November is ...                             

                                                  Have the Talk of a Lifetime!

The Funeral and Memorial Information Council created “Time for Family, Time for Talk” to encourage families to Have the Talk of a Lifetime – to engage in meaningful conversations reflecting on the past and planning for the future. This month we are bringing the “Time for Family, Time for Talk” campaign to our community

For various cultures, this time of year includes many opportunities to remember, honor, reminisce, share and express gratitude – beginning the end of October with Hallows’ Eve, Halloween, All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day and Dia de los Muertos, throughout the month of November with Veterans Day, World Kindness Day, Thanksgiving, National Day of Listening and National Day of Giving.
 
Holidays are the perfect time to celebrate and Have the Talk of a Lifetime with your loved ones. As families and friends gather in November, take the time to create a special family event and begin a new tradition, one that matters most.

Need help getting started?  It’s easy. Choose one of the days below, gather your family and friends, print the holiday guide and begin sharing those meaningful stories. Be creative, have fun and make it memorable.  Stories heal and memories last a life time.

For more details about each event listed below, click on the event title.

• November 13 – World Kindness Day
• November 23 – Thanksgiving Day 
• November 24 – National Listening Day 
• November 28 – National Giving Day

Other scheduled events being held in honor of Time for Family, Time for Talk  are listed below. 

Stories, How Do They Heal?
  WHEN:  Monday, November 6
  TIME:    12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  WHERE: Courtyard by Marriott State College,  1730 University Drive, State College, PA

Healing through the Holidays Education and Support Group
  WHEN:    Every Monday, Nov. 13, Nov. 20, Nov. 27, Dec. 4, Dec.11
  TIME:      6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  WHERE: CHOICES, 2214 N. Atherton Street, Upper Level, State College   

Contact Jackie Hook, certified spiritual director and celebrant, by email or calling (814) 237-2712 to learn more. You may also visit www.talkofalifetime.org for information too.