Programs and Events

Learning Series

The Learning Series helps people with dementia, their families and friends to live as well as possible with the disease. The courses offered build upon each other to provide participants with a comprehensive overview of dementia, coping strategies, available resources and support. Participants have the opportunity to learn and share with others who are affected by dementia. 

First Steps

Virtual - Delivered via Zoom
December 3, 5, 11, & 13, 2024
10:00 am- 12:00 pm

Registration deadline is November 26, 2024

For more information and to register, please call 1-877-949-4141

Participants are asked to attend all dates of each course.

For full information about our Learning Series, please visit our Learning Series page. 

Minds in Motion® 

Minds in Motion® is an evidence-based program that includes physical exercise, social and mind-stimulating activities for people living with early stage dementia to attend with a care partner.

Saskatoon

Tuesdays - In-person
January 28- April 1, 2025
1:30-3:30 pm
Saskatoon Field House - 2020 College Dr
Cost: $30 per participant / must register as a pair
Registration Code: FH1510-01

Thursdays - In-person
January 30- April 3, 2025
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Saskatoon Field House - 2020 College Dr
Cost: $30 per participant / must register as a pair
Registration Code: FH1510-02

Saskatoon registration opens Monday, December 2, 2024
To register, call 306-975-3354 (press 3 to speak to a customer service representative)

Regina

Thursdays - In-person
January 23 - March 27, 2025
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Northwest Leisure Centre - 1127 Arnason St
Cost: $30 +GST per participant/must register as a pair
Activity Number: 77915

To register, call 306-777-7529
Registration opens for Regina residents December 10, 2024; non-Regina residents December 12, 2024

Virtual

Mondays - Facilitated over Zoom
January 20- March 31, 2025
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Must register as a pair
There is no cost to attend Virtual Minds in Motion

Registration opens Monday, December 2, 2024
To register, please email: mindsinmotion@alzheimer.sk.ca
Or call 1-877-949-4141

For questions about Minds in Motion, please email mindsinmotion@alzheimer.sk.ca or call 1-877-949-4141.

To learn more, visit our Minds in Motion page.     

Understanding Dementia 

This online presentation will inform you more about all types of dementia, the risk factors and treatments, and the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan’s community of support.

It features guest presenter Dr. Elizabeth Rhynold, a Geriatrician at Saskatoon City Hospital who supports patients and families after they are referred to the Geriatric Management and Evaluation Program in Saskatoon (GEM Program).

Wednesday, January 29^th, 2025.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (CST)

Please register here

Coffee and Chat 

For people with dementia and their care partners. This is NOT a Support Group, but an opportunity for you to check in with each other. Make yourself comfortable, grab a cup of coffee or tea and join some of the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan staff and peers online to say ‘hello’ and let us know how you are doing.  

We will be online via Zoom every Friday (except holidays) - 10:30-11:30 am. Click the following email to register to attend: cjudge@alzheimer.sk.ca  

Please note: Due to privacy and confidentiality, we will not be able to address personal client matters during the chat, but will be happy to connect you with a First Link Coordinator or Client Services Team Manager who will be able to support you.  
 

Support Groups

The Alzheimer Society offers support groups for people with dementia and caregivers that can improve quality of life and the ability to cope with the challenges of the disease.  

To learn more, visit our Support Groups page.
 

Evening of Education

Stay tuned for future event dates.

Recordings of previous Evenings of Education can be found on our YouTube channel here.

ABCs of Dementia Online Presentation

This presentation will help you become aware of the changes in Abilities, Behaviour, and Communication that can be caused by dementia.

Stay tuned for future presentation dates.

Risk Reduction Online Presentation

This presentation will get you thinking about how your lifestyle affects your brain health and go over 10 changes you can make to reduce your risk of dementia.

Stay tuned for future presentation dates.

Community Presentations

Stay tuned for future event dates.

Maintaining a Healthy and Safe Program Environment  

If you are unwell and have symptoms including, but not limited to, coughing, sneezing, runny nose, sore throat and/or headache, please refrain from attending Alzheimer Society programs or events to reduce the spread of illness.   

If you or a member of your household has a contagious disease, has tested positive for COVID-19, or you suspect you may have COVID-19, please do not attend Alzheimer Society programs or events. If your program takes place over multiple sessions, you may return to the program after 24 hours without symptoms, unless you tested positive for COVID-19 (then follow current Saskatchewan health self-isolation guidelines).