ER ROC Ne Cn on Le IN APN IVR "WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2000 - 19 "Pennies For Your Thoughts" Alzheimer Society of Durham Region will kick off its awareness month activ- ities with its second annual Walk for Memories. This walk-a-thon event will raise funds for local sup- port services, research and education. For the first time, participants will walk the seasonal route at Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village. All walk- ers will receive a free lunch, courtesy of Mr. Sub, Humpty Dumpty Potato Chips, and Coca-Cola Bottling Ltd. There will be plenty of family entertain- ment, including the O.PP's Bear Hug Band, courtesy of Shoppers Drug Mart and dn ornaments from | The § Bradford Exchange § Old Fashioned § Coin drive is a popular fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society of Durham magician, David Aubin. Pledge forms are available in the Durham Region at A&P, Loblaws, Shoppers Drug Mart, Royal Bank, Macs and Beckers Convenience stores, CHEX TV, Cullen Gardens, and at Alzheimer Durham's office in the Executive Tower of the Oshawa Centre. On January 11, Alzheimer Durham will host its third annual Pennies for Your Thoughts. This coin-drive event is held at GO train: stations in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, and Oshawa. 'Alzheimer Durham Staff will be on hand to collect your dona- tions. Proceeds will go ~ = ES FIRAMIER'S § GALL IRV 237 Queen St., Port Perry 985-2543 1-800-637-5391 AS A 0a) at towards support services and education in Durham Region. In mid-January, Alzheimer Durham will also go on line with the launch of its new website www.alzheimerdurham.co m. This community-based website is designed specifically for the Durham Region with information on the services that Alzheimer Durham offers 3 ons we ' o 1 re--t 1! f J AMO LAER AL) through its offices in north and south Durham. At alzheimerdurham.com, you can browse through information on the nature of Alzheimer Disease and related dementia disor- ders, learn about the sup- port services Alzheimer Durham offers to profes- sional caregivers and fami- lies of people with demen- tia, find out about the lat- est Alzheimer Durham PLP. Lw.Y. education or fundraising events, even donate online. In addition, care- givers can meet and share with others in their situa- tion on Alzheimer Durham's message board. Alzheimer Disease and related dementia disor- ders affects almost 4,000 people in the Durham Region, but its effects reach thousands more since people with demen- RL ATE 3.9% FINANCING ON SELECT 2001 MODELS 'Financing example $10,000 at 3.9% monthly payment is 204.80 for 36 months on O.A.C. COB is $612.63. Total obligation is $10,612.63 fundraiser set for Jan. 11 tia disorders increasingly rely on their families, friends, co-workers, and health care providers as they progress through their disease. Throughout the month of January- Alzheimer Awareness Month-Alzheimer Society of Durham Region will host events to raise awareness about the effects of Alzheimer Disease and related dementia. Be 2001 CAMRY ar y + 0 ' LE IE II