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APRIL 2017 ANNOUNCEMENTS

AWARD WINNING LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS ARE CREATIVE AND EXCITING. CHECKOUT OUR NEW AND SPOTLIGHT LISTINGS BELOW TO DISCOVER NEW ENTERTAINMENT, WELLNESS, DESTINATIONS, AND RESOURCES.

Our variety of CATEGORIES are always available to browse on our website. Try something new in your program this month!

DESTINATIONS: Planning an outing? In addition to browsing our destination categories, check out our new EVENTS CALENDAR to see upcoming musical, theatre, educational, health & wellness events, and more! Featured events are listed below!

 

VISITING PROFESSIONALS: Whether you are hosting a holiday, special event, anniversary, birthday, happy hour, ice cream social, or JUST BECAUSE (we all need life enrichment!), a visiting professional is sure to make it special!
 

UPCOMING HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES...
THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO HIRE AN ELDERAUDIENCE PROFESSIONAL!


Friday, April 14th, 2017- Good Friday
Sunday, April 16th, 2017- Easter
Saturday, April 22nd, 2017- Earth Day

Friday, May 5th, 2017- Cinco de Mayo
Sunday, May 14th, 2017- Mother's Day
Saturday, May 20th, 2017- Armed Forces Day
Monday, May 29th, 2017- Memorial Day

Wendnesday, June 14th, 2017- Flag Day
Sunday, June 18th, 2017- Father's Day


Inka Jam encourages you to help them donate towards the Peruvian flood victims through the online fund! www.GoFundMe.com/helpperufloodvictims

 

NEW LISTINGS
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Just two years after they were married, six month after the birth of their oldest son and at the beginning of his second year of dental school, Dr Brad Larsen’s wife, Cindy was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. At the time, treatment options were limited, Cindy was told that she would probably live 20 years or less. But being young and naive, Brad and Cindy just went about their lives confident in the promise of a rich future.

Dr. Larsen’s programs inspire his audiences to confront life’s challenges in a positive, proactive way. He explains how he has transformed caregiving from a task to a source of joy and fulfillment. Since turning 60, he has earned an MBA, complete a 100 mile bike ride, run his first marathon and make his first summit attempt of Mr. Rainier. He inspires seniors to get off the couch and make the most of their golden years.

Carolyn Thibodeau, MT-BC is a highly experienced board certified and licensed Music Therapist with 20+ years of sharing her music at eldercare homes and facilities around the Portland/Vancouver area. Encouraging group participation and presenting songs from the early 1900’s to the present, Carolyn sings with the participants while accompanying herself on the guitar (or piano when available). With her beautiful voice and upbeat personality, Carolyn can lift the spirits of everyone participating in the music with her. Bring the best to your elders, and have Carolyn come enrich their lives through song.
Brain Fitness Workouts exercise your attention, concentration, memory, and creative imagination!

Regular cognitive stimulation helps preserve and strengthen brain functions. These fun and challenging one hour classes for groups or individuals also promote social connections.

A well-rounded cognitive workout includes the following types of exercises: Memory, Math, Verbal Fluency, Visual Scanning, Spatial, Creative Imagination, & Social Interactions.

These puzzles and games are fun and played with a purpose. All help strengthen attention and concentration. Problem solving, reasoning and strategizing are additional skills that are utilized.

Get Out of Town Tours- For discerning adults and the kid in all of us! This 100% Oregon-owned and operated service provides fun tours for groups of 2-24! Day tours are all inclusive of guide, lunch, transportation, and any applicable entrance fees. Ask about multi-day tours, too! Many of the day tours can be combined to make wonderful overnight or multi-day tours. Get Out of Town Tours offers planned tours, scheduled at your convenience! Click photo to view tours & details!
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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ACTIVITY DIRECTORS & LIFE ENRICHMENT PROFESSIONALS
 
OAP-ODP
UPCOMING CLASSES for Professional Growth: 
Contact Connie Ratti at cratti@oap-odp.com or activitydirectorclass@hotmail.com 
or call 503-740-9706

ACTIVITY DIRECTOR STATE CERTIFICATION CLASS
on  April 21, 22 and 23, from 8:30 to 5:00 each day at The Springs Living Center in Wilsonville, OR.  Please request information, registration and application for class:
cratti@outlook.com or cratti@oap-odp.com or call 502-740-9706. - Cost of class 220.00 if registration is before March 15th, late registration will be charged additional 30.00.  Class included 147page text, work sheets. In class lecture, videos and demonstrations; students must past test by 70% or better and complete assignments in class for Oregon State Certification.
 
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA CARE TRAINING- April 26th from 8:00 to 5:00 PM at Bonaventure in Tigard (registration check in at 7:30) 

This seminar is a path to certification as a Certified Dementia Practitioner through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioner. This is the required live seminar for those pursuing CDP certifications and who qualify through NCCDP. THIS CLASS IS BEING OFFERED AT AN INTRODUCTORY COST OF 120.00 (a reduced rate of the original cost of 185.00 for future classes). This class will prepare you for the Dementia Focused Surveys and  will give you 8 hour of CEU credits of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Training  for Activity Professionals, Social Service and Administrators.  Successful attendees will be able to apply to the NCCDP for their National Certification if they qualify. We encourage anyone who has their  Oregon State Activity Director Certification to bring their Certification for an additional discount for this class of $20.00.  If you have question(s) please contact Connie at 503-740-9706. Many facilities in LTC and Assisted Livings are suggesting Activity Professionals to also have Dementia Care Training.  Class covers 10 essential areas of dementia and skill sets to meet this standard.  Please RSVP or request additional information and applications forms to register for the class. Registration must be completed and submitted by April 20th, no walk ins permitted unless confirmation was given by instructor.  All materials must be order prior to class date and cancellations refunds of 50% of your class cost only permitted if written request is received by April 18th.
 
FEATURED EVENTS

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 Please also view our EVENTS CALENDAR for
upcoming local events!


Check back often- events are always being added!

Curtis Cooper sponsors:
Drum Circle & Musical Event- "The Longest Day" Alzheimer's Association Fund Raiser

Wednesday, June 21st 2017 1-3:30pm
Bonaventure @ Tigard
 
Everyone is invited to join us for musical entertainment & the fun of participating in a Drum Circle.
There is no charge, but we are asking for donations.
There will be art items created by residents living with Alzheimer’s Disease for sale/auction.
 
I am also asking people to join my team!
Go to ALZ.org/Longest Day look for my team: Beat Alzheimers Drum Circle
and sign up, or simply donate.
 
Anyone interested can also start their own team.
 
All funds go the research for Alzheimer’s.
 

Please view this EVENT PAGE for details!

As a valued ElderAudience subscriber, you are awarded 1 available entry into this month's contest!
A FREE PERFORMANCE w/ CHUCK PAR-DUE
*Qualified entries located within 25 miles of Gresham, OR.

 View Chuck Par-due's Listing to learn more about his services!
 
To submit your entry, e-mail contests@elderaudience.com with subject line "APRIL 2017 CONTEST ENTRY". Submit your name, contact information, and location in the email. Please submit your entry by April 28th.

THE DRAWING WINNER WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY BY ELDERAUDIENCE, AND REFERRED TO CHUCK PAR-DUE, WHO WILL MAKE PERFORMANCE ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE WINNER.

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