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SUMMARY:A Lifeline for Difficult Times:  The Taking Solace Series
DESCRIPTION:Starting last November\, Center for Solace (formerly Brattleboro Area Hospice) & Brooks Memorial Library\nwere inspired to begin an 8-month collaboration on the first Wednesday of each month\, from 6-8 pm. \nCome join us for a wide range of conversations\non tender topics\, from Death Cafes\, to film & discussion nights\,\nspeaker panels\, a climate-grief dialogue\, and more. \nTogether we’ll explore some of the challenges of being alive in our time.\nFor instance\, how might we navigate illness\, caregiving\, or loss?\nOr beyond that\, face a much broader anguish for our fragile planet itself?\nBecause we know that at least one form of solace\nstems from staying connected. \nTo quote poet David Whyte\, “Solace is not meant to be\nan answer\, but an invitation\, through the door of pain and difficulty\,\nto the depth of suffering and simultaneous beauty in the world\nthat the strategic mind by itself cannot grasp or make sense of.”   \nContinuing our monthly Taking Solace series at Brooks Memorial Library\, join us on April 8 from 6-8 pm to watch the award-winning 2022 documentary Living in the Time of Dying: Meeting the Truth of the Climate Crisis\, by Australian filmmaker Michael Shaw. After the film there will be an hour for facilitated discussion on how we are feeling and how we can stay connected\, with Michael Shaw attending remotely. \nAnd to find out about further topics\, please follow\nCenter for Solace or Brooks Memorial Library on Facebook:\ncenterforsolace.org\, or brookslibraryvt.org.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/a-lifeline-for-difficult-times-the-taking-solace-series-4/
LOCATION:Main Reading Room
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SUMMARY:“Come See Me in the Good Light” - The Taking Solace Series\, March Event
DESCRIPTION:A Lifeline for Difficult Times: The Taking Solace Series on Wednesday\, March 4th at 6 pm: “Come See Me in the Good Light”. This is a poignant and unexpectedly funny love story about poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley facing an incurable cancer diagnosis with joy\, wit and an unshakable partnership. Through laughter and unwavering love\, they transform pain into purpose\, and mortality into a loving celebration of resilience.\n\n\n \n\nThis will be held on the Main Floor of Brooks Memorial Library.\n\n \n\n\nCenter for Solace (formerly Brattleboro Area Hospice) & Brooks Memorial Library began an 8-month collaboration in November 2025 that takes place on the first Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm.\n\n\n \n\nTo find out about upcoming topics\, please follow Center for Solace or Brooks Memorial Library on Facebook\, or email centerforsolace.org\, or brookslibraryvt.org.\n\n………………………………………………………………………………………………….\nPlease Note: Come See Me in the Good Light is rated TV-MA on Apple TV+ for strong language and mature themes. The rating reflects frequent frank conversation\, adult themes\, and candid moments of intimacy. This designation is meant to warn viewers about emotional and linguistic intensity. Apple’s press materials and major reviews note the mature\, unflinching approach.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/come-see-me-in-the-good-light-the-taking-solace-series-march-event/
LOCATION:Main Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Adults,General
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SUMMARY:A Lifeline for Difficult Times:  The Taking Solace Series
DESCRIPTION:Starting last November\, Center for Solace (formerly Brattleboro Area Hospice) & Brooks Memorial Library\nbegan an 8-month collaboration on the first Wednesday of each month\, from 6-8 pm. \nCome join us for a wide range of conversations\non tender topics\, from Death Cafes\, to film & discussion nights\,\nspeaker panels\, a climate-grief dialogue\, and more. \nTogether we’ll explore some of the challenges of being alive in our time.\nFor instance\, how might we navigate illness\, caregiving\, or loss?\nOr beyond that\, face a much broader anguish for our fragile planet itself?\nBecause we know that at least one form of solace\nstems from staying connected. \nTo quote poet David Whyte\, “Solace is not meant to be\nan answer\, but an invitation\, through the door of pain and difficulty\,\nto the depth of suffering and simultaneous beauty in the world\nthat the strategic mind by itself cannot grasp or make sense of.”   \nFebruary’s Topic: Holding Our Own \nCome join us in the Main Reading Room on Wednesday\, February 4th to watch Holding Our Own. This inspiring one-hour film features the work of local artist Deidre Scherer and the music of Center for Solace chorus Hallowell. It will be followed by a community dialogue about the unique power of the arts to help offer solace in difficult times.   \nAnd to find out about further topics\, please follow\nCenter for Solace or Brooks Memorial Library on Facebook:\ncenterforsolace.org\, or brookslibraryvt.org.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/a-lifeline-for-difficult-times-the-taking-solace-series-3/
LOCATION:Main Reading Room
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SUMMARY:Center for Solace\, Information Session on After Death Care & Green Burial
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers from the Center for Solace will share information about caring for our loved ones after they die\, including body care\, transportation\, permitting\, and green burial options.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/center-for-solace-information-session-on-after-death-care-green-burial/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Lifeline for Difficult Times:  The Taking Solace Series
DESCRIPTION:Starting this past November\, Center for Solace (formerly Brattleboro Area Hospice) & Brooks Memorial Library\nbegan an 8-month collaboration on the first Wednesday of each month\, from 6-8 pm. \nCome join us for a wide range of conversations\non tender topics\, from Death Cafes\, to film & discussion nights\,\nspeaker panels\, a climate-grief dialogue\, and more. \nTogether we’ll explore some of the challenges of being alive in our time.\nFor instance\, how might we navigate illness\, caregiving\, or loss?\nOr beyond that\, face a much broader anguish for our fragile planet itself?\nBecause we know that at least one form of solace\nstems from staying connected. \nTo quote poet David Whyte\, “Solace is not meant to be\nan answer\, but an invitation\, through the door of pain and difficulty\,\nto the depth of suffering and simultaneous beauty in the world\nthat the strategic mind by itself cannot grasp or make sense of.”   \nJoin us for the January gathering in this series when we will discuss\nClimate & Ecological Grief: An Exploration \nAll are welcome as we create a space to slow down and share our feelings about the growing effects of climate change. Feelings such as grief\, sadness\, fear\, guilt\, despair\, and helplessness can be held in community as we witness the ongoing destruction of our planetary home. This will not be a venue for problem solving; it’s a place to express and share our feelings about how the earth is rapidly changing. \nAnd to find out about further topics\, please follow\nCenter for Solace or Brooks Memorial Library on Facebook:\ncenterforsolace.org\, or brookslibraryvt.org.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/a-lifeline-for-difficult-times-the-taking-solace-series-6/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Lifeline for Difficult Times:  The Taking Solace Series
DESCRIPTION:Starting this November\, Center for Solace (formerly Brattleboro Area Hospice) & Brooks Memorial Library\nhave begun an 8-month collaboration on the first Wednesday of each month\, from 6-8 pm. \nCome join us for a wide range of conversations\non tender topics\, from Death Cafes\, to film & discussion nights\,\nspeaker panels\, a climate-grief dialogue\, and more. \nTogether we’ll explore some of the challenges of being alive in our time.\nFor instance\, how might we navigate illness\, caregiving\, or loss?\nOr beyond that\, face a much broader anguish for our fragile planet itself?\nBecause we know that at least one form of solace\nstems from staying connected. \nTo quote poet David Whyte\, “Solace is not meant to be\nan answer\, but an invitation\, through the door of pain and difficulty\,\nto the depth of suffering and simultaneous beauty in the world\nthat the strategic mind by itself cannot grasp or make sense of.”   \n  For this second session on 12/03\, the topic of exploration is Navigating Grief During Holidays\n(& anytime). \n\n  \nCome join us to explore this universal topic:  whatever we may celebrate\,\nlosing or missing a loved one at holidays (or birthdays & other milestones) can certainly\ncompound our grief.  How do we hold space for that added emotion\, as well as honor\nthe lives of those we’ve lost?\n  \nTo find out about further topics\, please follow\nCenter for Solace or Brooks Memorial Library on Facebook:\ncenterforsolace.org\, or brookslibraryvt.org.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/a-lifeline-for-difficult-times-the-taking-solace-series-5/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Lifeline for Difficult Times:  The Taking Solace Series
DESCRIPTION:Starting this November\, Center for Solace (formerly Brattleboro Area Hospice) & Brooks Memorial Library\nare inspired to begin an 8-month collaboration on the first Wednesday of each month\, from 6-8 pm. \nCome join us for a wide range of conversations\non tender topics\, from Death Cafes\, to film & discussion nights\,\nspeaker panels\, a climate-grief dialogue\, and more. \nTogether we’ll explore some of the challenges of being alive in our time.\nFor instance\, how might we navigate illness\, caregiving\, or loss?\nOr beyond that\, face a much broader anguish for our fragile planet itself?\nBecause we know that at least one form of solace\nstems from staying connected. \nTo quote poet David Whyte\, “Solace is not meant to be\nan answer\, but an invitation\, through the door of pain and difficulty\,\nto the depth of suffering and simultaneous beauty in the world\nthat the strategic mind by itself cannot grasp or make sense of.”   \nWe begin November 5th from 6-8pm\nwith a Death Cafe in the Community Room. \nAnd to find out about further topics\, please follow\nCenter for Solace or Brooks Memorial Library on Facebook:\ncenterforsolace.org\, or brookslibraryvt.org.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/a-lifeline-for-difficult-times-the-taking-solace-series/2025-11-05/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Speak up: Empowering Patients in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the critical role of self-advocacy in the healthcare process\, as well as strategies to enhance communication with medical providers. The workshop is free and open to the public. \nThis program is presented by The Center for Solace\, formerly Brattleboro Area Hospice.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/self-advocacy-as-a-healthcare-consumer/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
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