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Friends of Mount Auburn Cemetery
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Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138-5517
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Upcoming Events
Here is just a sampling from the exciting schedule of upcoming
programs. Visit us online today to register for any of these programs
or to get a complete list of other events on our calendar.
k Planning for End-of-Life Issues
Tuesday, October 8, 5:30 PM
What would happen to your family if you unexpectedly
passed away? We’ll discuss this along with other end-of-life
issues in a panel discussion moderated by: attorney Rosemary
Wilson; Dorian Mintzer, M.S.W., Ph.D (author of The Couples
Retirement Puzzle); and Dr. David Clive, Professor of Medicine,
University of Massachusetts Medical School. Panelists will
discuss topics ranging from the preparation of basic legal
documents and increasing support through personal caregivers,
to planning for immediate post-death issues such as funeral
and burial. Free.
k Fall Bulb Planting Event
Wednesday, October 16, 10:00 AM
Get your hands in the soil alongside our gardening staff during
our annual fall bulb planting. Bulbs planted in the Cemetery
each fall add blooms to Mount Auburn’s early spring season.
Bring your work gloves and trowel along with lots of energy
and enthusiasm. Dress for garden work. Free.
k Candlelighting
Wednesday, December 18, 4:00 PM
Our annual Candle Lighting Service, held each December,
provides the opportunity to remember all of the loved ones
no longer with us. Please join us in Story Chapel for this year’s
service followed by a reception in Bigelow Chapel. Candles
will be available on site for a small fee. For details about this
year’s speakers, please check our website as the Service nears.
Free.
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k Eyes on Owls
Saturday, February 8, 1:00 and 3:30 PM
A very special presentation with naturalist Marcia Wilson,
wildlife photographer Mark Wilson and live owls up close!
Stay tuned for more details on our website. $10 members of
the Friends and $15 for non-members.
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