Unique day at the Highlanes recalls Franciscans and tackles issues with Alzheimer’s

Dear Sir,

Elevenses: Memories and Mementoes of the Franciscan Church

Friday 26th May 2017 from 11.00am - 12.00pm

You’re invited to share memories, stories, thoughts and recollections of the Franciscans in Drogheda, the building, the people, the times.

Enjoy a social morning at the Gallery with tea, coffee and cake. And bring memorabilia if you would like to. Free, booking essential on Eventbrite, or telephone the gallery on T. 041-9803311

Presented to coincide with This Is Not Architecture at Highlanes Gallery and Droichead Arts Centre and Bealtaine, celebrating the arts & creativity as we age .

To mark this years Bealtaine Festival, we are presenting two events next Friday 26th May. Enjoy a social evening at the Gallery with pizza and a glass of wine, and learn about living with Alzheimer’s.

Still Alice is a 2014 American independent drama film written and directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland and based on Lisa Genova’s 2007 bestselling novel of the same name. The film stars Julianne Moore as Alice Howland, a linguistics professor diagnosed with familial Alzheimer’s disease shortly after her 50th birthday.

The screening time is 1hour 40 minutes, and there will be welcomes prior to the screening and a short discussion afterwards.

Attendees can also view the current exhibitions at Highlanes Gallery and learn about the gallery’s monthly Azure Gallery Programme for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

The event, 7-9.15pm, is free, but as space is limited, booking is essential on Eventbrite. Donations welcome.

Presented in association with the Drogheda & South Louth Alzheimher’s Day Care Centre. The Highlanes team