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.

April 2008

April 2 Wed

1:00 – 3:00

Oshawa/Whitby
Support Group

Alzheimer Society Oshawa Centre (Office Tower) Suite 207

April 9 Wed

10:00 – 12:00

Ajax-Pickering
Support Group
(Morning)

Life Centre House
1 Marsh Lane, Ajax
1st Floor Lounge

April 10 Thur

1:00 – 4:00

Professional Caregiver Education Workshop – Part 1
Overview of Alzheimer Disease and related dementia, strategies for effective communication and understanding challenging behaviour
Call 905-576-2567 to register
$5.00 registration fee to cover materials

Alzheimer Society Oshawa Centre (Office Tower)
Suite 207

April 15 Tues

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

East Durham
Support Group

Lakeridge Health Bowmanville
47 Liberty St. S.
Lecture Rm A

April 16 Wed

9:00 – 10:30

Men’s Breakfast
Club

Denny’s Restaurant AMC Plaza Whitby

April 16 Wed

1:00 – 3:00

Oshawa/Whitby
Support Group

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church,
209 Cochrane St. Whitby

April 17 Thur

9 am –

3 pm

Striking A Balance Caregiver Conference
Registration Fee $25 for family caregivers $35 for professional caregivers

Trillium Trails Banquet Facility
53 Snow Ridge Court, Raglan
(call 905-576-2567 for directions)

April 24 Thur

6:00 – 8:30 pm

Family Caregiver Education Workshop
Register in advance
$5.00 fee to cover resources
Call office to register 905-576-2567

Alzheimer Society Oshawa Centre (Office Tower) Suite 207

April 21 Mon

9:00 – 12:00

North Durham Satellite Office
In Port Perry

Community Care
Scugog Office
181 Perry Street, Lower Level

April 21 Mon

1:00 – 4:00

North Durham Satellite Office
In Beaverton

Community Employment Resource Centre, 397 Simcoe Street

Aprill 23 Wed

6:30 – 8:30

Ajax/Pickering
Support Group
(Evening)

Community Care Adult Day Program
1420 Bayly St. W., Unit 6, Pickering

April 24 Thur

1:00 – 4:00

Professional Caregiver Education Workshop – Part 2
Supporting the family, helping the person with dementia with activities and enhancing strengths
Call 905-576-2567 to register
$5.00 registration fee to cover materials

Alzheimer Society Oshawa Centre (Office Tower)
Suite 207

April 29 Tues

1:30 – 3:30

North Durham
Support Group

Trinity United Church
20 First St.,
Uxbridge

May 2008

May 4 Sun

11:30 – 3:30

17th Annual Chocolate Lovers’ Luncheon fundraising event
(Call 905-576-2567 for details)

May 7 Wed

1:00 – 3:00

Oshawa/Whitby
Support Group

Alzheimer Society Oshawa Centre (Office Tower)
Suite 207

May 12 Mon

9:00 – 12:00

North Durham Satellite Office
In Port Perry

Community Care
Scugog Office
181 Perry Street,
Lower Level

May 12 Mon

1:00 – 4:00

North Durham Satellite Office
In Beaverton

Community Employment Resource Centre, 397 Simcoe Street

May 14 Wed

10:00 – 12:00

Ajax-Pickering
Support Group
(Morning)

Life Centre House
1 Marsh Lane, Ajax
1st Floor Lounge

May 15 Thur

9:30 – 12 noon

Family Caregiver Education Workshop
Register in advance
$5.00 fee to cover resources
Call office to register 905-576-2567

Alzheimer Society Oshawa Centre (Office Tower) Suite 207

May 20 Tues

6:00 to 8:00

East Durham
Support Group

Lakeridge Health Bowmanville
47 Liberty St. S.
Lecture Rm A

May 21 Wed

9:00 – 10:30

Men’s Breakfast
Club

Denny’s Restaurant AMC Plaza Whitby

May 21 Wed

1:00 – 3:00

Oshawa/Whitby
Support Group

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church,
209 Cochrane St. Whitby

May 21 Wed 6:30 - 9:00 Dementia Training for Volunteers 2 - Part series Topics include overview of dementia, communication strategies, recognizing and managing challenging behaviors, visiting tips, helping with activity Registration is requested call 905-576-2567 Alzheimer Society Office
Oshawa Centre Executive Centre
419 King Street West Ste. 207

May 27 Tues

1:30 – 3:30

North Durham
Support Group

Trinity United Church
20 First St.,
Uxbridge

May 28 Wed

6:30 – 8:30

Ajax/Pickering
Support Group
(Evening)

Community Care
Adult Day Program
1420 Bayly St. W., Unit 6, Pickering

May 28 Wed 6:30 – 9:30 Dementia Training for Volunteers 2 - Part series Topics include overview of dementia, communication strategies, recognizing and managing challenging behaviors, visiting tips, helping with activity Registration is requested call 905-576-2567 Alzheimer Society Office
Oshawa Centre Executive Centre
419 King Street West Ste. 207

June 2008

June 4 Wed

1:00 – 3:00

Oshawa/Whitby
Support Group

Alzheimer Society Oshawa Centre (Office Tower)
Suite 207

June 11 Wed

10:00 – 12:00

Ajax-Pickering
Support Group
(Morning)

Life Centre House
1 Marsh Lane, Ajax
1st Floor Lounge

June 16 Mon

9:00 – 12:00

North Durham Satellite Office
In Port Perry

Community Care
Scugog Office
181 Perry Street, Lower Level

June 16 Mon

1:00 – 4:00

North Durham Satellite Office
In Beaverton

Community Employment Resource Centre
397 Simcoe Street
Beaverton

June 16 Mon

6:30 – 9:30

I’m Still Here Theatre Presentation
Annual General Meeting &
Volunteer Recognition
Register by calling 905-576-2567 or 1-888-301-1106

Shobrook Gardens Uxbridge

June 17 Tues

6:00 to 8:00

East Durham
Support Group

Lakeridge Health Bowmanville
47 Liberty St. S.
Lecture Rm A

June 18 Wed

9:00 – 10:30

Men’s Breakfast
Club

Denny’s Restaurant AMC Plaza Whitby

June 18 Wed

1:00 – 3:00

Oshawa/Whitby
Support Group

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church,
209 Cochrane St. Whitby

June 19 Thur

6:00 – 8:30

Family Caregiver Education Workshop
Register in advance
$5.00 fee to cover resources
Call office to register 905-576-2567

Alzheimer Society Oshawa Centre (Office Tower) Suite 207

June 24 Tues

1:30 – 3:30

North Durham
Support Group

Trinity United Church
20 First St.
Uxbridge

June 25 Wed

6:30 – 8:30

Ajax-Pickering
Support Group
(Evening)

Community Care
Adult Day Program
1420 Bayly St. W., Unit 6, Pickering