SUPPORT GROUPS AT GREENSPRING

NEWCOMERS – for new residents to help support their transition to Greenspring

1st Wed of every month            2:00 – 3:00
Hunters Crossing Classroom
Contact:  Sue Franke  703-923-3131 x4217

CAREGIVERS – for caregivers of loved ones with various disabilities/illnesses

1st Tues of every month            2:00 – 3:00
Hunters Crossing Classroom
Contact:  Barry Valentine  703-923-3131 x4307

ALZHEIMERS – for caregivers
3rd Thur. of every month            2:00-3:00
Town Center Music Room
Contact:  Arline Dawson  703-923-3131 x4615

DIABETES – for anyone interested in the effects and management of this disease

3rd Wed. of every month            1:00 – 3:00
Town Center Classroom
Contacts: Ellen Demucci 703-923-4645 (pharmacy) or
     Tricia Hawkins 703-923-3131  x4111

STROKE – for anyone who has experienced a stroke and their families

1st Thur. of every month            1:00-2:00
Hunters Crossing Classroom
Contact:  Emma Pyle   703-923-3131 x4292

PREVENT FALLS – for anyone wanting to learn strategies to reduce their risk of falling

3rd Wed. of every month                 1:00-2:00
Village Square Accotink Room
Contact:  Sue Franke  703-923-3131 x4217

PARKINSONS – for caregivers and anyone affected by this illness

4th Thur. of every month            1:00-2:00
Town Center  Music Room
Contact:  Michel Margosis    703-569-2630

PARKINSONS EXERCISE CLASS – adapted chair exercises

Every Tues. and Thurs.             2:00 – 3:00
Town Center Classroom
Contact:  Pat Karlsson   703-923-3131 x4616  (fitness center)

LOW VISION – for anyone with a visual impairment

2nd Mon. of every month            2:00-3:00
Village Square Classroom
Contact:  Arline Dawson  703-923-4615

GRIEF – for anyone coping with the death of a loved one (an 8 week series)

An 8 week rotating series offered on Tuesdays. Please call Barry Valentine at 703-923-3131 x4307 for further information regarding dates and times for the next series.

BREATH  OF LIFE – for anyone with breathing difficulties

2nd Wed. of every month      1:00 – 2:00
Village Square Classroom
Contact: Emma Pyle  703-923-3131 x4292

CANCER – for anyone currently with cancer or a cancer survivor

Last Wed of every month    1:00 – 2:00
Hunters Crossing Classroom
Contact: Barry Valentine 703-923-3131 x4307

PAIN – for anyone experiencing chronic pain

4th Tues of every month    2:00 – 3:00
Hunters Crossing Classroom
Contact: Sue Franke  703-923-3131 x4217

SLEEP APNEA –for anyone affected by this illness

4th Wednesday of every month 11:00 – 12:00
Hunters Crossing Classroom
Facilitated by Beverly Burns, Alexandria/Fairfax Sleep Lab
Contact: Emma Pyle 703-923-3131 x 4292

Updated 8/21/06

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