Coming to Life: A Fresh Take on End-of-Life Planning

The Community Library

It’s never too soon to thoughtfully plan for the end of your life. In our society, this topic is often avoided as it can feel overwhelming or depressing, or it’s limited to estate planning and/or advance directives. However, purpose-full preparation for dying is much more and can actually be life-giving, healing, and deeply rewarding. In this presentation, Susan Bauer-Wu offers insights and practical suggestions to cultivate inner resources and create concrete plans needed to approach mortality with clear eyes, thankful hearts, ease, and joy. This fresh take on end-of-life planning leads to a greater sense of what matters to you now, solid plans for your future, and lasting gifts for you and your loved ones. Susan Bauer-Wu, PhD, RN is a nationally and globally recognized leader in contemplative science and end-of-life care and a celebrated author. As someone who has journeyed the last phase of life with hundreds of people over four decades, Susan transforms how we think about and prepare for the end — starting with the reality that death or serious illness can strike anytime, often when we least expect it. Susan previously served for eight years as the president of the Mind & Life Institute, an international ...

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At the Hop

The Argyros

A fundraiser for the Senior Connection Get ready to travel back in time and enjoy an evening filled with rock ‘n’ roll, classic cars, and poodle skirts. Your support makes a significant impact in the Wood River Valley, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the Senior Connection at info@seniorconnectionidaho.org or call us at 208-595-1903. Need the perfect outfit to sock hop your night away? Buy your poodle skirt, crinoline, and leather jackets at the link below and get ready to rock around the clock! 1950’s wear is encouraged but not required https://www.candyapplecostumes.com/50s.html The Hop Committee Members: Co-Chairs: Mary Colhoun, Mardi Shepard, Penny Weiss; Members: Erin Buell, Ellen Kesser Fastow, Marie Gallo, Sally Halstead, Kristin Hovencamp, Jennifer Hubbard, Kate Lieder, Carrie Morrow, Margot Shuford, Spooky Taft, Chris Vik, Jill Vogel, Louise Wilson Noyes, Gina Wolcott

Inventory Reduction Sale

Naifeh Fine Jewelry Sun Valley

Join us for our FIRST-EVER inventory reduction sale in Sun Valley, now through Saturday, October 5th at 6 PM! Enjoy up to 50% OFF vendors such as Valerie Naifeh, Shy Creation, A.Link, and Aira. Open daily 10am - 6pm 208.622.3522 naifehfinejewelry.com

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Event Series Volunteer For Veggies

Volunteer For Veggies

Hope Garden

Come volunteer in The Hunger Coalition's community gardens! Family friendly sessions. Fresh veggies shared with all. Wednesdays at Hope Garden in Hailey, Corner of Walnut and 1st Ave. Thursdays at Bloom Community food Center in Bellevue, 110 Honeysuckle St. You'll be planting, harvesting, weeding, and in general learning about vegetable and perennial gardening.

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Event Series Ketchum Farmers Market

Ketchum Farmers Market

Forest Service Park

Come join the fun, shop, taste the freshness of local produce, get to know your farmers, buy in-season produce and plant starts, listen to free music with family and friends and enjoy the atmosphere of the Wood River Farmers’ Markets. Support local-made and grown products and help strengthen and build our local economy! Your health will thank you. Wednesdays from 12-4 pm Forest Service Park June 12th-October 9th, 2024.

Mythbusting Immigration

The Community Library

Join The Community Library, The Alliance of Idaho, and The Hunger Coalition for a presentation and panel discussion that confronts the myths and facts about immigrants in the United States and in Blaine County. Luis Campos, legal director of The Alliance will provide a small presentation, debunking immigration misconceptions, followed by a panel discussion including: Steve England, Hailey Chief of Police, Rick Naerebout, Chief Executive Officer of the Idaho Dairyman's Association, Becky Lopez, Executive Director of The Alliance of Idaho, and Naomi Spence, Co-Executive Director of The Hunger Coalition.

Event Series Volunteer For Veggies

Volunteer For Veggies

Bloom Community Food Center

Come volunteer in The Hunger Coalition's community gardens! Family friendly sessions. Fresh veggies shared with all. Wednesdays at Hope Garden in Hailey, Corner of Walnut and 1st Ave. Thursdays at Bloom Community food Center in Bellevue, 110 Honeysuckle St. You'll be planting, harvesting, weeding, and in general learning about vegetable and perennial gardening.

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Warm Springs Preserve Walking Tours

Warm Springs Preserve

Join the City of Ketchum to learn about the plans for upcoming amenities and improvements to Warm Springs Preserve. Walking Tour Dates Thursday, Sept 26, 12 pm Tuesday, Oct.1, 5 pm Thursday, Oct. 3 12 pm With construction scheduled to begin in the spring of next year, this is an opportunity to learn about the plans and schedule for property improvements. Walk the property with us to learn about plans including: A new dog-friendly pond ADA-accessible trails Welcome building with restrooms Improved road and parking area Access to the southern party of Warm Springs Preserve Please RSVP by responding to this email at warmspringspreserve@ketchumidaho.org More information at https://www.projectketchum.org/warm-springs-preserve/

Gimlets in the Garden

Sawtooth Botanical Garden

Our toned-down former "gala" event is now simply another beautiful boutique opportunity to join friends and break bread, enjoy a hosted bar, listen to live music, and support the valley's own public botanical garden in its late summer glory. Come learn about the Garden's successes of the year and its plans for the future. We will host a BBQ on September 26! Come for gimlets, wine, beer, food, live music, and good community! Tickets are $75. We have a 2024-25 Sun Valley Resort Challenger pass to raffle off plus other great prizes! Purchase tickets here. More informaiton at www.sbgarden.org/events/gimlets-in-the-garden

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Event Series Learn Traditional Oaxacan Dance and Song

Learn Traditional Oaxacan Dance and Song

Hailey Town Center West

Thursdays, September 12, 19 and 26; 6:00 – 7:00 PM Join the Hailey Public Library in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.  Traditional dancer Dirce Flores will teach a free class for adults featuring traditional Oaxacan dances and accompanying songs.  The 3-part series will be offered from 6:00 – 7:30 PM on Thursdays, September 12, 19 and 26 at Town Center West, 116 S River. Spots are limited for this fun class and pre-registration is required by emailing kristin.fletcher@haileypubliclibrary.org.  

The Grand Salmon Film Screening

Wood River High School

Join us for a screening of The Grand Salmon! Following three women on a 78-day paddling expedition, The Grand Salmon explores the effects of four dams on the Lower Snake River and their impact throughout the watershed on rapidly dwindling wild salmon populations. For over 1,000 miles, these women navigate the same waterways wild salmon have for generations, connecting the source of the Salmon River to the Pacific Ocean. From high water to extreme temperatures, this team not only faces the same natural challenges the fish do each year, but brings viewers along to experience what the construction of these dams has done to our ecosystems and wildlife. Tickets are limited, so buy a ticket today! Buy Tickets HERE.

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