Support Groups

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Alzheimer’s Association’s Persons with Dementia support group meets virtually. Register for Zoom link. 2nd Tuesday | 10-11 a.m. | 970-714-2875 | wlbandel@alz.org 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 Compassionate Friends offers friendship to bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents at Messiah Lutheran Church. 1st Tuesday | 7-8:30 p.m. | 970-434-3822 Dementia Caregiver Support Group meets at the Alzheimer’s Association office. 4th Wednesday | 1-2 p.m. | 970714-2875 | wlbandel@alz.org Dementia Support Group meets at Aspen Ridge Care Center. 2nd Tuesday | 1:30-3 p.m. | 970-640-7416 Gamblers Anonymous’ 12-step meeting is held at The Meeting Hall. Tuesdays | 7-8 p.m. | 917-363-3719 GriefShare gives support and encouragement on your grief journey at Appleton Christian Church. Wednesdays | 1-2:30 p.m. | May 4-July 27 | 970-242-7380 Grief Group for Pets meets at Roice-Hurst Humane Society. 2nd Wednesday, bi-monthly | 6-7 p.m. | 970-434-7337, ext. 103 Guitars 4 Vets meets at Western Region One Source. Tuesdays | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | 970-257-3760 Head & Neck Cancer Support Group meets at Colorado West Otolaryngologists (St. Mary’s Hospital).

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2nd Tuesday of each month at Aspen Ridge 2nd Tuesday of each month at Aspen Ridge Activity Room 1:30 - 3:00 PM Activity Room 1:30 - 3:00 PM

Open to any caregiver in the community, this group is an opportunity to Open to any caregiver in the community, this group is an opportunity to share and learn with others experiencing a similar journey caring for a loved share and learn with others experiencing a similar journey caring for a loved one with dementia. Caregivers may bring their loved one to participate. one with dementia. Caregivers may bring their loved one to participate. RSVP TO (970) 640-7416 RSVP TO (970) 640-7416

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, WesternColorado Chapter, meets at Center for Independence 2nd Saturday | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | 970-241-0315 ext. 29 HEARTBEAT/Survivors After Suicide meets at First Congregational Church. 3rd Tuesday | 7-9 p.m. | 970-7789274 Job Searching After 50 meets at Mesa County Workforce Center. 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. | 970-2982351 MACHO Men cancer support group meets at the VA Medical Center In-Patient Dining Room. 1st Thursday | 2 p.m. | 970-2982351 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 (veterans) meets at Western Region One Source. 1st Mondays | 9:30-11 a.m. | 970- 257-3760 Moms Group (veterans) meets at Western Region One Source. 1st and 4th Tuesdays | 1-3 p.m. | 970-257-3760 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. Thursdays | 6:30-8 p.m. | 970-2162232 St. Mary’s Stroke support group meets monthly virtually and in person. 3rd Friday | 1-2:30 p.m. | 970-2981980 Tai Chi for Veterans at Western Region One Source in Grand Junction. Wednesdays | 1-2 p.m. | 970-2573760 TOPS Club weight-loss support group meets at Grace Point Church. Wednesdays | 9 a.m. | 970-523-0241 TOPS Colorado 458 weight-loss support group meets at Community of Christ Church. Tuesdays | 5 p.m. | 970-628-4981 Veteran Coffee Club meets at Western Region One Source. Wednesdays | 8-10:30 a.m. | 970-257-3764 Veteran Spouses Grief and Loss ladies-only support group meets at Grand Junction Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Wednesdays | 9-10:30 a.m. | 970-263-8986 Vets 4 Vets meets at Western Region One Source. 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 at Western Region One Source. Fridays | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | 970-2573760 Yoga For Life meets at St. Mary’s Life Center Aerobics Room. Tuesdays | 5:30-6:45 p.m. | 970-2982351 Yoga for Veterans at Western Region One Source. Thursdays | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | 970-257-3760 ■

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To register for programs, call the Fruita Community Center at 970-858-0360 or visit www.fruita.org/parksrec/page/seniors

SPECIAL EVENTS

All activities take place or depart from the Fruita Senior Center unless otherwise noted.

Cinco de Mayo Luncheon

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a catered lunch. 11:30 a.m. | May 5 | $8 Healthy Brain & Body

This free seminar is held by Woo Bandel with the Alzheimer’s Association. 1 p.m. | May 11 | Free Senior Potluck

Bring a dish to share, or pay $3 at the door. Main dishes will be lasagna on May 12 and pork roast on May 26. 12 p.m. | May 12 & 26 | $3 or bring a dish Moab Hummer Safari

Join us for a two-hour 4x4 thrill ride followed by lunch at the Moab Brewery! Learn about the geology and history of the area while weaving in and out of rock canyons. There will be time to get out and take photos. 7 a.m. | May 18 | $185 Hike Flume Creek Canyon

This 4.5-mile moderate hike takes us to McInnis Canyons National Recreation Area. 8 a.m. | May 24 | $5

GAMES

Cornhole League

week adult league for adults 50 and older (there’s also a division for ages 16-49). 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Wednesdays | Fruita Community Center Back Yard | $40

Pinochle

Play pinochle with friends at the Senior Center. 10 a.m. | Tuesdays & Fridays

Game Night

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

FITNESS

Visit the Fruita Community Center for more classes!

SilverSneakers Yoga

Perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. A chair can be used for support. 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 support. 11:30 a.m. | Tuesdays

Low Impact Cardio & Strength

Ramp up your heart rate and improve strength in this low-impact fitness class. 10:15 a.m. | Wednesdays To register for these programs, call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 970-254-3866 or visit www.gjparksandrec.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Dancing, Potluck & Games

Dance to live music followed by a potluck at noon and games at 1 p.m. Most games are 50 cents per session. 10 a.m. | May 3 | Senior Recreation Center

FITNESS

Gentle Yoga

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

This choreographed class is taught to a variety of music. No partner required. 12:15-2 p.m. | Mondays | April 18 - May 16 | Lincoln Park | $15 session

SPORTS

Senior Softball League

Sign up in May for this co-ed softball league for active adults—men age 50+ and women 40+. Enrollment ends May 31. Contact Kris Martin at 970-210-7884 or email slowpitchkm13@gmail. com. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Saturdays | Columbine Park Fields

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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 Call 970-243-7408 from 8-11 a.m. to play Pinochle

THURSDAY

1:00 pm Pokeno 6:00 pm Bunco 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