INSIGHT Magazine October 2016 | Page 44

Community EVENTS 1 Alzheimer’s Walk to end Alzheimer’s 2016 The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is a movement to reclaim the future for millions. Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on October 1 at Michael Tucker Park & Chief Ladiga Trail. People from the East Central Alabama area are expected at this year’s event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's participants will complete a two mile walk and will learn about Alzheimer's disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Association. Walk participants will also join in a meaningful tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer's disease. Start or join a team today at alz.org/ walk or 256.880.1575 or cjeffreys@alz. org 4 Succulent and Pumpkin Workshop at Longleaf Botanical Gardens – 9am 44 • In this workshop, participants will make a unique fall table decoration to take home. A beautiful pumpkin topped with succulents will brighten any Halloween or Thanksgiving display for up to 8 weeks with proper care. Hayes Jackson will present a program on varieties of succulents, their care, and why October 2016 INSIGHT