For Families
Happenings
September 16, 2010 (Thurs): “Celebrate Lifelong Living Luncheon”
Earle Brown Heritage Center, Brooklyn Center. (Click here for directions)
Registration begins at
11:30 a.m.
Luncheon and program 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
No minimum donations necessary to attend.
R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, September 7, 2010
to Sandi Westberg at: swestberg@catholiceldercare.org or 612-362-2430.
October 7, 2010 (Thurs.): “Magnificent Melodies: The Piano Music of Felix Mendelssohn”
Instructor: Dr. Suzanne Schons
1:00-2:30 p.m.
RiverVillage East.
This single lecture will present an overview of the beautiful and engaging piano works of composer Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), including live performances of numerous works. The musical, social, cultural, and political contexts in which he composed will be discussed, as well as how Mendelssohn himself has influenced other musicians.
Suzanne Schons, Ph.D., is on the music faculty of the University of St. Thomas, where she teaches courses in piano and piano pedagogy. She also enjoys teaching piano to children and adults, performing, and giving presentations on music.
Cost: $15.00 per person Makes checks payable to “University of St. Thomas” and send to:
Center for Senior Citizens’ Education
Mail LOR 309
University of St. Thomas
2115 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
ONGOING: Augsburg College 3rd Age Programs at MainStreet Lodge are free and open to the community. Call 612-362-2450 to register for:
August 9 (Mon.): "U.S. – China Security Relations" Instructor: Hank G. Wright – 1:30-3:00 p.m.
September 13 (Mon.): "Two Round The World Trips: Educational Memoirs" Instructor: Irene Khin Jensen – 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Family Council Mission
To provide sensitive and caring support of families and friends of new and long term residents. We want to ease the stress of admissions and transfers, create friendship bonds, and provide a safe and knowledgeable forum for concerned families
Family Council Goal
To protect and improve the quality of life for our Residents in the home and within the long term care system as a whole.
To give families a voice in decisions that affect them and their Residents.
Family Council Purpose
To explore our concerns
Share ideas
Act on issues
Inform and educate
Support
Communicate effectively
Promote positive attitude
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