
Dementia Partners Support Group
Peer-led community support for people living with dementia and their caregivers, meeting biweekly on the second and fourth Thursday evenings (6-7 p.m.) in a YMCA multipurpose room; free and open to all.
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A free, welcoming peer gathering for people living with dementia and the loved ones who support them, with space to share experiences, find connection, and build community. Open to all ages, with older adults especially welcomed.

A free, welcoming peer gathering for people living with dementia and the loved ones who support them, with space to share experiences, find connection, and build community. Open to all ages, with older adults especially welcomed.
A free, welcoming peer gathering for people living with dementia and the loved ones who support them, with space to share experiences, find connection, and build community. Open to all ages, with older adults especially welcomed.

Peer support circle for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly for facilitated conversation, shared resources, and practical coping strategies in a community setting.

Peer support circle for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly for facilitated conversation, shared resources, and practical coping strategies in a community setting.
Peer support circle for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly for facilitated conversation, shared resources, and practical coping strategies in a community setting.

A welcoming peer-support gathering for adults caring for family members, with space to share experiences, discuss caregiving challenges, and connect with others navigating similar responsibilities.

A welcoming peer-support gathering for adults caring for family members, with space to share experiences, discuss caregiving challenges, and connect with others navigating similar responsibilities.
A welcoming peer-support gathering for adults caring for family members, with space to share experiences, discuss caregiving challenges, and connect with others navigating similar responsibilities.

Relaxed contract bridge brings players together for friendly card games, mental challenge, and conversation. Newcomers are welcome at this free, recurring social gathering.

Relaxed contract bridge brings players together for friendly card games, mental challenge, and conversation. Newcomers are welcome at this free, recurring social gathering.
Relaxed contract bridge brings players together for friendly card games, mental challenge, and conversation. Newcomers are welcome at this free, recurring social gathering.

Connect with others affected by Parkinson’s through peer conversation, practical education, and shared information in a welcoming community setting focused on support, social connection, and mutual understanding.

Connect with others affected by Parkinson’s through peer conversation, practical education, and shared information in a welcoming community setting focused on support, social connection, and mutual understanding.
Connect with others affected by Parkinson’s through peer conversation, practical education, and shared information in a welcoming community setting focused on support, social connection, and mutual understanding.

A welcoming, dementia-friendly gathering pairs fall harvest crafts with reminiscence about favorite treats from years past, creating a gentle social experience for participants and their care partners.

A welcoming, dementia-friendly gathering pairs fall harvest crafts with reminiscence about favorite treats from years past, creating a gentle social experience for participants and their care partners.
A welcoming, dementia-friendly gathering pairs fall harvest crafts with reminiscence about favorite treats from years past, creating a gentle social experience for participants and their care partners.

Adult caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find peer support around the challenges of caring for loved ones. The gathering takes place in a Madison County public library.

Adult caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find peer support around the challenges of caring for loved ones. The gathering takes place in a Madison County public library.
Adult caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find peer support around the challenges of caring for loved ones. The gathering takes place in a Madison County public library.

Creative crafts, refreshments, and familiar singalongs celebrate Carl Sandburg’s local legacy in a welcoming gathering for people living with dementia and their care partners. Registration is required.

Creative crafts, refreshments, and familiar singalongs celebrate Carl Sandburg’s local legacy in a welcoming gathering for people living with dementia and their care partners. Registration is required.
Creative crafts, refreshments, and familiar singalongs celebrate Carl Sandburg’s local legacy in a welcoming gathering for people living with dementia and their care partners. Registration is required.

A welcoming social gathering for adults experiencing early-stage Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory loss and their care partners, with an optional cornhole activity and visits from registered therapy dogs.

A welcoming social gathering for adults experiencing early-stage Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory loss and their care partners, with an optional cornhole activity and visits from registered therapy dogs.
A welcoming social gathering for adults experiencing early-stage Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory loss and their care partners, with an optional cornhole activity and visits from registered therapy dogs.

A slow, gentle grief-support walk designed for widows and widowers, set among streamside trails and garden paths. Peer-led companionship creates space for remembrance, open-hearted sharing, and quiet reflection in nature.

A slow, gentle grief-support walk designed for widows and widowers, set among streamside trails and garden paths. Peer-led companionship creates space for remembrance, open-hearted sharing, and quiet reflection in nature.
A slow, gentle grief-support walk designed for widows and widowers, set among streamside trails and garden paths. Peer-led companionship creates space for remembrance, open-hearted sharing, and quiet reflection in nature.

A welcoming social hour for adults experiencing early-stage Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory loss and their care partners, with an optional activity and visits from registered therapy dogs.

A welcoming social hour for adults experiencing early-stage Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory loss and their care partners, with an optional activity and visits from registered therapy dogs.
A welcoming social hour for adults experiencing early-stage Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory loss and their care partners, with an optional activity and visits from registered therapy dogs.
Peer-led caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness center setting. Open to all caregivers seeking encouragement, shared coping strategies, and community connection.
Peer-led caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness center setting. Open to all caregivers seeking encouragement, shared coping strategies, and community connection.
Peer-led caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness center setting. Open to all caregivers seeking encouragement, shared coping strategies, and community connection.

Peer-led grief sharing for adults 21+ who have lost an adult loved one, centered on rebuilding strength of mind, body, and spirit. Free monthly meeting in the third-floor conference room with space for community connection and support.

Peer-led grief sharing for adults 21+ who have lost an adult loved one, centered on rebuilding strength of mind, body, and spirit. Free monthly meeting in the third-floor conference room with space for community connection and support.
Peer-led grief sharing for adults 21+ who have lost an adult loved one, centered on rebuilding strength of mind, body, and spirit. Free monthly meeting in the third-floor conference room with space for community connection and support.

Free farmers’ market-style food distribution connects adults with groceries and local community resources, creating an accessible neighborhood gathering focused on food access, mutual support, and practical assistance.

Free farmers’ market-style food distribution connects adults with groceries and local community resources, creating an accessible neighborhood gathering focused on food access, mutual support, and practical assistance.
Free farmers’ market-style food distribution connects adults with groceries and local community resources, creating an accessible neighborhood gathering focused on food access, mutual support, and practical assistance.

Gentle healing hike and grief circle for people navigating partner or spouse loss, centered on mutual empathy and human connection. Meet at the Carrier Park picnic table for a supportive outdoor space to share and process.

Gentle healing hike and grief circle for people navigating partner or spouse loss, centered on mutual empathy and human connection. Meet at the Carrier Park picnic table for a supportive outdoor space to share and process.
Gentle healing hike and grief circle for people navigating partner or spouse loss, centered on mutual empathy and human connection. Meet at the Carrier Park picnic table for a supportive outdoor space to share and process.

A peer-led gathering for people living with multiple sclerosis and their care partners to talk through shared challenges, coping strategies, and daily-life concerns. Expect emotional support, practical resources, and disease-related information in a clinic setting.

A peer-led gathering for people living with multiple sclerosis and their care partners to talk through shared challenges, coping strategies, and daily-life concerns. Expect emotional support, practical resources, and disease-related information in a clinic setting.
A peer-led gathering for people living with multiple sclerosis and their care partners to talk through shared challenges, coping strategies, and daily-life concerns. Expect emotional support, practical resources, and disease-related information in a clinic setting.

Compassionate peer circle for women navigating cancer, with open sharing about treatment experiences and survivorship led by a four time cancer survivor. Monthly evening meetup designed for connection, emotional support, and community resources.

Compassionate peer circle for women navigating cancer, with open sharing about treatment experiences and survivorship led by a four time cancer survivor. Monthly evening meetup designed for connection, emotional support, and community resources.
Compassionate peer circle for women navigating cancer, with open sharing about treatment experiences and survivorship led by a four time cancer survivor. Monthly evening meetup designed for connection, emotional support, and community resources.

Peer support circle for traumatic and non traumatic brain injury and stroke survivors, plus loved ones and caregivers. A calm afternoon meetup centered on sharing experiences, coping tools, and local community resources.

Peer support circle for traumatic and non traumatic brain injury and stroke survivors, plus loved ones and caregivers. A calm afternoon meetup centered on sharing experiences, coping tools, and local community resources.
Peer support circle for traumatic and non traumatic brain injury and stroke survivors, plus loved ones and caregivers. A calm afternoon meetup centered on sharing experiences, coping tools, and local community resources.

A welcoming library gathering for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers, centered on early childhood connection and shared community time. The program is hosted by Marshall Library.

A welcoming library gathering for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers, centered on early childhood connection and shared community time. The program is hosted by Marshall Library.
A welcoming library gathering for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers, centered on early childhood connection and shared community time. The program is hosted by Marshall Library.

Free adult group walks provide a recurring chance to get outside, stay active, and connect with the Southside community. The 10-session program meets weekly for neighborhood walking and social exercise.

Free adult group walks provide a recurring chance to get outside, stay active, and connect with the Southside community. The 10-session program meets weekly for neighborhood walking and social exercise.
Free adult group walks provide a recurring chance to get outside, stay active, and connect with the Southside community. The 10-session program meets weekly for neighborhood walking and social exercise.