Support Groups

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50+ Networking Group through Mesa County Workforce Center meets virtually. You must be registered as a job seeker at www. connectingcolorado.com to join. 1st & 3rd Thursdays | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | 970-248-7560 A Course in Miracles, a spiritual self-study program, meets virtually. Call for Zoom link. Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m. | 801-3698995 Alzheimer’s Association’s Persons with Dementia group meets virtually. Contact for Zoom link. 2nd Tuesday | 10-11 a.m. | 970-714-2875 | wlbandel@alz.org Caregiver Support Group meets at Cappella, 628 26 1/2 Road. 1st Thursday | 1:30-3 p.m. | 970-822-7070 Caregiver Support Group meets at Aspen Ridge, 622 28 1/4 Road. 2nd Tuesday | 1:30-3 p.m. | 970-640-7416 Compassionate Friends offers friendship to bereaved families at Messiah Lutheran Church, 840 N. 11th St. 1st Tuesday | 7-8:30 p.m. | 970-434-3822 Dementia Caregiver Support Group meets at the Alzheimer’s Association, 2232 N. 7th St. 4th Wednesday | 1-2 p.m. | 970714-2875 | wlbandel@alz.org Dementia Support Group meets at Aspen Ridge, 622 28 1/4 Road. 2nd Tuesday | 1:30-3 p.m. | 970-640-7416 Gamblers Anonymous meets at The Meeting Hall. Tuesdays | 7-8 p.m. | 917-363-3719 Guitars 4 Vets meets at Western Region One Source, 482 28 Road. Tuesdays | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | 970-257-3760 Head & Neck Cancer Support Group meets at Colorado West Otolaryngologists, 2515 Foresight Circle. 1st Tuesday | 6:30-8 p.m. | 970-2452400 Healing Hands Hour meets in St. Mary’s Hospital’s Reflection Room. Thursdays | 12-1 p.m. | 970-298- 2351 Hearing Loss of America meets at Center for Independence, 740 Gunnison Ave. 2nd Saturday | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | 970-241-0315 ext. 29 HEARTBEAT/Survivors After Suicide meets at First Congregational Church, 1425 N. 5th St. 3rd Tuesday | 7-9 p.m. | 970-7789274 Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma Support Group meets in St. Mary’s Hospital’s Reflection Room. 3rd Monday | 4-5 p.m. | 970-2982351 MACHO Men cancer support group meets at the VA Medical Center, 2121 North Ave. 1st Thursday | 2 p.m. | 970-298-2351 Mending Hearts is for any adult who has experienced the death of a loved one. Call for location. Thursdays | 2-3:30 p.m. | 970-2572390 Mens Health Group for Veterans meets at Western Region One Source, 482 28 Road. 1st Mondays | 9:30-11 a.m. | 970- 257-3760 Moms Group for Veterans meets at Western Region One Source, 482 28 Road. 1st and 4th Tuesdays | 1-3 p.m. | 970-257-3760 National Alliance on Mental Illness meets at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1210 17 1/2 Road in Fruita. 4th Tuesday | 6-7:30 p.m. | www. NAMIWS.org | 970-462-3989 Parents of Addicted Loved Ones meets in the downstairs conference room at the Freedom Institute, 930 Main St. Thursdays | 6:30-8 p.m. | 970-2162232 | tammytway@gmail.com Overeaters Anonymous for people with compulsive eating and food behaviors, meets at Unity Church, 3205 N. 12th St. Saturdays | 9-10 a.m. | 970-250-8435 S.M.A.R.T. Addiction Recovery meets via Zoom. Call for details. 801-369-8995 | www.smartrecovery. org St. Mary’s Stroke Support Group meets virtually and in person. 3rd Friday | 1-2:30 p.m. | 970-2981980 Tai Chi for Veterans meets at Western Region One Source, 482 28 Road. Wednesdays | 1-2 p.m. | 970-2573760 Thyroid Support Group meets at Grand Valley Wellness, 605 28 1/4 Road 4th Mondays | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | 970263-2661 TOPS for weight loss meets at Grace Point Church, 606 28 1/4 Road. Wednesdays | 9 a.m. | 970-5230241 TOPS 458 for weight loss meets at Community of Christ Church, 2880 B 1/2 Road. Tuesdays | 1 p.m. | 970-628-4981 Veteran Spouses Grief and Loss ladies-only meets at Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2830 Riverside Pkwy. Wednesdays | 9-10:30 a.m. | 970-263-8986 Vets 4 Vets meets at Western Region One Source, 482 28 Road. Fridays | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | 970-257-3760 Woman to Woman cancer support group meets in St. Mary’s Hospital’s Reflection Room. 3rd Thursday | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | 970-298-2351 Women Veterans Tai Chi meets at Western Region One Source, 482 28 Road. Fridays | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | 970-2573760

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SOFAS, SECTIONALS, CHAIRS AND A WHOLE LOT MORE!

865 North Avenue | Grand Junction | 970-243-0634 STORE HOURS: Monday-Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm | Sunday 12:00 pm-4 pm

Registration is required for all activities. To register for programs, call 970-858-0360 or visit www.fruita.org/parksrec/page/seniors

FOOD

Senior Potluck

Come to the Senior Center for a potluck featuring chicken fried steak. Register at least 72 hours in advance. 12 p.m. | Jan. 19 | Free

Food for Thought: Peanut Butter

Enjoy dishes made with peanut butter and bring your own to share. 1 p.m. | Jan. 23 | Free

HIKES & TRIPS

Hike: Alcove Nature Trail Hike - Colorado National Monument

Take an easy one-mile roundtrip hike to an ancient sand dune alcove. Meet at the Senior Center and carpool to the trailhead. 12:30 p.m. | Jan. 10 | $5 Hike: Kodel’s Canyon Trail Hike

Walk Kodel Canyons’s three-mile roundtrip K2K1-K2 trails to see old west history. This trail is rated easy to moderate depending on conditions the day of the hike. Carpool from the Senior Center. 12:45 p.m. | Jan. 18 | $5

GAMES

Pinochle

Come to the Senior Center to play this trick-taking aceten card game. Play with someone you know or join a new table and meet new people. 10 a.m. | Tuesdays & Fridays

Afternoon Games

Play dominoes, Mexican train and many other games at the Senior Center. 1 p.m. | Tuesdays To register for these programs, call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 970-254-3866 or visit www.gjparksandrec.org.

CLASSES

Senior Computer Classes 50+

Register online for free computer and smart phone workshops and seminars. 10-11 a.m. Mondays | 2-3 p.m. Thursdays | Free Vegetable Garden Planning

Plan your summer garden now! 10-11:30 a.m. | Jan. 29 | Lincoln Park Barn | $10

FITNESS

Tai Chi for Health

Classes have been delayed but will resume on January 18. Tai Chi fosters physical and mental health improvement and aids spiritual growth. 8-9 a.m. Wednesdays | 9-10 a.m. Thursdays | Lincoln Park Barn | $8 drop in, $60 for 10-punch pass Gentle Yoga

Develop flexibility of mind and body in a fun, supportive environment. 8-9 a.m. | Tuesdays & Fridays | Lincoln Park Barn | $8 drop in, $60 10-punch pass Line Dance

Choreographed dances taught to a variety of music. 12:15-2 p.m. | Mondays | Lincoln Park Barn | $6 drop in, $20 5-week session

SPORTS

Youth Basketball Volunteer Coach Opportunities

Coach basketball for boys from first to eighth grade. Six- to eight-week seasons January through March. To apply: www.government jobs.com/ careers/gjcity/transferjobs Indoor Drop-In Pickleball Bookcliff Activity Center: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sun | 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Sat Lincoln Park Barn: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wed | 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri $7 drop in, $50 10-punch pass

Senior Recreation Center activities

550 Ouray Ave., Grand Junct. 970-243-7408

Open to adults 50 and older 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

MONDAY

9:00 am Cribbage & Games 12:00 p.m. Canasta 1:00 pm Card Bingo

TUESDAY

8:00 am Pinochle (DD) 9:00 am Pool Tournament & Games 1:00 pm Bingo

WEDNESDAY

9:00 am Games 9:30 am Pool 1:00 pm Pinochle Call 970-243-7408 before 9 a.m. to play Pinochle

THURSDAY

9:00 am Games 10:00 am Craft Share 12:00 pm Pokeno 1:00 pm Rummikub

FRIDAY

9:00 a.m. Pool Tournament & Games 12:00 p.m. Canasta 12:45 p.m. Bridge

SATURDAY

9:00 am Games 10:00 am Tai Chi 1:00 pm Bingo