Joys & Fears of Aging

Saint Philip’s discussion group, The Joys & Fears of Aging, usually meets via Zoom from 1:00pm-2:30pm every Thursday. However, this coming Thursday, June 16, there will be no meeting.

When the group gathers again on Thursday, June 23, participants will begin discussing, Being Mortal, by Atul Gawande. The assignment for June 23 is to read the Introduction.

The author writes, “It is not death that the very old tell me they fear. It is what happens short of death…” (55) What do you fear most about the end of life? How do you think your family would react if you told them, “I’m ready?” How do we strike a balance between fear and hope while still confronting reality?”

All are welcome to participate. To receive the Zoom link contact parishioner and parish nurse Carol Jones. Her email address is parishnurse@stphilipstucson.org.