Events

A Saint Therese Foundation - Give to the max - November 21, 2024   Click this link to Donate -  https://bit.ly/3YCTylZ

Join us as we gather to address critical issues and innovative solutions to improve health equity across North Texas. More details, including agenda and speakers, will follow soon. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.  For more information go to:  Health Equity Summit -Community Council of Greater Dallas (ccadvance.org)

2024 Virtual Alzheimer~s Education SeriesThe Alzheimer~s Association lowa Chapter is offering a free, monthly education series via Zoom in 2024 for caregivers, families and people living with Alzheimer~s and dementia to learn about all aspects of the disease.Visit the Program Events Calendar at alz.org/lowa to register.Contact Jessica Duncan at jsduncan@alz.org or 515.325.5287 with questions.EDUCATION SERIES SCHEDULEEvery 3rd Thursday at 11 a.m. CST

RSVP ashley@silverleafseniors.com  We ARE THANKFUL FORFAMILY, FRIENDS AND LOVED ONESPLEASE JOIN US FOR ATRADITIONAL LUNCH.EVERYONE IS INVITEDLIVE ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY: RYAN DUKE

Join our caregiving group as we support each other through conversation, laughter, and companionship. The size of the event will be limited to 10-12 people. Please call the Wellness Center office to RSVP for this event. 972-953-766This event is held on the third Thursday of the month from 1 - 2:30pm.

Talkspace is honoring Men~s Health Awareness Month, by gathering a panel of experts to share practical strategies for improving mens mental, physical, and relational health. During this free webinar, the panel will discuss the importance of and interplay between these three aspects of mens health, and why its essential that anyone who cares about men help break stigma around mental health discussions and support men in building the networks and habits that lead to holistic well-being. Register today! Click here!Attendees will take away:An understanding of how mens mental, physical, and relational health interactTips to improve mens health, addressing workplace and personal challengesThe latest science-backed support available

 Free Admission but Registration is Required. Scan the QR Code on the flyer or call 214-823-5700. Caregivers like you need trusted resources to help you care for your loved ones well.  This event includes: Health screenings  Connection to local caregiving resources  Live fitness and cooking demonstrations  Advice from healthcare experts  Lunch provided to registered participants

Let~s spread Christmas cheer again this year! We are hosting a Toy Drive to support the Children~s Advocacy Center of Collin County. Drop off your new toy donations in the boxes at the front desk by 12/14.

Memory Cafe is a class that is for both caregiver and their love one who has a level of cognitive or mental decline. We have fun interactive games and activities that also help with brain stimulation. It~s an opportunity for individuals struggling with memory loss and their family caregivers to interact with others in an encouraging, supportive environment. This class meets on the forth Wednesday of the month from 1-2pm. Consultation with counselor is necessary to determine if care recipient is appropriate prior to attending. Once approved, registration is required, and seat are limited. Contact our office at 972-953-7769 for more details or to sign up for this class. 

DMA FREE First Sundays: Access for All Every first Sunday of each month in 2024, the DMA will offer free exhibition admission once a month with DMA FREE First Sundays: Access for All. You heard us right! Guests who visit the Museum on the first Sunday of each month will have the opportunity to experience exhibitions including He Said/She Said: Contemporary Women Artists Interject and The Impressionist Revolution from Monet to Matisse, typically a $30 value, at NO COST, in addition to dynamic on-site programs and over 5,000 years of stunning permanent collection works! Generous support is provided by Art Bridges Foundations Access for All program.No ticket reservations are required for DMA FREE First Sundays: Access for All. DMA FREE First Sundays also includes Open Studio from noon to 4:00 p.m. and a docent-led Collections Highlights Tour from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Our next Senior Care Networking Group will be October 1st at 8:30am.  We will be meeting at Rambling Oaks Courtyard Assisted LivingOur special guest speaker will be Matt Bonander, PT, DPT. with Focus Care Rehab. He will be presenting Integrated care, principles for growth and business development.  Breakfast and door prizes will be provided. Moving forward, we will also be sending out invitations and sharing community updates via our new Facebook group (link here) - so please feel free to join!  Please help spread the word, and I look forward to seeing everyone there!

Let~s spread Christmas cheer again this year! We are hosting a Toy Drive to support the Children~s Advocacy Center of Collin County. Drop off your new toy donations in the boxes at the front desk by 12/14.

Up & out is a welcoming and supportive group for LGBT caregivers who are currently caring for someone who is 50 or older. This is a safe space to receive support, make new connections, talk about your frustrations as a caregiver, as well as gain new skills to help manage and reduce your stress.REGISTER HERE

We invite you to an educational panel discussion on Womens Care, spanning from preconception through pregnancy and into older age. This event aims to address critical topics and provide valuable information for women at various stages of their lives.  Registration required. Light Breakfast will be provided. Register today at  https://first-united.co/BreakfastSeries3

For more information and to RSVP, please call 214-670-5227.

Held on the first Thursday morning of the month from 10-11:30am held in the atrium right outside the Wellness Center office. Call the Wellness Center at 972-953-7669 if you need more information or would like to attend any of these events.

Cuidar de un ser querido mayor puede ser desafiante e incluso abrumador a veces. No lo hagas solo. Esta sesin lo ayudar a identificar algunos componentes claves al cuidar a una persona mayor como la evaluacin de la seguridad en el hogar, la organizacin de documentos importantes, la identificacin de recursos comunitarios y la movilizacin de su red de atencin. REGISTER HERE

Let~s spread Christmas cheer again this year! We are hosting a Toy Drive to support the Children~s Advocacy Center of Collin County. Drop off your new toy donations in the boxes at the front desk by 12/14.

Mental aerobics is a program designed to enhance the self-esteem and cognitive functioning of older adults where the emphasis is on having fun, the cooperative sharing of ideas, and the development of solutions to challenging problems. Our facilitator brings to the group puzzles, critical thinking worksheets, and both math and word problems to be solved. We even solve the daily Wordle and Boggle puzzles together. Older person who may no longer believe they can produce creative answers and solve such problems are encouraged to believe in themselves by their own successful performance. This class meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 10:30-11:30 am in classroom 2 at the Sam Johnson Recreation Center. 

 Space is limited. RSVP by Dec. 6 by calling 469-218-5196 or visiting ccyoung.org/events 2 p.m. Doors open2:30 p.m. Reception with performance by Open Classical3 4 p.m. Orpheus Chamber Singers and Texas Boys Choir performances

Approximately 3.2 million caregivers are spouses in America today. Spouses spend more hours each week, doing more intense tasks with less outside help than any other family caregiver. Join our virtual caregiver support group for those who are caring for a senior. This group offers opportunities to share experiences of the caregiving journey, learn about resources available, as well as give and receive support.  REGISTER HEREClick here for information on Beth Jackson, the facilitator of this support group.

Join others for support, strength and encouragement through the ebb and flow of the dementia journey. Questions? Call 469-814-9162

Join our virtual caregiver support group for adult children and loved ones who are caring for parents or family members. This group offers opportunities to share experiences of the caregiving journey, learn self-care and coping skills, and give and receive support. REGISTER HEREClick here for information on Beth Jackson, the facilitator of this support group.

Registration is required: CSP@theseniorsource.org