COMING
NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS IN BABIES
Where: Hilo Woman’s Club
When: 7 p.m. Jan. 7
Details: Presentation by Kathleen Porter, director of the Center for Natural Alignment, explores new insights into developmental stages of infants that offer new possibilities for addressing the growing health crisis facing many children today. Free.
Contact: Kathleen Porter, 503-505-1996, info@naturalposturesolutions.com
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT
Where: Church of Holy Cross
When: 10 a.m. Jan. 8
Details: Assistance from knowledgeable community members, Alzheimer’s Association. Helpful tips and opportunity to network. If you help someone, then come and be helped. Meets second Tuesday of month.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS
Where: Aging/Disability RC
When: 5 p.m. Jan. 9
Details: Support for all who help someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Association info and support. (Meets second Wednesday of each month.)
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
FORGETFUL? SUPPORT GROUP FOR YOU
Where: Aging/Disability RC
When: 5 p.m. Jan. 9
Details: Support for forgetful people and their family. Alzheimer’s Association information and support. (Second Wednesday of each month.)
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
MALL WALKERS PROGRAM
Where: Prince Kuhio Plaza
When: 9:30 a.m. Jan. 15
Details: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 15 through March 21, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.
Contact: 959-3555, beverly. crudele@ggp.com
DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS
Where: HI Adult Care, Hilo
When: 9 a.m. Jan. 17
Details: Support for caregivers who help someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Association will provide information and support. Free respite service available. (Meets on third Thursday of each month.)
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
CAREGIVER RESPITE DAY
Where: HI Adult Care, Hilo
When: 9 a.m. Jan. 19
Details: Talk with others. Learn about community services that help with stressful caregiving. “Let’s Talk Food” with Audrey Wilson; College of Pharmacy “Health and Wellness” with Kathy Anderson. Enjoy foot/back massage, Zumba, games, lots of laughter. Adult care provided.
Contact: Maile Young, 961- 3747, myoung2@hawaiiislandadultcare.org
HAWAIIAN HEALING
Where: Kilauea Visitor Center, HVNP
When: 10 a.m. Jan. 30
Details: Learn how Hawaiian plants are used as medicine. Kaohu Monfort shares knowledge of native plants, including how noni, kukui, olena, others can heal and nourish.
Contact: 985-6011, havo_ interpretation@nps.gov
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 MEETS AROUND ISLE
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 HELPS THE FAMILIES
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 HELPS FRIENDS, FAMILY
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
