Western New York Celebration Event May 30, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET The Barrel Factory, 65 Vandalia St, Buffalo, NY 14204 Join Compassion & Choices New York and fellow advocates, community members and local leaders for a special evening celebrating the passage of New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act. This gathering will offer an opportunity to connect with others across Western New York who helped advance this historic effort and continue supporting compassionate end-of-life care in their communities. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and a celebratory toast featuring local sparkling cider provided by the distillery. Space is limited, and advance registration is encouraged.

New York Medical Aid-in-Dying 101 June 1, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET Irondequoit Public Library, 1290 Titus Ave, Rochester, NY 14617 Join Compassion & Choices New York for a community education session on New York’s Medical Aid-in-Dying law. This MAID 101 presentation will provide an overview of the law, discuss what it means for New Yorkers, and offer an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about end-of-life care options in a supportive environment.

2026 End-of-Life Options Massachusetts Coalition Lobby Day June 11, 2026 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET MA State House - Nurses Hall, 24 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02133 Join us and our partners in the End-of-Life Options Coalition to tell lawmakers, in person, that NOW is the time to authorize medical aid in dying in Massachusetts.

“My Friend Kim” Screening at First Congregational Church (Connecticut) June 25, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM ET First Congregational Church of Greenwich, 108 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich, CT 06870 Join us for a screening of "My Friend Kim," a powerful half-hour documentary directed by local filmmaker Maribeth Abrams. The film follows Glastonbury resident Kim Hoffman, who — while facing terminal illness — spends her final months advocating for the legalization of medical aid in dying in Connecticut. The screening will conclude with a Q&A panel, including film director Maribeth Abrams, Kim's wife Joy Cipollo, and death doula Susan Stout of Graceful Bridge.

Free Presentation on Dementia Directives July 9, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, 12911 Pacific Pl, San Diego, CA 92130 Join us for a free presentation on Advance Care Planning and Dementia Directives on Thursday, July 9 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, 12911 Pacific Place, San Diego. Hosted by Compassion & Choices, it can also be attended via Zoom