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The Institute on Aging is spon-
soring this lecture; cosponsors are
CAAR REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
the Jefferson Area Board for Aging,
and the Thomas Jefferson Planning
District Commission. These orga-
NEWS&VIEWS
nizations are among those actively
working to improve livability in and
around Charlottesville.
Ginzler will discuss how elements
of a livable community directly relate
to one’s ability to age independently
tion for Happy Face. Their office is locat-
and successfully. For example, she
ed next to the Main Gate of Lake Monti-
will highlight some of AARP’s current
work on mobility and housing. The
cello. They are open 7 days a week.
lecture will also include a discussion
Volunteers are needed now and
of the intergenerational and intercon-
on the day of the party. For more in-
nected benefits of those elements.
formation or to volunteer your time,
Since joining AARP in 1998,
please call Linda at (434) 589-8957 or
Ginzler has been a key leader in AARP
Ande (434) 589-2972.
independent living/long-term care
U.Va. Institute on Aging
efforts and has been instrumental in
Hosts Lecture on Livable
planning, designing, coordinating,
Communities by AARP
and overseeing programmatic work in
Expert
these areas. With over 20 years of ex-
perience in service delivery systems to
(Charlottesville, VA)—Elinor Ginzler, Se-
the elderly, she has an extensive work
nior Vice President for Livable Com-
history in program management and
munities at AARP, will present “Livable
development, as well as experience in
Community
Thompson is donating a percentage
Communities: Opportunities for Suc-
working collaboratively with public,
Events of Note
of every commission dollar in 2010 to
cessful Aging” on November 11 at 2
private non-profit, and community-
TEAM FLO. “During the fundraising
p.m. at the Charlottesville Doubletree
based organizations.
Thompson Joins
we found that many of our friends and
Hotel. According to Ginzler, making
The lecture and parking are free,
Fight Against Alzheimer’s
coworkers had been personally affect-
a community livable means providing
but advance registration is required.
ed by this disease. It’s like a secret that
Disease
“for all citizens of all ages and all abili- Online registration is available at
no one really spoke about,” she says.
(Charlottesville, VA)—On a rainy Sep-
ties so they can carry out their everyday
www.virginia.edu/aginginstitute, by
To donate or join TEAM FLO contact
tember 26, caregivers, family mem-
lives” and participate in the communi-
phone at (434) 243-5695, or by e-mail
Thompson at
vickyre3@earthlink.net.
bers, supporters, and friends gathered
ty’s economic, civic, and social life.
at
uvaging@virginia.edu.
for the annual Alzheimer’s Memory
Monticello Country
Walk at the Doubletree Hotel. This
REALTORS® Collecting
year was no different except for one
Happy Face Party
family. They walked to celebrate and
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ssured
Donations
Properties
honor the life of their mother and
(Palmyra, VA)—The Fluvanna Chris-
wife, Florence Carver. Vicky Owen
tian Service Society has sponsored
Thompson, an associate broker at
the annual Happy Face party since
Real Estate III, her sister Angie Shef-
1974. The Fluvanna County Depart-
fer, and their father Emmett Carver
ment of Social Services sends letters
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started TEAM F.L.O. (Friends and
to qualifying families to determine if
$637,950
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Loved Ones). TEAM FLO raised over
they would like to attend the party.
MLS# 466441
$3,000 for Alzheimer’s and the fund-
.
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Every child who attends the party • Nearing Completion in Montgomery Ridge
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raising continues until November 30.
will take home age-appropriate gifts.
• “The Appomattox”
943 Glenwood Station Lane
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According to the 2009 Alzheimer’s
Each family also receives a food bas-
Suite 202 • Charlottesville, Va. 22901
• 3567 Finished Sq. Ft.
a Facts and Figures report, there are 5.3
• 2507 Unfinished Sq. Ft.
ket with a turkey and other food
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c million Americans with Alzheimer’s
items. Senior citizens who are strug-
434-951-9244
• 4 Bedrooms • 4 Full Baths
• Dramatic 2 Story Great Room
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disease. Every 70 seconds, someone
gling financially can also benefit from
www.SavageTeam.com • Quality Construction
Each office is independently owned & operated
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in America develops the disease and
the annual Happy Face party.
by mid-century someone will de-
This year’s party is scheduled for
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velop Alzheimer’s every 33 seconds.
December 5.
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Alzheimer’s is the sixth-leading cause
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The deadline for dropping off new
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of death in United States. In Virginia
or nearly new toys is November 19.
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Nonperishable food items are also
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Alzheimer’s and that number is ex-
welcomed.
pected to grow to as many as 160,000
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by 2025. Approximately 42,000 people
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e REALTORS® has been a drop off loca-
suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and
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dementia in the Central and Western $256,900 $319,900
s Virginia region. For more informa-
MLS# 463377 MLS# 468636
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tion call (434) 973-6122 or view the
• Forest Lakes • 2,226 Finished Sq. Ft.
l • One Level Living • 3 Bedrooms
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Alzheimer’s Association Web site at
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www.alz.org/cwva.
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Full Baths • 3 Full Remodeled Baths
• Cathedral Ceilings • One Level Living
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Thompson and her family are com-
• Neutral Décor • Hardwood Floors • Two Fireplaces
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mitted to continuing the fight to sup-
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• Excellent Condition • Three Season Room
port Alzheimer’s research and cure.
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• Corner Lot • Plenty of Storage
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TEAM FLO’s goal for 2010 is $5,000.
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