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Death Cafe @ Downtown
2026-04-04 13:30:00 2026-04-04 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Death Cafe @ Downtown A safe space to explore questions and feelings about dying Downtown Branch - Community Room

Saturday, April 04
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-04 13:30:00 2026-04-04 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Death Cafe @ Downtown A safe space to explore questions and feelings about dying Downtown Branch - Community Room

Downtown Branch

Community Room

A safe space to explore questions and feelings about dying

Do you have questions about death but are too afraid to voice them? Let's normalize death and end of life conversations. After all, talking about it won't kill you! Death Cafe offers and safe and confidential space to explore questions and feelings around death and dying. Coffee and cake provided. 

Disclaimer: This is a group lead discussion not a grief support group, counseling session, or therapy.

AGE GROUP: | Adults 18+ years |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Discussion Group |

Downtown Branch
Phone: 831-427-7707
Branch manager
James Lee
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