Week of Events
Virtual Community Class: Music with Monique & Stephen: Get Your Gratitude On!
Virtual Community Class: Music with Monique & Stephen: Get Your Gratitude On!
Therapeutic rhythm making is a versatile, easily accessible, fun way to reduce stress, boost the immune system and increase socialization! Join Monique & Stephen from SoulWorks Rhythm® for a rhythm-filled and creative music-making experience! In this session, you will get your gratitude on through the sweet sounds of music! (To honor national sandwich day, Nov […]
Activity Tip for the Week: No-Sew Blanket
Activity Tip for the Week: No-Sew Blanket
Let’s cozy up with this soft-arts craft! In this week’s activity tip, Jackie will show you the steps to create a no-sew blank! www.instructables.com This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Virtual Community Class: Art with Marnie
Virtual Community Class: Art with Marnie
Join Marnie Herlands, MS, ART-BC, LCAT for a virtual art therapy session! During this virtual community art session, you will be led through a brief mindful breathing exercise and then learn to create a freeform weaving using basic materials, including cardboard and yarn. Marnie will demonstrate how to create your own weaving loom and then […]
Virtual Community Class: Mindful Meditation with Jackie
Virtual Community Class: Mindful Meditation with Jackie
It is so important to find time for ourselves and connect from within. Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, for a relaxing afternoon of meditation! Connect the mind and body through the use of guided mediation and relaxation techniques. This event will be livestreamed on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Virtual Community Class: Musical Theater with Kristyn
Virtual Community Class: Musical Theater with Kristyn
Join Kristyn Pope, Radio City Rockette, Broadway performer, and choreographer, for a fun-filled virtual musical theater & movement class! In this virtual class, you will learn a piece of choreography set to a familiar Broadway hit. This class will be conducted in a standing format, but will include modifications for those who are seated. Singing […]
Virtual Voyage Wednesday: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Virtual Voyage Wednesday: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Join AFA for Virtual Voyage Wednesday! Every Wednesday evening we will take you on virtual tours around the world, from the comfort of home. For this week's Virtual Voyage Wednesday, we will premiere a winter wonderland tour of Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada! Sit back, relax, and enjoy a virtual voyage! This event will take place on […]
Virtual Community Class: Dance with Jackie
Virtual Community Class: Dance with Jackie
Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP for a rhythmic and up-lifting virtual dance and movement session! Both in chairs and standing, this 30-minute session incorporates dance and movement to awaken the body and inspire the soul. A variety of props may be used to encourage participants to move the body in […]
Life Story Snip-Its with Vita Story Club
Life Story Snip-Its with Vita Story Club
Life-Story Snip-Its is a short program presented every Thursday in November & December to spark memories and encourage discussion! Every week, a Vita Story Club facilitator will present a themed story prompt for you to explore independently or share with a loved one. This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.
Activity Tip for the Weekend: This Day in History Activity
Activity Tip for the Weekend: This Day in History Activity
It is great to learn something new every day! In this weekend’s Activity Tip, Jackie will show you just how to do that! Head over to this website: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history and dive into a bit of history every day or on a day that is special to you and learn something new! This event will take […]
Virtual Community Class: Gardening with Sallie
Virtual Community Class: Gardening with Sallie
Join Horticultural Therapist, Sallie Stutz for a virtual gardening class. In this virtual class, you will learn the difference between the three holiday cactus varieties. Basic plant information and their native environments will be discussed. You will also learn how to plant/transplant one and how to care for it. The holiday cactus is an “heirloom” […]
Virtual Community Class: Music Performance by Anthony & Friends
Virtual Community Class: Music Performance by Anthony & Friends
Music has this uncanny ability to bring back memories. There’s something about the catchiness of a melody that can truly stay within our soul. In this virtual community class, Anthony Ferrara & Friends will perform an original composition and songs from a variety of composers. Enjoy this relaxing virtual performance by AFA’s beloved musicians! This […]