Leeza’s Care Connection events and groups

Support Groups

Caregiver Support Group – Meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 1 – 2:15 pm.
You are not alone. Connecting with other caregivers, sharing, venting, and learning from each other and our facilitators help you gain an understanding that you are not alone.

Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Group – Meets the second and fourth Tuesday from 11:30 am–1 pm. This is a group for caregivers who are caring for someone with Parkinson’s Disease. Lunch and respite provided.

Caregiver Support Group for Mid Stage of Dementia – Meets first and third Tuesday from 11:30 am–1 pm. This group is for caregivers and families navigating the mid stage of dementia. It focuses on what you need to know, plan, and do in order to live the best life possible in the midst of this chronic illness. Lunch provided.

Grief Support Group – Meets the second and fourth Monday from 1 – 2 pm. Connect with others who have experienced loss and the challenges that living with grief brings.

Art of Coping with Loss – Meets fourth Thursday from 6:30 – 8 pm. Dr. Delores Gulledge teaches how to use art as a medicine when dealing with loss and grief. No experience is required.

MS and Family Support Group– Meets the third Monday from 1 – 2 pm. This is an uplifting group for those living with MS and for their family members.

*NEW* Caregiver Support Group for Early Stage of Dementia- Meets the third Thursday from 1 – 2 pm
This is a group for caregivers and families adjusting to a new diagnosis of some form of dementia.
Coffee and snacks provided.

Education & Special Programs

January 17 Lunch ‘N Learn: 12:30 pm Lunch – 1 pm Presentation (in-person & virtual) – Sensitive Situations

January 24 Lunch ‘N Learn: 12:30 pm Lunch– 1p Presentation (in-person & virtual) – Meyers Funeral Home

Wednesday, January 24 Lunch ‘N Learn: 12:30 pm Lunch– 1p Presentation (in-person & virtual) – Heart of Hospice

Wellness & Energy Programs

Art With Heart– Meets every Thursday from 10 am – 11 am. Ever feel like you just don’t get a chance to connect with others who get what it’s like to be a caregiver? Well, not anymore. Join on Thursdays for a social time filled with smiles, crafts, and friendship.

Men’s Coffee Club– Meets the second and fourth Friday of the month at 9:30 am. Connect with other caregivers who have walked the caregiving path over coffee and breakfast.

Women’s Coffee, Tea, and Everything Sweet – Meets the first and third Friday of the month at 10:30 am. Connect with other caregivers who have walked the caregiving path over coffee and pastries.

Beginner Tai Chi meets the second and fourth Monday from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Join Rob McCue for a low-impact, slow-motion exercise that helps you breathe deeply and naturally, focusing your attention on your bodily sensations. Tai Chi helps balance & stability in both sitting & standing.

Chair Yoga – Meets the first and third Monday of the month from 11:30 am-12:30 pm. This class is for beginners and yogis of all levels. This class incorporates simple flowing sequences to warm up the body, as well as slower-paced movements focusing on alignment, stretching, balance, and flexibility. The yoga can be performed standing or sitting.

Girl. You’ve Got This – First Wednesday (in-person only) – The mission of the group is to build community and connection with women and to their higher power through the healing arts. Monthly meetings will provide a time to meet other creative, inspiring women and a healing arts program.

Special This Month:
January 10 12:30 – 1:30 pm – Social Hour: Come drop in for some coffee, snacks, and conversations

January 25 4:30 – 6 pm – Jazz Night
Save the Date. More details to come.

January 29 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – National Corn Chip Day – Stop in and make some dip.

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