News Briefs - November 28, 2009
West Florida Memory Disorder Clinic to offer free memory screens
Forgetful? Repeating questions? Having trouble finding words? If these behaviors describe you or a loved one, West Florida Hospital’s Memory Disorder Clinic may be able to help.
The Memory Disorder Clinic will offer FREE memory screens by appointment only during the month of December from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on the following dates: Thursday, December 3, Wednesday, December 30 and Thursday, December 31.
The screenings will be offered at the offices of the Memory Disorder Clinic located on the first floor of the West Florida Rehabilitation Institute, 8391 North Davis Highway, Pensacola. Free valet parking is available.
Gradually increasing memory problems may be a result of normal aging, but they can sometimes indicate a more serious condition.
In those instances, the MMSE (Mini Mental State Examination) Memory Screen—a tool utilized by the Memory Disorder Clinic—can help detect them. Though not diagnostic, the MMSE is a brief,
Standardized measure of mental status and is an indicator of current cognitive mental state.
The free screening takes 30 minutes or less, but appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, call (850) 494-3212.
Republican Club meeting
The Republican Club of Santa Rosa County will hold its next monthly meeting and Dutch Treat Dinner at The Club at Hidden Creek, 3070 PGA Blvd, Navarre, at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. The Guest Speaker will be former Dean of the Florida House, who is currently a candidate for Florida State District 4 Representative, Mr. Jerry Melvin. For additional information please contact: Morgan Lamb at 850-939-2409.
ARC Santa Rosa Christmas Tree Fundraiser
The Arc Santa Rosa, Inc. would like to invite all interested participants to come and visit a Christmas Tree Farm located 1.5 miles north on Highway 89N. The cedar trees were planted and maintained by The Arc Santa Rosa Clients and staff on land provided by the Singletary family. All proceeds will benefit the Arc Santa Rosa. Come and find the perfect Christmas tree for your family. Support adults with developmental disabilities to reach their goals and improve their quality of life. Happy Holidays!
City of Milton meetings
• The City of Milton General Employee Pension Board will meet in Regular Session on Wednesday, December 2, at 10 a.m. at City Hall, 6738 Dixon Street, Milton.
• City of Milton’s Public Works Committee will meet Tuesday, December 1 at 8:30 a.m. in Conference Room B of City Hall, 6738 Dixon Street.
For further information on the meeting, call Charlotte Mackey at 983-5410.
Civil War Re-enactment Bagdad
Captain Dave Kummer, USMC, has given the BVPA permission to publish his paper on “The Civil War in Santa Rosa County,” complete with bibliography references, this paper is a true treasure for Santa Rosa County. Captain Kummer has received an appointment to teach history at the Naval Academy beginning next year.
See the entire paper on the web at www.bagdadvillage.org - Civil War in Bagdad. Use this as a Christmas Furlough, Antebellum Bagdad, 1862, the next Civil War re-enactment in Bagdad, Saturday, December 5th. It will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 each adult and $0 for children under 12. Tickets are available at Tops Appliances, Copper Possum, Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce, Navarre Chamber of Commerce, Village Homes and land, Bagdad Village Museum. For more information, call 983-3002 or 981-2622.
There will also be 5 historic homes to visit - Thompson House (Cir. 1847), Ingram House (Cir. 1853), King House (Cir. 1903), Jacobs House (Cir. 1910), Beach House (Cir. 1855). Also included with the ticket price is an authentic antebellum food plus a progressive dessert served in 4 homes. You will also walk through a Christmas Cottage in a historic Barber shop. There will be a choir concert by the Bagdad Elementary children’s choir at the Old Methodist Church (cir. 1880). View the night firing of cannon and muskets in organized salutes. Witness authentic troop inspections of homes for conscripts and runaways.
RSVP meetings
In October, this group began a great new program - International Luncheon/Bunco. Lynn Russell chaired the first one which featured a German menu - sausage, German potato salad, red cabbage dish, topped off with Apple Strudel. A full house enjoyed this meal. Lynn, dressed in Tyrolean garb, gave a brief talk on the food origins. The meal was followed by five tables of Bunco, and there were door prized for everyone.
In November, Guido hosted our Italian luncheon of salad, spaghetti and a lovely dessert. These affairs will be held the first Wednesday of each month. In December, we will feature an American Christmas. Other regular activities include a restaurant meal on the second Wednesday and covered dish luncheons on the third and fourth Wednesday of every month. This event is held at RSVP at 6294 Buckskin Drive, Milton. For more information or to register any activity, call 983-5220.
