A Message from
David Selberg
Dear Friends,
 
Just over 5 years ago, we began a special relationship with the community of Carpinteria called Compassionate Care of Carpinteria (CCC), which offers many of the same FREE Hospice of Santa Barbara programs and services in the Carpinteria Valley--in English and in Spanish. This relationship has flourished and grown as a result of both the need and our hard-working and dedicated staff and volunteers.  

Four years ago, we held our first fundraiser luncheon for the Carpinteria program The Light Shines Ahead, to support the work of this important program. It was a huge success with professional surfer Shaun Tomson sharing his personal story of loss and healing. While COVID forced us to hold the event digitally in 2020 and 2021, we are excited to share that the event is back and in-person again this year!

The luncheon will be held Wednesday, August 10, 2022, in-person from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm outside at the Rincon Beach Club with special guest speaker Virginia Benson Wigle who shares her own story about the loss of her husband John and the launch of a storytelling online site called Our Story where personal stories of grief can be shared and the Starfish Connection, a nonprofit organization offering bridge gap grants to individuals who would otherwise fall through the cracks financially. Our Story and the Starfish Connection share the mission of providing individuals the space to be seen, heard, and honored through storytelling, gap grants, and educational resources.

The Light Shines Ahead is now an annual fundraiser for CCC. Visit compassionatecareofcarpinteria.org for more information and to purchase tickets and/or sponsorships.


Be well,
David Selberg
Life's Third Act
By Ken Rubenstein
Ken Rubenstein, now retired, has been an executive, consultant, and technology journalist. He currently enjoys writing prose and poetry, keyboard playing, and has served six years as an adult literacy tutor for the Santa Barbara Library.
Read his poem below.
My candle's burned both bright and dim
Through many life-filled decades
Twilight glows on far horizon
Not yet near enough to touch
And all the wisdom once compiled
Drifts west now in misty veils
Importance wanes, the simple grows
The candle shortens as clarity blooms.
Rescheduled:
Kristin Neff presents on
Wednesday, July 20th
6:00-7:00 PM PDT
Kristin Neff will present The Strength of Self-Compassion virtually on Wednesday, July 20th from 6:00-7:00 PM PDT. 

In this presentation, Kristin Neff will share the theory and research on self-compassion, which studies have increasingly shown to be powerfully associated with psychological wellbeing. A short practice will be taught for use when needed in daily life.
Kristin Neff is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion nearly twenty years ago. She has been recognized as one of the most influential researchers in psychology worldwide. 

She is the author of the bestselling book Self-Compassion. Along with her colleague Chris Germer, she developed the Mindful Self-Compassion program, taught internationally, and co-wrote The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook. Her newest book is Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive.

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The Light Shines Ahead
4th Annual Luncheon
Wednesday, August 10th
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
After two years of virtual events, The Light Shines Ahead Luncheon is BACK in-person! Join us on Wednesday, August 10th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm outside at the Rincon Beach Club as we raise critical funds to support people who are struggling with grief and illness in the community of Carpinteria.
The event will feature event emcees, Win and Ed Van Wingerden, event chair, Marybeth Carty, and special guest speaker, Virginia Benson Wigle.

Virginia’s husband John was diagnosed with and ultimately passed away from cancer within a year. During their experience with grief, they developed a vision for a space where individuals could share their journeys of loss and ultimately, of renewed hope. 

Following his passing, Virginia launched a storytelling online site called Our Story, named after John’s last words to her, and with it, the Starfish Connection, a nonprofit organization offering bridge gap grants to individuals who would otherwise fall through the cracks financially. Our Story and the Starfish Connection share the mission of providing individuals the space to be seen, heard, and honored through storytelling, gap grants, and educational resources. 
THANK YOU TO OUR EARLY SPONSORS
Carpinteria Women's Club
Carol and Alan Koch
Cynder Sinclair and Dennis Forster
Lynda Fairly
STEERING COMMITTEE
Marybeth Carty, Steering Committee Chair
JoAnne Banks
Charles Caldwell
Geri Carty
Chris Davis
Joyce Donaldson
Peter Dugre
Mandy Gocong
Mike Lazaro
Adriana Marroquin
If you missed The Light Shines Ahead  Virtual Event in 2021 or would like to re-watch or share our recording, please click on the video below.
Happy work anniversary to Marilyn, Ginny, and Fernanda!
Thank you, Marilyn, Ginny, and Fernanda for all your contributions to Hospice of Santa Barbara! We are eternally grateful for the dedication and passion of our staff.
To learn more about our wonderful staff, please visit our website.
Marilyn Goldman, LMFT,
Bereavement Counselor
celebrates her 21-year anniversary.
Ginny Reis, MFT, Care Manager
celebrates her 5-year anniversary.
Fernanda Friden,
Bilingual Care Coordinator
celebrates her 4-year anniversary.
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