On Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 the Mapleton/Chapman/Castle Hill Seniors held their monthly meeting with a potluck lunch. Following lunch, Dr. Ethelle Lord, the founder of Remember 4 You and a co-founder of the International Caregivers Association, spoke on the challenges of caring for individuals who suffer various types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
Lord, an international speaker and author on caregiving and dementia, emphasized the importance of learning how to communicate with individuals afflicted with dementia. Supporting these individuals is much easier when you learn to talk and communicate with them more effectively, she said. She described a method of helping these individuals move from home care to institutional care when they can no longer be cared for at home.
Finally, Lord said, the use of vitamin supplements is having a surprising positive benefit for dementia sufferers. She discussed possible uses for various vitamins and minerals to help slow down the debilitating effects of dementia.
At end of her presentation, she gave everyone a copy of her short primer on coping with Alzheimer’s, “How in the World…And Now What Do I Do?, 12 Major Points for Coping Better.” Everyone thanked her for attending.
The group’s next meeting will be Monday, Dec. 5, at the Mapleton United Methodist Church starting at 11:30 am. At that meeting, the group will discuss meeting every other week instead of monthly. All area seniors are invited to attend.
School Book Fair
The Mapleton Parent Organization’s biggest fall event – the Scholastic Book Fair – has only two days left and will end Thursday, Nov. 17. The fair is called: “Bookaneer: Where books are the treasure!” At Bookaneer, there are pirates, gold, treasure chests and plenty of pirate talk. Encouraging the love of reading is one of the great treasures families can foster in young children.
The fair will be open to the public today and tomorrow from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and also evening hours tomorrow 5-7 p.m. Remember, Christmas is almost here, and books are gifts that last for a lifetime.
Spaghetti dinner
Mapleton Boy Scout Troop 170 will hold a spaghetti supper at the Mapleton Lions Hall, Main Street, on Saturday, Nov. 19, 5:30-8 p.m., to help with fundraising efforts to attend the National Jamboree in Washington, D.C., this upcoming summer. Donations will be accepted at the door.
In addition, to raise awareness for those who are less fortunate, the troop will collect non-perishable foods to be donated to local food pantries. Those attending are asked to bring food items to support those who need them the most.
If you can’t attend the supper, but are able to drop off food items, please feel free to do so anytime during the afternoon or early evening. If you have questions or need more information, contact Robby Gross at 227-4367. Troop 170 thanks you for your continued support.
Harvest supper a success
The State Road Advent Christian Church wishes to thank all who came out for their harvest supper. Donations received are most appreciated by the families who received them.
Church thankful
On Saturday evening, Nov. 5, the Mapleton Methodist Church held its chicken pot pie supper. The church wishes to thank all the supporters who came out for dinner.
Thanksgiving Vacation
I will be out of state for Thanksgiving week. If you have an announcement or news, please try to get the information to me by Thursday, Nov. 17. Thanks.
Terry Sandusky is the Star-Herald correspondent for Mapleton, Chapman and Castle Hill and can be reached at 764-4916 or at starherald.Tsandusky@gmail.com.
