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SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta-3/2025-03-13/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250227T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250227T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240715T201417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T201417Z
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SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta-3/2025-02-27/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/elderly-people-playing-board-game.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250214T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20260416T101844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T101844Z
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SUMMARY:Connection "AKA Memory" Café (DeKalb County)
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our DeKalb Connection “AKA Memory” Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation\, DeKalb County\, and Human Services of DeKalb County. \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners (DeKalb Residents Only) \nWhen: Second Friday Of The Month \nTime: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nWhere: East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center \n4885 Elam Road\, Stone Mountain\, GA 30083 \nParticipants must register to attend cafés. Please visit bit.ly/4dcuRmg or contact Alyss Amster at 678-332-1711 or alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org for application information. \n\nHow CasinosWelcomeBonus Explains Welcome Bonus Wagering Requirements in Canada\nWelcome bonuses are among the most scrutinized promotional tools in the Canadian online gambling market\, and for good reason. On the surface\, a 100% match bonus up to $500 sounds straightforward — deposit $200\, receive $200 in bonus funds\, and start playing. The reality is considerably more complex. Embedded within every welcome bonus offer is a set of conditions that determine whether a player can realistically convert bonus funds into withdrawable cash. Wagering requirements\, also called playthrough requirements\, sit at the center of these conditions\, and misunderstanding them is one of the primary reasons Canadian players feel misled by promotions that initially seemed generous. Platforms that specialize in explaining these mechanics serve a distinct educational function in the market\, helping players decode the fine print before committing their deposits. \nWhat Wagering Requirements Actually Mean and How They Are Calculated\nA wagering requirement is a multiplier that specifies how many times a player must bet through a bonus amount — or in some cases the combined bonus and deposit amount — before any winnings derived from that bonus become eligible for withdrawal. A 30x wagering requirement on a $100 bonus means a player must place $3\,000 in total bets before cashing out. A 40x requirement on the combined deposit and bonus — a structure sometimes called a “deposit + bonus” wagering format — applied to a $100 deposit and $100 bonus would require $8\,000 in total wagers. These are not equivalent offers despite both being described as “welcome bonuses\,” and the distinction matters enormously in practical terms. \nThe calculation becomes more complicated when game contribution rates enter the equation. Most Canadian online casinos apply differential contribution rates by game type. Slot games typically contribute 100% toward clearing wagering requirements\, meaning every dollar wagered on eligible slots counts in full. Blackjack\, roulette\, baccarat\, and other table games commonly contribute between 5% and 25%\, and some casinos exclude them entirely from wagering calculations. Video poker and live dealer games are frequently restricted or contribute at reduced rates. This means a player who prefers table games faces a dramatically higher effective playthrough burden than a slots-focused player\, even if the nominal wagering requirement appears the same on paper. \nThere is also the matter of time limits. Canadian online casinos typically impose a window of seven to thirty days within which the wagering requirement must be completed. Failure to meet the requirement within that period usually results in the bonus and any associated winnings being forfeited. Some platforms use a tiered expiry system\, where the bonus expires after seven days but winnings generated from bonus play are held for an additional period pending review. Players who do not read these conditions carefully often discover these limitations only after losing access to funds they believed they had earned. \nMaximum bet limits during active bonus play represent another frequently overlooked restriction. Many Canadian casinos cap wagers at $5 to $10 per spin or hand while a bonus is active. Exceeding this limit — even once — can result in the bonus being voided retroactively\, along with any winnings accumulated during that session. This rule is particularly consequential for players who adjust their bet sizes dynamically during play\, a common behavior among experienced gamblers who are accustomed to managing their bankrolls without such constraints. \nHow CasinosWelcomeBonus Approaches Transparency in Bonus Analysis\nThe challenge for Canadian players is not simply that wagering requirements exist — it is that the way these requirements are presented varies significantly across operators\, and the language used in terms and conditions is often deliberately ambiguous. Phrases like “standard wagering terms apply” or “bonus subject to promotional terms” provide no actionable information. Operators are not legally required under current Canadian provincial gaming frameworks to display wagering requirements in a standardized format\, which means a player comparing two offers must navigate two entirely different documentation structures to extract comparable data. \nResources dedicated to systematically breaking down these conditions fill a genuine information gap. A detailed breakdown of how individual Canadian casino offers are structured — including exact wagering multipliers\, game contribution tables\, time limits\, and maximum bet restrictions — can be found at https://casinos-welcome-bonus.com\, where these parameters are analyzed in a format that allows direct comparison across different operators. This kind of structured analysis is useful precisely because it removes the need for players to interpret legal-style terms and conditions language on their own\, a task that requires familiarity with both gambling industry conventions and contract interpretation. \nCasinosWelcomeBonus applies a methodology that goes beyond listing the headline wagering multiplier. The analysis accounts for the effective value of a bonus after accounting for the statistical house edge on the games eligible for wagering. A 20x wagering requirement on a slot game with a 96% return-to-player rate produces a different expected outcome than a 20x requirement on a game with a 94% RTP. The difference in expected loss across the wagering period can easily exceed the value of the bonus itself\, meaning a lower nominal wagering requirement does not always translate into a better offer when game selection and RTP rates are factored in. This kind of calculation requires access to documented RTP figures\, which are published by game developers but rarely highlighted by casinos in their bonus promotional materials. \nThe platform also addresses regional considerations specific to Canada. The Canadian online gambling landscape underwent significant structural change following the Ontario iGaming market launch in April 2022\, which created a regulated private operator market under iGaming Ontario. Operators licensed through iGaming Ontario are subject to advertising standards and responsible gambling requirements that differ from those applied to offshore operators serving other provinces. Bonus structures offered by Ontario-licensed operators are therefore subject to a different regulatory context than those offered by Malta Gaming Authority or Curaçao-licensed platforms serving British Columbia\, Alberta\, or Quebec residents. Understanding which regulatory framework applies to a given offer is relevant to evaluating both the enforceability of bonus terms and the recourse available to players in the event of a dispute. \nThe Regulatory Context Shaping Bonus Terms in Canada\nCanada’s gambling regulatory environment is provincially fragmented\, which creates meaningful variation in the standards operators must meet when marketing welcome bonuses. In Ontario\, iGaming Ontario’s operator agreements include provisions related to responsible gambling messaging and advertising content\, but they do not prescribe specific wagering requirement caps or disclosure formats for bonus terms. The result is that even within Ontario’s regulated market\, wagering requirements range from 20x to 50x or higher\, and the presentation of those requirements varies substantially between operators. \nOutside Ontario\, the situation is less structured. Most Canadians accessing offshore-licensed online casinos do so in a legal gray zone — the operators are not licensed in Canada\, but Canadian law does not explicitly prohibit individual players from participating. This means players in provinces like British Columbia\, Alberta\, Manitoba\, and Quebec who use offshore platforms have limited formal recourse if a casino refuses to honor a bonus or applies terms in a way the player considers unfair. Provincial gaming commissions do not have jurisdiction over offshore operators\, and while some players have successfully pursued complaints through payment processors or licensing authority complaint mechanisms in Malta or Gibraltar\, these processes are slow and outcomes are uncertain. \nThe Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)\, which oversees the iGaming Ontario framework\, has published standards that touch on advertising honesty and the need for clear communication of promotional terms. The AGCO’s Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming\, which came into effect in 2022\, require that promotional materials not be misleading\, but the standards stop short of mandating specific disclosure formats for wagering requirements. This regulatory gap is one reason why third-party educational resources continue to serve an important function even in markets with formal regulatory oversight — the regulations address fairness and honesty in broad terms but do not eliminate the complexity that players encounter when trying to evaluate specific offers. \nIn 2023\, the Canadian Gaming Association reported that the Ontario regulated market had attracted over 40 licensed operators within its first year of operation. This rapid expansion increased competitive pressure on bonus offers\, with some operators increasing the nominal value of their welcome packages to attract new registrations. Higher headline bonus amounts do not necessarily correspond to better player value\, however\, particularly when accompanied by higher wagering requirements or more restrictive game contribution tables. The proliferation of operators makes the comparative analysis function of platforms like CasinosWelcomeBonus more relevant\, not less\, as players face a wider range of offers with more variation in underlying terms. \nPractical Strategies for Evaluating Welcome Bonus Value\nExperienced Canadian players approach welcome bonus evaluation as a mathematical exercise rather than a marketing response. The starting point is identifying the exact wagering requirement structure — whether it applies to the bonus only or to the combined deposit and bonus — and then calculating the total dollar amount of wagers required. From that figure\, the expected loss across the wagering period can be estimated by applying the house edge of the eligible games. If the expected loss exceeds the bonus amount\, the offer has negative expected value\, meaning the average player will lose more completing the wagering requirement than they received in bonus funds. \nFor a concrete example: a $200 bonus with a 40x wagering requirement applied to the bonus amount requires $8\,000 in total wagers. If the player completes this requirement exclusively on slot games with a 4% average house edge (equivalent to 96% RTP)\, the expected loss across the wagering period is $320. The player received $200 in bonus funds and is expected to lose $320 completing the requirement — a net expected loss of $120. In this scenario\, the welcome bonus has negative expected value for the average player. A 20x wagering requirement on the same bonus would require $4\,000 in wagers\, producing an expected loss of $160\, which would represent a positive expected value of $40. The difference between these two scenarios is entirely determined by the wagering multiplier\, not the bonus amount. \nGame selection within the eligible category also matters. Slot games are not homogeneous — RTP rates vary from below 94% to above 97% depending on the title\, and not all high-RTP games are eligible for bonus wagering. Some casinos explicitly exclude high-RTP slots from bonus play\, listing specific excluded titles in their terms and conditions. Players who identify high-RTP eligible games and concentrate their wagering on those titles can meaningfully improve their expected outcome\, though this requires access to documented RTP information and the time to cross-reference it against the casino’s game eligibility list. \nWithdrawal limits represent a final layer of complexity that affects realized bonus value. Many Canadian casinos impose maximum withdrawal limits on winnings generated from bonus play\, commonly set at one to five times the bonus amount. A player who runs particularly well during the wagering period and accumulates substantial winnings may find that only a fraction of those winnings is withdrawable. This cap effectively limits the upside of bonus play regardless of how skillfully the player manages their wagering strategy. Reading the maximum withdrawal terms before accepting a bonus is as important as understanding the wagering multiplier itself. \nThe landscape of welcome bonus offers in Canada is genuinely complex\, and the complexity is not accidental — it reflects the commercial interests of operators who benefit from players failing to complete wagering requirements or misunderstanding the conditions attached to their bonuses. Platforms that provide structured\, mathematically grounded analysis of these conditions serve a counterbalancing function\, giving players the information they need to make genuinely informed decisions about which offers represent reasonable value and which carry terms that make completion impractical for most players. As the Canadian regulated market continues to mature\, particularly in Ontario\, there is reason to expect that disclosure standards will become more prescriptive over time. Until that happens\, the burden of understanding bonus terms falls largely on individual players\, and the resources available to help them navigate that burden remain genuinely useful tools in a market that rewards careful reading over impulsive sign-ups.
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-aka-memory-cafe-dekalb-county-3/
LOCATION:East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center\, 4885 Elam Road\, Stone Mountain\, GA\, 30083\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/group-of-diverse-senior-male-and-female-friends-doing-puzzles-at-home.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250213T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240715T201417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T201417Z
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SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta-3/2025-02-13/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/elderly-people-playing-board-game.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250123T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250123T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240715T201417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T201417Z
UID:10000879-1737639000-1737646200@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta-3/2025-01-23/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/elderly-people-playing-board-game.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
END:VEVENT
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240823T161323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T161323Z
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SUMMARY:Connection "AKA Memory" Café (DeKalb County)
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our DeKalb Connection “AKA Memory” Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation\, DeKalb County\, and Human Services of DeKalb County. \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners (DeKalb Residents Only) \nWhen: Second Friday Of The Month \nTime: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nWhere: East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center \n4885 Elam Road\, Stone Mountain\, GA 30083 \nParticipants must register to attend cafés. Please visit bit.ly/4dcuRmg or contact Alyss Amster at 678-332-1711 or alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org for application information.
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-aka-memory-cafe-dekalb-county/2025-01-10/
LOCATION:East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center\, 4885 Elam Road\, Stone Mountain\, GA\, 30083\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/group-of-diverse-senior-male-and-female-friends-doing-puzzles-at-home.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250109T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250109T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240715T201417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T201417Z
UID:10000878-1736429400-1736436600@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta-3/2025-01-09/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/elderly-people-playing-board-game.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241226T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241226T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240715T201417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T201417Z
UID:10000877-1735219800-1735227000@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta-3/2024-12-26/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/elderly-people-playing-board-game.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241213T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240823T161323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T161323Z
UID:10001246-1734087600-1734094800@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Connection "AKA Memory" Café (DeKalb County)
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our DeKalb Connection “AKA Memory” Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation\, DeKalb County\, and Human Services of DeKalb County. \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners (DeKalb Residents Only) \nWhen: Second Friday Of The Month \nTime: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nWhere: East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center \n4885 Elam Road\, Stone Mountain\, GA 30083 \nParticipants must register to attend cafés. Please visit bit.ly/4dcuRmg or contact Alyss Amster at 678-332-1711 or alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org for application information.
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-aka-memory-cafe-dekalb-county/2024-12-13/
LOCATION:East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center\, 4885 Elam Road\, Stone Mountain\, GA\, 30083\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/group-of-diverse-senior-male-and-female-friends-doing-puzzles-at-home.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241212T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240715T201417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T201417Z
UID:10000876-1734010200-1734017400@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta-3/2024-12-12/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/elderly-people-playing-board-game.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241128T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241128T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240715T201417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T201417Z
UID:10000875-1732800600-1732807800@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta-3/2024-11-28/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/elderly-people-playing-board-game.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241114T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240715T201417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T201417Z
UID:10000874-1731591000-1731598200@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta-3/2024-11-14/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/elderly-people-playing-board-game.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241108T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240823T161323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T161323Z
UID:10001245-1731063600-1731070800@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Connection "AKA Memory" Café (DeKalb County)
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our DeKalb Connection “AKA Memory” Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation\, DeKalb County\, and Human Services of DeKalb County. \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners (DeKalb Residents Only) \nWhen: Second Friday Of The Month \nTime: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nWhere: East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center \n4885 Elam Road\, Stone Mountain\, GA 30083 \nParticipants must register to attend cafés. Please visit bit.ly/4dcuRmg or contact Alyss Amster at 678-332-1711 or alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org for application information.
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-aka-memory-cafe-dekalb-county/2024-11-08/
LOCATION:East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center\, 4885 Elam Road\, Stone Mountain\, GA\, 30083\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/group-of-diverse-senior-male-and-female-friends-doing-puzzles-at-home.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241024T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241024T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240715T201417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T201417Z
UID:10000745-1729776600-1729783800@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta-3/2024-10-24/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/elderly-people-playing-board-game.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241011T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20260416T102713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T102713Z
UID:10001244-1728644400-1728651600@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Connection "AKA Memory" Café (DeKalb County)
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our DeKalb Connection “AKA Memory” Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation\, DeKalb County\, and Human Services of DeKalb County. \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners (DeKalb Residents Only) \nWhen: Second Friday Of The Month \nTime: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nWhere: East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center \n4885 Elam Road\, Stone Mountain\, GA 30083 \nParticipants must register to attend cafés. Please visit bit.ly/4dcuRmg or contact Alyss Amster at 678-332-1711 or alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org for application information. \n\nQué es el Rollover en Apuestas: Guía Educativa de Apuestasrevisar\nEn el mundo de las apuestas deportivas en línea\, uno de los conceptos que más confusión genera entre los apostadores —tanto principiantes como con cierta experiencia— es el llamado rollover. Este término\, también conocido como requisito de apuesta o wagering requirement\, aparece con frecuencia en los términos y condiciones de los bonos que ofrecen las casas de apuestas. Sin embargo\, a pesar de su omnipresencia\, pocas plataformas se toman el tiempo de explicarlo de manera clara y honesta. Comprender qué es el rollover\, cómo se calcula y qué implicaciones reales tiene sobre el dinero que se deposita o se recibe como bono es fundamental para tomar decisiones informadas y evitar sorpresas desagradables al momento de intentar retirar fondos. \nDefinición técnica del rollover y su origen en la industria\nEl rollover es una condición impuesta por las casas de apuestas que establece cuántas veces debe apostarse una cantidad de dinero —generalmente el bono recibido\, el depósito inicial o la suma de ambos— antes de que los fondos puedan ser retirados. En términos prácticos\, si una plataforma ofrece un bono de bienvenida de 100 euros con un rollover de 5x\, el apostador deberá realizar apuestas por un valor total de 500 euros antes de poder acceder a ese dinero como efectivo retirable. \nEl concepto tiene sus raíces en los casinos físicos de Las Vegas durante la segunda mitad del siglo XX\, donde se utilizaban fichas de cortesía o créditos de juego que no podían canjearse directamente por dinero en efectivo sin antes haber sido “jugados” un número determinado de veces. Con la expansión de los casinos en línea a partir de mediados de los años noventa\, y especialmente tras la proliferación de plataformas de apuestas deportivas en Europa durante la primera década del 2000\, este mecanismo fue adoptado y adaptado al entorno digital. La regulación de Gibraltar en 1998 y la posterior Ley de Juego del Reino Unido de 2005 comenzaron a exigir que estos requisitos se comunicaran de forma más transparente\, aunque la opacidad siguió siendo un problema recurrente durante años. \nEn el sector de las apuestas deportivas\, el rollover funciona de manera ligeramente distinta al de los casinos. Mientras que en los juegos de casino cada apuesta tiene una probabilidad matemática relativamente fija\, en las apuestas deportivas intervienen variables como las cuotas mínimas aceptadas para que una apuesta cuente hacia el cumplimiento del rollover. Este detalle es crucial: muchas casas de apuestas estipulan que solo las apuestas realizadas a cuotas iguales o superiores a 1.50 o incluso 2.00 contribuyen al cómputo total del rollover. Apostar a cuotas bajas\, como 1.10 o 1.20\, puede no sumar nada al requisito\, lo que alarga considerablemente el proceso de liberación del bono. \nOtro elemento técnico relevante es la distinción entre rollover sobre el bono\, sobre el depósito o sobre ambos. Un rollover de 10x aplicado únicamente al bono de 50 euros implica apostar 500 euros. Pero si ese mismo multiplicador se aplica al depósito más el bono —es decir\, sobre 150 euros si el depósito fue de 100 euros— el apostador deberá mover 1.500 euros antes de poder retirar. Esta diferencia puede parecer sutil en la lectura apresurada de las condiciones\, pero tiene un impacto enorme en la práctica. \nCómo se calcula el rollover en diferentes tipos de bonos\nExisten varios tipos de bonos en los que el rollover puede aparecer\, y cada uno tiene sus propias particularidades de cálculo. Los más comunes en el ámbito de las apuestas deportivas son el bono de bienvenida por primer depósito\, las apuestas gratuitas o free bets\, los bonos de recarga y las promociones de cashback o reembolso. \nEn el caso del bono de bienvenida por depósito\, el rollover suele oscilar entre 3x y 10x en las plataformas reguladas en España bajo la supervisión de la Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ). Sin embargo\, en mercados menos regulados o en plataformas que operan con licencias de jurisdicciones como Malta o Curazao\, no es raro encontrar requisitos de 20x\, 30x o incluso superiores. Un rollover de 30x sobre un bono de 100 euros significa que el apostador debe generar un volumen de apuestas de 3.000 euros\, lo cual\, dependiendo de los límites de apuesta y la frecuencia con que se apueste\, puede llevar semanas o incluso ser inalcanzable dentro del período de validez del bono\, que generalmente va de 7 a 30 días. \nLas free bets o apuestas gratuitas funcionan de manera diferente. Cuando se gana una apuesta realizada con una free bet\, la casa de apuestas generalmente solo abona las ganancias\, no el valor de la apuesta en sí. Por ejemplo\, si se usa una free bet de 10 euros y se gana a una cuota de 3.00\, el beneficio neto sería de 20 euros\, no de 30 euros. Además\, sobre esas ganancias puede aplicarse un rollover adicional de 1x o 2x antes de poder retirarlas. Este modelo\, aunque menos agresivo que el de los bonos de depósito\, sigue siendo una condición que el apostador debe conocer. \nEl cashback o reembolso\, que devuelve un porcentaje de las pérdidas en un período determinado\, también suele llevar asociado un rollover. En este caso\, el dinero devuelto no se acredita como saldo real sino como saldo bono\, sujeto a un multiplicador. En el análisis comparativo que ofrece el sitio Apuestasrevisar sobre distintas promociones del mercado hispano\, se puede observar cómo los requisitos de rollover varían significativamente entre operadores\, incluso para productos aparentemente similares\, lo que subraya la importancia de leer detenidamente los términos antes de aceptar cualquier oferta. \nPara calcular si un bono con rollover resulta rentable\, los apostadores más experimentados utilizan el concepto de valor esperado. Si el rollover es de 5x sobre un bono de 100 euros\, se deben apostar 500 euros. Si el apostador opera con una ventaja estadística del 2% (algo difícil de sostener de manera consistente)\, las pérdidas esperadas durante el proceso de cumplimiento del rollover serían de aproximadamente 10 euros. Si el bono recibido supera esa cantidad\, el bono tiene valor positivo. Sin embargo\, si el margen de la casa supera el valor del bono\, como ocurre frecuentemente con rollovers altos\, el bono puede resultar una trampa financiera más que un beneficio real. \nRegulación del rollover en España y protección al consumidor\nEn España\, la regulación del juego en línea está centralizada en la Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego\, dependiente del Ministerio de Consumo. La Ley 13/2011 de Regulación del Juego y sus sucesivos desarrollos reglamentarios establecen obligaciones de transparencia para los operadores con licencia española. Desde 2021\, con la entrada en vigor del Real Decreto 958/2020 sobre comunicaciones comerciales de las actividades de juego\, se han introducido restricciones adicionales sobre cómo y cuándo pueden comunicarse los bonos y promociones\, aunque los requisitos de rollover en sí no están limitados por ley en cuanto a su magnitud. \nLa Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) y la propia DGOJ han emitido advertencias sobre la complejidad de las condiciones asociadas a los bonos de juego\, instando a los operadores a presentar los requisitos de rollover de manera destacada y comprensible. A pesar de esto\, estudios realizados por organizaciones de protección al consumidor en el ámbito europeo\, como el informe de la European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) de 2022\, señalaron que una proporción significativa de usuarios no comprende plenamente el funcionamiento del rollover antes de aceptar un bono. \nEn el contexto del mercado latinoamericano\, la situación es más heterogénea. Países como Colombia\, con su regulador Coljuegos\, o México\, con la Dirección General de Juegos y Sorteos\, tienen marcos legales para el juego en línea\, pero las exigencias de transparencia sobre los rollovers son considerablemente menos específicas que en el modelo europeo. En mercados sin regulación clara\, como algunos países de Centroamérica\, los operadores pueden imponer rollovers sin ningún límite ni obligación de comunicarlos de forma prominente\, lo que incrementa el riesgo para el consumidor. \nEl conocimiento del rollover también es relevante desde la perspectiva del juego responsable. Un apostador que no comprende este mecanismo puede caer en la trampa de apostar más de lo que tenía previsto simplemente para intentar cumplir un requisito que\, en muchos casos\, no vale la pena. Las plataformas responsables deberían —y en muchos casos están obligadas a— ofrecer herramientas que permitan al usuario calcular cuánto le falta para completar el rollover y cuánto tiempo lleva haciéndolo\, de modo que pueda tomar una decisión informada sobre si continuar o abandonar el bono. \nEstrategias para gestionar el rollover de forma eficiente\nAunque el rollover es una condición impuesta por el operador y no puede modificarse unilateralmente\, existen enfoques que permiten gestionarlo de manera más eficiente\, minimizando el riesgo de pérdida mientras se intenta cumplir el requisito. Estas estrategias no garantizan beneficios\, pero sí pueden reducir la exposición al riesgo dentro de los márgenes que el propio sistema permite. \nLa primera consideración es la selección de cuotas. Como se mencionó anteriormente\, muchas plataformas exigen que las apuestas que contribuyen al rollover se realicen a cuotas mínimas de 1.50 o 2.00. Apostar consistentemente en ese rango\, evitando tanto las cuotas muy bajas como las muy altas\, permite cumplir el requisito sin asumir riesgos excesivos. Las cuotas muy altas\, aunque ofrecen mayor potencial de ganancia\, también implican una mayor probabilidad de pérdida\, lo que puede agotar el saldo antes de completar el rollover. \nLa segunda estrategia es la diversificación. Distribuir las apuestas entre varios eventos con cuotas moderadas reduce la dependencia de un resultado único. Si se apuesta todo el saldo en un solo partido y se pierde\, el rollover se vuelve imposible de completar. En cambio\, distribuir el saldo en cinco o diez apuestas de menor importe aumenta la probabilidad estadística de que al menos algunas sean ganadoras y el saldo se mantenga suficientemente alto para continuar. \nLa tercera consideración es el tiempo. Los bonos con rollover tienen fechas de caducidad. Si un bono de 100 euros con rollover de 8x debe completarse en 15 días\, el apostador necesita generar un volumen de 800 euros en ese período. Eso equivale a aproximadamente 53 euros diarios en apuestas. Si el apostador no tiene esa capacidad de apuesta habitual\, aceptar el bono puede ser contraproducente\, ya que la presión por cumplir el rollover en tiempo puede llevar a tomar decisiones impulsivas. \nFinalmente\, es recomendable comparar los términos de rollover entre distintas plataformas antes de decidir dónde depositar. Apuestasrevisar\, como recurso de análisis del mercado de apuestas en español\, ofrece comparativas detalladas de los requisitos de rollover asociados a los bonos de distintos operadores\, lo que permite al usuario tomar una decisión más informada desde el principio. Conocer de antemano si un rollover es de 3x o de 15x\, y si se aplica solo al bono o también al depósito\, puede marcar una diferencia sustancial en la experiencia global del apostador. \nTambién es útil saber que algunos operadores permiten renunciar al bono antes de comenzar a utilizarlo\, recuperando así la libertad de retirar el depósito sin restricciones. Esta opción\, cuando está disponible\, puede ser la mejor decisión si el apostador analiza las condiciones y concluye que el rollover no le resulta favorable. En otros casos\, una vez que el bono ha sido activado o el saldo bono ha sido mezclado con el saldo real\, ya no es posible deshacer la operación. \nEn definitiva\, el rollover no es un concepto abstracto ni una formalidad menor: es una condición financiera concreta que determina cuándo y cómo se puede acceder al dinero en una cuenta de apuestas. Comprenderlo en profundidad\, saber calcularlo y evaluar si las condiciones asociadas a un bono son razonables o excesivas es parte esencial de una práctica de apuestas informada y responsable. La diferencia entre un apostador que aprovecha un bono de manera inteligente y uno que se ve atrapado por sus condiciones radica\, en gran medida\, en el conocimiento previo de este mecanismo y en la capacidad de analizar los términos con ojo crítico antes de hacer clic en “aceptar”.
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-aka-memory-cafe-dekalb-county-4/
LOCATION:East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center\, 4885 Elam Road\, Stone Mountain\, GA\, 30083\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241010T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241010T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240715T201417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T201417Z
UID:10000744-1728567000-1728574200@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta-3/2024-10-10/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/elderly-people-playing-board-game.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240926T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240926T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240715T201417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T201417Z
UID:10000743-1727357400-1727364600@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta-3/2024-09-26/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/elderly-people-playing-board-game.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240913T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240823T161323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T161323Z
UID:10001243-1726225200-1726232400@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Connection "AKA Memory" Café (DeKalb County)
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our DeKalb Connection “AKA Memory” Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation\, DeKalb County\, and Human Services of DeKalb County. \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners (DeKalb Residents Only) \nWhen: Second Friday Of The Month \nTime: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nWhere: East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center \n4885 Elam Road\, Stone Mountain\, GA 30083 \nParticipants must register to attend cafés. Please visit bit.ly/4dcuRmg or contact Alyss Amster at 678-332-1711 or alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org for application information.
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-aka-memory-cafe-dekalb-county/2024-09-13/
LOCATION:East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center\, 4885 Elam Road\, Stone Mountain\, GA\, 30083\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/group-of-diverse-senior-male-and-female-friends-doing-puzzles-at-home.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240912T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240912T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240715T201417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T201417Z
UID:10000742-1726147800-1726155000@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta-3/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/elderly-people-playing-board-game.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240822T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240822T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240715T201417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T201417Z
UID:10000873-1724333400-1724340600@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta-3/2024-08-22/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/elderly-people-playing-board-game.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240808T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240808T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240715T201417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T201417Z
UID:10000872-1723123800-1723131000@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta-3/2024-08-08/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/elderly-people-playing-board-game.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240725T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240725T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240715T201417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T201417Z
UID:10000871-1721914200-1721921400@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta-3/2024-07-25/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/elderly-people-playing-board-game.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240704T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240704T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240321T170802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T170802Z
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SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta/2024-07-04/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240620T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240321T170802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T170802Z
UID:10000736-1718890200-1718897400@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta/2024-06-20/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240606T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240606T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240321T170802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T170802Z
UID:10000735-1717680600-1717687800@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta/2024-06-06/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/elderly-people-playing-board-game.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240523T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240523T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240321T170802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T170802Z
UID:10000734-1716471000-1716478200@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta/2024-05-23/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/elderly-people-playing-board-game.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240509T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240509T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240429T194613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T194613Z
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SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to don your fanciest hats and join us for an unforgettable afternoon at our upcoming May 9th Connection Cafe\, where we’ll be celebrating the Kentucky Derby in style!\n \nIt’s time to saddle up for an afternoon of fun\, laughter\, and camaraderie in a welcoming and supportive environment tailored for those living with dementia and their care partners. Whether you’re a seasoned racing enthusiast or just looking for a delightful outing\, our Derby-themed event promises an afternoon of joy\, connection\, and cherished memories. \nSo mark your calendars and RSVP today to secure your spot for this exciting event! Don’t miss out on the chance to make new friends\, strengthen existing bonds\, and experience the magic of the Derby together. \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nClaim Your Spot:\nTo help us prepare\, please RSVP below by Wednesday\, May 8th\, or to Alyss Amster at 678-332-1711 or alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org.
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta-2/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240503T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240503T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240429T192501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T193739Z
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SUMMARY:Connection Cafe (Roswell\, GA)
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to don your finest hats and join us for an unforgettable Kentucky Derby celebration at our upcoming May 3rd Connection Cafe!\n \nIt’s time to saddle up for an afternoon of fun\, laughter\, and camaraderie in a warm and supportive environment designed specifically for those living with dementia and their care partners. \nWhether you’re a seasoned equestrian enthusiast or simply looking for a delightful outing\, our Derby-themed event promises an afternoon filled with excitement\, new connections\, and cherished memories. \nSo mark your calendars and RSVP today to secure your spot at this must-attend event. Let’s come together for an afternoon of joy and celebration! \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nClaim Your Spot:\nTo help us prepare\, please RSVP below by Thursday\, May 2nd\, or to Alyss Amster at 678-332-1711 or alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org.
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-roswell-ga/
LOCATION:Roswell Senior Center\, 1250 Warsaw Rd\, Roswell\, GA\, 30076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240425T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240425T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240321T170802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T170802Z
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SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta/2024-04-25/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/elderly-people-playing-board-game.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240424T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210523
CREATED:20240320T223421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T223421Z
UID:10000719-1713951000-1713963600@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Dementia Care (Peachtree City)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a care partner\, healthcare professional\, or just curious about how to navigate dementia care with confidence and compassion?\n \nJoin us for an enlightening event that promises to equip you with invaluable insights and practical strategies to enhance your caregiving journey. \nUnderstanding Dementia Care Event \nDate: Wednesday\, April 24th\, 2024 \nTime: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM \nLocation: Peachtree City United Methodist Church \n225 Robinson Rd Peachtree City\, GA 30269 \nThis event is designed to empower caregivers with essential knowledge and tools to provide exceptional care for individuals living with dementia. \nWhat To Expect: \nDive Deep into Dementia: Gain insights into the various types of dementia and how they impact individuals’ lives\, enabling you to tailor your care approach effectively. \nMasterful Communication: Learn communication techniques specifically tailored to fostering deeper connections and understanding. \nCreating Supportive Environments: Discover how to cultivate a nurturing and positive atmosphere that truly supports those living with dementia\, enhancing their quality of life. \nManaging Dementia-Related Behaviors: Discover strategies to better manage dementia-related behaviors. \nSelf-Care is Key: Understand the vital importance of personal well-being for caregivers and learn practical ways to prevent burnout\, ensuring you can continue to provide the best care possible. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to enrich your caregiving journey. RSVP Today! \nClick here to reserve your spot\, or contact Alyss Amster at Alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org or call (678) 332-1711. Spaces are limited\, so secure your place now! \nEmpower yourself with knowledge\, compassion\, and support at the Understanding Dementia Care Event. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/understanding-dementia-care-peachtree-city-2/
LOCATION:Peachtree City United Methodist Church\, 225 Robinson Rd\, Peachtree City\, GA\, 30269\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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