Social
5:00 p.m.

Book Discussion: No New Memories by Anita Makar
5:15 p.m.
Founders Room

Discussion Leader: Cathy Hovancsak

AAUW member Anita Makar’s adult sister died suddenly. In processing her grief, Anita realized that there are very few resources for people who lose an adult sibling. Her book focuses on the grief response experienced by an adult facing the death of an adult sister or brother in hopes of helping others.

Dinner
6:00 p.m.

The Forgotten Mourners
7:00 p.m.
Presidents’ Hall

Speaker: Anita Makar, Minneapolis Branch AAUW Member

Anita Makar’s younger sister, Jo, died suddenly of cardiac arrest. While looking for grief support, she found little written about adult sibling loss. Makar decided to put her letters and journal entries into a book titled No New Memories: A Story of Adult Sibling Loss. People who have lost an adult sibling may have experienced the feeling of being a “forgotten mourner.” Makar has taught a variety of courses and workshops on aging. Hear her sister story of love, loss, and healing. -Jan Paulsen