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Fundraising
• Host Your Own Special Event – All Year Round
• Alzheimer Golf Tournament at the Hammond Golf and Country Club – August 15, 2008
• Alzheimer Coffee Break™ – during World Alzheimer Day™ each September
• Sons of Scotland Benevolent Association Benefit Concert – Fri., October 17, 2008
• Walk for Memories – Annually since 1996
• Dancing in the Elevator: A Compilation of Anecdotes about Life with Alzheimer Disease (Book)
Rewards Program 
Events
Host Your Own Special Event to benefit the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County
Ideas for your consideration:
Instead of gifts to your party when celebrating a special birthday (e.g. 50th, 60th, etc.), anniversary or another occasion, ask your guests to make contributions to the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.
Organize your own golf or bowling tournament, fashion show, food tasting extravaganza or another fun event to benefit our local chapter. Please contact our chapter's Special Events Coordinator at (613) 523-4004 before you begin to see how we can support your events.
Alzheimer Golf Tournament at the Hammond Golf and Country Club
What: 22nd Annual Alzheimer Golf Tournament When: 1) Friday, August 15, 2008 (spots still available)
Registration & lunch from 11:30 a.m.
Double shotgun start at 1:00 p.m.2) Wednesday, August 20, 2008 (Sold out)
Presenting Sponsors: Atria, Energy Ottawa and Hydro OttawaWhere: Hammond Golf and Country Club - 600 Golf Road, Hammond, ON (approx. 25 min. S-E of Ottawa)
Why: In support of the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County’s family support and education programs as well as promotion of research. Cost: $130 each player ($40 charitable receipt)
Dinner only: $35Includes: Green fees, golf cart, lunch, dinner, prizes and lots of fun.
Brochure/
Registration
Form:Registration
Deadline:Friday, August 8, 2008 To register: Hammond Golf and Country Club
• ‘Heroes’ is this year's theme. Come dressed as your favorite!
• Live 88.5 GrassCrashers with Katfish & Kornicky will be on site with contests & prizes.
• Get laughing with comedians from Absolute Comedy.
• Score that hole-in-one for your chance to win a car from Jim Tubman Motors or a Sea Ray 175 from Hurst Marina for a season.Raffle – Great Escapes 2008: Raffle Tickets on sale at Alzheimer Society. Cost: $5 each or 3/$10 for a chance to win the following:
Blue Mountain Holiday: 5 luxurious nights at Club Intrawest - Blue Mountain
Halifax Holiday for Two: VIA Rail Roundtrip for two to Halifax (with bedroom from Montreal)
Patio Party: Valencia 9 pc. Patio set (RONA),
For the Chef: MasterChef Deluxe 280 BBQ with steaks ready to cook. (Hammond Golf & Friends)
Calabogie Ski Trip: Calabogie Peaks Resort for two with ski passes and breakfast
Ski for Two: 2 Mt. Tremblant lift passesPrizes must be accepted as awarded, no cash substitutions.
Draw to be held August 20, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Hammond Golf & Country Club.
Winner will be contacted by phone if not present.2400 tickets printed. City of Ottawa License #M546834
August 20th Presenting Sponsors:
Sponsors: DOUBLE EAGLE SPONSORS:
EAGLE SPONSORS:
BIRDIE SPONSORS:
MEAL HOSTS:
HOLE IN ONE SPONSOR:
And special thanks to: White’s Print & CopySponsorship
Opportunities,
Auction Item
Donations & Info:Susanne Zorzella at 613-523-4004 or szorzella@asorc.org
| What: | It’s a national fundraising event that takes place across Canada to help support individuals and families coping with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. All funds raised during this event stay in the area where they were raised, and so will help the estimated 12,000 people coping with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in Ottawa and Renfrew County. |
| Why: | To support the work of Alzheimer Societies across Canada like our chapter. |
| When: | Annually, it launches across Canada on World Alzheimer's Day™ each September – This year, the launch date is September 18th, 2008 but Coffee Break events run throughout September and October – you pick the date! |
| Who: | Large corporations, small businesses, hospitals, schools, service organizations, health-care/long term care facilites and private residences are just a few examples of ideal places to host "coffee breaks." |
| How: | A few simple ways to get involved: 1) Organize and host a Coffee Break in Ottawa or Renfrew County – in your office, business, home, or wherever your imagination takes you (large or small). Simply collect donations for every cup poured. 2) Donate a Buck, Sign a Cup!
• Decorate your workplace and collect donations by promoting the sale of our paper coffe cup cut-outs. • Sign a decal with your name or in honour or in memory of a loved one. 3) Contact the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County • Call us to learn about other ideas that have worked in our community. • A specialized Coffee Break Kit comes complete with cut-outs, promotional materials and ideas to publicize your event.
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| Info for hosts: | • Fact Sheet: What is Coffee Break™ and How to Get Involved • Hosting Ideas • Host Registration Form & Supplies Order Form |
| Info: | Susanne Zorzella at 613-523-4004 or szorzella@asorc.org |
Sons of Scotland’s Benefit Concert
What: A Scottish Concert presented by the Sons of Scotland Benevolent Association headlining The Alexander Brothers (50th Anniversary Tour) along with The Sons of Scotland Pipes and Drums and The Rosemary Breman Highland Dancers. When: Friday, October 17, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Annually since our chapter became the Sons of Scotland’s official charity in 1988. The latest concert held on October 12, 2007 raised $5,000 to support the programs and services of the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.
Where: Centrepointe Theatre Tickets: $29.50 available at the Centrepointe Box Office
Charge by Phone (613) 580 2700; or toll free 1-800-752-5231
www.centrepointetheatre.com
When: Annually in January during Alzheimer Awareness Month since 1996. Latest Walk for Memories was held on January 27, 2008. What: Manulife Walk for Memories
An awareness and fundraising event during January’s National Alzheimer Awareness Month. Entertainment and prizes make Walk for Memories a fun day for everyone.Location: Carlingwood Shopping Centre
2121 Carling Avenue, OttawaWhy: Funds raised will benefit our local chapter's family support and education programs. 2008 Provincial Partners:
Marlin Travel
2008 Local Media Partners:
2008 Lead Local Partners:
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2008 Prize Sponsors:
2008 Friends:
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Sale Items
Dancing in the Elevator: A Compilation of Anecdotes about Life with Alzheimer Disease (Book)
What: Book:
“Dancing in the Elevator: A Compilation of Anecdotes about Life with Alzheimer Disease” by Barbara Schulman, Beverly Grostern and Donna Lordon.Why:
All sales revenue in support of the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.
One of the three authors, explains:
"As my mother’s memory gradually deteriorated, I took heart in the lighter moments we shared together. So as not to forget these special times, I began to jot them down in a diary. When the going got tough, which it did from time to time, I would look back on my notes and these anecdotes would inevitably bring a smile to my face. They are moments I will treasure forever.
About two years ago, I had the idea of compiling a book of such anecdotes. I thought that sharing these brighter moments might provide comfort and inspiration to others with family and friends with Alzheimer Disease, who know only too well how long and difficult the journey can be."
How: This book:
• makes a thoughtful gift for anyone with a family member or friend with this daunting disease.
• would be a wonderful token of appreciation for presenters or volunteers of any organization, or for service recognition.Excerpts from the book: Enduring love
My favorite memory of my sister is of sitting on the lawn with her and looking at her family photograph album. She always said, “That’s the little one and that’s the big one,” as she could no longer remember names. I would turn the page to a picture of her husband and she would turn the page and I would turn it back and say, “Who is this?” She would turn the page, I would pretend to be angry and say, “Don’t you know his name? Tell me.” She would get a secret smile on her face and put her hand over her heart and say, “I keep him in here.”Watering flowers: a whole new approach
I was doing my regular check of my mother’s apartment to make sure all was well. I would routinely inspect her plants, as my mother has a tendency to overwater them and the water could often be found overflowing or dripping onto a tablecloth, the floor or a table. On this particular occasion, I was doing some light dusting and came across her crystal vase filled with silk flowers. It quickly became obvious that my mother had also begun to water the silk flowers. I gently mentioned to her that silk flowers did not need to be watered and suggested that I empty the water from the vase. My mother was quick to reply that I should leave everything as is–the water can’t hurt the flowers!Cost: $15 per copy.
Mail Orders through Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County:
$15 per copy plus shipping cost of $3 per book.Order Form: Available for purchase at: • Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County – 1750 Russell Road, Suite 1742
• Britton’s Glebe Inc. – 846 Bank Street
• Leishman Books – Westgate Shopping Centre, 1309 Carling
• Mother Tongue Books – 1067 Bank Street
• Perfect Books – 258-A Elgin StreetInfo:
Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County at 613-523-4004 or info@asorc.org
Delicious Chocolate Gift Boxes
When:
Throughout the entire year, a variety chocolate boxes such as the featured Chocolate Heart Boxes are available.
Who & What:
Linbridge Designs, Silk Floral & Chocolate Studio, will be donating a portion of the proceeds of chocolate gift boxes filled with candy sold throughout the year to the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.
The chocolate boxes, all sinfully delicious, are available in various styles and would be perfect for special occasions such as the holiday season, engagement parties, weddings, thank-you gifts, and special birthdays.
Why: In support of the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County’s family support and education programs because Linda Bridgeman’s mother had Alzheimer's disease. Cost: $6.50 each (includes taxes). Info/ To Order:
Chocolate artist Linda Bridgeman at (613) 829-8668 or lbbridgeman@sympatico.ca
www.linbridgedesigns.ca
What: Cards feature photos donated by Malak. Scenes with tulips and/or Ottawa scenes. Why:
Malak first began donating handpicked photos to the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa in 1993 after a close friend became ill with Alzheimer's disease. Since then, over 22 of his images have been used by our chapter in its greeting card collection. Malak and his wife Barbara has supported the Alzheimer Society in many ways ever since. Our chapter lost a good friend when Malak passed away in November 2001. Our heartfelt thanks to Barbara Karsh for her continued support to the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.
Where: Available at Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County
1750 Russell Road, Suite 1742, Building 2 Perley Centre, OttawaTo benefit: Proceeds will support the programs and services of our chapter. Options & Cost: Multi-pack (8 cards in combo of at least 3 scenes). Cost: $5 each package includes taxes and shipping. Order Form:
Info:
613-523-4004 or info@asorc.org
Rewards Program
Shoppers Optimum™ Rewards Program
What:
Shoppers Drug Mart customers have the opportunity to use the Shoppers Optimum Points® donation program to donate their points online to the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.
Why: By donating some or all of your Shoppers Optimum Points® to our local chapter, you are enabling us to use your points toward the purchase of products and supplies needed for our day to day activities and ongoing fundraising events. Where: Online on Shoppers Drug Mart website
