The Longest Day is Sat. June 20, 2020… We are fundraising to #ENDALZ, and to help fund the 24/7 Alzheimer’s Association Helpline, Care Consults, and other family support services.
– View/Print the 6/20 Event Registration Form (mail-in by June 18)
– View/Print the 6/20 Event Flyer
– Donate Online: Visit our Online Donation Page
– Donate Offline: View/Print the Offline Donation Form (mail-in by August 15)
On Saturday, June 20th, from 10am – 4pm, to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Association, we will offer a Dementia-Friendly Farm Stand, as well as 3 educational sessions (details below). Pre-Registration Required for these sessions, no later than June 18, 5pm. Contact Mary by Phone (978.887.4202), by email: mary at marymacmissions.com, or mail-in the 6/20 registration form (if donating, please make check payable to Alzheimer’s Association).
Morning Session
COST: Suggested Donation $40. per person for (2) experiences or $25. for (1) experience.
10am Stop & Rest: Guided “Garden Bathing.” 50 min. 10-person limit.
Garden Bathing, also known as Forest Bathing, is a contemplative, restorative practice for the body, mind, and spirit. This is a facilitated session for beginners or experts.
11am Smell the Roses: Wheelchair-Accessible Tour. 50 min. 10-person limit.
Our 0.1 mile custom brick-laid trail, The Memorial MargFMac Front Garden Loop, now offers wheelchair-access to 100 Roses. Stop and Smell the Roses!
Midday Session
COST: Free of Charge, Registration Required. Please Note***These 2-hours represent our June Memory Cafe in the Garden***
12pm Lunch & Learn: Presentation: “Private Garden Time: A Welcome Respite for Many during a Pandemic.” Please bring your own brown bag. Cold drinks provided. 10-person limit.
1pm Community Roundtable: Discussion: People living with memory challenges & care-partners may connect, enjoy, network. 10-person limit.
Afternoon Session
COST: Suggested Donation $40. per person for (2) experiences or $25. for (1) experience.
2pm Smell the Roses: Wheelchair-Accessible Tour. 50 min. 10-person limit.
Our 0.1 mile custom brick-laid trail, The Memorial MargFMac Front Garden Loop, now offers wheelchair-access to 100 Roses. Stop and Smell the Roses!
3pm Stop & Rest: Guided “Garden Bathing.” 50 min. 10-person limit.
Garden Bathing, also known as Forest Bathing, is a contemplative, restorative practice for the body, mind, and spirit. This is a facilitated session for beginners or experts.
All rose photos taken by me in our garden! Names of the roses (thumbnail images, top to bottom) for anyone interested:
– Litchfield Angel
– At Last
– Belinda’s Dream