Calendar of Events
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To receive our weekly Calendar of Events email, contact agingstudies@vcu.edu 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 5 Manakin-Sabot– Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter inaugurates a new monthly Memory Café, 10:45-11:45 a.m., 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 November 5, Kilmarnock – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents a Caregiver Education Conference, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Little Free Library, 15 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, VA. Learn about Alzheimer’s and other dementias and hear the latest in caregiving tips and techniques. Register online here: http://bit.ly/35IVw7Z November 6, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents Know the Ten Signs, 11 a.m.-noon, Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1021 Halifax 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/2VUVAwX 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. November 7, 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/32snGlG November 7, Richmond - Grand Opening for InnovAge PACE-Richmond in Manchester from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A lunch buffet will follow the program. All attendees will need to RSVP to Donna Condit @ dcondit@myinnovage.com by Thursday, October 31,or call (804) 977-5969. November 8, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents Living with Alzheimer’s – Legal and Financial, 11 a.m.-noon, Bensley Recreation Center, 2900 Drewrys Bluff Road. If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, the time for legal and financial planning is now. Join us to learn about important legal and financial issues you may face and how to put plans in place. Register online here: http://bit.ly/2OWZXpM November 9, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents Understanding the Basics of Alzheimer’s, noon-4 p.m., St. James Baptist Church, 2169 New Market Road, #7002. 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/2pr8GWA November 11, Charles City County - Person-Centered Care Series with VCU Gerontology, Senior Connections and Charles City County. "Caring Begins with Self: A Holistic Look at Self-Care" with Gigi Amateau, MS, RYT-200. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Charles City County Librrary, 10790 Courthouse Rd. November 11, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents Know the Ten Warning Signs, 11 a.m.-noon, Weinstein Jewish Community Center, 5403 Monument Avenue, Richmond, 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/2OV7tBz November 13, Richmond - Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents the education program Healthy Habits for Brain and Body, 12:30-2 p.m., Manchester Family YMCA, 7540 Hull Street Rd. 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/35I4O47 November 18, Petersburg – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents a Lunch and Learn – Surviving the Holidays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Petersburg Family YMCA, 120 North Madison St. Join us to learn about self-care during the holidays and helpful ways to keep your loved one with a dementia diagnosis involved in the holiday spirit. Register online here: http://bit.ly/2IYBLQi November 21, 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 St. 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 AgeWell VA Previous Weekly Newsletters
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