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Support Groups



Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group
Date/Time:  The 4th Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m.
Location:       Orchard Creek Lodge
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 DVDs on the subject are available to be borrowed.
Contacts:   
Judy Payne Phone : 434-7864
Cathy Van Velzen  Phone : 409-9322
Nancy Mitchell  Phone : 253-9962


Bereavement Support Group
Date/Time: The 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m.
Location:  Call or email for location 
Details: This Group offers support through sharing with others who have lost a loved one. 
Contact:
Joan Logue  Phone : 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:
Marianne Smith  Phone : 408-1818
Sally Lewis Phone : 434-7381
Websites: http://lincolnsuncity.org/              http://lincolnhillsbosombuddies.org/           


Cancer Support Group

Date/Time:  The 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m
Location:  Orchard Creek Lodge
Details: This new group offers support and education.  Other services in the future as group develops
Contact:
Gayle Petersen  Phone : 408-4671
  Email : gaylepet@sbcglobal.net


Eye Contact Low Vision Support Group

Date/Time:  The 2nd Thursday of each month at 1 p.m.
Location:  Kilaga Springs Lodge
Details: The Group offers information, resources and support. 
Contacts:
Barbara Smith  Phone : 645-5516
  Email :   Chelsea@starstream.net
Cathy McGriff  Phone : 408-0169


Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group

Date/Time:  The 4th Thursday of each month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Location:  Multimedia Room at Orchard Creek Lodge
Details: The Group offers information and educational material, exercise options, discussion and group support. 
Contacts:
Jackie Wilson  Phone : 253-3744
Sandy Barry Phone : 521-2309


Glaucoma Support Group

Date/Time:  The 3nd Wedsday of each month at 4 p.m.
Location:  Orchard Creek Lodge
Details: This new group provides encouragement, support, and education. 
Contact:
Bonnie Dale  Phone : 543-2133
  Email : bjdale@aol.com


Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

Date/Time:  1st Tuesday each month at 1:00 p.m.
Location:  Terra Cotta Room at Kilaga Springs
Details: Offers education and resources, speakers, and group support.
Contact:
Marilyn Sharp   Phone : 434-6898


Parkinson’s Disease Support Group 
Date/Time:  The 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10 – 12
Location:  Raley’s Conference Room (near the pharmacy)
Details: Goals are to provide the person with Parkinson’s disease and their family support, socializations, education and laughter
Contact:
Carol Oliver  Phone : 408-0151


Pet Loss Support

Meetings: Individual meetings for support and information.  Materials available from UC Davis and other sources.
Contact:
Linda Snyder  Phone : 408-7500


The Chit Chat Group
Date/Time:  3rd Friday of the month at 10:30 a.m
Location:  Kilaga Springs Café
Details: Informational gathering.
Contact:
Dani Van Tatenhove   Phone : 543-9194 


Other Information Resources - no support groups available
Prostate Cancer:  Contact Paul Gardner at 434-8400 
Peripheral Neuropathy:  Contact Jim Fulcomer at 543-9201
Polymyalgia Rheumatica:  Contact Laury Schuler at 408-3734 or
e-mail Laurieskayak@yahoo.com





























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