# Event Details - **Event Name**: Planning Ahead Seminar: Understanding Advance Directives - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A free Health & Wellness Seminar from MCH covering Advance Directives: how they’re used, how they’re made, and how to start the conversationAbout this EventHave you thought about what would happen if you were suddenly unable to speak for yourself? Advance Directives are legal documents that put your healthcare wishes on record so your care team, family, and emergency responders know what you want.This free seminar brings together four expert presenters to walk you through what Advance Directives are, how they work in real clinical and emergency settings, and how to have the conversations that matter most with the people in your life.A notary will be available onsite following the seminar for anyone ready to complete and sign their documents that evening.What You Will Learn• What an Advance Directive is and why it matters at every age• The difference between a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and a Living Will• How your care team and emergency responders use Advance Directives• The difference between Advance Directives and medical orders such as DNR and POLST• How to choose the right person to make decisions on your behalf• Practical guidance for starting end-of-life conversations with loved ones and your care teamWho Should Attend• Adults of any age who want to be prepared• Anyone who has not yet completed an Advance Directive• Family members and caregivers who support a loved one's healthcare decisions• Anyone who wants to better understand how these documents are used in clinical and emergency settingsWhat You Will Leave With• A clear understanding of Advance Directive documents and how to complete them• Practical tools and resources to start the conversation with your family• The option to complete your Advance Directive onsite with a notary• Confidence to communicate your healthcare wishes to your care teamEvent DetailsDate: Thursday, June 11, 2026Time: 5:30 PMLocation: Wellness Center Conference Room, Monadnock Community Hospital, 452 Old Street Road, Peterborough, NH 03458Cost: Free and open to the communityRegistration: ad-seminar-2026.eventbrite.comPresenters• Lucas Shippee, DO- Primary Care Provider, Monadnock Internal Medicine• Karen Langley, LICSW, Social Worker- Monadnock Behavioral Health Services• Michael Greenough, EMS Coordinator and Emergency Preparedness Specialist• Molly Rajaniemi, MBA, CHC, Patient Experience and Performance Improvement CoordinatorRegister today: ad-seminar-2026.eventbrite.comSeating is limited. We encourage you to register in advance.Interested in more topics like this? Explore recordings from past Health & Wellness Seminars on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/hwsvideosyt - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/peterborough/planning-ahead-seminar-understanding-advance-directives/100001985286280708 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, health-wellness, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Peterborough - **state**: NH - **country**: United States - **location**: Bond Wellness Center - **lat**: 42.8941807 - **long**: -71.9413126 - **full address**: Bond Wellness Center, 458 Old Street Road, Peterborough, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Planning Ahead Seminar: Understanding Advance Directives - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/969d23802a7593172e726c61dd502233012c6146a63d20e205311de25ccac39f-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd9dad6-gmir.jpg?v=1773696701 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Planning Ahead Seminar: Understanding Advance Directives being held? - **A:** Planning Ahead Seminar: Understanding Advance Directives takes place on Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Bond Wellness Center, 458 Old Street Road, Peterborough, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Planning Ahead Seminar: Understanding Advance Directives? - **A:** Planning Ahead Seminar: Understanding Advance Directives is organized by Monadnock Orthopaedic Associates. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Planning Ahead Seminar: Understanding Advance Directives is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Peterborough, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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