Magazine-Sep/Oct 2019

A Literary Evening Hear from General Secretary of the Singapore Kindness Movement Dr William Wan, as he discusses ageing and death. Many may shun these taboo topics, but Dr Wan tackles these potentially sensitive issues with grace, humor and kindness.

Thursday, September 19 Adults’ Library, Thinkspace Complimentary; light bites available Members’ Guests are welcome 7:00 p.m. Registration and mingling 7:30 p.m. Author reading and Q&A 8:30 p.m. Mingling and discussion

Through the Valley: The Art of Living and Leaving Well by Dr William Wan Why are we so afraid to discuss death? How can we age well and have a good death if we cannot talk about this inevitable fact of life? In this book, Dr William Wan provides tips on how to age gracefully, reflection on death and dying, having “die-logues”, how to handle grief and how to help others who are grieving and more. A father of three children and grandfather of four, the 71-year-old leads a varied, busy and exciting life and is active in community- based work in Singapore.

Registration preferred; walk-ins are welcome. For more information or to register, please drop by the Library, call 6739-4308 or email library@amclub.org.sg

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