TODAY, July 7
SPIRITED SURVIVORS
Where: ‘Imiloa Sky Garden
When: noon July 7
Details: Welcoming social support group offers informal peer-led, positive setting for those newly diagnosed and breast cancer survivors. Survivors share info, personal experiences and concerns.
Contact: Cecily Nago, 935- 0025, cecily.nago@cancer.org
TUESDAY, July 10
MALL WALKERS PROGRAM
Where: Prince Kuhio Plaza
When: 9:30 a.m. July 10
Details: Third quarter runs July 10-Sept. 13, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. Register at Mall Walkers station at Food Court fronting Got Gifts.
Contact: Beverly, 959-3555, beverly.crudele@ggp.com
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT
Where: Church of Holy Cross
When: 10 a.m. July 10
Details: Support group for caregivers who provide assistance to anyone. Support from knowledgeable community members as well as Alzheimer’ Association.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
WEDNESDAY, July 11
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT
Where: Aging & Disability RC
When: 5 p.m. July 11
Details: For caregivers who provide assistance to someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
FORGETFUL? SUPPORT GROUP FOR YOU
Where: Aging & Disability RC
When: 5 p.m. July 11
Details: Support group for forgetful people and their family members.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
THURSDAY, July 12
LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER
Where: Tutu’s House, Waimea
When: 10 a.m. July 12
Details: Registration now being accepted for Look Good, Feel Better, a free program that teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients in active treatment. Offers help with the appearance-related side effects of radiation or chemotherapy. Register; make-up included.
Contact: Cecily, 935-0025, cecily.nago@cancer.org
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Where: Church of Holy Cross
When: 11 a.m. July 12
Details: Us Too! Prostate Cancer Support Group meets the third Thursday of every month. Speaker will be Dr. Jeffrey Albaugh of Chicago’s NorthShore University Health System. Light lunch, $5; call to sign up.
Contact: Al Manliguis, 935- 2723, cecily.nago@cancer.org
HOSPICE EVENING GROUP
Where: Hospice of Hilo
When: 5:30 p.m. July 12
Details: Free evening bereavement support. Meet others grieving loss of loved ones and learn tools to help deal with grief. Individual appointments also available. Ongoing every first and third Tuesday of the month.
Contact: Cathy, 969-1733, cathyhough@hospiceofhilo.org
COMING
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT
Where: HI Adult Care
When: 9 a.m. July 19
Details: Support group for caregivers who provide assistance to someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Free respite service available.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Where: Oki Conference Room, 688 Kinoole St., Suite 115A
When: 7 p.m. July 27
Details: The room is located along the driveway. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Hawaii presents this monthly support group that helps people gain understanding and empathy for loved ones living with and recovering from mental illness. Learn more, connect with others and feel empowered.
Contact: Carolyn Oki, 935-3518 or 936-2832, carold2654@hawaiiantel.net
