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Special Events
Hospice SLO County is a local 501c3, non-medical, volunteer hospice and community grief center providing support for SLO County residents experiencing the impact of a life limiting illness or grieving the death of a loved one.
Since 1977, Hospice SLO County has provided support through grief counseling, respite care, support groups, community outreach, education, and resources. As a volunteer hospice organization, all Hospice SLO County services are provided free of charge.
Your donations to our events can be tax-deductible; our Non-Profit Federal Tax I.D. No. is #95-3195126.
Current Events
In the Realm of Death and Dreaming: Does Consciousness Continue After Death?
A feature documentary directed by Johanna Lunn
Hospice is pleased to host the first film in a three-part documentary series exploring death, consciousness, and the human experience.
This 52-minute documentary will be shown at the Palm Theater and be followed by a 15–20 minute facilitated discussion.
Free and open to the public. Seating is limited.
Join us for a special Benefit Preview Night performance of The Father: A Tragic Farce, an acclaimed play that explores the experience of dementia through the eyes of its central character, with a suggested donation of $50 per person to support Hospice SLO County's grief counseling, support groups, and community education programs.
Guests of Hospice SLO County will enjoy:
- Wine and appetizers before the performance.
- An exclusive opportunity to attend the dress rehearsal before opening night.
- Meaningful conversation with fellow supporters of Hospice SLO County.
The holidays symbolize a time when family and friends gather in celebration. It can also be a difficult and emotional time for those grieving a loss. Since 1984, Hospice SLO County has offered the community an opportunity to come together to honor and remember loved ones who are no longer living but who will never be forgotten. We invite you to join us for music, words of comfort, a reading of names, and to light a candle for those you still hold close to your heart.
Opportunities to include a name in this year’s reading of names will be announced soon.
Past Events
Thank you for six amazing weeks of healing! Hospice SLO County is extremely grateful for the tremendous support of our 5th Annual Walk for Healing Challenge that raised $50,000! 99 participants logged 11,803 miles between May 15 and June 26, 2025!
Sponsors included Upright Health; Joan G. Sargen; Morris & Garritano Insurance; Radiology Associates; American Riviera Bank; Dritsas and Company LLC; Idler’s Home; SESLOC Credit Union; and Whittle Fire Protection.
The lantern symbolizes light as we are guided through life’s journey. We use the symbolism of the lantern to represent the light of the individuals who have been special in our lives. The illumination, warmth, and glow provided by the candles giving light to the lanterns symbolize the influence these individuals have had on who we are today.
View the Remembrance Books
