Events

“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 […]

The O.C. 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. Are 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 […]

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. Do you have an interest in the subject of […]

Do you have a life-limiting diagnosis? Virtual Terminal Talk is a FREE group-led discussion exclusively for 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 arise, […]