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Caring Hearts<br />
Share Time and Talents<br />
with People Experiencing<br />
Memory Loss and Their<br />
Caregivers<br />
The Louis and Anne Green Memory<br />
and Wellness Center <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Christine</strong> E.<br />
<strong>Lynn</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nursing</strong> holds a special<br />
place in many local families’ hearts.<br />
Located on <strong>Florida</strong> <strong>Atlantic</strong> University’s Boca<br />
Raton campus, the Memory and Wellness Center<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers a wide range <strong>of</strong> services and programs to<br />
individuals who are experiencing memory loss<br />
and their caregivers.<br />
(Above) Minette H<strong>of</strong>fheimer, JohnGallo,<br />
Bob Levinson, Annie Green<br />
(Right) Joanne Nappi, Joan Wargo,<br />
Jan Baldwin, Arlette Baker, Annie Green<br />
“The Center<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers such a loving<br />
atmosphere where<br />
participants can experience<br />
life-enriching programs while improving<br />
their cognitive abilities. It is also a special<br />
place that provides supportive programs<br />
for the caregiver who faces many<br />
challenges in caring for a family member<br />
with memory loss.”<br />
– Deborah Lindstrom,<br />
board member<br />
John Gallo, <strong>Christine</strong> <strong>Lynn</strong>, Pat Thomas, Deborah Lindstrom<br />
“The Memory and Wellness Center is truly a gift to<br />
our community, providing a special place for families<br />
to bring loved ones,” said Nancy Quick, president<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Caring Hearts Auxiliary, which supports and<br />
raises funds for the programs <strong>of</strong> the Memory and<br />
Wellness Center.<br />
The Caring Hearts Auxiliary holds two fundraising<br />
events each year: Shades <strong>of</strong> Green and Keep<br />
Memories Alive. More than 250 people participated<br />
in the second annual Keep Memories Alive walk in<br />
2007, which raised $35,000 for the Center.<br />
Originated four years ago to honor the Center’s generous<br />
benefactors, Lou and Annie Green, Shades <strong>of</strong> Green is a cocktail<br />
party fundraiser. To honor <strong>Christine</strong> <strong>Lynn</strong>, a former nurse, the<br />
Caring Hearts Auxiliary dedicated the funds raised from the 2007<br />
Shades <strong>of</strong> Green to increase the Center’s pr<strong>of</strong>essional nursing staff.<br />
Details about 2008 events can be found at www.fau.edu/nursing.<br />
In addition to participating in events, the Auxiliary <strong>of</strong>fers a variety<br />
<strong>of</strong> volunteer opportunities throughout the year. For information<br />
about becoming a member <strong>of</strong> the Caring Hearts Auxiliary, call<br />
Denise Sparks at 561-297-0502.<br />
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