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RECORDEDMay 13 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Chris Palmer, Author and End-of-Life ActivistLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineAn ethical will (or legacy letter) allows us to pass on our values, stories, and life lessons to our loved ones. In this class, Chris Palmer, author of the book Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to the End of Life, will give a presentation on the deeply rewarding process of writing an ethical will – and why it matters. By the end of Chris's... read more -
RECORDEDMay 27 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Kathryn Reid, CRNP, Suburban Hospital and Dr. Lee-Anne West, Interim CEO/CMO, Montgomery & Prince George’s HospiceLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlinePlanning ahead means knowing your choices. This informative session explains the differences between hospice and palliative care, when each is appropriate, and how these services support both individuals and families. Representatives from Suburban Hospital and Montgomery & Prince George’s Hospice will offer brief, practical overviews of services,... read more -
RECORDEDJune 10 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Barbara Blaylock, President, Funeral Consumers Alliance of Maryland and EnvironsLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineKnowing your funeral options and rights reduces the risk of spending more than is necessary at a time of emotional distress when you may not be thinking clearly. Learn the steps to take now to make it easier on your family when your time comes, and to make it easier on yourself when you have to arrange after-death care for another. The Funeral Consumers... read more -
RECORDEDJune 24 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Rev. Dr. Brandon Brewer, Director, Adult Bereavement Services, CaringMattersLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineParticipants are invited into a compassionate conversation about the inner experience of dying. This presentation examines how fear, uncertainty, and grief shape the end-of-life process, and highlights supportive practices that foster meaning, connection, and peace. Through reflection and practical guidance, attendees will gain insight into the emotional... read more
