Benicia-Vallejo AAUW hosts: Planning End of Life Options
Barbara Endahl, a medical social worker will be the featured speaker addressing “Planning End of Life Options,” for May meeting of the Benicia – Vallejo American branch of the Association of University Women (AAUW). The branch will host a dinner and program at 6 pm Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Union Hotel, 401 1st Street in Benicia.
The meeting is open to the public. A $30 dinner includes either pasta or a chicken Caesar salad, soda or ice tea, a dessert and tip. Cash is requested. Those interested in attending are asked to text a positive RSVP to 707-747-5112 by May 4. Seating is limited.
This thoughtful discussion will cover how an individual can plan ahead and make sure their wishes are known. The presentation will focus on understanding options for care and comfort later in life. Guidelines will cover how an individual can share their wishes with family and loved ones. Engdahl also will talk about California's Right to Die Law and how one might use it. Additionally, she will list steps an individual can take to plan for future healthcare decisions and death will be reviewed.
Engdahl, has been a medical social worker for more than 40 years, Engdahl, branch board member, has worked in hospitals, clinic settings, in home care and with hospices. She has been a volunteer with Compassion and Choices for almost 10 years and was a volunteer for Hospice East Bay.
There will be a question and answer forum following the presentation.
AAUW founded in 1881, is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. Membership is open to any graduate with an associate or equivalent, Baccalaureate or higher degree. Undergraduates qualify as student affiliates with full branch participation.
The local Benicia-Vallejo AAUW Branch is an active group of equity advocates. Group activities include a variety of opportunities: educational, social, cultural, and public policy related. Since 1998, branch activities have raised scholarship funds for a local project called Tech Trek. This program provides a one-week hands-on math and science camp for selected 7th grade girls that is held at a nearby university campus.
AAUW has a nationwide network of 170,000 members and supporters, 1,000 local branches, and 800 college and university partners. For further information or to join the branch visit https://beniciavallejo-ca.aauw.net/membership/ or send an email to [email protected] .
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