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Compassion & Choices Arizona

2009 Statewide Conference

“Death with Dignity, The Last Civil Right”

Saturday, November 7th, 9 am - 3:30 pm
at the Gainey Suites Hotel, Scottsdale, Arizona
7300 East Gainey Suites Drive

At Scottsdale Road (1.7 mi. north of E Indian Bend Rd.) MAP

Registration, Coffee & Pastries begins at 8 am

Speakers

  • Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer, (KEYNOTE SPEAKER) Conference Minister, Southwest Conference, United Church of Christ:  How the Separation of Church and State Issue Affects End of Life Choices. 

  • Robb Miller from Washington State:  How Washington State Legalized Death with Dignity.
  • Lee Ann Black, Director of Professional and Consumer Education, Hospice of the Valley:   The Value of Hospice Care. 

  • Roland Halpern, Director of Community Relations, Compassion & Choices, Denver, CO:  (1)  Legislative Update and, (2) End-of-Life Consultation (formerly called Client Support).

Registration

Conference fee of $40 per person includes lunch and morning treats.
Space is limited so please register early.
Call toll free 1-877-535-3600 to reserve a space.
Conference registration fee must be received by November 3.
Please make checks to Compassion & Choices Arizona and mail to:

Compassion & Choices Arizona
P.O. Box 12126
Tucson, AZ 85732

LUNCH includes:
Chicken Breast Topped with Mushroom Cream Sauce
Whipped Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Artisan Breads with Whipped Butter
Dessert: Chocolate Cake with Fresh Berries and Raspberry Sauce

Hotel Accommodations

Gainey Suites Hotel Reservations:  Our special rates below are not available on-line! Ask for Compassion & Choices Arizona Rates. Call between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday at (480) 922-6969 or toll free at 800-970-4666 to make your hotel reservation. Gainey Suites Hotel will also honor rates for guests extending their stay pre- or post through the event date of November 7th. Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to arrival; cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to arrival will result in a room and tax charge for one night.

HOTEL GUEST RATES FOR COMPASSION & CHOICES ARIZONA

  • Studio King Suite $129.00
  • Studio King, Courtyard $129.00
  • One Bedroom King $129.00
  • One Bedroom Queen-Queen $129.00
  • One Bedroom King Courtyard $129.00
  • Two Bedroom, King/Queen-Queen $159.00
  • Two Bedroom, King/King $159.00

The Two Bedroom is perfect for attendees wanting to share! One bedroom: Door between living area and bedroom with bath. Two bedrooms: Doors between living area and each bedroom; each bedroom has its own bath. Bedrooms are on opposite sides of the living area.

HOTEL AMENITIES INCLUDE: A breakfast Buffet and Evening Hor D’Oeuvre Reception are served complimentary each day in the warm, sunny Hearth Room and Patio. Additional complimentary amenities include HSIA and WiFi in all guests’ suites and public areas, local transportation within a five mile radius of the hotel, daily newspaper and parking. Additional services available are valet service and guest laundry facility, in-room dining for the dinner hour and on-site car rental (Enterprise Rent-a-Car). Hotel website: www.gaineysuiteshotel.com.