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Join CaringMatters for this important webinar to learn about dementia, free resources from the Alzheimer’s Association and guidance on how to compassionately connect with people experiencing cognitive change.
Long-time CaringMatters volunteer, Carolyn Schick, will share insights from her 23-year journey as a caregiver for her parents and how a special book, “Creating Moments of Joy” by Jolene Brackey, fundamentally transformed her mindset. Carolyn will share personal anecdotes showing how she embraced her parents’ reality and used dynamic storytelling to create moments of joy for her family amidst progressive dementia.
Key idea for creating moments of joy: Find their love language and embrace their reality.
Presenters:
• Laura Byer, Program Manager, Alzheimer’s Association, National Capitol Chapter
• Michael Brick, Community Education, Alzheimer’s Association, National Capitol Chapter
• Carolyn Schick, CaringMatters Volunteer
The link to the webinar recording will be sent to all registrants.
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Thank you to our Community Education Funding Partner
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Our programs are growing and the demand for our services is increasing the need for more trained volunteers. If you are looking for a meaningful way to make a positive impact on the community, please join us!
Register now for our impactful three-day training for program volunteers, offered at no charge. Through interactive presentations, discussions and guided exercises, the CaringMatters team presents a broad range of information and skill-building instruction to prepare new volunteers for the following positions that are currently needed:
- social and emotional support/companions for people with serious illness
- adult bereavement support group facilitators
- bilingual volunteers
We are in particular need of volunteers in the Silver Spring/Down County region of Montgomery County to meet increasing requests for support.
For information and registration,
contact Penny Gladhill at pennyg@caringmatters.org or 301-990-0852.
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Golfing For Good Event Committee
Chairs: Kelly Sotak & Bill Hard
Tamara Barclay • Leigh Bluestein • Bruce Childs • Vince Crivella • Al Deleon • Danny Krakower • Steve Lahn • Lynne Lewis • Craig Rice • Jeffrey Rubin •
Michele Potter • Allison Stearns
You don't want to miss this! Join CaringMatters for the 3rd Annual Golfing For Good fundraising event at Topgolf in Germantown, Maryland.
Become a Golfing For Good Sponsor, purchase a golf bay or individual ticket NOW! Don't delay! We have a limited number of golf bays and expect to sell out quickly!
This FUN-Raiser is a family-friendly event and a perfect, open-air activity for both golfers and non-golfers that will help raise critical funds to support CaringMatters' mission so that no one dies or grieves alone.
- Climate-controlled, open-air hitting bay seats up to six people
- Appetizers, beverages, Fajita Feast, and dessert included
- Open-air patio and a game room with foosball, a pool table and corn hole
- Contests with prizes: Hole-in-One, Men’s Long Drive, Women’s Long Drive, Golf Ball Guess
- 50-50 Raffle
- Auction of golf foursomes at the area's most exclusive clubs
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Campers, ages 6-17, participate in a wide range of activities including:
- sharing memories
- expressive arts
- trust and bonding activities
- campfire and drumming circle
- recreation and outdoor activities
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Interested in Volunteering?
The success of Camp Erin Montgomery County depends on trained volunteers who accompany and work with campers throughout the weekend. Meals and lodging are provided for all volunteers. Apply to be a Camp Erin Big Buddy!
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For information, camper and volunteer applications, please contact Eva Cowen, Director of Camp Erin Montgomery County, at evac@caringmatters.org. | |
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- SAVE THE DATE: Raise Your Glass, May 21, 2024
- SAVE THE DATE: Silver Linings Gala, October 26, 2024
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Thank You to Our Annual Sponsors | | |
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William Hard
Irma Poretsky
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Choice Sponsor
The Grunley Family
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518 S. Frederick Avenue,
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
301-869-HOPE (4673)
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