PRESS RELEASE - RIFF TIDES PERFORM ON JAN 29 AT UU MEETING HOUSE

The Riff Tides will perform on January 29 at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House in Kitty Hawk.

The Riff Tides perform 1950s Rock and Roll music including such classics as Blueberry Hill, Diana and Rock Around the Clock.

 

Gail Sonnesso, Director at Gem Day Services, formed the band in Spring 2015. "I'm a baby boomer and wanted to remember the happy times of the fifties and sixties and there were no fifties bands on the Outer Banks," she says.

 

She enlisted the help of her husband, Angelo Sonnesso who plays keyboards and sings vocals. "He's actually a classically trained lyric tenor who studied at Columbia University," Gail explains.

 

Angelo says he is honored to be able to join his friends and share the joy of music.

 

They added Andrew Darling who plays bass, Ken Daidone on the drums and Robert Jacobs on the accordion.

Dana Walker, Robert Morris and Kent Zimmerman sing vocals. Kent also emcees for the group. Doug Leal is the sound manager.

 

"It has been the most fun!" says Dana Walker about performing with the group when she's not working as a hospitalist at Outer Banks Hospital or singing with the Outer Banks Chorus or her church choir at Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church. "Happy music - that when it's playing, it's impossible to sit or stand still! It makes you want to dance and sing along."

 

See www.facebook.com/obxTheRiffTides for more information about the group.

This concert is part of the Music at the Meeting House series, the congregation's annual fundraising music event, which hosts local artists in a quiet, listening environment. Tickets cost $20. Doors open at 7:00 pm. The performance begins at 7:30 pm. Light hors d'oeuvres, desserts, soft drinks, wine and coffee will be served before the performance and during intermission.

Proceeds help the congregation support community organizations who use the meeting house such as Al-anon, Feline Hope, Jewish Community of the Outer Banks and Weight Watchers.

Call 252-261-2801 or email info@uucob.org to ask questions. The UU Meeting House is located at 831 Herbert Perry Road at the corner of Kitty Hawk Road. See www.uucob.org/music for more information.

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GEM December Art at the Park

Press Release
GEM Art at the Park

Date: Tuesday December 8^th

Elizabethan Gardens

1pm - 3pm

Our December Art at the Park program will feature a trip to the Elizabethan Gardens to make a holiday wreath. Join GEM friends and volunteers and decorate your home for the holidays with an elegant wreath that is uniquely yours! The Elizabethan Gardens will provide the base, greening pins and cuttings. An instructor guides you as you create holiday magic. Participants may choose to bring ribbon, ornaments or items from home.

We will enjoy Christmas music and Carols with Angelo Sonnesso.

There is no charge for this GEM event but space is limited and you must register in advance.

To register call Gail Sonnesso at 252-480-3354.

 

Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS

AFA Excellence in Care Specialist

GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.

252-480-3354

www.gemdayservices.org

70% of people living with dementia are cared for at home!

https://www.facebook.com/TheGemCenter

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24 1pm SEA SHELL WRAP With LAURA at the Dare County ARTS COUNCIL

Hello Friends,

 

We will be enjoying a class with Laura Howard today at the Dare County Arts Council please join us and learn the art of wrapping shells.
The class is without charge and you will take a beautiful piece. Please let me know if you can join us!

Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS

AFA Excellence in Care Specialist

GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.

252-480-3354

www.gemdayservices.org

70% of people living with dementia are cared for at home!

https://www.facebook.com/TheGemCenter

Join us for Dare County Arts Center ART CLASSES

Hello Friends,

This is our schedule for the Art Classes at The DARE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL located downtown Manteo in the old courthouse. The classes are on the second floor BUT there is an Elevator. There is NO CHARGE ~ BUT please register so that we have enough supplies! To Register please call Gail at 252-480-3354 or respond to this email.

 

 

#	2015-16	Teaching Artist	Art
1.   Class	11/ 10	Gail	Water  Colors –
2.   Class	11/ 24	Laura Howard	Sea Shell Wrap
3.   Class	12 /1	Laura Howard	Driftwood, shell Mobile
4.   Class	12 /22	Laura Howard	Cookie Decorating & Origami Boxes
5.   Class	12/ 29	Laura Howard	Healing Quilt Cards
6.   Class	1/5 /16	Laura Howard	Clay
7.   Class	1/12/16	Laura Howard	Activity TBA

 Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS

AFA Excellence in Care Specialist

GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.

252-480-3354

www.gemdayservices.org

70% of people living with dementia are cared for at home!

https://www.facebook.com/TheGemCenter

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A walk in the Park

GEM’s  Art at the Park will take place tomorrow at 1:30, in Nags Head Woods located at 701 W Ocean Acres Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948.

Described as a gem of sand dunes, ponds, marshes and wetlands nested on the Outer Banks. Aaron will share his knowledge of the woods and then lead us on a tour of the ADA Trail (Americans with Disability Association)

 

1:30 ~ Program with Aaron at the educational building

2:15 ~guided walk around the interdunal freshwater pond

2:45 ~ return to the educational building and create a leaf rubbing.

Please let me know that you are coming to that we will have adequate materials

 

Directions to trailhead: From the main parking lot, turn left on Ocean Acres Dr.; follow to the stop sign and continue ahead about

50 yards. You will see the trailhead and signs. There are two handicapped parking spaces available at the trailhead.

The trail: This .5 mile loop goes around an interdunal freshwater pond and through a maritime swamp forest with an overlook of the

brackish marsh. The trail is comprised of a wooden boardwalk and concrete, allowing those with disabilities and small children in

strollers the opportunity to experience nature in Nags Head Woods.

PH: (252) 441-2525

Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS

AFA Excellence in Care Specialist

GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.

252-480-3354

www.gemdayservices.org

70% of people living with dementia are cared for at home!

https://www.facebook.com/TheGemCenter

 

73 N2DYN Angelo

 

GEM Workshop

LIVING WELL WITH DEMENTIA DISCOVER PERSON CENTERD CARE

Did you know that while there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease there are treatments? Several Studies have suggested that person centered care is beneficial in treating Alzheimer’s disease with no adverse side effects.

Participants will:

·                 Enjoy enhanced understanding of Alzheimer’s and related dementias

·                 Learn Best Practices in person centered care

·                 Connect with a wide array of service providers

·                 Experience the value of arts programming.

Faculty: Alida Loinaz, OTR, CDP, CADDCT, PhD (c)

Registered Occupational Therapist

Dementia Care Practitioner and Trainer

Gerontology PhD Candidate - University of Maryland Baltimore

 

Date: Thursday November 12, 2015
Time: 10-3pm
Currituck Cooperative Extension, 120 Community Way, Barco, NC  27917                                    

Cost: $20.00 & includes lunch

GEM Day Services, Inc. a community based 501 (c) (3) non-profit providing quality dementia care for the Outer Banks since 1997.

For more information:

Gail Sonnesso, 252-480-3354

gsonnesso@gmail.com

www.gemdayservices.org

'Hands On Training for Caregivers' of family members/friends of those living with Dementia.

The Healthy Carolinian's Dementia Task Force will be presenting a 'Hands On
Training for Caregivers' of family members/friends of those living with
Dementia. 

The training will be held on Monday, September 21st from 2-4pm at the Baum
Center. For more information and to reserve your place, please call
449-4455.

Best,

Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS
AFA Excellence in Care Specialist
GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.
252-480-3354
www.gemdayservices.org
70% of people living with dementia are cared for at home!
https://www.facebook.com/TheGemCenter


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GEM activities for adults Aug. - Nov.

Event Date Location
Art at the Park Thursday August 27th
1pm
Coastal Studies Institute
Wanchese
Memory Screening Tuesday September 1
2pm
Community Care Clinic
Nags Head
Memory Screening Monday September 21 World Alzheimer's Day
9:30 -11:30am
Dare County Center
Manteo
Art at the Park Thursday September 24
1:00pm
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, Corolla
GEM Lunch & Learn
When to add a PAID Caregiver?
Tuesday October 6th
11:30 TBA
Art at the Park Tuesday October 6th
10am Nags Head Woods
Nags Head

The Riff Tides
Live Fifties Music
Fundraiser for GEM Sunday November 1st
5-8pm
Live Fifties Music
Kelly's Outer Banks Tavern
Nags Head
Tickets $10 in support of GEM
programs

Living Well with Dementia
Discover Person Centered Care with Alida Lionaz, OTR Thursday November
12th
10 -3pm
Workshop
Currituck Cooperative Extension. Barco
Cost $20 includes lunch
Candlelighting
"Honor Remember and Care" Sunday November 15th
2pm St. Andrews by-the-Sea, Nags Head

LIVING WELL WITH DEMENTIA ~ DISCOVER PERSON-CENTERED CARE

Thursday November 12th from 10 - 3pm
Currituck Cooperative Extension 120 community way Barco, NC 27917
Faculty: Alida Loinaz, OTR, CDP, CADDCT, PhD (c)
Independent presenter, trainer, and consultant for aging issues, with an
emphasis on dementia and dementia care.

Programs, services and supports available for people living with dementia
and our community care partners' roundtable

What is the ultimate in person centered care?
Using The Arts to support people living with dementia and their care
partners

Questions or to register call or email Gail Sonnesso:
252-480-3354-gsonnesso@gmail.com


GEM Day Services, Inc.
Gentle Expert Memorycare
www.gemdayservices.org
PO BOX 3601 Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Thanks!

Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS
AFA Excellence in Care Specialist
GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.
252-480-3354
www.gemdayservices.org
70% of people living with dementia are cared for at home!
https://www.facebook.com/TheGemCenter

GEM Class in person centered Memorycare First class September 3

Hello Friends,

 

I will be teaching a class in person centered care for individuals living with dementia. Students will learn the stages of the disease and how the care can change to meet the persons requirements. If you are a caregiver or if you are a community friend consider taking this course to enhance your ability to help the person living with memory loss.

 

The course is designed for family caregivers, community friends and professionals with a desire to learn Best Practices in person-centered care.

Gail Sonnesso, MS, Qualified Dementia Care Specialist has worked with people living with dementia and their caregivers for over 30 years and has witnessed and the growth in knowledge about care.  

 

The course if offered through the College of the Albemarle and to register you call: 252-473-2264 ext.  7510

 

This 14 hour course will be offered on Wednesdays September 3,10,17,24, at Sentara Kitty Hawk in their community  education center   The  practicum will take place at The Dare County Center in Manteo on October 1, from 10 -12 noon.

The cost for this course is $85.00 and includes a workbook and DVD.

 

For more information about the class call Gail Sonnesso at 252-480-3354

Or Call the COA – at 473-2264 ext. 7510 to register.

 

 

Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS

AFA Excellence in Care Specialist

GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.

252-480-3354

www.gemdayservices.org

70% of people living with dementia are cared for at home!

https://www.facebook.com/TheGemCenter

 

 

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Thinking Outside the Box: Innovative Approaches to Help People Live Fully with Dementia

"A nation joined will make the difference."

Dear DAA Friends and Partners:

Please save Thursday, September 17th at 1:30 pm Eastern Time for a
stimulating discussion "Thinking Outside the Box: Innovative Approaches to
Help People Live Fully with Dementia. " We are delighted that Gail
Sonnesso, MS, QDCS will share insights on her awesome GEM community-based
program for those living at home; and Maarten Fischer, MA will describe how
he brought his Green Care Farms initiative from the Netherlands to enhance
people's lives in Montana.

JOIN THE DISCUSSION ON September 17th at 1:30 pm Eastern Time, 12:30pm
Central, 11:30am Mountain, & 10:30am Pacific. It will surely get our
creative juices flowing! Additional details about the online ZOOM platform;
its url; sign-in, etc. will be sent in September. If you have any questions
or suggestions, do not hesitate to contact Jackie at jpinkowitz@gmail.com or
732.212.9036.


With Warmest Regards,

Jackie, Karen, & Kim
Discussion Co-hosts
www.daanow.org

The Dementia Action Alliance is committed to helping people live fully with
dementia and supporting those who care about them. We are a volunteer
coalition engaged in changing our nation's understanding of and attitudes
about dementia through serving as a trusted source for education,
conversations, and advocacy.

GEM Candle lighting Sunday November 8th 2pm @ St. Andrews by-the-sea, Nags Head

Mark your calendars:

 

GEM Candlelighting

Sunday November 8th

2pm @ St. Andrews by-the-sea, Nags Head

 

 

We invite you to Honor, Remember and Care for our loved ones living with dementia and those who have passed.

 

This is a program filled with music and poetry and we invite you to be a part of it!

Please let Gail (252-480-3354) know if you can participate this year?

 

Thanks for all you do!

 

Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS

AFA Excellence in Care Specialist

GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.

252-480-3354

www.gemdayservices.org

70% of people living with dementia are cared for at home!

https://www.facebook.com/TheGemCenter

 

 

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 If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited.  If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy these documents.

 

 

 

GEM Events for 2015

Event	Date	Location
Art at the Park	Thursday August 27th 1pm	Coastal Studies Institute Wanchese
Memory Screening	Tuesday September 1 2pm	Community Care Clinic Nags Head
Class ~ Memory Care 101 Learn practical strategies of care for a person living with dementia	Thursdays Sept. 3,10,17,24  9am - 12 Oct. 1, 10am- 12 DARE COUNTY CENTER	Sentara Kitty Hawk                                Community Education Center 5200 North Croatan Highway                       Kitty Hawk, NC  27949
Memory Screening	Monday September 21 World Alzheimer’s Day 9:30 -11:30am	Dare County Center, Manteo
Art at the Park	Thursday 9/24 1:30pm	Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, Corolla
Candlelighting                    to Honor Remember and Care	Sunday November 15th 2pm	St. Andrews by-the-Sea, Nags Head

 

 

GEM Class Starts Thursday September 3 from 9am - 12 noon.

Hello Friends,

AGEM will be teaching a class about Memory Care at Regional Medical Center in September. The class will help you to  better understand the “Best Practices in Care” and how to engage/connect your loved one with programs and activities that will add value to both of your lives. The class includes a workbook and plenty of time to ask questions and to practice your skills.

The class is offered through the College of the Albemarle and carries with it college credits.

If you have any questions please call  @252-480-3354 or email me.

Best,

 

Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS

AFA Excellence in Care Specialist

GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.

252-480-3354

www.gemdayservices.org

70% of people living with dementia are cared for at home!

https://www.facebook.com/TheGemCenter

 

 

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 If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited.  If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy these documents.

 

 

 

 

 

News Alert: ABLE Act Becomes Law in North Carolina

 

A special ALERT from North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities         ABLE Act Becomes Law in North Carolina Governor Signs Bill Allowing People with Disabilities to Setup Savings Accounts   RALEIGH, NC (August 11, 2015) - Governor Pat McCrory today signed into law the ABLE Act, or Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, allowing North Carolina to create tax-deferred savings accounts for people with disabilities and their families.   Photo courtesy of The Arc of North Carolina "With the signing of the ABLE Act, individuals with disabilities, their families and guardians can save towards their future care and needs without risking their current benefits," said Chris Egan, executive director of the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD).   The ABLE Act allows for families of people with disabilities to save up to $100,000 in a 529 account for disability-related expenses, similar to the tax-deferred accounts used by families for college education.   Under current law, people with disabilities and their families cannot save more than $2,000 without losing supplemental income from the government.   The tax-deferred savings would be used extra expenses not covered by Medicaid like transportation, housing, educational or technological necessities that assist people with disabilities.   The North Carolina legislation is based on the federal law that passed last year after an eight-year effort by national advocates. Over 50 percent of the states have passed their own version(s) of the bill and are now beginning to implement the program.   "We greatly appreciate Governor Pat McCrory signing the bill into law giving approximately 180,000 people living with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in North Carolina the opportunity to build a more secure future without losing other benefits," said Ron Reeve, chair of NCCDD.   In North Carolina, the ABLE Act was sponsored by: Rep. Marilyn Avila (R - District 40) Rep. Donny Lambeth (R - District 75) Rep. Edward Hanes Jr. (D - District 72) Rep. Graig Meyer (D - District 50) Senator Tamara Barringer (R - District 17) Senator Ralph Hise (R - District 47) Senator Tom Apodaca (R - District 48) The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) works to assure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families participate in the design of and have access to needed community services, individualized supports and other forms of assistance that promote self-determination, independence, productivity and inclusion in all areas of community life. The Council identifies problems facing its community through its five-year planning process and funds innovative projects and initiatives that promote the goals of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act) for all North Carolinians. ###

 

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