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On a Positive Note – “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”

Our next song is “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”! And for those of you who are baseball fans, you may be a little down that Opening Day has come and gone and no games are currently scheduled. But here is a treat for all of you! Even if you aren’t a current member of On a Positive Note chorus, enjoy this video and join us in creating moments of joy right where we are!   https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/on-a-positive-note-take-me-out-to-the-ball-game/

On a Positive Note – Video and Lyrics for “You Are My Sunshine”

“You Are My Sunshine” is up next! Continue to tune in to see what Kathleen and the gang are up to – bringing you videos from the On a Positive Note chorus Spring 2020 song list (and clearly having quite a bit of fun with them too)!     https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/on-a-positive-note-video-and-lyrics-for-you-are-my-sunshine/

On a Positive Note – Video and Lyrics for “If Everybody Had an Ocean / Surfin’ USA”

In keeping with Spring Concert 2020 “practice”, Kathleen, Bill, and Emily bring you yet another entertaining video and lyrics to … Surfin’ USA! Keep tuning in to see what might be next! Even if you aren’t a member of the On a Positive Note chorus, learn and sing along! These songs and videos are sure to make you smile and laugh and you won’t be able to help but join in!   https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/on-a-positive-note-video-and-lyrics-for-if-everybody-had-an-ocean-surfin-usa/

On a Positive Note – Video and Lyrics for “Here Comes the Sun”

Join On a Positive Note in learning songs for Spring 2020 – and here is song #2! If you aren’t a current member of On a Positive Note chorus, you can still laugh and sing along with your loved ones! Join us in creating moments of joy right where you are! https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/on-a-positive-note-video-and-lyrics-for-here-comes-the-sun/

On a Positive Note – Video and Lyrics for “Don’t Fence Me In”

Join On a Positive Note in learning songs for Spring 2020! Director Kathleen Albrecht, along with her husband Bill and daughter Emily, bring you videos of the songs which would be typically rehearsed in-person at the Thompson Center on Lourdes. BUT, since face-to-face time is limited, Kathleen and Susan wanted to bring the music right into your home! Even if you aren’t a current member of On a Positive Note chorus, share in the joy this video is sure to […] https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/on-a-positive-note-video-and-lyrics-for-dont-fence-me-in/

Fox Valley Memory Project Programming Cancellations through April 5

In light of recent guidelines and restrictions, Fox Valley Memory Project programs and activities from Friday, March 20 through Sunday, April 5 are cancelled. Please see the list below for the cancelled activities: Memory Cafe at St Paul’s Memory Resource Center (Monday, March 23 at 10:30a) Mindworks at Goodwill Community Campus (Tuesday, March 24 from 11:00a – 2:15p) Memory Cafe at St John UCC (Tuesday, March 24 at 1:30p) TLC Caregiver Support Group face-to-face meeting (Tuesday, March 24 at 1:00p) […] https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/fox-valley-memory-project-programming-cancellations-through-april-5/

Memory Cafes Cancelled for March 16th, March 18th, and March 19th

Staff and volunteers of Fox Valley Memory Project have decided to cancel next week’s Memory Cafes: Neenah Public Library (Monday, March 16th) at 1:30p Menasha Public Library (Wednesday, March 18th) at 1:30p Memorial Presbyterian Church (Thursday, March 19th) at 1:30p While this is a difficult decision to make, we understand that it is a responsible decision to ensure the health and safety of our participants. We will be making decisions regarding the March 23, March 24, and March 25 Memory […] https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/memory-cafes-cancelled-for-march-16th-march-18th-and-march-19th/

NBC26 Cares Spotlights Caregivers in the Fox Valley

A big thank you to Harriet Redman and Lisa Schneider (on behalf of the Wisconsin Family and Caregiver Support Alliance, along with Respite Care Association of Wisconsin) for assisting Fox Valley Memory Project highlight one important opportunity for caregivers in our community. Also, thank you to Stacy Engebretson and her team for taking the time to speak with caregivers, staff, and participants to create a wonderful story. Click here to see the full story by Stacy Engebretson. https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/nbc26-cares-spotlights-caregivers-in-the-fox-valley/