NEWS AND EVENTS

2010 Forget-Me-Not Exhibit

Art exhibit benefiting the ASM

August 22, 2010
On Sunday, August 22nd, Mr. Maurice Proulx will host the 2010 Forget-Me-Not Exhibit, in the flower gardens of his house in Notre-Dame-de-Grace.

Organized by the latter, whose wife is affected by Alzheimer's disease at an advanced stage, the exhibition brings together paintings by a score of professional artists and amateurs. They have agreed to sell their art work in order to support the Alzheimer Society of Montreal and its mission. Some paintings have also been produced by Mr. Proulx. 
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Hector Toe Blake Golf Tournament

August 26, 2010
On August 26th, 2010, the 16th annual Hector "Toe" Blake Golf Tournament will be held, as a tribute to this legendary hockey player and coach of Montreal Canadiens who passed away after several years living with Alzheimer's disease. Each year, dozens of Canadiens legends participate in this tournament. In all, more than one million dollars have been raised over the past fifteen years as part of this tournament.
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Communication Strategies and Cognitive Stimulation

Interactive Training Session for Health Professionals

September 16, 2010
This training exposes participants to valuable communication techniques focused on positive interactions and behaviour habilitation strategies adapted to any person touched by ADRD. Combined to these communication strategies, cognitive stimulation techniques will be explored, with an attention to environment triggers. Participants will be guided in evaluating needs, available resources and adapting therapeutic activities to various levels of care.
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The ASM at the Journées de la Culture

September 24, 25 and 26, 2010
For the first time, the Alzheimer Society of Montreal will participate in the “Journées de la Culture”, on September 24, 25 and 26. A dream opportunity to put forward our art therapy program!

Entitled “The Cultural Buffet is Back This Year!”, les “Journées de la Culture” have brought the artistic and cultural milieus together throughout the province for the past 14 years. The call for participation has been broaden this year to a greater diversity of organizations. This is the reason why the ASM could join.
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