Summer Stroll
June 24, 2026, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Enjoy a peaceful stroll through the gardens along with live music and creative activities. Learn more about the resources available for caregivers and individuals living with dementia.
In cooperation with the Lenawee County Department on Aging, the Alzheimer’s Association, and Dementia Friendly Services, Visiting Angels, and Cambrian Senior Living, Hidden Lake Gardens will also be hosting programming focused on dementia awareness and caregiver support. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required. Register below or contact our office at 517-431-2060 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Registration is not necessary for visitors only attending the stroll.
Caregiver Presentations
Visitors Center Auditorium
1:30 PM | Communication Throughout the Dementia Journey
Presented by Jim Mangi, Dementia Friendly Services
Drawing from Alzheimer’s Association resources and his own 17-year caregiving experience, Jim Mangi explores how communication changes throughout the dementia journey. This thoughtful presentation offers practical strategies to help caregivers, family members, friends, and community members maintain meaningful connection at every stage. Jim is a longtime Alzheimer’s Association volunteer and leads the nonprofit Dementia Friendly Services, which focuses on dementia awareness, education, and support.
2:30 PM | The Many Health Benefits of Being in Nature
Presented by Dr. Asia L. Dowtin
In recent years, there has been heightened interest in and awareness of the relationships that exist between nature and health. Many studies have linked exposure to nature with positive physical health, mental health, and cognitive performance outcomes. In this talk, Dowtin will review some of these studies and practical ways to incorporate their findings into our everyday engagement with nature – whether in rural, suburban, or urban communities, and considering various ranges of mobility and health.
Additional information regarding resources for caregivers and reducing caregiver stress will be provided at both presentations.
Guided Group Stroll
3:15 PM | Around Hidden Lake
Nature-Based Craft Activities
1:00 - 4:00 PM | Garden Room Inside the Visitors Center
Live Music
Project BLOOM Pavilion
1:00–2:00 PM | Al Jacquez
A versatile performer with experience in rock, blues, gospel, and theater, Al Jacquez brings a rich blend of musical styles to the stage.
2:30–3:30 p.m. | JRG Jazz
An instrumental quartet performing a lively mix of jazz standards, Latin jazz, and familiar favorites.
Additional Information
- Visiting Angels will be onsite offering a resource table, light refreshments, and optional respite support for caregivers.
- Music at the Project BLOOM Pavilion is generously sponsored by Cambrian Senior Living.
- Indoor and outdoor spaces are designed to be welcoming and accessible for all guests.
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