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Florian Zeller’s film The Father follows a person’s journey with dementia openly revealing his challenges, emotions, disorientation and resilience throughout the progression and acceptance of his condition.

Florian Zeller’s film The Father  follows a person’s journey with dementia openly revealing his challenges, emotions, disorientation and resilience throughout the progression and acceptance of his condition. <br />
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The Father is in theatres now and will be available on digital and on-demand this Friday, March 26.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, we announce the departure of Leslie Parham, Executive Director for the Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland & Haliburton.

The Generosity of Spirit Award, established in 2011 will honour 40 years of ASWE’S community service. It recognizes philanthropic leadership in advancing our cause in Windsor and Essex County.<br />
Highlights of the Generosity of Spirit Award are:<br />
» Named to perpetually honour the dedicated company, group, organization or individual whose efforts assisted in meeting capital and operational needs through philanthropy and/or fundraising.<br />
» Intended to recognize demonstrably superior local fundraising activities.<br />
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Please Note: Current Board Members, and Associated Positions / Committee Members and ASWE Staff are NOT eligible to be a recipient of this award.<br />
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This award will be presented at the World Alzheimer’s Day Breakfast, on Friday, September 17, 2021 at the Windsor Club.<br />
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Final selection of the candidate will be approved by the Board of Directors at the May 25th, 2021 board meeting. <br />