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Workshop offered for Alzheimer's Caregivers The Alzheimer's Association will present "Caring for a Person With Late Stage Alzheimer's Disease," an education program for professional and family caregivers, on Tuesday, May 13, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Countryside Retirement Community, 2121 Robinson Road, Jackson. Designed to help caregivers cope with the challenges of late stage Alzheimer's, the program provides information on the physical symptoms of late stage disease and offers guidance on where to turn for help when making end-of-life decisions. Caregivers will also learn what to expect as the disease progresses and how to make meaningful connections with their loved one during this challenging time. Jean Teifer of Arbor Hospice will discuss the benefits of palliative care and hospice services. The program is free and open to the public. For more information or to register, contact the Alzheimer's Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter at 1-734-677-3081 or 1-800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org/mglc. Adult Computer Classes at Jackson District Library The Jackson District Library is offering computer classes for adults during the month of May. Registration for classes begins May 5 at 8 a.m. The class list includes: How do I turn this Darned Thing On? – will be held at Carnegie branch on Wednesday, May 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, May 15, from 10 a.m. until noon, at the Brooklyn branch on Thursday, May 22, from 10 a.m. until noon. Keyboarding Skills – at Carnegie branch on Wednesday, May 28, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, May 29, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Using www.myjdl.com – at Napoleon branch on Monday, May 12, from noon to 1 p.m. A pre-requisite for the class is experience using a computer mouse and the Internet. Jackson District Library databases – at Eastern branch on Wednesday, May 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. A pre-requisite for the class is experience using a computer mouse and the Internet. Beginning Microsoft Word – at Meijer branch on Friday, May 16, from 10 a.m. until noon and Friday, May 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. A pre-requisite for the class is experience using a computer mouse, keyboard and Windows. Creating a Resume – at Brooklyn branch on Thursday, May 29, from 10 a.m. until noon. A pre-requisite for the class is experience using a computer mouse, keyboard, Windows and using the Internet. For more information, call Joyce at 788-4099, extension 260. Eclectic Art Collection on Display at Pentamere Gallery The Pentamere Winery Gallery "Eclectic Collection" of art will be on display May 4 through June 1, with a kick off reception on May 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. Local Artists Jill Shaffer and Marjorie Castle's works in a variety of mediums will be on display and for sale. Pentamere Winery is located at 131 East Chicago Boulevard, Tecumseh. For more information, visit the Web at www.pentamerewinery.com.
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The Brooklyn Exponent,
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Brooklyn MI 49230 |
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