Events for Jun 2 - Mar 21

This presentation will be given to students in the Funeral Service Education class at Mercer County Community College in New Jersey. These students will go on to assist and guide families before/during/after a loss. Learning about Final Exit Network will be helpful in widening their perspective concerning end of life experiences and options.

Since 1982, the Active Retirement Association has provided educational and cultural programming in the Seacoast area and beyond. The Association, an outreach function of the University of New Hampshire, Division of Continuing Education, is financed entirely by the membership and managed through an elected Board of Directors. The ARA aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals who wish to keep intellectually alert, broaden their interests, explore new fields of knowledge, and make new friends. Members are encouraged to use their talents and experiences as program leaders, panelists, organizers, officers and committee members. During this meeting, Althea Halchuck, FEN's surrogate consultant, will offer tips for choosing an effective healthcare surrogate who will help ensure that your final wishes are followed when you can’t speak for yourself.  Learn the importance of certain personality traits in a surrogate, the consequences of not choosing a surrogate, and the importance of initiating the “conversation” about your end-of-life care goals with loved ones and friends.  She will also address the liability for medical providers who ignore your advance directive or surrogate.

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 they champion the Village model at state and national levels as a best practice for healthy, vibrant aging. FEN speaker, Janis Landis, will be presenting during this event.

These events are still in the planning stages. Please check back often to see finalized details. Tentative date: October 27, 2022 Locations: Glenwood Springs (noon) and Rifle (5:30 PM) in Colorado Events: Public panel discussions (1-1.5 hours) Sponsors: Senior Matters community organization, Garfield County Regional Libraries and (pending) Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Panelists: Diane Carter, RN, Compassion & Choices activist; Jennifer Wherry, local attorney (possibly moderator); Akaljeet Khalsa, local Death Doula; Gary Wederspahn, Final Exit Network The focus of both presentations will be on options and resources for end-of-life choice beyond the Colorado MAiD law.

The UU Fellowship of Winston-Salem strives to become a fully inclusive, compassionate faith community known for working boldly and deeply for justice, foster spiritual growth, care for each other, protect and preserve the earth, and work for peace and justice. They covenant to be respectful, authentic, and supportive of each other as a community. As part of their morning forum, Jay Niver will be leading a discussion about Final Exit Network (FEN) and how FEN can help with end-of-life choices and challenges.

Vision and Mission To build an engaged, caring community of members who want to remain in their homes as they age. To provide members with opportunities to make and strengthen social connections, explore educational and cultural activities, and engage in shared interests with friends. To provide volunteers who perform services that help members remain in their homes with dignity. The Aging Well group requested a free presentation to learn more about FEN in general.

This will be a Zoom event during which Lowrey Brown, FEN's Client Services Director, will be discussing the exit guide program and the legal issues they wrestle with.

Dave Warnock and his partner, Bevin, will be joining us on November 19th from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM! "Dave Warnock was caught up in the Jesus movement of the 70s and lived the bulk of his life as a Charismatic Evangelical, serving as a pastor on three different church staffs. Following several years of internal struggle, Dave came to the conclusion in 2011 that he no longer believed in a personal God. In 2019 he was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), a progressive neurodegenerative disease with an average 3-5 year life expectancy. Dave is spending the days he has left speaking out about the dangers and harm of fundamental religions, with a focus on Evangelical Christianity. He also seeks to provide a safe haven to those questioning their faith, recovering from religious trauma or navigating life's tribulations as he shares his own perspective as a former ex-evangelical, but now an atheist, facing a terminal diagnosis." Please join us for a fun night of good food, good conversation, and meeting new people! We will provide tacos, chips and salsa, and bottled water. Feel free to bring a dish, side, or dessert of your own to share! If you'd like [...]

The UU Congregation of Duluth is an open-minded, open-hearted, multigenerational spiritual community helping each other lead lives of love, justice, learning, and hope. We are people of many paths who are brave, curious, and compassionate thinkers and doers. We create spirituality and community beyond boundaries, working for more justice and more love in our own lives and in the world. Charles Gessert MD, MPH is a local member this congregation. He will review the principles and methods of FEN, and provide opportunities for questions and discussion during their Adult Forum. Participants will be encouraged to share their families’ and friends’ end-of-life experiences and concerns.

To RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/MinnesotaAtheists/events/289385610 You may arrive early for an informal business meeting and socializing before the presentation. The presentation will start at 2 PM. Schedule: 1:00-1:15 PM – Doors Open, Room Set-Up, Social Time 1:15-1:45 PM – Business Meeting 1:45-2:00 PM – Break, Presenter Set-Up, Social Time 2:00 PM – Presentation, "Dying Out Loud" by Dave Warnock Dave Warnock is bringing his "Dying Out Loud" tour to the Twin Cities! Join us in person to hear him speak, and even get a signed copy of his memoir, "Childish Things." We will provide a hybrid option to attend as well. Dave Warnock was caught up in the Jesus movement of the 70s and lived the bulk of his life as a Charismatic Evangelical, serving as a pastor on three different church staffs. Following several years of internal struggle, Dave came to the conclusion in 2011 that he no longer believed in a personal God. In 2019 he was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), a progressive neurodegenerative disease with an average 3-5 year life expectancy. Dave is spending the days he has left speaking out about the dangers and harm of fundamental religions, with a focus on Evangelical Christianity. He also seeks [...]

Carol Woods is an inclusive community that promotes an active lifestyle supported by the area’s educational, cultural, and medical resources. A commitment to well-being enables residents to pursue activities that support a sense of individual fulfillment and purpose. Situated on 120 wooded acres in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Carol Woods is an accredited not-for-profit continuing care retirement community. Carol Woods was founded in 1979 by a group of local residents wanting to retire to Chapel Hill. It is governed by a local, all-volunteer board of directors entrusted with ultimate fiduciary responsibility. Attendees of this presentation will learn about Final Exit Network, medical aid in dying and efforts in North Carolina to get it passed, and other end of life options.