Events Calendar
Join us for educational programs, social gatherings, and community events supporting Georgetown families living with dementia.
WEBINAR - What is Decision Fatigue and How Can You Beat It?
Join us for this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel
If you’re a family caregiver, you’ve probably experienced decision fatigue. Even if this is the first time you’re hearing the term, still, you probably battled it at some point. So the question is…
What is decision fatigue? Why does it happen? And how can we beat it as family caregivers? Those are the questions we’ll be tackling in this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel.
Music and Memories Virtual Gathering: 🎶Celebrating America's 250th Birthday
🎵 Join us for a special Music & Memories program as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary! Enjoy patriotic songs, favorite tunes through the decades, trivia, reminiscing, and stories that honor our nation's history and the memories that connect us. Come share, sing along, and celebrate with friends in a welcoming and supportive environment..
💻 Music & Memories is a free virtual program for people living with mild-to-moderate dementia and their family care partners. It offers a safe, supportive space to connect, enjoy time together, and step outside the usual routine.
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🎶 Camille’s Memory Cafe: Frankly Singing with Ken Kruse
🎶 Camille’s Memory Cafe: Frankly Singing with Ken Kruse 🎶
Where music brings joy and people come together.
Join us for a fun and welcoming Camille’s Memory Cafe featuring Ken Kruse, an accomplished vocalist and entertainer who brings the timeless music of Frank Sinatra and other classic crooners to life. Through familiar songs, engaging stories, and audience participation, Ken creates an uplifting experience that encourages singing along, reminiscing, and enjoying the music together.
Enjoy live entertainment, connect with others, and share a meaningful time together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Whether you come to sing, listen, or simply enjoy the fellowship, you'll be welcomed with open arms.
What is a Memory Cafe?
A Memory Cafe is a gathering for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their care partners to enjoy fellowship, music, entertainment, refreshments, and social connection in a safe and welcoming setting.
📍 Camille’s Memory Cafe
🗓️ Friday, July 17
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Georgetown Public Library
💙 Free to attend
Come early, come late, and always come as you are! 🎵✨
FIRESIDE CHAT | Tools for the Long Haul: Caregiving & Chronic Illness
What do heart disease, diabetes, asthma, cancer, dementia, kidney disease, and hypertension have in common? On the surface, not much. But from a family caregiver’s point of view? Quite a bit actually. Because they’re all chronic conditions meaning that they’re long-lasting health problems that require ongoing medical attention.
And often, ongoing care from you.
That’s why we’re focusing on chronic conditions in this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel. Join us as we talk through the day-to-day realities of supporting someone with a long-term illness, the challenges that can sneak up over time, and simple, practical tips that can make caregiving feel more manageable.
Music and Memories Virtual Gathering: 🎶Songs of Summer 🌞
🎶✨ Music & Memories:
Where music brings back memories and people come together.
Music & Memories: Songs of Summer ☀️🎶
Celebrate the season with a fun-filled morning of summer favorites, sing-alongs, music trivia, and reminiscing. From beach tunes and road trip classics to backyard barbecue hits, we'll enjoy the songs that bring back cherished summer memories and spark meaningful conversation.
💻 Music & Memories is a free virtual program for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their family care partners. It offers a safe, supportive space to connect, enjoy time together, and step outside the usual routine.
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🎶 Camille’s Memory Cafe: Name That Tune & Sing Along with Becky 🎶
🎶 Camille’s Memory Cafe: Name That Tune & Sing Along with Becky 🎶
Where music brings joy, memories come alive, and everyone can join the fun.
Join us for a lively and interactive Camille’s Memory Cafe featuring Name That Tune & Sing Along with Becky! Test your music knowledge as we play short clips of favorite songs from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and beyond. Guess the title, name the artist, and then sing along as we enjoy familiar tunes together.
This fun program combines friendly competition, laughter, music, and reminiscence. And don't worry, despite the title, Becky will be leading the fun, not the singing. For the sake of everyone's ears, the actual singing will be left to the recordings and the audience! 😄
Enjoy refreshments, connect with others, and share a meaningful time together in a relaxed and supportive environment.
What is a Memory Cafe?
A Memory Cafe is a gathering for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their care partners to enjoy fellowship, music, entertainment, refreshments, and social connection in a safe and welcoming setting.
📍 Camille’s Memory Cafe
🗓️ Friday, August 21
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Georgetown Public Library
💙 Free to attend
Come early, come late, and always come as you are! 🎵✨
FIRESIDE CHAT | Smooth Transitions: Helping a Loved One Settle Into Assisted Living
Moving to assisted living (or any kind of senior living community!) is a major life change — full of stress, sadness, relief, and a whole lot of logistics for everyone involved. While there’s no magic button we can press to make it easy, there are things we can be doing to make it (at least a little) easier. And that’s what we’ll be discussing in this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel.
Join us for some real talk about how to prepare for the move, talk through expectations, and make the new space feel familiar and comforting. And we’ll share pointers to help both of you get through the first few months more smoothly.
Music and Memories Virtual Gathering: 🎶TV Theme Songs 📺
🎶✨ Music & Memories:
Where music brings back memories and people come together.
📺🎵Take a trip down memory lane with the unforgettable theme songs from your favorite television shows. Enjoy music, trivia, sing-alongs, and reminiscing as we revisit the programs that brought families together and became part of our daily lives. See how many classic TV tunes you can recognize!
💻 Music & Memories is a free virtual program for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their family care partners. It offers a safe, supportive space to connect, enjoy time together, and step outside the usual routine.
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🎶 Camille’s Memory Cafe: Fond Memories 🎶
Overview
Join us for a free, fun concert!!
🎶 Camille’s Memory Cafe: Fond Memories 🎶
Where music brings people together and favorite songs spark cherished memories.
Join us for a special Camille’s Memory Cafe featuring Fond Memories, a fun and engaging musical group that loves sharing familiar favorites and timeless classics. Their lively performances encourage singing along, smiling, and enjoying the music together in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Whether you know every word or simply enjoy listening, you'll find yourself tapping your feet, reminiscing, and connecting with others through the power of music. Enjoy refreshments, fellowship, and a meaningful time with friends old and new.
What is a Memory Cafe?
A Memory Cafe is a gathering for people living with mild-to-moderate dementia and their care partners to enjoy fellowship, music, entertainment, refreshments, and social connection in a safe and welcoming setting.
📍 Camille’s Memory Cafe
🗓️ Friday, September 18
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Georgetown Public Library
💙 Free to attend
Come early, come late, and always come as you are! 🎵✨
Bring a Sweater
Music and Memories Virtual Gathering: 🎶Songs from Disney Musicals ✨🎶🏰
Music & Memories: Disney Musical Favorites ✨🎶🏰
Where music brings back memories and people come together.
Join us for a magical morning featuring beloved songs from classic Disney movies and musicals. Enjoy sing-alongs, music trivia, and reminiscing as we revisit timeless favorites that have delighted generations. Whether you grew up with Disney or shared these songs with children and grandchildren, you're sure to recognize many familiar tunes.
💻 Music & Memories is a free virtual program for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their family care partners. It offers a safe, supportive space to connect, enjoy time together, and step outside the usual routine.
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🎶 Camille’s Memory Cafe: Sing Along with John Gulling 🎶
🎶 Camille’s Memory Cafe: Sing Along with John Gulling 🎶
Where music brings joy and people come together.
Join us for a fun and welcoming Camille’s Memory Cafe featuring John Gulling, a talented guitarist and entertainer who brings familiar songs, audience participation, and a touch of music trivia to every performance. John’s engaging style encourages everyone to sing along, test their musical knowledge, and enjoy the memories that favorite songs can inspire.
Whether you know every lyric or simply enjoy listening, you'll find yourself tapping your feet, sharing a laugh, and connecting with others through the power of music. Enjoy refreshments, fellowship, and a meaningful time in a relaxed and supportive environment.
What is a Memory Cafe?
A Memory Cafe is a gathering for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their care partners to enjoy fellowship, music, entertainment, refreshments, and social connection in a safe and welcoming setting.
📍 Camille’s Memory Cafe
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Georgetown Public Library
💙 Free to attend
Come early, come late, and always come as you are! 🎵✨
FIRESIDE CHAT | Caregiving After Hospital Discharge
Leaving the hospital doesn’t always mean someone is “back to normal.” It’s a welcome milestone, for sure. But it often marks the start of a new phase of recovery and a new rhythm for you as the caregiver. So how do you set yourself — and the person you’re caring for — up for success at home?
In this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel, we’ll walk through what to expect in the first 30, 60, and 90 days after discharge, including common bumps in the road and practical ways to stay ahead of them.
Music and Memories Virtual Gathering: 🎶Songs with Girls' Names 🎶🌸
🎶✨ Music & Memories:
Where music brings back memories and people come together.
Music & Memories: Songs with Girls' Names 🎶🌸
Is your name in a song? Join us for a fun and nostalgic morning featuring popular songs with girls' names in the title or lyrics. We'll enjoy sing-alongs, music trivia, and plenty of reminiscing as we discover how many familiar names made their way into music history. Come see if your name is one of them!.
💻 Music & Memories is a free virtual program for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their family care partners. It offers a safe, supportive space to connect, enjoy time together, and step outside the usual routine.
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🎶 Camille’s Memory Cafe: The Sassy Ladies of Sun City 🎶
🎶 Camille’s Memory Cafe: The Sassy Ladies of Sun City 🎶
Where music, movement, and laughter come together.
Join us for a special Camille’s Memory Cafe featuring The Sassy Ladies of Sun City, an energetic group of women who love performing and bringing joy to others through music and dance. Known for their enthusiasm, colorful performances, and infectious spirit, the Sassy Ladies delight audiences with familiar songs, lively routines, and plenty of fun.
Get ready to tap your feet, clap your hands, sing along to favorite tunes, and enjoy a morning filled with smiles and laughter. Their upbeat performance is sure to spark memories, encourage participation, and leave everyone feeling uplifted.
Enjoy refreshments, fellowship, and a welcoming environment where everyone is encouraged to participate and have fun.
What is a Memory Cafe?
A Memory Cafe is a gathering for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their care partners to enjoy fellowship, music, entertainment, refreshments, and social connection in a safe and welcoming setting.
📍 Camille’s Memory Cafe
🗓️ Friday, November 20
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Georgetown Public Library
💙 Free to attend
Come early, come late, and always come as you are! 🎵✨
Music and Memories Virtual Gathering: 🎶 Celebrating the Holidays 🎄🎶
Where music brings back memories and people come together.
Music & Memories: Celebrating the Holidays 🎄🎶
Celebrate the joy of the season with beloved Christmas songs, festive sing-alongs, and heartwarming holiday memories. We'll enjoy classic carols, favorite holiday tunes, music trivia, and reminiscing about Christmas traditions, family gatherings, special gifts, and cherished moments from years gone by.
💻 Music & Memories is a free virtual program for people living with mild-to-moderate dementia and their family care partners. It offers a safe, supportive space to connect, enjoy time together, and step outside the usual routine.
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🎶 Camille’s Memory Cafe: Sing Along with The PHDs 🎶
Georgetown Public Library Georgetownwn, TX
Friday, June 19 • 11 AM - 12 PM
Overview
🎶 Camille’s Memory Cafe: Sing Along with The PHDs 🎶
Where music brings joy and people come together.
Join us for a fun and welcoming Camille’s Memory Cafe featuring The PHDs (Post Hole Diggers), a group of former Southwestern University professors who have been playing music together for years. Their acoustic folk-rock and early rock-and-roll favorites are sure to get feet tapping, hands clapping, and memories flowing.
Enjoy live music, connect with others, and share a meaningful time together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Whether you come to sing along, listen, or simply enjoy the fellowship, you'll be welcomed with open arms.
What is a Memory Cafe?
A Memory Cafe is a gathering for people living with mild-to-moderate dementia and their care partners to enjoy fellowship, music, entertainment, refreshments, and social connection in a safe and welcoming setting.
📍 Camille’s Memory Cafe
🗓️ Third Friday of each month
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Georgetown Public Library
💙 Free to attend
Dementia LIVE
By RSVP only. Multiple times and dates available:
June 4: 11:30am, 12:30pm
June 9: 11:30am, 12:30pm
June 15: 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dementia-live-tickets-1988116638384?aff=oddtdtcreator
WEBINAR: Everything you need to know about the Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) GUIDE Model – and How You Can Benefit.
DESCRIPTION OF PRESENTATION:
Ms. Weitzman will introduce the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ nationwide GUIDE Model, a new approach designed to improve dementia care for people living with dementia and their caregivers through coordinated services, care navigation, respite, education, and community-based support. It will explain the model’s goals, key features, eligibility, and care delivery requirements, while also highlighting the important role that aging and health care organizations can play in connecting individuals and families to these services.
VIRTUAL: Circle of Care: Restorative Tai Chi
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AARP’s Circle of Care class is an online opportunity for caregivers and others seeking rejuvenation and relaxation. The instructor will lead us through an easy-to-learn tai chi routine that blends slow, gentle movements and mindful breathing to deliver a meaningful workout and energy flow.
We welcome caregivers and anyone else who’s interested in trying something new. Although the class is designed for beginners, it is open to all. Please consult your physician before beginning any new exercise regimen.
This is a free online event, and AARP membership is not required.
Dementia LIVE
By RSVP only. Multiple times and dates available:
June 4: 11:30am, 12:30pm
June 9: 11:30am, 12:30pm
June 15: 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
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Music and Memories Virtual Gathering: 🎶Back to the 80's Music
🎶✨ Music & Memories: Totally 80s!
Where music brings back memories and people come together.
Join us for a fun and welcoming virtual gathering as we enjoy the iconic sounds of the 1980s. From upbeat pop hits to favorite sing-alongs, we’ll listen, reminisce, and share memories inspired by the music that defined a generation.
💻 Music & Memories is a free virtual program for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their family care partners. It offers a safe, supportive space to connect, enjoy time together, and step outside the usual routine.
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Dementia LIVE
By RSVP only. Multiple times and dates available:
June 4: 11:30am, 12:30pm
June 9: 11:30am, 12:30pm
June 15: 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
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WEBINAR: Aging and Driving: A ‘We Need to Talk’ Seminar
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Are you worried about your loved one's driving? It may be time to consider whether they should limit or stop driving.
In the free We Need to Talk virtual seminar from AARP, you'll get tips to help you assess an older adult’s driving skills and tools to help you have these important family conversations on driving.
This is a free online event, and AARP membership is not required.
If Something Happens to Me: Preparing for the Unexpected in Dementia Care
Holding Place for Lunch in Learn with Carolina
WEBINAR: Communicating and Responding to Dementia
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Caring for someone living with dementia can change how you communicate and respond to behaviors. In this education program presented by Alzheimer’s Association®, caregivers will learn practical, person‑centered strategies to improve daily interactions.
Participants will learn how to:
Understand dementia’s impact on communication and behavior
Use person‑centered communication approaches
Identify common behavior triggers
Respond to dementia‑related behaviors effectively
This program is part of The Empowered Caregiver series, an education program by the Alzheimer’s Association®.
This is a free online event, and AARP membership is not required.
Camille's Memory Cafe- Sing along with Ken & Ken
🎶 Camille’s Memory Cafe: Sing Along with Ken & Ken
Where music brings joy and people come together.
Join us for a fun and welcoming Camille’s Memory Cafe featuring Ken and Ken, guitarist and vocalist, leading us through favorite songs and familiar sing alongs. Enjoy live music, connect with others, and share a meaningful time together in a relaxed and supportive environment.
☕ Coffee and kolaches provided
📍 Camille’s Memory Cafe is a free, in person program for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their family care partners. It offers an opportunity to enjoy time together outside the regular routine in a safe, welcoming space with others.
Music and Memories Virtual Gathering: 🎶 Groovin’ Through the 70s
🎶 Music & Memories: 70’s Music
Join us for a fun and welcoming virtual gathering as we enjoy the unforgettable music of the 1970s. We’ll listen, sing along, and share memories inspired by the songs and artists that made the decade so special.
💻 Music & Memories is a free virtual program for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their family care partners. It offers a safe, supportive space to connect, enjoy time together, and step outside the usual routine.
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FIRESIDE CHAT | Overcoming a Fear of Falls
Did you know that a fear of falling can actually increase our fall risk? It’s true and that’s what we’ll be talking about in this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel.
Join us as we dive into how rebuilding confidence can make daily life safer and more fulfilling. We’ll explore some of the common causes of fear of falling, its impact on mobility and independence, and practical steps and home-safety tips to break the cycle of anxiety and avoidance.
Lunch n Learn: Fall Prevention
Hey yall,
I cannot recommend this more-Kristen will go over household safety, medication safety, techniques and more. Falls can be prevented if you know what to look for and how to fall-proof your loved one's space and avoid unsafe situations.
Seats are limited so RSVP to save a spot. Once sold out, email Carolina for waitlist: Carolina@agiftoftimegeorgetown.org
Respite will be available for those who RSVP early and request a spot for their loved one. Respite is from 10-1. We kindly request that your loved one stay for the duration of the respite program. You're welcome to use our learning room to work or run an errand in between drop off and the presentation start time.
Please RSVP for respite care via email: Jeanette@agiftoftimegeorgetown.org
Camille's Memory Cafe- Mountain Dulcimers - FREE
Camille’s Memory Café: Appalachian Dulcimer Experience
📅 Date: April 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Georgetown Public Library
🎶 Join us for a special Camille’s Memory Café featuring the beautiful sounds of the Appalachian mountain dulcimer.
The mountain dulcimer, a uniquely American folk instrument rooted in the southern Appalachian Mountains, is known for its gentle, soothing tones. Its music creates a relaxing and nostalgic experience that many find comforting and uplifting.
☕ During this session, guests will enjoy live dulcimer music while sharing time together over coffee and kolaches in a welcoming, supportive environment.
💛 Camille’s Memory Café is designed for individuals living with mild to moderate dementia and their family caregivers. It offers a chance to step outside the daily routine, connect with others, and enjoy meaningful moments through music, conversation, and community.
✨ No expectations. No pressure. Just a warm space to be together.
The Hardest Job You NEVER Trained For-Caring for a Loved one with Dementia
A Gift of Time will be there as well!
Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia: a caregiver’s guide
Dr. Koppel will give an overview of the available and emerging blood tests being employed in clinical trials that are now being made available to clinicians in outpatient practice to enhance diagnostic accuracy in Alzheimer’s disease .
SPEAKER: JEREMY L. KOPPEL, M.D.
Dr. Koppel is a longtime physician specializing in geriatric psychiatry and Co-Director at the Litwin-Zucker Center for the Study of Alzheimer’s Disease at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health, in Manhasset.
FIRESIDE CHAT | When Caring Means Letting Go: Finding the Path to Full-Time Care
In this Caregiver Conversation by Carallel, we’re exploring the emotional, practical, and relationship pressures families face when considering a transition to full-time care. There’s no one “right” answer — only what’s right for your loved one and your family.
But figuring out what that is can be one of the most excruciating parts of caregiving. This is an open and honest discussion about the doubts, the fears and guilt that can surface, and some ways to move forward with clarity, compassion and confidence.
Join us as we discuss how to ease your inner dialogue and offer tips to make the process (at least a little bit) easier.
Camilles Memory Cafe @ Carver!
Come enjoy Live music with us as we welcome The Fond Memories Association!
This month, Camille’s Memory Cafe will be held at The Carver Center for families.
Hope to see you then!
Sleep and Parkinson’s: What’s Going On (and What Can Help)
Sleep disturbances like insomnia and daytime sleepiness are common in Parkinson’s disease. One condition in particular — acting out your dreams or REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) — is also linked to Parkinson’s risk and can appear years before other symptoms. In this Third Thursdays Webinar, our panel of experts will discuss what researchers are learning about the connection between sleep and Parkinson’s. Tune in to ask your questions live and get practical tips for managing sleep troubles.
Lunch N Learn: Technology for Caregivers
I am excited to have one of our Caregivers, Cat, educate us on technology when it comes to helping your loved one and everyday life.She is a professional who works with cybersecurity and is willing to donate her time to be here :)
The Empowered Careviver Exploring Care & Support Services
Space is limited-Please RSVP to as many of the presentations as you’d like:
TUESDAY, February 10, 2026, | 1:00 -3:00 P.M.
Building Foundations of Caregiving
explores the role of caregivers and changes they may experience, building a support team and managing caregiver stress.
TUESDAY, February 17, 2026, | 1:00 -3:00 P.M
Supporting Independence
focuses on helping the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations.
TUESDAY, February 24, 2026, | 1:00 -3:00 P.M
Communicating Effectively
teaches how dementia affects communication, including tips for communicating well with family, friends and health care professionals.
TUESDAY, March 3, 2026 | 1:00 -3:00 P.M
Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors
details common behavior changes and how they are a form of communication, non- medical approaches to behaviors and recognizing when additional help is needed.
TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 | 1:00-3:00 P.M.
Exploring Care & Support Services
examines how best to prepare for future care decisions and changes, including respite care, residential care and end-of-life care.
A Night of Classic Memories Fundraiser Event
A night of dining and entertainment to revive and create classic memories. Join us for live music, dinner, and dozens of live and silent auctions with some amazing raffles! Our charitable beneficiary will be: “A Gift of Time” making a positive impact on the lives of those with mild to moderate memory loss and their caregivers. Additional proceeds will benefit the SCTX club helping us to produce this event: Sun City Garden Club
Only 15 VIP tables will be available! What you can expect from this amazing experience: 30 min. pre-event Reception giving you the opportunity to see all the auction and raffle items in advance (hint: there will be some items available for BUY NOW- so no one can outbid you!), no line for your dinner, complimentary beverages, and two (2) FREE Raffle tickets (which pays for themselves with the VIP tables!) and many other surprises! Click on photo for online VIP Table ticket sales. Cash, check and Venmo sales help save us fees! All requests can be sent to: ReGenXer@gmail.com or 214-926-8918
BUYNOW with Venmo: @F7Group (phone 8918) pls put VIP Table in the notes!
A maximum of ten (10) corporate sponsor tables will be available. These tables will have prominent placement in the ballroom and each table for ten (10) will have all of the benefits of the VIP tables, PLUS: five (5) raffle tickets for each seat, shoutouts from the stage, bi-weekly social media shoutouts, website links and event signage recognition! Treat your employees, or values customers to this amazing event! Click on photo for online Sponsor Table ticket sales. Cash, check and Venmo sales help save us fees! All requests can be sent to: ReGenXer@gmail.com or 214-926-8918
Individual seat tickets can be purchased online (3% CC fee) or with check or cash in person, in advance. This event is slated to sell out, so we do not anticipate any ticket sales at the door. Individual tickets are $40, which includes dinner. This will be open seating (first come, first seat choice). For reserved tables, we recommend getting together with friends and purchasing a VIP table. Click on photo for online individual ticket sales. Cash and check sales requests can be sent to: ReGenXer@gmail.com
There will be over a dozen quilts made by our talented volunteers and sponsored by amazing donors who see the vision and support the mission of giving back to our local communities! These lap quilts will be featured in the raffle section as well as bundled in the silent auction area. See a quilt you just have to have? All cotton lap quilts will have an online “BUY NOW” option for $200 until 1 Feb 2026. Click on the photo of the quilt you want to “BUY NOW” to purchase (shipping outside of Georgetown TX available at buyers expense). Cash and check sales requests can be sent to: ReGenXer@gmail.com
The Empowered Careviver Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors
Space is limited-Please RSVP to as many of the presentations as you’d like:
TUESDAY, February 10, 2026, | 1:00 -3:00 P.M.
Building Foundations of Caregiving
explores the role of caregivers and changes they may experience, building a support team and managing caregiver stress.
TUESDAY, February 17, 2026, | 1:00 -3:00 P.M
Supporting Independence
focuses on helping the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations.
TUESDAY, February 24, 2026, | 1:00 -3:00 P.M
Communicating Effectively
teaches how dementia affects communication, including tips for communicating well with family, friends and health care professionals.
TUESDAY, March 3, 2026 | 1:00 -3:00 P.M
Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors
details common behavior changes and how they are a form of communication, non- medical approaches to behaviors and recognizing when additional help is needed.
TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 | 1:00-3:00 P.M.
Exploring Care & Support Services
examines how best to prepare for future care decisions and changes, including respite care, residential care and end-of-life care.