September
sun15sep1:30 pmsun3:00 pmReligious Perspectives on End-of-Life OptionsZoom webinar series
Time
September 15, 2024 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Event Details
Join us for an insightful discussion on how religious beliefs and institutional affiliations shape end-of-life experiences. Featuring Ann Neumann, author of The Good Death: An Exploration of
Event Details
Join us for an insightful discussion on how religious beliefs and institutional affiliations shape end-of-life experiences. Featuring Ann Neumann, author of The Good Death: An Exploration of Dying in America, and John Tastad, chaplain at SharpHospice in San Diego, this event will explore the profound influence of religion on end-of-life care, from personal decisions to the policies of faith-based healthcare institutions. Whether you’re planning for your own end-of-life care, a caregiver, or healthcare professional, this conversation will provide valuable perspectives on navigating these critical moments.
This event is free and open to the public. Advance registration through Zoom is required, register HERE.
October
Time
October 5, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm(GMT-07:00)
Event Details
For the last five years, Faye has done a weekly presentation on Zoom. Each week is based on a topic derived from YouTube videos. We watch the curated videos together
Event Details
For the last five years, Faye has done a weekly presentation on Zoom. Each week is based on a topic derived from YouTube videos. We watch the curated videos together and save the last 30 minutes for discussion. We meet from 12:00 – 1:30 PM Pacific.
The first Saturday of each month is focused on topics related to aging, death, and dying. Everyone is invited to join and spread the word.
Use this Zoom link to join every Saturday, no registration required:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8903878447
Meeting ID: 890 387 8447
Upcoming events:
Time
October 20, 2024 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Location
Location to be announced soon
TBA
Event Details
Join us for Hemlock Society of San Diego’s bimonthly Right to Die Film Series screening. In October, we will be screening the documentary, Between Life and Death: Terri Schiavo’s Story.
Event Details
Join us for Hemlock Society of San Diego’s bimonthly Right to Die Film Series screening. In October, we will be screening the documentary, Between Life and Death: Terri Schiavo’s Story. This documentary revisits the story of Terri Schiavo and tells a deeply personal decade-long saga that captivated the country and forced Americans to reckon with profound issues at the intersection of faith and politics that reverberate to this day.
Watch the trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n72jcjXTLqU
Location: to be announced
November
Time
November 2, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm(GMT-07:00)
Event Details
For the last five years, Faye has done a weekly presentation on Zoom. Each week is based on a topic derived from YouTube videos. We watch the curated videos together
Event Details
For the last five years, Faye has done a weekly presentation on Zoom. Each week is based on a topic derived from YouTube videos. We watch the curated videos together and save the last 30 minutes for discussion. We meet from 12:00 – 1:30 PM Pacific.
The first Saturday of each month is focused on topics related to aging, death, and dying. Everyone is invited to join and spread the word.
Use this Zoom link to join every Saturday, no registration required:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8903878447
Meeting ID: 890 387 8447
Upcoming events:
Time
November 17, 2024 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT-07:00)
Event Details
Many of us want to share what we’ve learned and what we hold dear with future generations. A legacy letter or ethical will allows us to pass on our values,
Event Details
Sign up to attend
Workshop materials:
Workshop presenter:
Chris Palmer is an end-of-life activist and a trained hospice volunteer. He frequently gives presentations and workshops to community groups on aging, death, and dying issues. He founded and leads an aging, death, and dying group for the Bethesda Metro Area Village, and serves on the board of several nonprofits focused on end-of-life issues, including Montgomery Hospice and Prince George’s Hospice, Final Exit Network, Funeral Consumers Alliance, and the Maryland Office of Cemetery Oversight, in addition to Hemlock Society of San Diego.
Chris has written ten books — the latest, to be published by Bloomsbury on October 1st, is Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to the End of Life. To learn more, visit www.ChrisPalmerOnline.com. Proceeds from all his books fund scholarships for American University (AU) students. Chris Palmer served 14 years on AU’s full-time faculty as Distinguished Film Producer in Residence. He holds advanced degrees from Harvard’s Kennedy School (in Public Administration) and University College London (in Marine Engineering). Before becoming involved in end-of-life issues, he spent forty years as a wildlife and conservation filmmaker.
December
Time
December 4, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Event Details
Many of us want to share what we’ve learned and what we hold dear with future generations. A legacy letter or ethical will allows us to pass on our values,
Event Details
Sign up to attend
Workshop materials:
Workshop presenter:
Chris Palmer is an end-of-life activist and a trained hospice volunteer. He frequently gives presentations and workshops to community groups on aging, death, and dying issues. He founded and leads an aging, death, and dying group for the Bethesda Metro Area Village, and serves on the board of several nonprofits focused on end-of-life issues, including Montgomery Hospice and Prince George’s Hospice, Final Exit Network, Funeral Consumers Alliance, and the Maryland Office of Cemetery Oversight, in addition to Hemlock Society of San Diego.
Chris has written ten books — the latest, to be published by Bloomsbury on October 1st, is Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to the End of Life. To learn more, visit www.ChrisPalmerOnline.com. Proceeds from all his books fund scholarships for American University (AU) students. Chris Palmer served 14 years on AU’s full-time faculty as Distinguished Film Producer in Residence. He holds advanced degrees from Harvard’s Kennedy School (in Public Administration) and University College London (in Marine Engineering). Before becoming involved in end-of-life issues, he spent forty years as a wildlife and conservation filmmaker.
Time
December 7, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm(GMT-07:00)
Event Details
For the last five years, Faye has done a weekly presentation on Zoom. Each week is based on a topic derived from YouTube videos. We watch the curated videos together
Event Details
For the last five years, Faye has done a weekly presentation on Zoom. Each week is based on a topic derived from YouTube videos. We watch the curated videos together and save the last 30 minutes for discussion. We meet from 12:00 – 1:30 PM Pacific.
The first Saturday of each month is focused on topics related to aging, death, and dying. Everyone is invited to join and spread the word.
Use this Zoom link to join every Saturday, no registration required:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8903878447
Meeting ID: 890 387 8447
sun15dec1:30 pmsun4:00 pmRight to Die Film Series - In PersonFilm and location to be announced
Time
December 15, 2024 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Event Details
December film – To be announced December – To be announced Hemlock Society of San Diego hosts a bimonthly Right to Die Film Series at public libraries around San Diego County. The
Event Details
December film – To be announced
December – To be announced
Hemlock Society of San Diego hosts a bimonthly Right to Die Film Series at public libraries around San Diego County. The event begins with a viewing of the film, followed by a discussion and opportunity to get to know the other attendees. Hemlock Society board members and staff are in attendance to answer your end of life questions and share more about the organization and the resources we provide. These events and free and open to the public. Light refreshments are served.
Check out the list of past films we’ve screened.
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