Volume 2 Issue 7 | July 2019

This Is Alzheimers Coachella Valley!Programs Available All Summer!

Newlywed Game Fun at Club Journey

If your company or community would like to hostan activity and lunch for at day at Club Journey,please contact Dom Calvano at 760-776-3100.

Club Journey meets every Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 1p.m. at the ACV office. This is an opportunity to getto know our participants and for them to learnmore about your community and services.

Caleo Bay Alzheimers Special CareCenter hosts Club Journey with theNewlywed Game and lunch!

Caleo Bay Alzheimer's Special Care Centersponsored a very fun activity and lunch at ClubJourney recently. Marketing Director DawnConnelly had a brainstorm idea to do theNewlywed Game, a popular 1970s TV game showthat poses silly and sometimes personal questionsto each spouse.

The "right" answers are supposed to match, if youthink you know your spouse well enough. But oftenit's the "wrong" answers that reveal some hilariousinsights.

Six Club Journey couples played along in twosessions while Newlywed host "Bob Eubanks"(AKA Dom Calvano) posed such questions as"What is the most embarassing thing you've donearound your spouse?"

"What is your favorite dessert?" and "What is yourfavorite color" brought the same answer fromLarry Hall -- strawberry rhubarb pie -- while wifeGlenna gave him a quizzical look.

Judy and Mike Rhodes' answers matched whenasked "What is the funniest sound your husbandmakes?" You can guess their answer!

Dawn brought in sandwiches and salad fromMario's Italian Restaurant for the delicious lunch.

Many thanks to Caleo Bay for hosting thisspecial day!

July 14 Bastille Day Fundraiser Benefitting ACV

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Wine Down Wednesday August 7, 5 - 7 p.m.At The Classic Club

Plan to join us for the very popular Wine DownWednesday on August 7, 5 to 7 p.m. at The ClassicClub, 75200 Clasic Club Blvd, Palm Desert.

Cost is only $10 per person for wine and appetizers with100% of proceeds benefiting Alzheimers CoachellaValley. No RSVP, just show up!

This fun summertime event is sponsored by MarkerBroadcasting, held at different venues each week and benefitting local charities.

Thanks to our sponsors Marker Broadcasting and The Classic Club!

Our Programs All Summer Long

Join us every Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at TheClub All Summer Long!

Each week our Club Journey membersenjoy social time, gentle exercises, funactivities and lunch. Enjoy a glimpse ofsome recent activities!

Edwina Dirk, RN, developed andteaches the 27-class DementiaCaregiver Training series which isCalifornia state-approved forprofessional Continuing EducationUnits. Classes are held in theAlzheimers Coachella Valley classroom.

ACV Dementia TrainingCertification

Each month our Dementia TrainingClasses, attended by some 30 students,are held the last Thursday of eachmonth, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Professional CNA & HHA caregiverscan earn Continuing Education Units,one unit per each hour-long class.Classes are free and advancesignups are required.

Call our office at 760-776-3100 toregister for our next class on Thursday,July 25: "How to Care for Clients withangry behavior."

Caregiver Support Groups

New! Tuesdays, Parkinson's Support Group, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.ACV Office, Palm Desert

New! Tuesday, 9 - 11 a.m., St. Paul in the Desert Church, 125

W. Alameda, Palm Springs

4th Tuesday of the month, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Vista Cove, RanchoMirage

Wednesdays, 9 - 11 a.m. ACV Office; 2 - 4 p.m. Bella Villaggio,Palm Desert

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. - Noon, Mizell Senior Center, PalmSprings

2nd & 4th Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - Noon, Sun City Palm Desert (Open to Sun City Residents Only)

Volunteer SpotlightClub Journey Volunteer Dick Beck

On any given Tuesday, you'll find Dr. Dick Beckplaying cards, dominos, board games, or justchatting it up with some of the folks who are atClub Journey. He is engaged and engaging asboth a volunteer and friend during the weeklysocially-interactive program for caregivers andloved ones with dementia.

A retired physician who also holds a MasterDegree in Public Health, Dr. Beck said of his 40-year career, "I have practiced Internal Medicineand have dealt with many patients, spouses andfamilies during their difficult times."

He is inspired to become a volunteer at AlzheimersCoachella Valley because "a number if people thatI have been close to have been affected byAlzheimer's disease. I enjoy being involved withpatients and their caregivers."

When he's not at Club Journey, Dr. Beck enjoysplaying pickleball, physical fitness, landscapingand, during season, volunteers at the BNP ParibasOpen and at Coachella Valley music festivals. Heand his wife Marlene have lived in Indio for thepast five years.

Dr. Beck (center) assists Elly with cards during agame of Uno, while his friend John (left) decideshis next move. Dr. Beck often brought John, who ishis neighbor here during the winter months, toClub Journey to enjoy the safe, secure socialenvironment.

Would You Like to be Involved?We need more volunteers to help with hands-onprograms like Club Journey, monthly art classes, helpingcheck students in before and after Dementia CaregiverTraining classes. And, of course, office administration tokeep things running smoothly.

Thanks to our generous donors, successful fundraisingevents and community grants, we are able to extendservices and programs to even more families who arestruggling with Alzheimer's and related dementia.

We invite you to become one of our treasured Volunteers. Let us know about your talents and interests!We'll provide training and support.

See below for more information!

Our New Volunteer Coordinator

Candace Groberman has graciously agreed to beour Volunteer Coordinator. She will oversee and

schedule volunteers for the various programs aswell as conduct a volunteer orientation and helpwith recruitment and training.

We anticipate the expansion of Club Journey totwo days a week, and will be adding a newmonthly Bereavement support group, and a newclass, "Meaningful Conversation with a CognitivelyImpaired Person."

The need for more volunteers is urgent.

Call 760-776-3100 to make an appointment withCandace.

Become A FRIEND OF ACV

Make a big difference in the lives of those withAlzheimer’s/Dementia and their families bybecoming a DONOR through our Friends ofACV program!

Starting at just $50 per month or more, yourdonation is tax deductible and goes towardsmaintaining our office operations andprograms. You may be eligible for a logo capor jacket depending on your Friendship level.

Call (760) 776-3100 and find out how you canbecome a FRIEND OF ACV today!

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