Saturday, October 1, Sedona, 9:30 - 11:30 AM: "Bring Death Back to Life" with Maria Dancing Heart Hoaglund at the Sedona Community Center, 2615 Melody Lane. Ms. Hoaglund is an author whose books have such compelling titles as “The Last Great Adventure of Life” and “Are you Ready for The Most Important Day of Your Life?” She is a nationally-recognized speaker, hospice worker, energy healer and spiritual counselor. Her workshops normally cost $100 but she is gifting our chapter with her presentation. Don’t miss this chance to participate in what promises to be an uplifting and enlightening look at death and dying. For more information, please call 928-634-3237 or email peacefulpassing@q.com.

Saturday, October 1, Scottsdale, 2:45 PM: Compassion & Choices Phoenix/Scottsdale Chapter Meeting and Speaker: “...And Then There was One,” a free workshop and discussion featuring author Charlotte Fox, who will be explaining the experience that led her to write her popular workbook of the same title. The methods in the workbook are invaluable guidelines to follow as you plan for end of life, or to guide you after the loss of a spouse, life partner or other loved one. Location: Mustang Library, Library Book Discussion Room, 10101 North 90th Street, Scottsdale. Email RSVP if you plan on attending, or if you have any questions: enci@choicesarizona.org.

Saturday, November 5, Sedona, 9:30 - 11:30 AM: “...And Then There was One.” A free workshop and discussion featuring author Charlotte Fox at the Sedona Community Center, 2615 Melody Lane. She will be explaining the experience that led her to write her popular workbook of the same title. The workbook is a tactical survival guide to follow as you plan for the end of life, or to guide you after the loss of a spouse, life partner, or loved one. Charlotte’s presentation will be followed with a discussion of the Five Wishes method of preparing an Advance Directive. For more information, please call 928-634-3237 or email peacefulpassing@q.com.

Friday, November 18, Sun City West, 1:30 PM: The Northwest Valley Chapter of Compassion & Choices AZ will meet at the Sun City West Foundation Center, 14465 R. H. Johnson Blvd, Sun City West. Ms. Phyllis Rowe, Funeral Board Member, State of Arizona, will speak about the Funeral Consumer Alliance and their mission to educate consumers and protect consumers rights in the planning and purchase of funeral and memorial arrangements. Meet, greet, and eat light refreshments, and an update about what is happening in the Compassion & Choices world will take place from 1:30-2 PM followed by the speaker at 2 PM. Questions are welcome. For more information contact Irene Weitzman at 623-214-6552 or preferably by email to ireneweitz@aol.com.