The Value of Advance Care Planning and Overview of End of Life Options 1-10-24
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Branch Library: Open to the Public January 10, 2024 2 PM This presentation first demystifies the terms and documents used in Advance Care Planning such as Living […]
End of Life Options with Emphasis on California’s End of Life Option Act
This virtual presentation via Zoom is hosted by Alameda Main Library and is open to the public. Registration for the Zoom link is available at: www.aclibrary.org. The legal end of […]
End of Life Options with Emphasis on California’s End of Life Option Act
This virtual presentation via Zoom is hosted by Alameda Main Library and is open to the public. Registration for the Zoom link is available at: www.aclibrary.org. The legal end of […]
End of Life Options with Emphasis on California’s End of Life Option Act
This virtual presentation via Zoom is hosted by Alameda Main Library and is open to the public. Registration for the Zoom link is available at: www.aclibrary.org. The legal end of […]
“Jack Has A Plan” Film Screening and Panel Discussion 2-18

Resource Center for Nonviolence, February 18, 2024, 2-5:30 PM Jack Has A Plan is the story of Jack Tuller whose career as a budding San Francisco musician was altered in […]
“Jack Has A Plan” Film Screening and Panel Discussion 2-18

Resource Center for Nonviolence, February 18, 2024, 2-5:30 PM Jack Has A Plan is the story of Jack Tuller whose career as a budding San Francisco musician was altered in […]
“Jack Has A Plan” Film Screening and Panel Discussion 2-18

Resource Center for Nonviolence, February 18, 2024, 2-5:30 PM Jack Has A Plan is the story of Jack Tuller whose career as a budding San Francisco musician was altered in […]
“Jack Has A Plan” Film Screening and Panel Discussion 2-17

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County, February 17, 2024, 2-5 PM Jack Has A Plan is the story of Jack Tuller whose career as a budding San Francisco musician […]
“Jack Has A Plan” Film Screening and Panel Discussion 2-17

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County, February 17, 2024, 2-5 PM Jack Has A Plan is the story of Jack Tuller whose career as a budding San Francisco musician […]
“Jack Has A Plan” Film Screening and Panel Discussion 2-17

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County, February 17, 2024, 2-5 PM Jack Has A Plan is the story of Jack Tuller whose career as a budding San Francisco musician […]
MAiD MYTHS

We live in a time of misinformation and disinformation. EOLCCA receives a lot of inquiries from people who believe many of the myths circulating about MAiD. The purpose of this article is to dispel those myths and provide you with the facts.
Introduction to End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA)
LGBTQ+ Community Partnership, San Francisco, CA. Monthly Meeting, November 16, 2023 2pm (Live) Susan Gess, PharmD (retired), a volunteer with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), will introduce you to this […]
Introduction to End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA)
LGBTQ+ Community Partnership, San Francisco, CA. Monthly Meeting, November 16, 2023 2pm (Live) Susan Gess, PharmD (retired), a volunteer with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), will introduce you to this […]
Introduction to End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA)
LGBTQ+ Community Partnership, San Francisco, CA. Monthly Meeting, November 16, 2023 2pm (Live) Susan Gess, PharmD (retired), a volunteer with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), will introduce you to this […]
Gifts & Lessons Learned Through Loss

Occasionally a purpose, an enlightened drive, arises from the ashes of grief, bringing meaning to the unimaginable. And that is the true gift. Through the loss of my terminally-ill husband, I found that my bestowment was writing. Writing not only brought me immeasurable pleasure and release, but it took on a life of its own and began helping others in my same situation as I shared my innermost, deep, dark, and light emotions to my community online,
Jackie Robinson Family YMCA Health Fair – San Diego
Wednesday, November 1, 9 AM-2 PM, Jackie Robinson Family YMCA Health Fair Be sure to visit the End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) information booth at this health fair. EOLCCA […]
Jackie Robinson Family YMCA Health Fair – San Diego
Wednesday, November 1, 9 AM-2 PM, Jackie Robinson Family YMCA Health Fair Be sure to visit the End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) information booth at this health fair. EOLCCA […]
Jackie Robinson Family YMCA Health Fair – San Diego
Wednesday, November 1, 9 AM-2 PM, Jackie Robinson Family YMCA Health Fair Be sure to visit the End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) information booth at this health fair. EOLCCA […]
Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) as an End of Life Option
Tuesday, September 12th, 11 AM. This is an in person presentation for Elizabeth Hospice Volunteers. Lynne Calkins, founding director of End Of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) will present the latest […]
Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) as an End of Life Option
Tuesday, September 12th, 11 AM. This is an in person presentation for Elizabeth Hospice Volunteers. Lynne Calkins, founding director of End Of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) will present the latest […]
Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) as an End of Life Option
Tuesday, September 12th, 11 AM. This is an in person presentation for Elizabeth Hospice Volunteers. Lynne Calkins, founding director of End Of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) will present the latest […]
“Jack Has A Plan” Film Screening and Panel Discussion 10-21
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“Jack Has A Plan” Film Screening and Panel Discussion 10-21
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“Jack Has A Plan” Film Screening and Panel Discussion 10-21
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“Jack Has A Plan” Screening and Panel Discussion 9-12
Tuesday, September 12th, 7 PM at The New Parkway Theater, Oakland CA Join us for a screening of JACK HAS A PLAN, an award-winning documentary about Jack Tuller, a man […]
“Jack Has A Plan” Screening and Panel Discussion 9-12
Tuesday, September 12th, 7 PM at The New Parkway Theater, Oakland CA Join us for a screening of JACK HAS A PLAN, an award-winning documentary about Jack Tuller, a man […]
“Jack Has A Plan” Screening and Panel Discussion 9-12
Tuesday, September 12th, 7 PM at The New Parkway Theater, Oakland CA Join us for a screening of JACK HAS A PLAN, an award-winning documentary about Jack Tuller, a man […]
New Report on Medical Aid in Dying in California

Equally important to EOLCCA is the fact that the number of people who obtained a MAiD prescription increased by almost 50% compared to 2021. Universal knowledge that California has this law is a critical missing element that persists as a major roadblock for those who might request medical aid in dying.
Alternative End of Life Workshop
Thursday, October 26, 9-11:30 AM: Alternative End of Life Options Be sure to visit the End of Life California (EOLCCA) information booth at this workshop sponsored by St. Paul’s Program […]
Alternative End of Life Workshop
Thursday, October 26, 9-11:30 AM: Alternative End of Life Options Be sure to visit the End of Life California (EOLCCA) information booth at this workshop sponsored by St. Paul’s Program […]
Alternative End of Life Workshop
Thursday, October 26, 9-11:30 AM: Alternative End of Life Options Be sure to visit the End of Life California (EOLCCA) information booth at this workshop sponsored by St. Paul’s Program […]
Marin Section on Aging: End of Life Choices California Presentation
Sept 21, 2023 at 10am. Live Presentation at The Redwoods. Private meeting. Susan Gess, Volunteer End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), will introduce the organization and highlight the in-depth information […]
Marin Section on Aging: End of Life Choices California Presentation
Sept 21, 2023 at 10am. Live Presentation at The Redwoods. Private meeting. Susan Gess, Volunteer End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), will introduce the organization and highlight the in-depth information […]
Marin Section on Aging: End of Life Choices California Presentation
Sept 21, 2023 at 10am. Live Presentation at The Redwoods. Private meeting. Susan Gess, Volunteer End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA), will introduce the organization and highlight the in-depth information […]
The Elizabeth Hospice: End of Life Option Act
Tuesday, August 1, 9:30-11 AM: In-person presentation for Elizabeth Hospice Social Workers Join Lynne Calkins, founding director of End Of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) for discussion of the latest updates […]
The Elizabeth Hospice: End of Life Option Act
Tuesday, August 1, 9:30-11 AM: In-person presentation for Elizabeth Hospice Social Workers Join Lynne Calkins, founding director of End Of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) for discussion of the latest updates […]
The Elizabeth Hospice: End of Life Option Act
Tuesday, August 1, 9:30-11 AM: In-person presentation for Elizabeth Hospice Social Workers Join Lynne Calkins, founding director of End Of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) for discussion of the latest updates […]
Hillcrest Retirement Community – End of Life Options
July 18, 2023 at 2 pm Live Presentation. Private for Residents of Hillcrest Retirement Community Residents of Hillcrest retirement Community are invited to join End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) […]
Hillcrest Retirement Community – End of Life Options
July 18, 2023 at 2 pm Live Presentation. Private for Residents of Hillcrest Retirement Community Residents of Hillcrest retirement Community are invited to join End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) […]
Hillcrest Retirement Community – End of Life Options
July 18, 2023 at 2 pm Live Presentation. Private for Residents of Hillcrest Retirement Community Residents of Hillcrest retirement Community are invited to join End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) […]
Petaluma Senior Center
Quality of Life at the End of Life: What Does It Take to Get There? This is an in-person presentation at the Petaluma Senior Center, and is open to the […]
Petaluma Senior Center
Quality of Life at the End of Life: What Does It Take to Get There? This is an in-person presentation at the Petaluma Senior Center, and is open to the […]
Petaluma Senior Center
Quality of Life at the End of Life: What Does It Take to Get There? This is an in-person presentation at the Petaluma Senior Center, and is open to the […]
Hospice of Humboldt County: End of Life Options (EOL) and Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD)
Tues, June 20, 9:15 AM. This presentation and Q/A session is for the social work staff of Hospice of Humboldt County. Join End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) founding director, […]
Hospice of Humboldt County: End of Life Options (EOL) and Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD)
Tues, June 20, 9:15 AM. This presentation and Q/A session is for the social work staff of Hospice of Humboldt County. Join End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) founding director, […]
Hospice of Humboldt County: End of Life Options (EOL) and Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD)
Tues, June 20, 9:15 AM. This presentation and Q/A session is for the social work staff of Hospice of Humboldt County. Join End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) founding director, […]
Hope Hospice: End of Life Options and Medical Aid in Dying
All Hope Hospice clinicians (RNs, LVNs, MSWs, SCCs, et al) are invited to this Zoom presentation, Thursday, June 22th, 3-4 PM. Representatives from End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) will […]
Hope Hospice: End of Life Options and Medical Aid in Dying
All Hope Hospice clinicians (RNs, LVNs, MSWs, SCCs, et al) are invited to this Zoom presentation, Thursday, June 22th, 3-4 PM. Representatives from End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) will […]
Hope Hospice: End of Life Options and Medical Aid in Dying
All Hope Hospice clinicians (RNs, LVNs, MSWs, SCCs, et al) are invited to this Zoom presentation, Thursday, June 22th, 3-4 PM. Representatives from End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) will […]
Guaranteed Hospice, Glendale
Live, in-person presentation for Guaranteed Hospice Management and Staff (RNs, SWs, Bereavement Team, Spiritual Advisor, Medical Director, Marketing, Director of Nursing) Join Lynne Calkins, Founding Director End of Life Choices […]