News & Events

Join Fox Valley Memory Project at SPARK!

Come along and try something new – SPARK! at the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass! We will meet at the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum on Tuesday, January 14 at 10:30a. Follow the link below for more information and to register for the event. We hope you’ll join in to try something you might not have before – New Year, New Opportunities! SPARK! January ’20 https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/join-fox-valley-memory-project-at-spark/

Holiday Sing-A-Long with On a Positive Note

The On a Positive Note Chorus will sing classic holiday tunes at the Building For Kids SPARK! program. Join them there (100 W College Avenue, Appleton) on Friday, December 20 at 2:00p to sing-a-long and really get into the Christmas spirit! SPARK! https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/holiday-sing-a-long-with-on-a-positive-note/

Join On a Positive Note Chorus for an Afternoon of Musical Exploration!

On a Positive Note, the Jukebox Quartet, and John McFadden and his ukulele come together for an afternoon of music that is sure to have you tapping your toes and singing along! Music-themed artwork from Memory Cafe participants will be proudly displayed to bring sounds and sights together in perfect harmony. We hope to see you there! Please click here for the flyer with full information. When? Saturday, November 9 at 2:00p Where? Thompson Center on Lourdes (2331 E Lourdes […] https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/join-on-a-positive-note-chorus-for-an-afternoon-of-musical-exploration/

To Your Health & Safety Seminar

Saturday, November 9, St. Paul’s Memory Care Resource Center is hosting a cost-free seminar for both persons living with dementia and their care partners focusing on health and safety. Sergeant Carrie Peters of the Appleton Police Department will discuss creating safety plans. Laura Charlier, dietician at St. Paul Elder Services will provide a cooking demonstration focused on the MIND diet and share more on the MIND diet and recipes that support memory health. A panel of experts will be addressing […] https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/to-your-health-safety-seminar/

Beaming, Inc. and Fox Valley Memory Project Partner to Offer a Unique Equine Experience

On November 2nd, friends of Fox Valley Memory Project will have the opportunity to interact with, learn from, groom, feed, and have a photo with friendly therapy horses at Beaming, Inc in Neenah. Thank you to Walt Zerrenner for sponsoring the chance to get up close and personal with horses!   You can find the full information for this event here. Please call or e-mail the contacts provided to register as space is limited for the event. If you have […] https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/beaming-inc-and-fox-valley-memory-project-partner-to-offer-a-unique-equine-experience/

Mike Rohrkaste is new executive director of Fox Valley Memory Project

Fox Valley Memory Project (FVMP) has selected Mike Rohrkaste of Neenah as its new full-time executive director, effective July 1. In his new role, Rohrkaste will oversee various FVMP programs that help people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia live positively and stay engaged with their communities. These programs include: Nine monthly Memory Cafés in seven locations across the Fox Valley Purple Angel Dementia Awareness program to train local businesses how to best serve people with memory loss The […] https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/mike-rohrkaste-is-new-executive-director-of-fox-valley-memory-project/