ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF WINDSOR & ESSEX COUNTY (ASWE) NEWSLETTER

SUMMER - 2017

We are thrilled to say that we reached our CaregiverRx

Matching Gift Campaign goal of $25,000 and with a week to

spare! Every dollar raised will be matched by Ground Effects

Ltd. bringing the grand total to $50,000 for local programs,

support and services for people living with dementia in our

community.

The CaregiverRx Matching Gift Campaign officially launched

on April 4, National Caregiver Day. A Caregiver Spa day was

held at our Walkerville location to kick off the campaign.

Staff expected Ground Effects CEO Jim Scott, to announce a

commitment of $15,000 to the 3-month campaign that day.

Scott had other plans, and surprised ASWE with a

commitment of $25,000, if donors could raise the same

amount by June 30.

A donation of $2,000 from Unifor Local 2458 officially

pushed the total across the finish line. We are grateful to

the labour community for helping us to successfully close

out the campaign. Thank you to all the generous individuals

who made a donation or held an event to contribute to the

campaign; we couldn’t have done it without you!

Mission Accomplished!

Sally Bennett Olczak, CEO of ASWE & Jim Scott, President of Ground Effects Ltd. are surrounded by a few of his many employees

who also value the spirit of giving.

Ontario Achieves a Fully-Funded Dementia Strategy!

On Thursday, April 27th, 2017, Ontario Minister of

Finance, Charles Sousa, introduced the 2017 Ontario

Budget, A Stronger, Healthier Ontario. The

announcement included $100 million over three years for

the implementation of an Ontario dementia strategy!

This is in addition to the $20 million investment for

improving respite care for unpaid care partners that was

announced earlier in the week on Tuesday, April 25th.

This is a major win for the over 220,000 Ontarians and their

families who have been impacted by dementia!

The Alzheimer Society of Ontario commends Premier

Wynne, Minister Sousa and Minister Hoskins for making

dementia a priority in Ontario and investing to enhance

care and support for people living with dementia and those

who care for them.

Most importantly, thank you to all of our Champions,

partners and allies who are out there every day improving

the lives of Ontarians living with dementia and their

families, and without whom a fully-funded dementia

strategy in Ontario may not have been realized.

Stay tuned for more news and updates on the Ontario

Dementia Strategy and what that means for local

programs and services.

Article retrieved from the Alzheimer Society Ontario website “Ontario Dementia Strategy” published 05/02/2017 at www. alzheimer.ca/en/on. Read the Alzheimer Society of Ontario’s official press release in response to the 2017 Ontario Budget at www.AlzheimerWindsor.com

ASWE - From the Board Chair and CEO Mission

To alleviate the personal

and social consequences

of Alzheimer’s disease

and other dementias.

Role

The role of the Alzheimer

Society of Windsor and Essex

County is to collaborate with all

levels of the organization and

our local community in order to

foster excellence in services,

education and to support

research.

Vision

A world without Alzheimer’s

disease and other dementias.

Board of Directors

Mr. Pat Soulliere, Chair

Ms. Karen Hall, Vice Chair

Mr. Arvind Arya, Treasurer

Mrs. Gay Wrye, Secretary

Ms. Claire Bebbington, Director

Mr. Marty Beneteau, Director

Mr. Rick Farrow, Director

Dr. Sheila Horen, Director

Mr. Bill Marcotte, Director

Mrs. Patricia McMahon, Director

Ms. Sarah Mushtaq, Director

Ms. Marilyn Villalta, Director

Chief Executive Officer

Mrs. Sally Bennett Olczak

Address

2135 Richmond St.

Windsor, ON N8Y 0A1

Telephone

519-974-2220

Fax

519-974-9727

This autumn the Alzheimer Society will mark

World Alzheimer’s Day, Thursday, September

21st, with our first annual World Alzheimer’s

Day Breakfast celebration, to be held at the

Windsor Club. That morning the Board of

Directors, staff, volunteers and friends of the

Society will honour longtime Society friend and

supporter, Mr. Jack Ramieri and his Battle of the

Brains Committee by presenting the Generosity

of Spirit Award. Mr. Ramieri and his team of

dedicated volunteers have hosted the wildly

successful Battle of the Brains trivia event every January since 2011 to coincide with

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. This event has grown steadily over its six year history, selling

out months in advance and reaching a record number of 900 attendees earlier this year!

The Generosity of Spirit Award was established in 2011 to recognize philanthropic leadership

in advancing our cause in Windsor and Essex County. Mr. Ramieri and his team have worked

diligently year after year to create the largest live quiz fundraiser in Essex County and the

second largest in North America, combining philanthropy and fun and increasing awareness

all at the same time. This trivia event encourages brain health by keeping our minds active,

something that we put into practice every day with the clients we serve.

We express our continued gratitude to Mr. Ramieri and his team for the over $55,000 raised

thus far and their continued commitment to supporting local programs and services for those

impacted by dementia.

We would be delighted if you could join us at our World Alzheimer’s Day Breakfast.

Tickets may be purchased for $35 each or $225 for a table of 7. Please contact Peggy Winch

at 519-974-2220 x 225 to reserve your tickets.

Pat Soulliere Board Chair

Sally Bennett Olczak Chief Executive Officer

Sally Bennett Olczak, CEO Pat Soulliere, Board Chair

ASWE is partially funded by:

ASWE - Education and Support Programs

A Stitch of Life

Donated by the Noble Family, in memory of Mrs. Janet Noble,

A Stitch of Life, three samples of Mrs. Noble’s needlepoint are

now hanging in our main hallway.

Mrs. Noble belonged to an active group of needlepoint artists

called the Gibson Gallery Girls. This group of women met at

the Gibson Gallery in Amherstburg to socialize and share their

love of needlepoint. After she received a diagnosis of

dementia, the group encouraged Janet to continue attending

the gallery and participate as she was able. As her disease

progressed, group members would modify patterns for Janet

and help thread the needle if needed, allowing her to continue

an activity that brought her much joy.

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We encourage people with dementia to continue doing

activities they love if they are able. Activities such as

needlepoint encourage brain health overall well-being.

Modifying activities as a person’s abilities change also

allows them to find enjoyment and fulfillment, while

encouraging independence and highlighting strengths and

talents.

We thank Mr. Tom Noble and the Noble family for

allowing us to share these works or art.

ASWE - Client Care Programs

Adult Day Program Saturday Expansion

ASWE is pleased to announce our recent Saturday

Day Program Expansion!

Over the last two years our day program has

been running at full capacity with

25 clients enrolled Monday through Friday

and 15 clients on Saturdays, with ongoing

wait lists.

As the need for our services continues to

grow, administration submitted a business

proposal to expand our day program

capacity on Saturdays from 15 clients in

attendance to 25 clients in attendance.

This proposal was approved by our Board of Directors and

took effect Saturday, July 8, 2017.

As of Saturday July 22, 2017 we had

19 clients enrolled on Saturdays leaving 6

attendance spots available on Saturdays.

VON nursing services as well as exercise

and fall prevention classes

continue to run as usual onsite daily in our

day program.

If you are interested in learning more

about this program, or our in-home respite

program, please contact our First Link

Coordinator, Janice Laforest at

519-974-2220 ext. 231.

Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament - Monday, September 11, 2017

Join us for a day at the golf course!

ASWE is pleased to have been selected as the recipient charity for this year’s Gary McNamara 9th

Annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament. Join us for golf and dinner or just dinner at Beach Grove

Golf and Country Club this September.

To register your foursome or to sponsor this event, contact the Mayor’s Office at 519-735-2184

ext. 115.

22nd annual Coffee Break® - September - November

Starting September 1st friends, co-workers and customers will gather in communities across Canada

including Windsor & Essex County for the 22nd Annual Alzheimer Coffee Break®.

Coffee Break is the Alzheimer Society’s major nationwide fundraiser where participants make a

donation in exchange for a cup of coffee. You can organize events large or small - in your office,

school, home, place of worship, anywhere that fits!

Coffee not your thing? No problem! We have other ways to support the campaign (bake sales, host

a lunch with friends, serve tea or hot chocolate).

Your support makes a huge difference each year, by funding local programs like counselling, Adult

Day Program and respite care. These programs truly make a difference and allow families to live

well with dementia. Call Angela for more details, 519 -974- 2220 ext. 237.

1st annual Bridge Tournament for Alzheimer - Sunday, September 10, 2017

Play the game you love while supporting a great cause. This inaugural Master Point tournament will

become a must on your bridge social calendar.

Registration is $25, and includes a $20 tax receipt, light lunch, refreshments and door prizes. 11:00

am to 4:00pm St. Theresa’s Church | 1991 Norman Rd, Windsor, ON

Call Angela for more information , 519-974-2220 ext. 237.

Fall Fashion Show - Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Darinka Rozman of Investor’s Group is proud to present, Fall Fashion Show – A Fundraiser for

Alzheimer’s at Beach Grove Golf and Country Club this September. Come for a fabulous buffet

dinner and take in the new fall fashions from BVogue Boutique, Clyde Hatch Boutique, and At Ease

Men’s Apparel. 100% of the proceeds will be donated directly to ASWE.

Tickets are $50, call Peggy to reserve your ticket at 519-974-2220 ext. 225.

World Alzheimer’s Day Breakfast & Award Presentation - Thursday, September 21, 2017

This year on World Alzheimer’s Day we invite you to our first annual breakfast event where we

will honour Mr. Jack Ramieri and his Battle of the Brains Committee by awarding them with the

Generosity of Spirit Award in recognition of their philanthropic leadership and continued

commitment to our Society.

This event will be held at the Windsor Club and seating is limited. Call Peggy to reserve your

tickets at 519-974-2220 x 225. $35 per person | $225 table of 7

Sponsorship Opportunities The Society is always looking for Corporate Sponsors that would like to support our cause through our community events.

Please contact Peggy Winch to discuss either new or existing sponsorship opportunities at 519-974-2220 ext. 225.

A Night To Remember - Thursday, November 9, 2017

Trivia buffs unite! You’re invited to a night of dinner, prizes and Trivial Pursuit at Caesars Windsor.

Bring your brainy friends and family to the Augustus Ballroom, and have a blast in a friendly

competition for trivia supremacy!

Tickets available soon, check our social media feeds for updates.

Denim & Diamonds Gala - Saturday, November 4, 2017

ASWE is thrilled to be one of the charities chosen to benefit from the Circle of Seven Annual Denim

& Diamonds Gala. The Circle of Seven is a registered non-profit, established in 1996 by a group of

friends committed to supporting the Windsor-Essex County community. Proceeds from this event

will benefit our Adult Day Away Program. Visit www.circleof7.com for more information.

Eat Wings, Raise Funds - Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Let someone else do the cooking while donating money to a great cause. Yes please!

Gather up your friends and family for dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings at Devonshire Mall and make

every bite count. 10% of pre-tax sales will be donated to the Society.

Reserve your spot by calling Peggy at 519-974-2220 x 225.

EAT WINGS

RAISE FUNDS ™

Third party events are an important resource for raising funds for ASWE. These events

allow ASWE advocates the opportunity to give back in a way that is fun and meaningful.

These events increase our reach in the community and ensure that our programs and

services will be there for those that need them.

We want to thank all those who have hosted or attended a third party event

recently. We are so appreciative of all that you do.

Want to host your own event? Call Peggy to discuss your ideas 519-974-2220 x 225.

Third Party Events - Making a Difference

COMMUNITY

THE SPIRIT OF GIVING BACK

Quarter Auction

On Friday, July 7th over 250 ladies attended our 1st Quarter

Auction at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #143 for a night

of fun and prizes. Thank you organizers, Tammy, Shelly &

Gloria and their dedicated crew of volunteers who raised

$5,710, to support local programs and services.

Fashion Show

On July 19th Anne’s on the Avenue

hosted Girls Night Out Fashion Show &

Networking Event at their Tecumseh

store. Over 75 fashionistas attended

to mix, mingle, and check out the

latest fashions from long time ASWE

supporter Anne Waters’ boutique.

Thank you to all the organizers,

models and attendees for helping to

raise funds to support our cause.

Lowe Martin Mansion Tours

During Art in the Park weekend, owner, Vern Myslichuk

opened up his home to the public again, offering tours of his

historical home with partial proceeds to benefit ASWE.

Craft Sale

Fundraising at any age!

During the Matching Gift Campaign,

Rylee made key chains and sold them

at a Craft Sale in Amherstburg. Her

donation of $152 went twice as far.

The Color Run

Our volunteers rocked again

this year. Over 300

volunteers helped us raise

$10,000 while volunteering

for the happiest 5k on the

planet. See you next year

Runacorn!

Golf Tournament

ASWE was thrilled

to be part of the

RBC Wealth

Management Golf

Tournament for

the 7th year.

Golfers took to the

links at Beach Grove Golf & Country Club on Monday,

June 12 for a day of friendly competition and fun.

$28,000 was raised this year, bringing the total

donations raised by RBC Wealth Management to

$106,795 to date! This makes them one of our

largest donors! We are very grateful for their

ongoing support and are thankful for the partnership we

have built over the years.

If you haven’t had a chance to visit the

Monument of Memories in Jackson

Park, put it on your list of things to do

this summer. Surrounded by beautiful

gardens, the Monument is a lovely spot

to make a heartfelt tribute.

Engravings make a unique gift that will

stand the test of time. Celebrate life’s

many milestones, or in honour of a life

well lived by having your name, or the

name of a loved one, etched on the

Monument this autumn.

The cost to engrave a name is $150 and

is considered a tax deductible donation

to the Society. The deadline for this

year’s engravings is September 30, 2017.

For details, or to order an engraving,

contact Peggy at 519-974-2220 x 225.

The Walk For Alzheimer's - Make Memories Matter

The Monument of Memories

Thank you to everyone who attended our

3rd Annual Walk for Alzheimer’s, held on

Sunday, May 28, 2017.

Over 120 people came out and ran, walked

and wheeled their way around the Ford Test

Track.

Walkers of all ages and abilities made it a

memorable day for everyone and together

we raised over $25,000!

Thank you to our sponsors and volunteers,

we couldn’t have done it without you.

Mark your calendars: next year’s Walk for

Alzheimer’s is Sunday, May 27, 2018.

Volunteer With Us!

Jessica Daskalakis

Day Away and

Minds In Motion Volunteer

“I volunteer because I love

getting to meet new people

and hearing their experiences

and sharing that bond with

them; it brightens my day.

“The clients teach me something everyday about life

lessons. It’s the best feeling in the world when they’re

doing an activity and they light right up.”

The number of Ontarians with dementia

is expected to increase by 40% in the

next decade. The human costs and the

costs to our health-care system will be

enormous. We really could not do what

we do to support people with dementia,

and raise money to find a cure, without

volunteers. We value your experience,

your input, your enthusiasm and the

opportunity to work with you.

Volunteers are people like you who want

to make a difference in their community.

When you become an Alzheimer Society

volunteer you have a chance to:

Help make life better for those living

with dementia

Help improve the quality of

community life

Support a cause that you believe in

Work with other members of the

team to achieve a specific goal

GET INVOLVED Join in the fun and become one of our

valued and esteemed volunteers by

getting in contact with our Volunteer

Coordinator, Angela Belleau, today!

abelleau@aswecare.com

(519) 974-2220 ext. 237

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

Assist with the daily operations of the administrative office team.

EVENT VOLUNTEER

Assist with planning, staffing and promoting fundraising events to help enhance the services available to clients.

Socialize with clients in the Day Program while using and increasing your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.

DAY AWAY ASSISTANT

COMPANION PROGRAM

Visit a person with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias to improve their quality of life.