Upcoming Events
Most of us are rookies when it comes to talking about death—the thing we ALL have in common. Somewhere along the line, we’ve forgotten how much we gain by doing so in community with others willing to practice with us.
As a society, we’ve excelled at avoiding discussing dying and end-of-life until it’s too late for meaningful conversations and usually when we’re feeling our worst.
The Pre-Dead Social Club is working to change that trajectory.
We create opportunities for you to lean in, get curious and discuss things that matter most to you, as we all face our eventual end-of-life. The Pre-Dead Social Club meets you where you’re at. We hope one or some of the events below pique your interest and that you’ll join us in the near future.
Welcome to the die-a-logue!
Beyond the Bedside: Planning to Care (OCT 1st)
Caregiving has gotten complicated—we’re living longer, managing health challenges, and our support teams are often in different time zones. We see you—juggling it all or preparing for what’s next. This workshop will be led by Laura Cleminson, end-of-life doula and founder of the Pre-Dead Social Club. Together we’ll explore caregiving realities; identify gaps, strengths and next steps; and identify where we can build a stronger, shared, support network.
SPONSORED BY
Berwick Public Library & Berwick For A Lifetime
Death Wings: A Virtual Open House
Join Death Wings Project creator and playwright Bess Welden and Pre-Dead Social Club founder Laura Cleminson for a free, one-hour virtual gathering exploring the story, art and ideas behind Death Wings—and the toolkit that grew from it. Centered around Bess's award-winning play Death Wings, the Death Wings Project uses art-making and storytelling to open conversations about death, loss, grief, connection and letting go. Through workshops and community collaborations around the country, participants have created their own sets of mini-wings using meaningful materials and the stories they carry.
(You supply your own beverages and snacks!)
Rachael Kilgour: Intimate, Live Acoustic Performance (MAY 21st)
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We have the good fortune to welcome Minnesota born, singer-songwriter, Rachael Kilgour, for an evening of music featuring her heartfelt album, “My Father Loved Me'“ (2023). Kilgour writes in hopes of finding a truth she can live with. "My Father Loved Me" was written and produced in memory of her late Canadian dad. In the spare and often gutting language for which she is known, Kilgour poses questions about belonging, inheritance and grief and triumphantly affirms the value of one ordinary working man’s life. Her intimate live performances radiate with sincerity and humor.
Death Over Drinks (APR 8th) Portsmouth, NH
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Sponsored by: NokBox and STROLL Cafe
"We Wish We Knew That!" Emergency or Not? (Mar 4th)
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Tickets $10 (members) $12 (not-yet-members)
The Pre-Dead Social Club will host "We Wish We Knew That!" - Emergency or Not?
During this facilitated event, we’ll talk with an EMS Educator (Emergency Medical Services), who is also an EMT and an attorney, along with an APRN-CNP (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Certified Nurse Practitioner) with over ten years of experience in palliative care and hospice who is passionate about end-of-life planning and goals of care discussions. We’ll be discussing how we unknowingly and unintentionally can undermine our loved one’s end-of-life wishes by calling 911 or performing CPR.
This discussion is an opportunity for people to feel more prepared, rather than panicked, when a loved one’s time comes.
You’ll go home understanding:
The Reality of a 911 Call
Common Mistakes & Misconceptions
Legal & Medical Protocols That Override Personal Wishes
How to Prepare Now – For When