End of Life Choices California

The Sequoias - California's End of Life Option Act
2026-01-28 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Sequioas San Francisco, 1400 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States
Reina Galanes, Board member with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), will discuss the importance of sharing your values and end-of-life wishes with loved ones; legal end-of-life options; and the resources and support provided by EOLCCA. Legal end-of-life options in California include stopping unwanted medical treatments; palliative care; hospice care; voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED); and California’s End of Life Option Act, also known as medical aid in dying.

Educating Physician Assistant Students about End-of-Life Options
2026-01-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Point Loma Nazarene University, 9055 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA, 92123, United States
Grant Affleck and Shannon O’Shea, Volunteers with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), will introduce Physician Assistant students at Point Loma Nazarene University to the importance of sharing values and end-of-life wishes with loved ones; legal end-of-life options; and, the resources and support provided by EOLCCA. Legal end-of-life options in California include stopping unwanted medical treatments; palliative care; hospice care; voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED); and California’s End of Life Option Act (also known as medical aid in dying).
This is a private event.

UU Fullerton - Medical Aid in Dying
2026-01-24 12:30 - 14:00 | UU Fullerton, 109 E. Wilshire Ave., Fullerton, CA, 92832, United States
Linda Rowe, Volunteer with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), will discuss California’s End of Life Option Act (also known as medical aid in dying. in detail. This option allows an eligible terminally ill adult to request and receive a prescription from their doctor to end their suffering peacefully. Linda will also provide an overview of the resources and support provided by EOLCCA.
This is a virtual presentation. To register, email EOLJourneyUU@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
The UU Fullerton congregation has a small group on the End of Life Journey that each person will have someday. The group meets on Zoom every other month where participants check in and we discuss a topic. This group is offering this presentation over Zoom and invites other UU Churches to attend.

KPRZ 1210 AM Radio – Understanding End-of-Life Choices & Medical Aid in Dying (Part 2)
2026-01-17 12:00 - 12:30 | Singing Hills Memorial Park, 2800 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, CA, 92019, United States
Mark Greenberg (Executive Director) and Grant Affleck (Volunteer) with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) will discuss medical aid in dying (MAID):

What it is and what it isn’t
Eligibility and criteria
Common myths and misunderstandings
Practical considerations
Family dynamics
Emotional realities
Stories of real-life experiences

Journey Home Radio works to bring light, comfort, and clarity to families navigating loss, legacy, and planning ahead. Hosted by Thesa Miele, Iris Wise, Cody Spradlin and Yvette Lynch in partnership with Singing Hills Memorial Park, Singing Hills Memorial Park’s podcast is a broadcast dedicated to guiding families through one of life’s most sacred transitions.
Listen to the recording of the January 10, 2026 broadcast. Thesa Miele and Iris Wise continue their conversation with Mark Greenberg and Grant Affleck on January 17, 2026.

Santa Monica Public Library (Montana Branch) - Advance Care Planning & End-of-Life Options
2026-01-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Santa Monica Public Library, 1704 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA, 90403, United States
Mark Greenberg, Executive Director of End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), will discuss the importance of sharing your values and end-of-life wishes with loved ones; legal end-of-life options; and the resources and support provided by EOLCCA. Legal end-of-life options in California include stopping unwanted medical treatments; palliative care; hospice care; voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED); and California’s End of Life Option Act, also known as medical aid in dying.
This event is free and open to the public.

KPRZ 1210 AM Radio - Understanding End-of-Life Choices & Medical Aid in Dying (Part 1)
2026-01-10 12:00 - 12:30 | Singing Hills Memorial Park, 2800 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, CA, 92019, United States
Mark Greenberg (Executive Director) and Grant Affleck (Volunteer) with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) will discuss medical aid in dying (MAID):

What it is and what it isn’t
Eligibility and criteria
Common myths and misunderstandings
Practical considerations
Family dynamics
Emotional realities
Stories of real-life experiences

Journey Home Radio works to bring light, comfort, and clarity to families navigating loss, legacy, and planning ahead. Hosted by Thesa Miele, Iris Wise, Cody Spradlin and Yvette Lynch in partnership with Singing Hills Memorial Park, Singing Hills Memorial Park’s podcast is a broadcast dedicated to guiding families through one of life’s most sacred transitions.
Listen to the recording of the January 10, 2026 broadcast.

The Center - Medical Aid in Dying
2026-01-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Speaking of Dying
Hank Balson, Board member with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), will deliver a presentation on legal end-of-life options, including medical aid in dying (MAID) and voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED). He will also discuss the resources and support provided by EOLCCA, all at no cost.

Regents Point – Legal End-of-Life Options in California
2025-12-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Regents Point, 19191 Harvard Ave., Irvine, CA, 92612, United States
Linda Rowe, Volunteer with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), will provide an overview of different end-of-life options that are legal in California. These options include stopping unwanted medical treatments; palliative care; hospice care; voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED); and, California’s End of Life Option Act (also known as medical aid in dying). She will also discuss the resources and support offered by EOLCCA.
This private event is for residents of Regents Point.

Valley Village Retirement Community - Planning Ahead: Your Wishes, Your Care
2025-12-09 14:00 - 15:00 | ‘She Didn’t Want to Die. But She Didn’t Want to Suffer.’
Reina Galanes, Board member with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), will deliver a presentation that provides valuable information about how to communicate your health care wishes clearly so your future care aligns with your values and preferences. The session will cover the purpose and importance of the Advance Health Care Directive, Dementia Directive, Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking Directive, and Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST).

Golden Future Senior Expo - San Diego Edition
2025-12-06 09:00 - 13:30 | Bereavement_Group
The Golden Future Senior Expo – San Diego Edition is celebrating its 15th year and will host a large variety of exhibitions presenting valuable information and resources for seniors and their caregivers.
Grant Affleck, Volunteer with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), will speak about “The Elephant in the Room: Understanding Your End-of-Life Options” in the Terrace Room at 10:00-10:20 AM. Don’t miss his talk!
After Grant’s presentation, come by EOLCCA’s booth where our knowledgeable Volunteers will answer your questions about advance care planning, California’s End of Life Option Act, and other legal end-of-life options.
At End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), we are deeply committed to empowering individuals and families with the knowledge and support needed during one of life’s most challenging transitions. Understanding that each journey is unique, we offer personalized guidance to ensure that all Californians can approach the end of their lives with dignity, autonomy, and peace. We are here to ensure that every Californian has access to compassionate and dignified end-of-life care.
Public: Free parking and free admission
To Register online
You may also register at the door.

Home Instead - In-Service - End of Life Choices
2025-12-04 15:00 - 16:00 | when-breath-becomes-air-cover.jpg
Linda Rowe, Volunteer with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), will discuss the importance of sharing your values and end-of-life wishes with loved ones; legal end-of-life options; and the resources and support provided by EOLCCA. Legal end-of-life options in California include stopping unwanted medical treatments; palliative care; hospice care; voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED); and California’s End of Life Option Act, also known as medical aid in dying.
This is a private, virtual in-service for Home Instead staff.

Jackie Robinson Family YMCA Health Fair San Diego – 12/3/2025
2025-12-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, 151 YMCA Way, San Diego, CA, 92102, United States
Be sure to visit our knowledgeable volunteers at the End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) information booth at this wonderful community health fair. EOLCCA’s volunteers will answer your questions about advance care planning, the California End of Life Option Act, and other legal end-of-life options. Learn more about the importance of making your advance care plans now.

PALS in the Desert - Doing It Richard's Way
2025-11-22 09:30 - 11:00 | Speaking of Dying
If you’ve been wondering why and how PALS founder, Richard Bass, was able to end his life through California’s End of Life Options Act (CA EOLOA), then join us for this special seminar. Hank Balson (Board Member) and Mary Abbott (Bereavement Group Facilitator) from End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) are among the PALS panelists who will cover the key provisions of California’s Medical Aid in Dying law; the criteria Richard had to meet in order for the medication to be prescribed; what it was like for him, family and friends during the weeks before he ingested the medication, and what those who were with him experienced when Richard courageously faced the reality of ending life on his own terms.
This event is free and open to the public.
Register here to attend at The LGBTQ+ Center
Register here to attend on Zoom

Burbank Heights & Orchards - End of Life Options
2025-11-21 11:00 - 12:00 | newspaper-light-full
Susan Gess, Board member with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), will discuss the importance of sharing your values and end-of-life wishes with loved ones; legal end-of-life options; and the resources and support provided by EOLCCA. Legal end-of-life options in California include stopping unwanted medical treatments; palliative care; hospice care; voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED); and California’s End of Life Option Act, also known as medical aid in dying.
This is a private event for residents of Burbank Heights & Orchards.

Sonoma County Section on Aging - End of Life Choices
2025-11-19 09:00 - 10:30 | The Art of Dying Well – A practical Guide to a Good End of Life
The Sonoma County Section on Aging is dedicated to providing resources, support, and advocacy for older adults in Sonoma County. The Sonoma County Section on Aging is a coalition of agencies, organizations and individuals concerned with the well-being of older adults and the education of members. This network alliance advocates for and promotes the development, coordination, and implementation of older adult services in Sonoma County.
Susan Gess, Board member with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), will discuss the importance of sharing your values and end-of-life wishes with loved ones; legal end-of-life options; and the resources and support provided by EOLCCA. Legal end-of-life options in California include stopping unwanted medical treatments; palliative care; hospice care; voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED); and California’s End of Life Option Act, also known as medical aid in dying.
This event is free and open to the public.

Berkeley Death Cafe - Navigating End-of-Life Choices
2025-11-15 14:00 - 16:00 | A-better-way-of-dying-cover.jpg
Traditional Death Cafes bring people together to discuss death in an open, unstructured way. You are invited to a special Death Café that differs from our traditional Death Café format. Instead of open conversation, this learning session features presentations from three experts in end-of-life care, followed by Q&A.
Reina Galanes, Board member with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), will present on legal end-of-life options, including medical aid in dying (MAID) and voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED).
Sarah Hill, a Bay Area end-of-life doula, will share how she helps individuals and their constellation of care navigate end-of-life transitions with clarity and compassion.
Gabby Jimenez is a hospice and palliative care nurse, end-of-life doula, and death and dying educator. She will share insights on preparation versus reacting, the head-hands-heart approach, and practical guidance on navigating palliative and hospice care options.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged.
