May 2019
Vt. Library Association’s 125th Annual Conference
From the Vt. Library Association's 125th Annual Conference Program: Poet and hospice activist Pam MacPherson, with library director Margaret Woodruff, will share a framework for facilitating small group discussion based on the book, "Walking Each Other Home: Conversations on Loving & Dying.” Taken from Ram Dass’s quote, “We are all just walking each other home,” this book shows us “how death gives us an unparalleled opening to cultivate gratitude, compassion, mindfulness, and an abiding joy in the simple beauty of…
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Charlotte Public Library Book Discussion Series
Charlotte Public Library is sponsoring a weekly book discussion on four Mondays, beginning on April 29th and ending on May 20th. This series will be based on Ram Dass and Mirabai Bush's book: "Walking Each Other Home." Taken from Ram Dass’s quote, “We are all just walking each other home,” this book shows us “how death gives us an unparalleled opening to cultivate gratitude, compassion, mindfulness, and an abiding joy in the simple beauty of living.” Poet & hospice activist,…
Find out more »March 2019
Charlotte Public Library Book Discussion Series
Charlotte Public Library is sponsoring a weekly book discussion on four Mondays, beginning March 11th and ending April 1st. This series will be based on Ram Dass and Mirabai Bush's book: "Walking Each Other Home." Taken from Ram Dass’s quote, “We are all just walking each other home,” this book shows us “how death gives us an unparalleled opening to cultivate gratitude, compassion, mindfulness, and an abiding joy in the simple beauty of living.” Poet & hospice activist, Pam MacPherson,…
Find out more »January 2019
Charlotte Public Library Book Discussion Series
Charlotte Public Library is sponsoring a weekly book discussion on four Mondays in January, beginning on January 7th. This series will be based on Ram Dass and Mirabai Bush's book: "Walking Each Other Home." Taken from Ram Dass’s quote, “We are all just walking each other home,” this book shows us “how death gives us an unparalleled opening to cultivate gratitude, compassion, mindfulness, and an abiding joy in the simple beauty of living.” Poet & hospice activist, Pam MacPherson, facilitates…
Find out more »November 2017
Norwich University School of Nursing’s Inaugural White Coat Ceremony
I am so honored to be asked to be the keynote speaker for Norwich University School of Nursing's Inaugural White Coat Ceremony! With the support of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation, white coats will be conferred upon 43 second year nursing students who are ready to enter the clinical phase of their training. The students will then recite an oath promising to deliver humanistic, compassionate care to those they serve. A memorable day awaits both the students, faculty, families…
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South Burlington Senior Center Reading
Reading of poetry and sharing of vigil-sitting experiences as the featured program at South Burlington Senior Center gathering.
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Private Book Group Reading
Reading and discussion of Vigil poetry and vigil-sitting experiences with a small group in a private home.
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“Delicious Words 2017”
A lovely Spring afternoon's presentation in Dianne Shullenberger's Gallery by four Vermont artisans. (Minimum donation of $25 will benefit COTS) This event is a repeat of event on April 9th.
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A lovely Spring afternoon's presentation in Dianne Shullenberger's Gallery by four Vermont artisans. (Minimum donation of $25 will benefit COTS) Rosalind Daniels: Fiber Abstractions (presentation and viewing of quilted fiber art pieces) Pamela MacPherson: Reading from Vigil: The Poetry of Presence Maya Parry: Dramatic Monologue on the life and legacy of Clarina Nichols, Vermont's earliest feminist. Rosa Costsellano: Reading from Low Beating Drum: Voices from the Margin Featuring Delectable Treats by Dessert Chefs John and Liz Snell
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Charlotte Senior Center
Reading of Vigil poetry and discussion of quality end-of-life care.
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Pam MacPherson will share her experiences of sitting vigil with dying individuals through the reading of poetry and telling the stories around the poems.
Find out more »January 2017
UVMMC No One Dies Alone Program
Vigil sitting workshop with Charley MacMartin and Pam MacPherson for UVM Medical Center's No One Dies Alone volunteers. Private event for program volunteers only.
Find out more »Vigil: The Poetry of Presence Author Reading
Pam MacPherson will share stories of vigil sitting and read the poems that come from those experiences. Learn more about the very end of life and its sacredness during this tender time of transition. The public is invited. Books will be available along with signing by the author.
Find out more »Vigil Sitting II with Author and Poet Pamela Heinrich MacPherson
Readings, storytelling and sharing about the richness and variety of experiences found in sitting vigil with the dying. Hallowell Singers, a chorus of volunteer singers trained to practice the therapeutic art of singing for the dying, will join in this session. Private event for Brattleboro Area Hospice Volunteers.
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August 2016
Author Reading
NHHPCO Vol Educ Day
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SWS at Leddy Camp
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Elderly Services, Inc. Project Independence
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Author Reading
SWS Fitzberald Camp
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