Calendar of Events & Activities
March
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- Diabetes Support Group: March 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: March 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.
Grandparents and Other Kin Raising Grandchildren:
March 2,
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Central Christian Church, 10 West Van Trees St., Washington. Child care will
be available if needed. This new support group meets on the first Tuesday of the month. For more information,
contact Generations Options Counselor Ashley Boone at 1- 800-742-9002 or
aboone@vinu.edu.- Breast Cancer Sharing and Surviving Group: March 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.
- A Gathering of Friends: March 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.
- Low Vision Support Group: March 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: March 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: March 18, 6:30 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: March 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: March 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: March 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: March 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.
Generations Advisory Council: March 25,
10:00 a.m., Location to be announced
Don't miss our ongoing enhance fitness classes!
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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, class is temporarily on hold until a new location
can be found. - In Greene County, there are two classes: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Glenburn Community and Wellness Center in Linton and Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Jasonville Senior Center. The cost is $1.50 per session at both locations.
- In Daviess County, classes are offered on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 9:30-10:30 a.m. at North Daviess Fitness in Odon. The cost is $3 per session.
- In Pike County, the class is held at the Winslow Community Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $2 per session or $20 for a month.
- In Dubois County, class is temporarily on hold until a new location





