Facing Life's Last Chapters with Love and Light

Schedule

Mon Feb 16 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Mechanics' Institute | San Francisco, CA

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Join us for an intimate, honest, and uplifting lunchtime conversation with authors Allen Klein and Sherry Richert Belul
About this Event

Join us for an intimate, honest, and uplifting lunchtime conversation with authors Allen Klein (Embracing Life After Loss) and Sherry Richert Belul (The Love List of a Lifetime), as they explore how love, humor, story, and thoughtful preparation can help us face loss, illness, and the final chapters of life with greater ease, tenderness, and courage.

Allen and Sherry will share what inspired each of them to write their books- one born from grief and the healing power of humor, the other from a lifelong devotion to helping people leave behind love, stories, and practical guidance for those they cherish.

About the Speakers

Sherry Richert Belul, founder of Simply Celebrate, helps people find creative, intentional, and impactful ways to celebrate life and to express love for family and friends. As a certified life coach, Sherry supports people in living their best lives—lives full of joy, success, engagement, and meaningful relationships. She is the author of The Love List of a Lifetime: Your Essential End-of-Life Planner with Practical Notes and Instructions for the Loved Ones You Leave Behind as well as Say It Now: 33 Creative Ways to Say I LOVE YOU to the Most Important People in Your Life. Sherry is co-host of the Heart Wisdom Author Panel and co-founder of The Secret Agents of Change kindness project. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Town & Country, and the Wall Street Journal. Sherry has been interviewed on countless podcasts and has led a variety of workshops in an array of venues ranging from bookstores to large companies.

Meet Allen Klein…the world’s only Jollytologist®. He is an award-winning professional speaker, TEDx presenter, and author of over 30 books including You Can’t Ruin My Day, Embracing Life After Loss and The Healing Power of Humor. Currently there is a PBS documentary in production about his life and work. More info at: www.thejollyfilm.com

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Mechanics' Institute, 57 Post Street, San Francisco, United States

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