Dear Friends,
This is the time of year that we at Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) gear up for the holidays which can be a somber time for many who have recently lost a loved one. This year with COVID-19, grief and loss is already built in with other complicated feelings and emotions. More than ever, it will be a struggle for all of us as we decide how to move through the holiday season and into 2021. It will be all the more painful and challenging for those who are deeply grieving the loss of someone they love.
As you know, each year Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) brings the communities of Goleta, Santa Barbara, Montecito and Carpinteria together for Light Up A Life. We felt it is extremely important to continue Light up A Life this year so, due to the ongoing pandemic, Hospice (HSB) will be bringing Light Up A Life into the comfort of your home. It is an opportunity for all of us to join together as communities unite for one heartwarming virtual ceremony to remember and honor the many that are missed this holiday season. This year, HSB will hold our traditional celebration of reflection, special speakers, poetry, musical entertainment, and the lighting of their Tree of Remembrance, online via Zoom with an event featuring emcee Catherine Remak LIVE tomorrow, December 16th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm PDT.
In addition to our online virtual event, HSB is giving the community an opportunity to dedicate a star on their virtual Tree of Remembrance. For any donation amount, folks can showcase an online star(s) with their loved one's name, photo and a special message. This can be done until December 31st.
HSB will place traditional paper stars, for each digital star donated, on the location of the purchaser’s choice (Carpinteria, Montecito, Santa Barbara or Goleta). Trees will also be up through the end of the year.
Light Up a Life has become an important tradition for so many in our communities that we felt we needed to make sure that it happened this year. Although we are not able to hold our traditional in-person events, we are still planning on making our online virtual event just as meaningful as we share in the remembrance of those we are missing this holiday season.
HSB’s virtual event is free but registration is required. To register for the event and to dedicate a digital star on their virtual Tree of Remembrance, please visit: http://www.hospiceofsb.org/lual and tell a friend.
Be well,
David Selberg
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Join us tomorrow for our
37th Annual Light Up A Life!
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Join Us For This Beloved Tradition tomorrow,
December 16th at 6:00 PM PDT!
The holiday season can stir up a range of emotions, including joy, stress, sadness, and everything in between. For those preparing to navigate the holiday season without cherished loved ones, this time of year can be even more difficult.
Join us for our traditional celebration of reflection, special speakers, poetry, musical entertainment, and the lighting of our Tree of Remembrance. Invite your friends and family as you honor and remember your loved ones.
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This event is FREE and open to the community, but registration is required. |
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* NEW THIS YEAR! *
Dedicate a digital star for a loved one on our virtual
Example of Hospice of Santa Barbara's digital star below
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Our Staff and Board of Directors got together for a virtual ‘Paint n Sip’ holiday party with The Painted Cabernet. Thank you to all our Staff and Board of Directors for joining and being a part of our HSB Family! We appreciate all that you do for our clients, patients, and community. |
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Join us on Thursday, January 21 at 6:00 PM PDT as we are joined by Katy Butler as she presents
Ritual and Resilience: Building meaning and connection in a world turned upside down
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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.
SIMULTANEA AL ESPAÑOL DISPONIBLE
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Join us as this series goes into 2021 with Katy Butler in January, 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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illuminate Speaker Series Sponsorships Are Available!
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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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