Supporting Members Through Memory Changes

Members for Life:
Supporting Club Members Through Memory Changes

According to the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s Landmark study (2022), nearly one million Canadians will be living with dementia by 2030. As our population ages, service clubs are likely to notice signs of dementia among their own members. At the RIA, we know that when people experience changes with their memory, they often stay silent and may withdraw from the activities they love out of fear, embarrassment, or a mistaken belief that they can no longer contribute. Service clubs may lose members without ever knowing the real reason why.

Please join us on Monday, April 13 as Danielle Krisman, the Community Relations Manager and Shira Ginsler, the Fundraising Manager from Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging present an overview of dementia and debunk the myths and misconceptions that can lead to stigma and social isolation. They will share practical strategies for creating inclusive environments within our club so that members experiencing cognitive changes can continue to serve and stay connected to the fellowship they value.

NB! Pre-Registration and meal selection is required!

We will be at the Charcoal Restaurant for this meeting in our regular room with lunch served at a cost of $32, tax and gratuity included; paid in advance when registering.  Doors open at 11:30 with the program commencing at 12:00 noon.  Lunch includes coffee or tea and one of the main entrées listed below.  Indicate your meal selection and any dietary restrictions in the comment box on the registration confirmation screen.

Deadline for registering is Thursday, April 9.

Main Entrée Options:

Chicken Cobb Salad: chicken romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese crumble, bacon, avocado wedge, hard whole egg, maple mustard vinaigrette

Charcoal Burger: fresh ground chuck, smoked bacon, monterey jack cheese, dill pickle, tomato, shredded lettuce, roasted garlic aioli, toasted brioche bun

Fish Tacos: trio of blackened blue cod tacos with cabbage, guacamole, cotija cheese and pico salsa topped with a roja aioli, cilantro & green onion

Creole Chicken Naan’wich: blackened seared chicken served in a garlic buttered naan bread with cabbage, tomato, roja aioli and onion crisps

Vegetarian Pad Thai: stir-fried vegetables, egg, bean sprouts, spiced peanuts, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, sweet & sour peanut sauce