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NEWS BRIEFS 4-H Pike County Pancake Roundup is Saturday By Sherri Sebella The 4-H Pancake Roundup is the perfect opportunity to learn more about what 4-H has to offer in Pike Coun- ty, while enjoying some delicious pancakes on Saturday. "If you are unsure about what 4-H is, or what opportuni- ties it can bring for your kids, this will be the perfect op- portunity to ask all of your questions," Brooke Goble, Pike County Purdue Extension Office Educator, said. "This event is mainly an enrollment opportunity and for fami- lies who are interested in joining 4-H, to stop by and ask all of their questions," Goble said. Those who attend, will be able to talk to 4-H volunteers and 4-H youth about the 4-H program in Pike County and the numerous benefits of being a member. This is a free event happening Saturday, February 12, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. If you have questions about this event or how to enroll in 4-H, please contact the Pike County Purdue Extension office at 812-354-6838. Indiana State School Music Association reschedules all ISSMA Festivals Due to the statewide impact of last week's winter storm, the Indiana State School Music Association has resched- uled ALL ISSMA District Solo & Ensemble Festivals orig- inally scheduled for Saturday, February 5, to Saturday, February 12. Join Pike County Purdue Extension WalkIn' Program Walking is a popular form of physical activity- and good for your health! Are you looking to make a change in your lifestyle? Need some motivation but don't have time to at- tend a class? Get WalkIN' is a free e-mail based walking initiative being offered through Purdue Extension in Pike County. Participants can sign-up, walk on their own and receive e-mail support and information. Participants will be asked to complete two short online surveys. To learn more, contact Brooke Goble be email (bgoble5@purdue. edu) or phone (812-354-6838). Upcoming event? We want to know! Dementia Friendly Petersburg group seeks to raise awareness and promote community events By Sherri Sebella Those caretakers or others dealing with the crippling effects of Dementia, have somewhere to turn for support, education and interactive community activities in Petersburg. The Dementia Friendly Petersburg organi- zation received its designation as a Dementia Friendly Com- munity from De- mentia Friendly America, in Feb- ruary of 2021. Dementia Friendly Amer- ica, is a nation- al network of communities, organizations and individuals seeking to en- sure that com- munities across the U.S. are equipped to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. "The Dementia Friendly Petersburg mis- sion is to create an inclusive community that is welcoming, mindful and inspirational for peo- ple living with dementia and their caregivers through education and action," Brenda Han- cock, Dementia Friendly Petersburg Coordi- nator, said. "Every community sector is affect- ed by dementia; the Dementia Friendly Peters- burg Action Team's goal is to work within the community to provide activities such as Mem- ory Cafes, dementia friendly dining experienc- es, as well as other activities and educational opportunities for people living with dementia and their caregivers. At present, we are simply working to create a presence within the com- munity so that businesses, organizations and individuals know what we are trying to accom- plish, not only in Petersburg, but throughout Pike County," Hancock said. In addition, several of the Dementia Friend- ly Petersburg Action Team Members are also Dementia Friends Champions. The Dementia Friends Indiana movement seeks to advance education and awareness of dementia, reduce stigma associated with the disease, and create community environments that are welcoming and conducive for those liv- ing with dementia. The Dementia Friends Indi- ana and Dementia Friendly America missions and goals go hand in hand. Dementia Friends Indiana seeks to create "Dementia Friends" within the community. A Dementia Friend is someone who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of people living with dementia through increased aware- ness and support. To become a Dementia Friend, a person can either attend an in-person workshop or watch a series of online videos. A list of workshops can be found at DementiaFriendsIndiana.org. If your organization is interested in an in-person Dementia Friends Information Session or if you would simply like to know more about becom- ing a Dementia Friend, contact Hancock at 812- 888 -5146 or by email at bhancock@vinu.edu. On Wednesday, February 23, the USI Geri- atric Workforce Enhancement Program which includes partnerships with the Alzheimer's As- sociation, Generations and SWIRCA and more will be offering an all day virtual event, "Your Community Matters: Let's Talk About Demen- tia", from 10 :30 a.m. until 4 p.m. EST. This is a free event and participants can choose to attend all or part of the event. Vir- tual, interactive sessions will be presented on Dementia Friendly Communities, Becoming a Dementia Friend, Healthy Living and Nu- trition, Legal and Financial Planning and Ad- vance Care Planning. A flyer for this event can be found on the Dementia Friendly Petersburg Facebook page @DementiaFriendlyPetersburg and you can register online by visiting https:// bit.ly/LTAD22. According to John Hopkins Medicine, 70 Percent of people with Dementia live in their homes or with family as opposed to institutional care. Hopkinsmedicine.org Dementia Friendly Petersburg Action Team members, from left to right include, Sarah Maddox, Toni Matthewson, Sarah Sullivan, Brenda Hancock, Krista Robinette, Jill Hyneman, Marcia Hill and Rachel Trabant. "The Dementia Friendly Peters- burg mission is to create an inclusive community that is welcoming, mindful and inspirational for people living with demen- tia and their caregivers through education and action," Brenda Hancock, Dementia Friendly Petersburg Coordinator, said. 812-354-8500 to get all your local news and stories! Call Today!