EVENTS SCHEDULE

A current listing of all support groups, education events and fundraisers for Alzheimer Society of Durham Region (ASDR)

 

Please note: In addition to the following groups and events, ASDR offers Early Stage Support Groups for persons in the early stages of Alzheimer Disease or a related dementia and their care partners. These concurrent groups are offered at scheduled times throughout the year. Pre-registration required. Please call the office at 905-576-2567 or 1-888-301-1106 for further details.

July 2008

July 2 Wed

1:00 – 3:00

Oshawa/Whitby
Support Group

Alzheimer Society Oshawa Centre (Office Tower) Suite 207

July 7 Mon

6:30 – 8:30

Public Information Night
Overview of Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementia, Alzheimer Durham services and community supports
Free
Pre-registration requested by calling 905-579-6111 x 5800

Legends Centre Branch, Oshawa Public Library
1661 Harmony Road North, Oshawa

July 9 Wed

10:00 – 12:00

Ajax-Pickering
Support Group
(Morning)

Life Centre House
1 Marsh Lane, Ajax
1st Floor Lounge

July 15 Tues

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

East Durham
Support Group

Lakeridge Health Bowmanville
47 Liberty St. S.
Lecture Rm A

July 16 Wed

9:00 – 10:30

Men’s Breakfast
Club

Denny’s Restaurant AMC Plaza Whitby

July 16 Wed

1:00 – 3:00

Oshawa/Whitby
Support Group

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church,
209 Cochrane St. Whitby

July 17 Thur

9:30 – noon

Family Caregiver Education Workshop
Register in advance
$5.00 fee to cover resources
Call office to register 905-576-2567

Alzheimer Society Oshawa Centre (Office Tower) Suite 207

July 21 Mon

9:00 – 12:00

North Durham
Satellite Office
In Port Perry

Community Care
Scugog Office
181 Perry Street, Lower Level

July 21 Mon

1:00 – 4:00

North Durham
Satellite Office
In Beaverton

Community Employment Resource Centre, 397 Simcoe Street

July 22 Tues

6:30 – 8:30

Caring with Confident Education Session – Middle Stages of Alzheimer Disease and related dementia
Call 905-576-2567 to register

Alzheimer Society Oshawa Centre (Office Tower) Suite 207

July 23 Wed

6:30 – 8:30

Ajax/Pickering
Support Group
(Evening)

Community Care Adult Day Program
1420 Bayly St. W., Unit 6, Pickering

July 29 Tues

1:30 – 3:30

North Durham
Support Group

Trinity United Church
20 First St.,
Uxbridge

August 2008

Aug 5 Tues

6:00 – 8:00

Education Series
Dementia 911 – In case of emergency – Hospitalization 911
Workshop for Family Caregivers
$5 Registration Fee
Call 905-576-2567 to register

Alzheimer Society Oshawa Centre (Office Tower)
Suite 207

Aug 6 Wed

1:00 – 3:00

Oshawa/Whitby
Support Group

Alzheimer Society Oshawa Centre (Office Tower)
Suite 207

Aug 12 Tues

6:00 – 8:00

Education Series
Dementia 911 – “They’re Bored – What Can I Do?” Planning Meaningful Activities
Workshop for Family Caregivers
$5 Registration Fee
Call 905-56-2567 to register

Alzheimer Society Oshawa Centre (Office Tower)
Suite 207

Aug 18 Mon

9:00 – 12:00

North Durham
Satellite Office
In Port Perry

Community Care
Scugog Office
181 Perry Street,
Lower Level

Aug 18 Mon

1:00 – 4:00

North Durham
Satellite Office
In Beaverton

Community Employment Resource Centre, 397 Simcoe Street

Aug 13 Wed

10:00 – 12:00

Ajax-Pickering
Support Group
(Morning)

Life Centre House
1 Marsh Lane, Ajax
1st Floor Lounge

Aug 19 Tues

6:00 – 8:00

Education Series – Dementia 911
“They’re Doing This to Spite Me! Communication Tips and Approaches to Responsive Behaviours
Workshop for Family Caregivers
$5 Registration Fee
Call 905-576-2567 to register

Alzheimer Society Oshawa Centre (Office Tower)
Suite 207

Aug 21 Thur

9:30 – 12 noon

Family Caregiver Education Workshop
Register in advance
$5.00 fee to cover resources
Call office to register 905-576-2567

Alzheimer Society Oshawa Centre (Office Tower) Suite 207

Aug 19 Tues

6:00 to 8:00

East Durham
Support Group

Lakeridge Health Bowmanville
47 Liberty St. S.
Lecture Rm A

Aug 20 Wed

9:00 – 10:30

Men’s Breakfast
Club

Denny’s Restaurant AMC Plaza Whitby

Aug 20 Wed

1:00 – 3:00

Oshawa/Whitby
Support Group

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church,
209 Cochrane St. Whitby

Aug 26 Tues

1:30 – 3:30

North Durham
Support Group

Trinity United Church
20 First St.,
Uxbridge

Aug 26 Tues

6:00 – 8:00

Education Series – Dementia 911
Is This Normal? Caregiver Emotions and Reactions
Workshop for Family Caregivers
$5 Registration Fee
Call 905-576-2567 to register

Alzheimer Society Oshawa Centre (Office Tower)
Suite 207

Aug 27 Wed

6:30 – 8:30

Ajax/Pickering
Support Group
(Evening)

Community Care
Adult Day Program
1420 Bayly St. W., Unit 6, Pickering

September 2008

Sept 3 Wed

1:00 – 3:00

Oshawa/Whitby
Support Group

Alzheimer Society Oshawa Centre (Office Tower)
Suite 207

Sept 9 Tues

10:00 – noon

“Living Well with Dementia” workshop for persons with dementia and their caregivers
$5 Registration Fee
Call 905-576-2567 to register

Alzheimer Society Oshawa Centre (Office Tower)
Suite 207

Sept 10 Wed

10:00 – 12:00

Ajax-Pickering
Support Group
(Morning)

Life Centre House
1 Marsh Lane, Ajax
1st Floor Lounge

Sept 15 Mon

9:00 – 12:00

North Durham
Satellite Office
In Port Perry

Community Care
Scugog Office
181 Perry Street, Lower Level

Sept 15 Mon

1:00 – 4:00

North Durham
Satellite Office
In Beaverton

Community Employment Resource Centre
397 Simcoe Street
Beaverton

Sept 18 Thur

Coffee Break fundraiser
Call 905-576-2567 to find out how you can participate

Sept 16 Tues

6:00 to 8:00

East Durham
Support Group

Lakeridge Health Bowmanville
47 Liberty St. S.
Lecture Rm A

Sept 17 Wed

9:00 – 10:30

Men’s Breakfast
Club

Denny’s Restaurant AMC Plaza Whitby

Sept 17 Wed

1:00 – 3:00

Oshawa/Whitby
Support Group

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church,
209 Cochrane St. Whitby

Sept 17 Wed

1:00 – 4:00

Professional Caregiver Education Workshop – Part 1
Overview of Alzheimer Disease and related dementia, strategies for effective communication and understanding challenging behaviour
Call 905-576-2567 to register
$5.00 registration fee to cover materials

Alzheimer Society Oshawa Centre (Office Tower)
Suite 207

Sept 18 Thur

9:30 – noon

Family Caregiver Education Workshop
Register in advance
$5.00 fee to cover resources
Call office to register 905-576-2567

Alzheimer Society Oshawa Centre (Office Tower) Suite 207

Sept 30 Tues

1:30 – 3:30

North Durham
Support Group

Trinity United Church
20 First St.
Uxbridge

Sept 24 Wed

1:00 – 4:00

Professional Caregiver Education Workshop – Part 2
Supporting the family, helping the person with dementia with activities and enhancing strengths
Call 905-576-2567 to register
$5.00 registration fee to cover materials

Alzheimer Society Oshawa Centre (Office Tower)
Suite 207

Sept 24 Wed

6:30 – 8:30

Ajax-Pickering
Support Group
(Evening)

Community Care
Adult Day Program
1420 Bayly St. W., Unit 6, Pickering