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Apr
21
10:00 AM10:00
Workshop, Education, Family

National Healthcare Decisions Day Workshop

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Have you effectively communicated your healthcare wishes and appointed someone to make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to? National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD), part of Annual Healthcare Decisions Week in Virginia (April 16-22, 2018), exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning.

Please join us for tips and tools on how to start the conversation, and learn what legal documents you should have in place to provide peace of mind and avoid unnecessary emotional burdens and financial costs for you and your family. We will discuss the ins and outs of Advance Medical Directives/Living Wills, Health Care Powers of Attorney, HIPAA Authorizations, DNRs, POSTs and more. We will also hear practical considerations from the physician's and care manager's perspectives, and try to dispel some of the myths surrounding end of life decisions and treatment.

Speakers:

Dr. Rahel Yirga, Medical Director, Allegiance Aging Care Services
Megan Descutner, MSN, RN, CMC, CDP, Care Manager, Golden Pond ElderCare Strategies, LLC
Dawn Dale, JD, LLM, CFP®, Partner, SageTrust Law Group, PLLC
Melinda Merk, JD, LLM, CFP®, Partner, SageTrust Law Group, PLLC
 

Continental breakfast will be provided.

Please register in advance by visiting https://www.sagetrustlaw.com/nhddworkshop.

Seating is limited. This event is for education purposes, and is not intended for networking or promotional use by attendees.

Download the flyer here

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Dec
9
7:00 AM07:00
Family

Arthritis Foundation's Loudoun Jingle Bell Run 5K

Be part of the longest-standing, holiday-themed 5K race series anywhere – and fight with us to conquer arthritis!

The Arthritis Foundation’s original Jingle Bell Run is a fun way to get decked out and be festive, while racing to raise funds and awareness to cure America’s #1 cause of disability. Put on your favorite holiday costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. ’Tis the season to live it up and be jolly for a reason! Bring a team of friends, family and co-workers to run or walk, spread smiles and good cheer … and be a Champion of Yes! 100 percent of your registration fee and fundraising efforts go to this great cause.

For more help or information about the 2017 Jingle Bell Run of Loudoun County, contact Rachel Wissinger at rwissinger@arthritis.org or call 703-743-7532.

 
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Oct
7
4:00 PM16:00
Family

Hope for Lyme Music Fest

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Attention music and wine lovers!  Hope for Lyme Music Fest is coming to the best outdoor concert venue in Loudoun, Tarara Winery!  

Featuring special performances by the Reflex - the Ultimate 80s Tribute Band and School of Rock, along side a Health & Wellness Expo and guest speakers! 

Grab your chairs, blankets, and dust off your parachute pants, Jordache jeans, and Rubik’s Cubes and prepare yourself for the sounds of The Reflex – The Ultimate 80’s Tribute Band & School of Rock because this is one lyme awarness event you won't want to miss!

You're also more than welcome to bring a cooler with anything EXCEPT for alcoholic beverages.

Doors Open @ 4pm

4pm-8pm          Health & Wellness Expo
                          Featured Speakers
5pm-6pm          School of Rock
7pm-9:30pm     Reflex - The Ultimate 80s Tribute Band

Tag your pictures on FaceBook & Social Media at #HopeForLymeVA and win a prize for best picture at the concert!

$20/pp until August 31st
$25/pp from 9/1 - 10/6
$30/pp day of event

To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit our website!

Can't make the date? Your contribution is still welcome and your tax deductible donation can be made here.

Want to get involved?!

Sponsorship
Sponsorship opportunities and booths for the Health & Wellness Expo are still available so reach out if you're interested before space fills up!  Click here for more information about sponsorship levels!

Volunteers
We're also looking for volunteers so be sure to touch base if you'd like to help!
 
For more information on how you can get involved in this event email us at info@keylyme.org.

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Senior Spelling Bee @ Ashleigh at Lansdowne
Sep
15
10:00 AM10:00
Family

Senior Spelling Bee @ Ashleigh at Lansdowne

 
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NEW LOCATION

The Spelling Bee has moved! Come join us at Ashleigh at Lansdowne, 44124 Woodridge Parkway, Leesburg, VA.

You're Invited!

Host: Toni Reinhart

Come cheer on our seniors to see who has the best spellers! Open to the public, refreshments and door prizes. The charity this year is Honor Flight Network.

We are still signing up communities - email Toni at reston@comfortkeepers.com if your community is interested in competing.

Come on out! There will be:

  • Prizes
  • Trophies for the winner and winning senior living community
  • Refreshments

Do you have the best spellers in your community?  Here’s how it works:

  • Senior Centers, Assisted Living Communities, Independent Living Communities and other groups of seniors 55+ sign up to participate
  • Packets will be distributed to participating communities in June with the rules, sample words, and tips for studying
  • Communities run spelling bees in August to pick a winner and an alternate (let us know if you want help running your spelling bee)
  • Send your winner and alternate to the Spell-Off in September (don’t forget your cheering section!)

We are supporting Honor Flight Network this year, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing veterans with honor and closure.

 

 
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WFAHA Summer Party and Auction @ Johnson Center at Falcon's Landing
Aug
15
4:00 PM16:00
Family, Business

WFAHA Summer Party and Auction @ Johnson Center at Falcon's Landing

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Summer Party and Fundraiser

Join Us and Bring a Colleague!

• 4 PM to 6:30 PM – Mix, mingle and enjoy great food
• 4 PM to 6:00 PM – Silent Auction > so bring cash or checks

We are delighted each year to raise money to help those in our community

Money raised will benefit local charities: 

• Alzheimer’s Association Walk
                     &
• Susan G Komen – Breast Cancer

$10 cash donation at the door

Thank you as always for your ongoing support each month by attending the meetings and by your continuous commitment to help others in the community. You are APPRECIATED! 

Come for an assortment of appetizers and fun!!

Cheese/Dips/Crackers, Antipasti Platter, Pizzas, Desserts
- Beer, Sangria, Water and Soft Drinks

RSVP: Sonya Amartey at 703.766.9025
samartey@alz.org or wfaha2013@gmail.com

Parking: Parking is inside the gate of Falcons Landing. There will be event parking signs where people can park. Falcon's Landing will provide a shuttle to go around the property to bring people to The Johnson Center and return them to their cars.

 
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