January 12  –  After I’m Gone Series. Topic: “Financial Planning and Advanced Funeral Planning”.  Speaker Elinor Ho will discuss financial planning and ways to provide for your loved one while preserving government benefits.  Speaker Tony Arini will discuss the importance of pre-planning your loved one’s funeral arrangements including protecting your assets, Medicaid spenddowns, and using funeral planning to reduce assets.

January 20  –  Just Fun Club.  Hawaiian Luau Pizza Dance. Friday, January 20, 6:30-9:30 @ Thurston High School.  You MUST pre-pay $5.00 at The Arc NW by Jan. 11.

January 20 –  1 Day Training.  “Mental Illness and Dementia: What is Going On & How Can I Help?” Registration: 8:30am. Training 9:00am – 4:00pm. Delta College Planetarium, 100 Center Ave., Bay City, MI, 48708. (989) 667-2260.      Mental Illness Dementia Flyer

January 23 – Transition: Planning for High School and Beyond with Sandee Koski
Michigan Alliance-PTI will be presenting a free workshop, hosted by Clare Brick on Monday, January 23, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Caroline Kennedy Library, 24590 George Avenue, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127. Sign-in opens at 12:30 p.m.

January 26  –  After I’m Gone Series.  Topic: “Developmental Disabilities and Dementia”.  Speaker from the Alzheimer’s Association will talk about the unique signs and symptoms of people with developmental disabilities and dementia and how to best support people.

All After I’m Gone Sessions are held at The Western Wayne Skill Center from 6:30 – 8:30pm.
8075 Ritz in Westland, MI
Space is limited, please RSVP:  734-729-9100 or 313-532-7915

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