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SUMMARY:Dementia Caregiver Support Group (Alzheimer's Association)
DESCRIPTION:Dementia Caregiver Support Group (Alzheimer’s Association) \nFirst Tuesday of the Month at 12:30 pm  – Caregiver Support Group at the Waverly Health Center. Caregivers are welcome to bring their loved ones with dementia/Alzheimer’s to participate in a separate music therapy group at the same time. \nContact Megan Pedersen with questions or to sign up: | Office: 563.293.8058 | mepedersen@alz.org
URL:https://dementiafriendlyiowa.org/event/dementia-caregiver-support-group-alzheimers-association-2024-10-01/
LOCATION:Waverly Health Center\, 312 9th St SW\, Waverly\, Iowa\, 50667
CATEGORIES:Cedar Valley
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SUMMARY:Memory Circle @ Cedar Falls Community Center
DESCRIPTION:A group of people with dementia and their partners\, who get together for mutual companionship in an effort to add friends\, enrichment\, and fun to their lives. Meets Tuesdays at 2pm at the Cedar Falls Community Center. Contact Mary Fogarty at mailmrf@cfu.net with questions or call 319-277-1900.
URL:https://dementiafriendlyiowa.org/event/memory-circle-cedar-falls-community-center-2024-10-01/
LOCATION:Cedar Falls Community Center\, 528 Main St\, Cedar Falls\, 50613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cedar Valley
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SUMMARY:Friends Memory Café @ Hartman Reserve Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:The Friends Memory Café at Hartman Reserve Nature Center is a monthly program to support leisure\, fun\, and friendship for people living with dementia or memory impairment\, their caregivers\, and all others interested in being a part of this supportive community! The events feature refreshments and nature-related programs or activities. Weather permitting\, activities and programs may include time outdoors. Meets every first Wednesday of the month at 10am. Free and open to the public. Participants living with dementia are asked to have a friend\, family member\, or care partner accompany them. \nCall 319-214-0711 to reserve your place!
URL:https://dementiafriendlyiowa.org/event/friends-memory-cafe-hartman-reserve-nature-center-2024-10-02/
LOCATION:Hartman Reserve Nature Center\, 657 Reserve Drive\, Cedar Falls\, IA\, 50613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cedar Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T140000
DTSTAMP:20220809T150142Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T150142Z
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SUMMARY:Memory Circle @ Cedar Falls Community Center
DESCRIPTION:A group of people with dementia and their partners\, who get together for mutual companionship in an effort to add friends\, enrichment\, and fun to their lives. Meets Tuesdays at 2pm at the Cedar Falls Community Center. Contact Mary Fogarty at mailmrf@cfu.net with questions or call 319-277-1900.
URL:https://dementiafriendlyiowa.org/event/memory-circle-cedar-falls-community-center-2024-10-08/
LOCATION:Cedar Falls Community Center\, 528 Main St\, Cedar Falls\, 50613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cedar Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T170000
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SUMMARY:Become a Dementia Friend! (West Des Moines)
DESCRIPTION:You can become a Dementia Friend by attending a one-hour informational session to learn about  living with dementia and the simple things you  can do to support someone living with dementia. This one-hour session is a session led by Dementia Friends Champion\, Hayl Bergeland. You’ll learn some basics of dementia such as what dementia is\, how it can affect a person\, some tips for communicating with people who have dementia\, and other ways to support people with dementia. Free & open to the public! \nDate: Wednesday\, October 9 \nTime: 4:00-5:00pm \nLocation: Grand Living at Tower Place (540 S 51st St\, West Des Moines\, IA) \nFood and beverages provided. Register by October 8. Contact Connie Bever: 515-410-6197 | cbever@grandliving.com
URL:https://dementiafriendlyiowa.org/event/become-a-dementia-friend-west-des-moines-2/
LOCATION:Grand Living at Tower Place\, 540 S. 51st Street\, West Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50265
CATEGORIES:General
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T153000
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SUMMARY:Become a Dementia Friend! (Denison)
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URL:https://dementiafriendlyiowa.org/event/become-a-dementia-friend-denison-2/
LOCATION:Silveridge Assisted Living\, 222 South 20th St\, Denison\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T120000
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SUMMARY:Become a Dementia Friend! (Ely)
DESCRIPTION:Ely (First Presbyterian Church) – Sunday\, October 13 (10:45am) \nYou can become a Dementia Friend by attending a one-hour informational session to learn about living with dementia and the simple things you can do to support someone living with dementia. \nWhat Happens at the Information Session? This one-hour session is led by a Dementia Friends Champion\, Diane Reist. You’ll learn some basics of dementia such as what dementia is\, how it can affect a person\, some tips for communicating with people who have dementia\, and other ways to support people with dementia. \nDate: Sunday\, October 13 (10:45am) \nLocation: First Presbyterian Church near Ely (11100 Spanish Road\, Ely\, Iowa 52227) \nQuestions: Call (319) 848-4624. \nFree and open to the public! No registration necessary.
URL:https://dementiafriendlyiowa.org/event/become-a-dementia-friend-ely-2/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Ely\, 11100 Spanish Road\, Ely\, Iowa\, 52227
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T110000
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UID:5033-1728903600-1728907200@dementiafriendlyiowa.org
SUMMARY:Become a Dementia Friend! (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The free one-hour session is a discussion led by a Dementia Friends Champion. You’ll learn some basics of dementia such as what dementia is\, what it’s like to live with dementia\, and some tips for communicating with people who have dementia. Everyone who attends is encouraged to turn their new understanding of dementia into a practical action that can help someone living in your community. The action can be as big or as small as you choose—every action counts!\n\nZoom- July 30 (11am-12pm)\, August 29 (9-10am)\, September 10 (5-6pm)\, September 25 (2-3pm)\, or October 14 (11am-12pm).\nRegister for free here: https://forms.gle/EBCS3xmsZV8iZ2P37 \nIf you have questions\, call 319-287-1182 or email mzimmerman@nei3a.org
URL:https://dementiafriendlyiowa.org/event/become-a-dementia-friend-virtual-13-2024-10-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cedar Valley,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T130000
DTSTAMP:20240723T164919Z
CREATED:20240723T164629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T164919Z
UID:5027-1728903600-1728910800@dementiafriendlyiowa.org
SUMMARY:Become a Dementia Friends Champion! (Volunteer)
DESCRIPTION:Seeking Champion Volunteers: Do you want to become a Dementia Friends Champion?\n\nA champion attends an additional training to be able to present Dementia Friends Information sessions to the public. Champion Volunteers are asked to present at least two sessions per year.\n\nThe Champion training will be offered via Zoom on Monday\, October 14\, 11am-1pm (via Zoom). The first hour of the training is a standard Dementia Friends session\, and the second hour is training on how to be successful as a Champion presenter.\n\nQuestions? Email Megan at mzimmerman@nei3a.org or call 319-239-2902. Register for free here: https://forms.gle/EBCS3xmsZV8iZ2P37
URL:https://dementiafriendlyiowa.org/event/become-a-dementia-friends-champion-volunteer-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cedar Valley,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T140000
DTSTAMP:20220809T150142Z
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SUMMARY:Memory Circle @ Cedar Falls Community Center
DESCRIPTION:A group of people with dementia and their partners\, who get together for mutual companionship in an effort to add friends\, enrichment\, and fun to their lives. Meets Tuesdays at 2pm at the Cedar Falls Community Center. Contact Mary Fogarty at mailmrf@cfu.net with questions or call 319-277-1900.
URL:https://dementiafriendlyiowa.org/event/memory-circle-cedar-falls-community-center-2024-10-15/
LOCATION:Cedar Falls Community Center\, 528 Main St\, Cedar Falls\, 50613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cedar Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T140000
DTSTAMP:20220922T212518Z
CREATED:20220922T212518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T212518Z
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SUMMARY:Dementia Caregiver Support Group (Alzheimer's Association)
DESCRIPTION:Dementia Caregiver Support Group (Alzheimer’s Association) \nThird Thursday of the Month at 1:00 pm – Caregiver Support Group at Friendship Village (Private Dining Room – 2nd Floor) \nContact Megan Pedersen with questions or to sign up- Office: 563.293.8058 | mepedersen@alz.org
URL:https://dementiafriendlyiowa.org/event/dementia-caregiver-support-group-alzheimers-association-2-2024-10-17/
LOCATION:Friendship Village\, 600 Park Ln\, Waterloo\, Iowa\, 50702
CATEGORIES:Cedar Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T140000
DTSTAMP:20220809T150142Z
CREATED:20220809T150142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T150142Z
UID:4448-1729605600-1729605600@dementiafriendlyiowa.org
SUMMARY:Memory Circle @ Cedar Falls Community Center
DESCRIPTION:A group of people with dementia and their partners\, who get together for mutual companionship in an effort to add friends\, enrichment\, and fun to their lives. Meets Tuesdays at 2pm at the Cedar Falls Community Center. Contact Mary Fogarty at mailmrf@cfu.net with questions or call 319-277-1900.
URL:https://dementiafriendlyiowa.org/event/memory-circle-cedar-falls-community-center-2024-10-22/
LOCATION:Cedar Falls Community Center\, 528 Main St\, Cedar Falls\, 50613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cedar Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T150000
DTSTAMP:20240925T172303Z
CREATED:20240925T172213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T172303Z
UID:5217-1729861200-1729868400@dementiafriendlyiowa.org
SUMMARY:Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://dementiafriendlyiowa.org/event/lewy-body-dementia-awareness-event/
LOCATION:Loras College\, Dubuque
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T140000
DTSTAMP:20220809T150142Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T150142Z
UID:4449-1730210400-1730210400@dementiafriendlyiowa.org
SUMMARY:Memory Circle @ Cedar Falls Community Center
DESCRIPTION:A group of people with dementia and their partners\, who get together for mutual companionship in an effort to add friends\, enrichment\, and fun to their lives. Meets Tuesdays at 2pm at the Cedar Falls Community Center. Contact Mary Fogarty at mailmrf@cfu.net with questions or call 319-277-1900.
URL:https://dementiafriendlyiowa.org/event/memory-circle-cedar-falls-community-center-2024-10-29/
LOCATION:Cedar Falls Community Center\, 528 Main St\, Cedar Falls\, 50613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cedar Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T160000
DTSTAMP:20231102T200632Z
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SUMMARY:Dementia Friendly Johnson County Action Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The local Dementia Friendly Johnson County effort is co-led by Kamryn Atwater and Lindsey Reed with several local community members and organizations collaborating together on the team. Join the local Dementia Friendly Johnson County action team; all are welcome! The team meets quarterly\, on the last Tuesday of the first month of the quarter. Upcoming meetings in 2024 will be: January 30 (3pm)\, April 30 (3pm)\, July 30 (3pm)\, and October 29 (3pm). Please email Kamaryn Atwater (KAtwater@oaknoll.com) for more information about the action team\, or click the Microsoft Teams meeting invite below to join. \nMicrosoft Teams meeting. Join on your computer\, mobile app or room device: \nClick here to join the meeting! \nMeeting ID: 216 745 648 590\nPasscode: 9TpKZF
URL:https://dementiafriendlyiowa.org/event/dementia-friendly-johnson-county-action-team-meeting-2024-10-29/
CATEGORIES:General
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