Unitarian Universalist Society East

Green burial is a way of caring for your loved ones who have passed with minimal environmental impact that conserves natural resources, reduces carbon emissions and toxic chemicals, and preserves the local ecosystem. A new option that is currently available locally is **[Aquamation](https://www.betterplaceforests.com/blog/all-about-aquamation-cremation-alternatives-for-humans-and-pets/)**, a more environmentally-friendly way to care for our remains than cremation. No

Valentine's Day is just around the corner! To celebrate, **Chef Ken Bergeron** (former owner of ION Restaurant in Middletown, CT) will be giving a demonstration on baking desserts with vegan chocolate. He will be sharing a recipe from his cookbook [Professional Vegetarian Cooking](https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Vegetarian-Hospitality-Bergeron-1999-06-08/dp/B01K8ZZ96Q/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZU1IA094VJ6Y&keywords=professional+vegetarian+cooking+ken+bergeron&qid=1673710049&sprefix=professional+vegetarian+cooking+ken+bergeron%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1) and giving out samples to taste. This event is co-sponsored by the