We are looking for four-legged hospice volunteers too! These volunteer visitors bring their pets to visit with patients and families, providing joy and comfort to all. Applications are available on our website and we welcome applications for pet companions throughout the year! Have questions about pet companionship? Consider joining our informational Q&A session. Register […]
Join this virtual Q&A Session with Forbes Ellis, Director of Volunteer Services at Hospice of Santa Cruz County. Volunteer Visitors provide companionship to hospice patients in their homes or in the residential care facilities where they reside. As a willing listener, a hand holder, and supportive presence, these special volunteers are vital members of the […]
Grab a mug of your favorite tea and meet us on Zoom to discuss death in an effort to affirm what’s important about life. A Death Café is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is not a grief support group or counseling session, just some folks getting together […]
Join this virtual Q&A Session with Forbes Ellis, Director of Volunteer Services at Hospice of Santa Cruz County. Volunteer Visitors provide companionship to hospice patients in their homes or in the residential care facilities where they reside. As a willing listener, a hand holder, and supportive presence, these special volunteers are vital members of the […]
End Game weaves together three stories of visionary Bay Area medical providers who practice on the cutting edge of life and death, helping to change the way we think about both. They are dedicated to relieving suffering, and to changing the way we think about—and make choices about—how we live our lives as we near […]
Join us for a 30 minute music meditation to lift your spirits and provide relaxation. This experiential session features the musical stylings of our Board Certified Music Therapist Anya Ismail. Anya weaves together poetry, singing, spoken word and unique instruments like the shruti box to create a beautiful and calming experience. Open to all individuals […]
The 20th annual Dr. Rich Shapiro Memorial Fairways for Kids 2022 Golf Tournament raises funds to support our Children’s Grief Support program. Join us at Seascape Golf Club for a BBQ lunch, 18 holes of golf, and contests followed by a buffet dinner, raffle, and live auction. Tickets are also available for dinner only. Call […]
Join us for virtual Partners in Caring meetings. When people face serious illness, aging, or death, they often turn to their faith and spiritual leaders for support and guidance. Through the Partners in Caring Program, Hospice of Santa Cruz County offers information and education to help faith and spiritual leaders and their communities navigate these […]
Planning ahead for your healthcare is a gift you can give to yourself and those you love. Learn how an Advance Directive can help make your healthcare wishes known, and how to talk about advance healthcare planning with your loved ones. This engaging presentation from Hospice of Santa Cruz County walks you through the exact […]
Please join us as we gather, remember, and celebrate those named on the Redwood Grove Memorial Wall. A brief service at 2:30pm includes the placing of flowers on the wall. Refreshments and a gathering in the company of friends will follow. For more information or to order a tile for your loved one, please call […]
Grab a mug of your favorite tea and meet us on Zoom to discuss death in an effort to affirm what’s important about life. A Death Café is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is not a grief support group or counseling session, just some folks getting together […]