Making the most of your life doesn’t just happen. It takes planning. By talking with experts, people can make informed decisions and learn how to relay this important information to their families, so they can plan for the best ending ever.

A great starting point is Courageous Conversations, a series of discussions about some of life’s most important choices hosted by Hospice of the Chesapeake at the Glen Burnie Regional Library, 1010 Eastway.

Sponsored by the John & Cathy Belcher Institute, an education and advocacy collaborative advancing the understanding of complex illness care at Hospice of the Chesapeake, the discussions are part of the nonprofit’s efforts to encourage a national dialogue about end-of-life.

Growing through Grief: What the Sacred Sorrow of Grief Can Teach Us
7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8

Explore the grieving process with Chesapeake Life Center Director Susan Coale and Hospice of the Chesapeake Social Worker Cassie Bloom, both licensed clinical social workers. Learn what is “normal,” what to expect, how to manage your own grief and help those around you.

These events are free. Registration is not required, however, seating is limited. For details, call 443-837-1527 or visit www.hospicechesapeake.org.