Music and Memories 2024
A.W. Jones Heritage Center 610 Beachview Drive, Saint Simons Island, Georgia 31522
Because music is something that creates lasting memories and stirs emotions in a way nothing else does, it is the focal point of this annual fundraiser for Memory Matters Glynn, a small but important non-profit organization that has been providing free services to local families dealing with dementia for 30 years. Things kick off at 5:00 p.m. at the A.W. Jones Heritage Center under the St. Simons Lighthouse and will get hot, hot, hot when Hot Banana Coffee hits the stage to serve up contemporary tunes. Sax man and singer Michael Hulett will liven up the courtyard with jazz and oldies. DJ Yolanda Neely will add her talents to the mix by taking requests and spinning the hits for those who want to dance the night away. Halyards Restaurant Group will be serving up the deliciousness and drinks. There’s even a tasty signature peach cocktail made specially for the evening, and you already know we’re fans of that!
Other fun includes the Stock the Bar Raffle, sponsored by Glow Coastal Med Spa, which features wine, liquor, wine glasses, and other bar accessories. Tickets are $25 and only 200 will be sold. There will also be a live auction featuring some terrific items, including a golf package from Sea Island and a Kettle Package from Sea Island Forge. The silent auction has an amazing array of prize packages too. Another popular feature from last year’s event that is making a return is the wine toss. No one needs to go home empty handed!
What makes your support so important? The fact that the services offered within our community by Memory Matters Glynn are not only unique, but they are provided at absolutely no charge to individuals dealing with illness related memory loss and their families and caregivers. They aid those dealing with dementia, including Lewy body, frontotemporal, and vascular; Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases; and traumatic brain injury. They also provide support for people who take care of loved ones with memory issues at home either because they want to or because they cannot afford an assisted living or memory care community. Memory Matters Glynn is the only local organization providing these services and they do it without any government or agency funding. They are dependent on money raised through community fundraisers like this and the Golden Isles Alzheimer’s Walk, private donations, and grants.
For more detailed information about the services Memory Matters offers and the events they host each month, visit their website at memorymattersglynn.com. While you’re there, hit the Music and Memories tab and purchase your tickets to attend the April 28 event! Tickets are $125 and your support is greatly appreciated. Sponsorship opportunities are still available as well. If you’d like to become a sponsor or donate to the auction, call 912.264.0777.
