Hear from expert speakers and visit with a range of local providers across the care spectrum.

FEB 29 | 8:30AM–2:30PM | Community Center

Riverbend Church and Alzheimer's Texas presents the GPS Caregivers’ Workshop. Responsible for the care of a family member living with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, or any other debilitating disease? Then this event is for you! Whether they're living at home, in a facility, or far away, the journey can be daunting and the responsibility overwhelming. We're here to help!

There is no fee to attend. Breakfast and lunch provided.

Pre-registration is required this year due to limited space. 

This years featured presentation:

Breakout sessions

During registration, attendees will choose two of the following three sessions to attend:

Family Matters - Critical Conversations Near and Far

Learn tools for effective family communication when disagreements or distance present additional challenges. Help with finding resources for long distance caregiving will also be provided in this session.

Presented by Cyndi Cummings Founder, Austin Senior Resource Alliance.

The GIFT Project: “Giving Instructions for Tomorrow”

Learn how to:

• Identify your preferences if there comes a time when you cannot speak for yourself

• Decide how to choose a medical power of attorney

• Discuss wishes with loved ones and medical providers

• Complete advance directives

Presented by Hospice Austin.

Is Aging in Place an Option? Red Flags and Next Steps

What are indicators that more help is needed or a change is on the horizon? Carlye will walk us through what to look for and how to determine the best solutions for aging in place or facility placement.

Presented by Carlye Levine, LCSW-S, C-ASWCM Clinical Director, Austin Vitality Counseling.

The 2020 GPS Caregivers' Support Workshop is sponsored by:

Annual Congregational Q&A Meeting

Sunday, February 23 @ 12:30 PM | In the Community Center

Our annual congregational vote to approve Riverbend’s budgets, councils, and committees is on FEB 23 @ 12:30 PM in the Community Center. This meeting is open to Members of Riverbend to come vote on our budgets, councils, and committees planned for 2020.

You can read and review the 2020 Annual Report on our Beliefs & Values page >

Annual Congregational Q&A Meeting

Sunday, February 16 @ 12:30PM | Community Center #203

Our annual congregational Q&A meeting is on FEB 16 @ 12:30PM in CC#203. This meeting is open to the entire congregation to come ask questions and review Riverbend’s budgets, councils, and committees planned for 2020.

You can read and review the 2020 Annual Report on our Beliefs & Values page >

JAN 16 | 12:30–3:00PM | QUAD 4 AT RIVERBEND CHURCH

Meet: Food will be served at 12:30PM

Cost: $3 (Includes a movie, popcorn, chili dogs, and a drink)

High school basketball coach John Harrison and his team face an uncertain future when their town’s largest manufacturing plant shuts down unexpectedly. As hundreds of people move away, John reluctantly agrees to coach cross-country, a sport he doesn’t even like. His outlook soon changes when he meets Hannah Scott, an unlikely runner who pushes herself to the limit. Inspired by the words and prayers of a new friend, John starts to train Hannah for the biggest race of her young life.