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Upfront Theater to host special classes that help with memory loss

3 years ago in Local

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BELLINGHAM, WA – A local theater will soon be offering classes to help those in the early stages of memory loss.

The Upfront Theater has announced their partnership with the Northwest Regional Council to offer specialized improv classes starting this fall.

Instructors of the program, called Minds Alive, have been specially trained to work with people experiencing memory loss issues.

Classes will be held monthly at the theater, located on Prospect St in Bellingham.

And an informational seminar for memory loss caregivers on the new program will be held at the Upfront on Monday August 21 at 2pm.

For more information on Minds Alive, or to register for the program, call (360)738-2500 or email NWRCdementia@dshs.wa.gov

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