FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2018 Media Contact: Jill Schacter jschacter@cityofevanston.org Phone: 847/448-8628
On the third Saturday of the month,
beginning in September, the Evanston Public Library is bringing in art and
service programs for a Memory Café to provide enrichment activities for people
living with dementia and their care partners. The events are social, fun, and
offer equalizing opportunities to engage in art, dance, or music, among other
activities.
The Evanston Public Library joins a growing network of
Memory Cafés to address an underserved population. The offered activities will
empower and entertain people with dementia and their caregivers in a neutral
setting where everyone succeeds. Memory Cafés are an important tool for people
with dementia and their care partners to combat isolation and reclusiveness and
to stay engaged and involved in their community.
The Memory Cafés take place on the third Saturday of the
month from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the Falcon Room of the Main Library, 1703 Orrington,
Evanston. Participants also will have access to new resources and information
about dementia and care opportunities.
UPCOMING EVENTS
On Saturday, September 15, the Institute for Therapy Through
the Arts will present an interactive percussion event. The Institute for
Therapy Through the Arts is an organization with centers in Evanston, Chicago,
and Lake Forest, whose philosophy fosters the integration of mind and body to
promote optimal health of the whole person.
On Saturday, October 20, the Hip Circle Empowerment Center
will offer a belly-dancing session. The Hip Circle Empowerment Center is an
Evanston-based bellydance and fitness studio that aims to make health and
wellness accessible to all women.
On Saturday, November 17, the United in Faith Lutheran
Church based on Chicago’s Northwest Side will bring its “New Life for Old Bags”
program. Participants will roll used plastic bags to make sleeping mats for the
homeless. The church works with Cornerstone Community Outreach in Uptown to
distribute the bags.
On Saturday, December 15, the Art Institute of Chicago will
present “Lifelong Learning Art Insights,” to offer a historical and
enlightening experience for participants who may not be able to visit the Art
Institute on their own.
The programs will continue each third Saturday of the month. Programs for 2019 will be announced when scheduled.
Everyone deserves the opportunity to improve themselves
through the various forms of literacy. People with dementia and their care
partners are important stakeholders in the Evanston community. The library
offers them a dedicated program to broaden their opportunities for fun and
education. No registration is necessary.
For more information, please contact Jill Skwerski, Community Engagement Librarian at jskwerski@cityofevanston.org or by calling 847-448-8664.
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