June 2003

Caregiver Resource Network
Community Events Calendar
June 2003

Please call ahead to confirm time and place.
All meetings are open to the public and cost free, unless otherwise noted.

June 2 (7:00 PM). *Caregiver Support Group.
For caregivers of individuals who have Alzheimer's or related dementias. Co-sponsored by Alzheimer's Assoc. and Clark Retirement Community. Meets at Clark Retirement Community, 1551 Franklin St. SE, GR.
Contact: Amy Moy
Phone: (616) 954-2662

June 2 (1:00 to 2:30 PM). Web Seminar: The Individual and Family Experience of Early-Stage Dementia. Daniel Kuhn, Leslie Dennis and Barbara Dennis. Co-presented by professionals and persons with early-stage Alzheimer's. Co-sponsored by Alzheimer's Association and American Society on Aging. A convenient and cost-effective opportunity to provide education for staff members, volunteers and support group facilitators (CEU's available).
Contact: www.asaging.org/webseminars or www.alz.org
Cost: ASA members/Partners: $75 site, $25 individual per session

June 3 (7:00 PM). *Heather Hills Caregiver Support Group. For caregivers of individuals who have Alzheimer's or related dementias. Co-sponsored by Alzheimer's Association and Heather Hills Care Center. 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

June 5,12,19,26 (1:00 - 4:00 PM). Family Caregiver Training. Practical information to help cope with personal care, safety, stress and more. Sponsored by Gerontology Network. Free onsite respite. Meets at CareTree Adult Day Services, Georgetown United Methodist Church, 2766 Baldwin, Jenison.
Contact: Mary
Phone: (616) 977-3300 ext. 237

June 3, 10, 17, 24 (6-8 PM). Family Support Groups. This is a time for people who are on a cancer journey with someone they love to come together to discuss issues, give information to one another and be part of a supportive community. Meets at Gilda's Club, 1806 Bridge NW,
Grand Rapids.
Contact: Beth Jepson
Phone: 453-8300

June 4, 11 (further dates to be announced) (11:30 AM - 1:30 PM) - Helping Helpers - New Group starting. 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 Westminster Church - Room, Grand Rapids.
Contact: Church Office
Phone: (616) 456-1456

June 5 (12:30 to 2:30 PM). *Caregiver Support Group.
For caregivers of individuals who have Alzheimer's or related dementias. Co-sponsored by Alzheimer's Association and 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.
For Information call: Sue Kolean @ (800) 337-3827
For respite call: Betsy (616) 464-3665

June 5, 12, 19, 26, (10-12 AM). Family Support Groups. This is a time for people who are on a cancer journey with someone they love to come together to discuss issues, give information to one another and be part of a supportive community. Meets at Gilda's Club, 1806 Bridge NW, Grand Rapids.
Contact: Beth Jepson
Phone: 453-8300
June 8 (2:00 - 4:00 PM) ALS Support Group. Features both joint and separate meetings for caregivers and care recipients. Meets at 1st Evangelical Covenant Church, 1933 Tremont Blvd. NW, Grand Rapids. No registration is required.
Contact: West Michigan Chapter of ALS
Phone: ( 616) 459-1900 or (800) 387-7121

June 10 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM). *Side-by-Side Adult Day Services Caregiver Support Group. For caregivers of individuals who have Alzheimer's or related dementias. Co-sponsored by Alzheimer's Association and Side-By-Side Adult Day Services. 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

June 12 (1:30 PM) *Caregiver Support Group. For caregivers of individuals who have Alzheimer's or related dementias. Co-sponsored by Alzheimer's Association and Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. Meets at Pine Rest, Mulder Center, 300 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids.
Contact: Sue Kolean
Phone: (800) 337-3827

June 16 (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

June 17 (9:00-10:30 AM) *Men's Caregiver Support Group. Monthly program co-sponsored by Alzheimer's Association & Gerontology Network. Meet at Burton Heights CRC, 1970 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids
Contact: Kevin O'Hara
Phone: 1-800-337-3827 or (616) 977-3300 Ext. 230

June 18 (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM) - Helping Helpers--New Group starting. 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 Kentwood Community Church, Rm. 123, 1200 60th St. SE, Grand Rapids.
Contact: Sue Tomlinson
Phone: (616) 455-1740

June 19 (12:30 to 2:30 PM). *Caregiver Support Group. For caregivers of individuals who have Alzheimer's or related dementias. Co-sponsored by Alzheimer's Association and 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.
For Information call: Sue Kolean @ (800) 337-3827
For respite call: Betsy (616) 464-3665

June 20 (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM). Caregiver Training. Losing Your World: Understanding the Behaviors of Individuals with Dementia. Sponsored by Gerontology Network Services. The world of the person with dementia will be explored, including origins of difficult behaviors, and approaches for prevention and de-escalation. CEU's available. Meets at GRCC Applied Technology Center, 143 Bostwick, Grand Rapids.
Contact: Mary
Phone: (616) 977-3300 ext. 237 or 1-888-243-3144 ext. 237
Cost: $45 for full day, $25 for half day, includes lunch

June 21 (1:30 PM) *Caregiver Support Group. For caregivers of individuals who have Alzheimer's or related dementias. Co-sponsored by Alzheimer's Association and Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. Meets at Pine Rest, Mulder Center, 300 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids.
Contact: Sue Kolean
Phone: (800) 337-3827

June 24 (7:00 - 9:00 PM) Support Group for Family & Friends of Aging Adults. Meet at Holland Home, 2100 Raybrook SE, Grand Rapids.
For Information contact: Julie Griffin (616) 243-8116; or Ron Rozema (616) 235-5029

June 26 (10:30 AM - 3:30 PM) Get Away Day - An Architectural Tour of the newly refurbished GR Public Library, 111 Library St., NE. and lunch at the Library Café. A fun, recreational outing planned by caregivers and staff. This program is designed to provide caregivers with the opportunity to enjoy some time for themselves, away from the duties of caregiving. Meet at CareTree at 10:30 AM. Call ahead if you need respite care for your loved one, or to ride in the van.
Contact: Betsy: reservations by June 19.
Phone: (616) 464-3665
Cost: Pay for own lunch.

* June topic for Alzheimer's Groups listed is: 5 Stages of Grief