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Free Classes for Caregivers from Alzheimer’s Association
08.23.17
Caring for Someone with Mid-Stage Alzheimer's (Part 3) on Monday, August 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Huntington Beach. Alzheimer’s Association’s Orange County Chapter is offering a free class designed for the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease, those who were care partners now become hands-on caregivers. You can join them for this 3-part series and hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable care in the middle stage of Alzheimer’s.
Part three (3) of this series provides information on respite care options including informal care, day services, in-home care services and senior living options, as well as managing and coping with difficult feelings.
You can register by phone: 1.800.272.3900 or online.
To stay updated on education programs in Orange County, please contact jwills@alz.org.
Grace Lutheran Church 6931 Edinger Ave in Huntington Beach.
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And The Final Results Are in, The Golden Foodie Awards Nominees Are…
08.23.17
Week Two of the 2017 Golden Foodie Awards in are in! Congratulations to the nominees:
2017 Best Wine Program
The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar
Napa Rose
The Ranch Restaurant
2017 Best Beer Program
TAPS Fish House & Brewery Irvine
HopScotch
Skyloft
2017 Outstanding Community Service
Bruno Serrato - Anaheim White House Restaurant
Dave Hanna - Hanna's Prime Steak
Pascal Olhats - Pascal's
2017 Restaurateur of the Year
Alicia Whitney - Seasalt & Sealegs, Huntington Beach
Teresa Razo - Villa Roma, Laguna Hills
Blake Mellgren - Craft House, Dana Point
2017 Best Dessert Menu in Orange County
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen
Mixed Bakery
Anqi South Coast Plaza
2017 Best Entree in Orange County
Cowboy Ribeye - The Ranch Restaurant
Bosscat Burger - Bosscat Kitchen & Libations
Korean Fried Chicken - Krave Asian Fusion Restaurant
2017 Best Service Award
The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar
Selanne Steak Tavern
Villa Roma
2017 Pastry Chef of the Year
David Rossi, The Ranch Restaurant
Elyssa Fournier, Mixed Bakery
Jorge Sotelo, Disneyland Resort
2017 Chef of the Year
Chef Rich Mead, Farmhouse Restaurant
Chef Ross Pangilinan, Mix Mix Kitchen Bar
Chef Michael Rossi, The Ranch Restaurant
2017 Bartender of the Year Nominees:
Jose Zepeda - HopScotch
Paul Joseph Piane - Orange Hill Restaurant
Tanner Johnson - Watertable
2017 Best Cocktails in Orange County Nominees:
Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens
Vine Restaurant & Bar
HopScotch
2017 Best Bar Program Nominees:
The Ranch Restaurant
The Blind Rabbit
Vine Restaurant & Bar
2017 Best Lunch Spot in Orange County
The Deck on Laguna Beach
Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza Store
Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens
2017 Best Brunch in Orange County
Bosscat Kitchen & Libations
Old Vine Cafe
Taco Rosa
2017 Best New Restaurant
Taco Brat
Mix Mix Kitchen Bar
The Recess Room
2017 Rising Star Chef of the Year
Chef Joel Harrington - Lido Bottle Works
Chef JT Walker - Pacific Hideaway
Chef Manny velasco - Sol Agave
2017 Favorite Food Influencer in Orange County
Connie Bang-Co Aboubakare - OC Comestibles
Neil Saavedra - The Fork Report with Neil Saavedra
Sondra Barker - Pretty Fit Foodie
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