Calendar of Events
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September 21, Chesterfield - Kinship Connection Support Group. Kinship Connection is a support group for grandparents raising their grandchildren, and other kin raising a child. This month’s meeting will be held at the LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull St. Rd.. The library staff will lead us in a tour of the facility, share a story with our younger children, and help older children and adults navigate the CCPL databases for homework research. For more information, call 804-768-7878 or email SeniorAdvocate@chesterfield.gov.
Active Aging Week (Full Calendar here) September 25, Richmond – 3rd annual Bon Secours Richmond Successful Aging Forum, the kickoff event to the 2017 Richmond celebration of International Active Aging Week. This year’s theme is “Aging and the Arts,” and will feature Dr. Ronald Crutcher, renowned musician and University of Richmond president, as keynote speaker. Come prepared to enjoy a three course luncheon, a health and wellness expo, a vaccine clinic, a Zumba class, and some of Bon Secours “Top Docs” presenting interesting and engaging ways to age successfully! The event costs $10 and includes lunch. Free parking. The event is from 10 am – 3 pm at West End Assembly of God, 401 North Parham Road. To register, visit www.bsvaf.org/successfulagingforum. Sponsor and exhibitor opportunities available. Please direct any questions to Kerrissa_macpherson@bshsi.org. September 26, Richmond - Senior Center of Greater Richmond Full-day "Try Us Out" open house. Find out who we are, what we do and explore membership options. Be our guest for lunch at noon and experience a sampling of our programs at Battery Park Christian Church (BPCC). Open from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Register at (804) 353-3171. September 26, Richmond - From Senior Center of Greater Richmond: “Eating Well on a Budget” with Linda Rubin from Senior Connections. 11 a.m. Battery Park Christian Church. Register at (804) 353-3171. September 27, Woodbridge - Living with Alzheimer’s for Care Partners-Early Stage. Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter in partnership with the Prince William Area Agency on Aging. Programs are free of charge; please email jpriest@alz.org to RSVP. Class will be from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Dr. (Trustees Room). September 28, Chesterfield - Fun at the Fairgrounds. 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Celebrate Active Aging Week as you join others for this free event for adults 50+. Participate in health screenings, flu shots, games, Zumba, and line dancing. Visit vendors who provide a service for older adults, door prizes and more. Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Rd, Chesterfield. For more information, call804-768-7878 or email SeniorAdvocate@chesterfield.gov. September 29, Newport News - Join Senior Advocate for the Veterans’ Expo at Warwick Forest 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Register here. October October 3, Culpeper - The Art of Aging Expo. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Seminars, product samples, vendors from a variety of senior services, antiques appraiser, an appearance from former football player Mike Nelms, flu shots, shredding truck. Daniel Technology Center, 18131 Technology Dr. Info and registration at www.theartofaging.org. October 3, Chesterfield - Caregiver Connection Support Group. CaregiverConnection is a monthly support group for those who are caring for an adult with physical or cognitive deterioration, usually a parent or spouse. Join other caregivers from 4:00-5:15 p.m. at Lucy Corr Village, Assisted Living Friendship Room, 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd. Sponsored by the Chesterfield Senior Advocate and Lucy Corr Village. (804) 768-7878 or SeniorAdvocate@chesterfield.gov October 4, Woodbridge - Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers-Middle Stage (Part 1 of 3). Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter in partnership with the Prince William Area Agency on Aging. Programs are free of charge; please email jpriest@alz.org to RSVP. Class will be from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Drive, (Trustees Room) October 10 – 11, Norfolk – Virginia Assisted Living Association Annual Fall Conference: “Navigating the Waters of Leadership” held at the newly constructed Hilton Norfolk the Main, 100 East Main St. The conference will have a variety of speakers and topics ranging from Helping Older Adults Make Difficult Transitions, the Vital Nexus of Science, Public Policy, Care & Support to End Alzheimer’s, Disrupting Ageism, People Power, Memory Power, Utilizing Social Media in Healthcare, Improving Relationships with ALF Regulators, Reducing the Use of Antipsychotic Medications in Assisted Living, Music and Memory, and more!.Also, there will be an Assisted Living Trade Show on October 10. To learn more about the conference, exhibitors, and to register please visit our website at www.valainfo.org, call (804) 332- 2111 or email contact@valainfo.org. October 10, Petersburg - Dementia Conversations - Preparing the Family. Petersburg Public Library, Multi-Purpose Room, 201 W. Washington Street. 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Pre-register by calling 804-446-5860 or e-mail chamlin@alz.org. October 11, Woodbridge - Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers-Middle Stage (Part 2 of 3). Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter in partnership with the Prince William Area Agency on Aging. Programs are free of charge; please email jpriest@alz.org to RSVP. Class will be from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Dr. (Trustees Room) October 12, Richmond - Retreat for Healthy Aging Symposium. Topics covered include Advance Care Planning, brain health, urology updates, cognitive and sensory simulation, and a social isolation presentation from Dr. E. Ayn Welleford, VCU Gerontology Department Chair. The symposium is free, lunch provided and contact hours for nurses are pending. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Brookdale Imperial Plaza. Call (804) 320-3627 to register. October 17, Burkeville - “Assessing Neurocognitive Disorders in the Geriatric Population” Presenter Thomas Washburn, Psy.D., is a psychology resident at Piedmont Geriatric Hospital. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Piedmont Geriatric Hospital. $15 per person or $32 with optional CEUs. Workshops fill up fast, so please enroll soon, but not later than the October 10 deadline. To register, contact us at (434) 767- 4521, fax (434) 767- 2438, or email christy.ballou@dbhds.virginia.gov. October 18, Prince George - Alzheimer's & Dementia Family Education Series. Dementia Conversations - Preparing the Family Sunflower Gardens, 5305 Plaza Dr. 6 - 7 p.m. Pre-register by calling 804-446-5860 or email chamlin@alz.org. October 18, Woodbridge- Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers-Middle Stage (Part 3 of 3). Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter in partnership with the Prince William Area Agency on Aging. Programs are free of charge; please email jpriest@alz.org to RSVP. Class will be from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm at the Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Dr. (Trustees Room) October 19, Dinwiddie - Dementia 411: Legal and Financial Planning - Fletcher Cooke, Esquire. Dinwiddie Public Library, 14103 Boydton Plank Rd. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling 804-446-5860 or email chamlin@alz.org. October 25, Woodbridge - Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers-Late Stage (Part 1 of 2). Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter in partnership with the Prince William Area Agency on Aging. Programs are free of charge; please email jpriest@alz.org to RSVP. Class will be from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm at the Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Dr. (Trustees Room) October 26, Richmond - Bremo Pharmacy will offer “Check Your Meds Day… and More” from 9 a.m. - 1p.m. We will review your medications, help organize your list, and remove unneeded medications, Light refreshments will be served, and we will be giving away doors prizes. 2024 Staples Mill Rd. October 30, Richmond Workshop for Clergy and Caregivers of People with Dementia. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. When people develop dementia, they often lose their ability to speak—words fail them. Words can also fail caregivers and clergy who may not know how to minister to them. When Words Fail: Practical Ministry to People with Dementia and Their Caregivers, a recent project of Westminster Canterbury with a book written by Chaplain Kathy Berry and an accompanying DVD (available for purchase) can help. Rev. Berry will lead this workshop with Clinical Educator Laura Mohun. Cost of seminar is $30 and includes lunch. RSVP Deadline: Friday, October 20th. Contact Vanessa Perry,vperry@wcrichmond.org, 804.200.1502. November November 1, Woodbridge - Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers-Late Stage (Part 2 of 2). Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter in partnership with the Prince William Area Agency on Aging. Programs are free of charge; please email jpriest@alz.org to RSVP. Class will be from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm at the Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22192 (Trustees Room) November 8, Woodbridge - Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior. Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter in partnership with the Prince William Area Agency on Aging. Programs are free of charge; please email jpriest@alz.org to RSVP. Class will be from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm at the Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22192 (Trustees Room) November 9, Prince George - Dementia 411: Navigating the Holidays. Prince George Public Library, 6605 Courts Drive, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling 804-446-5860 or email chamlin@alz.org. November 14, Petersburg - Caregiver Lifelines - Bill Humphreys, Crater Community Hospice. Petersburg Public Library, Multi-Purpose Room, 201 W. Washington Street. 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Pre-register by calling 804-446-5860 or e-mail chamlin@alz.org. November 15, Prince George - Alzheimer's & Dementia Family Education Series. Dementia Conversations - Preparing for the Holidays. Sunflower Gardens, 5305 Plaza Dr. 6 - 7 p.m. Pre-register by calling 804-446-5860 or email chamlin@alz.org. Age Wave Leadership Committee
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