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Walk for Memories was held on January 25, 2009
What:
Manulife
Walk for Memories – Ottawa’s Premier Indoor Walk!
An awareness and fundraising event during January’s National
Alzheimer Awareness Month. Walk
Why:
‘Go
the Distance’ with us in support of the Alzheimer Society’s
services, educational programs, and research; to honour someone
special.
2009 Provincial Partners:
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:
23rd Annual Alzheimer Golf Tournament
When:
Friday,
August 14, 2009
Where:
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.
A
national fundraising event that takes place across Canada to help
support people and families coping with Alzheimer’s disease
and related dementias. Funds raised stay in the area where raised.
To
support the essential local Alzheimer Society programs.
When:
Annually,
it launches across Canada in September.
The 2009 Coffee Break will kick-off on Thursday, September 17th with
coffee breaks and other events happening throughout the months of
September and October.
Who:
Large
corporations, small businesses, hospitals, schools, service organizations,
agencies providing health/seniors care, long term care/retirement
homes and private residences are just a few examples of ideal places
to host "coffee breaks."
Several
retailers across the country have shown their support for Coffee
Break™ by offering paper coffee cup cut-outs for donations
in places where coffee is not normally served.
The
Alzheimer Society thanks the 2009 national retailer supporters such
as Bulk Barn Foods Ltd, the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy and selected
Giant Tiger outlets for offering the cut-outs to their customers.
As well, the Society thanks the in-kind donation provided by the
Sara Lee Corporation.
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.
•
Collect donations by promoting the sale of our paper coffee cup
cut-outs then decorate your workplace with them. Sign a decal with
your name or in honour or in memory of a loved one.
4)
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.
A
Scottish Concert presented by the Sons of Scotland Benevolent
Association headlining The Alexander Brothers along with The Sons
of Scotland Pipes and Drums and The Rosemary Breman Highland Dancers.
This
annual event has been held annually since our chapter became the
Sons of Scotland’s official charity in 1988 with proceeds
to benefit the programs and services of the Alzheimer Society
of Ottawa and Renfrew County.
When:
Friday,
October 16, 2009
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.
Status:
As of January 31, 2009, about $16,000 net has been donated to
our chapter through book sales
Why:
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.
•
Alzheimer Society of Ottawa
and Renfrew County
– 1750 Russell Road, Suite 1742
• Perfect Books – 258-A Elgin Street
Info:
Alzheimer
Society of Ottawa and Renfrew
County
at 613-523-4004 or info@asorc.org
Greeting
Cards by Malak
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, Ottawa
To
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.
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.
On
the left menu bar select: donate points
In the window that opens click on the large orange words: Donate
Now
The next frame you see will be titled: Donate Your Points
Enter your own optimum card number in the top section. Fill in
one of the bits from the other section. Submit.
You will see a screen with a scrollable list of charities. Scroll
until you see Alzheimer Society of Ottawa & (the rest is cut
off, but that’s us!) Click on our name.
Below that box you will see your own name with your points total
followed by another box asking how many points you wish to donate.
Fill it in. Submit.
And you are done! Thank you.
Key
to the City™ Discounts Program
What:
A
little card that delivers huge savings with no coupons required.
A customer loyalty program with exclusive unlimited use VIP
discounts from a wide variety of restaurants, retailers and
service providers in the Ottawa and Pembroke areas.
Added
Feature: Your Key to the City card comes with 3 pieces to
it – one card size and two key fobs. Just separate these
pieces and you can share them with family members. Each person
who possesses a “key” is eligible to receive all
of the same savings, at any merchant, at any time.
Why:
The
Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County will receive a
portion of the sales of each card – a higher portion if
purchased directly from our chapter.