Calendar of Events
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To receive our weekly Calendar of Events email, contact agingstudies@vcu.edu January 21, Henrico - In conjunction with Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging we will be hosting a Senior Law Day at the Fairfield Area Library, an opportunity for individuals over 55 to have a will, power of attorney and medical directive prepared by volunteer attorneys at no cost. This is an income-based program. Single persons must have a monthly income of $2,500 or less and couples a combined monthly income of $3,500 or less. Applications and appointments required -- please call Pat Giesen at Senior Connections: 804-343-3059. February 4, Manakin Sabot – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter hosts Memory Café, 10-noon, Jerusalem Baptist Church, 994 Three Chopt Rd. Memory Café provides an opportunity for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, their families and caregivers to have significant experiences apart from their daily routines. Participants enjoy intellectual, emotional and physical stimulation. Lunch is provided. For more information please call 804.967.2580 or register on line at http://bit.ly/2ZL10N4 February 4, Glen Allen – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter hosts a Brain Boot Camp, 3-4 pm, Henrico Public Library – Glen Allen branch, 10501 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen 23060. Just as physical exercise can help you keep your body strong, mental exercise can help your brain work better and lower your risk of mental decline. Register online at http://bit.ly/36BCGQc February 5, Mechanicsville - Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents the education program Brain Boot Camp - Healthy Habits for Brain and Body, 10-11 am, Heritage Green, 7080 Brooks Farm Rd. This program is designed for individuals of any age looking for information on ways to age as well as possible. Register online at http://bit.ly/39zU8qn February 6, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents Coffee and Conversation – Men’s Group, 11 am-12:30 pm, Spring Arbor Cottage of Richmond – Willow Cottage Conference Room, 10601 Barbara Lane, Richmond 23233. Part educational, part support group, men having a dementia diagnosis meet to discuss a topic rele nt to life with dementia. Register online at http://bit.ly/2QJ4Cef February 6, 13. 20 and 27, Midlothian – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter in collaboration with Joyful Voices Chorus, hold rehearsals for the community choir, Joyful Voices, 10-11:30 am, at Salisbury Presbyterian Church, 13621 West Salisbury Road, Midlothian 23113. Open to all persons with a dementia diagnosis, their families and caregivers, the chorus is designed to stimulate the mind, energize the body and ele te the spirit. Registration, volunteer and donor information can be found at www.JoyfulVoicesChorus.org or by contacting Joanne Sherman, artistic director, at 804.794.5311, x128. February 11, Glen Allen – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter hosts a Brain Boot Camp, 3-4 pm, Henrico Public Library – Glen Allen Branch, 10501 Staples Mill Rd. Just as physical exercise can help you keep your body strong, mental exercise can help your brain work better and lower your risk of mental decline. Register online at http://bit.ly/37I0hPs February 12, White Stone - Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents the education program Brain Boot Camp - Healthy Habits for Brain and Body, 11 am-12:30 pm, White Stone United Methodist Church, 148 Methodist Church Road, White Stone 22578. This program is designed for individuals of any age who are looking for information on ways to age as well as possible. Register online at http://bit.ly/2tJQRUG February 12, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents Know the Ten Warning Signs, 11 am-1 pm, New Directions Evangelistic Church, 9101 Hull Street Rd. Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. Learn to recognize common signs of the disease and know what to watch for in yourself and others. Register on line at http://bit.ly/30o2XPA February 13, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body, 10-11:30 am, VCU Health HUB at 25th, 1330 North 25th Street, Suite A. This program is designed for individuals of any age who are looking for information on ways to age as well as possible. Register online at http://bit.ly/2SNwLUc February 18, Glen Allen – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter hosts a Brain Boot Camp, 3-4 pm, Henrico Public Library – Glen Allen Branch, 10501 Staples Mill Rd. Just as physical exercise can help you keep your body strong, mental exercise can help your brain work better and lower your risk of mental decline. Register online at http://bit.ly/36EcWmq February 19, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter hosts the second African American Community Forum 2020, 5:30-7 pm, Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 North Laburnum Ave. Alzheimer’s disease has a disproportionate impact on persons in the African-American community. The African-American Community Forum provides information on dementia services and resources, gathers information from the community about what it is needed in the way of services and provides opportunities for community members to volunteer in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Join us to learn about Alzheimer’s, dementia and memory loss. Please register online at http://bit.ly/2tr755i February 20, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter will hold its monthly Memory Café, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Great Hope Baptist Church, 2101 Venable Street, Richmond 23223. Memory Café provides an opportunity for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, their families and caregivers to have significant experiences apart from their daily routines. Participants enjoy intellectual, emotional and physical stimulation. Lunch is provided. For more information please call 804.967.2580 or register online at http://bit.ly/34UbUkW February 21, North Chesterfield – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents the education program Living with Alzheimer’s – Early Stage, 11 am-noon, Bensley Community Building, 2900 Drewrys Bluff Rd. In the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease, families face many new questions. What does the diagnosis mean? How do we make plans for the future? What resources are a ilable to help? Join us for answers to these and other questions that arise in the early stage. Hear from other care partners and individuals living with Alzheimer’s, and learn tips and strategies to help you support a person living with the disease. Register online at http://bit.ly/2YDHrFE AgeWell VA Previous Weekly Newsletters
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