April 2008 Newsletter

Upcoming Events

Elder Service Providers April Lunch Meeting

It will be April 23rd from 11:30 until 1:00 at Mi Mexico, 241 Telegraph Rd, Bellingham, and will be hosted by Bellingham Health Care & Rehabilitation. The guest speaker is Terri Porra, RN, DNS, who will be talking about “Skilled Nursing… Not Just Long Term Care.”  Cost for the lunch is $12.00.  Please RSVP to Melinda Herrera, Admissions Coordinator at Bellingham Healthcare & Rehabilitation. Call 360.734.9295 or email Melinda.herrera@kindredhealthcare.com.

We meet the 4th Wed. of every month for lunch and a program/guest speaker. All are welcome.

Part-time Program Assistant Position Available with Interfaith Coalition

Interfaith Coalition is seeking a part-time program and administrative assistant for the Friendly Visitors program, a senior outreach program which matches compassionate volunteers with isolated seniors. Flexible 7-10 hours per week. If you have a passion for service, as well as excellent communication, computer and administrative skills, then please email laura@interfaith-coalition.org for a complete job description.

Interfaith Coalition Benefit Concert

Bassoonist Martin Kuuskmann performing early Baroque era, jazz and contemporary music with Terhi Miikki-Boersma on organ.

Sunday, April 27, 3 p.m.
First Congregational Church
2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham

Admission: $10 per person at the door
Proceeds benefit Interfaith Coalition’s Friendly Visitors program.

Alzheimer Society of Washington

Save the date - 9th Annual Miles for Memories Walk/5K Run. Saturday, April 26, 2008, Fairhaven Village Green in Bellingham. We're kicking off "Dirty Dan Days" in Fairhaven. Register your canine friends and compete for prizes for Most Fetching Dog/Human Couple, Most Personable, and Best Tail Wag. For  information please call 360-671-3316 or visit our web site: alzsociety.org.

Save the date - 2008 Spring Workshop, Christ the King Center, Friday, May 16, 2008, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Teepa Snow is presenting "Caregiving Gems" to help caregivers understand the progressive losses of a person with dementia. Pre-registration is required. Call for information 360-671-3316 or visit our web site: alzsociety.org.

Memory Awareness Screenings - a free service but donations are gratefully accepted. Third Tuesday of the month in 2008. Make an appointment by calling 360-671-3316, or drop in between 10:30 am - 12:30 pm at St. Luke's Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham. The screening is non-invasive, non-threatening and takes only a few minutes. Only you receive the results.

Note from the Editor

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