Special Events

Death Cafés are gatherings where people can discuss death, dying, and mortality in a relaxed, supportive, and safe environment. They are not grief support groups or counseling sessions, but rather opportunities to share thoughts and connect.
Join us for a warm, open, free-flowing discussion. Bring your stories, reflections, or curiosity as we explore how death shapes the way we live. Reduce the taboo of death, connect with others, gain new perspectives, and build community.

All are welcome—no agenda, no judgment. Space is limited, please register for each session separately by calling the Reception Desk or emailing Sahara at  deathcafe@steadygrounddoula.net

Monday 3/9 & 4/13    1:00 pm—3:00 pm

Do you rely on Dr. Google for health information? How do you know whether the information is trustworthy? In this class, participants will join Susan Banksterry to learn about reliable health resources, improve their search skills, and develop critical evaluation skills. Please bring your laptop/device if you want to follow along. The presentation will be an hour. The last 30 minutes (optional) will be for questions, further discussion and to practice search skills. Call the Reception Desk to register.

Thursday, April 2, 10:30 am—12:00 pm

Pull up a chair and share your story—it’s waiting to be told! The Legacy Project is a relaxed, meaningful storytelling event that brings people together to share stories from their lives. No scripts, no pressure, and no storytelling experience needed—just an open space to speak, listen and connect in a conversational style. The only rule is kindness and respect.

Every storyteller receives a free professional recording of their performance. No registration required.

Wednesday, March 25, 1:00 pm—3:00 pm

As advancements in medicine and technology have increased the average life expectancy in the US, our retirement nest egg needs to reflect these changes. Add to that the increasing cost of living, and it gets harder to make ends meet. Join Nathan Spiecker, Financial Educator from the WA State Department of Financial Institutions, for a presentation on budgeting and retirement basics. We will cover budgeting and saving strategies, how to prepare for retirement, and what resources are available in our local area that can help as we look for ways to economize our lifestyle. Please call the Reception Desk to register.

Wednesday, March 11, 1:00 pm—2:30 pm