Santa Fe Programs & Events
Programs
Past caregivers are still welcome and encouraged to attend.
Meets every Friday of each month from 2:00pm - 3:30pm (different end time) at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 107 W Barcelona in Santa Fe.
Friday Alliance Group
12:30pm - 1:30pm
The Men's monthly "Out & About" is the 1st Friday of the month at the New Baking Company, 504 W Cordova Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505.
All other meetings are Friday at UU Santa Fe, 107 W. Barcelona Rd., Santa Fe, NM. 87501
Men's Alliance Group
Live. Learn. Love. Laugh. A monthly social event open to those living with Alzheimer’s or a related illness, their families, caregivers. Come socialize with us and don’t forget there is always an exciting game with a chance to win a fabulous prize. Caregivers, past caregivers and volunteer caregivers are welcome.
Meets the last Friday of each month from 2:00 - 3:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 107 W Barcelona in Santa Fe.
Alliance Memory Cafe
Santa Fe Doorways
A monthly group that addresses a variety of end of life issues, options and challenges. The Memory Care Alliance is proud to provide the technical support needed for this important program to continue meeting online. For more information, visit santafedoorways.org.
Group meets every 2nd Thursday of each month from 11:45 - 1:00. Online.
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To attend via zoom use Zoom Room ID# 823 4352 7718. No password required.
Out and About
Our monthly Out and About field trips take us to a wide variety of places. There is always something to do, see and even at times, listen to. The social events are open to all those who are living with Alzheimer’s, any other dementia-related illness and those who are providing for their care as a family member. Past caregivers are also welcomed and encouraged to attend. Click on the blue View Upcoming Dates tab to the left to view events through-out the year.
Other related programs in the community which may be of help or interest to you:
Eldorado Support Group. Meets first and third Wednesdays of every month. 10:00am - 11:30am.
Now being held online. To find out how to log in to the group or if you would like more information, contact Dr. Kitty Fallon at kittyfallon@me.com,,
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Parkinson's Group. Meets each Thursday of the month at 1:30 online. There is also a meeting exclusively for care partners the first Tuesday of every month at 3:00, again online. To receive a link to join the group, please sign up on the hosting organization's mailing list by going to www.santafepdaction.org.
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Alzheimer’s Cafe. Meets second Wednesday of the month online from 2:00 - 4:00. Contact Jytte Lokvig at lokvig@gmail.com or by calling 505-501-2412.
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Upcoming October Events
Your Program & Event Highlights for October 2024
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Weekly Caregiver Meeting
Fridays, October 4th, 11th and 18th. 2:00pm – 3:30pm
@ Unitarian Church Santa Fe, 107 W. Barcelona Rd.
New! On-site respite care will be provided during meetings beginning October 11th
The Alliance Cafe will be Friday, October 25th - “A Spook-tacular Event”!
Men’s Group
Fridays, October 11th, 18th and 25th @ Unitarian Church Santa Fe, 107 W. Barcelona Rd. Santa Fe Men’s Group Men’s “Out and About” Friday, October 4th
12:30pm – 1:30pm @ The New Baking Company, 504 W. Cordova.
NEW! On-site respite care will be provided during meetings beginning October 11th
Spanish Caregiver Meeting “Cuidando Con Carino”
Tuesdays, October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th. 5:30pm – 6:30pm @ La Familia Alto Street Clinic, 1035 Alto Street. Meetings will be held in the community room.
Prepare to Care
An all day Prepare to Care Workshop will be held Saturday, October 2nd at The Memory Care Alliance office. 1541 S. St. Frances.
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A reservation is required. Email admin@thememorycarealliance.org.
Grieving the Death of a Loved One Support/Action Group Program
This group program is for those who have experienced recent deaths of family, friends, or colleagues. Program is free of charge & facilitated by Eileen Joyce, Certified Coach & Grief Recovery Specialist with 25 years of experience. Please contact Eileen by calling 505-428-0670 or email ej@eileenjoyce.com to reserve your place. First meeting will be Thursday, October 6th, 1:30pm – 2:30pm @ Unitarian Church in Santa Fe, 107 W Barcelona Rd.
Out and About for October
Tuesday, October 15th. 2:00pm. A private tour of the Leonora Wetlands Preserve. Some walking on uneven trails will be done. More details coming soon.
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SAVE THESE DATES!
Legal and Financial Workshop for Caregivers
Saturday, November 16th at the Santa Fe Community College. 9:00 - 2:00. Keynote speaker will be Feliz Martone, a specialist in eldercare law. Other presentations will include information about guardianships, advance directives, and legal end of life options, an update on open enrollment in Medicare, and understanding wills and trusts. This is a free event. Reservations required.
Go to our website for more information.
NEW! Women’s Caregiver Meeting in Santa Fe
Beginning on Tuesday, November 12th and continuing the first and third
Tuesdays of every month at The Memory Care Alliance office.
1:30 - 2:30. 1541 S. St. Francis Drive in Santa Fe
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