"Talking to loved ones about death is always difficult," said Tonya Meyer, Bluffton Senior Citizens Center director.
The Center hosts an End of Life Seminar at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 8, to help enable these discussions. "This seminar is intended for seniors and their families. Come when you can and stay as long as you like," said Meyer.
The evening includes presentations from attorneys, accountants, funeral directors and other professionals. These speakers are available to chat one-on-one plus speaking on the following topics:
Bluffton's Memorial Day observance included its traditional parade from downtown to Maple Grove Cemetery. There the Bluffton American Legion Post 382 conducted a Memorial Day service.
Bluffton's Memorial Day observance is Monday, May 29. Here is information about the day from the Bluffton American Legion Post 382.
• Anyone wishing to be in the parade, be in line by 9:15 a.m.
• Time of the parade: 9:30 a.m.
• Parade line up: Bluffton town hall
• Ceremonies: Maple Grove Cemetery
• Memorial Day speaker: Tim Wilmetta, pastor of the Bluffton First United Methodist Church and chaplain for the 489th Civil Affairs Battalion, Knoxville, Tennessee.