June 14th, 2024 Pre-Festival Education Workshops!
The Juneteenth Family Festival of Beverly and Morgan Park presents a series of pre-festival educational workshops for the entire family. Join us on Friday, June 14th, 2024 as we come together to learn about and discuss these very important topics.
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WORKSHOP 1: “Introduction to Copa”
Come to this workshop to learn about COPA – Civilian Oversight of Policing in Chicago. This workshop will go over the history of COPA, their jurisdiction, as well as how to file a complaint with them.
Time: 11am – 12pm
Library: 9525 S. Halsted, Chicago
Registration: Click Here
WORKSHOP 2: “Diabetes Education 101”
Diabetes has a significant impact on the African American community. This workshop led by Americorps will discuss the prevalence of diabetes on the African American population, the different types of diabetes, the signs and symptoms to be aware of and finally how to prevent and/or manage this chronic illness.
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Library: 9525 S. Halsted, Chicago
Registration: Click Here
WORKSHOP 3: “Heart Health”
This workshop by Americorps will cover the disease prevalence of cardiovascular diseases with a focuson African Americans. This workshop will give an overview of the signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases, as well as how to prevent and treat such diseases.
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Library: 9525 S. Halsted, Chicago
Registration: Click Here
WORKSHOP 4: “HEALTHY. HAPPY. INFORMED – Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Health”
During this workshop, Flourish Research will give a comprehensive presentation on Alzheimer’s Disease. The workshop will include:
The Importance of Brain Health – a presentation that covers Alzheimer’s disease research, ways to keep your brain healthy, and clinical trial research. If you have ever had concerns about your memory or have a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, this is a great entry level presentation to learn more about your brain health.
Acti-v8 Your Brain – An extended presentation about the 8 pillars of brain health
Free Memory Consultations – Flourish provides free, confidential, memory consultations for persons 50 and over. If you’ve ever had any concerns about your memory or have a family history of Alzheimer’s disease this is a great opportunity to learn more about your brain health! These can also be partnered with any of our Brain Health Presentation
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Library: 1625 W. 95th St, Chicago
Registration: Click Here
Don’t forget to join us for the 5th annual Juneteenth Family Festival! Click on the flyer below for event details!
Juneteenth Family Festival: June 15th, 2024
110th & Longwood | Chicago IL
Noon – 7pm
