, Dying & Danishes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Keating":MAILTO:ed.keating@vermontvisitingnurses.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
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SUMMARY:Franklin County HeartSing Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Singing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of volunteering\, but joining a Hospice Choir can be a very rewarding and meaningful way to give back. Hospice Choirs offer song of healing and comfort at the bedside of hospice patients as a loving gift to those who need support at their most vulnerable time. \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Pleasant\, Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator: mary.pleasant@vnahsr.org or 802-442-0540
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/franklin-county-heart-strings-choir-rehearsal-2-2/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 27 Church St\, St. Albans\, VT\, 05478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hospice Music Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Serenity_Singers-1024x597.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pleasant":MAILTO:mary.pleasant@vermontvisitingnurses.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
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SUMMARY:Franklin County HeartSing Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Singing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of volunteering\, but joining a Hospice Choir can be a very rewarding and meaningful way to give back. Hospice Choirs offer song of healing and comfort at the bedside of hospice patients as a loving gift to those who need support at their most vulnerable time. \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Pleasant\, Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator: mary.pleasant@vnahsr.org or 802-442-0540
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/franklin-county-heart-strings-choir-rehearsal-2-2/2026-12-01/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 27 Church St\, St. Albans\, VT\, 05478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hospice Music Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Serenity_Singers-1024x597.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pleasant":MAILTO:mary.pleasant@vermontvisitingnurses.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004672-1796751000-1796758200@vermontvisitingnurses.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County HeartSing Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Singing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of volunteering\, but joining a Hospice Choir can be a very rewarding and meaningful way to give back. Hospice Choirs offer song of healing and comfort at the bedside of hospice patients as a loving gift to those who need support at their most vulnerable time. \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Pleasant\, Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator: mary.pleasant@vnahsr.org or 802-442-0540
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/franklin-county-heart-strings-choir-rehearsal-2-2/2026-12-08/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 27 Church St\, St. Albans\, VT\, 05478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hospice Music Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Serenity_Singers-1024x597.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pleasant":MAILTO:mary.pleasant@vermontvisitingnurses.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004673-1797355800-1797363000@vermontvisitingnurses.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County HeartSing Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Singing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of volunteering\, but joining a Hospice Choir can be a very rewarding and meaningful way to give back. Hospice Choirs offer song of healing and comfort at the bedside of hospice patients as a loving gift to those who need support at their most vulnerable time. \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Pleasant\, Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator: mary.pleasant@vnahsr.org or 802-442-0540
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/franklin-county-heart-strings-choir-rehearsal-2-2/2026-12-15/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 27 Church St\, St. Albans\, VT\, 05478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hospice Music Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Serenity_Singers-1024x597.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pleasant":MAILTO:mary.pleasant@vermontvisitingnurses.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260205T164626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T164626Z
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SUMMARY:Rutland Bereavement Group
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nJoin us for a free bereavement support group facilitated by Braden Etcheson\, Hospice Chaplin\, at VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region.\n\nBereavement Support groups offer participants a space to process their grief\, share and receive helpful coping strategies and create a community with others walking a similar path.\n\nFree and available to the community.\n\nWe also offer individual bereavement counseling\, please contact Braden:\nbraden.etcheson@vnahsr.org | 802-855-4453\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/rutland-bereavement-group/2026-12-17/
LOCATION:Casella Conference Room\, 7 Albert Cree Drive\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Group,Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/End-of-Life-Series-Graphic.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Braden Etcheson":MAILTO:braden.etcheson@vnahsr.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260122T185243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T185243Z
UID:10004438-1797588000-1797595200@vermontvisitingnurses.org
SUMMARY:Death\, Dying\, Danishes (Bennington)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) offers a discussion group designed to address a topic many have difficulty talking about: death and dying. \nLed by Hospice volunteers\, the objective of Death\, Dying\, & Danishes is to increase awareness of death and to encourage people to make the most of their lives. Sharing food creates a relaxed and nurturing environment where the group can join open\, honest conversations to explore the questions about life\, dying and grief. People of all ages are encouraged to bring their questions\, experiences\, and thoughts to the gathering. The goal is simply to provide a forum for community members to come together in a relaxed atmosphere over coffee\, tea\, and goodies to share thought-provoking and life-affirming conversation. \nThe event is free and open to the public\, but purchases are encouraged for host sites. \nThose looking for more information prior to attending can contact Ed Keating: 802-445-5520 or ed.keating@vermontvisitingnurses.org[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/death-dying-danishes-bennington-7/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:Bennington Community Market\, 239 Main Street\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death, Dying & Danishes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Death-Dying-and-Danishes.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Keating":MAILTO:ed.keating@vermontvisitingnurses.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261222T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261222T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004674-1797960600-1797967800@vermontvisitingnurses.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County HeartSing Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Singing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of volunteering\, but joining a Hospice Choir can be a very rewarding and meaningful way to give back. Hospice Choirs offer song of healing and comfort at the bedside of hospice patients as a loving gift to those who need support at their most vulnerable time. \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Pleasant\, Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator: mary.pleasant@vnahsr.org or 802-442-0540
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/franklin-county-heart-strings-choir-rehearsal-2-2/2026-12-22/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 27 Church St\, St. Albans\, VT\, 05478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hospice Music Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Serenity_Singers-1024x597.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pleasant":MAILTO:mary.pleasant@vermontvisitingnurses.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261229T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261229T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004675-1798565400-1798572600@vermontvisitingnurses.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County HeartSing Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Singing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of volunteering\, but joining a Hospice Choir can be a very rewarding and meaningful way to give back. Hospice Choirs offer song of healing and comfort at the bedside of hospice patients as a loving gift to those who need support at their most vulnerable time. \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Pleasant\, Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator: mary.pleasant@vnahsr.org or 802-442-0540
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/franklin-county-heart-strings-choir-rehearsal-2-2/2026-12-29/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 27 Church St\, St. Albans\, VT\, 05478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hospice Music Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Serenity_Singers-1024x597.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pleasant":MAILTO:mary.pleasant@vermontvisitingnurses.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004676-1799170200-1799177400@vermontvisitingnurses.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County HeartSing Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Singing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of volunteering\, but joining a Hospice Choir can be a very rewarding and meaningful way to give back. Hospice Choirs offer song of healing and comfort at the bedside of hospice patients as a loving gift to those who need support at their most vulnerable time. \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Pleasant\, Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator: mary.pleasant@vnahsr.org or 802-442-0540
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/franklin-county-heart-strings-choir-rehearsal-2-2/2027-01-05/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 27 Church St\, St. Albans\, VT\, 05478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hospice Music Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Serenity_Singers-1024x597.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pleasant":MAILTO:mary.pleasant@vermontvisitingnurses.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004677-1799775000-1799782200@vermontvisitingnurses.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County HeartSing Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Singing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of volunteering\, but joining a Hospice Choir can be a very rewarding and meaningful way to give back. Hospice Choirs offer song of healing and comfort at the bedside of hospice patients as a loving gift to those who need support at their most vulnerable time. \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Pleasant\, Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator: mary.pleasant@vnahsr.org or 802-442-0540
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/franklin-county-heart-strings-choir-rehearsal-2-2/2027-01-12/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 27 Church St\, St. Albans\, VT\, 05478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hospice Music Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Serenity_Singers-1024x597.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pleasant":MAILTO:mary.pleasant@vermontvisitingnurses.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260122T185243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T185243Z
UID:10004439-1800007200-1800014400@vermontvisitingnurses.org
SUMMARY:Death\, Dying\, Danishes (Bennington)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) offers a discussion group designed to address a topic many have difficulty talking about: death and dying. \nLed by Hospice volunteers\, the objective of Death\, Dying\, & Danishes is to increase awareness of death and to encourage people to make the most of their lives. Sharing food creates a relaxed and nurturing environment where the group can join open\, honest conversations to explore the questions about life\, dying and grief. People of all ages are encouraged to bring their questions\, experiences\, and thoughts to the gathering. The goal is simply to provide a forum for community members to come together in a relaxed atmosphere over coffee\, tea\, and goodies to share thought-provoking and life-affirming conversation. \nThe event is free and open to the public\, but purchases are encouraged for host sites. \nThose looking for more information prior to attending can contact Ed Keating: 802-445-5520 or ed.keating@vermontvisitingnurses.org[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/death-dying-danishes-bennington-7/2027-01-15/
LOCATION:Bennington Community Market\, 239 Main Street\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death, Dying & Danishes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Keating":MAILTO:ed.keating@vermontvisitingnurses.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004678-1800379800-1800387000@vermontvisitingnurses.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County HeartSing Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Singing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of volunteering\, but joining a Hospice Choir can be a very rewarding and meaningful way to give back. Hospice Choirs offer song of healing and comfort at the bedside of hospice patients as a loving gift to those who need support at their most vulnerable time. \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Pleasant\, Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator: mary.pleasant@vnahsr.org or 802-442-0540
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/franklin-county-heart-strings-choir-rehearsal-2-2/2027-01-19/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 27 Church St\, St. Albans\, VT\, 05478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hospice Music Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pleasant":MAILTO:mary.pleasant@vermontvisitingnurses.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260205T164626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T164626Z
UID:10004564-1800525600-1800532800@vermontvisitingnurses.org
SUMMARY:Rutland Bereavement Group
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nJoin us for a free bereavement support group facilitated by Braden Etcheson\, Hospice Chaplin\, at VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region.\n\nBereavement Support groups offer participants a space to process their grief\, share and receive helpful coping strategies and create a community with others walking a similar path.\n\nFree and available to the community.\n\nWe also offer individual bereavement counseling\, please contact Braden:\nbraden.etcheson@vnahsr.org | 802-855-4453\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/rutland-bereavement-group/2027-01-21/
LOCATION:Casella Conference Room\, 7 Albert Cree Drive\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Group,Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Braden Etcheson":MAILTO:braden.etcheson@vnahsr.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270126T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270126T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004679-1800984600-1800991800@vermontvisitingnurses.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County HeartSing Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Singing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of volunteering\, but joining a Hospice Choir can be a very rewarding and meaningful way to give back. Hospice Choirs offer song of healing and comfort at the bedside of hospice patients as a loving gift to those who need support at their most vulnerable time. \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Pleasant\, Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator: mary.pleasant@vnahsr.org or 802-442-0540
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/franklin-county-heart-strings-choir-rehearsal-2-2/2027-01-26/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 27 Church St\, St. Albans\, VT\, 05478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hospice Music Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Serenity_Singers-1024x597.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pleasant":MAILTO:mary.pleasant@vermontvisitingnurses.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004680-1801589400-1801596600@vermontvisitingnurses.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County HeartSing Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Singing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of volunteering\, but joining a Hospice Choir can be a very rewarding and meaningful way to give back. Hospice Choirs offer song of healing and comfort at the bedside of hospice patients as a loving gift to those who need support at their most vulnerable time. \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Pleasant\, Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator: mary.pleasant@vnahsr.org or 802-442-0540
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/franklin-county-heart-strings-choir-rehearsal-2-2/2027-02-02/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 27 Church St\, St. Albans\, VT\, 05478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hospice Music Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Serenity_Singers-1024x597.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pleasant":MAILTO:mary.pleasant@vermontvisitingnurses.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270209T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004681-1802194200-1802201400@vermontvisitingnurses.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County HeartSing Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Singing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of volunteering\, but joining a Hospice Choir can be a very rewarding and meaningful way to give back. Hospice Choirs offer song of healing and comfort at the bedside of hospice patients as a loving gift to those who need support at their most vulnerable time. \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Pleasant\, Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator: mary.pleasant@vnahsr.org or 802-442-0540
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/franklin-county-heart-strings-choir-rehearsal-2-2/2027-02-09/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 27 Church St\, St. Albans\, VT\, 05478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hospice Music Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Serenity_Singers-1024x597.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pleasant":MAILTO:mary.pleasant@vermontvisitingnurses.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004682-1802799000-1802806200@vermontvisitingnurses.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County HeartSing Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Singing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of volunteering\, but joining a Hospice Choir can be a very rewarding and meaningful way to give back. Hospice Choirs offer song of healing and comfort at the bedside of hospice patients as a loving gift to those who need support at their most vulnerable time. \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Pleasant\, Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator: mary.pleasant@vnahsr.org or 802-442-0540
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/franklin-county-heart-strings-choir-rehearsal-2-2/2027-02-16/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 27 Church St\, St. Albans\, VT\, 05478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hospice Music Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Serenity_Singers-1024x597.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pleasant":MAILTO:mary.pleasant@vermontvisitingnurses.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260205T164626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T164626Z
UID:10004565-1802944800-1802952000@vermontvisitingnurses.org
SUMMARY:Rutland Bereavement Group
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nJoin us for a free bereavement support group facilitated by Braden Etcheson\, Hospice Chaplin\, at VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region.\n\nBereavement Support groups offer participants a space to process their grief\, share and receive helpful coping strategies and create a community with others walking a similar path.\n\nFree and available to the community.\n\nWe also offer individual bereavement counseling\, please contact Braden:\nbraden.etcheson@vnahsr.org | 802-855-4453\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/rutland-bereavement-group/2027-02-18/
LOCATION:Casella Conference Room\, 7 Albert Cree Drive\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Group,Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/End-of-Life-Series-Graphic.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Braden Etcheson":MAILTO:braden.etcheson@vnahsr.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260122T185243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T185243Z
UID:10004440-1803031200-1803038400@vermontvisitingnurses.org
SUMMARY:Death\, Dying\, Danishes (Bennington)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) offers a discussion group designed to address a topic many have difficulty talking about: death and dying. \nLed by Hospice volunteers\, the objective of Death\, Dying\, & Danishes is to increase awareness of death and to encourage people to make the most of their lives. Sharing food creates a relaxed and nurturing environment where the group can join open\, honest conversations to explore the questions about life\, dying and grief. People of all ages are encouraged to bring their questions\, experiences\, and thoughts to the gathering. The goal is simply to provide a forum for community members to come together in a relaxed atmosphere over coffee\, tea\, and goodies to share thought-provoking and life-affirming conversation. \nThe event is free and open to the public\, but purchases are encouraged for host sites. \nThose looking for more information prior to attending can contact Ed Keating: 802-445-5520 or ed.keating@vermontvisitingnurses.org[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/death-dying-danishes-bennington-7/2027-02-19/
LOCATION:Bennington Community Market\, 239 Main Street\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death, Dying & Danishes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Death-Dying-and-Danishes.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Keating":MAILTO:ed.keating@vermontvisitingnurses.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270223T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004683-1803403800-1803411000@vermontvisitingnurses.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County HeartSing Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Singing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of volunteering\, but joining a Hospice Choir can be a very rewarding and meaningful way to give back. Hospice Choirs offer song of healing and comfort at the bedside of hospice patients as a loving gift to those who need support at their most vulnerable time. \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Pleasant\, Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator: mary.pleasant@vnahsr.org or 802-442-0540
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/franklin-county-heart-strings-choir-rehearsal-2-2/2027-02-23/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 27 Church St\, St. Albans\, VT\, 05478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hospice Music Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Serenity_Singers-1024x597.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pleasant":MAILTO:mary.pleasant@vermontvisitingnurses.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004684-1804008600-1804015800@vermontvisitingnurses.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County HeartSing Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Singing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of volunteering\, but joining a Hospice Choir can be a very rewarding and meaningful way to give back. Hospice Choirs offer song of healing and comfort at the bedside of hospice patients as a loving gift to those who need support at their most vulnerable time. \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Pleasant\, Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator: mary.pleasant@vnahsr.org or 802-442-0540
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/franklin-county-heart-strings-choir-rehearsal-2-2/2027-03-02/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 27 Church St\, St. Albans\, VT\, 05478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hospice Music Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Serenity_Singers-1024x597.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pleasant":MAILTO:mary.pleasant@vermontvisitingnurses.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270309T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270309T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174127
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004685-1804613400-1804620600@vermontvisitingnurses.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County HeartSing Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Singing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of volunteering\, but joining a Hospice Choir can be a very rewarding and meaningful way to give back. Hospice Choirs offer song of healing and comfort at the bedside of hospice patients as a loving gift to those who need support at their most vulnerable time. \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Pleasant\, Hospice Volunteer Services Coordinator: mary.pleasant@vnahsr.org or 802-442-0540
URL:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/event/franklin-county-heart-strings-choir-rehearsal-2-2/2027-03-09/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 27 Church St\, St. Albans\, VT\, 05478\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hospice Music Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vermontvisitingnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Serenity_Singers-1024x597.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pleasant":MAILTO:mary.pleasant@vermontvisitingnurses.org
END:VEVENT
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