Alzheimer Society of Durham Region--Ontario, Canada


Events Schedule Caregiver Support Groups Other Support Meetings

EVENTS SCHEDULE
A current listing of all support groups, education events and fundraisers for Alzheimer Society of Durham Region (ASDR) Please note: In addition to the following groups and events, ASDR offers Early Stage Support Groups for persons in the early stages of Alzheimer Disease or a related dementia and their care partners. These concurrent groups are offered at scheduled times throughout the year. Pre-registration required. Please call the office at 905-576-2567 or 1-888-301-1106 for further details.

February 2010
Tuesday February 2	10am – 12 noon	Living Well with Dementia. Workshop for people with dementia and care partners. Call 905-576-2567 to pre-register.	Alzheimer Society of Durham Region (ASDR) boardroom Oshawa Executive Centre, 419 King St. W., Suite 207 Oshawa
Wednesday February 10	5:30pm – 8:30pm	Professional Caregiver Education Workshop 1 Call 905-576-2567 to pre-register. $5 fee at door.	ASDR boardroom Oshawa Executive Centre, 419 King St. W., Suite 207 Oshawa
Friday February 12	10am – 12 noon	Options for Care 1: Navigating the System…Where do I start? Call 905-576-2567 to pre-register.	ASDR boardroom Oshawa Executive Centre, 419 King St. W., Suite 207 Oshawa
Wednesday February 17	5:30pm – 8:30pm	Professional Caregiver Education Workshop 2 Call 905-576-2567 to register. $5 fee at door.	ASDR boardroom Oshawa Executive Centre, 419 King St. W., Suite 207 Oshawa
Thursday February 18	6pm – 8:30pm	Next Steps: # 2 Communication and Behaviour Call 905-576-2567 to pre-register.	ASDR boardroom Oshawa Executive Centre, 419 King St. W., Suite 207 Oshawa
Friday February 26	10am – 12 noon	Options for Care 2: When is it time? Discussing Long Term Care Placement. Call 905-576-2567 to pre-register.	ASDR boardroom Oshawa Executive Centre, 419 King St. W., Suite 207 Oshawa
March 2010
Thursday, March 18	6pm – 8:30pm	Next Steps: #3 Caregiver Stress Call 905-576-2567 to pre-register.	ASDR boardroom Oshawa Executive Centre, 419 King St. W., Suite 207 Oshawa
Tuesday March 9	2pm – 4 pm	First Steps Learning Series for Person with Dementia and Care Partner. 1. Financial Issues—Tax claims & benefits. Call 905-576-2567 to pre-register.	Alzheimer Society of Durham Region (ASDR) boardroom Oshawa Executive Centre, 419 King St. W., Suite 207 Oshawa
Tuesday March 23	2pm – 4pm	First Steps Learning Series for Person with Dementia and Care Partner. 2. Talking to your doctor. Call 905-576-2567 to pre-register.	Alzheimer Society of Durham Region (ASDR) boardroom Oshawa Executive Centre, 419 King St. W., Suite 207 Oshawa
Tuesday March 30	2pm – 4pm	First Steps Learning Series for Person with Dementia and Care Partner. 3. Legal Issues. Call 905-576-2567 to pre-register.	Alzheimer Society of Durham Region (ASDR) boardroom Oshawa Executive Centre, 419 King St. W., Suite 207 Oshawa
May 2010
Sunday May 2	11:30 - 3:30	Chocolate Lovers' Luncheon	Holiday Inn Oshawa Guild Hall 1011 Bloor St. E. Oshawa
Thursday May 13	1 – 4pm	Professional Caregiver Education Workshop 1 Call 905-576-2567 to pre-register. $5 fee at door.	ASDR boardroom Oshawa Executive Centre, 419 King St. W., Suite 207 Oshawa
Thursday May 20	1 – 4pm	Professional Caregiver Education Workshop 2 Call 905-576-2567 to register. $5 fee at door.	ASDR boardroom Oshawa Executive Centre, 419 King St. W., Suite 207 Oshawa

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS

For family / care partners to meet together and exchange ideas in a supportive environment. Support groups are facilitated by Family Support staff.

Ajax-Pickering Caregiver Support Group

10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.
2nd Wednesday of the month
Pickering Village United Church,
300 Church St. North, Ajax

From Kingston Rd, go north on Church St. The church is on west side of Church St. The group meets in the lounge off the main entrance inside the church.

Ajax-Pickering Caregiver Support Group

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
4th Wednesday of the month
Community Care Durham
1420 Bayly St. West
Unit #6, Pickering

East of Liverpool Rd. and the Pickering Go Station, on the North side of Bayly Street.

East Durham Caregiver Support Group

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
3rd Tuesday of the month
Lakeridge Health Bowmanville 47 Liberty St. South, Bowmanville

Liberty Street can be accessed from both the 401 and Hwy 2. Follow hospital signs. Go in main entrance of Hospital and follow signs to Lambert Conference Room.

North Durham Caregiver Support Group

1:30p.m. to 3:30p.m.
Last Tuesday of the month
Trinity United Church 20 First Ave, Uxbridge

Hwy 12, West on Hwy 47, North on First Avenue

Oshawa-Whitby Caregiver Support Group

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
1st Wednesday of the month
Alzheimer Society Of Durham Region
Oshawa Exec. Centre, Oshawa Centre
419 King St. W., Suite 207, Oshawa

Oshawa Centre can be accessed from Stevenson Rd., Gibb St. and King St. (Hwy 2). Look for the brick tower with ‘OC’ on it (next to Casey’s, and Zellers) Use main entrance

Oshawa-Whitby Caregiver Support Group

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
3rd Wednesday of the month
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
209 Cochrane St., Whitby

East side of Cochrane Street, which runs north from Highway 2 and west of the four corners in Whitby (Brock Street and Dundas/Highway 2) next to Fairview Lodge.

OTHER SUPPORT MEETINGS

Men’s Breakfast

A social breakfast meeting for male caregivers at a public restaurant
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
3rd Wednesday of the month

Please call our office to confirm restaurant location.

Early Stage Support Groups

for persons with dementia and their care partners

Pre-registration is required. Offered at scheduled times throughout the year. Please call our office for further details.

North Durham Satellite Offices

Offering one-to-one support for persons with dementia, their care partners or anyone concerned about memory problems. Please call us for more information.

3rd Monday of the month
* Please call our office to book an appointment*

Port Perry Satellite office

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
West Shore Village Retirement Residence
293 Perry St. Port Perry
3rd floor Activity Room

Beaverton Satellite Office

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lakeview Manor,
133 Main St. West,
Beaverton

Let’s Talk.

Our trained and professional staff are available Monday – Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-4pm, to provide phone, office and home visit support. We also provide information packages and community referrals. Whether the diagnosis is unknown, recent or longstanding, we are here for you throughout the journey.