Am in Canada and appreciate being able to participate in mayo connect chats. Older with several non life threatening but life altering illnesses and a sprinkle of depression and anxiety - how my life has changed! I was referred to an organization which has activities for "seniors" which I really am not that interested in but all of a sudden my attention went to their web site and monthly group called "The Death Cafe" - I was a little taken aback but on reading, and this group has other similar groups in other towns and cities and seems its discussion by people from all walks of life about many aspects of death, living, dying .. it's not about medically assisted death or euthanasia ; does not have guest speakers who have their own "agenda" etc., but discussion/thoughts about our inevitable deaths so am curious. I rarely go out but am contemplating gong to the August meeting - which is held by a group using facilities in our local college/university and is for any age just pre register. It says one can attend and not even talk about our feelings, just listen ... am quite interested what others have to say, as have my own views which I would keep to myself first meeting to see if it's something is discussed that will help me and my thoughts and also if I can express my those thoughts in a friendly environment. Just found out about this in Province I live so not sure if cross-border? If I do attend will try and give some info but maybe basic info is on Internet .. if I can then again find this comment box/area! J.