Ebenezer Baptist showing movie for Alzheimer’s awareness
6/19/2015, 12:27 p.m.
Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Jackson Ward is hosting an event to draw awareness to Alzheimer’s disease.
The church will show the movie, “Still Alice,” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, June 22, at the church, 216 W. Leigh St. The film, starring Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, Kristen Stewart and Kate Bosworth, depicts the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on individuals and their families.
Participants will engage in a discussion about the disease following the movie, according to event organizers. A light lunch will be served and door prizes will be awarded.
Information on Alzheimer’s disease support and resources will be available during the event marking National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. It is most common among elderly people.
The event is sponsored by the Ebenezer Baptist Church Temple Maintenance Ministry, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Upsilon Omega Chapter and the Alzheimer’s Association.
For more information on the event: (804) 643-3366 or (804) 321-1506.
