Looking for dementia-friendly activities to do with your care partner? Virtual therapeutic activities can be found daily at The AFA Teal Room.
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AFA Teal Room: Serenade Sunday with Sarah
AFA Teal Room: Serenade Sunday with Sarah
Join NYC-based actor and producer Sarah Ellis as she shares songs and stories for Serenade Sunday! In this 4-week series, Sarah will sing popular and more obscure selections from stage and screen and share anecdotal commentary. Singing along is wholeheartedly encouraged! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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AFA Teal Room: Music with Monique & Stephen: Let’s Drum in Spring Flowers!
AFA Teal Room: Music with Monique & Stephen: Let’s Drum in Spring Flowers!
Join Monique & Stephen from SoulWorks Rhythm® for an experience filled with rhythm and creative music-making! Therapeutic rhythm making is a versatile, easily accessible, fun way to reduce stress, boost the immune system and increase socialization. Programs are designed to engage participants in their creativity, foster physical activity through arm movement, foot tapping and smiling, […]
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AFA Teal Room: Literature with Laurel
AFA Teal Room: Literature with Laurel
Welcome to Literature with Laurel! Laurel Gumpert, MPH, MBA, CHES, will dive deep into books she admires and relate them to public health experiences that resonate with us. In this virtual community class, we will chat about The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore. You will have the […]
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AFA Teal Room: Cooking with Melissa: Favorites of Ireland (Part 2)
AFA Teal Room: Cooking with Melissa: Favorites of Ireland (Part 2)
Join Recreational Therapist Melissa Gallagher-Cashman for a 4-part virtual cooking class! Melissa will show you how heart-healthy ingredients can be both delicious and easy to make! You will practice mindfulness, heighten your senses, and recall memories. In this class, we will talk about the potato, and why it is a staple in so many Irish […]
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AFA Teal Room: Creative Arts with Marnie
AFA Teal Room: Creative Arts with Marnie
Join Art Therapist Marnie Herlands, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT, for a virtual art experience! Participants will be led through a brief mindful breathing practice and create branch weavings. We will create a weaving loom using branches. First, gather and choose 3-4 sturdy branches, or one large branch shaped like a “V” or “U”. Be sure to […]
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AFA Teal Room: Sing-Along with AFA: April Spring Songs
AFA Teal Room: Sing-Along with AFA: April Spring Songs
Sing-Along with AFA: April Spring Songs Friday, April 1, 2022 2:30pm ET Presented by: AFA Join AFA for an enriching and fun sing-along! In this virtual community class, song lyrics will be shown on your screen so you can follow along. Warm up that voice, and let’s sing some amazing music! This event […]
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AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Sunshine Within
AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Sunshine Within
Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Sunshine Within Saturday, April 2, 2022 2:30pm ET Presented by: Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT, for a chair yoga series that will open your heart and connect your mind and body. This practice will bring you a sense of freedom from any tension or stress and […]
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AFA Teal Room: Recreation with Rebecca: Rainy Day Activities – DIY No-Sew Sock Bunny
AFA Teal Room: Recreation with Rebecca: Rainy Day Activities – DIY No-Sew Sock Bunny
Recreation with Rebecca: Rainy Day Activities - DIY No-Sew Sock Bunny Sunday, April 3, 2022 2:30pm ET Presented by: Rebecca Gonzalez April showers bring May flowers! Recreational Therapist Rebecca Gonzalez will share different activities for rainy days when you’re stuck indoors throughout this four-week series! During week #1, Rebecca will show you […]
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AFA Teal Room: Stretch & Flex Fitness
AFA Teal Room: Stretch & Flex Fitness
Stretch & Flex Fitness Monday, April 4, 2022 2:30pm ET Presented by: AFA’s Jackie Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programing, Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact chair fitness class! This class will target all major muscle groups, while focusing on range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! Wear comfortable/loose fitted clothing, […]
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AFA Teal Room: Sing with Suzanne
AFA Teal Room: Sing with Suzanne
Sing with Suzanne Tuesday, April 5, 2022 2:30 pm ET Presented by: Suzanne Dressler Join professional actor and singer Suzanne Dressler for a beautiful virtual music performance! Suzanne will sing familiar tunes from the past. Feel free to sing and dance along! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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AFA Teal Room: Trivia Time – All about April
AFA Teal Room: Trivia Time – All about April
Trivia Time – All about April Wednesday, April 6, 2022 2:30pm ET Presented by: AFA Join AFA for some trivia! In this virtual community class, you will experience a fun and interactive trivia game. You will learn about a new topic and explore it from new perspectives during each session. Let’s test our knowledge […]
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AFA Teal Room: Broadway Concert with The Caravan of Angels
AFA Teal Room: Broadway Concert with The Caravan of Angels
Broadway Concert with The Caravan of Angels Thursday, April 7, 2022 2:30 pm ET Join AFA for a Broadway music performance with The Caravan of Angels! The Caravan of Angels Foundation is a nonprofit organization that makes theater more accessible by bringing professional singers into the community to perform a variety of familiar Broadway […]
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AFA Teal Room: Gardening with Sallie
AFA Teal Room: Gardening with Sallie
Gardening with Sallie Friday, April 8, 2022 2:30pm ET Presented by: Sallie Stutz Join Horticultural Therapist Sallie Stutz for a virtual gardening activity. In this class, you will learn about pansies and their relatives. The pansy is one of the first spring flowers, and their colorful cheery faces have so much to offer throughout […]
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AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga with Sheryl – Feeling Good
AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga with Sheryl – Feeling Good
Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Feeling Good Saturday, April 9,2022 2:30pm ET Presented by: Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT, for a chair yoga series that will open your heart and connect your mind and body. This practice will bring you a sense of freedom from any tension or stress and […]
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AFA Teal Room: Recreation with Rebecca – Rainy Day Activities – Ombre Wreath
AFA Teal Room: Recreation with Rebecca – Rainy Day Activities – Ombre Wreath
Recreation with Rebecca: Rainy Day Activities: Ombre Wreath Sunday, April 10, 2022 2:30pm ET Presented by: Rebecca Gonzalez April showers bring May flowers! Recreational Therapist Rebecca Gonzalez will share different activities for rainy days when you’re stuck indoors throughout this four-week series! During week two, you will create a decorative paper wreath. Rebecca […]
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AFA Teal Room: Music Performance by Maya
AFA Teal Room: Music Performance by Maya
Music Performance by Maya Monday, April 11, 2022 2:30pm ET Presented by: Maya Goldman Join former Broadway performer Maya Goldman in this virtual music performance! Maya will sing familiar songs from the past, play piano, ukulele, and guitar in this memorable performance. All are welcome to sing along, move to the music, and enjoy […]
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AFA Teal Room: Literary Arts with Hearts Need Art – Sensory Poems
AFA Teal Room: Literary Arts with Hearts Need Art – Sensory Poems
Literary Arts with Hearts Need Art - Sensory Poems Tuesday, April 12, 2022 2:30pm ET Join Sanseria Murray from Hearts Need Arts for a virtual literary arts class! You will be guided through a sensory poem by comparing a color to an emotion. All you need is paper and something to write with. Let’s tap […]
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AFA Teal Room: Songs & Stories with Lianne & Luke
AFA Teal Room: Songs & Stories with Lianne & Luke
Songs & Stories with Lianne & Luke Wednesday, April 13, 2022 2:30pm ET Join two incredible New York theatre and music performers, Lianne & Luke, for a fun and educational music experience! The theme for this session is “Cash, Cline & Friends.” The music featured will highlight Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, and a few other […]
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AFA Teal Room: Cooking with Melissa
AFA Teal Room: Cooking with Melissa
Cooking with Melissa Thursday, April 14, 2022 2:30pm ET Join Recreational Therapist Melissa Gallagher-Cashman for a virtual cooking class! Melissa will show you how heart-healthy ingredients can be both delicious and easy to make! In this video, Melissa will talk about the origin of “brunch,” different brunch foods, the history of scones, and how they […]
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AFA Teal Room: Art with Marnie
AFA Teal Room: Art with Marnie
Art with Marnie Friday, April 15,2022 2:30pm ET Join Marnie Herlands, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT, for a virtual art therapy session! You will be led through a brief mindful breathing exercise and then create art centered on a color that you are drawn to. Colors have universal meanings, which many of us may recognize, and […]
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AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Being Present
AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Being Present
Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Being Present This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
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AFA Teal Room: Recreation with Rebecca
AFA Teal Room: Recreation with Rebecca
Recreation with Rebecca: Rainy Day Activities - Nature Clay Imprints with Plants and Flowers This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Sunday, April 17, 2022 2:30pm ET April showers bring May flowers! Recreational Therapist Rebecca Gonzalez will share different activities for rainy days when you’re stuck indoors throughout this […]
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Disco-Funk Chair Fitness
Disco-Funk Chair Fitness
Disco-Funk Chair Fitness This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Monday, April 18, 2022 2:30pm ET Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact chair fitness class to energize your day! Driven by the uplifting beats of funk and disco music, this class will target […]
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AFA Teal Room: Piano Concert with Steven
AFA Teal Room: Piano Concert with Steven
Piano Concert with Steven: The Songs of Stephen Sondheim This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Tuesday, April 19, 2022 2:30pm ET Join pianist and singer Steven Carl McCasland for a virtual piano concert! This performance will feature familiar songs from Stephen Sondheim to elicit memories and encourage reminiscence. […]
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AFA Teal Room: Relax & Refresh
AFA Teal Room: Relax & Refresh
Relax & Refresh: Showers & Flowers This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Wednesday, April 20, 2022 2:30pm ET Join AFA for a relaxing and meditative experience! In this virtual community class, relaxing images and soft music will guide you into a calm state. Use this time to decompress […]
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AFA Teal Room: Storytelling & Art with Kathryne
AFA Teal Room: Storytelling & Art with Kathryne
Storytelling & Art with Kathryne This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Thursday, April 21, 2022 2:30pm ET Join Kathryne for an inspiring storytelling session! You will examine history, art, culture, and other topics of interest through the process of TimeSlips Storytelling and collective conversation. During the class, you […]
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AFA Teal Room: Trivia Time
AFA Teal Room: Trivia Time
Trivia Time This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Friday, April 22, 2022 2:30pm ET Join AFA for some trivia! In this virtual community class, you will experience a fun and interactive trivia game. During each session, you will learn about a new topic and explore it from different perspectives. […]
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AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga With Cheryl
AFA Teal Room: Chair Yoga With Cheryl
Chair Yoga with Sheryl: Being Present This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Saturday, April 23, 2022 2:30pm ET Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT, for a chair yoga series that will open your heart and connect your mind and body. This practice will bring you a sense of freedom […]
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AFA Teal Room: Recreation with Rebecca
AFA Teal Room: Recreation with Rebecca
Recreation with Rebecca: Rainy Day Activities--Rock Photo Holder This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Sunday, April 24, 2022 2:30pm ET April showers bring May flowers! Therapist Rebecca Gonzalez will share different activities for rainy days when you’re stuck indoors throughout this series! Today, you will learn how to create […]
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AFA Teal Room: Mind, Muscle & Move!
AFA Teal Room: Mind, Muscle & Move!
Mind, Muscle & Move! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Monday, April 25, 2022 2:30pm ET Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact virtual chair fitness class to strengthen your muscles and your mind! You will follow simple movements that target all major muscle […]
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AFA Teal Room: Literature with Laurel
AFA Teal Room: Literature with Laurel
Literature with Laurel - Educated by Tara Westover This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Tuesday, April 26, 2022 2:30pm ET Laurel Gumpert, MPH, MBA, CHES, will dive deep into books she admires and relate them to public health experiences that resonate with us. In this virtual community class, we […]
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AFA Teal Room: Art with Marie
AFA Teal Room: Art with Marie
Art with Marie This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Wednesday, April 27, 2022 2:30pm ET Join Marie McLaughlin for a virtual art experience! You will reconnect with an earlier self by drawing a scene from childhood. Feel free to reflect on what comes to mind when looking at […]
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AFA Teal Room: Music with Monique & Stephen
AFA Teal Room: Music with Monique & Stephen
Music with Monique & Stephen: Celebrate National Blueberry Pie Day! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Thursday, April 28, 2022 2:30pm ET Join Monique & Stephen from SoulWorks Rhythm® for an experience filled with rhythm and creative music-making! Therapeutic rhythm-making is a versatile, easily accessible, fun way to […]