UPCOMING EVENTS
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Penn Forest 11th Annual Summer Picnic – Saturday, May 31st from 12pm-4pm
Join us at Penn Forest Natural Burial Park for our 11th Annual Summer Picnic! 
We will have pot-luck style food, walking tours of the cemetery, music by Hawthorne Project, tie dye, yard games and more fun! Our shepherdess will be available at Returning Home Farm for folks to meet our sheep, ducks and donkey as well. Be sure to check out the flower picking garden and meet our flower gardeners while you’re here!
Bring your lawn chairs or a picnic blanket, a covered dish to share, and good hiking shoes. For tie dye activity, bring your own 100% cotton white t-shirts. Don’t have one? Penn Forest can provide a small selection of t-shirts and bandanas for your convenience.
**If you’re not comfortable sharing food pot-luck style feel free to bring your own picnic.
Hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, water and lemonade will be provided.
This is a free community event, but please be sure to register so we can make sure we have enough eating utensils for everyone. Register on Eventbrite here.
We are so excited to see you there!
Penn Forest Bird Walk – Tuesday, May 7th at 9:00am
Join local birders, Mike Smith and Eric Hall, as they lead this bird walk. With any luck, the spring migrants will be passing through at that time and stopping to check out the cemetery property.
Come and learn about the migratory and local birds of Penn Forest. We will walk the hiking trail, which is about 2/3 of a mile long, a bit hilly, and could be muddy. Wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars. Looking forward to seeing you there!
No need to rsvp just show up.
Nature Walk & Talk – What Has Shaped Our Forest – Saturday, May 25th at 10am
There are stories in the woods. Geological, historical, relational and biological – that shape what we see now. We will try to see back to some of that history on this walk led by local naturalist, Scott Hill. 
We’ll gather in the main cemetery parking lot and head to the trails from there. Our hiking trail is about 3/4 of a mile long with some steep hills along the way.
This is a free event, bring a friend and a water bottle!
Please be sure to RSVP to Maria at maria@pennforestcemetery.com.
See you there!
Forest Bathing – Sunday, May 26th from 10am-12pm
Join us to experience a slow and gentle forest bathing walk in Penn Forest Natural Burial Park with certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Jenifer Rune. 
Inspired by Japanese Shinrin-Yoku, the practice of forest bathing involves consciously taking in the atmosphere of the forest through the senses. Your guide will offer invitations to deepen your connection to the living world of Penn Forest, promoting relaxation, and a greater sense of presence. There will be opportunities to share experiences and a wildcrafted tea to close.
Come as you are, dressing appropriately for the weather. This walk will be slow and take place on our hiking trail, which is 2/3 of a mile long with a couple of steep hills.
Suggested donation of 5 to 10 dollars, or what you can. Click here to register.
Penn Forest 10th Annual Picnic – Sunday, June 9th from 12pm-4pm
Join us at Penn Forest Natural Burial Park for our 10th annual community picnic!
We will have pot-luck style food, walking tours of the cemetery, music by Hawthorne Project, a yoga with goats class, and more fun! Our shepherdess will be available at Returning Home Farm for folks to meet our sheep, ducks and donkey as well. Be sure to check out the flower picking garden while you’re here!
Bring your lawn chairs or a picnic blanket, a covered dish to share, and good hiking shoes.
**If you’re not comfortable sharing food pot-luck style (i.e. Covid) feel free to bring your own picnic.
Hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, water and lemonade will be provided. We are thrilled to be using Dianne’s Dishware for our food, a lovely reusable bamboo alternative to plastic.
This is a free community event, but please be sure to register so we can make sure we have enough eating utensils for everyone. Register on Eventbrite here.
We are so excited to see you there!
Blessing of the Animals & Remembrance Service for Beloved Pets – Sunday, October 6th from 2-4pm
Join us in conjunction with Patricia Brown of Spiritworks and Susan Lara of Peace of Mind Pet and House Sitting in this celebration of the animals who bless our lives!
We invite you to join with fellow animal lovers in this dual remembrance and blessing service. Our hope is that those who grieve pets will find comfort, and current owners will enjoy celebrating the bond they share with their animal companion. We will also honor the veterinarians, dog walkers and groomers, shelters and sanctuaries thanking them for their kindness and compassion.
Cats, dogs, rabbits, goats, and all animals with whom we share this earth, hold a special place in our hearts. The blessings we bestowed upon them and they on us fill our hearts with gratitude for the gift of their presence in our lives.
Registration helps us in our planning, though drop-ins are welcome.
Additional information:
- Those coming to remember their beloved pets are asked to bring a photo.
- Well-socialized pets are welcome to the Blessing of the Animals Service.
- Less social pet owners are invited to bring a photo for a blessing.
- Animals will be separated by species.
- Keep pets on no more than 6-foot leashes. No retractable leashes, please.
- Pets in crates and in arms are also welcome.
Register on Eventbrite by clicking here.
Nature Walk & Talk – Spring Wildflowers – Saturday, April 6th at 10am
Join us on Saturday, April 6th at 10am for another fun walk on the trails with Scott! There will be a focus on spring ephemeralwildflowers, our hiking trail is host to many. Bring a friend and good hiking shoes. There are some steep hills along the way. We will gather in the cemetery parking lot then head to the trails from there.
Please register by emailing Maria at maria@pennforestcemetery.com.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Nature Walk & Talk – Evergreens & Early Risers – Saturday, March 16 at 10am
Join us on Saturday, March 16th at 10am for the first nature walk & talk of the year!
Scott Hill will lead us onto the Penn Forest hiking trail for an immersive and leisurely walk. Early March is a great time to find and identify evergreen plants as their year-round green stands out against the brown leaves. We’ll also be on the lookout for “early riser” plants, the first to pop up right before spring’s official start.
We will meet at the Penn Forest main parking lot and then head onto the trail from there. All ages are welcome. Be advised, there are some steeper hills along the way.
This is a free event, but please RSVP by emailing Maria at maria@pennforestcemetery.com so we know how many folks to be prepared for. Hope to see you there!
Wreath Making Workshop – Saturday, December 2 at 1pm
Join us and Megan Leisher from Understory on Saturday, December 2 at 1pm for an afternoon of wreath making at the cemetery.
In this 2 hour workshop we will be making fresh 18-20” wreaths using fresh evergreens, berries,bits of nature, and handmade fabric bows.
For anyone who is interested, we will meet at 12:30pm to go for a brief nature walk on the grounds to collect extra materials for the wreaths. This workshop will be held outside on our office porch with patio heaters, so please dress accordingly.
Meet by the wooden building at 121 Colorado Street, Verona, PA 15147. Click here to register and claim your tickets.
2023 Winter Solstice Celebration – Thursday, December 21st 5pm-8pm
Nature Walk & Talk – Putting Sunshine in the Bank
Saturday, November 11th at 10am
Scott Hill is at it again! We’ve planned another Nature Walk & Talk for November. The theme this time is putting sunshine in the bank. You’ll just have to join us to find out what that means! 
Early November can be a great time to experience the hiking trail and there are usually a few leaves still holding on (thank you, Pennsylvania, for your long fall foliage season!)
Update: We have decided to cancel this event due to tomorrow’s forecast ️ We may reschedule the Trail Walk for some time in the spring or summer. Stay dry!
Tree Planting for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day – Saturday, October 14th at 2pm
In collaboration with Spiritworks, Penn Forest is planning a remembrance tree planting event in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. The tree, a flowering dogwood, will be planted as part of our future Remembrance Garden project. 
Patricia Brown from Spiritworks is creating a service for the event, and there will be refreshments. We will join our intentions in a ceremony that will guide us through the process of remembrance, healing, and dedication as we celebrate the memory and the beauty that surrounds us of those we’ve lost. This event is open to anyone who would like to attend, especially those who have experienced this kind of loss. Please email maria@pennforestcemetery.com to register.
Be on the lookout for the next newsletter for further details!
If you would like to make a donation to the Remembrance Garden that will encompass this tree, please use the donate button on our website or click here.
Meet the Gardeners – Wednesday, August 23 10am – 12pm
Flower Essences Workshop – Saturday, August 5 11am – 12pm
-A small glass bowl
-2 small mason jars with lids
-A preservative such as brandy or apple cider vinegar
Lunch and Learn about Green Burial at Penn Forest – Saturdays – June 24, July 15, and August 19 at 11am
If you’ve been curious about green burial, or you just enjoy chatting with like-minded people, these Lunch & Learns at Penn Forest are for you!
Hosted by Kristin the Mortician, you’ll learn about green burial and the history/future of deathcare. Light lunch will be provided and an optional tour of the cemetery is available afterwards.
Nature Walk & Talk – Survival of the Friendliest? – Saturday, July 8th at 10am
Flower Picking Garden Volunteer Planting Day – Sunday, May 14th 2023, 1pm-4pm
Cost: $20
Please reach out to Carrie at carrie@moonsetandco.com if you would like to attend and cost is a barrier.
Penn Forest Office Warming Party – Saturday, June 17th 2023, 2-5pm
was well worth our wait. We love our new space and want to show it off! So, we are hosting an office warming party for all of our Penn Forest community to come and gather, bring a picnic, enjoy some refreshments, dance to music by the Hawthornes, and check out our new space.
The party is free and open to anyone in our Penn Forest community. The office warming will be in lieu of the annual picnic and summer solstice events. Bring a chair or blanket and BYOB. Please RSVP to let us know that you are coming! You can RSVP to Maria by email at maria@pennforestcemetery.com or by phone at 412-736-2056.
Green Burial Council’s Peer to Peer Forum – Connecting the Cemetery to the Community – Thursday, April 13th, 2023, 7-8pm
Nature Walk & Talk – Saturday, April 15th, 2023, at 1:30pm
Join us on April 15th at 1:30pm for our first nature walk and talk of the year! Local naturalist, Scott Hill, will be joining us again to lead another magnificent walk. We’re calling this one “Early Risers and Evergreens”. We will meet at the main parking lot and head over to the hiking trail from there. Early spring is a great time to catch wildflowers blooming before the tree canopy fills in, as well as evergreen plants that stick out amongst the brown.
Our hiking trail is about two thirds of a mile long and there are some steep hills along the way. This event is great for kids, adults, and everyone in between.
Please email Maria at maria@pennforestcemetery.com to register and let us know how many people will be in your group. We will be capping the walk at 25 people. Hope to see you there!
Haunted Museum Event. Friday, October 21, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. ages 21+ Celebrate Halloween at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History! Learn about some of our creepiest and most mysterious specimens, enjoy a drink with friends, and show off your costume as you explore the museum. Laura and Maria will be tabling during this event, come say hi!
Activities include:
- Seasonal songs performed by The Pitt Pendulums, Pitt’s oldest a cappella group, at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m
- Murder ballads performed by acoustic grunge band ilyAIMY at 8:00 p.m.
- Put together a vampire protection kit to help you stay safe this scary season.
- Experience Haunted Pittsburgh’s best ghost stories at 9:00 p.m.
- Make your own spell book to store your magical knowledge.
- Decorate mini pumpkins from Sperdute Farms.
- Learn about cursed minerals and meet Fred the Crystal Skull.
- Take a flashlight tour of Art of the Diorama to look for creatures that lurk in the shadows.
- Pick up a treat (no tricks!) for wearing a costume.
Green Burial Council Conference 2022. Laura and Maria from Penn Forest and Mary Ann from The Forest Conservation Burial Ground in Oregon are again presenting at the Green Burial Council Conference this year! Their presentation, Creating Secular Ceremonies: Personal Stories and Guidance, takes place virtually on Saturday, October 22, at 1:30 p.m.
This session will begin with a brief introduction on what is meant by ‘secular’ and the role of secular traditions in our current funeral culture. Personal sharings by green cemetery operators and families will shine a light on various secular funeral traditions and practices from around the country. These stories will give attendees an awareness of what’s possible as we plan a funeral for ourselves and our loved ones. This session will also get attendees involved by having them participate in a workshop where they will plan a simple secular service for themselves or someone else.
If you would like to watch their and anyone else’s presentation, please register by clicking here.
Oakmont Fall Festival. The Oakmont Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual fall festival on Saturday, October 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Oakmont Fall Festival kicks off with a Halloween parade. Afterward, kids can trick or treat at the stores and vendors. There will be music at the clocktower, lots of vendors, train rides, a pie eating contest, a pumpkin hunt for the young ones, a scarecrow contest, a 50/50 raffle, a costume contest, kids games, face painting, pumpkin painting, yummy food & treats, and much more!
Laura and Maria will set up a table at the event, so come visit us!
Winter Solstice Celebration. Join Penn Forest, together with sponsors Spiritworks and Highmark Caring Place for a Winter Solstice Time of Remembrance and Light.
When: Wednesday, December 21, 2022, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Penn Forest Natural Burial Park, 121 Colorado Street, Verona, PA 15147
Honor the legacy and memories of loved ones who are no longer in your life at a touching winter solstice ceremony sponsored by Penn Forest Natural Burial Park, Spiritworks, and Highmark Caring Place. During these difficult times, the support of friends and neighbors offers comfort when it’s needed most. Lighting the way to the future acknowledges your loss and ensures that your loved one will remain forever in your heart.
Light a candle in memory of a deceased loved one. Join friends, family, and neighbors at sunset to walk along the path of 100 luminaries and enjoy music, an outdoor fire circle, and the burning of a Yule log to celebrate the longer days ahead. Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate or wassail and live music provided by the talented Deborah Byrum and David McLaughlin.
*To contribute to good works in the new solar year, participants are asked to bring canned food
that will be donated to the local food pantry.*
**Please bring bells, if you have them, to ring in the Solstice New Year!**
***Be sure to dress for the weather.***
This free event is open to the public. CDC Guidelines will be followed.
RSVP to Maria at maria@pennforestcemetery.com or 412.265.4606 or click here to register.
Nature Walk & Talk – Saturday, August 6th, 2022, at 10am 
Join us on August 6th at 10am for another walk & talk with local naturalist, Scott Hill! We will meet at the main parking lot and head over to the hiking trail from there. See what our woods have to offer during the summer months including edible plants and (hopefully) interesting fungi. There will also be a small focus on smells – like spicebush and hay-scented ferns. Our hiking trail is about two thirds of a mile long and there are some steep hills along the way. This event is great for kids, adults, and everyone in between.
Please email Maria at maria@pennforestcemetery.com to register and let us know how many people will be in your group. We will be capping the walk at 25 people. We hope to see you there!
2022 Summer Solstice Festival – Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 3-8pm – The Meadow at Penn Forest Natural Burial Park (Remembrance Ceremony at 3pm)
Join us during our 2022 Summer Solstice Festival, hosted by Spiritworks and Penn Forest. Enjoy the sun that shines on each being on planet earth. Join with people of centuries past in this midsummer celebration. Solstice (Latin: “solstitium”) means “sun-stopping,” because it is the point where the sun appears to rise and set – and stops moving northward and starts moving southward. It is the longest day of the year.
Steel City Ukeleles
Aspinwall Drum Circle with Special Guests
Eucalyptus’ eclectic music
The Hawthornes
Listen to the vocal offerings of Ted Brown with his guitar
-Paint a Kindness Rock to take and plant in your own neighborhood
-Face painting and dress up costumes
-Write and fly your summer wishes and intentions into the wind
-Walk the 40-foot labyrinth
-Make a beaded creation
-Get your picture taken with one of the chickens!
-Join in meditation and yoga
-Visit the Farm’s sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, and donkey
-Create a unique photo image with Memories into More
-Hike the trail or walk the peaceful grounds
Want to be part of the event? All of our performers and helpers are VOLUNTEERS. This is how this community endeavour can be offered FREE. Are you able to lend a hand for 2 hours or more? Are you able to sponsor one of the arts or crafts? Email Tricia: pdbrown@spiritworks.org.
For Donations, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/…/spiritworks-center-for… and search “Summer Solstice” or visit https://spiritworks.eventbrite.com and search “Summer Solstice” to register.
Nature Walk & Talk – Saturday, April 30th, 2022, at 2:00pm
Nature Walk & Talk – Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 10:00am
2021 Winter Solstice Illumination Remembrance – at Penn Forest Natural Burial Park (121 Colorado St. Verona, PA 15147) on December 21st from 5:00-8:00pm
Honor the legacy and memories of loved ones who are no longer in your life at a touching winter solstice ceremony sponsored by VITAS, a Greater Pittsburgh hospice care provider, Spiritworks, and Penn Forest Natural Burial Park.
Light a candle in memory of a loved one who died. Join fellow mourners at sunset to walk along the pa
th of 100 luminaries and enjoy music and an outdoor fire circle to honor those who have gone on before us with the burning of a Yule log. Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate or wassail and live music by the acoustic guitars of The Hawthorns.
During these difficult times, lighting the way to the future acknowledges your loss. Even through the toughest times, the support of friends and neighbors can offer comfort when it’s needed most.
This free event is open to the public. CDC Guidelines will be followed.
RSVP to Tricia at patricia.brown@vitas.com or 412-799-2123 or by clicking here.
Green Burial Talk – with Sunday Assembly Pittsburgh at Community Forge in Wilkinsburg (1256 Franklin Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221)
UPDATE – This talk was originally scheduled for October 17th at 6pm but was canceled due to poor weather. The talk will be rescheduled for a different date. Once we know the new date and time, we’ll update it here.
We will meet in the lot west of the building, and you can park in the lot east of the building. Please be sure to wear a mask.
2021 Green Burial Council Conference: Green Life, Death, and Future – October 25th at 7:30pm via Zoom
Laura, Maria, and Mary Ann (from The Forest Conservation Burial Ground in Oregon who apprenticed with us last year) will be presenting at the Green Burial Council’s annual conference this year.
Our presentation is titled Green Future: The Next Generation of Deathcare Workers. We will explore the changing face of after-deathcare with an influx of young professionals who have diverse identities and backgrounds. We will share our personal experiences and national demographics that will lead to discussions on strategies for inclusion, the importance of mentoring, and managing for change. If you’d like to watch our presentation, you can register on the Green Burial Council’s website by clicking here.
Oakmont Fall Festival – October 30th 10am – 3pm
Oakmont is having their Fall Festival on October 30th from 10am – 3pm. There will be fun activities, delicious food, and several vendors set up. We will have a booth set up where you can get your picture taken in our coffin and with our skeleton mascot, Jasper!
Green Burial Talk – Mt. Lebanon Public Library on December 1st from 7:00-8:30pm
This will likely be a virtual Zoom presentation. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Laura at laura@pennforestcemetery.com or by phone at 724-612-2492.
Summer Solstice Festival – June 20, 2021, 4-7 pm
About this Event
It’s the beginning of summer and the longest day of the year. A time for revelry steeped in local culture and history. Come enjoy the sun that shines within each being on planet Earth and join with people of centuries past in this midsummer celebration for the young and young at heart, families and children. Join Spiritworks and Penn Forest in celebrating the solstice at Penn Forest on Sunday, June 20th from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. for this free community event.
- Strum along with Steel City Ukuleles, join the beat with Aspinwall Drum Circlewith special guests, learn new movements from Tuesday Night International Folk Dance of Pittsburgh, enjoy Eucalyptus‘ eclectic music and delight in the acoustic guitars of the Hawthornes
- Revival Chili food truck, Millie’s Ice Cream food truck
- Paint a Kindness Rock, bead creations with Diane Wilson Jewelry and the Wonderful Wilson Women, weave a dream catcher
- Write and fly your Summer Wishes and Intentions into the wind
- Kindness Rock Scavenger Hunt with door prizes by dayowl.com
- Walk the 40 ft. Labyrinth
- Meditation and yoga with Colleen McGonigle and Myrna Patterson
- 4:00pm “Time of Remembrance”, sponsored by VITAS Healthcare. “White Flag” unity and remembrance in honor of your loved ones and those we’ve lost due to COVID-19.
For more information: www.spiritworks.org, or to register (which will help with our planning) go to: https://spiritworks.eventbrite.com
(This is an outdoor event and will take place rain or shine. All attendees are required to follow present COVID state and county guidelines at the time of the event such as wearing masks and keeping proper social distancing from other unrelated parties).
Winter Solstice Illumination Remembrance Gathering – December 21, 2020, 5:00 pm
Amid music and drums at the outdoor yule log circle, we will raise our candles for love, hope and healing.
About this Event
Join with VITAS Healthcare, Spiritworks, and Penn Forest for a Winter Solstice Time of Remembrance and Light
Winter Solstice has been celebrated in cultures the world over for thousands of years. This start of the solar year is a time to remember what has passed and celebrate the light to come. In old Europe, it was known as Yule, from
**To contribute to good works in the new solar year participants are asked to bring canned food that will be contributed to the local food pantry.
(This is an outdoor event and will take place rain or shine. All attendees are required to follow present COVID state and county guidelines at the time of the event such as wearing masks and keeping proper social distancing from other unrelated parties. The number of attendees is limited, so pre-registration on eventbrite is required. Please check back the week of the event in case of cancelation).
Funeral, Burial, Memorial Officiant Certification Program. March 27, 28, & 29
Fewer and fewer people have a religious affiliation nor a pastor, rabbi, imam or other
faith-based professional to help them in their grief and officiate at end-of-life events.
This is why those who feel called to the work are now being invited to step forward to fill
this needed compassionate service.
The curriculum covers:
- Articulating the Value of the Funeral
- YOU as the Facilitator
- Listening Skills
- Family Meetings
- Making it Personal
- Service Planning
- Creating Sacred Space
- Writing the Service
- Being Mindful of Many Traditions
- Music and Readings Resources
- Composing the Service in Printed Form
- Closing Ceremonies
- Creating and Facilitating Rituals and Ceremonies
- Encouraging Participation
- Presentation Skills
- Reflections on the Occasion or Meditation
- Biography, Life Story, Slide Show, or Video
- Remembrances from Family and Friends
- Closing Words, Prayer, Blessing, Benediction
CLASS LOCATIONS:
Friday and Saturday: Beacon Hill Community Room, Beacon Hill Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Sunday: Penn Forest Natural Burial Park, Verona, PA
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Friday: 5:30PM – 8:30PM
Saturday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM – 1:00PM
To complete the certification process:
- Co-facilitate as an officiant from start to completion.
- Demonstrate proficiency by officiating at two services as primary facilitator while under observation.
- Meet for a final one-on-one to discern readiness.
- Compose and submit photo and article for Spiritworks Officiant Listing
REGISTRATION:
To register submit:
- Resume containing your complete contact information.
- Written statement as to why you wish to be certified as an Officiant.
- Registration commitment fee of $50.00.
The event URL is https://www.eventbrite.com/e/funeral-burial-memorial-officiant-certification-program-with-spiritworks-inc-tickets-90721013995
or send check directly to Spiritworks, INC.
- The remaining $200 is due 2 weeks before class.
- Total for the Class: $250
Submit Materials to:
Patricia D. Brown, Director of Spiritworks, Inc.
pdbrown@spiritworks.org
412-999-1912
7282 Beacon Hill Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Winter Solstice Celebration. Come join us at sunset on Winter Solstice on Saturday, December 21, at 4:55 p.m.
Winter Solstice has been celebrated in cultures the world over for thousands of years. This start of the solar year is a celebration of Light. In old Europe, it was known as Yule, from the Norse, Jul, meaning wheel.
We’ll begin the observance at 4:55 p.m. by following the path of lights to our circle of light. Amid music and drums, enjoy the outdoor fire circle, burning a Yule log to mark the day and to remember those who have gone on before us. It will be a time of both remembrance and celebration.
To begin the new solar year with a good work, participants are asked to bring canned food that will be contributed to the local food pantry.
Forest Bathing and QiGong. Saturday November 2, 2019, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm.
We will be hosting a forest bathing and qigong worksop on November 2, 2019, with Moshe Sherman. Forest bathing is a meditative practice that was developed in Japan as a way to balance the stress of modern urban life by immersing ourselves in the forest environment.
In Japanese, the name for this practice us Shin-rin Yoku, which translates as “bringing in the forest energy.” To help assist the process of “bringing in the energy,” we will practice simple movement and breathing exercises known as Qigong (Chee-Gong).
Moshe will also provide individual Qigong sessions to those interested at a cost of $10-$20 on a sliding scale.
Moshe Sherman has lived in Pittsburgh for over 20 years. Since 2016, he has been a practicing Medical Qigong Therapist at Cloud Gate Pittsburgh in Edgewood. He has been teaching Qigong and forest bathing in Frick Park for over three years and looks forward to the event in November.
Fall Memorial Tree and Shrub Planting 2019. Saturday October 19, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Our annual tree and shrub planting is fast approaching. If you would like to plant a tree or shrub in someone’s memory or just because, this is a great time to do it! This is a wonderful way to help us reforest the land here at Penn Forest. We have a great selection of trees and shrubs from our local nursery. Email or call Laura to get the order form: laura@pennforestcemetery.com and 724 612 2492. Orders due by 10/11/2019.
Death Café at Penn Forest. Sunday July 21, 2:00 pm.
A Death Café is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives
or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling
session.
Please bring a chair and a hand-held dessert or snack to share if you wish. We
will start gathering at 1:30 and start the event promptly at 2:00 pm.
Afterwards, from about 3:30 to 4:30 for those interested in staying, there will be
a meditation labyrinth walk using Penn Forest’s 40’ x 40’ outdoor labyrinth.
Rain date is the following Sunday, July 28, same times.
