Sept 2023-Sept 2024 Speakers and Meetings!!!
We are happy to announce that LVAPA has embraced the Virtual Meeting World.
Virtual Meetings will be held via Zoom.
Each meeting you will receive up to 2 CEUs!
Please bring an idea to share:
Such as a craft, group activity, 1:1, tip, any entertainment suggestions or educational opportunities.
We are happy to announce that LVAPA has embraced the Virtual Meeting World.
Virtual Meetings will be held via Zoom.
Each meeting you will receive up to 2 CEUs!
Please bring an idea to share:
Such as a craft, group activity, 1:1, tip, any entertainment suggestions or educational opportunities.
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**MEETING POSTPONED***
November 14, 2023 11am-2pm
Virtual Session: ZOOM (RSVP to receive link)
Presentation Speaker: John Collins, CTRS, ADC/EDU - John is a certified Therapeutic recreation Specialist and an Activity Consultant Certified with an Education Specialization. He is the President of Collins Healthcare Education inc, based in Orlando FL, where he offers training for Activity Professionals working in senior healthcare communities. He has over 30 years experience in working with senior clients.
Topic: Staffing & Volunteers - Two every important components in the smooth operation of the Activity/Recreation Department. This session will address staffing concerns within the department as well as give professionals some tidbits on how to enhance programming. A successful Volunteer Program could be the solution to limited staffing.
For more information and to sign up go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080944A8A728ABFC1-november3
www.lvapa.com or become a member
November 14, 2023 11am-2pm
Virtual Session: ZOOM (RSVP to receive link)
Presentation Speaker: John Collins, CTRS, ADC/EDU - John is a certified Therapeutic recreation Specialist and an Activity Consultant Certified with an Education Specialization. He is the President of Collins Healthcare Education inc, based in Orlando FL, where he offers training for Activity Professionals working in senior healthcare communities. He has over 30 years experience in working with senior clients.
Topic: Staffing & Volunteers - Two every important components in the smooth operation of the Activity/Recreation Department. This session will address staffing concerns within the department as well as give professionals some tidbits on how to enhance programming. A successful Volunteer Program could be the solution to limited staffing.
For more information and to sign up go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080944A8A728ABFC1-november3
www.lvapa.com or become a member

January 11, 2024 11am-2pm
Virtual Session: ZOOM (RSVP to receive link)
Presentation Speaker: Kathryn Kilpatrick, MA Owner of Connections In Communication. Kathryn's career as a speech-language pathologist includes experience primarily in Ohio at hospitals, rehabilitation centers and for 35 years in the area of home health care. Currently she is focusing on her geriatric life enhancement consulting practice and educational programs to enhance the quality of life of older adults. Kathryn continues to offer her educational programs/consulting options in Brain Health/Memory Fitness and Successful Aging/Lifelong Learning. She is a national motivational speaker and author of more than 35 products. Kthryn has been a contributor to Boomer Magazine with her brain games and memory tips since 2014. She recently began contributing a monthly blog on topics to Aging and Life Enhancement.
Topic: “Hearing Loss and its Impact on Memory”
For more information and to sign up go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080944A8A728ABFC1-january4
www.lvapa.com or become a member
Virtual Session: ZOOM (RSVP to receive link)
Presentation Speaker: Kathryn Kilpatrick, MA Owner of Connections In Communication. Kathryn's career as a speech-language pathologist includes experience primarily in Ohio at hospitals, rehabilitation centers and for 35 years in the area of home health care. Currently she is focusing on her geriatric life enhancement consulting practice and educational programs to enhance the quality of life of older adults. Kathryn continues to offer her educational programs/consulting options in Brain Health/Memory Fitness and Successful Aging/Lifelong Learning. She is a national motivational speaker and author of more than 35 products. Kthryn has been a contributor to Boomer Magazine with her brain games and memory tips since 2014. She recently began contributing a monthly blog on topics to Aging and Life Enhancement.
Topic: “Hearing Loss and its Impact on Memory”
For more information and to sign up go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080944A8A728ABFC1-january4
www.lvapa.com or become a member
March 12, 2024 11am-2pm
Virtual Session: ZOOM (RSVP to receive link) Presentation Speaker: Alexis Perkins entered the health and wellness industry in 2009. Since then, she has taught master classes all over the world, lead and co-produced the television program Fuzion Fitness, hosted the largest dance fitness event in Coastal Virginia, became owner of Body by Alexis Studio, hosted the television program and podcase We are Living Healthy and is currently the Founder and Creative Director of Chair One Fitness. Chair One Fitness prevents physical conditions from keeping people active. This program is currently in Independent and Assisted Living Communities around the world. Topic: The Science Behind Getting Residents to Participate For more information and to sign up go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080944A8A728ABFC1-march5 www.lvapa.com or become a member |

May 9, 2024 Time: TBA
In-Person Meeting: LOCATION TBA
ACTIVITY EXCHANGE AND ROUND TABLE WORKSHOP Focusing on the Five Avenues of Activities
-Cognitive, Creative, Physical, Social and Spiritual/Religious
For more information and to sign up go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080944A8A728ABFC1-may92024 www.lvapa.com or become a member
In-Person Meeting: LOCATION TBA
ACTIVITY EXCHANGE AND ROUND TABLE WORKSHOP Focusing on the Five Avenues of Activities
-Cognitive, Creative, Physical, Social and Spiritual/Religious
For more information and to sign up go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080944A8A728ABFC1-may92024 www.lvapa.com or become a member

July 9, 2024 11am-2pm
Virtual Session: ZOOM (RSVP to receive link)
Presentation Speaker: Danielle Griffith has a BS Degree in Human Services from York College of Pennsylvania, and also has an AS Degree in Education. She also has 40+ years of experience – 33 years working in long term care, and 7 years working in psychiatry. She is still working full time in long term care. Danielle has been an NCCAP Instructor since 1998.
Topic: Are You Prepared?: Regulations and Preparing for Survey
For more information and to sign up go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080944A8A728ABFC1-july5 www.lvapa.com or become a member
Virtual Session: ZOOM (RSVP to receive link)
Presentation Speaker: Danielle Griffith has a BS Degree in Human Services from York College of Pennsylvania, and also has an AS Degree in Education. She also has 40+ years of experience – 33 years working in long term care, and 7 years working in psychiatry. She is still working full time in long term care. Danielle has been an NCCAP Instructor since 1998.
Topic: Are You Prepared?: Regulations and Preparing for Survey
For more information and to sign up go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080944A8A728ABFC1-july5 www.lvapa.com or become a member

Sept 12, 2024 11am-2pm
Virtual Session: ZOOM (RSVP to receive link)
Presentation Speaker: TBA
Topic: TBA
For more information and to sign up go to: www.lvapa.com or become a member
Virtual Session: ZOOM (RSVP to receive link)
Presentation Speaker: TBA
Topic: TBA
For more information and to sign up go to: www.lvapa.com or become a member