WEDNESDAY, Sept. 19
TALK STORY TOO, BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Where: Hilo Medical Center, 1285 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo
When: 6 p.m. Sept. 19
Details: New group meets third Wednesday each month for emotional support, education via Leukemia & Lymphoma Society San Diego/Hawaii Chapter. For all with cancer, families and caregivers.
Contact: Donna Faria, 968- 7050, donna.faria3@gmail.com
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Where: Aging and Disability Resource Center, Hilo
When: 10 a.m. Sept. 19
Details: All Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities meetings are open to public.
Contact: Sandy Arriola, 961- 8005, sarriola@co.hawaii.hi.us
THURSDAY, Sept. 20
DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS
Where: Hawaii Island Adult Care
When: 9 a.m. Sept. 20
Details: Support for caregivers. Free respite service offered.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
COMING
PUNA BAPTIST SPA DAY
Where: Puna Baptist Church
When: 10 AM-3 p.m. Sept. 22
Details: Nails, eyebrows, facials, massages, haircuts; $5-$20, Monique’s Amazing Makeovers 10 a.m. to noon. Pamper yourself and support Puna Baptist Youth Group.
Contact: Keri-Ann Harkness, 965-9970, PunaBaptistChurch@gmail.com
BEREAVEMENT CAMP
Where: Pahala Plantation Cottages
When: 8 a.m. Oct. 27
Details: Hospice of Hilo two-day Family Bereavement Camp. Supportive environment lets campers of all ages learn positive ways to share feelings, learn new ways to cope. Call to register. Free.
Contact: Fujio Sato, 969- 1733, fujio@hospiceofhilo.org
NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT
Where: Oki Conference Rm, 688 Kinoole St. Suite 115A
When: 7 p.m. Sept. 28
Details: National Alliance on Mental Illness-HI monthly group helps people gain understanding, empathy forloved ones living with and recovering from mental illness. Learn more, connect with others, feel empowered.
Contact: Carolyn Oki, 935-3518 or 936-2832, carold2654@hawaiiantel.net
ONGOING
AL-ANON IN EAST HAWAII
Where: Varies
When: regularly scheduled
Details: Al-Anon Family Groups help anyone troubled by someone else’s drinking. Call for support, schedules. Visit www.afghawaii.org.
Contact: 24-hour line, 935- 0971; info@afghawaii.org
HOSPICE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT DROP-IN GROUP
Where: Hospice of Hilo
When: 10 a.m. Tuesdays
Details: Get help in coping with loss of loved one. Private counseling also available. Free.
Contact: Cathy, 969-1733, cathyhough@hospiceofhilo.org
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE
Where: Hospice of Hilo
When: 5:30 p.m.
Details: Free bereavement counseling for all who have lost a loved one to suicide; second Tuesday of the month.
Contact: Cathy, 969-1733, cathyhough@hospiceofhilo.org
HOSPICE EVENING GROUP
Where: Hospice of Hilo
When: 5:30 p.m.
Details: Meet others grieving loss of loved one; get tools to cope. First & third Tuesdays. Private counseling available. Free.
Contact: Cathy, 969-1733, cathyhough@hospiceofhilo.org
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT
Where: HI Adult Care
When: 9 a.m. third Thursday
Details: For all who help someone who is forgetful. Free respite service available.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
ALTERNATIVE NATURAL MEDICINE
Where: Hilo Church of God
When: 6-7 p.m. Thursdays
Details: Meets weekly.
Contact: Michele, 640-2407; Michele_Robles@yahoo.com
CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS, HILO
Where: Central Christian Church
When: 1-2 p.m. Thursdays
Details: Fellowship of men and women working to develop healthy relationships.
Contact: Cheryl, 333-1467, mackenzie@hawaiiantel.net
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Where: Central Christian Church, 109 Haili St., Hilo
When: Noon Tuesdays
