The Palliative Players of Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County will present the improv theater production “End Stage” from 9 a.m.-noon, March 10 at Buchanan Alumni House.

Through unscripted role-playing, the performers act out possible end of life scenarios and conversations in families challenged by serious illness. The performances explore decisions and wishes that arise in a health care crisis, and offer suggestions for more effective conversations about end of life.

The free public event is part of the Lunch and Learn series of AgingME, Maine’s Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program led in the state by the University of New England, in collaboration with the University of Maine.

Certificates of attendance will be provided. To register or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Leah Maxwell, UMaine School of Social Work, leah.maxwell@maine.edu; 207.943.3742.Advanced health care planning; are you wondering why it is important? Unsure of how to start that discussion as a provider? Or with your own loved ones?

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grand number U1QHP33080-01-00, Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program, Year One-Total award amount $749,999.00. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.