Planning AHEAD – McFarland Senior Center

Event Information

Date 

April 16th, 2026

Time 

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Cost 

Free, $30 for optional workbook

Contact 

McFarland Senior Center

Phone 

608-838-7117

Details/Dates

Planning AHEAD is a 7-session course (one hour each; Thursdays Apr 16-May 28) that guides participants through preparations for the end-of-life.

Who Should Attend?

  • Everyone!
  • People interested in making things easier for family members
  • People who have lost a loved one
  • Those in the process of losing a loved one and are dealing with the transition

Cost

While the course is free, there is a $30 cost for an optional printed workbook (recommended). The workbook provides checklists, organizers, articles, and additional resources complements the sessions. A free digital and fillable or printable at home download of the workbook is available. You may pay cash or check (made out to Dane County Treasurer) on the first day of class for the printed workbook.

Register

Call 608-838-7117 to register.

Session Topics

  • Understanding grief
  • Getting started
  • Handling financial changes
  • Advance medical and legal directives
  • Estate planning
  • Choices in end-of-life care
  • Final wishes

Learn More About Planning AHEAD

Event Location

McFarland Senior Center 5915 Milwaukee St. McFarland, WI