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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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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
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SUMMARY:SDCCC's June Guest Speaker
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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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SUMMARY:Vista Senior Center's " Empowered Aging" Series
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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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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-3/
LOCATION:Orange County Virtual Death Cafe\, 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 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 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\nRoseana Spangler-Sims invited Mel McClave 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-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Terminal Talk\, CA\, 92024\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Addicted to Life" Film and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:“Addicted to Life” Film and Q&A\nJoin me on Saturday\, July 18th at 1:30 PM at the North University Community Library for the exclusive screening of the compelling documentary “Addicted to Life.” \nAddicted to Life (2022) tells the extraordinary true story of Marieke Vervoort\, a charismatic and tough-as-nails\, gold-medal-winning Belgian Paralympic champion. Facing a debilitating\, chronic spinal disease\, Marieke took control of her life by obtaining the legal paperwork for euthanasia (in Belgium). Paradoxically\, having the legal permission to die liberated her. Freed from the fear of a painful end\, she rediscovered a profound joy for life—postponing her decision for over a decade to win Paralympic Gold\, travel the world\, and live every remaining moment to the absolute max. \nDirector Pola Rapaport\, a Guggenheim Fellowship recipient and award-winning filmmaker\, is responsible for bringing this remarkable true story to the big screen. The film starts at 1:30 PM and runs approximately ninety minutes. After the film\, Pola will join us on Zoom for a Q&A session. This event is free to attend thanks to the Hemlock Society of San Diego. \nWhat is the Hemlock Society of San Diego?\nThe nonprofit end-of-life educational organization\, Hemlock Society of San Diego\, is dedicated to body autonomy at the end of life. For over three decades\, the Hemlock Society of San Diego continues to bring together like-minded people from San Diego and beyond who are interested in end-of-life issues. Their mission is to provide the most recent\, factual education about ALL end-of-life choices. They believe that education empowers informed decisions in planning for the final chapter of life. \nThe Hemlock Society of San Diego achieves its goals of educating the public through a variety of monthly virtual and in-person events. Six times per year\, the Society facilitates free public meetings featuring guest speakers from around the world. They also offer a “Right to Die” film series every other month. \nOther resources include a monthly newsletter\, individual end-of-life counseling\, and small discussion groups. Members have access to an online resource library. Most importantly\, the Hemlock Society of San Diego supports political campaigns that support end-of-life law reform. \nI volunteer for the Hemlock Society of San Diego when they host events that need extra help. My relationship with them started in 2022. We have values that align around end-of-life autonomy. \n \n 
URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/addicted-to-life-film-and-qa/
LOCATION:North University Community Library\, 8821 Judicial Drive\, San Diego\, CA\, 92122\, 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 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 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\nRoseana Spangler-Sims invited Melissa McClave 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-11/
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 celebrated 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-7/
LOCATION:San Diego Virtual Death Cafe\, CA\, 92024\, United States
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SUMMARY:SD Oasis Death Doula Lecture and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:“End-of-Life Reimagined: Exploring the Role of a Death Doula”\n 
URL:https://lastactsoflove.com/event/sd-oasis-death-doula-lecture-and-discussion/
LOCATION:San Diego Oasis Rancho Bernardo\, 17170 Bernardo Center Dr\, San Diego\, 92128\, United States
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