LEWISTON — Life lessons from a dying man and how to approach difficult people will be examined this week at Lifetree Café.

Observations and lessons learned from a terminally ill man will be discussed at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23.

The program, “Facing a Terminal Illness: Insights from a Dying Man,” will feature a filmed interview with Richie Bertoletti, a cancer patient who chronicled his last days through artwork and dramatic storytelling.

“Right now, my life is still precious. It’s precious simply because I love people,” says Bertoletti. “After I go, if someone mentions my name and they have a smile on their face, that’s my immortality.” 

Practical approaches to resolve relational conflict will be discussed at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27.

The program, “Dealing with Difficult People: Secrets for Everyday Life From a Hostage Negotiator,” will feature a filmed interview with police SWAT commander Rick Arnold, a trained hostage negotiator.

“I think there are things people can do in their lives to manage conflict in general,” says Arnold. “One of those is to tolerate people and their differences while understanding people are at different levels of character development in their lives.”

During the program, participants will have an opportunity to discuss difficult people in their own lives while brainstorming ways to better interact with them.

Admission to the 60-minute events are free.

Lifetree Café, 1919 Lisbon Road, is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual setting.

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