2011
October
Thursday, 4
AARP "End-of-Life Planning Panel Discussion", 1 to 4 PM. The Braille Institute, 2031 De La Vina St., Santa Barbara, CA, info@allianceforlivinganddyingwell.org
Thursday, 4
First of 10 weekly sessions "Befriending the Unknown -- A Circle of Trust Exploration." Every Tuesday from October 4 to December 6; 6:30 to 8:30 PM. This is a small group dialogue setting to explore with other committed participants the notion of "befriending the unknown" - the territory of change, mystery, transition, death and dying. The dialogue is based on the belief that if we face and learn from the small deaths and changes we encounter over the course of our lives, we can improve the quality of our live and our ability to live fully. Space is limited. RSVP required. Eileen Bunning (805) 696-4837, ebunning2@gmail.com or Juliet Spohn Twomey (805) 969-5031 x-209, juliet@lcdm.org
Saturday, 8
Free film night sponsored by the Alliance for Living and Dying Well; 7 to 9 PM; showing the Academy Award winning film "Departures" at the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, 1535 Santa Barbara Street, Parish Hall. Discussion follows movie facilitated by Alliance ED Dr. Susan Plummer and Dr. Suzanne Retzinger to explore how death can inform us about life, moving us from one of fear of death and/or denial, towards one of greater curiosity and acceptance. Information: Don Bushnell (805) 682-0226.
Wednesday, 13
"Train the Trainer" Workshop, Session 1 (of 2); 1 to 5 PM. Hospice of Santa Barbara, info@allianceforlivinganddyingwell.org
Friday, 14
Free film night sponsored by the Alliance for Living and Dying Well; 7 to 9 PM; showing "Tuesdays with Morrie" at the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, 1535 Santa Barbara Street, Parish Hall. Discussion follows movie facilitated by Alliance ED Dr. Susan Plummer and Dr. Suzanne Retzinger to explore how death can inform us about life, moving us from one of fear of death and/or denial, towards one of greater curiosity and acceptance. Information: Don Bushnell (805) 682-0226.
Wednesday, 19
"Five Wishes Family and Friends" event, 5 to 7 PM, Goleta Presbyterian Church, 6067 Shirrell Way, Goleta, CA, info@allianceforlivinganddyingwell.org
Friday, 21
Free film night sponsored by the Alliance for Living and Dying Well; 7 to 9 PM; showing "Harold and Maude" at the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, 1535 Santa Barbara Street, Parish Hall. Discussion follows movie facilitated by Alliance ED Dr. Susan Plummer and Dr. Suzanne Retzinger to explore how death can inform us about life, moving us from one of fear of death and/or denial, towards one of greater curiosity and acceptance. Information: Don Bushnell (805) 682-0226.
Friday, 28
Free film night sponsored by the Alliance for Living and Dying Well; 7 to 9 PM; showing "As it is in Heaven" at the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, 1535 Santa Barbara Street, Parish Hall. Discussion follows movie facilitated by Alliance ED Dr. Susan Plummer and Dr. Suzanne Retzinger to explore how death can inform us about life, moving us from one of fear of death and/or denial, towards one of greater curiosity and acceptance. Information: Don Bushnell (805) 682-0226.
Friday - Sunday, 28 - 30
"Healing Our Losses Through the Exercise of Creativity," Old Mission Santa Barbara. Learn to express your feelings -- both good and bad -- through memories and thoughts about loss in your life. Working through this process can enable healing of your pain. $160/person, shared room; $190/single room; $210 single with private bath; $110 commuter. $50 non-refundable deposit required. Send to Old Mission Santa Barbara Renewal Center, 2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, 93105. More information: http://santabarbaramission.org/retreats#425
November
Tuesday, 1
Webinar: "Let's 'Face' It - What the Hospice Face-to-Face Recertification Requirement Means for You"; The recertfication regulation can be overwhelming, but this 60-minute, intensive webinar from 12 noon to 1 PM will provide you with a comprehensive and streamlined pathway to performing and documenting this regulation. CHAPCA members: $79; Non-members: $99. Registration fee is per computer. CE credit is not available. Contact (916) 925-3770 or bsouza@calhospice.org. Registration form: http://www.calhospice.org/included/docs/education/2011/FaceRegistrationForm.pdf
Thursday, 3
"Dia de los Muertos" (Day of the Dead) Celebrating 40 Years of Art and Culture at La Casa de la Raza, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA. 93103. Procession starts promptly at 6 PM. This free, family-themed event will include an altar exhibit featuring the art of Cultura y Mas, Paty Diaz, Sofia Jurado, Veronica Xochitl Valadez, Lisa Valencia-Sheratt, Alejandro Vazquez, Carlos Cuellar and more. On our main stage we will have performances by spoken word artist Fe Montes, artist Fe Montes, guitar ensamble La Rondalla de la Raza, Son jarocho Mar y Luna. Vendors selling authentic and origianal Mexican inspired artwork. As well as food, facepainting and dia de los muertos arts and crafts.
Thursday, 10
"Advanced Directives - Start the Conversation," 10 AM - 12 noon, Sansum Clinic, 215 Pesetas Lane, 3rd Floor Conference Room, Santa Barbara, free of charge, info@allianceforlivinganddyingwell.org
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