Go Purple for Alzheimer's

This Sunday, June 21st,  Messiah Members are encouraged to participate in the Alzheimer's Association The Longest Day awareness day. June is also Brain Health Awareness Month.    

This Sunday: 

• An sunrise, Pray for Alzheimer patients. 
• Wear PURPLE to church to show you care.
• At sunset, Pray for their caregivers.

Held annually on the summer solstice, the duration of this sunrise-to-sunset event symbolizes the challenging journey of those living with the disease and their caregivers.

During Sunday morning Worship. Michelle Cain of the Alzheimer's Association will be giving a Temple Talk on the awareness campaign provide information on how to get involved.

Save the Date! 

September 12th - 2015 Walk to End Alzheimer's North Alabama 

Location: Huntsville Botanical Gardens

4747 Bob Wallace Ave, SW Huntsville, AL 35805

Route Length 1 Mile

Upcoming Early State Social Activities 

The activities listed below are for those in early states of Alzheimer's/dementia and their caregivers. Groups and families are welcome.  Events are free.  Call 1-800-272 to register.

August 14th - Huntsville Museum of Art  11:00 AM to 1 PM

300 Church St. SW,  Huntsville, AL 35801

Lunch at Pane e Vino

November 13th - "My Spirited Art"  11:00 AM to 1 PM

5000  Whitesburg Dr., Ste 130, Hunsville, AL 35801

Boxed Lunch

For more information and resources, please call and visit these official Alzheimer Association sites! 

1-800-272-3900

www.alz.org/altn

www.facebook.com/Purple Praise