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The Mad River Valley Libraries and the Central Vermont Council on Aging invite the community to attend a special screening of Cycle of Memory, the new award-winning documentary about two siblings’ bicycle adventure to find the memories of their grandfather. Mel Schwartz, lost to Alzheimer’s. are dealing with the impacts of this disease. Guided by old photographs of Mel’s 1945 trip, they search for places aged by time. Cycle of Memory explores the importance of intergenerational connection, healing painful pasts, and leaving a meaningful time capsule for the future. There will be a short facilitated discussion after the film, along with shared community resources to support those who are dealing with the impacts of this disease.