Events for May 1 - Jul 7

The Mountain Vista Unitarian Universalist Congregation believes in the inherent worth and dignity of every person. Their ministries fall within three spheres -- Spiritual Path, Fellowship, and Justice Outreach -- which bring enrichment and balance to their work within their community and beyond their walls. Spiritual Path -- to gather together in spiritual community to be reminded of what matters most in life. Fellowship -- through informal gatherings of shared interests, they encourage one another. Justice Outreach -- they work for justice in a variety of community, state, and national endeavors. This will be a Zoom event.

The Village to Village (VtV) Network is a membership-based organization that brings Villages together to share best practices for enabling older adults to live independent, healthy, purposeful lives with connections to their communities. The Network provides expert guidance, resources and support to help communities establish and maintain thriving Villages, and we champion the Village model at state and national levels as a best practice for healthy, vibrant aging. All Village to Village Network Members are invited to join us for an online interactive presentation on how to have a “Good Death” on your own terms. Learn about the preparation, plans and resources you will need to ensure that you and your loved ones have the best chance of making that happen. We will use this call to unpack this inevitable end-of-life challenge. Please come with your questions and we will try to address as much as we can in the hour we have. Our presenter is Robert Rivas, attorney for Final Exit Network (FEN). He has dedicated his professional life to advocacy for the right to death with dignity. He is the author of the Supplemental Advance Directive for Dementia Care (SADD), a new resource for people facing dementia at [...]

St. Louis Village is a not-for-profit community network that helps people age 50 and older stay in their own homes with 24/7 phone/Internet access to a full range of activities and support services. STL Village has created an extraordinary community of neighbors helping neighbors. Older adults have an opportunity to maintain independence, thrive in homes they love and lead active lives. Members have the security of knowing that if help is needed, an extensive network of trusted resources is just a phone call away.

Fountaingrove Lodge is the nation’s first lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT), and Friends focused independent senior community with the option of continuing care services. A preeminent LGBT retirement community in beautiful Sonoma County, set adjacent the acclaimed Fountain Grove Country Club and golf course. Wonderfully appointed, tiered services from independent through assisted living and memory care put this above many traditional options for specialized senior living at its finest.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern (UUCRT), New York, is a liberal religious community where members and friends gather to support each other in our spiritual journeys and to give service to the wider world of which they are a part. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal, non-creedal religion with seven Principles that guide the lives of Unitarian Universalists. As a UUA-certified Welcoming Congregation, the UUCRT publicly welcomes lesbian, gay, and transgender people and honors their contributions to their community and to society.

Listen to our expert panel on important considerations for you, your family and your money as we progress in age. You will hear from a CPA, Financial Advisor, End-of-Life Advocate, Estate Attorney and more who will provide great tips and advice for all.

This is a private Zoom event.

SLO Village is a vibrant community working together to create a better experience of aging. We are a membership organization focused on empowering older adults to continue living successfully in their own homes and communities as they age. Our members are encouraged to participate in social events and activities. We also provide access to vetted volunteers who help with transportation, technology, and handyman services to make living in place easier and more enjoyable. FEN’s surrogate consultant, Althea Halchuck, will be presenting information on effective surrogacy and advance directives.  

The Mountain Vista Unitarian Universalist Congregation believes in the inherent worth and dignity of every person. Their ministries fall within three spheres — Spiritual Path, Fellowship, and Justice Outreach — which bring enrichment and balance to their work within their community and beyond their walls. Spiritual Path — to gather together in spiritual community to be reminded of what matters most in life. Fellowship — through informal gatherings of shared interests, they encourage one another. Justice Outreach — they work for justice in a variety of community, state, and national endeavors.

Positive Aging SourceBook was founded by Steve Gurney in 1990 to provide individuals, families, and professionals with the most comprehensive listing of every retirement community, assisted living, nursing and rehab center and home care option in the DC, northern Virginia, and suburban Maryland. Join us for a live discussion that will explore ethical and practical considerations regarding the right to end our lives on our own terms. Special focus will be given to understanding what is a “Good Death” and how to achieve one within the US end-of-life care system. Gary Wederspahn has been an active supporter of the Death-with-Dignity movement since the 1980s with the Hemlock Society. He is a board member of Final Exit Network (FEN), a leading national right-to-die organization that grew out of the Hemlock Society, and he is also a member of Compassion & Choices and Exit International. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zsB7j1QlRFyivMcTiTaVrA

Atheists United is thrilled to host Dave Warnock as our first pop-up speaker in 2022! Dave Warnock was caught up in the Jesus Movement of the ‘70s and lived the bulk of his life as a Charismatic Evangelical Christian, serving as a pastor on three different church staffs. Following several years of internal struggle, he came to the conclusion in 2011 that he no longer believed in a personal God. In 2019 he was diagnosed with a terminal illness, ALS. He is an author, blogger, public speaker, and the founder and director of Dying Out Loud. This event will be hosted IN PERSON without a live stream. Must be fully vaccinated to attend and show proof of vaccination. Limited street parking, public transit, and ride-sharing are recommended. Our events are free for our members. $10 suggested donation for guests. Become a member at http://www.atheistsunited.org/membership. Questions? Email christine.jones@atheistsunited.org.

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA) was founded in 1987 as a professional association of attorneys who are dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to seniors and people with special needs. The NAELA membership is comprised of attorneys in the private and public sectors who deal with legal issues affecting seniors and people with disabilities. Members also include judges, professors of law, and students. The primary focus of the Academy is education. The Academy sponsors continuing legal education programs on Elder Law for attorneys throughout the year. We also serve as a sounding board so attorneys can benefit from the expertise and experience of other members. This will be a two-speaker event. Janis Landis, past president of FEN, will be speaking on the issues of advance directives and surrogates. Pam Bankert is FEN's attorney and will respond to questions from an attorney's point of view.