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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2018 7 A Alzheimer’s Association offers support groups in Florence Spring Education Programs from the Alzheimer’s Association will take place in Florence, along with support groups. Florence groups meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. at Spruce Point Assisted Living, 375 Ninth St. The group’s support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive envi- ronment or community and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relation- ships. They also educate and inform participants about dementia and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Groups Build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups, conducted by trained facilita- tors, are a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to: • Develop a support system. • Exchange practical information on caregiving challenges and possi- ble solutions. • Talk through issues and ways of coping. • Share feelings, needs and con- cerns. • Learn about community resources. Telephone Caregiver Support Group Alzheimer’s Association telephone support groups provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers through regularly sched- uled meetings. Held via telephone to accommodate individuals who are unable to travel to a meeting site, these groups help participants devel- op coping methods and encourage them to maintain their personal, physical and emotional health. These take place on the third Thursday of the month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Alzheimer’s Association Early- E ASTER S ERVICES Stage Support Groups “Early stage” refers to people, irre- spective of age, who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia and are in the beginning stages of the disease. Early-stage support groups provide emotional, educational and social support for people with memory loss. Care part- ners are welcome. Screening and registration is required for all potential early-stage support group participants. In addition, Alzheimer’s Association will lead educational program series at Spruce Point and the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St. The three-part series, “Living With Alzheimers: Early Stage,” runs Wednesdays March 28, April 25 and May 30 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Spruce Point. “Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior” will be at the Siuslaw Public Library on Monday, June 11, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. “Living With Alzheimers” will continue with a session on the middle stage on Thursday, Sept. 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Siuslaw Public Library. All classes are free. Call 1-800-272-3900 for more information or to register for any of these sessions or support groups. First Baptist Church Family " ""!! ")$& #& &%" ))% (''! Good Friday Service March 30th at 7:00 pm Easter Services April 1st at 9:00 am & 10:45 am Holy Week Worship at St. Andrew Episcopal Church 2135 19th Street Florence, Oregon 1380 10 th St. 541-997-3533 Call us at: 541-997-6600 www.florencecrossroad.org email: office@florencecrossroad.org Maundy Thursday, March 29 at 5:30 p.m. The Holy Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar. Good Friday, March 30, Noon, Ecumenical Tenebrae at New Life Lutheran Church; 5:30 p.m. — The Stations of the Cross at St. Andrew (led by Jo M’Gonigle). Easter Sunday, April 1, 6:47 a.m. Sunrise service, The Holy Eucharist, outdoors at the Labyrinth. 8:00 a.m. Easter Breakfast. 10:00 a.m. Celebration of the Resurrection. Easter Brunch follows the worship service. NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 21st & Spruce Street WELCOMES YOU TO EASTER SUNDAY MAUNDY THURSDAY MARCH 29 TH , 6:30 PM GOOD FRIDAY ECUMENICAL SERVICE MARCH 30 TH , St. Mary Our Lady of the Dunes Catholic Church EASTER SCHEDULE ~Holy Thursday: Thursday, March 29 at 6:00pm ~Good Friday Passion of the Lord: Friday, March 30 at 6:00pm ~Easter Vigil of the Holy Night Saturday, March 31 at 8:30pm ~Easter Mass Sunday, April 1st at 11:00am 85060 Hwy. 101 12:00 NOON with fi ve area churches, New Life Lutheran, St Andrews Episcopal Church, Presbyterian Church, Florence United Methodist Church and St. Mary’s Catholic Church. EASTER CELEBRATION WITH HOLY COMMUNION APRIL 1 ST 10:30 AM. Featuring New Life Organist Brian Lindsey and Jay Blake on the French Horn EASTER EGG HUNT following Easter Service. Th e community is welcome! (1.5 miles south of the New life lutheran church, ELCA Siuslaw River Bridge) 541-997-8113 997-2312