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* Unless otherwise noted please call your local Regional Office to RSVP for Education Sessions

Education Sessions Listed By City:

Avondale Las Vegas Oro Valley Prescott Sun City
Chandler Marana Pearce Safford Tucson
Glendale Mesa Peoria Scottsdale Yuma
Henderson Mesquite Phoenix Sierra Vista


 

Avondale

Dispelling the Myths of Hospice
February 13, 2012
Care 1st Resource & Housing Center
328 W Western Ave
Avondale, AZ
3:00 pm
 

Communication and Alzheimer's Disease
March 12, 2012
Care 1st Resource & Housing Center
328 W Western Ave
Avondale, AZ
3:00 pm
 

Challenging Behaviors
April 9, 2012
Care 1st Resource & Housing Center
328 W Western Ave
Avondale, AZ
3:00 pm
 

Know the 10 Signs (Conozca las 10 Senales de Advertencia)
*Please note this class will be presented in Spanish
May 14, 2012
Care 1st Resource & Housing Center
328 W Western Ave
Avondale, AZ
3:00 pm
 

Know the 10 Signs
June 11, 2012
Care 1st Resource & Housing Center
328 W Western Ave
Avondale, AZ
3:00 pm
 

Chandler

In Home Safety
February 1, 2012
Holy Trinity Church
739 W Erie Street
Chandler, AZ 85235
1:30 pm

Challenging Behaviors
March 7, 2012
Holy Trinity Church
739 W Erie Street
Chandler, AZ 85235
1:30 pm

Legal & Financial Planning
April 4, 2012
Holy Trinity Church
739 W Erie Street
Chandler, AZ 85235
1:30 pm

Dispelling the Myths of Hospice
May 2, 2012
Holy Trinity Church
739 W Erie Street
Chandler, AZ 85235
1:30 pm

The Basics: memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's disease
June 6, 2012
Holy Trinity Church
739 W Erie Street
Chandler, AZ 85235
1:30 pm

Glendale

Communication and Alzheimer's Disease
February 14, 2012
Glendale Community Center
5401 W Ocotillo
Glendale, AZ 85301
5:30 pm

In Home Safety
March 13, 2012
Glendale Community Center
5401 W Ocotillo
Glendale, AZ 85301
5:30 pm

Legal & Financial Planning
April 3, 2012
Glendale Community Center
5401 W Ocotillo
Glendale, AZ 85301
5:30 pm

Dispelling the Myths of Hospice
May 1, 2012
Glendale Community Center
5401 W Ocotillo
Glendale, AZ 85301
5:30 pm

The Basics: memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's disease
June 12, 2012
Glendale Community Center
5401 W Ocotillo
Glendale, AZ 85301
5:30 pm

 

Henderson 

No classes at this time

Las Vegas

Life Stories: Exploring Life through Autobiography
February 3,10,17,24 2012
Alzheimer's Association Regional Office
5190 S Valley View Blvd, Ste 104
Las Vegas, NV 89118
10:00am-11:30am
Please call to Pre-Register 702-248-2770

Coffee Talk: A Caregiver Discussion / Support Group
*PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE
February 26, 2012
Alzheimer's Association Regional Office
5190 S Valley View Blvd, Ste 104
Las Vegas, NV 89118
10:00am-11:30am
Meeting theme: TBA

9th Annual Caregiver Conference
April 26, 2012
Alexis Park Resort
375 E Harmon
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Please call 702-248-2770 to RSVP *Required*
8:30 am

 

Marana 

Know the 10 Signs
February 8, 2012
Marana Healthcare Center
13395 N Marana Main Street
Marana, AZ 85653
2:00 pm

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
March 14, 2012
Marana Healthcare Center
13395 N Marana Main Street
Marana, AZ 85653
2:00 pm

Mesa

Communication and Alzheimer's Disease
February 14, 2012
Red Mountain Library
635 N Power Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
1:00 pm

Challenging Behaviors
February 22, 2012
Mesa Public Library
64 E 1st Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
11:00 am

Challenging Behaviors
March 13, 2012
Red Mountain Library
635 N Power Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
1:00 pm

21st Annual Caregiver Conference
March 30, 2012
East Valley Institute of Technology
1601 W Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
Please call 602-528-0545 to RSVP *Required*
8:30 am

In Home Safety
April 25, 2012
Mesa Public Library
64 E 1st Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
11:00 am

Dispelling the Myths of Hospice
April 10, 2012
Red Mountain Library
635 N Power Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
1:00 pm

In Home Safety
May 8, 2012
Red Mountain Library
635 N Power Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
1:00 pm

Dispelling the Myths of Hospice
May 23, 2012
Mesa Public Library
64 E 1st Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
11:00 am

Legal & Financial Planning
June 12, 2012
Red Mountain Library
635 N Power Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
1:00 pm

Legal & Financial Planning
June 27, 2012
Mesa Public Library
64 E 1st Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
11:00 am

Mesquite

No classes at this time

Oro Valley

Book Club & Discussion: Still Alice
February 23, 2012
13401 N Rancho Vistoso Blvd
Oro Valley, AZ 85755
7:00 pm

Pearce

Know the 10 Signs
March 20, 2012
Sunsite Community Center
1216 E Treasure Road
Pearce, AZ 85625
Call Charles Brown 520-826-024 to RSVP
6:30 pm

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Peoria

Dispelling the Myths of Hospice
January 18, 2012
Peoria Public Library
8463 W Monroe Street
Peoria, AZ 85345
4:00 pm

In Home Safety
February 15, 2012
Peoria Public Library
8463 W Monroe Street
Peoria, AZ 85345
4:00 pm

Legal and Financial Planning
March 21, 2012
Peoria Public Library
8463 W Monroe Street
Peoria, AZ 85345
4:00 pm

Communication and Alzheimer's Disease
April 18, 2012
Peoria Public Library
8463 W Monroe Street
Peoria, AZ 85345
4:00 pm

Challenging Behaviors
May 16, 2012
Peoria Public Library
8463 W Monroe Street
Peoria, AZ 85345
4:00 pm

Phoenix

Volunteer Orietation
February 6, 2012
*For anyone who would like to volunteer
Alzheimer's Assoc. Regional Office
1028 E McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
5:30 pm

Challenging Behaviors
February 27, 2012
Alzheimer's Assoc. Regional Office
1028 E McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
5:30 pm

Support Group Facilitator Training
March 16, 2012
Alzheimer's Assoc. Regional Office
1028 E McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Volunteer Orietation
March 19, 2012
*For anyone who would like to volunteer
Alzheimer's Assoc. Regional Office
1028 E McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
5:30 pm

In Home Safety
March 26, 2012
Alzheimer's Assoc. Regional Office
1028 E McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
5:30 pm

Volunteer Orietation
April 16, 2012
*For anyone who would like to volunteer
Alzheimer's Assoc. Regional Office
1028 E McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
5:30 pm

Know the 10 Signs
April 23, 2012
Alzheimer's Assoc. Regional Office
1028 E McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
5:30 pm

Support Group Facilitator Training
May 18, 2012
Alzheimer's Assoc. Regional Office
1028 E McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Volunteer Orietation
May 21, 2012
*For anyone who would like to volunteer
Alzheimer's Assoc. Regional Office
1028 E McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
5:30 pm

Legal & Financial Planning
May 28, 2012
Alzheimer's Assoc. Regional Office
1028 E McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
5:30 pm

Dispelling the Myths of Hspice
June 25, 2012
Alzheimer's Assoc. Regional Office
1028 E McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
5:30 pm

Volunteer Orietation
June 18, 2012
*For anyone who would like to volunteer
Alzheimer's Assoc. Regional Office
1028 E McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
5:30 pm

Prescott

Early Stage Programs available. Please call (928) 771-9257

5th Annual Caregiver Conference
March 20, 2012
Prescott Adult Community Center
1280B Rosser Street
Prescott, AZ 86301
Please call 928-771-9257 to RSVP *Required*
8:30 am

 

Safford

CarePRO Workshops:
Developing the Coping Skills Needed
to Care for Someone with Memory Loss
February 27, March 12, 26, April 9, 23, 2012

Caregivers learn about dementia, coping skills, how to communicate and how to take care of yourself.  Respite care provided.
* Call for schedule
*Pre-registration required 520.322.6601

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Scottsdale

Dispelling the Myths of Hospice
February 28, 2012
Granite Reef Senior Center
1700 N Granite Reef Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
1:00 pm

Legal and Financial Planning
March 27, 2012
Granite Reef Senior Center
1700 N Granite Reef Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
1:00 pm

Communication and Alzheimer's Disease
April 24, 2012
Granite Reef Senior Center
1700 N Granite Reef Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
1:00 pm

Challenging Behaviors
May 29, 2012
Granite Reef Senior Center
1700 N Granite Reef Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
1:00 pm

Know the 10 Signs
June 26, 2012
Granite Reef Senior Center
1700 N Granite Reef Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
1:00 pm

Sierra Vista

Know the 10 Signs
February 23, 2012
Wellness Depot Sierra Vista Mall
2200 S El Mercado Loop
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
2:00 pm

Know the 10 Signs
April 12, 2012
Ameriprise Financial
400 W Fry Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
RSVP to Amy 520-459-1652
5:00 pm

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Sun City

Legal and Financial Planning
February 17, 2012
Church of the Palms
14808 N Boswell Blvd
Sun City, AZ 85351
10:00 am

Dispelling the Myths of Hospice
March 23, 2012
Church of the Palms
14808 N Boswell Blvd
Sun City, AZ 85351
10:00 am

In Home Safety
April 20, 2012
Church of the Palms
14808 N Boswell Blvd
Sun City, AZ 85351
10:00 am

Communication and Alaheimer's Disease
May 25, 2012
Church of the Palms
14808 N Boswell Blvd
Sun City, AZ 85351
10:00 am

The Basics: memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's disease
June 15, 2012
Church of the Palms
14808 N Boswell Blvd
Sun City, AZ 85351
10:00 am

 

Tucson

EPIC - Early Stage Partners in Care
January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2012
Pre-Registration required
Please call 520-322-6601
Learn more about EPIC here    

Memories in the Making
January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2012
Tucson Museum of Art
Pre-Registration required
Please call 520-322-6601

Know the 10 Signs
February 10, 2012
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
8799 N Northern Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85704
Please call 520-297-5710 to RSVP
6:30 pm

Memories in the Making
February 17, 24,  March 2, 9 2012
Tucson Museum of Art
Pre-Registration required
Please call 520-322-6601

Know the 10 Signs
February 29, 2012
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
8051 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
Please call 520-296-6149 to RSVP
10:30 am

Mayor's Caregiver Conference
April 18, 2012
Tucson Jewish Community Center
3800 E River Road
Tucson, AZ 85718
Please call 520-322-6601 to RSVP *Required*
8:30 am

Yuma 

Know the 10 Signs
February 16, 2012
Yuma Edward Jones
Call Angie Mitchell for location and to RSVP
928-342-9564
1:30 pm

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
February 17, 2012
Yuma Community Senior Lunch
Congregant Meals
160 E 1st Street
Yuma, AZ 85364

Know the 10 Signs
March 15, 2012
Yuma Edward Jones
Call Brian Butcher for location and to RSVP
928-782-3018
1:30 pm

CarePRO Workshops:
Developing the Coping Skills Needed
to Care for Someone with Memory Loss
Caregivers learn about dementia, coping skills, how to communicate and how to take care of yourself.  Respite care provided.
* Call for schedule
*Pre-registration required 520.322.6601

 



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