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Wednesday • October 12 • 2016
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Symposium The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter will be hosting its annual Caregiver Symposium on Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Avalon Manor Banquet Center in Merrillville. The symposium is designed to educate bot h fa mily a nd professiona l ca reg ivers who wou ld like to broaden their caregiving skills and knowledge of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The symposium will feature two keynote speakers, Lori La Bey, of Alzheimer’s Speaks, who started the first Memory Café and dementia-friendly community in the United States, and Dr. Robert L. Russell, internal medicine and geriatrics, who has conducted lab-based Alzheimer’s disease research while also volunteering for the Alzheimer’s Association. The event also includes a lunch. Advanced registration is required. There is a $ 35 registration fee for family members and a $65 registration fee for professionals. Those who wish to attend may register online at alz.org/indiana/conference or by calling 800-2723900. Check-in will begin at 8:15 a.m. Professional credit can be given during the symposium. 3.5 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) are available to social workers and health care facility administrators. Other professionals will receive a certificate of attendance. Professionals seeking CEU credit will need to bring their license number to the conference. Individuals must attend the entire conference to receive credit. Certificates will be dispensed at the conclusion of the conference.
Holiday Wreath Fundraiser to Benefit Animals Great LocaL entertainment DaiLy FooD & Drink SpeciaLS non-SmokinG FamiLy FrienDLy environment voteD #1 Beer GarDen Dine-in, carry out, & caterinG
Humane Society Calumet Area (HSCA) is accepting orders of holiday wreaths, garland (roping) and swags now through Nov. 16. The wreaths are fresh and custom-made from Scotch pine by Kingma Christmas Tree Farm in Demotte, Ind. Each wreath is sprayed with a colorant and a solution called “needle hold” for needle retention. The wreaths come plain or decorated with natural pine cones and a velvet bow. Finished wreath sizes range from 20 in. to 60 in. and garland can only be purchased in whole feet, in lengths between 8 and 50 ft. Swags are approximately 18 in. long. Order forms are available at Paws Resale Shoppe, 8149 Kennedy Ave., Highland, Ind.; Moraine Ridge Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, 570 N. 450 E., Valparaiso, Ind.; or online at www.hscalumet.org. All orders and payments are due by Nov. 16 and orders will be available for pick up Dec. 2 through 3 at Paws Resale Shoppe or Moraine Ridge Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Proceeds from the sale benefit the animals of HSCA. For more information, visit www.hscalumet.org or contact Mari Nunez at (219) 513-8911 or mnunez@hscalumet.org.
Wait Until Dark
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Beatniks on Conkey invites you to come and enjoy our October play “Wait Until Dark” by Fredrick Knott. You won’t want to miss this classic mystery set in the early 1960’s. It involves Susy Hendrix, a blind women left alone with mobsters looking for something of value to them, they think she has it in her possession. Gloria, a little girl from upstairs adds to the trouble in ways only a little girl can. It is a deadly game of cat and mouse and a great show for the Halloween season. Featuring a very talented cast of characters; Lindsey McDermott as Susy Hendrix , William Milhans as Sam Hendrix, Delaney Craig as Gloria, Mike Lerner as Mike Talman, Jerry Golvidis as Carlino, Mike Karberg as Harry Roat Jr & Sr. Wait Until Dark plays Friday and Saturday, October 21, 22,28,29, November 4 , 5 at 8pm and, Sunday October 23, 30 and November 6 at 2pm, Three Weekends! The cost is $15.00 and refreshments are included. Beatniks on Conkey is located at 418/420 Conkey St. Hammond, Indiana. For more information or reservations call 219852-0848 or go to Beatniksonconkey.com. For online ticket purchase go to http://w w w.brow npapertickets.com/ event/2571536