Upcoming Events
Listed below are a few of our upcoming events. Please take a look at our Event Calendar for a full listing!
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Mind & Body Workshop: Reminisce & Reflect
Monday, January 28, 2019 4:15 pm - 6:30 pmLocation: Mazawey Education and Support Center, 3955 Pender Drive, Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030Description: Start the new year off right with a new series of the Mind and Body Workshop, from January 7th to February 11th! The workshop is a multi-session program series for both the caregiver and the recently diagnosed individual to participate, promoting social engagement and peer support, while adjusting to life with a new diagnosis.
As we start off the new year, what better time to reminisce and reflect! The workshop utilizes different topics to promote cognitive enhancement, creative expression, movement, community engagement, and overall well-being while living with memory loss.
Please contact Lindsey Vajpeyi for details, and to register.
Session details:
January 7
Group Activity: New Year’s Traditions and Resolutions
Breakout Sessions: Reflecting on the Holiday Season (Participants); Anticipating Changes in the New Year (Caregivers)
January 14
Group Activity: Exploring the Self: Identity Mapping
Breakout Sessions: Interactive Discussion: Personal Opinion (Participants); Forming New Social Circles (Caregivers)
January 28
Group Activity: Major Events in World History
Breakout Sessions: 20th Century Quote Boards (Participants); Tips for Transportation and Trips (Caregivers)
February 4
Group Activity: Healthy Habits: Changes in Diet and Exercise
Breakout Sessions: Brain Fitness: Recipes and Unusual Ingredients (Participants); How to Better Communicate with Doctors and Specialists (Caregivers)
February 11
Group Activity: A History of Music Through the Decades
Breakout Sessions: Musical Reflections (Participants); Creating Balance in Caregiving (Caregivers)
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Mind & Body Workshop: Reminisce & Reflect
Monday, February 4, 2019 4:15 pm - 6:30 pmLocation: Mazawey Education and Support Center, 3955 Pender Drive, Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030Description: Start the new year off right with a new series of the Mind and Body Workshop, from January 7th to February 11th! The workshop is a multi-session program series for both the caregiver and the recently diagnosed individual to participate, promoting social engagement and peer support, while adjusting to life with a new diagnosis.
As we start off the new year, what better time to reminisce and reflect! The workshop utilizes different topics to promote cognitive enhancement, creative expression, movement, community engagement, and overall well-being while living with memory loss.
Please contact Lindsey Vajpeyi for details, and to register.
Session details:
January 7
Group Activity: New Year’s Traditions and Resolutions
Breakout Sessions: Reflecting on the Holiday Season (Participants); Anticipating Changes in the New Year (Caregivers)
January 14
Group Activity: Exploring the Self: Identity Mapping
Breakout Sessions: Interactive Discussion: Personal Opinion (Participants); Forming New Social Circles (Caregivers)
January 28
Group Activity: Major Events in World History
Breakout Sessions: 20th Century Quote Boards (Participants); Tips for Transportation and Trips (Caregivers)
February 4
Group Activity: Healthy Habits: Changes in Diet and Exercise
Breakout Sessions: Brain Fitness: Recipes and Unusual Ingredients (Participants); How to Better Communicate with Doctors and Specialists (Caregivers)
February 11
Group Activity: A History of Music Through the Decades
Breakout Sessions: Musical Reflections (Participants); Creating Balance in Caregiving (Caregivers)
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Memory Cafe
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Linda and Lou Mazawey Education and Support Center, 3955 Pender Drive, Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030Description: The Memory Café will be offered on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Join us!
The café is an opportunity for you and your loved one to meet with others for support, companionship, and fun! The program will provide structured activities that you can participate in with your loved one to promote reminiscence, cognition, and engagement. Caregivers also have the option of participating in a caregiver support group. A light dinner will be served towards the end of the program to provide opportunity to share conversation and get to know others in a safe, supportive environment. -
Mind & Body Workshop: Reminisce & Reflect
Monday, February 11, 2019 4:15 pm - 6:30 pmLocation: Mazawey Education and Support Center, 3955 Pender Drive, Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030Description: Start the new year off right with a new series of the Mind and Body Workshop, from January 7th to February 11th! The workshop is a multi-session program series for both the caregiver and the recently diagnosed individual to participate, promoting social engagement and peer support, while adjusting to life with a new diagnosis.
As we start off the new year, what better time to reminisce and reflect! The workshop utilizes different topics to promote cognitive enhancement, creative expression, movement, community engagement, and overall well-being while living with memory loss.
Please contact Lindsey Vajpeyi for details, and to register.
Session details:
January 7
Group Activity: New Year’s Traditions and Resolutions
Breakout Sessions: Reflecting on the Holiday Season (Participants); Anticipating Changes in the New Year (Caregivers)
January 14
Group Activity: Exploring the Self: Identity Mapping
Breakout Sessions: Interactive Discussion: Personal Opinion (Participants); Forming New Social Circles (Caregivers)
January 28
Group Activity: Major Events in World History
Breakout Sessions: 20th Century Quote Boards (Participants); Tips for Transportation and Trips (Caregivers)
February 4
Group Activity: Healthy Habits: Changes in Diet and Exercise
Breakout Sessions: Brain Fitness: Recipes and Unusual Ingredients (Participants); How to Better Communicate with Doctors and Specialists (Caregivers)
February 11
Group Activity: A History of Music Through the Decades
Breakout Sessions: Musical Reflections (Participants); Creating Balance in Caregiving (Caregivers)
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Volunteer Orientation
Thursday, February 14, 2019 3:30 pm - 4:30 pmLocation: Insight Memory Care Center, 3953 Pender Drive, Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030Description: Join us for an overview on different ways that you can get involved with IMCC and the process for getting started. There are many opportunities that can benefit you and our center!
