Virtual Community Class: Art with Marie
Join artist Marie McLaughlin for a virtual art experience! In this session, you will create a self-portrait by simply looking into a mirror and drawing what you see! Marie will provide a variety of techniques. You will be given opportunities to draw creatively and express your true self. List of supplies: Paper no larger than […]
Virtual Community Class: Sing-Along with AFA
Join AFA for an enriching and fun sing-along! In this Virtual Community Class, song lyrics will be presented on your screen to follow and sing along. Warm up that voice and let’s sing to some amazing music of Dean Martin! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
Virtual Community Class: Music with Monique & Stephen
Music with Monique & Stephen: Haunted Beats: Happy Hallowrhythms! - 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. These programs are designed to engage participants in their […]
2021 Alzheimer’s Walk
AFA's 2021 Alzheimer's Walk is a hybrid in-person and virtual fundraising event for friends, families, and individuals with a connection to Alzheimer’s disease that enables walkers to take their passion and philanthropic spirit and turn it into a positive experience aimed to help AFA help more people living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Participants […]
Virtual Community Class: Recreation with Rebecca – Spooky Season Series
Tarot Cards—Explained – Join Recreational Therapist Rebecca Gonzalez to get you in the autumn and “spooky season” spirit! In this session, Rebecca will explain tarot cards, show you the differences between tarot and oracle cards, why they are used, how to find a deck, and much more. This educational session will get your curiosity to grow […]
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga with Sheryl
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 leave you with feelings of safety and comfort. This week’s focus is “inner child.” This event will take place […]
Virtual Community Class: Stretch & Flex Fitness
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 and sneakers, and join us for a fun fitness class! No prior fitness experience required. This […]
Virtual Community Class: Art with Hearts Need Art
Roses Can Be Any Color: Roses are red….or blue or green or orange or any color you want them to be. Hannah guides us through a fun (yes, you get to scribble!) way to create with crayons and paint. Supplies: Mixed media paper Paper plate Paper towels Sponges or brushes Paint Crayons Water Imagination This […]
LIVE Interactive Webinar Training: Aging Through Traumatic Stress-Analyzing the Effects of Traumatic Stress and Race on Alzheimer’s Disease
Recent studies have shown there is a higher rate of Alzheimer’s disease among BIPOC, particularly African Americans and Latinos. This LIVE INTERACTIVE virtual workshop teaches social and cultural competency in dementia care while exploring the potential risk factors that increase the likelihood of dementia, especially from the effects of racial traumatic stress on the brain. […]
Virtual Community Class: Sing-Along with AFA
Join AFA for an enriching and fun sing-along! In this Virtual Community Class, song lyrics will be presented on your screen to follow and sing along. Warm up that voice and lets sing to some amazing music! Today's theme: Candy Songs for National Candy Day. This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
Virtual Community Class: Storytelling & Art with Kathryne
Join Kathryne for an inspiring storytelling session! In this virtual session, you will examine history, art, culture, and other topics of interest through the process of TimeSlips Storytelling and collective conversation. You will explore 3 works of art that are interconnected in some way or another. You will create a story for one of the […]
Virtual Community Class: Recreation with Rebecca – Gratitude Tree Craft
Join Recreational Therapist Rebecca Gonzalez for a fall-themed craft! In this virtual crafting session, you will dig deep into your heart, find the things you are most grateful and create a “Gratitude Tree”! This is the season filled with appreciation, gratitude, and love. Let’s celebrate by being creative! Supplies: Sticks found outdoors or store bought […]
