“WHEN A LOVED ONE IS DYING”—FREE COMMUNITY DISCUSSION & BOOK SIGNING WITH LOCAL AUTHOR

Chicopee, Mass.– Local nonprofits Harmony House of Western Massachusetts and Holyoke VNA & Hospice Life Care, will host a free community discussion and book signing on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 4–6p.m. at the Dumay Center at Elms College. 

Community members are invited to join a thoughtful conversation about hospice, caregiving, and the connections made throughout the end-of-life journey. The discussion will be led by Maureen Groden, RN, a hospice nurse, educator, and local author of When a Loved One Is Dying: Conversations About Care, Connection, and Coping. Groden will share selected readings from her new book which provides a compassionate guide exploring the emotional and practical realities of supporting a loved one at life’s end. She will also be available for book signings following the discussion and reading. 

As more families navigate serious illness and caregiving, the event aims to provide a welcoming space for open conversation, learning, and support. This event is free and open to the public, though advance online registration is requested. The event is sponsored through the generosity of Elms College.

When: Thursday, March 26, 2026, 4–6 PM 
Where: Dumay Center at Elms College, 12 Fairview Ave., Chicopee, MA
Register: https://BookSigning2026.eventbrite.com

All are welcome. Please contact Harmony House to become a volunteer or to make a financial contribution.

Please call (413) 315-9784 with any questions.