The Holliston and Sherborn Councils on Aging have teamed up to provide a FREE Monthly Dementia Friendly Lunch and Learn.  Each month will have a guest presenter talking or providing a demonstration about different facets of memory loss or memory decline.  All are welcome and there is no cost for lunch but we do require RSVP.   Those living in Holliston can call the Holliston COA if they need a ride to the event.

For more information on this event please contact Melinda Morle at 508-651-7858 or email her at [email protected]

Please RSVP as space may be limited.

Laughter and Fitness
Friday, February 24th @ Noon
Elevate your wellbeing with a special fitness group centered around movement and laughter. Presented by Jose DeSoto, Certified Dementia Practitioner, Certified Yoga Leader and Neighborhood Director at Wingate Residences at Needham.

Effective Communication Strategies
March 31st @ Noon
Join us to explore how communication changes when someone is living with memory loss. Learn how to interpret verbal and non-verbal changes in communication and identify strategies to help communication at each stage of memory loss. This program will be led by Julie McMurray, MA, LMHC, CDP Senior Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Quieting the Mind
April 28th @ Noon
Quieting the mind can have a big impact on your life. When your mind and body are calm, you are able to function properly. Whether caring for a loved one or caring for yourself, please join us for a discussion and demonstration with Laila Vehvilainen, MS, MPH, CPT, Geriatric Care Manager for JFS and Fitness Specialist.

Program starts at 12pm

Unitarian Universalist Area Church

11 Washington Street in Sherborn

Please RSVP to the Sherborn COA at [email protected] or by calling 508-651-7858

This series is made possible by the generous funding from the Bay State Federal Savings Bank Charitable Foundation.