Friendship Center news

The January 2019 Friendship Center newsletter is out and ready to read!

2019 State Advocacy Day

The 2019 State Advocacy Day registration is now open! State Advocacy Day is a one day event where advocates from all across California, like yourself, meet in Sacramento and share their passion to end Alzheimer's with their local elected officials. 

 

This year State Advocacy Day is on February 5th. Many  advocates fly up and down on the same day to attend the event. You must register before January 18th!  

 

Please find our registration link and event flyer attached to this email for your convenience:

 

Registration link: http://act.alz.org/site/Calendar?id=127059&view=Detail

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Public Policy and Advocacy Manager, Briana M. Calleros, at bmcalleros@alz.org. Limited scholarships are available before the January 18th registration deadline. Please contact Briana for more details. 

 

Click here for the 2019 State Advocacy Save-the-Date and here for the 2019 Public Policy Platform.

 

Only together, can we #EndALZ. 

 

Posted on behalf of Donna K Beal, MPH, MCHES, Vice President of Program Services

Alzheimer's Association California Central Chapter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gloria Munoz

Administrative Office Professional II

Adult and Children Networks

Santa Barbara County Dept. of Social Services

234 Camino Del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

P: 805.681.4452  F: 805.681.4403

 

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Friendship Center news

The December 2018 Friendship Center newsletter is out and ready to read!

Friendship Center news

The November 2018 Friendship Center newsletter is out and ready to read!

Lower risk of Breast Cancer

Women who exercise at least two and half hours a week have a lower risk of breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.  Cottage Health is teaming up with Jenny Schatzle for the Step Up to Prevent Breast Cancer event.  Free one-hour fitness classes will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Jenny Schatzle Program.  Classes will be offered at noon and 1:30 p.m. 


Reserve your space today at cottagehealth.org/stepup.


Click here for flyer.  

 

 

Posted on behalf of Monica Ray, Associate, Population Health

Cottage Health

 

 

 

 

 

2018 Senior Expo

The 30th Annual Senior Expo of Santa Barbara will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 from 9AM to 12PM at the Earl Warren Showgrounds.

• 110+ Businesses Serving Seniors & Caregivers onsite
• Free Flu Shots for Seniors 55+
• Health Screenings & Healthy Living Information
• Showcase of Volunteer Opportunities & Activities
• Onsite Voter Registration & Free Photo ID Cards
• Chair Yoga & Cardio Workshops

Click here for the flyers in English and Spanish.

Caregiver Training

FEMA is offering a free training on Natural Disaster Awareness for Caregivers. It will be held on September 13, 2018 at the Santa Barbara City Fire Department on 121 W. Carrillo, Santa Barbara, CA. There will be two offerings: 8:00am - 12:00pm or 1:00pm to 5:00pm. 

To register (required) email name and session choice to: ymcglinchey@santabarbaraca.us