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Calendar of Events & Activities

September

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• Diabetes Support Group: September 2, YMCA Bettye J. McCormick Senior Center, 2009 Prospect Ave., Vincennes. The free support group is for those with diabetes, their families and caregivers. The group meets in the center conference room the first Tuesday of each month. For more information contact Donna Hall at 812-882-2285.
• Depression Support Group: September 2, Memorial Hospital Counseling Center, Jasper. The free support group is for those with depression, their families and caregivers. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month. For more information call 812-481-5780.
• A Gathering of Friends: September 9, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., ATTIC, 1721 Washington Ave., Vincennes. The free meeting is open to anyone with interests in issues regarding disabilities and/or special health care needs. The group also addresses barrier issues to services. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month and discussion items and events are selected by the group members. For more information contact Jackie Evans at 812-886-0575 or 1-800-962-8842.
• Breast Cancer Sharing and Surviving Group: September 9, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Daviess Community Hospital Education Center, 1314 E. Walnut St., Washington. The free support group is for those with breast cancer or who have survived the disease and their families and caregivers. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month. For more information contact the Daviess Community Hospital Oncology Department at 812-254-8892.
• Tri-State Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: September 13, 10 a.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, 520 S. Seventh St., Vincennes. The free support group is for those with multiple sclerosis, their families and caregivers. The group meets the second Saturday of each month. For more information call 812-882-5220 or toll free 866-514-4312.
• Low Vision Support Group: September 16, 1:30 p.m., YMCA Bettye J. McCormick Senior Center, 2009 Prospect Ave., Vincennes. The free support group is for those with low vision, their families and caregivers. The group meets in the center conference room the third Tuesday of each month. For more information contact Donna Hall at 812-882-2285.
• Bereavement Support Group: September 16, 10:30 a.m., Good Samaritan Hospice House, 601 S. Ninth St., Vincennes. The free community service is offered to any adult who has experienced the loss of a loved one. For more information contact Bereavement Coordinator, Chris Kahre McCrary, at 812-885-8035. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month.
• Diabetes Support Group: September 18, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Daviess Community Hospital Education Center, 1314 E. Walnut St., Washington. The free support group is for those with diabetes and their families and caregivers. For more information contact 812-254-2250. The group meets the third Thursday of each month.
• Tri-State Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: September 20, 10 a.m., Daviess Community Hospital Education Center, 1314 E. Walnut St., Washington. The free support group is for those with multiple sclerosis, their families and caregivers. The group meets the third Saturday of each month. For more information contact 812-254-6735, 812-486-3342 or toll free 866-514-4312.
• Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: September 22, Memorial Hospital, Jasper. The free support group is for those with MS, their families and caregivers. The group meets the fourth Monday of each month. For meeting times and locations call 812-481-8420.
• Cardiac Support Group: September 23, 1:30 p.m., YMCA Bettye J. McCormick Senior Center, 2009 Prospect Ave., Vincennes. The free support group is for those with cardiac concerns, their families and caregivers. The group meets in the center conference room the fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information contact Donna Hall at 812-882-2285.
• H.E.A.L.T.H. Meeting: September 24, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Daviess Community Hospital. Washington. H.E.A.L.T.H. stands for Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyles Taught Here and is aimed at raising the awareness of ways to promote healthy and active lifestyles. The Daviess County group is connected to a state team with Action for Healthy Kids. Residents can sign up for the group and meeting by calling 812-254-8668 or 812-687-7800, ext. 224. Residents can also e-mail jwahl@purdue.edu or fax 812-254-7472. The group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month.
• Bereavement Support Group: September 25, 5:30 p.m., Good Samaritan Hospice House, 601 S. Ninth St., Vincennes. The free community service is offered to any adult who has experienced the loss of a loved one. For more information contact Bereavement Coordinator, Chris Kahre McCrary, at 812-885-8035. The group meets the last Thursday of each month.

Don't miss our ongoing enhance fitness classes!

• EnhanceFitness® Exercise Programs: Generations is sponsoring three EnhanceFitness® exercise programs in its service area.  This exercise program is especially designed to keep people active as they age.
  • In Dubois County, the class is held at the Salem United Church of Christ, 202 East 4th Street, Huntingburg, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
  • In Knox County, classes are underway at the Vincennes YMCA, 2010 College Ave. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to noon.
  • In Greene County, classes are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Glenburn Community and Wellness Center in Linton at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
  • In Daviess County, classes are offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Ketcham Memorial in Odon.
  For information on class fees, schedules and registration, call Generations at 1-800-742-9002.

AGE OF EXCELLENCE

• Age of Excellence Nominations: deadline extended to September 5,We’re looking for a few good stars - Generations Age of Excellence Stars! Do you know someone who has demonstrated excellence in the areas of caregiving, community service and volunteerism, by or on behalf of older adults and individuals with disabilities? If so, now is your opportunity to recognize them for the difference they are making. Here are some of the categories: Medical Professional, Professional Caregiver, Caregiver, Celebrating Life, Relatives as Parents, Volunteer (over 60), Volunteer (under 60),
  Older Hoosier (over 60), Livable Communities. Download Nomination Form