November is Hospice Month!
CELEBRATE LIFE WITH US IN THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER

We are celebrating life during November, which is traditionally hosice month. We begin the month with Light Up a Life Ceremonies, a traditional Dia de los Muertos procession and the Dia de los Muertos main celebration at the Mission Plaza. Then we continue the month with several workshops designed to keep you connected, supported, and create discussion. See below for more information!

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Light Up a Life and Dia de los Muertos Procession

Wilshire Hospice invites you to our 2018 Light up a Life ceremonies to remember and celebrate loved ones that are no longer with us.  As we start the holiday season, we cherish this special opportunity to come together and celebrate those who have brightened our lives. A photographic tribute, Faces of Love, set to live music performed by Hospice Musicians and the reading of the names are highlights of the event. In addition to honoring those who have died, this event will offer community resources that assist in coping with the extra challenges that may arise during the holidays. All are welcome to attend; you or your family do not have to have used Wilshire’s service to participate. Call 805.547.7025 to learn more about how to submit a photo.  

Dates and Locations:

Coast & San Luis Obispo
Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 6 pm**
First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo
981 Marsh Street

Northern Santa Barbara County
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 6pm
Christian Church
1550 S College Dr., Santa Maria 
 
Northern SLO County
Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 6pm
The Carlton Hotel
6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero
 
Southern SLO County
Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 6pm
New Life Community Church 
990 James Way, Pismo Beach
 
**After the ceremony, you are invited to join a candlelight procession in the spirit of Día de los Muertos from outside of the First Presbyterian Church
of San Luis Obispo to the San Luis Obispo Art Museum

Grief and the Holidays
​Workshop

“Grief and the Holidays” Workshops are designed to support and guide you through the holiday season while coping with the loss of a loved ones. Two workshops offered, Nov 13th 5:30pm-7:pm and Nov 14th 10:am -11:30am,
277 South Street Ste R. San Luis Obispo

Center for Grief, Education & Healing
285 South Street, Suite M
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Interested attendees may sign up by calling 805-269-0141 or emailing griefsupport@wilshirehcs.org

Living with Dying
Holiday Workshop

Living with Dying will be a time for meaningful discussion and for exploring ways to soulfully engage and connect at the end of life.  This workshop is offered to the community as a time of education and personal growth and our goal is to facilitate your journey into the rich soulfulness this time of life can hold.  In Hospice work we often find that even a little bit of education can help folks navigate this challenging time of life.  We offer Living with Dying in that spirit.  No particular background or experience is needed to attend.  You need only bring your curiosity and heart.
 
Up-coming workshop:  Friday, December 7, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, at Crow’s End Retreat Center in San Luis Obispo.  You must RSVP to attend.  Please call or email Steve Willey to RSVP or for more information at 805.547.7025 or swilley@wilshirehcs.org

You may also visit our website: www.wilshirehospice.org

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BROUGHT TO YOU BY

These events are presented by Wilshire Hospice in collaboration with Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, Latino Outreach Council, The History Center of San Luis Obispo, the California Conservation Corps, the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, and the City of SLO.