Photo courtesy of Peter Bloom
Eleven Mt. Vernon residents from the Good Shepherd Alzheimer’s Support Group who participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on the Mall in Washington Saturday, Oct. 14 raised $4,685 in donations, just short of their goal of $5,000. Donations can still be submitted to help the group reach and surpass their goal at http://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=10430&pg=team&team_id=420160. The local support group, sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association, is open to anyone who cares for or loves someone with memory loss. For more information, visit www.alz.org/nca or call 703-359-4440. It was formerly held at Good Shepherd Catholic Church and is now held on the second Thursday of the month, from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Road. From entrance 3, take the elevator or stairs to the second floor, Room 209.