Memory Café at River’s Edge Fri, 8/1 2:30 – 4:30 pm River’s Edge (4611 Tumwater Valley Dr SE, Olympia)

You are welcome to join us for lively conversation, refreshments and music. All with dementia or Alzheimer’s and their loved ones are welcome to attend and connect with peers in a relaxed, unstructured environment. No RSVP necessary.

AUGUST 2019

Sing-a-Long Fri, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30 12:45 – 1:45 pm Virgil Clarkson Lacey Senior Center (6757 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey)

Each week, we join the Brighter Days Adult Day Program participants and sing a variety of classics and folk songs accompanied by piano or guitar. A guaranteed great time for all who love to sing. Song sheets are provided. No RSVP necessary.

Momentia is a local movement empowering persons with memory loss and their loved ones to remain connected and active in a dementia-friendly community.

Senior Services for South Sound and Brighter Days Adult Day Program are committed to working with a variety of local organizations in Thurston and Mason counties to create

accessible, fun and enriching experiences.

Music Mends Minds Tue, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27 12:30 – 2:00 pm Olympia Senior Center (222 Columbia St NW, Olympia)

Be a part of this weekly jam session for musicians and music lovers, specifically for those who have neurological health issues. Rhythm instruments available. Come to play, sing or just listen. No RSVP.

RSVP: Cheri Knighton 360.586.6181, ext. 111 cknighton@southsoundseniors.org

Olympia Senior Center 222 Columbia St NW 360.586.6181

Virgil Clarkson Lacey Senior Center 6757 Pacific Ave SE 360.407.3967

Faith Lutheran Church 1212 Connection St, Shelton 360.407.3967

Thank you to our sponsor!

Memory Café at Sister’s Restaurant Thurs, 8/22 2:30 – 4:30 pm Sister’s Restaurant (116 W Railroad Ave, Shelton)

You are welcome to join us for lively conversation, refreshments and music. Beverages are provided. Those attending pay their own tab and gratuity for any food purchased. All with dementia or Alzheimer’s and their loved ones are welcome to attend and connect with peers in a relaxed, unstructured environment. Please RSVP.

Thank you to our sponsor

August 22, 2019 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Priest Point Park Shelter #4

Experience some Momentia activities and learn more about Momentia experiences coming up in

the fall! Lunch will be provided by Senior Services for South Sound’s Nutrition Program. RSVP to

Cheri Knighton at 360.586.6181, ext. 111 or cknighton@southsoundseniors.org. Priest Point

Park is at 2600 East Bay Drive NE, Olympia.

Creative Discoveries

Ellen Miffett

September 18 - November 6 10:00 - 11:00 am Olympia Senior Center

Over this eight-week class, Ellen will help you discover your creative spirit in a relaxed and supportive group. Have fun experimenting with many types of art materials, which will be supplied. To register, please call 360.586.6181 or stop by the Olympia or Lacey Senior Center. Cost: $70

Aikido for Elders Tim Seabold and Charles Pailthorp

September 26 - October 31 4:30 - 6:15 pm Olympia Senior Center

Aikido is a Japanese martial art that can be practiced by all. Participants may be of any age and range of physical abilities. Even elders more comfortable sitting than walking will benefit from the breathing, meditation and stretching exercises that are taught in this class. We teach the principles of Aikido and explore something many elders experience, reduced balance and increased fear of falling. Learn to improve balance, reduce stress, handle physical and mental conflicts. To register, please call 360.586.6181 or stop by the Olympia or Lacey Senior Center. General Public/Members: $68/$62