The Intentional Living and Dying Well group was inspired by the heartfelt and transformative conversations we had during a Rainbow Elders led book club focused on The Art of Dying Well by Katy Butler. We found it invaluable to be able to discuss living according to our values through life changes, aging, and, ultimately, death. And we appreciate how helpful it is to discuss navigating life choices with a group of friends who also understand what it is to be queer in today's America.
Our monthly meetings focus discussion around a wide array of topics that fall under the umbrella of Intentional Living and Dying Well. Taking a multi-media approach, we will often find inspiration and ideas in literature, films, art, or music to launch discussion and activities, such as: creating a life bucket list & achieving your goals; downsizing; building & rebuilding queer social networks; celebrating accomplishments with a “to done” list or life inventory review; or preparing for end of life.
We invite you to come and share community with a group of like-minded people who possess dozens of lifetimes of experience about how to navigate life changes from the beginning of adulthood to the end of life as a queer person.
Come to learn and to teach. Come as a stranger, alone or with a friend, and leave as a part of an intentional community.
(Just a friendly reminder: We are a non-expert discussion group and are not capable of addressing or providing therapy for abusive or traumatic situations.)