Dear Friends,
If we thought that all our problems would be solved as a nation with the turning of a calendar page from 2020 to 2021, well, that hasn't proven out so far. COVID-19 is raging, including here in Santa Barbara, and national unrest has not magically disappeared.
I do believe that we are in transition to better times on many levels including the fact that vaccines are now in distribution across the country. The increased numbers of COVID cases in Santa Barbara will likely impact our work at Hospice of Santa Barbara so we may be in for darker days before things get brighter. I tell my staff to hold on, keep safe, and keep doing outstanding work. We'll get through this.
I am so proud of the work of our staff through 2020 as they adjusted to meet the needs of our clients in new and creative ways as well as developing new avenues of support including emotional support through our Community Education efforts. There are still a great many unknowns for Hospice of Santa Barbara in 2021. When will we pivot back to more traditional face-to-face interactions with clients and each other? How will our work be impacted by increased COVID-19 cases locally? Will we be holding any of our events in person this year?
Thankfully, whatever the answers to these questions, you can be confident that we are prepared to go where life takes us in the new year.
Be well,
David Selberg
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KATY BUTLER, LIVE!
Thursday, January 21 at 6:00 PM PDT
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Katy Butler will be joining us on Thursday, January 21, from 6:00 - 7:00 PM PDT. Butler will present Ritual and Resilience: Building Meaning and Connection in a World Turned Upside Down during HSB’s FREE Virtual Event.
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Katy Butler is a popular speaker on doctor-patient communication and the choices families face near the end of life, Katy has given keynotes and Grand Rounds at Harvard Medical School, Kaiser Permanente, UCSF, and elsewhere.
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Award-winning medical journalist and author Katy Butler will explore the value of rituals, share examples from her book, "The Art of Dying Well," and offer ways to create simple homegrown rituals with special meaning for you. She will also facilitate an inspiring “virtual” ceremony to share in a feeling of community and timeless sacred connection. Please bring a candle to your computer to light during the closing ceremony.
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The event is FREE and open to the community, but registration is required. |
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INTERPRETACIÓN
SIMULTANEA AL
ESPAÑOL DISPONIBLE.
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EL EVENTO ES GRATIS, pero se requiere registración.
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Katy Butler nos acompañara el jueves 21 de enero de 6:00 a 7:00 p.m. PDT. Butler presentará su programa Resiliencia y Ritual: Construyendo Significado y Conexión en un Mundo al Revés durante el evento virtual GRATUITO de Hospice of Santa Barbara.
Butler explorará el valor de los rituales, compartirá ejemplos de su libro, "El arte de morir bien", y ofrecerá diferentes modos de crear rituales sencillos en casa con un significado especial. También llevará acabo una ceremonia "virtual” para unirnos en comunidad y conexión. Por favor tenga una vela cerca para encenderla durante la ceremonia de clausura.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS |
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The Natalie Orfalea Foundation and
Lou Buglioli look for individuals and organizations to help serve the highest good of all life on this planet. To learn more about their foundation, visit: natalieorfaleafoundation.org.
Ridley-Tree Cancer Center has been at the forefront of comprehensive outpatient cancer care on the Central Coast for more than 70 years. To learn more about Ridley-Tree Cancer Center, visit: ridleytreecc.org.
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Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for illuminate Speaker Series? Contact Charles Caldwell at ccaldwell@hospiceofsb.org.
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The series continues with Sharon Salzberg in February, Dr. BJ Miller in March, Dr. Sunita Puri in April, and Jenée Johnson in May. The remainder of the 2021 Speaker Series will be announced in the coming months. To learn more and to register for these free virtual events, please visit: www.hospiceofsb.org/hsbseries.
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Coffee With A Black Guy
Tomorrow, January 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM
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Coffee With A Black Guy is an innovative social impact movement that seeks to merge the tactile and digital worlds to bring greater understanding, compassion, empathy and love in our shared global community. Hospice of Santa Barbara is proud to sponsor the upcoming Coffee With A Black Guy follow-up conversation featuring
Ta-Nehisi Coates tomorrow, January 14th at 7:00 pm. It is free to attend, but registration is required. Click the button below to RSVP now.
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If you didn't get a chance to watch our Light Up a Life event, don't worry! You can watch the heartwarming event with your loved ones in English and Spanish below!
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THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS |
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Kenny and
Elizabeth Slaught
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Mi Vida, Mi Voz brinda información sobre recursos comunitarios disponibles en español y ingles durante este tiempo de COVID-19.
Visite nuestra página web a menudo para mantenerse al día con los recursos disponibles. Estamos agregando nueva información diariamente.
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Mi Vida, Mi Voz provides information on community resources available in Spanish and English during this time of COVID-19.
Please visit their website often to keep up-to-date with available resources. They are adding new information daily.
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Grief Support Groups via Zoom |
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Please note: Space is limited. Each participant must complete registration with HSB prior to group participation. No drop-ins please. Groups are subject to cancellation based on low registration.
To register, please contact our Intake Coordinator at 805-563-8820 ext. 110 or email intake@hospiceofsb.org. All groups are free of charge.
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Healing Arts Grief Group for Adults
Wednesday evenings
February 18 - May 12
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This Healing Arts support group via Zoom will provide a space for adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one to work through their various feelings in other ways than talking, through creating. |
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Healing Arts
(Survivors of Suicide) Workshop
Monday afternoons
February 22 - May 10
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This Healing Arts support group via Zoom provides a space for adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide to create a unique art piece. No art experience needed for this group! It is all about the process of creating, not the final product. |
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Pet Loss Support Group
Wednesday afternoons
(4 weeks)
February 3 - February 24
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This support group will be via Zoom for those grieving the loss of their beloved animal companion. |
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During this uncertain time, you may feel pulled to get your financial affairs in order. HSB can help. |
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Now might feel like a good time to sort out your will or estate plan. An estate plan is helpful for everyone, but it can be confusing to know how to begin. Hospice of Santa Barbara's own Judy Goodbody can help you get started.
Judy is a registered Tax Preparer who has been helping people with tax and estate planning for 25 years. This free service is available to all HSB volunteers, clients, donors, staff, or anyone in the community who needs help.
In observance of physical distancing practices, Judy will be available over the phone or through the secure video chat service Zoom. Contact Judy Goodbody for your free and confidential assistance at (805) 770-7119 or jgoodbody@hospiceofsb.org.
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Thank you for all that you do to support our work!
It is a remarkable privilege to witness the difference we make for those we serve on a daily basis. It is only through your generosity that we can accomplish all that we do and will in the future.
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Phone: (805) 563-8820
Fax: (805) 563-8821
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