Today's blog is a patchwork of inspiring news and events that have come across my desk in recent days.
Mass Creative reports: Senator Dan Wolf’s amendment approved to add $1.6 million to the MCC budget. This vote increases the state's investment in the creative community by 17% to a total of just over $11 million.
The creative community can influence legislation when we speak in a unified voice and we engage our constituencies to act. "This is an important step in the right direction as we work to rebuild the state investment in the creative community."
Thursday, June 20, 2013
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Salsa, Sangria & Dementia
An evening of wisdom and support for
adults whose parent has Alzheimer’s disease
or another neurocognitive disorder.Our political leaders moved because the creative community came together and sent a clear message that the arts and cultural community is a priority.
Featuring an interactive presentation:
Top 10 Truths for Adults Coping with a Parent’s Dementia
led by Joanne Peskowitz, LICSW, and Beth Soltzberg, LCSW
Sponsored by JC&FS,
Where: José’s Mexican Restaurant (131 Sherman Street in Cambridge)
4 10-15 minute walk from Alewife T station
4 Free parking in José’s parking lot
4 josesmex.com
Cost: A donation of $10 per person is requested
Chigago Tribute reported ‘Dance for Dementia’ Event to Raise Funds for the Alzheimer's Association Greater Chicago Chapter. (EVANSTON, Illinois, May 20, 2013) – North Shore Dance Therapy is holding a fundraising event to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Illinois Chapter. Dance for Dementia will be held on Sunday, June 23rd from 3:00pm-6:00pm at the Levy Senior Center located at 300 Dodge Avenue in Evanston, IL.
Erica Hornthal, owner and President of North Shore Dance Therapy, a business dedicated to providing holistic counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families and groups who have been touched by dementia, and creator of Dance for Dementia, understands the power that movement can have for individuals whose verbal communication skills may be hindered, and for their loved ones who are looking to reconnect. As a movement therapist, Hornthal uses body movement everyday with her clients to provide the means of assessment and the mode of intervention in therapy. “Movement is universal and body language is the earliest form of communication we have. From the moment we are born we are sending messages through the body to convey our needs and wants. This need to communicate never goes away. Dance for Dementia is about bringing the benefits of dance therapy to the community and opening the lines of communication through the use of creative arts therapies.”
What people liked best about the Pioneer Network Conference?
"Receiving new ideas and bringing back practical things that can be implemented."
"The people, attendees and presenters alike. I'm still floating on a cloud from being with hundreds of like-minded folks, who GET it!"
"Very inspiring, uplifting, overwhelming and thought provoking."
Pioneer Network's next conference coming up. Afraid I won't make it this year. I will sorely miss getting together with others passionate about making the world a better place for older adults and people with dementia.
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