Virtual Community Class: Mindful Meditation
It is so important to find time for ourselves and connect from within. Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP for a relaxing afternoon of meditation! Connect the mind and body through the use of guided mediation and relaxation techniques. This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: […]
Virtual Community Class: Music Performance by Maya
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 virtual performance. All are welcome to sing along, move to the music, and enjoy listening while reminiscing. This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: […]
Virtual Voyage Wednesday: Follow the Brick Road to Herrick District Library
Join AFA for Virtual Voyage Wednesday! Every Wednesday evening, we will take you on virtual tours globally from the comfort of home. For this week, watch how they recreated a scene from Wizard of Oz, located outside of Herrick District Library in Holland, Michigan! Sit back, relax, and enjoy a virtual voyage! This event will take […]
Virtual Community Class: Stretch & Flex Fitness
Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programing, Jackie, 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. […]
Activity Tip for the Weekend: Women’s History Month – Let’s Get Inspired!
Join Jackie for today's activity tip where you will explore ideas in celebrating Women's History Month! Inspirational Quotes by Women: https://yourdream.liveyourdream.org/2019/03/inspirational-quotes-by-women-around-the-world/ Self-love Messages: https://act.liveyourdream.org/action/sendmessage/ Women TED Talks: https://www.ted.com/topics/women This event will take place on AFA's Facebook page: facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Virtual Community Class: Art with Marnie
Join Marnie Herlands, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT for a virtual art therapy session! During this virtual class, you will be creating paintings utilizing the technique of action/drip painting, made famous by American born painter Jackson Pollock. Pollock was a well-known painter in the abstract expressionist movement. For this class, you will focus on this painting technique to […]
Virtual Community Class: Chair Yoga Series – Arrive
Join Sheryl Oleksak, 500 ERYT for an 8-week 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 Arrive. This event will take place […]
Virtual Community Class: Art Appreciation with FOR LOVE & ART
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia – Join FOR LOVE & ART for art appreciation! Each week, you will virtually visit a partner museum’s artwork. You will reflect, recollect, and share your thoughts, feelings, and even body sensations. To celebrate art is to celebrate LIFE! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: […]
Movement Tip with Jackie
Stretching with a Thera Band – Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, every Monday for a brief movement tip! Each week, Jackie will provide a movement directive for you to explore at home. Feel free to save and revisit these directives anytime you need to move your body! This week we will explore […]
Virtual Community Class: Quogue Wildlife Refuge
Join AFA and the Quogue Wildlife Refuge to meet some of the wonderful frogs from New York. Quogue Wildlife Refuge is a 305-acre non-profit nature preserve nestled in the Village of Quogue, NY. Hop into a great lesson about the 9 species of native frogs that call Long Island home. Frog anatomy, amphibians, and life […]
