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SUMMARY:"End-of-Life Reimagined: Exploring the Role of a Death Doula"
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URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/end-of-life-reimagined-exploring-the-role-of-a-death-doula/
LOCATION:San Diego Oasis Rancho Bernardo\, 17170 Bernardo Center Dr\, San Diego\, 92128\, United States
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SUMMARY:Orange County Virtual Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:The Orange County Virtual Death Cafe is the place to be to immerse yourself in a lively discussion around dying and death. Anyone curious about dying and death is welcome. \nAre you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts\, ask questions\, and hear what others say? At our long-running  O.C. Virtual Death Cafe\, we welcome all opinions and topics\, provided the guidelines that keep the discussions safe and accessible are respected. Please RSVP to: melissa@lastactsoflove.com for the Zoom link or more information. \nThe History of the OC Virtual Death Cafe\nSouthern California resident and end-of-life doula Linda Barnard co-hosted the first Orange County Death Cafe in October 2021 with veteran San Diego Death Cafe host\, Dr. Mitsuo “Mits” Tomita. What started as a mid-COVID monthly meetup has continued to flourish as a virtual monthly discussion. Linda continued to host the Orange County Death Cafe after Mits was unavailable to co-host monthly. Linda decided to step down as host in September 2024. \nIn October 2024\, Linda asked San Diego Virtual Death Cafe host Melissa ‘Mel’ McClave to take over hosting duties of the Orange County Death Cafe. Mel made the Orange County Death Cafe a permanent virtual meeting and changed the name to OC Virtual Death Cafe. \nDeathwork in Orange County\, California\nFor over 100 years\, the residents of Orange County\, California\, have thoughtfully cared for their dead. Orange County is home to about one million residents\, all of whom will die. The ethnic diversity of the county requires a thoughtful approach to cultural rituals and modern legacy options. \nLeisure World in Seal Beach and Laguna Hills are Orange County’s premier retirement communities. Residents of Leisure World buy into their community knowing that it will be their home at the end of life. Residents are serviced by nearby mortuaries and cemeteries. \nIn May 2024\, Barbara McMurray founded the Orange County Deathworkers Alliance to bring together traditional and new-age practitioners of end-of-life care providers. The alliance currently includes caregiver services\, end-of-life doulas\, physicians\, memorial artists\, and authors who write extensively on end-of-life topics. \nO.C. Virtual Death Cafe
URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/orange-county-virtual-death-cafe-2/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Terminal Talk
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a life-limiting diagnosis? Virtual Terminal Talk is a FREE group-led discussion inviting people living with a life-limiting diagnosis to join others in exploring the realities of dying and death. This supportive space encourages participants to share thoughts on the physical\, emotional\, and spiritual aspects of dying. While grief may naturally emerge\, Terminal Talk does not serve as a grief support group or cater to caregivers\, loved ones\, or the general public. \nAll diagnoses are welcome! Whether you’re living with ALS\, cancer\, heart failure\, or something else\, we want you to join our group. We are a friendly place and understand the loneliness that comes with trying to make sense of our fate. \nThe History of Terminal Talk\nTerminal Talk’s host\, Mel McClave\, was invited by Roseana Spangler-Sims to host “Terminal Talk: An Open Discussion on Dying for a Select Few.” Roseana yearned for a place where people living with an incurable diagnosis could come together to talk about their experience. In May 2025\, Mel hosted the first “Terminal Talk” in person at the Vista Senior Center. \nAlthough people wanted a virtual option\, Terminal Talk remained in-person until Roseana’s death in August 2025. Consequently\, Mel pivoted the in-person meeting into a virtual meeting on the same date and time. Mel learned how to host a group like Terminal Talk through her volunteer work as a Death Cafe host. \nThe Future\nSeven people joined the first meeting of the Virtual Terminal Talk. Considering the nature of this discussion group\, it’s important to invite all who qualify to participate. The bond we form transcends the limits of geography and time. \nIn 2026\, we expanded Terminal Talk to two meetings per month. We are blessed to spend 90 minutes together twice a month. \nWe need your support to help Terminal Talk continue to grow. Please share this free resource with anyone who qualifies or knows someone who qualifies. This is important as the founding members succumb to their fate and are only present in spirit. \nJoin “Terminal Talk” – a free\, confidential group for those living with a life-limiting diagnosis to openly discuss the physical\, emotional\, and spiritual aspects of dying. \n\n\nExclusively for patients – not caregivers\, loved ones\, or the general public.
URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/virtual-terminal-talk-6/
LOCATION:Virtual Terminal Talk\, CA\, 92024\, United States
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SUMMARY:Virtual Terminal Talk
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a life-limiting diagnosis? Virtual Terminal Talk is a FREE group-led discussion inviting people living with a life-limiting diagnosis to join others in exploring the realities of dying and death. This supportive space encourages participants to share thoughts on the physical\, emotional\, and spiritual aspects of dying. While grief may naturally emerge\, Terminal Talk is not a grief support group and does not cater to caregivers\, loved ones\, or the general public. \nAll diagnoses are welcome! Whether you’re living with ALS\, cancer\, heart failure\, or something else\, we want you to join our group. We are a friendly place and understand the loneliness that comes with trying to make sense of our fate. \nThe History of Terminal Talk\nTerminal Talk’s host\, Mel McClave\, was invited by Roseana Spangler-Sims to host “Terminal Talk: An Open Discussion on Dying for a Select Few.” Roseana yearned for a place where people living with an incurable diagnosis could come together to talk about their experience. In May 2025\, Mel hosted the first “Terminal Talk” in person at the Vista Senior Center. \nAlthough people wanted a virtual option\, Terminal Talk remained in-person until Roseana’s death in August 2025. Consequently\, Mel pivoted the in-person meeting into a virtual meeting on the same date and time. Mel learned how to host a group like Terminal Talk through her volunteer work as a Death Cafe host. \nThe Future\nSeven people joined the first meeting of the Virtual Terminal Talk. Considering the nature of this discussion group\, it’s important to invite all who qualify to participate. The bond we form transcends the limits of geography and time. \nIn 2026\, we expanded Terminal Talk to two meetings per month. We are blessed to spend 90 minutes together twice a month. \nWe need your support to help Terminal Talk continue to grow. Please share this free resource with anyone who qualifies or with anyone who knows someone who qualifies. This is important as the founding members succumb to their fate and are only present in spirit. \nJoin “Terminal Talk” – a free\, confidential group for those living with a life-limiting diagnosis to openly discuss the physical\, emotional\, and spiritual aspects of dying. \n\n\nExclusively for patients – not caregivers\, loved ones\, or the general public.
URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/virtual-terminal-talk-7/
LOCATION:Virtual Terminal Talk\, CA\, 92024\, United States
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SUMMARY:San Diego Virtual Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:The San Diego Virtual Death Cafe is a safe place to share your interest in the subject of dying and death. Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts\, ask questions\, and hear what others say? At this Death Cafe\, we welcome all opinions and topics\, provided they follow a few rules that keep the discussions safe and accessible. \nThe History of Death Cafes\nDeath Cafes are an international phenomenon. Jon Underwood founded Death Cafes in 2011 in London\, England.  Jon’s vision was to create a space where people could talk about death over tea and cake. The cafes welcome all perspectives. Jon knew that creating a space where people knew there was no agenda\, no speakers\, nor promotions created an environment that nurtured organic conversation. \nAfter Jon died from cancer in 2017\, his family and friends continued Death Cafe as a tribute to his life’s work. To this day\, Death Cafes remain free to attend and free from pre-planned discussion.  All Death Cafe hosts agree to host as volunteers and to follow the guidelines set by Jon. \nThe History of The San Diego Virtual Death Cafe\nIn March 2020\, the state of California declared a state of emergency due to a novel human coronavirus that was highly infectious and deadly to vulnerable populations. People were required to avoid congregating in person. Schools\, churches\, libraries\, and cafes were closed. \nI received an email from Death Cafe hosts\, Mits Tomita and Frank Stefano\, asking if I wanted to be part of an online Death Cafe. I accepted the invitation\, and we hosted our first San Diego Virtual Death Cafe in April of 2020. At first\, it was difficult to navigate the technology required to host successfully. We had many hiccups and a “Zoom Bomb” or two that helped us learn how to be better hosts. \nEventually\, Mits’ schedule could no longer accommodate the time and day that worked for our attendees. Frank and I continued to co-host on the fourth Wednesday of every month. In the end\, Frank decided to hand me the reins\, and I continue hosting to this day.
URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/san-diego-virtual-death-cafe-5/
LOCATION:San Diego Virtual Death Cafe\, CA\, 92024\, United States
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SUMMARY:San Diego Senior Expo
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URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/san-diego-senior-expo/
LOCATION:Vesper Venue at Liberty Station\, 2875 Dewey RD\, San Diego\, CA\, 92106\, United States
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SUMMARY:SDCCC's May Speaker Meeting
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URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/sdcccs-may-speaker-meeting/
LOCATION:San Diego Coalition for Compassionate Care\, 900 Cantebury Place Room 300\, Encinitas\, CA\, 920025\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 UCSD Body Donation Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:2026 UCSD Body Donation Memorial Service\nThe 2026 UCSD Body Donation Memorial Service is open to the family and friends of loved ones who donated their bodies to science. Join the faculty and students from the 2025/2026 UCSD School of Medicine and the Skaggs School of Pharmacy in honoring the gift from your loved one who selflessly donated their body. Their gift will further advance medicine for generations to come. \n2026 UCSD Whole Body Donation Memorial Service Details\nThe service on Sunday\, May 31st\, starts at 6 PM with doors opening at 5 PM. The venue is the Epstein Family Amphitheater on the University of California\, San Diego campus. This recent addition to the campus is a beautiful open-air theater with plenty of seating. The program invites friends and family to attend the free event. Parking is available at the Gilman Parking Structure. Transportation from the garage to the venue is available. The program is providing light refreshment.s \nHistory of the UCSD Whole Body Donation Program\nUCSD School of Medicine was founded in 1966. In 1968\, the first cohort of students entered the program in 1968 with the first whole body donations. In the five decades since\, the program has grown to accept the bodies of donors who believe in forwarding education and research in anatomy. \nBenefits of the UCSD Whole Body Donation Program\nBeing a whole body donor requires a conversation with yourself\, your loved ones\, and the program. Additionally\, body donors benefit from knowing that they are contributing to the betterment of mankind. Many donors die without anyone to receive their remains or tend a grave. Some donors find relief knowing that their body disposition choice is free of charge. Finally\, knowing that their remains will find their final resting spot in the Pacific Ocean is also a motivation to sign the donor papers. \nMy Connection to the UCSD Whole Body Donation Program\nI have many personal connections with the UCSD Whole Body Donation Program. I am a registered whole body donor. After many conversations with my husband and kids\, I felt comfortable in signing and submitting my donor application. \nOn September 1\, 2025\, my client Roseana Spangler-Sims’ body was picked up by the program representatives after she exercised her right to body autonomy through Medical Aid in Dying\, surrounded by her loved ones. Roseana’s journey is featured in this People.com series. Her impact on my life continues through my “Terminal Talk” support group for people living with a life-limiting diagnosis.
URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/2026-ucsd-body-donation-memorial-service/
LOCATION:Epstein Family Amphitheater\, 9500 Gilman Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92093\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vista Senior Center's "Empowered Aging" Series
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URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/vista-senior-centers-empowered-aging-series/
LOCATION:Vista Senior Center\, 1400 Vale Terrace\, Vista\, CA\, 92084\, United States
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SUMMARY:OC Virtual Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:The Orange County Virtual Death Cafe is the place to be to immerse yourself in a lively discussion around dying and death. Anyone curious about dying and death is welcome. \nAre you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts\, ask questions\, and hear what others say? At our long-running  O.C. Virtual Death Cafe\, we welcome all opinions and topics\, provided the guidelines that keep the discussions safe and accessible are respected. Please RSVP to: melissa@lastactsoflove.com for the Zoom link or more information. \nThe History of the OC Virtual Death Cafe\nSouthern California resident and end-of-life doula Linda Barnard co-hosted the first Orange County Death Cafe in October 2021 with veteran San Diego Death Cafe host\, Dr. Mitsuo “Mits” Tomita. What started as a mid-COVID monthly meetup has continued to flourish as a virtual monthly discussion. Linda continued to host the Orange County Death Cafe after Mits was unavailable to co-host monthly. Linda decided to step down as host in September 2024. \nIn October 2024\, Linda asked San Diego Virtual Death Cafe host Melissa ‘Mel’ McClave to take over hosting duties of the Orange County Death Cafe. Mel made the Orange County Death Cafe a permanent virtual meeting and changed the name to OC Virtual Death Cafe. \nDeathwork in Orange County\, California\nFor over 100 years\, the residents of Orange County\, California\, have thoughtfully cared for their dead. Orange County is home to about one million residents\, all of whom will die. The ethnic diversity of the county requires a thoughtful approach to cultural rituals and modern legacy options. \nLeisure World in Seal Beach and Laguna Hills are Orange County’s premier retirement communities. Residents of Leisure World buy into their community knowing that it will be their home at the end of life. Residents are serviced by nearby mortuaries and cemeteries. \nIn May 2024\, Barbara McMurray founded the Orange County Deathworkers Alliance to bring together traditional and new-age practitioners of end-of-life care providers. The alliance currently includes caregiver services\, end-of-life doulas\, physicians\, memorial artists\, and authors who write extensively on end-of-life topics.
URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/oc-virtual-death-cafe-2/
LOCATION:Orange County Virtual Death Cafe\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vista Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:The Vista Death Cafe meets in person at 1 PM once per quarter. The Vista Death Cafe started in August 2025.  Despite having to coordinate schedules with the very active Vista senior community\, Mel McClave eventually found a time and space that fit into both schedules. \nDo you have an interest in the subject of dying and death? Are you looking for a safe space to share your thoughts\, ask questions\, and hear what others say? At this Death Cafe\, we welcome all opinions and topics\, provided they follow a few rules that keep the discussions safe and accessible. You are certainly welcome to join us for quality conversations around dying and death. \nThe purpose of this Death Cafe is “ to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their finite lives.” We use this time to discuss dying and death with no expectations\, agendas\, themes\, or promotions. \nDeath Cafes are a worldwide phenomenon.  Jon Underwood launched and hosted Death Cafes in London from 2011 until his death from cancer in 2017. He modeled them after Swiss sociologist Bernard Crettaz’s “Café Mortale.” In 2012\, Lizzy Miles hosted the first Death Cafe in the US in Columbus\, Ohio. \nVolunteers host Death Cafes and DeathCafe.com\, and they are always FREE to attend.  The guidelines that govern Death Cafes are the vision of Jon Underwood to keep the conversation welcoming and free from personal debate. Attending Death Cafes allows you to enter a space created for exchanging ideas without the pressure of conforming.  Some Death Cafes ask for donations. Consequently\, if you feel the need to donate\, please donate directly to this Death Cafe or directly to DeathCafe.com. \nLearn more about Mel’s five years of experience as a Death Cafe host and the Death Cafes she hosts\, here. 
URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/vista-death-cafe-2/
LOCATION:Vista Senior Center\, 1400 Vale Terrace\, Vista\, CA\, 92084\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T103000
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SUMMARY:June's " Ask An End-of-Life Doula" Canceled
DESCRIPTION:Due to a scheduling conflict\, the June “Ask An End-of-Life Doula” event is canceled.  Eva and I look forward to seeing you all in August. \nThank you for being flexible and understanding. In the meantime\, we are available to take questions via email. \n“Ask An End-Of-Life Doula” meets in person at the Vista Senior Center five times per year. End-of-Life Doulas Mel McClave and Eva Navarrete come together to answer your questions about what an end-of-life doula does\, and how we help individuals navigate the topics of dying and death with their loved ones.  Between us\, we have decades of experience in teaching people how to broach the topic of mortality. \nEva and I started these dual language\, English and Spanish\, workshops for the 2024 World Design Capital‘s “Imagining a Better Death” initiative. Henceforth\, our “Compassionate Conversations/ Conversaciones Compasivas” end-of-life workshops were so successful that we’ve incorporated them into our public outreach. Currently\, we hold regularly scheduled end-of-life discussions at the Vista Senior Center and other international and domestic venues. \nWhat Topics Do We Cover?\nWe cover topics ranging from Advance Healthcare Directive planning\, how to safely use plant medicine\, and what falls under the scope of practice as an end-of-life doula. \nCome pick our brains to learn more about organ donation\, different body disposition options\, and legacy ideas. Depending on the size of the group\, we will help attendees fill out their Advance Healthcare Directives and witness their signing of them. \nWhat Is An End-of-Life Doula?\nAn end-of-life doula offers non-medical support. Although we are well-versed in medical treatments and their effects on individuals\, we use our knowledge to help you navigate your relationship with your physician and medical team. Doulas offer you a range of end-of-life options\, including full treatment through to body autonomy at the end of life. We believe that it is your right to know what your options are and make informed choices based on your circumstances and values. As end-of-life doulas\, we support you and your loved ones by advocating for your choice. \nUsing a variety of resources\, we discuss your end-of-life options to help you make the best choice for yourself and your family.  Our sponsors include Compassion & Choices\, the San Diego Coalition for Compassionate Care\, and the Vista Senior Center.
URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/junes-ask-an-end-of-life-doula-canceled/
LOCATION:Vista Senior Center\, 1400 Vale Terrace\, Vista\, CA\, 92084\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260608T140000
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SUMMARY:Vista Senior Center's "Empowered Aging" Series
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/vista-senior-centers-empowered-aging-series-2/
LOCATION:Vista Senior Center\, 1400 Vale Terrace\, Vista\, CA\, 92084\, United States
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SUMMARY:Virtual Terminal Talk
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a life-limiting diagnosis? Virtual Terminal Talk is a FREE group-led discussion inviting people living with a life-limiting diagnosis to join others in exploring the realities of dying and death. This supportive space encourages participants to share thoughts on the physical\, emotional\, and spiritual aspects of dying. While grief may naturally emerge\, Terminal Talk does not serve as a grief support group or cater to caregivers\, loved ones\, or the general public. \nAll diagnoses are welcome! Whether you’re living with ALS\, cancer\, heart failure\, or something else\, we want you to join our group. We are a friendly place and understand the loneliness that comes with trying to make sense of our fate. \nThe History of Terminal Talk\nTerminal Talk’s host\, Mel McClave\, was invited by Roseana Spangler-Sims to host “Terminal Talk: An Open Discussion on Dying for a Select Few.” Roseana yearned for a place where people living with an incurable diagnosis could come together to talk about their experience. In May 2025\, Mel hosted the first “Terminal Talk” in person at the Vista Senior Center. \nAlthough people wanted a virtual option\, Terminal Talk remained in-person until Roseana’s death in August 2025. Consequently\, Mel pivoted the in-person meeting into a virtual meeting on the same date and time. Mel learned how to host a group like Terminal Talk through her volunteer work as a Death Cafe host. \nThe Future\nSeven people joined the first meeting of the Virtual Terminal Talk. Considering the nature of this discussion group\, it’s important to invite all who qualify to participate. The bond we form transcends the limits of geography and time. \nIn 2026\, we expanded Terminal Talk to two meetings per month. We are blessed to spend 90 minutes together twice a month. \nWe need your support to help Terminal Talk continue to grow. Please share this free resource with anyone who qualifies or knows someone who qualifies. This is important as the founding members succumb to their fate and are only present in spirit. \nJoin “Terminal Talk” – a free\, confidential group for those living with a life-limiting diagnosis to openly discuss the physical\, emotional\, and spiritual aspects of dying. \n\n\nExclusively for patients – not caregivers\, loved ones\, or the general public.
URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/virtual-terminal-talk-8/
LOCATION:Virtual Terminal Talk\, CA\, 92024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T204924Z
CREATED:20260531T204924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T204924Z
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SUMMARY:Vista Senior Center's "Empowered Aging" Series
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URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/vista-senior-centers-empowered-aging-series-3/
LOCATION:Vista Senior Center\, 1400 Vale Terrace\, Vista\, CA\, 92084\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260622T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260622T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T213810Z
CREATED:20260531T213810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T213810Z
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SUMMARY:Vista Senior Center's " Empowered Aging" Series
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URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/vista-senior-centers-empowered-aging-series-4/
LOCATION:Vista Senior Center\, 1400 Vale Terrace\, Vista\, CA\, 92084\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T211119Z
CREATED:20260531T211119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T211119Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Terminal Talk
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a life-limiting diagnosis? Virtual Terminal Talk is a FREE group-led discussion inviting people living with a life-limiting diagnosis to join others in exploring the realities of dying and death. This supportive space encourages participants to share thoughts on the physical\, emotional\, and spiritual aspects of dying. While grief may naturally emerge\, Terminal Talk does not serve as a grief support group or cater to caregivers\, loved ones\, or the general public. \nAll diagnoses are welcome! Whether you’re living with ALS\, cancer\, heart failure\, or something else\, we want you to join our group. We are a friendly place and understand the loneliness that comes with trying to make sense of our fate. \nThe History of Terminal Talk\nTerminal Talk’s host\, Mel McClave\, was invited by Roseana Spangler-Sims to host “Terminal Talk: An Open Discussion on Dying for a Select Few.” Roseana yearned for a place where people living with an incurable diagnosis could come together to talk about their experience. In May 2025\, Mel hosted the first “Terminal Talk” in person at the Vista Senior Center. \nAlthough people wanted a virtual option\, Terminal Talk remained in-person until Roseana’s death in August 2025. Consequently\, Mel pivoted the in-person meeting into a virtual meeting on the same date and time. Mel learned how to host a group like Terminal Talk through her volunteer work as a Death Cafe host. \nThe Future\nSeven people joined the first meeting of the Virtual Terminal Talk. Considering the nature of this discussion group\, it’s important to invite all who qualify to participate. The bond we form transcends the limits of geography and time. \nIn 2026\, we expanded Terminal Talk to two meetings per month. We are blessed to spend 90 minutes together twice a month. \nWe need your support to help Terminal Talk continue to grow. Please share this free resource with anyone who qualifies or knows someone who qualifies. This is important as the founding members succumb to their fate and are only present in spirit. \nJoin “Terminal Talk” – a free\, confidential group for those living with a life-limiting diagnosis to openly discuss the physical\, emotional\, and spiritual aspects of dying. \n\n\nExclusively for patients – not caregivers\, loved ones\, or the general public.
URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/virtual-terminal-talk-9/
LOCATION:Virtual Terminal Talk\, CA\, 92024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T143000
DTSTAMP:20260531T212401Z
CREATED:20260531T212401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T212401Z
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SUMMARY:Solana Beach Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Join guest host\, Selena Jong\, for the June Solana Beach Death Cafe of 2026 on Wednesday\, June 24th\, from 1-2:30 PM. We serve a light lunch along with deep conversations regarding dying and death. I will be attending an in-person training in Orange County to become a certified POLST trainer. \nMore About the Solana Beach Death Cafe\nThe Solana Beach Death Cafe is formerly known as the “North County Coastal San Diego (NCCSD).” This in-person Death Cafe celebrated its second anniversary in August 2025. \nNo matter what it is called\, this Death Cafe is blessed to have many regular attendees who bring their curiosity and wisdom to the group. You will find us a most welcoming group who meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month except December\, to enjoy fellowship and an assortment of complimentary sandwiches and beverages. We also provide a fresh fruit and vegetable tray and a rotating dessert choice. \nThe private clubhouse that sponsors the Solana Beach Death Cafe boasts an ocean view and a variety of small-group seating options. There is plenty of free parking\, too. \nDo you have an interest in the subject of dying and death? Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts\, ask questions\, and hear what others say? \nAt this Death Cafe\, we welcome all opinions and topics\, provided they follow a few rules that keep the discussions safe and accessible. You are certainly welcome to join us for quality conversations around dying and death. \nWhat is a Death Cafe?\nThe purpose of this Death Cafe is “ to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their finite lives.” We use this time to discuss dying and death with no expectations\, agendas\, themes\, or promotions. \nDeath Cafes are a worldwide phenomenon.  Jon Underwood launched and hosted Death Cafes in London from 2011 until his death from cancer in 2017. He modeled them after Swiss sociologist Bernard Crettaz’s “Café Mortale.” In 2012\, Lizzy Miles hosted the first Death Cafe in the US in Columbus\, Ohio. \nDeath Cafes and DeathCafe.com are hosted by volunteers and are always FREE to attend.  The guidelines that govern Death Cafes are the vision of Jon Underwood to keep the conversation welcoming and free from personal debate. Attending Death Cafes brings you into a space that allows for an exchange of ideas without the pressure of conforming. \nSome Death Cafes ask for donations. Consequently\, if you feel the need to donate\, please donate directly to this Death Cafe\, or directly to DeathCafe.com. \nLearn more about the Death Cafes hosted by Mel here.
URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/solana-beach-death-cafe-3/
LOCATION:Solana Beach\, CA\, CA\, 92075\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T212952Z
CREATED:20260531T212952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T212952Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego Virtual Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:The San Diego Virtual Death Cafe is celebrating its 6th anniversary of continuous hosting on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Here\, you will find a safe place to share your interest in the subject of dying and death. Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts\, ask questions\, and hear what others say? At this Death Cafe\, we welcome all opinions and topics\, provided they follow a few rules that keep the discussions safe and accessible. \nThe History of Death Cafes\nDeath Cafes are an international phenomenon. Jon Underwood founded Death Cafes in 2011 in London\, England.  Jon’s vision was to create a space where people could talk about death over tea and cake. The cafes welcome all perspectives. Jon knew that creating a space where people knew there was no agenda\, no speakers\, nor promotions created an environment that nurtured organic conversation. \nAfter Jon died from cancer in 2017\, his family and friends continued Death Cafe as a tribute to his life’s work. To this day\, Death Cafes remain free to attend and free from pre-planned discussion.  All Death Cafe hosts agree to host as volunteers and to follow the guidelines set by Jon. \nThe History of The San Diego Virtual Death Cafe\nIn March 2020\, the state of California declared a state of emergency due to a novel human coronavirus that was highly infectious and deadly to vulnerable populations. People were required to avoid congregating in person. Schools\, churches\, libraries\, and cafes were closed. \nI received an email from Death Cafe hosts\, Mits Tomita and Frank Stefano\, asking if I wanted to be part of an online Death Cafe. I accepted the invitation\, and we hosted our first San Diego Virtual Death Cafe in April of 2020. At first\, it was difficult to navigate the technology required to host successfully. We had many hiccups and a “Zoom Bomb” or two that helped us learn how to be better hosts. \nEventually\, Mits’ schedule could no longer accommodate the time and day that worked for our attendees. Frank and I continued to co-host on the fourth Wednesday of every month. In the end\, Frank decided to hand me the reins\, and I continue hosting to this day.
URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/san-diego-virtual-death-cafe-6/
LOCATION:San Diego Virtual Death Cafe\, CA\, 92024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T205323Z
CREATED:20260531T205323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T205323Z
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SUMMARY:SDCCC's June Guest Speaker
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/sdcccs-june-guest-speaker/
LOCATION:San Diego Coalition for Compassionate Care\, 900 Cantebury Place Room 300\, Encinitas\, CA\, 920025\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260629T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T214040Z
CREATED:20260531T214040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T214040Z
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SUMMARY:Vista Senior Center's " Empowered Aging" Series
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/vista-senior-centers-empowered-aging-series-5/
LOCATION:Vista Senior Center\, 1400 Vale Terrace\, Vista\, CA\, 92084\, United States
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