Two provide webinars on Trans Healthcare in Montgomery County

Let’s Talk HIV | Trans Health in Montgomery County
Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 | 3-4:00 p.m.

In its Plan to End HIV, Montgomery County cites lack of access to healthcare for trans and gender expansive residents as a barrier to HIV prevention and treatment. In this virtual module, panelists will discuss the landscape of trans healthcare in Montgomery County, including insight into how healthcare and social service environments affirm or exclude trans people, and how MoCo-based providers can do better.

1 nursing and/or social work CEU credit will be offered for this training through our partners at MAAETC. REGISTER HERE: https://www.maaetc.org/events/view/17426

 

What is Gender Affirming Care?
Thursday, May 27th | 10 to 11:30 a.m.

A learning module for healthcare and social service providers working to create welcoming environments for trans and gender expansive clients.
Trainer: Julian Harris, MSW, LICSW

1 nursing and/or social work CEU credit will be offered for this training through our partners at MAAETC. Register here: https://www.maaetc.org/events/view/17427

National Older Americans Month - Light of Spark - program

 

Our Time Machine - a magical documentary about a father and son's Alzheimer's journey - June 10 at 7pm

 

Alzheimer’s Association - National Capital Area Chapter, Early-Stage Social Engagement Programs - Memory Cafes

Alzheimer’s Association Memory Cafes offer a fun and relaxed way for people living with early-stage

memory loss to get connected with one another through social events that promote interaction and companionship. Please note that all groups are meeting over the phone or on-line, due to coronavirus precautions. Pre-registration is required, please contact Sheila Griffith at 240.844.3608 or sagriffith@alz.org

Rockville Senior Center
Every Monday, 12:00-1:00 pm

Olney Library
4th Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm

Oasis at Macy’s Home Store
1st Friday, 2:00-3:00 pm

Leisure World
Last Thursday, 2:00-3:00 pm


Questions: please call Sheila Griffith, Program Manager, Montgomery County-240-844-3608 or email: sagriffith@alz.org

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Alzheimer's Association Care Consultation Services
Feel overwhelmed and confused after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or dementia? We're here to help. Our care consultation services are designed to provide you and family support in coping with dementia (form pre-diagnosis to end-of-life). You will receive one on one advice over the phone to better understand the disease, to manage care, and to make more informed treatment decisions. Please call our Helpline: 800.272.3900

Alzheimer’s Association - National Capital Area Chapter, Alzheimer's Association Support Groups

Peer-led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. All support groups are

facilitated by trained volunteers. If you are considering attending a support group note that groups are meeting over the phone or virtually due to coronavirus precautions. Please contact the facilitator listed to verify meeting information and receive meeting instructions.


Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church | 1st and 3rd Friday at 11:45 a.m. | Elaine Byergo 301.906.2520, Lynn Meltzer 301.407.1066| RSVP Required. Call the facilitator.

Gaithersburg Library | 2nd Thursdays at 6:30p.m. | Kim Painter kim.alzassoc@gmail.com 301.467.2157, Joan Quinlan joanquinlan@outlook.com, 301.401.3145 | RSVP Required. Contact the facilitator.

Sunrise of Rockville | 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. | Carole Ashendorf csa9606@gmail.com, 281.216.0940 | RSVP Required. Contact the facilitator.

Arden Courts of Silver Spring | 1st Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. | Wendy Johnson 240.413.8690 | RSVP Required. Contact the facilitator.

Arden Courts of Potomac | 4th Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. | Michael Smith smithmw78@georgetown.edu | RSVP Required. Contact the facilitator.

Holy Cross Resource Center | (Three groups for adult children) | Mondays at 6:00 p.m., Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m., Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., | Sister Kathy Weber 301.754.7152 | RSVP Required. Call the facilitator.

Holy Cross Resource Center | (Three groups for spouses) | Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., Thursdays at 3:00 p.m., Fridays at 10:00 a.m. | Sister Kathy Weber 301.754.7152 | RSVP Required. Call the facilitator.

Leisure World on Georgia Avenue | 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. | Sandy Levy smlevy54@gmail.com , 781.595.8732, Nina Helwig, ninahelwig5@gmail.com | RSVP Required. Contact the facilitator.

Café Latino (Spanish language) | 1st and 3rd Saturday at 6:00 p.m. | Bee McClean and Reyna Portillo alzcafelatino@gmail.com | RSVP Required. Contact the facilitators.

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Alzheimer's Association Care Consultation Services
Feel overwhelmed and confused after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or dementia? We're here to help. Our care consultation services are designed to provide you and family support in coping with dementia (form pre-diagnosis to end-of-life). You will receive one on one advice over the phone to better understand the disease, to manage care, and to make more informed treatment decisions. Please call our Helpline: 800.272.3900

Alzheimer’s Association - National Capital Area Chapter, Education Programs

Based on the guidance from local public health agencies, our staff in all locations are working remotely.

Alzheimer’s Association programs continue virtually in the immediate term. We will re-evaluate these measures on an ongoing basis and resume in person engagements as soon as we are able, based on public health guidelines.


To register for one of these free online courses, please call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 or go online to alz.org/crf. Registration is required.


HEALTHY LIVING FOR YOUR BRAIN AND BODY
At any age, there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health, keep our brains well and possibly delay the onset of cognitive decline. This workshop covers four areas of lifestyle habits that are associated with healthy aging. This program is designed for individuals of any age who are looking for information and hands on tools to help incorporate recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
Tuesday, May 4, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.


UNDERSTANDING AND RESPONDING TO DEMENTIA-RELATED BEHAVIORS
Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways people living with dementia communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common triggers, and learn strategies to help manage some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.
Friday, May 14, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.


LEGAL AND FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease makes planning for the future more important than ever. Concerns about care provision and programs that can help offset costs mean that families need accurate information about legal and financial planning specific to the disease. This workshop is a two –part interactive program where you can learn how to put plans in place, how to access legal and financial resources near you.
Wednesday, May 27, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Part 2)


THE 10 WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S
Am I getting old or getting Alzheimer’s? Is forgetfulness a natural part of aging? When does memory difficulty signal a larger problem? This program provides an understanding of the difference between normal aging and when symptoms reveal a larger problem.
Wednesday, May 27, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Alzheimer's Association Care Consultation Services
Feel overwhelmed and confused after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or dementia? We're here to help. Our care consultation services are designed to provide you and family support in coping with dementia (form pre-diagnosis to end-of-life). You will receive one on one advice over the phone to better understand the disease, to manage care, and to make more informed treatment decisions. Please call our Helpline: 800.272.3900  

Caregiver TeleConnection - May edition

 

Silver Spring Town Center - Events

Share your Travel Photos & Stories! Postcards from the Edge: A Gathering of Globetrotters Sharing Rapid-Fire Travelogues VI + Happy Hour with SSTCi Executive Director Lisa Martin Friday, May 14th 5pm-7pm FREE & Everyone Welcome! Virtually on Zoom: CLICK HERE to Register for Link in Advance to Ensure Your Space! Join us for part VI of an SSTCi special event: Postcards from the Edge: A Gathering of Globetrotters Sharing Rapid-Fire Travelogues facilitated by SSTCi Executive Director Lisa Martin Friday, May 14 5pm-7pm. Bring your beverage of choice as this will also be a combined virtual Happy Hour to connect and share travel stories.   Share photos and a story of a special place you've visited One photo of you, plus up to 5 others and tell us about your trip!   * Pick your 5-6 photos of ONE special place/destination in the world you have visited.   * Include a photo that includes you at the site.    * Then share with a 3 minute or less story.   During the share & tell time, we will also be enjoying an international happy hour, so please come prepared with a cocktail (or other beverage) from a special place in the world. You may be asked to share the recipe!    This is a FREE event & everyone is welcome, but space for "presenters" is limited. Others who may not want to share, are still welcome to join us. But everyone needs to RSVP for the Zoom info. About Our Facilitator   Lisa Martin hiking in Viru Raba Bog in Estonia Summer 2019   Lisa Martin has over 25 years of experience working with arts and cultural organizations on both US coasts, as well as across Europe.    Lisa has served as Executive Director of Silver Spring Town Center Inc since November 2011. As the first Executive Director of SSTCi (a 501c3), she has oversight of over 100 ongoing SSTCi programs and events that take place throughout the year in Downtown Silver Spring primarily at the Silver Spring Civic Building and Veterans Plaza. These events include the Silver Spring Blues Festival & Blues Week, the Harvest Moon Festival, Tribute to America's Veterans Concert, as well as SSTCi's Arts Salon and Civic Café, plus performance series on Veterans Plaza, including Twilight Tuesdays and Wednesday Night STARZ. Lisa has also created a number of special events, as well as SSTCi's World Bazaars two other popular programs: SSTCi's Film & Lecture Series and SSTCi's SPARKLE "Senior Programs Aimed at Re-Kindling Lifetime Engagement presented in collaboration with Silver Spring Village.   She has over 25 years of experience working with arts and cultural organizations and events, both domestically and abroad, including the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, VSA Arts International Festival in Washington, DC; San Diego Opera, the San Diego Museum of Man, the Parnu International Anthropology and Documentary Film Festival in Estonia, as well as a wide variety of embassy events. She has also worked in research and evaluation for museums, galleries, science centers and historic sites.   Lisa is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer having served as an English Teacher in Estonia 96-98. She has served on boards related to international development and cultural exchange, including the international board of directors of Partners of the Americas, and as president of the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Washington DC. In 2013, as part of a Partners of the Americas cultural exchange, she traveled to Brasilia on an Education and Culture Program travel grant sponsored by the US State Department. As part of this exchange, she gave several presentations entitled Community Building Through the Arts in Public Spaces, which details her work with SSTCi in particular and creative placemaking in general.   She has a Master's Degree in Arts Management from American University, a BS in Cultural Anthropology and BA in Journalism from San Diego State University, as well as an Executive Certificate in Facilitation from the Institute of Transformational Leadership at Georgetown University.   Lisa is recipient of the 2016 Montgomery County Executive's Award for Excellence in the Arts & Humanities for Community Leadership, and is a member of the 2017 Core Class of Leadership Montgomery.   Lisa is an avid traveler having visited over 30 countries and over 40 of the 50 states with a tendency to visit certain places of the world over and over again where she has family and/or friends, or simply a special connection.   In her spare time, she also enjoys visiting festivals and museums, films, theatre, comedy writing, doing art (encaustic, mosaics & collage), and singing in two choirs, including the Washington International Chorus and the Baltimore Washington Estonian Choir. Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. | 240.595.8818 |  Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910 | www.silverspringtowncenter.com ‌ ‌ ‌

 

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Virtual The Artist Vibe Friday, April 30 Enjoy live music and shop directly from local artisans online with The Artist Vibe! This monthly virtual event, hosted by Tinesi Minikon, will feature one local performing artist and one local visual artist/artisan. Featured Artist: Johanna Kalin, Metal Jewelry Artisan Featured Performer: Jean-Francis Varre, Vocalist and Guitarist Learn More & Register In-Person Wheaton Arts Parade: Plein Air Demonstration Saturday, May 1 Drop by to observe artists as they paint en plein air, French for “in the open air.”   Painting and drawing outdoors enables artists to capture changing details of weather and light as they occur.  The plein air artists are all either current or former artists with the Wheaton Arts Parade, whose exhibit, Path of Pyramids, is on the Museum grounds until May 23. Learn More  & Register Virtual Documentary Screening and Artist Talk Sunday, May 2 A screening of artist Alyscia Cunningham’s 30-minute film I Am More Than My Hair, telling the stories of women who have lost their hair and exploring the meaning of beauty. Ms. Cunningham seeks to educate the viewer and bring awareness to alopecia (the partial or complete absence of hair from areas of the body where it normally grows). The screening will be followed by a talk by Cunningham and Q&A. Learn More & Register Current Exhibits I Am More Than My Hair Open Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, and Fridays 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. An exhibition aimed at changing the perception of hair loss and industry-standard beauty while creating inclusion and accessibility for those who are experiencing loss of hearing and sight. Learn More Anthony Gaskins, The Hat Man Open Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, and Fridays 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. A collection of handcrafted hats by artist and milliner Anthony Gaskins.  Mr. Gaskins is the creator of “Caps for Chemo,” an idea he developed after losing his parents, sister, and mentor to cancer.  His hats showcase one way cancer patients can recapture confidence after experiencing the hair loss that often accompanies chemotherapy. Learn More Path Of Pyramids Outdoor Sculpture Walk Open daily. On-site parking is available. An outdoor exhibit of 13 human-sized pyramids designed by Montgomery County Artists. Come take a walk along the “Path of Pyramids.” Each of these large pyramid sculptures was created by a local artist and they all speak to Wheaton’s diverse cultures. Learn More Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your web browser Follow Us Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road  | Sandy Spring, Maryland 20860 (301) 774-0022 | info@sandyspringmuseum.org