Do you care for a friend or family member with Dementia? Do you volunteer with an organization or church that provides support to individuals with Dementia? Do you feel overwhelmed by your loved one’s dementia-related behaviors?
On Thursday, Sept. 12 you can join the Nevada Senior Services when they discuss associated issues when“Dealing with Dementia.” This daylong seminar will offer a plethora of information and goes from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. FREE social work/nursing CEUs are available; call 702-364-2273.
“Memory Matters” seeks to raise community awareness of local services and support for seniors suffering from memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other memory and cognitive issues. Local programs include: Weekly Caregiver Support Groups, Education Classes, Early Stage Memory Loss Intervention, and Dementia/Memory Activity Classes providing respite for caregivers.
You can participate in Memory Matters at the Mesquite Library on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 2 p.m.
Remember to send in those event notices, things are going to be happening that you’ll want folks to know about. Send them to terin.bbm@gmail.com so you can everyone know what’s happening with your group or club.
Thursday, Sept. 12
Sunrise Rotary
Where: Scotty’s, 1024 Normandy Ln.
When: 8 a.m.
Info: debparsley@kw.com
Blood Drive
Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First North St.
When: 10a.m.-4 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Nevada Senior Services “Dealing with Dementia”
Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First North St.
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
FREE Chair Yoga
Where: Veteran’s Center, 830 Hafen Ln.
When: 1 p.m.
Info: Veteran’s Center 702-346-2735 or Ann 435-669-5978
Memory Matters Caregiver Support
Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First North St.
When: 2-4 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Adult Coloring Club
Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First North St.
When: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Kids Steam
Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First North St.
When: 4 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Al-Anon Meeting
Where: Mesquite Veterinary Clinic Annex, 371 Riverside Rd.
When: 5:30 p.m.
Info: 928-347-5478
Friday, Sept. 13
Computer Basics
Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First North St.
When: 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Ages 0-5 Story Time
Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First North St.
When: 11 a.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Teen Scene
Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First North St.
When: 3:30 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Sunday, Sept. 15
Al-Anon Meeting
Where: Mesquite Veterinary Clinic Annex, 371 Riverside Rd.
When: 3 p.m.
Info: 928-347-5478
Monday, Sept. 16
Virgin Valley Artists General Meeting
Where: Mesquite Fine Arts Center, 15 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: 11 a.m.
Info: 702-346-1338
Adult Coloring Club
Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First North St.
When: 1-2 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Bereavement Group
Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First North St.
When: 5-6:30 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Al-Anon Meeting
Where: Mesquite Veterinary Clinic Annex, 371 Riverside Rd.
When: 5:30 p.m.
Info: 928-347-5478
Tuesday, Sept. 17
Toddler Story Time
Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First North St.
When: 10 a.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Cell Phone Basics II
Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First North St.
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Rotary Club
Where: Holiday Inn, 1030 W. Pioneer Blvd.
When: noon
Info: 702-346-7025
“Night Lore” Film and Book Alliance
Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First North St.
When: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Ham Radio Club
Where: Airport Fire Station, 1200 Kitty Hawk Dr.
When: 6 p.m.
Info: Roy Miller, 702-345-3006
Wednesday, Sept. 18
Stevens-Henager FREE GED Course
Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First North St.
When: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Pre School Story Time
Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First North St.
When: 10 a.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Al-Anon Meeting
Where: Living Waters Fellowship, 211 W. First South St.
When: 10 a.m.
Info: 702-845-5736
T.O.P.S.
Where: America First Credit Union Community Room, 590 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: 3:30 p.m.
Info: 702-346-2980
