The 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s, for the Middle Peninsula/Northern Neck region, will be Saturday, October 8th at the BethPage Camp-Resort (679 Brown’s Lane in Urbanna)! Registration begins at 8:30 am, the ceremony will take place at 9:30 am and the walk begins at 10:00 am.

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer’s further the efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.

Like to run? Enjoy costumes and fun? Plan to attend this year’s The Bobby Spitler Memorial 5k Run! Don’t miss out on this exciting race at the beautiful Kingston Plantation in Mathews, with all proceeds going to the Adult Literacy on the Middle Peninsula and the Community Service Board’s Circle of Hope! Costumes, awards, and a great community run. Sign up now here!!

FREE Family-to-Family Classes will begin September 28th! Family-to-Family consists of 12 classes for persons who care for or are related to individuals affected with Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder, Co-occuring Brain Disorders and Addictive Disorders, Post Traumatic stress Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder.

Classes are structures to help family members understand and provide support while maintaining their own well being. Classes will be held at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital. Be sure to register by calling 804-684-1480 or emailing namimidtidewater@gmail.com!