Events for Jun 2 - Mar 21

Final Exit Network is a sponsor of this event and has a booth in the Exhibit Hall. The goals for CORT include educating therapists and lay persons about religious trauma syndrome and connecting survivors of religious trauma with qualified therapists and resources to aid in recovery.  For more information on the Vision, please refer to the Vision Statement here. They have gathered an exciting array of speakers ranging from pioneers in the field of religious trauma and undue influence to survivors of religious fundamentalism who are eager to share their personal stories of trauma, recovery, and hope with you. You are encouraged to explore the Exhibitor Hall, where you will see resources including books, products, workshops, art, and more related to healing and recovery from religious trauma syndrome and undue influence.

EVENT DETAILS Our panel will present alternate perspectives on end-of-life options for individuals diagnosed with dementia and answer questions from our audience.  Speakers will include: Kelly Bone in Florida was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 57. Having watched her mother suffer and succumb to Alzheimer’s, she is determined to end her life with dignity on her own terms. Kelly lives in Florida, where MAid is not legal, and is devoted to expanding U.S. laws on medical aid in dying to include patients with dementia. In all states where MAID is legal, patients are required to have full mental capacity. Kelly speaks openly and powerfully about Alzheimer’s disease and has given many interviews as a courageous advocate for reform. You can read more about Kelly Bone on her blog: https://kellysalzheimerasblog.net/2021/01/12/update-on-my-fight-to-die-with-dignity-with-alzheimers/?fbclid=IwAR3Gh1DJFD0RmnmKgTxxjUQ-oCzfx8wcx-85TwX4dpULFmbw9aWcVjbJCIU Dr. Stefanie Green will join us from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, where she devotes the majority of her clinical practice to medical aid in dying. Dr. Green is the co-founder and current President of the Canadian Association of MAiD Assessors and Providers (CAMAP).  She is also the medical advisor to the BC Ministry of Health MAiD oversight committee and moderator of CAMAP’s national online forum. Learn more about Dr. Stefanie [...]

Zoom event with Gary Wederspahn speaking during a Sunday worship service on the topic "Choice, Compassion, and Dignity at the End of Life."

The purpose of Congregation Agudat Achim is to serve as a Conservative Jewish congregation for Schenectady County and the surrounding area. Our sacred community is committed to a traditional Jewish practice, while evolving and adapting as a modern Jewish organization. We are an egalitarian, welcoming community caring about the well being of each of our members and the community around us. Opportunities are offered for our members to grow spiritually through religious, educational, recreational, and cultural programs.  Learning opportunities for all ages, knowledge levels, and degrees of religious observance are provided for our members and community. This will be a private Zoom event with Eleanor Aronstein speaking on end-of-life issues.

The Humanist Community in Silicon Valley is a chapter of the American Humanist Association. Established in 1962, it has a long tradition of promoting humanist values while providing interesting educational programs and social events. Jim Van Buskirk from Final Exit Network will be the keynote speaker for this event Because of the Corona Virus "Shelter in Place" situation, we are holding our meeting online via Zoom. Send an email to carl@angotti.com to receive the link and passcode to this meeting.

End of Life Washington upholds your right to the full range of end of life choices, including Death with Dignity, through advocacy, education, and support. This will be a private Zoom event with Tom Tuxill, FEN Board Member, speaking about our exit guide services.

General Assembly is the annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists. Last year, General Assembly had more than 4,900 registered attendees participate from remote locations around the world. This is a virtual event during which Final Exit Network will have a booth in the Exhibit Hall. FEN Board Member, Kevin Bradley, will manage the booth and showcase FEN's mission  and services.

Since 2010, The Afterlife Conference has served as an educational, social, and spiritual gathering place for hospice professionals, physicians, mediums, clergy, counselors, and alternative healers to offer a deeper understanding of death and beyond. Final Exit Network is a sponsor of this event and Exit Guide Services Director, Lowrey Brown, is featured in a videotaped interview that will be available to all conference attendees, as well as the members and followers of The Afterlife Education Foundation. The 2021 Afterlife Conference will once again be a virtual event, running from June 24 - 27.

River West Village is part of the national Village Movement of neighbors working together to offer age-friendly options for older adults to successfully live safely and independently in their homes in SW Portland while living full and meaningful lives. Villagers make new friends close to home by getting together for coffee, walks, discussion, happy hour and outings. Volunteers do tasks friends and family might do including transportation, household chores, and technology assistance. River West is one of eight Villages in the Villages NW network in the greater Portland metropolitan area. This will be a private Zoom event with Janis Landis speaking on end-of-life challenges and choices; e.g., a hospital vs a hospice; assumptions, choices, consequences, pitfalls, and considerations for seniors.

After taking a one year hiatus due to the global pandemic, we are excited to announce that the 3rd EA Retreat is scheduled for August 27 – 30 (Fri-Mon) at the same cabin venue from 2018. For those who are not familiar, see the discussion below view pictures from previous retreats to give you a sense of what to expect. Also, this link takes you to the Eden Crest cabin that we will be staying at: https://www.edencrest.net/rentals/majestic-mountain-lodge Prior year attendees were given first dibs for room/bed accommodations, so unfortunately all of the private rooms have been spoken for. However, the bunk room (full size beds) has several openings, and there is even spillover space for sofa sleepers and twin trundles. We are anxious to see old friends and meet new ones through this beautiful EA community. To reserve your spot, simply fill out the registration here: (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z9YDVH8). We will be in touch soon after to collect payment, which will ultimately confirm your reservation. Comment below with any questions you have or private message Charles Parrish. HOSTS: Everyone's Agnostic Podcast Everyone's Autonomous Podcast Dave Warnock "Dying Out Loud" Marie D'Elephant

Final Exit Network is proud to be a Silver Sponsor for this virtual 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.

This is a private Zoom event for a Parkinson's support group. Their interest is focused on options as their disease progresses.