Week of Events
Virtual Community Class: Self-care Sunday: Caregiver Stress Reduction Series
Virtual Community Class: Self-care Sunday: Caregiver Stress Reduction Series
During this time of uncertainty, caregivers are the powerhouse of compassion and the first to be there, for individuals who need it the most. Today is your day! In this series, AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT, will provide a variety of self-care techniques for you to spark up your spirits and enrich […]
Activity Tip for the Week
Activity Tip for the Week
This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Virtual Community Class: Art with Emily
Virtual Community Class: Art with Emily
Join Emily Sharp, LCAT, ATR-BC, RYT-200, for virtual Art Therapy! During this virtual session, you will be guided to create a still life drawing of a bowl of fruit. You will also explore a mindfulness activity, where you will tune into the five senses. You are welcome to use any art making materials that you […]
Virtual Community Class: Barre Fitness
Virtual Community Class: Barre Fitness
Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT for a barre fitness class! Jackie is a certified barre instructor and Registered Dance-Movement Therapist. Barre is a blend of Pilates, Yoga, and dance that uses isometric movements to lengthen and strengthen various muscles, focusing on thighs, abs, and seat. In this class, participants will use […]
Virtual Community Class: Art with Margalit
Virtual Community Class: Art with Margalit
Expressive Magazine Collage: Join Margalit Cutler for an adventurous expressive collage class! In this virtual art class, you will think of an emotion and depict this emotion through paper collage using color, shapes, and the images they cut out. Using magazines, newspapers, and any gluing material available on hand, you will rip and cut pieces […]
Virtual Community Class: Mindful Meditation
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 for a relaxing afternoon of meditation! Connect the mind and body through the use of guided mediation and relaxation techniques. To protect the health and safety of our participants and staff during the […]
Activity Tip for the Weekend
Activity Tip for the Weekend
This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Virtual Community Class: Introduction to Barbershop Music & Performance
Virtual Community Class: Introduction to Barbershop Music & Performance
Plus One Quartet welcomes you to an introduction to barbershop music and performance! This virtual program will feature a mix of history accompanied with musical videos. Plus One Quartet will demonstrate a range of barbershop repertoire spanning from old to new. You may recognize some of these tunes, so please feel free to tap your […]
Virtual Community Class: Craft Corner with Rebecca
Virtual Community Class: Craft Corner with Rebecca
Week #4 – Propagating Plants & Painting: Join Rebecca, a Long Island-Based Artist and Therapeutic Recreation Student from Cortland University, for a 4-week craft series. In today’s session we will learn to propagate plants and paint their planters! Propagating plants is a great way for us to bring a little bit of nature into the […]