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Good Times Club Social Respite Program

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This community-based social respite program works to provide reliable, scheduled respite to those caring for a friend or family member living with dementia. Dementia Support Northwest is proud to expand that service network further, bringing the Bellingham Club to 3 days a week.

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Full-Day (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

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Clubs are designed to give care partners worry-free time to...

  • be at home

  • run errands

  • catch up with a friend

  • relax and recharge in order to protect and maintain their own physical and mental health.

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A typical five-hour program includes:

  • Low-impact social time to encourage group engagement and support

  • Light physical activities

  • Art and other creative projects

  • Group-oriented games and other forms of cognitive stimulation

  • Lunch, snacks, and light refreshments throughout the day

 

Other events may also appear in our programming, including guest performers from around our area, including musicians, presenters, and more, as well as some activities facilitated by those groups.

 

Programming is constantly reviewed and updated to make sure it is aligned with the interests and passions of the members.

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Current Club Location

Bellingham Program

9:30 - 2:30, Monday - Thursday

Christ the King - Bellingham

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How to Join

Limited membership results in the need for an application process that begins with filling out the Initial Inquiry Form, and submitting it along with your contact information to reserve your spot on a program waitlist.

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  1. Call us at 360-671-3316

  2. DSNW's program staff will contact you to continue the application process.

Eva Schulte

Good Times Club has been an incredible gift! There are many things my mom cannot remember, but she does remember how she loves Heather and Sean, how kind all the other members are, how much laughter there is, and how much she enjoys being there. There are also many things my mom can no longer do, and this loss of autonomy and of feeling productive has been frustrating for her. At club, she can do it all! It has been wonderful to see her engaged and, also important, to see how much she is valued and cared for. I know she is safe there. She is happy. The break that it gives me is so appreciated and very needed. I am confident that club is buying us time for her to remain at home. My wish is that the model you're implementing would become widespread because the benefits are truly amazing. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Heather and Sean have my unending respect and gratitude - they are so very good at what they do, and they are such good human beings

Have other questions about our social respite programs? Give us a call!

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