Wood bench on hill overlooking a valley

Living with Death: A Community Conversation

Don't let the title of this event scare you or make you uneasy.  Living with Death: A Community Conversation is a welcoming open house type event that anyone can attend and learn about different aspects of death alongside traditional funeral and estate planning.
 
The day will start with a Resource Fair beginning at 9:00AM and go until 11:00AM. You'll be able to meet and chat with people representing a variety of businesses and services. Speaker schedule will begin at 11:30AM and feature our keynote speaker, Dr. Janet McCord, Professor of Thanatology plus other experts in their fields.
 
The more you fear death, the less you live life - come and talk about it with us!


Resource Fair

9:00AM – 11:00AM
Aging Well with Amy, LLC
 
Citizens Bank - Sponsor

East Troy Intergenerational Community Center - Sponsor
 
Hospice Alliance
 
Legacy Hospice

Lions Club Eye Bank
 
Rozga Funeral & Cremation Services
 
Solas Natural Burial Preserve
 
Downsizing with Dignity
 
Treasured Tails Pet Memorial and Cremation Services
 
Walworth County ADRC - Sponsor
 

Speaker Schedule

11:30AM – 3:00PM
 
11:30AM
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Janet McCord
Professor of Thanatology at Edgewood College
 
Living with Death: Let's Talk about It
 
Offering insights and facilitating the conversation about what it means to talk about death, dying, and grief.  
12:45PM
Anita Valentine
Solas Natural Burial Preserve
 
Considering Natural or 'Green' Burial
 
Solas Natural Burial is Wisconsin's leading innovator in green burial which focuses on environmentally conscious burial practices.
1:30PM
Amy Martin
Aging Well with Amy, LLC
 
Starting the Conversation 
and
Peace of Mind Planning
 
How to start the conversation with family about end-of-life wishes no matter the age.
2:15PM
Deronica Bulger
Downsizing with Dignity
 
What Happens to My Stuff When I'm Gone?

Utilizing a Senior Home Coach to assist in making thoughtful decisions about belongings, downsizing, and life's transitions.
2:45PM
Jacob Sawyers
Dementia Care Specialist
 
Wrapping it All Up
 
Closing remarks, upcoming events and opportunities, and Thank You!



Check back often for updated resource providers and speaker information.



































































































































































Hosted by Citizens Bank, East Troy Intergenerational Community Center (IGET), and Walworth County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC).

Location:

East Troy Intergenerational Community Center (IGET) 
2040 Beulah Ave 
East Troy, WI 53120 
Use Door #7 Division St entrance
Contacts:
  • Cheryl Chapman (Citizens Bank) 262-378-4841 
  • Jake Sawyers (Walworth County ADRC) 262-741-3273 
  • East Troy Intergenerational Community Center (IGET) 262-642-2266