LonestaRG-20 Programs
Music Therapy Research and Practice
with Meredith Hamons MT_BC
The movie, Alive Inside, sparked a national conversation about the power of music with those living with dementia. This talk will explore the impact music can have during all stages of dementia and the scientific basis for music's profound effect, in addition to sharing stories from the speaker's own clinical experiences. Come learn about music therapy research and practice, the music and memory program, the differences between the two and the clinical applications of each.
Meredith Hamons, MT-BC, is the founder and clinical director of North Austin Music Therapy. She is the author of Musically Engaged Seniors (2013) and co-author of Music, Memory, and Meaning (2017).
with Meredith Hamons MT_BC
The movie, Alive Inside, sparked a national conversation about the power of music with those living with dementia. This talk will explore the impact music can have during all stages of dementia and the scientific basis for music's profound effect, in addition to sharing stories from the speaker's own clinical experiences. Come learn about music therapy research and practice, the music and memory program, the differences between the two and the clinical applications of each.
Meredith Hamons, MT-BC, is the founder and clinical director of North Austin Music Therapy. She is the author of Musically Engaged Seniors (2013) and co-author of Music, Memory, and Meaning (2017).
Starbucking
with Winter
Winter has been pursuing the goal of drinking coffee from every Starbucks in the world for more than two decades. While his project began as a lark, simply a way to accomplish a unique goal, it has since evolved into a tremendous challenge that requires no small measure of intellectual effort. As Starbucks continues to expand globally, Winter's mission is akin to a version of the Traveling Salesman Problem, but with myriad factors to consider, including overall cost in both money and time as well as personal factors like work, relationships, and even competitive Scrabble, another one of Winter's intellectual pursuits.
with Winter
Winter has been pursuing the goal of drinking coffee from every Starbucks in the world for more than two decades. While his project began as a lark, simply a way to accomplish a unique goal, it has since evolved into a tremendous challenge that requires no small measure of intellectual effort. As Starbucks continues to expand globally, Winter's mission is akin to a version of the Traveling Salesman Problem, but with myriad factors to consider, including overall cost in both money and time as well as personal factors like work, relationships, and even competitive Scrabble, another one of Winter's intellectual pursuits.
Genetic Genealogy
with Connie Gray
Direct to consumer DNA testing has revolutionized family genealogy. While some test taker's results align with the family trees they have created, other's do not. This session reviews DNA testing companies, case reports and how DNA testing is impacting genealogy.
with Connie Gray
Direct to consumer DNA testing has revolutionized family genealogy. While some test taker's results align with the family trees they have created, other's do not. This session reviews DNA testing companies, case reports and how DNA testing is impacting genealogy.
Scholarship Benefit Wine Tastings
with Doug Williams
We will be sampling mostly Texas wines. We are planning three tasting sessions, whites, reds, and dessert wines. Each will feature 6-8 varieties of wine or so. Wine crackers, pretzel sticks, and bottled water will be provided. Doug Williams, your host, will give a stemless wine glass to each person who donates to the scholarship fund. Depending upon how many wines you plan to sample, a donation of $5-10 to the scholarship fund would be appreciated.
with Doug Williams
We will be sampling mostly Texas wines. We are planning three tasting sessions, whites, reds, and dessert wines. Each will feature 6-8 varieties of wine or so. Wine crackers, pretzel sticks, and bottled water will be provided. Doug Williams, your host, will give a stemless wine glass to each person who donates to the scholarship fund. Depending upon how many wines you plan to sample, a donation of $5-10 to the scholarship fund would be appreciated.
Lip Sync Battle
You know you want to! We'll have some costuming pieces and props but feel free to bring your own props and wear a fabulous outfit. Please bring your song on a USB or send it to us in advance. If you can edit it to just one verse and one chorus that is probably best - or send it to us giving us the time coordinates and we will edit it.
You know you want to! We'll have some costuming pieces and props but feel free to bring your own props and wear a fabulous outfit. Please bring your song on a USB or send it to us in advance. If you can edit it to just one verse and one chorus that is probably best - or send it to us giving us the time coordinates and we will edit it.
Battledecks!
Battledecks aka PowerPoint Karaoke is a game where players make a short speech using powerpoint slides which they have never seen before. It can be hilarious to do and hilarious to watch. We'll prepare some slide decks and speech topics beforehand but you won't know what they are until you begin!
Battledecks aka PowerPoint Karaoke is a game where players make a short speech using powerpoint slides which they have never seen before. It can be hilarious to do and hilarious to watch. We'll prepare some slide decks and speech topics beforehand but you won't know what they are until you begin!
Werewolf
with Paige Neemidge
Can you figure out who the werewolves are before you get killed? Maybe you have a special power which will help you win the game. Fun for all ages.
Paige has honed her werewolf skills by playing at several Annual Gatherings - the game is a favorite among teen SIG members.
with Paige Neemidge
Can you figure out who the werewolves are before you get killed? Maybe you have a special power which will help you win the game. Fun for all ages.
Paige has honed her werewolf skills by playing at several Annual Gatherings - the game is a favorite among teen SIG members.
Spaceteam
Spaceteam is a cooperative party game for 2 to 8 players who shout technobabble at each other until their ship explodes. Each player needs a mobile device (Apple and Android can even play together over Wifi!). You'll be assigned a random control panel with buttons, switches, sliders, and dials. You need to follow time-sensitive instructions. However, the instructions are being sent to your teammates, so you have to coordinate before the time runs out. Also, the ship is falling apart. And you're trying to outrun an exploding star. Good luck. And remember to work together... as a Spaceteam!
Features: Teamwork, Shouting, Confusion, An untimely demise, Beveled Nanobuzzers, Auxillary Technoprobes, Four-stroke Pluckers.
We will have our own event code and leaderboard set up so we can compete against each other by playing a cooperative game!
Spaceteam is a cooperative party game for 2 to 8 players who shout technobabble at each other until their ship explodes. Each player needs a mobile device (Apple and Android can even play together over Wifi!). You'll be assigned a random control panel with buttons, switches, sliders, and dials. You need to follow time-sensitive instructions. However, the instructions are being sent to your teammates, so you have to coordinate before the time runs out. Also, the ship is falling apart. And you're trying to outrun an exploding star. Good luck. And remember to work together... as a Spaceteam!
Features: Teamwork, Shouting, Confusion, An untimely demise, Beveled Nanobuzzers, Auxillary Technoprobes, Four-stroke Pluckers.
We will have our own event code and leaderboard set up so we can compete against each other by playing a cooperative game!
Games, Games, Games!
We have several Mind Games winners and perennial favorites which will be available all weekend for your gaming pleasure.
We have several Mind Games winners and perennial favorites which will be available all weekend for your gaming pleasure.