Fw: GEM Club Lunch met Wednesday June 19th for lunch

 

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From: Gail E Sonnesso

To: news@thecoastlandtimes.net

Cc: nancy@obxcommongood.org ; Judy Mumma ; Danielle Boginsky ; 'Ken MANN' ; Jennifer Albanese

Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 8:51 AM

Subject: GEM Club Lunch met Wednesday June 19th for lunch

PRESS RELEASE  June 28, 2013  Gail Sonnesso 252-480-3354

GEM CLUB LUNCHES

 

l-R Carolyn Self American Red Cross, Stephanie Ryder, Dare County DSS Dorothy Killingsworth Dare County Information Officer, Nancy Kosanovich, Nurse Practitioner  and GEM board Member

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THE GEM Club met on Wednesday June 19 and welcomed Dorothy Killingsworth, (Dare County Information Officer) Stephanie Ryder, (SW Dare County DSS)  and Carolyn Self, (American Red Cross) we  discussed Emergency Readiness especially for families with disabled adults. Carolyn described a new program of the Red Cross. They will send  teams to individuals homes after a disaster consisting  of a client caseworker, a nurse and whenever possible a mental health professional. Carolyn stated that " Our client caseworkers are volunteers who are trained to work with the clients and help determine what their needs are and how we and other organizations can assist in their recovery."

July 19^th the speaker for our  GEM club will be Rosalind Pugh from the Albemarle Commission she will  give an overview all the services that are provided by the Area Agency on Aging to include: Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, Family Caregiver Support, and Senior Nutrition Program.  Some other subjects that Rosalind will address are Project CARE, Community Resource Connections (CRC), budget cuts in the various programs and how we as an agency are planning on moving forward due to these cuts.

August 21 @ 11:30 We are pleased to welcome Eileen McGuinness-Vaillancourt, Director of Programs and Public Policy, Alzheimer's Association Eastern North Carolina Chapter she will share information  about the progress of the National Alzheimer's Plan (NAPA) for more information please checkout: http://napa.alz.org/

For more information about our GEM club call Gail Sonnesso, MS, QDCS Executive Director of GEM Day Services at 252-480-3354.

 

Before the Hurricane hits..

Before the Hurricane hits….Learn about Dare County's Emergency preparedness plan for frail seniors

GEM is presenting three speakers to discuss and clarify programs and services in place to help folks before and after a hurricane and other weather events on Wednesday June 19^th.

Join Carolyn J. Self, Executive Director/Response Specialist, Stephanie Ryder, SW and Dorothy Killingsworth, Coordinator and Public Information for Dare County.  We will meet at 11:30 at Mako Mikes Restaurant in Kill Devil Hills.

All are welcome especially community friends that are informally caring for a neighbor or friend, family members of frail older adults and  church outreach groups will also benefit from learning more about supports that are available.

Our July 17^th   program will feature Rosalind Pugh, Family caregiver specialist with the Area Agency On Aging to discuss the services and supports that are available to family caregivers of older adults.

Please call Gail Sonnesso, executive director of GEM with any questions.

 

Angelo Sonnesso M.A. M.S.
N.C. Department of Health and Human Services
Social Worker III
Pasquotank DSS
709 Roanoke Ave
Elizabeth City, NC27909
 (Office) 252-338-2126 Ex179
(Fax) 252-335-7192
Cell: (252) 202-1190
angelo.sonnesso@dhhs.nc.gov
www.ncdhhs.gov/dsb

 

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FYI: Before the Hurricane hits..

 

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From: Gail E Sonnesso

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Cc: asonnesso@gmail.com ; 'Mary Jernigan' ; Lucille ; 'Melissa Moore' ; 'Sandy Scarborough' ; 'Nancy Kosanovich' ; P. C. Ronald E. DeVeau ; Gene Hawthorne ; 'Kaye White' ; 'Jeanne Brook' ; 'Gail Hutchison'

Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 9:24 AM

Subject: Before the Hurricane hits..

Hi Friends,

Please share this with folks that might want to learn a little bit more about what they can do to be prepared.

 

Before the Hurricane hits….Learn about Dare County's Emergency preparedness plan of support for frail seniors

GEM is presenting three speakers to discuss and clarify programs and services in place to help folks before and after a hurricane and other weather events on Wednesday June 19^th.

Join Carolyn J. Self, Executive Director/Response Specialist, Stephanie Ryder, SW and Dorothy Killingsworth, Coordinator and Public Information for Dare County.  We will meet at 11:30 at Mako Mikes Restaurant in Kill Devil Hills.

All are welcome especially community friends that are informally caring for a neighbor or friend, family members of frail older adults and  church outreach groups will also benefit from learning more about supports that are available.

Our July 17^th   program will feature Rosalind Pugh, Family Caregiver Specialist with the Area Agency On Aging to discuss the services and supports that are available to family caregivers of older adults.

Please call Gail Sonnesso, executive director of GEM with any questions.

 

My best,

 

Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS

GEM Adult Day Services, Inc.

Gentle Expert Memorycare

252-480-3354

 

Become a Qualified Dementia Care Provider

GEM and the Alzheimer's foundation of America are offering a workshop on
Saturday May 11th at the College of the Albemarle, Manteo Campus.




Family caregivers, community friends and healthcare professionals will gain
insight about caring for a person with dementia from this training. It also
provides an overview of the various formats used to present this material in
an engaging and easy-to-understand manner. Learn how Alzheimer's disease
affects the brain, hear tips from healthcare professionals, watch how
"Clueless Clara" and "Smart Sandy" manage behavioral problems, plus much
more!

For more information or to register please call Gail Sonnesso, MS QDCP at
252-480-3354 or email Gail at gsonnesso@gmail.com or visit GEM's website
www.thegemcenter.org

Angelo Sonnesso M.A. M.S.
Social Worker III
(252) 202-1190

FYI: MAY 2013 2013 Calendar please consider joining us!

 

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From: Gail E Sonnesso

To: gsonnesso@gmail.com

Cc: 'Angelo Sonnesso' ; Linda DelCollo

Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 8:32 PM

Subject: MAY 2013 2013 Calendar please consider joining us!

The Sup+per Club people+people = a community of care and support for our elders   Promoting optimal quality of life, health and wellbeing for All Seniors A G.E.M. Adult Day Services Program Executive Director Gail Sonnesso, MS, Q.D.CP. Rehabilitation Counselor PH: 252.480.3354 EMAIL gsonnesso@gmail.com WEB: www.thegemcenter.org Address: P.O. BOX 3601 Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Month of May 2013
Sun	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
28	29	30	1	2	3   Lunch & Learn Cancer Myths OBX Hospital 449-4500	4
5	6	7	8	9  -            11am                                Program  w/ Purpose                       D. C. Center Create cards for friends	10	11  -            9am                        GEM/ Qualified Dementia Care Provider Workshop COA
12 Mothers Day	13	14	15-                   5pm SUP+PER CLUB Mako Mike's	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27 Memorial Day	28      2:30 to 4:30.                           Planning  & Doing Activities w/ Linda Windley, MS, QP, LRT/CTRS	29	30	31	June 1st

 

**Dare County Center NUTRITION PROGRAM

The nutrition program's purpose is to promote, maintain, and improve the health and well-being of adults 60 years old and older through the provision of a nutritionally balanced meal five days per week served in a congregate setting or delivered to the home. Meals are served at the Dare County Center Monday-Friday, except holidays. There is no charge for meals to clients, but we accept donations as the meals cost over $5.00 each and are paid for by Dare County and the Albemarle Commission. This also allows us to serve more people. Remember to sign up 48 hours in advance or if you are on the list and if you can't make it please cancel 48 hours in advance.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            For more information or to sign up for this program please contact the Nutrition Site Coordinator, Gigi Sanchez at 475-9279.

 

·       Qualified Dementia Care Provider certification workshop  call Gail @ 480-3354  to learn  more

 

ACTIVITIES: Planning (2:30-3:30) then doing activities (3:30 -4:30) with Linda Windley, MS, QP, Licensed Recreation Therapist Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

 

 

Fw: FW:Our GEM picture is the older lady and the little girl putting the ribbon on a gift Send a picture and you could win $1000!

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Gail E Sonnesso

To: 'Angelo Sonnesso'

Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 8:31 PM

Subject: FW: FW:Our GEM picture is the older lady and the little girl putting the ribbon on a gift Send a picture and you could win $1000!

 

 

From: Jeanne Brook [mailto:jeanne.beaner@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 4:19 PM
To: Gail E Sonnesso
Cc: Matt Artz
Subject: Re: FW:Our GEM picture is the older lady and the little girl putting the ribbon on a gift Send a picture and you could win $1000!

 

Where is the Gem page on facebook?

On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 2:58 PM, Gail E Sonnesso <gsonnesso@gmail.com> wrote:

How can we get lots of Likes?

GEM could sure use $1000.00

Please help!

 

Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCP

GEM Adult Day Services, Inc.

Gentle Expert Memorycare

252-480-3354

 

 

From: Alzheimer's Foundation of America [mailto:jessie@alzfdn.ccsend.com] On Behalf Of Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 2:26 PM
To: gsonnesso@gmail.com
Subject: DEADLINE EXTENDED! Send a picture and you could win $1000!

 

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Member photo contest entries are coming in! Don't miss out on a chance to win $1000!         In response to requests from several busy members caught up in the holiday season we have extended the deadline for photo entries to December 31st , BUT KEEP IN MIND the earlier you submit the better your chance of winning!      How to enter the contest:  Send us pictures of your clients engaged in a meaningful holiday activity along with a description of how it was adapted for them* or of a fun holiday event your organization has hosted.  AFA will share our favorite examples on our Facebook page and the picture that receives the most likes will win a $1000 prize from AFA to use towards program innovation. Two runners-up will receive $500 and an AFA holiday care package that includes AFA snuggies, fleece jackets, and mugs!    Please submit pictures and descriptions to cleech@alzfdn.org ASAP up until December 31st. The prizes will be distributed in January. Feel free to encourage all of your clients and friends to vote and share the pictures on Facebook. We have already begun reviewing submissions and posted the first picture today!    *In order to share photos online AFA must receive consent from a family member of each individual pictured    The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) 322 8th Ave., 7th Floor New York, NY 10001 Toll Free: (866) 232-8484 Email: info@alzfdn.org      www.alzfdn.org

 

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Fw: Urgent Alert

 

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Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 8:42 PM

Subject: FW: Urgent Alert

FYI,
Gail

 

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Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 9:11 AM
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Subject: Urgent Alert

 

N.C. Nonprofit Action Network   Protect the Work of Nonprofits - Make 2 Urgent Phone Calls Today   News media are reporting that the President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner are seriously considering imposing new limits on the charitable giving incentive as part of a package to avert the "fiscal cliff." Unless they hear a huge groundswell of opposition immediately, the ability of charitable nonprofits - everything from churches and synagogues to local food banks, cultural groups, Girl Scouts, and United Ways - to raise the funds they need to serve others may be sharply curbed for many years to come. The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University estimates that this proposal would take away $2.43 billion a year from nonprofits.   THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS YOU CAN DO: Call the White House (202-456-1111) and the Speaker (202-225-0600) RIGHT NOW and give the operator this message: The 28% limit on charitable deductions hurts front-line charities serving people in need. Don't hurt the helpers. Don't limit charitable deductions! Give your name, city, and state, and tell what the charitable deduction means to the work you do or the services you rely on.   Also send Tweets to @WhiteHouse and @SpeakerBoehner telling them not to limit charitable deductions. Consider this sample Tweet: @WhiteHouse @SpeakerBoehner - Capping charitable deductions hurts communities. Say no to 28% limit! #protectgiving   THE NEXT MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN DO: Forward this message to everyone you know who cares about the work of your nonprofit, the services you provide, and the people you serve. That means forward this email to all of your co-workers, board members, volunteers, clients, people served, and colleagues with other nonprofits in your community. The White House Comment Line operates from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Call now and forward this message. If the lines are busy, please keep trying. Go to www.ncnonprofits.org or www.GiveVoice.org for more information about the threat to the charitable giving incentive and what you can do. Help get broad support -- forward this email to your board, volunteers, and those served by your nonprofit.   The N.C. Nonprofit Action Network is a service to current Members of the N.C. Center for Nonprofits. We track state and federal policy issues that affect all 501(c)(3) nonprofits. For more information, contact David Heinen, 919-790-1555, ext. 111. Join today! Are you a Member of the N.C. Center for Nonprofits? If not, join the Center today  to take advantage of our full range of advocacy, technical assistance, and money-savings programs for your nonprofit. Membership is for 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating in N.C., groups applying for this status, and other grassroots groups working for the community good. Others can affiliate with the Center as Sustainers.

 

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