Upcoming Local Events
ONLINE Book Club: Amy Bloom's In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss
Saturday, January 10, 2025 - 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM MST
Join us for an engaging discussion of Amy Bloom's In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss, a deeply moving exploration of love, dignity, and the complexities surrounding assisted dying. This memoir chronicles Bloom's journey with her husband, Brian, as they navigate the devastating realities of his Alzheimer's diagnosis and the heart-wrenching decision to end his life on his own terms at Dignitas in Zurich.
Saturday, January 10, 2025 - 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM MST
Join us for an engaging discussion of Amy Bloom's In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss, a deeply moving exploration of love, dignity, and the complexities surrounding assisted dying. This memoir chronicles Bloom's journey with her husband, Brian, as they navigate the devastating realities of his Alzheimer's diagnosis and the heart-wrenching decision to end his life on his own terms at Dignitas in Zurich.
Mortality Movie: Between Life & Death - Terri Schiavo's Story
Friday, February 28, 2025 - Doors open at 1:45 PM, film at 2:00 PM.
Eckstrom-Columbus Library, 4350 E 22nd St · Tucson, AZ
Discussion to follow. Drinks and snacks provided.
Between Life & Death revisits the story of Terri Schiavo. At 26, Terri suffered a brain injury that left her in a persistent vegetative state, with no hope of recovery. While Terri’s husband wanted to let her die, her parents insisted she be kept alive. What began as a personal family dispute in local Florida courts escalated into an international news event and seminal right-to-die legal battle, involving the highest levels of government.
Drawing on a wealth of archival footage, the film examines how politicians and activists on the religious right harnessed Terri’s story and the power of the “pro-life” movement, laying the groundwork for a post-Roe America. Between Life & Death is an intimate portrait of a family divided that weaves together past and present to ask universal questions about the government’s role in our private lives and who gets to decide if a life is worth living.
Friday, February 28, 2025 - Doors open at 1:45 PM, film at 2:00 PM.
Eckstrom-Columbus Library, 4350 E 22nd St · Tucson, AZ
Discussion to follow. Drinks and snacks provided.
Between Life & Death revisits the story of Terri Schiavo. At 26, Terri suffered a brain injury that left her in a persistent vegetative state, with no hope of recovery. While Terri’s husband wanted to let her die, her parents insisted she be kept alive. What began as a personal family dispute in local Florida courts escalated into an international news event and seminal right-to-die legal battle, involving the highest levels of government.
Drawing on a wealth of archival footage, the film examines how politicians and activists on the religious right harnessed Terri’s story and the power of the “pro-life” movement, laying the groundwork for a post-Roe America. Between Life & Death is an intimate portrait of a family divided that weaves together past and present to ask universal questions about the government’s role in our private lives and who gets to decide if a life is worth living.
ONLINE Book Club: Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM MST
The doctor’s office called. It’s not good news. What comes next? When you are diagnosed with a life-changing illness, it can be overwhelming. While your diagnosis cannot be changed, the way you experience your illness can. In Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest, Dr. Seow and Dr. Winemaker have combined their decades of palliative care research and experience in caring for seriously ill patients. They have harnessed the advice of thousands of patients to create a roadmap that every patient and family will benefit from. In it, they share the 7 keys to unlock a better illness experience and reveal stories, tips and exercises to improve your journey right from diagnosis. These two compassionate experts empower you with practical tools to take charge of your life-changing diagnosis and navigate the health care system with confidence, knowledge, and calm.
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM MST
The doctor’s office called. It’s not good news. What comes next? When you are diagnosed with a life-changing illness, it can be overwhelming. While your diagnosis cannot be changed, the way you experience your illness can. In Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest, Dr. Seow and Dr. Winemaker have combined their decades of palliative care research and experience in caring for seriously ill patients. They have harnessed the advice of thousands of patients to create a roadmap that every patient and family will benefit from. In it, they share the 7 keys to unlock a better illness experience and reveal stories, tips and exercises to improve your journey right from diagnosis. These two compassionate experts empower you with practical tools to take charge of your life-changing diagnosis and navigate the health care system with confidence, knowledge, and calm.
More information about our events such as Death with Dignity, Advance Directives Training, Life Completion Class, and other group gatherings can be found on our events page.