April 13, 2010
Leeza’s Place greets Parkinson Support Group, this established support group that meets monthly at the First United Methodist Church in McAllen, will hold this monthly group in our Leeza’s Place. If you have PD or if you are a family caregiver to a loved one diagnosed with Parkinson Disease join us.
2:00 p.m.
April 16, 2010
El Arte de la Bisutería.
Se denomina bisutería (del francés bijouterie) a la industria que produce objetos o materiales de adorno que imitan a la joyería pero que están hechos de materiales no preciosos. Este es un arte que ha venido evolucionando con la humanidad y las sociedades, desde tiempos antiguos hombres y mujeres han querido realzar su cuerpo con ornamentos y accesorios de metales preciosos y piedras de vivos colores y hoy por hoy la demanda de objetos ornamentales es muy alta. Venga a un taller para principiantes aprenda y a la vez conviva con personas con intereses similares.
Si se registra ántes del 13 de Abril el material para un collar ó pulsera será totalmente gratis. Cupo limitado.
10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
April 20, 2010 ---- On Screen
Memory Lane Video, Family
This first-of-its-kind video takes viewers through a series of family milestones, including dating, marriage, children and the teen years. Familiar events are presented in photo collections, home movies and personal stories, all set to great period music like In the Mood and Baby Face. The experience is enhanced with brief personal stories told by peers. This activity can certainly be appreciated by caregivers and their loved ones with mild stages of memory loss.
10:00-12:00 p.m.
.
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
April 21, 2010
We are celebrating our 1 year anniversary!!!! We cordially invite caregivers that have visited us during this past year to join us in this very meaningful day. Furthermore, the invitation extends to the caregivers who have not yet had an opportunity to come by.
Let cut the cake and have some music.
Estamos celebrando nuestro primer aniversario!!!!! Cordialmente invitamos aquellos cuidadores que nos han visitado durante este año pues queremos compartir un logro al server gratuitamente a los familares que cuidan día con día a sus seres queridos. Si todavía no has tenido la oportunidad de venir, esta tarde
de celebración es tu oportunidad.
3:00 p.m.
April 24, 2010 Saturday at Leeza’s
Leeza’s Place opens its doors Saturday morning to meet, greet, and assists employed family caregivers and those who can not make it to regular weekly programs. Educational programs and social activities with special programs developed for the employed caregiver.
Abril 24, 2010 Un Sábado en Leeza’s
Leeza’s Place abrirá sus puertas las mañanas del Sábado para cuidadores que trabajan ó que por otro motivo no pueden venir en horarios habituales. Queremos conocerte y darte nuestro apoyo. Presentaremos programas educativos y actividades sociales con particular atención aquellos que pueden fortalecer a los cuidadores que tienen que combinar un trabajo fuera y a la vez cuidar a su ser querido. Los esperamos venir a Leeza’s Place es el primer paso.
10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
ONGOING MONTHLY PROGRAMS
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS
Allows guests to exchange ideas and personal stories about their caregiving experience in a confidential setting. Support groups provide information, hope, friendship, sharing, problem-solving, personal growth, self-advocacy and hope.
Do something great for yourself and your loved one.
Remember you are not alone.
April 12, 2010
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
English
Caregiving in General
April 19, 2010
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Español
Para cuidadores en general
NEW
April 15, 2010
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Early Stages Memory Loss Support Group An educational and socially connecting group for individual 55 years and older experiencing early memory loss.
NEW
Leeza’s Place by WellMed Physician’s Health Choice is very proud to host SilverLife Fitness Class. This fitness class is ideal for all seniors interested in keeping their body healthy, flexible, and strong. Classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 -10 a.m. Please dress comfortably, bring a towel, and a bottle of water.
Leeza’s Place by WellMed Physician’s Health Choice se complace en ser cede de SilverLife Fitness Class. Esta clase de ejercicio es ideal para personas de la tercera edad que les impora mantener su cuerpo sano, flexible, y fuerte. Las clases se llevarn los Lunes y Miércoles de 9 a 10 a.m. Favor de vestir comodo (a), traer una toalla, y una botella con agua.
Leeza’s Place by WellMed Physician’s Health Choice will be hosting SilverLife’s BINGO.
Join us for an afternoon filled with fun & prizes.
For details call (956) 683-7180 ******** Para más detalles hablar al (956) 683-7180
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Memory Media Center
Leeza’s Place is a community-based education and resource center, we have books on other chronic diseases; caregiving; healthy aging; grief & bereavement. The Memory Media Center includes literature, videos, DVD’s, and computer stations providing internet access.
Community Resource Center
Leeza’s Place by WellMed-PHC offers links to community resources. Drop by our center and explore what is available in the community to assist you in your caregiving journey. Our goal is to sort through, and connect you with a variety of community and health related services in the Rio Grande Valley.
Leeza’s Place by WellMed- Physician’s Health Choice offers Leeza’s Memory Television - a unique family-based workshop designed to preserve family memories and histories on videotape. Using journaling, scrapbooking, stamping, and photographs, families and participating members have the opportunity to script, stage, and create their own set reflecting their family’s background and story.
LMTV is by appointment only. Please call us for further details at 956-683-7180.
Community Presentations
If you are interested in having a presentation (and/or program) about Leeza’s Place by WellMed-PHC in you agency, school, church, senior center, adult day care, business, nursing home, assisted living facility etc. Please call us (956) 683-7180 or email request to lqsanchez@leezasplace.org.
GOOD NEWS
We now have evening and Saturday hours for those caregivers who are working, or rely on trasportation, or for other reasons cannot visit Leeza’s Place during our normal hours. Caregivers will have the opportunity to attend educational workshop; particpate in social activities to generate energy (little respite); or meet on to one with care advocate.
Ahora tenemos horario nocturno y de Sábado para los cuidadores que están trabajando, dependen de transportación con alguién más; ó por otras razones no pueden visitar Leeza’s Place durante nuestro horario normal. Los cuidadores tendrán la oportunidad de asistir a talleres educativos; participarán en las actividades sociales para generar energía (algo de descanso); y la vocera de cuidados podrá atender a cuidadores individualmente.
Horario
M-F (L-V) 9:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
2nd Thursday (Jueves) & 3rd Wed. (Miercoles) 6:00 -8:30 p.m.
4th Saturday (Sáb) of the month 9:30-12:00 p.m.
Leeza’s Place is funded in part by WellMed-Physicians Health Choice and the Texas Department Aging and Disabilities, LRGVDC Area Agency on Aging.
