Calendar of Events
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To receive our weekly Calendar of Events email, contact agingstudies@vcu.edu September 30, Richmond - ACTIVE AGING WEEK, Flashback Field Day September 30, Richmond - ACTIVE AGING WEEK, Diversity & Aging Film Festival October 1, Glen Allen - ACTIVE AGING WEEK, Annual Healthy Adult Day October 1, Henrico - ACTIVE AGING WEEK, Intergenerational Play It Forward Harvest Festival October 1, Richmond - ACTIVE AGING WEEK, Nutrition for the Active Aging October 2, Henrico - ACTIVE AGING WEEK, Intergenerational Movie Matinee October 3, Chesterfield - ACTIVE AGING WEEK, Fun at the Fairgrounds October 3, Richmond - ACTIVE AGING WEEK at the Science Museum October 4, Richmond - VCU Gerontology + RVA Active Aging Week Celebration October 4, Henrico - ACTIVE AGING WEEK, Fun Fit Day October 5, Henrico - ACTIVE AGING WEEK, Health Fair October 1, Burkeville - Medical and Psychiatric Emergencies For Older Adults. 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. David Norman, presenter.Piedmont Geriatric Hospital, $25 per person or $42 with CEUs. Contact us at 434-767-4521, fax 434-767-2438, or email: christy.ballou@dbhds.virginia.gov. October 1, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter inaugurates a new monthly Memory Café, 10:45-11:45 a.m., Jerusalem Baptist Church, 994 Three Chopt Road, Manakin-Sabot, VA. 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 October 1, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter and the Visual Arts Center of Richmond host ENGAGE, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., for people living with dementia and their families at the Visual Arts Center, 1812 West Main Street, Richmond, for a tour of their current exhibition, Damien Davis’s “Color Cargo,” and an art-making workshop. There is no charge for this program; however, registration is required by September 30. Lunch will be provided. Contact Taylor Lee, 804.967.2592 or talee@alz.org for more information or to register. October 3, Petersburg - "Understanding Medicare and Open Enrollment" from Mike Mason Insurance, Independent Agency Owner at Crater Community Hospice. 9 - 10 a.m. 3916 S. Crater Rd. Please RSVP by October 2, 2019 pcox@cratercommunityhospice.org October 2, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents Know the Ten Signs, noon-1 p.m., Petersburg Family YMCA, 120 North Madison Street, Petersburg, VA. This program is designed to help people recognize common signs of the disease and know what to watch for in themselves and others. Register online here: http://bit.ly/2kv7xvc October 3, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter hosts Coffee and Conversation – Men’s Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Spring Arbor Cottage of Richmond, 10601 Barbara Lane, Richmond, VA. Part educational, part support group, men with a dementia diagnosis meet to discuss a topic relevant to life with dementia. Register online here: http://bit.ly/2lYhvoV October 4, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents Understanding the Basics of Alzheimer’s, 11 a.m.-noon, Bensley Recreation Center, 2900 Drewrys Bluff Road, Richmond VA. This education program covers the basics of Alzheimer’s and dementia and provides a general overview for people who are facing a diagnosis as well as those who wish to be informed. Register online here: http://bit.ly/2kssDKF October 8, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents Understanding the Basics of Alzheimer’s, 4:30-5:30 p.m., The Towers Retirement and Assisted Living Community, 350 Hioaks Road, Richmond, VA. This education program covers the basics of Alzheimer’s and dementia and provides a general overview for people who are facing a diagnosis as well as those who wish to be informed. Register online here: http://bit.ly/2kcvV4q October 8, Glen Allen – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter partners with The Memory Center Richmond to present the last of three education programs, Dementia Conversations, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Dominion Club, 6000 Dominion Club Drive, Glen Allen, VA. RSVP by September 6 to tamikaw@thememorycenter.com or call 804.387.5100. October 9-10, Richmond - Person-Centered Thinking Training for Individuals Working with Older Adults Trainer: Lisa Wallace, Liz Havenner, trainer for Partnership for People with Disabilities at VCU. 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. For more info and registration, contact Dawn Machonis at the Partnership for People with Disabilities at VCU at dmmachonis@vcu.edu no later than October 2. Senior Connections, 24 E. Cary Street 23219 October 9, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents Know the Ten Signs, 11 a.m.-noon, New Direction Evangelistic Church, 9101 Hull Street Road, Richmond, . This program is designed to help people recognize common signs of the disease and know what to watch for in themselves and others. Register online here: http://bit.ly/2m5mLXZ October 9, Richmond - Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter and the Science Museum of Virginia’s “Lunch Break Science” present the education program Healthy Habits for Brain and Body, noon-1 p.m., Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 West Broad Street, Richmond. This program is designed for individuals of any age who are looking for information on ways to age as well as possible. Register online here http://bit.ly/2lMxOVV October 10, Richmond - “When Words Fail: Practical Ministry to People with Dementia” Participants will learn: How to provide pastoral care through the various stages of dementia, practical ways to engage the congregation in supporting those affected by dementia, and effective communication tools. Instructors: Westminster Canterbury Richmond Team Members: The Rev. Kathy Berry, MRE, MS, Certificate on Aging Studies, and Chris Burton, Nursing Supervisor. Westminster Canterbury Richmond, 1600 Westbrook Ave.10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information or to register call 804-200-1502 or email vperry@wcrichmond.org. October 11, Colonial Heights – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter hosts the Colonial Heights Community Forum, 10 a.m.-noon, Colonial Heights Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Drive, Colonial Heights. Learn about Alzheimer’s, dementia and memory loss. Bring a friend who has been affected by the disease. Share your thoughts on how we can help people in your community. Light refreshments will be provided. Register online here: http://bit.ly/2lJ0Fuq October 14, Glen Allen - Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter will conduct Volunteer Training, 4:30-7 p.m., Markel Corporation, Salons A&B, 4600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA. As the Association transitions to volunteer-provided services, proper training is essential. Please consider helping expand the Association’s reach to those in our community who need us most. Register online here: http://bit.ly/2kKY8PZ October 14, Kilmarnock – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter hosts Brain Boot Camp – Healthy Habits for Brain and Body, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Northern Neck Family YMCA, 39 Harris Road, Kilmarnock, VA. At any age there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health. These habits may also help keep our brains healthy as we age and possibly delay the onset of cognitive decline. Learn the steps to take now to improve or maintain our health. Register online here: http://bit.ly/2mhHhVr October 15, Richmond - National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) and the Virginia Center on Aging (VCoA) will host Responding to Abuse in Later Life: Promoting Respect & Safety for Older Victims. 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., at Diversity Richmond, located at 1407 Sherwood Ave. More info and registration here. October 16, Richmond - Join Dean Susan Parish, Ph.D., for a discussion with the VCU College of Health Professions community on meaningful engagement, supporting alumni, elevating the student experience and organizing the college for community impact. 900 E. Leigh St. 4-6 p.m. RSVP online here by Oct. 11. October 16, Richmond - Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter hosts Healthy Habits for Brain and Body Conversation-Family Night, 5-6 p.m., The Towers Retirement and Assisted Living Community, 350 Hioaks Road, Richmond, VA. At any age there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health. These habits may also help keep our brains healthy as we age and possibly delay the onset of cognitive decline. Learn the steps to take now to improve or maintain our health. Register online here: http://bit.ly/2lQOtb4 October 17, 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, VA. 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 October 17, King William – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter hosts Brain Boot Camp – Healthy Habits for Brain and Body, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Upper King William Branch Library, 694-J Sharon Road, King William, VA. At any age there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health. These habits may also help keep our brains healthy as we age and possibly delay the onset of cognitive decline. Learn the steps to take now to improve or maintain our health. Register online here: http://bit.ly/2mlrRj9 October 22, Warsaw – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter hosts Brain Boot Camp – Healthy Habits for Brain and Body, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Richmond County Family YMCA, 46 George Brown Lane, Warsaw, VA. At any age there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health. These habits may also help keep our brains healthy as we age and possibly delay the onset of cognitive decline. Learn the steps to take now to improve or maintain our health. Register online here: http://bit.ly/2kktDQV October 22, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter hosts Coffee and Conversation, 3-4 p.m., Manor House, 13500 North Gayton Road, Richmond, VA. Part educational, part support group, persons with dementia, their families and caregivers meet monthly to discuss a topic relevant to life with dementia. For more information call 804.967.2580. October 30, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents Understanding Dementia-Related Behavior, 7-8 p.m., The Crossings at Bon Air, 9100 Bon Air Crossings Dr. During the middle stage of dementia, the person with the disease often starts exhibiting new behaviors that can be confusing for a caregiver. These behaviors are a form of communication and knowing how to decipher and how best to respond to them are essential to understanding the needs of the person with dementia. Register online here: http://bit.ly/2mkol8F November 4, Richmond - Dr. Louise Aronson, author of Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life. 7 p.m. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Ave. What does it mean to be an elder in the 21st century? As people live longer, elderhood can be a much larger portion of a person's life than childhood. What does this mean for us as individuals and for our culture? Dr. Aronson is a geriatrician and professor of medicine who will discuss her findngs and tell us why she is optimistic about aging. Register here or call 804.288.2867. November 6, Richmond - VCU Gerontology's Fall Training Conference: Person-Centered Care 2.0. Sign In: 830am | Workshop: 9:00am-4:00pm Westminster Canterbury Richmond | Cochrane Commons room 1600 Westbrook Ave. Parking: Azalea Mall lot, shuttles will be available. Topics for the day will include: Trauma and Resilience: Reconnecting to Sources of Strengths. The Trauma of AIDS, Mental Health, Communication and Understanding Behaviors. Cost to attend is $15. Possible scholarships upon request. Register here. AgeWell VA Previous Weekly Newsletters
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