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Caring for a loved one with dementia can be both rewarding and overwhelming. To support family caregivers, the Senior Resource Center, in partnership with Lifescape Community Services, is offering a free, evidence-based, 9-week Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers™, designed to help caregivers manage stress, improve their well-being, and develop effective coping strategies.

This program has been proven to enhance the quality of life for family caregivers by teaching stress management techniques, problem-solving skills, and ways to navigate the emotional challenges of caregiving. Each week, participants will receive practical tools and supportive guidance to help reduce stress and maintain their own health.

Program Details:
📅 Dates: Wednesdays, April 16 – June 11
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Senior Resource Center, 206 E. Stephenson St., Freeport, IL 61032
💲 Cost: FREE (Includes weekly gifts to aid in stress management)
☎ Registration: Call 815-235-9777 (Limited to the first 10 participants)

What Participants Will Learn:
• The effects of stress on the mind, body, and spirit
• Relaxation techniques to reduce stress
• How to manage challenging behaviors in dementia patients
• Coping with grief, loss, and depression
• The power of positive thinking and self-care

Caregivers will gain practical skills, emotional support, and valuable resources to help them navigate their caregiving journey with greater ease and confidence.

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be both rewarding and overwhelming. To support family caregivers, the Senior Resource Center, in partnership with Lifescape Community Services, is offering a free, evidence-based, 9-week Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers™, designed to help caregivers manage stress, improve their well-being, and develop effective coping strategies.

This program has been proven to enhance the quality of life for family caregivers by teaching stress management techniques, problem-solving skills, and ways to navigate the emotional challenges of caregiving. Each week, participants will receive practical tools and supportive guidance to help reduce stress and maintain their own health.

Program Details:
📅 Dates: Wednesdays, April 16 – June 11
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Senior Resource Center, 206 E. Stephenson St., Freeport, IL 61032
💲 Cost: FREE (Includes weekly gifts to aid in stress management)
☎ Registration: Call 815-235-9777 (Limited to the first 10 participants)

What Participants Will Learn:
• The effects of stress on the mind, body, and spirit
• Relaxation techniques to reduce stress
• How to manage challenging behaviors in dementia patients
• Coping with grief, loss, and depression
• The power of positive thinking and self-care

Caregivers will gain practical skills, emotional support, and valuable resources to help them navigate their caregiving journey with greater ease and confidence.

Join the tradition of celebrating summer at The Confluence! All are welcome to gather for the purpose of joy, peace, and communal music-making. Drumming is optional- experiment with a provided instrument or stop by simply to enjoy the fire, listen to the music, and make a s’more. This is a free, family-friendly event and there is no registration. Drumming is led by David Stocker, with occasional guest leaders.

May 15th – Healing Sound Bath led by Missy of The Sacred Tree at 6:00 pm, followed by fire and guided drumming. Sponsored by Joe Dencker Agency – Country Financial
June 12th – Guided drumming and flow art demonstration. Sponsored by First Community Credit Union
July 10th – Belly dancing lesson led by Kristin Loehr at 6:00 pm, followed by fire and guided drumming. Sponsored by Cornerstone Credit Union
August 14th – The Great Turtle Creek Duck Race at 6:00 pm, followed by fire and guided drumming. Sponsored by First National Bank and Trust
September 11th – Fire and guided drumming. Sponsored by Mid States Concrete

Lean into your creative side and learn to draw woodland animals and plants with the guidance of local artist Pete Stasukevich. This weekly series is geared for ages 6 through adult. Participants can pay a one-time $10 fee to receive a drawing book and erasable pen, or participate for free and bring their own drawing materials.

Plein Air painting (French for “open air”) is the act of painting outdoors; directly observing nature to capture light, color, and movement. Join us outdoors with local artist Janet Harlow as she works on her latest Plein Air painting and gives tips and tricks for your own. Those who wish to practice will be offered a small canvas to paint, and are encouraged to enter their artwork in the Tiny Art Contest. All ages.

Lean into your creative side and learn to draw woodland animals and plants with the guidance of local artist Pete Stasukevich. This weekly series is geared for ages 6 through adult. Participants can pay a one-time $10 fee to receive a drawing book and erasable pen, or participate for free and bring their own drawing materials.

This is an 8-hour, TWO-DAY (June 23 & 24) driver safety course. Attend both dates to receive the class certificate that may qualify you to a discount on auto insurance. Class is $20 for ARRP members, $25 for non-members; credit card online-only, cash or checks made out to “AARP” at the start of class. Individuals that have AARP United Medicare Supplement Insurance plans are eligible to take the course at no cost through their insurance. Present your Medicare Supplement card at the course. Registration is required and may be done online at AARP.org

Join us for this class where you’ll learn all about making and maintaining a sourdough starter with Lindsay from Pink Kitchen Breads. Using detailed instructions, she will guide you through maintaining a long term active starter, share tips and tricks, and a brief introduction to bread-baking. If you'd like to begin your starter in class using a sample of Lindsay’s decades-old starter, please bring an 8oz container from home.

Lean into your creative side and learn to draw woodland animals and plants with the guidance of local artist Pete Stasukevich. This weekly series is geared for ages 6 through adult. Participants can pay a one-time $10 fee to receive a drawing book and erasable pen, or participate for free and bring their own drawing materials.

Lean into your creative side and learn to draw woodland animals and plants with the guidance of local artist Pete Stasukevich. This weekly series is geared for ages 6 through adult. Participants can pay a one-time $10 fee to receive a drawing book and erasable pen, or participate for free and bring their own drawing materials.