Alzheimer’s Association will present programs
The Hudson Valley chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association has scheduled two events geared toward caregivers of people with the disease.
“Living with Alzheimer’s: For Early-Stage Caregivers” will take place Thursday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, 300 Wall St., Kingston. This will be a three-part program that will include a break for lunch, which will be provided by the association.
Call the center at (845) 331-5300 to register.
On Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., there will be a twopart lunch and learn program at Christ Lutheran Church, 26 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. The first part, “Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior,” will take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon. It will explore how communication happens when the ability to use words is lost and how to respond to some common behaviors exhibited by people with dementia.
From noon to 1 p.m., there will be a questionand-answer session during a lunch provided by the association. From 1 to 2:30 p.m., the second part, “Effective Communication Strategies,” will identify strategies to connect and communicate at every stage of the disease.
Preregistration for this event is required. To RSVP, call Elizabeth Johnson at (800) 272-3900.
Dutchess Office for Aging schedules
— Beatrix M. Briggs, Eleanor Butler, Steven Christiana, Marian Decker, Cole G. Dixon, Molly J. Freer, Claire N. Jones, Renee A. Jones, Juliette A. Kroner, Noah Lortie, Esther C. Murray, Heather E. Raum, Noah E. Savolainen, Emma-Rose Scagnelli.
Honor — Emma Barry, Emily Beeler, Kaya Jane Binetti, James Derbyshire, Carolina Mara Louisa Dickens, Lara Dunn, Benjamin Fajardo, Louisa Hart, Makena Jackson, Maxwell Kaplan, Gabrielle A. Lamprou, Jonathan Lange, Jasmina N. Lodoe, Claire Mensch, Juliet Murray, Logan O’Brien, Kelly M. Scattergood, Ella Schulkind, Oona Shain, Brandon Shih, Jillian Sivulich, Kaiya D. Stafford, Saira V. Sukthankar, Dylan L.
Grade 6 High Honor — Ryan S. Kappeller, Alex J. Kemnitzer, Greta S. LeHane, Emma E. Neuneker, Amelia P. Nevarez, Finn John Vaughn Quested, COLLEGIANS
Anna Rose Gray of Accord graduated, cum laude, from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, with a master’s degree in childhood education/ special education. Gray was the president of the university’s chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education. She was also named to the dean’s list for seven semesters.
Gray starts as a preschool teacher in Kingston in September.
A Rondout Valley High School graduate, she is the daughter of Paul and Susan Gray. ••• Two area residents — Benjamin Nadareski of New Paltz and Samantha Coffey of Rhinebeck — graduated from Union College in Schenectady on June 11.
Nadareski received a bachelor of science degree in physics. Coffey received a bachelor of science degree in mathematics.
••• Two area residents — Quinn Baganz of Kingston and Brigitte Bakalar of Red Hook — graduated from Emerson College in Boston on May 14, with bachelor of arts degrees.
Baganz majored in media arts production. Bakalar majored in theatre studeis: acting.
••• Andrew Sisung of Staatsburg graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, with a bachelor of science degree in materials science and engineering.
••• Three area residents — Artivan Cherwin of Saugerties, Hunter Igoe of Glasco and Taylor Martinez Dr. Reham El-Shaer is happy to announce she is once again in the Kingston area for all your Gastroenterology needs. The office is located at 301 Hurley Ave., Kingston, NY 12401.
We would like to send special thanks to Sharon Graff, Esq. and Graff Law Office who worked very hard to make this happen for Dr. El-Shaer and her patients.
Dr. El-Shaer is a highly respected Board Certified Gastroenterologist for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of digestive diseases. We offer the cutting edge and coordinated top quality care of patient needs. To make an appointment please call anytime Monday - Thursday 8am-4pm
of Gardner — graduated from Le Moyne College in Syracuse on May 21. All three were also named to the dean’s list for the spring semester.
Cherwin received a bachelor of science degree in biology. Igoe received a bachelor of arts degree in political science. Martinez received a bachelor of science degree in nursing.
••• Two area residents — Sara Hicks of Ruby and Ashley Higby of Cottekill — were named to the provost’s list at Hofstra University in Hempstead for the spring semester.
Students earn provost’s list status by achieving a 4.0 grade point average.
Three area residents — Mason Rothe of Saugerties, Renee Lacouette of Wallkill and Carly Newman of Rhinebeck — were named to the dean’s list at Hofstra University for the spring semester.
Students earn dean’s list status by achieving a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.99.
••• Two area residents — Alexa J. Kane of New Paltz and Justin P. Darvid of Port Ewen — were named to the dean’s list at The University of Scranton in Pennsylvania for the spring semester.
Students earn dean’s list status by achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Kane is a freshman majoring in nursing in the university’s Panuska College of Professional Studies. Darvid is a senior majoring in finance in the university’s Kania School of Management.
••• Two area residents — Kacey Corjulo of Kingston and Andrew Chestney of Rhinebeck — were named to the dean’s list at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn., for the spring semester.
Students earn dean’s list status by achieving a grade point average of 3.5or higher.
••• Nina Scheff of Germantown was named to the dean’s list at Marist College in Poughkeepsie for the spring semester.
An interior design major, she is a member of the Class of 2017.
••• The following area residents were named to the dean’s list at Ithaca College for the spring semester.
Morgan Volk of Kingston. Erin Connors and Nathanial Ring, both of Lake Katrine. Tracyann Bernard of Saugerties. Zoe Brown of Boiceville. Robert Melikyan and Adelai Spiegler, both of High Falls. Brittany Spoto of Pine Bush.
Liana Glaser, Meaghan McElroy and Samantha Schmalz, all of New Paltz. Peter Gehres of Wallkill. Charles Van Norden and Emily Weisbecker, both of Tivoli. Sarah Rudge of Big Indian. Mariel Rutkowski of Catskill.
••• Four area residents — Connor Kovas of Kingston, Megan Schneider of Hurley, Adrianna DeCicco of Shokan and Emalee Lampert of Staatsburg — were named to the dean’s list at Merrimack College in North Andover, Mass., for the spring semester. RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
Christian Education Academy schedules class registration
The Savona V. Roberts Christian Education Academy, Inc., formerly the Community Bible Institute, Inc., will hold registration for the 2017-18 school year at the following locations: • Monday. Aug. 28, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Holy Light Pentecostal Church, 33 S. Clover St., Poughkeepsie.
• Tuesday, Aug. 29, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Kings Fire Church, 865 Neighborhood Road, Lake Katrine.
• Thursday, Aug. 31, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., New Covenant Learning Center, 95 Catherine St., Beacon.
• Friday, Sept. 1, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Oak Ridge Administration Office, 544 E. Main St., Middletown.
The academy offers an accredited degree full program and a certificate for biblical studies. Additional curriculum subjects will be offered, but not al all class extensions. They will include People of Color, Black Biblical Heritage, Spiritual Gifts, Evangelism Part One and The Five Fold Ministry.
Classes will begin the week of Sept. 21. Locations for all classes will be confirmed on registration night.
Call (845) 452-6146 or (845) 446-3107 for more information.