Below are some upcoming presentations by Richard Courtney on various elder law and special needs planning topics, followed by important information about some great events to be put on by a variety of non-profit groups. (Contact us if you would like us to post an event of your organization.)
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Second and Fourth Thursdays – Monthly Therapy Dog Visits by Rick Courtney and Gus at Mississippi State Hospital (children, adolescents, forensics).
Other Visits – By invitation (nursing homes, disability camps, “buddy walks”)
First Monday of Each Month – “Elder Law Business” – Guest host on Kent Dear radio show on WJNT Newstalk 1180 AM in Jackson, from 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
May 10, 2012 – Presenter at Methodist Senior Services Senior Conference on Planning Essentials for Good Health and Wealth (multiple presentations during the day). Christ United Methodist Church, Jackson, MS, all day. For more information, contact Renee Reid, Director of Marketing, phone 662-844-8977.
May 11, 2012 – Presenter at Methodist Senior Services Senior Conference on Planning Essentials for Good Health and Wealth (multiple presentations during the day). Parkway Heights United Methodist Church, Hattiesburg, MS, all day. For more information, contact Renee Reid, Director of Marketing, phone 662-844-8977.
July 13, 2012 – Presenter at Mississippi Bar Convention Estates & Trusts Section program, on The Human and Compassionate Side of Trust, Estate and Special Needs Planning. Sandestin Beach Hilton Resort, Sandestin, FL, 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM. For more information, contact Mary Blumentritt, Esq., phone 601-261-4100.
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Upcoming Events
Come Help Yourself and Your Community!
CareGivers Lunch Support Group. Third Thursday each month, 11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.) – First Baptist Church Jackson, 431 North State Street, Jackson, MS (Chapel Parlor Room). Educational topics and support group for family caregivers. Topics vary monthly. Lunch available at church. For more information, contact: Charlie Boudreaux, at 601-949-1949 or bob@fbcj.ccsend.com. (Public welcome)
Crossgates River Oaks Senior Care Program. Third Thursday each month, 11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. – Martin Room on 1st Floor of Crossgates River Oaks Hospital, 350 Crossgates Blvd., Brandon, MS 39042. For all family caregivers of older adults. Lunch is brown bag, with drinks and desert provided. For more information, contact: Tiffany Smith, Community Education Manager, 601-824-8587.
NAMI Monthly Meeting. Third Thursday, 6:00 – 7:30 P.M. (except June and December) – NAMI Mississippi State Office, 411 Briarwood Drive, Suite 401, Jackson, MS. For persons with mental illness, their families and professionals who work with them. Topics vary monthly. For more information, contact: 601-899-9058 or 800-357-0388 or go to www.namicentralms.com.
