Sopris Lodge at Carbondale Senior Living will host Death Doula and End-of-Life Consultant Akaljeet Khalsa for its quarterly Death Café on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 3:30-5 p.m. The public is invited to visit Sopris Lodge, located at 295 Rio Grande Ave. in Carbondale, to engage in open, respectful conversations on topics related to death and dying. Unlike grief support or counseling groups, Death Cafés aim to normalize discussions about death, helping to reduce fear and raise awareness of life’s fragility.

A member of the National End of Life DOULA Alliance, Khalsa provides both educational and practical services focused on death and dying and helps families navigate the end-of-life process with dignity, honor and grace. A Carbondale resident for over 20 years, Khalsa has a background in the healing arts, including massage therapy, yoga and mindfulness practices. To learn more, visit www.akaljeet.com.