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F5B Planning Your Destiny: A Well Supported and Orderly Exit

Other | Registration opens 9/2/2026 12:00 AM

35 Henderson Circle Drive Bard College, NY 12504 United States
Olin 201
Class Limit: 15
9/18/2026-10/16/2026
3:10 PM-4:30 PM on Fri
09/19/2026

F5B Planning Your Destiny: A Well Supported and Orderly Exit

Other | Registration opens 9/2/2026 12:00 AM

Procrastinate no longer! To honor your life, take responsibility for your death and leave a conscientious legacy for your loved ones. Students will learn to articulate their values and wishes, have meaningful end-of-life discussions, and to codify their departure instructions into actionable documents. Topics include choosing suitable healthcare and financial proxies to speak for us when we are not able, as well as how to organize personal obligations and effects. We will discuss traditional as well as alternative end-of-life options. Students will make a plan to accomplish their goals, to receive support, and to help peers as we age together. 

Note: This class meets five times: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, and 16.

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Liebhaber, Ruven
Ruven Liebhaber

Presenter
Ruven Liebhaber, is a retired architect whose career focused on senior living and hospice residences. Since relocating to the Hudson Valley from Boston, he has continued his long-term service as a hospice volunteer, an artist, and a nature-worker. Ruven holds certificates in Elder Co-Housing development, Elder Mediation, Hospice Volunteering, Nursing Home Ombudsmanship, and Guardianship. Ruven has created and facilitated workshops on end-of-life issues in order to raise awareness about preparation and available alternatives for this often neglected stage of life.

Holzberg, Suzanne
Suzanne Holzberg

Producer