Support Groups

Montrose & Delta MeSa County SUPPORT GROUPSMeSa County

Caregiver Connections meets on Zoom. Tuesdays | 10-11:30 a.m. | 970-257-2390 Caregiver Support Group meets at Cappella Grand Junction. Call to RSVP. 1st Thursday | 1:30-3 p.m. | 970-822-7070 Caregiver Support Group meets at Aspen Ridge Care Center. 2nd Tuesday | 1:30-3 p.m. | 970-640-7416 Come Back Yoga is open to veterans and their caregivers at Western Region One Source. Wednesdays | 2:15-3:15 p.m. | 970-257-3764 Compassionate Friends offers friendship and understanding to be- reaved parents, siblings and grandparents at Unity Church. 1st Tuesday | 7-8:30 p.m. | 970-434-3822 Gamblers Anonymous’ 12-step meeting is held at The Meeting Hall, 1938 N. First St. in Grand Junction. Tuesdays | 7-8 p.m. | 917-363-3719 GriefShare, a nondenominational Christ-based support group for those mourning the death of a loved one, meets at Clifton Christian Church, 3241 F 1⁄4 Road. Mondays | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | 970-628-1453 Grief Group for Pets meets at Roice-Hurst Humane Society, 362 28 Road. 2nd Wednesday, bi-monthly | 6-7 p.m. | 970-434-7337, ext. 103 Head & Neck Cancer Support Group meets at Colorado West Otolaryngologists (St. Mary’s Hospital). 1st Tuesday | 6:30-8 p.m. | 970-245-2400 Healing Hands Hour meets in St. Mary’s Hospital’s Reflection Room. Thursdays | 12-1 p.m. | 970-2982351 Hearing Loss of America, Western Colorado Chapter, meets at the 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. Fifth St. 3rd Tuesday | 7-9 p.m. | 970-778-9274 Job Searching After 50 meets at Mesa County Workforce Center. You must register as a job seeker at www.connectingcolorado.com. 1st & 3rd Thursdays | 8:30-10 a.m. | 970-248-7560 Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma Support Group meets in St. Mary’s Hospital’s Reflection Room. 3rd Monday | 4-5 p.m. | 970-298-2351 MACHO Men cancer support group meets at the VA Medical Center In-Patient Dining, 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. | 970-257-2390 Mindful Pain Management meets at Western Region One Source, 428 28 Road. Fridays | 1 p.m. | 970-257-3764 MS Breakfast Group meets at Village Inn, 757 Horizon Drive. 1st Tuesday | 9 a.m. | 970-985-4935 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) meets at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fruita. 4th Tuesday | 6-7:30 p.m. | www.NAMIWS.org | 970-462-3989 Parents (Family) of Addicted Loved Ones meets at Four Winds, 1235 Bookcliff Ave. Thursdays | 6:30-8 p.m. | 970-216-2232 PTSD Support Group meets at Western Region One Source, 428 28 Road. Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m. | 970-257-3764 St. Mary’s Stroke support group meets monthly virtually and in person. 3rd Friday | 1-2:30 p.m. | 970-2981980 TOPS Club weight-loss support group meets at Grace Point Church, 606 28 3⁄4 Road. Wednesdays | 9 a.m. | 970-523-0241 TOPS Colorado 458 weight-loss support group meets at Community of Christ Church, 2880 B 1/2 Road. Tuesdays | 5 p.m. | 970-628-4981 Veteran Coffee Club meets at Western Region One Source. Wednesdays | 8:30-10:30 a.m. | 970-257-3764 Veteran Peer Support meets weekly at Western Region One Source. Wednesdays | 2-3 p.m. | 970-257-3764 Veteran Spouses Grief and Loss ladies-only support group meets at the Grand Junction Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Wednesdays | 9-10:30 a.m. | 970-263-8986 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 Yoga For Life meets at the St. Mary’s Life Center Aerobics Room. Tuesdays | 5:30-6:45 p.m. | 970-298-2351 Yoga for Military Members offers a free beginner yoga class for military members and their family Wednesdays | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | 970-257-3760 ■

To register for programs, call the Fruita Community Center at 970-858-0360 ext. 6408, or register at www.fruita.org/parksrec/page/senior-programs-andactivities. All activities currently require preregistration.

SPECIAL EVENTS

All activities are at the Fruita Senior Center unless noted otherwise

Senior Potluck

Bring a dish to share, otherwise the cost is $3 at the door. 12 p.m. | 1st & 3rd Thursdays | $3

National Pizza Day

Celebrate National Pizza Day with a pizza party! Sign up before Monday, February 7. 12 p.m. | February 9 | $3

Valentine’s Day Painting Class

Participants will make a floral-themed painting! All materials are included. Space is limited, so register today! 2 p.m. | February 14 | $20

Food for Thought: Sweet Potato

Let’s talk, eat and discuss sweet potatoes on National Sweet Potato Day! Bring your favorite sweet potato-themed food to share. 1 p.m. | February 22 | Free

GAMES

Game Night

Play dominoes, Mexican train and many other games at the Senior Center. 5 p.m. | 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Pinochle

Play pinochle with friends at the Senior Center. Don’t forget to wear red on February 4 for National Wear Red Day. 10 a.m. | Tuesdays & Fridays

FITNESS

SilverSneakers Yoga

Move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. 11:30 a.m. | Mondays & Fridays

SilverSneakers Classic

Strengthen muscles and increase range of movement for daily life activities. A chair can be used for seated exercises or standing support. 11:30 a.m. | Tuesdays

SilverSneakers Circuit

Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance with a standing circuit workout. Upper body strength work with handheld weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball is alternated with non-impact aerobic choreography. 11:30 a.m. | Wednesdays & Thursdays To register for these programs, call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 970-254-3866 or visit www.gjparksandrec.org.

Senior Center Valentine Brunch

Join us for a special Valentine brunch at the Senior Center! 10 a.m. | February 10 | 550 Ouray Ave., Grand Junction

FITNESS

Gentle Yoga

Learn flexibility of your mind and body. 8-9 a.m. | Tuesdays & Fridays | Lincoln Park Barn | $7 drop-in, $50 10-punch pass

Line Dance

This choreographed class is taught to a variety of music. No partner required. Drop in or register for the session (Feb. 28-March 28). 12:50-2 p.m. | Mondays | Lincoln Park Barn | $15 session, $5 drop-in Indoor Pickleball

Indoor play runs through early March. Equipment is available to borrow. SilverSneakers and Renew Active eligible. Visit www.gjpr.org/pickleball for an updated schedule. Cost is $7 to drop in and $50 for a 10-punch pass. Bookcliff Activity Center: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays | 4-7 p.m. Saturdays Lincoln Park Barn: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays | 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays

NEWS & PROGRAMS

Hiring Part-Time/Seasonal

Are you a retiree looking for a part time or seasonal job with flexible hours? Visit www.gjcity. org/jobs for details. NEW! Annual Pool Memberships available

Residents can now purchase a lower cost annual membership to enjoy the Orchard Mesa Pool and the Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool. Annual passes for seniors (age 60+) are $200, adults (age 1859) are $245, and youth (ages 3-17) are $180. Family passes for up to four members are $425. Memberships can also be paid monthly. Visit www.gjpr.org/aquatics for more information.

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 6:00 pm Pinochle (DD)

TUESDAY

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

WEDNESDAY

9:00 am Crafts & Games 9:30 am Pool 1:00 pm Pinochle

THURSDAY

1st Thursday 10:00 am Dance 12:00 pm Potluck Lunch 1:00 pm Pokeno 6:00 pm Bunco 2nd Thursday 1:00 pm Pokeno 6:00 pm Bunco 3rd Thursday 9:00 am Darts 10:00 am Cribbage 12:00 pm Pokeno 6:00 pm Bunco 4th Thursday 10:00 am Cribbage 12:00 pm Pokeno 6:00 pm Bunco

FRIDAY

9:00 a.m. Pool Tournament & Games 12:45 p.m. Bridge 1:00 p.m. Canasta

SATURDAY

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