New cafes and a cafe shuffle
Exciting changes for our cafes beginning in April . . .
We have some exciting news about our cafes! Beginning in April, we will have two new cafes – one in McLean (2nd Wednesday) and the other in Alexandria (3rd Monday). Both will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm as our new hosts have generously offered to provide us with a light lunch. We will be reaching out to both communities to get the word out but if you would like to help us, please send me an email and I can send you the flyers.
We were also asked if we could change the date of our Cafe Fairfax because our host, Insight Memory Care Center, is expanding their Reconnections program. This is exciting news for Insight! The end result is that beginning in April we have new days and times for our established cafes in Fairfax (3rd Wednesday, 10:00 am to 12 noon) and Ashburn (4th Wednesday, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm). You may have noticed that Cafe Ashburn also has a new time, as it will also include a light lunch. We are very fortunate to have such generous hosts at all our cafes!
I’ll be doing my best to keep you updated with our new schedule through our newsletters and on our website, trying to keep our new schedule easy to follow.
If you haven’t been to our cafes, they are an informal, social alternative to support groups. All those touched by Parkinson’s, including caregivers, families and friends, are welcome. While Parkinson’s is one thing that we have in common, it is definitely not the only thing. We all have so much more to share. To get the conversation started we offer programs that are fun and educational, with the hope they will inspire people to make the most of their lives with Parkinson’s.
Remembering David with an act of kindness
This is a photo of our friend David. David, his wife Regina, and their children, were part of our support group at Fair Oaks for many years.
I have something very special to share with you today. Regina has asked us to mark our calendars for David’s birthday, March 7, to remember to show some act of kindness to others in honor of her loving husband. We realize that many of you didn’t know David, and that it’s only one day, but we hope to show that we care for one another, and we can do our part to make this world a better place. Our hope is that the more people that read this, the more acts of kindness will be shared. David was a loving and gentle soul and his wife and family believe this would bring him great joy.
When I first heard about Regina’s request it reminded me of two qualities I’ve seen time and again amongst my friends in the Parkinson community that are so special – kindness and compassion. Regina, thank you for inviting us to honor and remember David.
One of the ways David and Regina always amazed us is how often they would get out and about even after David needed his wheelchair to get around. They traveled to other states to visit family and went on a cruise. Locally, they attended Fair Oaks support group events, and Café Fairfax as often as possible. Regina continues to help her friends in the Parkinson community in all kinds of ways. An awesome, inspiring couple.
Out & About – Cafe Ashburn 2.21.18
We were fortunate that Marney Kennedy could visit our Café Ashburn this morning, bringing us a sampling of what we might see if we visit the National Gallery of Art, and leading us in a conversation about how artists see the world. We enjoyed hearing some of the stories behind the paintings, and art history, too. Having seen Marney Talking Art twice now, I thought it was interesting to hear the variety of comments based on each individual’s experiences, and how we relate these experiences to what we’re seeing. Thank you Marney, for sharing your love and appreciation for art. Afterwards, Marney talked about some of the many programs offered at the National Gallery of Art. One of our friends suggested that he would like her to talk about Modern Art, and we hope we can entice Marney back to our cafés to talk about this different perspective sometime soon.
In March, we’ll be talking about books and libraries. We are working on bringing you information about access services offered by the libraries, and someone from Fairfax county libraries to visit our Fairfax café. If you are having difficulty reading and have suggestions for a work around, please send them to me and I’ll share them at our cafés. Better yet, how about if you came and shared them in person – we’d love for you to join us!
Cafés in March: Fairfax – March 12 Ashburn – March 21
Cheers,
Sonia
Sonia@ParkinsonSocialNetwork.org
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Thrive: Supporting People With Parkinson’s Through Yoga Therapeutics
Carolyn Bagdoyan, the yoga therapist who visited Café Fairfax in October has created a program to support people with Parkinson’s. It is a specialized, intimate program to designed to help build a toolbox of techniques to apply to the unique needs of each participant–to help respond to “what shows up” each day–whether the need is to manage energy, uplift mood, reduce anxiety, alleviate body tension, or build greater internal physical balance, stamina and support.
The program will use a unique combined format of private sessions and supportive small-sized community classes to help participants nurture a personal customized self-care practice. The community classes will include time to review and reinforce what each student is working on with their customized program so that the practices can become more integrated and supported in daily life.
For more information contact:
Carolyn Bagdoyan, RYT 200, LFYP
Heart Tree Yoga LLC, www.hearttreeyoga.com
hearttreeyoga@gmail.com
703-862-5922
Change of the plans for February cafes
February is . . . (renamed) and we’ll be Talking Art!
Seeing Art All Around Us with Marney Kennedy
We see trees all around us but how do those same trees inspire artists? How do different artists see trees? Or faces, colors, animals? How do artists use these same images for their art?
Join us for our February cafés as Marney Kennedy, a long-time docent at the National Gallery of Art visits us for an interactive presentation and a different perspective on how we look at the world around us.
About Marney
Marney has been involved in giving tours at art museums for over 30 years, the last 27 at the National Gallery of Art. While at the National Gallery she led and participated in many docent programs including the training of new docents, evaluation of tours and themes and outreach into schools in the metro area.
Marney has also practiced art since the 1980’s, working in pastels, oils and watercolor. Her present concentration is on landscape painting in oils.
We’ve also added a new activity we’re calling Movement and Memory. We’ll start the fun at 10:10 am.
And let’s not forget a Very Important Celebration in February . . .
It’s chocolate month! We’ll have lots of chocolatey munchies, but you are always welcome to bring your own creations or finds!
Come for the coffee, stay for the company and conversation!
Our cafés are free, and you’re welcome to bring munchies to share.
Monday, February 12, 10:00 am – 12 noon
Café Fairfax
Where?
Insight Memory Care Center
Linda and Lou Mazawey Education & Support Center
3955 Pender Drive, Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030
Directions and map
We meet here on the 2nd Monday of each month and welcome people living with Parkinson’s, their families and friends.
Click here to RSVP – it really helps us with planning!
Wednesday, February 21, 10:00 am – 12 noon
Café Ashburn
Coffee and munchies are provided by the friendly folk at Tribute, in case you need a morning jump start. And we always bring information about local resources and services to share.
Where?
Tribute at One Loudoun
20335 Savin Hill Dr, Ashburn, VA 2014
We meet here on the 3rd Wednesday of each month and welcome people living with Parkinson’s, their families and friends.
Click here to RSVP – it really helps us with planning!
February is Library Lovers Month AND Chocolate Month at our cafes!
Come for the coffee, stay for the company and conversation!
Our cafés are free, and you’re welcome to bring munchies to share!
One of my favorite childhood memories is of my trips to our local library. It was an old building and the children’s section was downstairs in the basement. I remember spending hours curled up in the corner reading all their Madeline books over and over. Do you have happy memories of your local library? What was your favorite book growing up, or your all-time absolute favorite now? I hope you’ll join us as we talk about the books that are special to us.
We’ve also added a new activity we’re calling Movement and Memory. We’ll start the fun at 10:10 am.
And not to forget another important celebration in February . . .
It’s chocolate month! We’ll have lots of chocolatey munchies, but you are always welcome to bring your own creations or finds!
Monday, February 12, 10:00 am – 12 noon
Café Fairfax
Where?
Insight Memory Care Center
Linda and Lou Mazawey Education & Support Center
3955 Pender Drive, Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030
Directions and map
We meet here on the 2nd Monday of each month and welcome people living with Parkinson’s, their families and friends.
Click here to RSVP – it really helps us with planning!
Wednesday, February 21, 10:00 am – 12 noon
Café Ashburn
Coffee and munchies are provided by the friendly folk at Tribute, in case you need a morning jump start. And we always bring information about local resources and services to share.
Where?
Tribute at One Loudoun
20335 Savin Hill Dr, Ashburn, VA 2014
We meet here on the 3rd Wednesday of each month and welcome people living with Parkinson’s, their families and friends.
Click here to RSVP – it really helps us with planning!
January is Brain Teaser Month at our cafes!
Come for the coffee, stay for the company and conversation!
Our cafés are free, and you’re welcome to bring munchies to share!
Anytime is a good time for a challenge! Join us at our cafés to make new connections and memories. We have some fun brain teasers for you to try, and to get you warmed up, we’re adding a new activity we’re calling Movement and Memory. We’ll start the fun at 10:10 am.
Monday, January 8, 10:00 am – 12 noon
Café Fairfax
Where?
Insight Memory Care Center
Linda and Lou Mazawey Education & Support Center
3955 Pender Drive, Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030
Directions and map
We meet here on the 2nd Monday of each month and welcome people living with Parkinson’s, their families and friends.
Click here to RSVP – it really helps us with planning!
Wednesday, January 17, 10:00 am – 12 noon
Café Ashburn
Coffee and munchies are provided by the friendly folk at Tribute, in case you need a morning jump start. And we always bring information about local resources and services to share.
Where?
Tribute at One Loudoun
20335 Savin Hill Dr, Ashburn, VA 2014
DIRECTIONS:
From the intersection of Loudoun County Parkway and Russell Branch Parkway . . .
Go west on Russell Branch Parkway, past Exchange Street, past Northpark Drive and the next street on your right will be Savin Hill Drive. Head on down to the end of the road past the townhouses, and at the bend, Tribute is the large building on your left.
We meet here on the 3rd Wednesday of each month and welcome people living with Parkinson’s, their families and friends.
Click here to RSVP – it really helps us with planning!
It’s Holiday Party Time at our cafes!
Come for the coffee, stay for the company and conversation!
Our cafés are free, and you’re welcome to bring munchies to share!
It’s holiday party time and we hope you’ll join us! Wear your finest or ugliest holiday outfit. We’re talking sweaters, hats, scarves, ties . . .
We’ll challenge you with our Christmas Trivia Quiz and gems like these:
1. Which country created egg nog?
2. “The Twelve Days of Christmas” has how many verses?
If you’d like to share some of your holiday baking, we always have some expert tasting testers in attendance!
Monday, December 11, 10:00 am – 12 noon
Café Fairfax
Where?
Insight Memory Care Center
Linda and Lou Mazawey Education & Support Center
3955 Pender Drive, Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030
Directions and map
We meet here on the 2nd Monday of each month and welcome people living with Parkinson’s, their families and friends.
Click here to RSVP – it really helps us with planning!
Wednesday, December 20, 10:00 am – 12 noon
Café Ashburn
Coffee and munchies are provided by the friendly folk at Tribute, in case you need a morning jump start. And we always bring information about local resources and services to share.
Where?
Tribute at One Loudoun
20335 Savin Hill Dr, Ashburn, VA 2014
DIRECTIONS:
From the intersection of Loudoun County Parkway and Russell Branch Parkway . . .
Go west on Russell Branch Parkway, past Exchange Street, past Northpark Drive and the next street on your right will be Savin Hill Drive. Head on down to the end of the road past the townhouses, and at the bend, Tribute is the large building on your left.
We meet here on the 3rd Wednesday of each month and welcome people living with Parkinson’s, their families and friends.
Click here to RSVP – it really helps us with planning!
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