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SEPTEMBER 2025
E-NEWSLETTER
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September is World Alzheimer's Month
Each year, people around the world unite to advocate to raise awareness around dementia and Alzheimer's disease! Dementia is a shared challenge with impact felt by everyone. Join us in raising awareness!
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(Sept 5) Today is International Day of Charity!
We are so grateful to be a registered Canadian charity that provides free programs and services to those in our community - but we couldn't do it alone. Donors, partners, volunteers and advocates: you make everything we do possible. We are honoured to be the recipient of your support, your time, and your passion. So, on this very special day, we send a huge thank you out to all those who have helped us become the charity we are today. "No one is useless in the world who lightens the burden of others" - Charles Dickens
| | Plate Mates: Back By Popular Demand | | We are bringing back Plate Mates, a social event for persons living with dementia and their partners in care that takes place at a different local restaurant in the area each month. For September 2025, we will be heading to Brighton! Join us September 23rd at The Whistling Duck Restaurant. In October, we are going to Tomasso's in Quinte West on October 28th. Please call 613-962-0892 to register as space is limited and events are subject to change. | | Picton Brain Health Education Event | | Did you kow September is World Alzheimer's Month!? While dementia and Alzheimer's is on the rise in Canada, there is so much we can do! Join us at the Picton Library on September 10th for a free Brain Health Education session. Learn about the modifiable risk factors for dementia and how you can improve and protect your brain health at any stage in life! Wednesday, September 10th at 1 pm - 2 pm in the flex space in the lower level of the library. | | "First Steps" is the first set of modules in the Alzheimer Society's First Link Learning Series program. The programs include First Steps, Care Essentials, Options for Care and Care in the Later Stages. The Alzheimer Society of Hastings-Prince Edward hosts these on an ongoing basis throughout the year. We will be hosting "First Steps" beginning September 9th at our Belleville office (see below). | | Care in the Later Stages in October | | "Care in the later stages" in one of the final courses in the First Link Learning Series. This is a 3-week learning series that is designed to help family members and friends of persons with dementia understand what to expect in the later stages of dementia. Hosted in Bancroft this October, (October 9th, 16th, and 23rd) we are asking all those interested to register. Call 613-962-0892/613-332-4614 or email candice.leuschner@alzheimerhpe.ca. | | Options for Care in November | | Options for Care is an additional module of the First Link Learning Series for care partners. This education is for care partners, family members and friends to learn more about caring for individuals living with mid to late-stage dementia and to discuss options for care. Join us November 4th, 11th & 18th at our Belleville office from 1 - 3:30 pm each week! | | Care Essentials in November | | Family members and care partners of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are invited to attend the FREE Care Essentials learning series this November (part of the First Link Learning Series). Participants will learn about the link between brain changes and behaviour, problem solving strategies, new approaches for communication, and how to best support daily activities. Participants will also learn about other resources to support them in their role as a care partner. November 19th, 26th, December 3rd & 10th! Call to register. | | Care Partner Education Day: November 10 | | Join us November 10th for the Kay Stafford Care Partner Education Day in Quinte West. This event is made possible with support from the Kay Stafford Memorial Fund from the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation. Hear from industry experts and special guest speakers. FREE event! Call 613-962-0892 to register or learn more. | | August AlzEducate: Online Learning | | |
Looking to enhance your knowledge and expand your skills? Each month, the Alzheimer Society offers free online learning opportunities available to all those in Ontario. These special education sessions are hosted by Alzheimer Society professionals across the province, covering a variety of topics. Don't miss our very own Public Education Coordinator Melissa Whalen host the September Public Brain Health Session on ALZEducate on September 23rd at 12 pm and the Health Care Professionals Aging & The Senses on October 9th at 10 am.
To see all upcoming events for September please click here
| | Community Care for Seniors Webinar | | Join the Community Care for Seniors Webinar on September 25th to learn about the Alzheimer Society First Link program and better understand what it looks like to get connected with ASHPE! 1 pm on Zoom - please contact Community Care for Seniors (Prince Edward County) to register! | | Lived Experience Network Advisory Meetings | | |
The Lived Experience Network South East Ontario is an open community of people living with dementia and similar diagnoses and their family/care partners, sharing their lived experiences, advice and input (past and present) with the health care community and with each other, in hopes of enhancing services across the region.
Monthly Zoom Advisory Meetings return in September and you are invited to participate.
Monday September 8th from 6:00 PM -7:30 PM OR Monday, September 15th from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - your choice. Contact sosvald@alzking.com to register. Learn more at www.livedexperiencenetworkseo.ca
| | No matter where you are or where you're at - we're here for you. Support groups are hosted each in every month in communities and formats to fit your needs. Connect with your local First Link Care Navigator and/or Education and Support Coordinator to find the group options that are best for you! Registration required for all support groups. | | |
Memory Cafe
By attending a Memory Café, people living with memory loss and those who care about them can come together and socialize in a safe and engaging environment.This is an opportunity to make new friends and connect with others who may be having similar experiences.
The monthly sessions are loosely structured, with a positive focus and offering options of refreshments, information gathering, creativity and more! Contact us today to find out more about your local Memory Cafe events. Registration required to ensure you are contacted regarding any changes to time/date/location!
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Minds in Motion
Minds in Motion® is a community-based social program that incorporates physical and mental stimulation for people with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia and their care partners. Through the Minds in Motion® program, both the person living with dementia and the care partner can benefit from the following:
- increasing physical activity through moderate intensity group exercise
- establishing new friendships with others who are living with similar experiences
- engaging in fun, social activities
Sessions happening this fall/winter in Picton, Belleville, Bancroft, Brighton, Quinte West & more. Interested? Reach out to alex.fobert@alzheimerhpe.ca to be contacted when Minds in Motion is coming to your region!
PEC: Happening September 8th - October 27th with Community Care for Seniors im PEC! 74 King St.
| | Don't miss our new community presentation - "Aging & The Senses", presented by Public Education Coordinator Melissa Whalen at several local libraries. For more information about these and other special public education opportunities please reach out to Melissa at melissa.whalen@alzheimerhpe.ca.
Brighton Library: September 26th, 2025 - 11 am
Marmora: October 8th, 2025 - 3:30 pm | | Resilent Minds - Mental Wellness After 50 with BQWCHC | | |
Join us for a 2-part series designed to support cognitive and emotional wellbeing as well as connection in later life with Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre (Trenton Location!). We’ll explore practical tools for managing stress, navigating life changes, and staying mentally strong as we age. Come for the conversation, stay for the
connection.
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Upcoming Information Fairs
Wednesday, September 10th – Older Adults Information Fair in Belleville: ASHPE will be on-site at the Belleville Older Adults Info Fair at the Wellness Centre 10:30 am – 2:30 pm. Free event.
Friday, November 7th – Batawa Seniors Expo: we will be on-site all day for the Batawa Seniors Expo, 9 am – 3 pm. Free event.
Wednesday, November 13th – Wellington Seniors Active Living Fair: We will be on-site all day at the Wellington Highline Hall in PEC! Check out great information, guest speakers and more. 10 am - 3 pm. Free event!
| | McDonald's Coffee Day Returns | | Our McDonald's Coffee Day for Alzheimer's happening once again on Thursday, September 18th, 2025. All day long, 50 cents from each M, L and XL hot coffee purchased at the McDonald's in Belleville, Quinte West, Picton and Madoc will be donated to ASHPE. We are also looking for volunteers to help collect donations from 7 am - 1 pm. Please visit https://forms.gle/A6nVuK3L6WPwcBjE7 or call 613-962-0892 for more information! | | Our June Used Book Sale raised over $6000 - thank you for your support! See you in November for our final huge book sale blow out of 2025. November 4,5,6, 2025 at the Bay View Mall. Extended hours on Tuesday: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm. To volunteer, donate, or learn more please contact Fund Development Coordinator Trisha Clancy at trisha.clancy@alzheimerhpe.ca | | |
Did you know?
In addition to our regular book sales (February, June and November), we have not one but THREE bookshelves full of gently loved books available right in our office, all year round!
Drop by Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM during regular office hours.
Find us at the Bay View Mall, under the Pharmasave entrance! $3 for softcovers and $4 for hardcovers (cash and card accepted!)Come browse, stock up, and support your local Alzheimer Society!
| | Dave Watson Memorial Car Show - THANK YOU! | The 3rd Annual Dave Watson Memorial Car Show was hosted on Sunday, August 31st at the Quinte Exhibition in Belleville! A HUGE thank you to George Watson and family for hosting the 3rd Annual Dave Watson Memorial Car Show on Sunday, August 31st at the Quinte Exhibition! Their dedicated fundraising efforts brought in over $3690 for local programs and services. We are honoured to receive this generous contribution in memory of George's father, Dave. Thank you again to all involved, especially George, Jessica and Mary, for all of your hard work and fundraising efforts. It was an amazing day! | | Thinking of hosting a fundraiser in support of the Alzheimer Society of Hastings-Prince Edward? Reach out to Trisha Clancy, Fund Development Coordinator to discuss your Third Party Fundraiser today! Trisha.clancy@alzheimerhpe.ca | | | | |
