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This Moment in Grief: The Poetry in Being Present for What Is

Start
Thursday, July 02, 2026
End
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Schedule
3 sessions
#1.
Thursday, July 02, 2026, 2:00 PM 3:30 PM (EDT)
#2.
Thursday, July 09, 2026, 2:00 PM 3:30 PM (EDT)
#3.
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 2:00 PM 3:30 PM (EDT)
Location
Berkshire Community College
Spaces left
20

Registration

Non-member – $45.00
OLLI Member – $35.00
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This Moment in Grief: The Poetry in Being Present for What Is

Thursday, July 2, 9, and 16
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
at Berkshire Community College
In-person only

Grief changes like life does. As we open ourselves to grow through grief we open to what is hidden in it - so often, love. We'll draw on poetry, writing and sharing to give voice to our grief at this moment in life, discovering new ways to reflect on our experience of loss. As we bring ourselves present we support each other in being present too.

Charlotte Nuessle, BSc, is a certified grief educator with David Kessler. She has co-led grief groups for 2 years. For the past 11 years she facilitated groups in exploring death and dying, as well as groups focused on strengthening resilience and personal development. She retired from a 25-year career in adaptive yoga and developing self-awareness for seniors and elders. Reading and writing poetry has given her a perspective on grief that opened creativity and possibility in the midst of loss.

Cost: $35 for OLLI at BCC members
$45 for non-members

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