November 16, 2018 Community Round Up
CHAIRMAN CIRCLE MEMBERS
CHAMBER NEWS
Do you know someone that deserves the honor of being called Citizen of the year or what about a business for Business of the Year? Nominations are now being sought for the 2018 Citizen and Business of the Year. If you know of someone or a business click on the link below and complete the form that is attached.  Please return all nominations to the Chamber by December 3rd. Those selected will be recognized at the Farmington Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet and Meeting in January.
 
Thank you for helping the Executive Board of Directors and Nomination Committee determine the winners of this most important award.
 
  
Thank you.
Farmington Chamber of Commerce 
WHAT OUR PARTNERS HAVE GOING ON
Local Events
New Events
November
Farmington Hosts Free Alzheimer's Caregiving Course;
Weekday and Weekend Options
Families facing Alzheimer’s disease will have two options to access free six-week caregiver education courses in Farmington, NM offered by the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter.
 “Skills for Dementia Caregiving" is a FREE six-session program designed for family and friends caring for a loved one with dementia, and presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter. The two-hour course will be offered once a week for six weeks, on two different days:
TUESDAY MORNINGS, 10:00am-12:00 noon, October 16 through November 20 at the San Juan Center for Independence, 1204 San Juan Blvd, Farmington, NM 87401.
OR...
SATURDAY MORNINGS, 10:00am-12:00 noon, October 20 through November 24 at the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter offices, 3300 N. Butler Ave., Farmington, NM 87401.
This evidence-based training aims to teach caregivers practical techniques for interacting with loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, and for understanding and managing their behavior. It also imparts tools for long-term planning and for reducing stresses common to dementia or Alzheimer’s caregivers. The course explains the signs, impacts and pathology of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
To register or for more information, call 800-272-3900 or email wllynch@alz.org . For directions, call 505-326-3680.
Class size is limited and they do fill up quickly. Call now to register. Participants of “Skills for Dementia Caregiving” (aka the Savvy Caregiver Program) may be reimbursed for the cost of having others tend to their loved one while they attend the classes.
December
Kiwanis Coats for Kids!
Now collecting new and gently used coats to help keep San Juan County Boys and Girls warm this winter. It's already cold!!! Drop off coats at Howard's Cleaners, Crown Cleaners, Farmington Museum, and Advertising Ideas until December 1 st . Many thanks to our giving community.   
Future and Ongoing Events
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