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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-2-2/2028-10-31/
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-2-2/2028-11-07/
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-2-2/2028-11-14/
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:20281116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281116T120000
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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/2028-11-16/
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:20281117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281117T120000
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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-7/2028-11-17/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20281121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281121T193000
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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-2-2/2028-11-21/
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:20281128T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004775-1859045400-1859052600@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-2-2/2028-11-28/
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:20281205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004776-1859650200-1859657400@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-2-2/2028-12-05/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20281212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
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-2-2/2028-12-12/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20281215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260122T185243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T185243Z
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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-7/2028-12-15/
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:20281219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004778-1860859800-1860867000@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-2-2/2028-12-19/
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:20281221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260205T164626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T164626Z
UID:10004587-1861005600-1861012800@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/2028-12-21/
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:20281226T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004779-1861464600-1861471800@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-2-2/2028-12-26/
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:20290102T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290102T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004780-1862069400-1862076600@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-2-2/2029-01-02/
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:20290109T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290109T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004781-1862674200-1862681400@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-2-2/2029-01-09/
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:20290116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004782-1863279000-1863286200@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-2-2/2029-01-16/
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:20290118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260205T164626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T164626Z
UID:10004588-1863424800-1863432000@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/2029-01-18/
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:20290119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260122T185243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T185243Z
UID:10004463-1863511200-1863518400@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-7/2029-01-19/
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:20290123T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004783-1863883800-1863891000@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-2-2/2029-01-23/
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:20290130T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290130T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004784-1864488600-1864495800@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-2-2/2029-01-30/
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:20290206T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004785-1865093400-1865100600@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-2-2/2029-02-06/
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:20290213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004786-1865698200-1865705400@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-2-2/2029-02-13/
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:20290215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260205T164626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T164626Z
UID:10004589-1865844000-1865851200@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/2029-02-15/
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:20290216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260122T185243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T185243Z
UID:10004464-1865930400-1865937600@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-7/2029-02-16/
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:20290220T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290220T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004787-1866303000-1866310200@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-2-2/2029-02-20/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20290227T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290227T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004788-1866907800-1866915000@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-2-2/2029-02-27/
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:20290306T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290306T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004789-1867512600-1867519800@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-2-2/2029-03-06/
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:20290313T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290313T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260331T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T190759Z
UID:10004790-1868117400-1868124600@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-2-2/2029-03-13/
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:20290315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260205T164626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T164626Z
UID:10004590-1868263200-1868270400@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/2029-03-15/
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:20290316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151732
CREATED:20260122T185243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T185243Z
UID:10004465-1868349600-1868356800@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-7/2029-03-16/
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
END:VCALENDAR