On Dec. 4 a special presentation of the Memory Café will provide a safe, welcoming place for those with early-stage memory loss or memory concerns and those who care for them to come together and share their memories of the holidays. The cafe will take place at an actual cafe--the Recovery Café at 939 Kearney St. from 2 to 3:30.
The mission of the Memory Café, says Laura Cepoi, executive director of the Olympic Area Agency on Aging (O3A), is to “provide a safe, comfortable, engaging environment where people with memory loss and their care partners can laugh, learn, and remain socially engaged with others traveling on the same journey.” She adds that it’s a space where people can come together without fear to share their concerns and questions while enjoying social time with others who understand. “As we face a rapidly aging population,” says Cepoi, “we know that the incidence of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia will increase, and we need to be proactive in creating spaces that are welcoming and supportive for those facing memory loss and those who love and care for them.” Cepoi added that O3A is in the process of creating a new position that will specialize in dementia awareness, including early diagnosis, as well as providing training for community partners. “It’s crucial that we get rid of the stigma around memory loss and dementia,” she said, “because it interferes with people getting the help they need as early as possible. There’s no shame in memory loss. We can all be better educated about how to notice the signs and what to do once a person is diagnosed and begins that journey.” Those interested in attending should RSVP to Jan at 360-344-3013. Coffee and tea will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring a light snack. Cepoi notes that the Memory Café is not appropriate for those with more advanced care needs, such as wandering, incontinence, a high degree of anxiety, significant mobility issues, or aggressive behavior.  Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concerts hosts Kozmopolis, a local folk music group. The performance at the church is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. for one set with no intermission. The performance will also be streamed live at https://trinityumcpt.org/concerts where you will find a link for the Candlelight Concerts Online and ways to donate. The concert will also be simulcast on KPTZ FM 91.9. Admission to the concert is free with a suggested donation of $15 per person. Half of the proceeds from will be donated to Recovery Café, a recovery community based on the belief that everyone deserves love and belonging and where a beautiful, safe, warm, drug-and-alcohol-free space exists. Kozmopolis brings poignant and joyful sounds of Eastern European folk music to the Candlelight Concert stage. Featuring Port Townsend couple Mark “Kozmo” Schlenz on violin and Jane Freeburg on accordion with Dan Harrison on bass, listeners can expect rousing dance beats, lyrical waltzes, and evocative melodies from Ukraine, Romania, medieval Spain, and originals continuing the tradition. https://www.ptleader.com/stories/kozmopolis-to-play-free-concert,147011 |
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