Get the facts about end of life decisions at free day-long seminar

by Linda Hubbard on October 8, 2026

seminar on late life planning

On Saturday, October 31, Trinity Church in Menlo Park is hosting a day of practical guidance, compassion and hope for those planning their last chapter along with their adult children. Open to the wider community; registration is free.

Whether you have been thinking about your own mortality, caring for an aging parent or friend, supporting someone who has received a serious diagnosis, or simply wondering what options and resources are available when the time comes, this gathering will supply answers.

The keynote speaker is the Rev. Dr. Libby Boatwright, author, The Last Things We Talk About.

She will be joined by Kathy Thielke Chen, California Licensed Private Professional Fiduciary and Certified Estate Planner™; Gabby Jimenez, hospice nurse and end-of-life doula; and Reina Galanes, PhD, Director, End of Life Choices California.

Doors open at 8:00 am; program concludes at 3:00 pm.

Trinity Church is located at 330 Ravenswood Avenue at Laurel Ave. Parking is available across Ravenswood in the SRI lot. Reserve your spot.

Photo courtesy of Magnific

6 Comments

Clary Pedersen Riskas October 10, 2026 at 4:25 pm

I would have loved to attend this seminar, buy I will be out of town. I will buy Dr. Boatright’s book. Can you tell me if this presentation will be offered again? Anywhere?
Thank you–Clary Riskas

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Linda Hubbard October 10, 2026 at 4:28 pm

Clary, I don’t know. I think it may be recorded. Will try to find out and do an update. Linda

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Lynn O'Leary Pieron October 28, 2026 at 6:45 pm

The event will be recorded and available (at some point) on the Trinity Church website at http://www.trinitymenlopark.org/resources.

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Clary Pedersen Riskas October 13, 2026 at 9:30 am

Thank you so much, Linda.

I would be very interested in hearing the recording. My best–Clary

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Leslie McNeil October 20, 2026 at 10:27 am

I am also out of town then and would like the recording or info on a future session. thank you, especially for offering it free.

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Lynn O'Leary Pieron October 28, 2026 at 6:46 pm

Sorry you can’t attend but within 30-60 days videos of the event sessions will be posted on the Trinity Church website at http://www.trinitymenlopark.org/resources.

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