| Kanata
Expo 55+ -- Friday, September 17, 2010 from 1 to 3:30 p.m |
Visit
the Alzheimer Society’s display booth at this event
to be held at Kanata Seniors’ Centre and Mlacak Centre,
2500 Campeau Drive, Kanata. |
| “Morning
Break” Support Group for family members in Metcalfe
– Wed., September 15, 2010 from 10:15 a.m. – 12
noon |
Meeting
location at Osgoode Home Support Program Office in Metcalfe.
Info: Joanne Maika-White at 613-523-4004 ext. 134 or jmaika-white@asorc.org |
Are
you a federal government employee or retiree?
|
Help
support the Alzheimer Society through the GCWCC (Government
of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign) during the campaign
period of September to December 2010. |
| DON’T
FORGET Art Exhibition
and Fundraiser – September 2010 |
An
event organized by Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts
& ARTemisia for the benefit of the Alzheimer Society of
Ottawa and Renfrew County.
Registration Deadline for Artists: September 3, 2010
Reception & Open Gallery: September 24-26, 2010
Location: Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts, 310 St.
Patrick Street, Ottawa ON |
Our
Congratulations to bitHeads
|
We’ve
just learned the exciting news that bitHeads has won the Outstanding
Small Business Philanthropist award in the 16th Annual AFP
Ottawa Philanthropy Awards. A great supporter of the Alzheimer
Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County, bitHeads’ latest
annual Charity Golf Tourney held on June 8th raised close
to $10,000 to support the work of our chapter. Special thanks
to Ted Burnett, its VP of Business Development, for securing
the continued support of his colleagues including Katherine
Wilton and CEO Scott Simpson in making such a difference in
the lives of those coping with dementia. |
| Alzheimer
Coffee Break® -- National kick-off on Thursday, September
16, 2010 |
Funds
raised from this national fundraising event stay in the area
where raised to support the essential local Alzheimer Society
programs. Events throughout September or October.
Check to see what’s happening in Ottawa and Renfrew
County and how you can be a part of this event. |
Guest
House Tour - Tues., Sept. 28, 2010 between 10 a.m. to
12 noon
|
Call
613-247-1664 to book a tour of this bungalow for people with
early to mid-stage dementia. This ‘home away from home’
located beside The Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health
Centre on Russell Road in Ottawa was designed with the intention
of allowing caregivers to take a break while their family
member stays in the Guest House. Virtually all caregivers
agree that they do a better job of caring for their loved
one after they’ve taken a break. Take a virtual tour
now. |
| “Forgetful
Not Forgotten” – September 22, 2010 from 1
p.m. — 3 p.m. in Renfrew |
A
special public screening of a feature documentary that will
be followed by a Question and Answer session with filmmaker
Chris Wynn. Moderator: Max Keeping, CTV Ottawa Community Ambassador
and Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County Patron.
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| “Forgetful
Not Forgotten” – September 23, 2010 from 7
p.m. — 9 p.m. in Ottawa |
A
special public screening of a feature documentary that will
be followed by a Question and Answer session with filmmaker
Chris Wynn. Reservations required as seating is limited. Info:
613-532-4004 |
Programmes
et services en français à Ottawa |
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