ElderCare of Alachua County http://eldercare.ufhealth.org UF Academic Health Center Mon, 20 May 2013 19:27:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Video and stats from Ride to Remember 2013 http://eldercare.ufhealth.org/2013/05/20/video-and-stats-from-ride-to-remember-2013/ http://eldercare.ufhealth.org/2013/05/20/video-and-stats-from-ride-to-remember-2013/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 19:24:14 +0000 Andrea Godman http://shands-eldercare.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/?p=438 Thank you all who helped make the 7th Annual Ride to Remember such a great success.  We had a record high of 292 riders and 15 families join us on the beautiful Saturday morning on April 27th, 2013.  Net proceeds from this fundraiser for Al’z Place was $25,000 (an increase from last year!).  Click here for a video of the event made by Bicycle Trail Review.  Thank you again for your support!

]]> http://eldercare.ufhealth.org/2013/05/20/video-and-stats-from-ride-to-remember-2013/feed/ 0 6th Annual Moonlight and Martini’s – February 2nd, 2013 http://eldercare.ufhealth.org/2012/10/02/6th-annual-moonlight-and-martinis/ http://eldercare.ufhealth.org/2012/10/02/6th-annual-moonlight-and-martinis/#comments Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:27:04 +0000 Andrea Godman http://shands-eldercare.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/?p=350 On Saturday, February 2, 2013, we will be hosting our 6th Annual “Moonlight and Martinis” to raise funds for Al’z Place, Adult Day Care.  Al’z Place is one of three model Adult Day Care centers in the State of Florida.  Al’z Place provides day care in a safe, homelike atmosphere to those with memory impairment.  Organized therapeutic programs provide social activities in a supervised setting.  We are a 501c, 3 grant-funded, not-for-profit agency in Alachua County that relies solely on donations to serve our seniors.  Our mission is to have seniors remain independent in their homes for as long as possible for a better quality of life in their aging days.

Date:  Saturday, February 2nd, 2013

Time:  7:00 PM

Location:  University Air Center, WWII Mustang Hanger

                   4701 NE 40th Terrace, Gainesville

Tickets are $100.00 or a table of 10 seats for $900.00

Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Please visit www.moonlightandmartinis.org to purchase tickets or to be a sponsorship.  For questions please call 352-265-9206.

 

]]> http://eldercare.ufhealth.org/2012/10/02/6th-annual-moonlight-and-martinis/feed/ 0 Hand-painted mural at the Senior Center http://eldercare.ufhealth.org/2012/08/10/hand-painted-mural-at-the-senior-center/ http://eldercare.ufhealth.org/2012/08/10/hand-painted-mural-at-the-senior-center/#comments Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:51:16 +0000 Nicole Doria http://shands-eldercare.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/?p=316 Members and friends of ElderCare spent several days painting a colorful mural along the hallway walls of the Alachua County Senior Recreation Center. Come see the mural for yourself!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tickets cost $25 for both the fashion show and tailgate or $10 for the tailgate only.  Both tickets will include beverages, food, and activities.

Sponsorship packages also are available. If you are interested in purchaing tickets or becoming a sponsor, please call ElderCare at 352.265.9040.

]]> http://eldercare.ufhealth.org/2012/07/27/something-new-in-orange-and-blue/feed/ 0 ElderCare of Alachua County is a United Way Agency http://eldercare.ufhealth.org/2012/07/26/eldercare-of-alachua-county-is-a-united-way-agency/ http://eldercare.ufhealth.org/2012/07/26/eldercare-of-alachua-county-is-a-united-way-agency/#comments Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:48:19 +0000 Nicole Doria http://shands-eldercare.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/?p=304 United Way of North Central Florida was formed in 1957.  It is one of 1,400 similar organizations in the United States, Canada and other countries.  Each organization is totally autonomous regarding principles, policies, activities and methods of operation.

 Accountability to the public has been United Way’s strongest suit.  Each year, volunteers work together in a massive civic endeavor to raise funds that are allocated to programs that make a measurable difference in the impact areas of education, income and health.  Through effective volunteer management, costs are kept low minimum, thus insuring that the community receives maximum benefit from its contributions.

 In its 50-year history, the United Way of North Central Florida has experienced steady growth both in campaign and community influence. Last year, the United Way’s total community impact was more than $8.5 million.

Learn more about United Way.

]]> http://eldercare.ufhealth.org/2012/07/26/eldercare-of-alachua-county-is-a-united-way-agency/feed/ 0 Memorial Day Picnic for Senior Recreation Center Members http://eldercare.ufhealth.org/2012/05/13/memorialdaypicnic/ http://eldercare.ufhealth.org/2012/05/13/memorialdaypicnic/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 20:25:52 +0000 Amanda Austin http://shands-eldercare.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/?p=94 photo of the Alachua County Senior Recreation CenterA special invitation to the Senior Recreation Center Members: Come join us for a day of entertainment, fun and food at the Senior Recreation Center! Entertainment, hotdogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers  will be provided. Please bring a side dish or beverage.

 Due to parking, space is limited to 300 Senior Recreation Center members.
ElderCare of Alachua County provides rich and enjoyable programming and special events  for seniors (60 & older)  in the regional area at the Senior Recreation Center. The building was completed during the summer of 2011 and is the first of its kind in the area. It features nine classrooms, a teaching kitchen, a large multi-purpose room , a courtyard and patio, fitness room, game room and computer lab. For information about how to volunteer or how to participate in the new programs, please call ElderCare at 352.265.9040.
]]> http://eldercare.ufhealth.org/2012/05/13/memorialdaypicnic/feed/ 0 Ride to Remember Annual Event and Family Fun Event- April 27th, 2013 http://eldercare.ufhealth.org/2012/04/09/ride-to-remember/ http://eldercare.ufhealth.org/2012/04/09/ride-to-remember/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:00:51 +0000 Nicole Doria http://shands-eldercare.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/?p=119 Join us for the 7th Annual Ride to Remember , which benefits Al’z Place, a daycare facility for adults with Alzheimer’s disease and memory disorders.

  • Date: April 27th, 2013
  • Time: Registration at 7:00am / Ride Begins at 8:00am
  • Location: Gainesville & Flemington Start Points Available
  • For more information click HERE or Register Now! 

Family Fun Event - 

  • Join us for a bike safety class every 15 minutes, O2B Kids face painting, Bouncin’ Big bounce house, snow cones and cotton candy, and activities with Sun Country Sports Center
  • Cost is $10 per family and includes lunch
  • Click HERE to register for the Family Fun Event – Memory Shuffle!

 Pedal Off Party

Join the Pedal Off celebration on Friday, April 26th between 5:00pm and 7:30pm located at the Senior Recreation Center (5701 NW 34th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32653).

  • Enjoy gourmet snacks, wine & beer
  • Pick up your or register for the Ride to Remember event at pre-registration prices!

Thank you for your support!

Anthony Clarizio, ElderCare of Alachua County executive director, said the event helps Al’z Place provide client-centered programs and therapeutic opportunities that are not covered by state funding.

“We’re fortunate to have a center like this for adults in our community, and I think that we should do everything we can to maintain these valuable services,” Clarizio said.

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]]> http://eldercare.ufhealth.org/2012/01/26/fitness-center-opening-in-january/feed/ 0 Senior Recreation Center Calendar http://shands-eldercare.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/senior-recreation-center/senior-recreation-center-calendar/ http://shands-eldercare.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/senior-recreation-center/senior-recreation-center-calendar/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:26:23 +0000 Amanda Austin http://shands-eldercare.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/?p=74 http://shands-eldercare.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/senior-recreation-center/senior-recreation-center-calendar/feed/ 0 5th Annual ElderCare of Alachua County Golf Tournament http://eldercare.ufhealth.org/2011/08/31/meals-on-wheels-golf-tournament/ http://eldercare.ufhealth.org/2011/08/31/meals-on-wheels-golf-tournament/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:17:05 +0000 Amanda Austin http://shands-eldercare.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/?p=65 Polish up the clubs and prepare to hit the links at the 5th Annual ElderCare of Alachua County Golf Tournament on Friday, November 16th, 2012.  Lunch is provided prior to tee off. Awards are given following 18 rounds at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds from this event benefit the Alachua County Meals on Wheels program which provides more than 300 meals for senior citizens in our area every day and Al’z Place, Adult Day Care, which provides day care in a safe, homelike atmosphere to those with memory impairment.

  • Date: Friday, November 16, 2012
  • Time: Registration at 10:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 12 p.m.
  • Location: Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club

To register or to learn more about sponsoring this fun event, please call ElderCare at 352.265.9206.

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