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April Lunch & Learn: Advance Care Planning 101 by Compassion & Choices (Free for Members!)


Seniors / Classes and Enrichment -
Winter 2026

Like many people, you may have delayed making decisions about your end-of-life care. It’s completely natural—these conversations can be emotionally challenging, and the paperwork can feel overwhelming.

We invite you to join us for Advance Care Planning 101, a thoughtful and practical presentation designed to guide you through the process with clarity and support. You'll also explore an Advance Planning Guide Toolkit that will help you:

Reflect on your values, goals, and priorities for end-of-life care

Choose a trusted representative to speak on your behalf if you're unable to

Learn about common end-of-life medical interventions—so you can make informed decisions about what you do or do not want

Whether you're just beginning to think about your wishes or ready to take the next step in documenting them, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make confident, informed choices—for yourself and your loved ones.

Speaker Bio Mary Carlsen

Mary is a retired St. Olaf College professor where she taught courses in social policy, social work practice, ethics, family studies and social welfare history. She received her B.A. in social work from St. Olaf College, and her MSW from the University of Washington, concentrating in health care and aging. She practiced social work in hospital, hospice, nursing home, and home care settings. She is a member of the Northfield Hospital Bioethics Committee and served on the NASW-MN Ethics Committee. In 2016 she founded a local group focused on advance care planning and MAID education and advocacy.

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Program Center : Rockwell 1 (area closest to coffee bar) and Rockwell 2 (middle section)
Monday, Apr 20
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Min Age   50 yr.