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Support Groups
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are interested in.
Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers
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Date/Time: The 4th Wednesday of each month at 1-3 p.m.
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Location: Multipurpose Room at Orchard Creek Lodge
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Details: This Group is for residents who are caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other forms of memory impairment. Speakers, education, and discussions. Books and DVD’s on the subject are available to be borrowed.
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Contacts:
Mary Jo Fratessa - 916-759-8760
Bereavement
- Date/Time: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m.
- Location: Joan Logue's home
- Details: This Group offers support through sharing with others who have lost a loved one.
- Contacts: Joan Logue 916-434-0749
- Email: joanlogue@sbcglobal.net
Bosom Buddies, Breast Cancer Survivors
- Date/Time: The 2nd Thursday of each month at 1 p.m.
- Location: Orchard Creek Lodge
- Details: Bosom Buddies offers support, friendship, networking, information and other resources to individuals newly diagnosed, in treatment, and in post treatment for breast cancer.
- Contacts: Judy Stewart: 916-408-3597
Val Singer: 916-251-6528
Hearing Support Group
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Date/Time: 1st Tuesday of each month 11am -12:30 p.m.
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Location: Orchard Creek Lodge Fine Arts Room
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Details: This group provides encouragement, support and education about hearing loss.
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Contacts: Donna Szbados dszabados@gmail.com Joanne Mitchell pipa1@prodigy.net
Low Vision Support Group
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Date/Time: Living Skills Meeting
The 1st Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m.
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The Group provides speakers at it's monthly meetings and offers information on current research, new equipment, practical application of daily living skills to maintain independence. Other resources and support.
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Location: Orchard Creek Lodge Fine Arts Room
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Details: This Group provides speakers at its monthly meetings and offers information, resources and support.
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Contacts: Stu Singer - 703-864-8161
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Email: stuartsinger@gmail.com
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
- Date/Time: The 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. (Jan. - May, Sept. - Nov.)
- Location: Sierra Room at Kilaga Springs Lodge
- Details: This group offers education and resources, speakers, and group support.
- Contacts: Jeri DiFiore 530-401-2135
Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Group
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Date/Time: The 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.
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Location: Meets at Lincoln Community Church, 950 E. Joiner Parkway, Lincoln.
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Details: This group provides a safe and caring time to discuss the challenges that go with caring for those with Parkinson's. We care for each other so that we can be better and healthier caregivers.
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Contact: Charlotte James: 916-316-1351
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email: cjames4528@sbcglobal.net
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
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Date/Time: The 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.
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Location: Meets at Lincoln Community Church, 950 E. Joiner Parkway, Lincoln.
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Details: Goals are to provide persons with Parkinson’s
disease, and their families, support, socialization,
education, and laughter.
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Contact: Christine Grmolyes: 916-769-0449
Other Information / Resources
(no local support groups available)
Family Mental Illness Support
Contact: Dede Ranahan 916-408-4541