Upcoming Events in the Upstate

Outback Luau Night

Thursday, April 24, 2008

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Cleveland Park Event Center

Spartanburg, SC

You won’t want to miss this festive evening full of great food from Outback Steakhouse, music and a silent auction.  Proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association – South Carolina Chapter through the Spartanburg Area Memory Walk.  All funds raised support the full mission of the Association to provide local support services, fund Alzheimer’s research and advocate on the behalf of those affected by the disease.

To purchase tickets or reserve a table, please contact Lindsay Sill at 1.800.908.9690 or lindsay.sill@alz.org .  Sponsorship opportunities are still available.  For more information, please visit www.alz.org/sc.

We are grateful to Outback Steakhouse in Spartanburg for making this night possible!

6:30 p.m. Cocktail hour

7:30 p.m. Dinner and Program

The Poinsett Club

Greenville, SC

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring fine food & beverages, live entertainment, & silent and live auction.  Black tie optional.

Proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association – South Carolina Chapter.  All funds raised support the full mission of the Association to provide local support services, fund Alzheimer’s research and advocate on the behalf of those affected by the disease. 

To make your reservations, please contact Ashton Baker at 1.800.860.1444 or ashton.baker@alz.org.  Sponsorship opportunities are still available.  For more information, please visit www.alz.org/sc.

20th Annual Bowl-A-Thon

May 3, 2008, at Boulevard Lanes in Anderson, SC

Bowl-A-Thon is an annual fundraising event for the Alzheimer’s Association - South Carolina Chapter. All funds raised support the full mission of the association providing local support services, research funding and advocacy. Prizes and awards are given for teams raising the most money. High bowling scores are not necessary.

For team or sponsorship information, please contact Lindsay Sill at 1.800.908.9690 or lindsay.sill@alz.org.  For more information, please visit www.alz.org/sc.

Educational Programs

 “Expanding Our Understanding” Seminars:

For family members who have a loved one with dementia, professionals, social workers, clergy and interested others, particularly in the multi-cultural communities.  These seminars will be presented at no cost in Anderson, Greenville and Spartanburg.

• Mar. 13 - Brain and Heart Health Update and Caring for the Caregiver (African American Seminar)  Royal Baptist Church, 407 E. Hampton St., Anderson.   4-6 PM. Registration and refreshments at 3:30 PM.
  Desmond Smith, MD, will present on the brain/heart connection as it relates to cognition. Chaplain George West will present a session on Caring for the Caregiver through a spiritual coping perspective.  Credits for professionals will be available.  Call 800.273.2555 for more info and to register.
•  Mar. 20 - Expanding our Understanding:  Alzheimer’s Disease and Communication.  County Council Chambers at County Square, 301 University Ridge, Greenville.  9:30 AM – 12 Noon. Registration begins at 9:00 AM.
  Warachal Faison, MD, will present info on current Alzheimer’s treatments and future developments including research on  a potential “vaccine”; and Jan Merling, MA, will present on effective ways to communicate with the person with dementia.  Certificates of attendence for professionals seeking credits will be available.  Call 866.844.0995 for more info and to register.
•  Mar. 20 - Expanding our Understanding: Alzheimer’s Disease and Diverse Populations.  Barrett Room, Downtown Spartanburg County Library, 151 South Church Street, Spartanburg.  1:30-4:30 PM.
  Warachal Faison, MD, will present  info on current Alzheimer’s treatments  and future developments including research on a potential “vaccine”; and Dallys Sims & Jeri Ross-Hayes  will present on cultural competency in the hispanic population.  Credits for professionals will be available.  Call 800.908.9690 for more info and to register.

20th Annual Upstate Educational Conference
“Update in ‘08 on Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia”
Thursday, May 29, 2008
9:00 am - 4:30 pm (Registration 8:00 am)
First Baptist Church, Greenville
847 Cleveland St., Greenville, SC 29601
Contact Gail Marion: 1.800.273.2555 or gail.marion@alz.org.