Inspiration: Bob Melrose had some inspirational quotes from the great philosopher, WT Pooh (as in Winnie The) about paying attention to the present.
IDEA quote: "Diversity is the one true thing we have in common. Celebrate it every day. “ - Unknown Upcoming Programs: Please see the side panel for upcoming speakers and be sure to invite your friends!
Rotary Cares: If you are aware of a fellow Rotarian who is going through a challenging time (i.e. personal or family health, family death, etc.) please let Sara Murphy know so we can let them know we are thinking of them and provide whatever support we can. Sara.jane.murphy1@gmail.com
Guests: • CJ Martindale – guest of Diane Knight, previous Rotary Club member • Sarah Arnold – speaker – Education Manager of Dementia Together
Program: • Mission of Dementia Together (DT): Through education and enrichment, we make living well with dementia the expectation, not the exception • Hope is a third pillar and d comes from connections, friendships, awareness, purpose and empowerment • “No one has to walk the dementia journey alone.” DT is there 100% for the caregivers who care for those they love with dementia • Cyndy Luzinski learned the SPECAL method in England, brought it here and founded DT in 2015. • There are some reversible causes for dementia symptoms – depression, certain vitamin deficiencies like B12 and others • Only 60-70% of dementia cases are caused by Alzheimer’s; other causes are vascular, dementia, Lewy Body and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) • Sarah demonstrated how people store their memories in “albums” that have both facts and feelings; over time there is an inability to store facts reliably, but the feelings remain. • Common sense communication relies on logic and reason • SPECAL sense communication depends on three Golden Rules: 1) Don't ask direct questions; 2) Listen to the Expert; 3) Don't contradict the person
• Sarah encouraged all of us to learn more by taking a one-hour SPECAL class - dementiatogether.org.
• Want to learn more? Contact education@dementiatogether.org.
Field of Honor 2026 – Lynn Matson • Honor Medallion - Buy one $50 Honor Medallion and get an Anniversary medallion for $15 • Anniversary Medallion (stand alone) - $25 • Community Supporters – please help us contact local businesses. If you need additional information, contact lynnmatson@comcast.net
Announcements • Tom Strause- we will sell Field of Honor medallions at tables in front of Cupboard and Silver Grill Café – volunteers needed May 9 and May 16; Phil has sent an invite to sign up • Krishna – April 19, 1868 – Paul Harris (founder of Rotary) was born • By-laws committee – respond to bobw@totalspeed.com by April 17 • Phil Murphy – there will be a service activity every Saturday in May – please sign up for something! • Joseph Vander Linde got a random call from Fidelity about a donation and thought it was a scam, but it was legit! Krisha facilitated this $2500 donation to our club! • John Shaw – April 25- Chicago at the Lincoln Center and dinner at RARE at 5 p.m. (if you have signed up)
Good News – Mike Randle was back!
Unite for Good Story – Gary Turner shared memories of our collaboration with The Sertoma Club in Fort Collins to help them raise money and they have helped us over the years, too.
