WEDNESDAY, Dec. 12
MEDICARE WEBINAR
Where: www.hawaiiship.org
When: 8 a.m. Dec. 12
Details: Are you new to Medicare and want to learn about the options that are available to you? Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program offers a webinar every other month for people to listen, learn and ask questions.
Contact: Pamela Cunningham, 1-888-875-9229, help@ hawaiiship.org
THURSDAY, Dec. 13
GRIEF NEVER TAKES A HOLIDAY
Where: Church of the Holy Apostle
When: 6 p.m. Dec. 13
Details: Handling grief is always difficult, but it’s more intense over the holiday season. Benson Medina and Lani Weigert focus on managing grief during the holidays, adjusting to change after a serious loss and starting anew for 2013. Free.
Contact: Benson, 286-6559, benson@rtgrief.com
PROSTATE CANCER
Where: Church of Holy Cross
When: Noon Dec. 13
Details: Share concerns and experiences in supportive, positive environment. Prostate cancer survivors assist others in understanding unfamiliar terms, medical language and procedures. No registration fee. Meets on second Thursday of each month. Caregivers also encouraged to attend.
Contact: Al Manliguis, 935- 2723, cecily.nago@cancer.org
COMING
CAREGIVER RESPITE
Where: HI Adult Care, Hilo
When: 9 a.m. Dec. 15
Details: Meet other caregivers, learn tips from each other, become aware of helpful community services that are available to help balance your stressful schedule. Enjoy foot soaks/massage; chair and table back massages. Relax with taichi, games, prizes, lots of laughter. Adult care provided. $10 fee, with scholarships available.
Contact: Maile Young, 961- 3747, myoung2@hawaiiislandadultcare.org
DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS
Where: Hawaii Island Adult Care
When: 9 a.m. Dec. 20
Details: Support group for caregivers who help someone who suffers from forgetfulness. Alzheimer’s Association will provide information and support. Free respite service.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
ONGOING
HAWAIIAN ACRES AL-ANON
Where: Hawaiian Acres Comm. Center, 8th/C Road, Kurtistown
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sundays
Details: Free support for anyone impacted by another’s drinking.
Contact: Hotline: 935-0971; Alanon96760@outlook.com
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Where: Varies
When: Regularly scheduled
Details: Want to stop drinking? Call for support, meeting info. Visit www.hawaiiaa.org.
Contact: AA, 961-6133
AL-ANON IN EAST HAWAII
Where: Varies
When: Regularly scheduled
Details: Family groups help all troubled by another’s drinking. 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 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 and 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
