Caregiver Resource Network
Community Events Calendar
January 2003

January 2 (7:00 PM). Caregiver Support Group.
For caregivers of individuals who have Alzheimer's or related dementias. Open to the public. Co-sponsored by Clark Retirement Community. Meets at Clark Retirement Community, 1551 Franklin St. SE, Grand Rapids.
Contact: Sharon Foote
Phone: (616) 954-2662
Cost: Free

January 6 (12:30 to 2:30 PM). Caregiver Support Group.
For caregivers of individuals who have Alzheimer's or related dementias. Open to the public. Co-sponsored by CareTree Adult Day Health Services. Respite for loved one available free of charge - call ahead to make arrangements. Meets at CareTree, 4065 Saladin Dr. SE, Grand Rapids.
Contact: Betsy
Phone: (616)464-3665
Cost: Free

January 7 (7:00 PM). Heather Hills Caregiver Support Group. For caregivers of individuals who have Alzheimer's or related dementias. Open to the public. Free respite for loved one. Meets at Conference Room, Heather Hills Care Center, 1157 Medical Park Drive SE, Grand Rapids.
Contact: Carmen Bassage or Tina Talsma
Phone: (616)949-7310
Cost: Free

January 14 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM). Family Life Center Caregiver Support Group. For caregivers of individuals who have Alzheimer's or related dementias. Open to the public. Lunch provided at no cost. Meets at Conference Room, Family Life Center, 1256 Walker Ave. NW, Grand Rapids.
Contact: Sherry Gaines
Phone: (616) 456-1620
Cost: Free

January 14 (1:30 PM) Caregiver Support Group. For caregivers of individuals who have Alzheimer's or related dementias. Open to the public. Co-sponsored by Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. Meets at Pine Rest, Mulder Center, 300 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids.
Contact: Sue Kolean
Phone: (800) 893-8365
Cost: Free

January 16 (7 - 9 PM) - Alzheimer's Caregiver Education. Topic: Overview of Alzheimer's & Related Disorders, Madelon Krissoff, MD. Meets at Emerald Meadows, 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE, Grand Rapids.
Contact: Sue Kolean
Phone: (616) 392-8365 Fax (616) 392-1712
Cost: Free

January 16 (12:30 to 2:30 PM). Caregiver Support Group. For caregivers of individuals who have Alzheimer's or related dementias. Open to the public. Co-sponsored by CareTree Adult Day Health Services. Respite for loved one available free of charge - call ahead to make arrangements. Meets at CareTree, 4065 Saladin Dr. SE, Grand Rapids.
Contact: Betsy
Phone: (616)464-3665
Cost: Free

January 18 (1:30 PM) Caregiver Support Group. For caregivers of individuals who have Alzheimer's or related dementias. Open to the public. Meets at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, 3000 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids.
Contact: ME Barwacz or Sue Marsh
Phone: (616) 243-5682
Cost: Free

January 20 (11:30 AM - 1:30 PM) - Helping Helpers. A support and educational group designed to provide caregivers with the opportunity to openly share their experiences with other caregivers, obtain information and link with community resources. Meets at Calvary Church - Room 139, 777 East Beltline, Grand Rapids.
Contact: Rev. Doug Stimers
Phone: (616) 281-6516
Cost: Free

January 21 (9:00-10:30 AM) Men's Caregiver Support Group. Monthly program co-sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association & Gerontology Network. Meet at Burton Heights CRC, 1970 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids
Contact: Kevin O'Hara
Phone: 1-800-893-8365 or (616) 977-3300 Ext. 230
Cost: Free

January 23 (10:30 AM - 2:30 PM) - Get Away Day. Lunch at Timbers Inn Restaurant, 6555 Belding Road NE, and visit Essentials (Aromatherapy Store). A program designed to provide caregivers with the opportunity to enjoy some time for themselves, away from the duties of caregiving in a fun, recreational outing. Meet at CareTree at 10:30 AM, or at restaurant at 11:30 AM. Tell Betsy if you will ride in the van, meet at the restaurant, or need respite care for your loved one.
Contact: Betsy at CareTree.
Phone: (616) 464-3665
Cost: Pay for own lunch.

January 23 (7 - 9 PM) - Alzheimer's Caregiver Education. Topic: Legal & Financial Issues. Carolyn Dellenbush, attny. Meets at Emerald Meadows, 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE, Grand Rapids.
Contact: Sue Kolean
Phone: (616) 392-8365 Fax (616) 392-1712
Cost: Free

January 30 (7 - 9 PM) - Alzheimer's Caregiver Education. Topic: Coping & Community Resources. Sue. Kolean, Program Director, Alzheimer's Association. Meets at Emerald Meadows, 6117 Charlevoix Woods Ct. SE, Grand Rapids.
Contact: Sue Kolean
Phone: (616) 392-8365 Fax (616) 392-1712
Cost: Free