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 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 families 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). 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 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. 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 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 ■

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

ACTIVITIES

Senior Potluck

Main dishes will be country fried steak on June 9 and coconut shrimp on June 23. We’ll also play Bunco and celebrate June birthdays on the 23rd. 12 p.m. | June 9 & 23 | $3 or bring a dish Food for Thought

This month’s featured food is almonds! 1-2 p.m. | June 13 | Free Game Night

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

HIKES & TRIPS

Flume Creek Canyon

This 3.6-mile easy hike takes us to the canyon edge of the Colorado River for some amazing views! 7 a.m. | June 7 | $5

Ute Indian Museum & Fort Uncompahgre

This day-trip to Delta and Montrose includes tours of these historical museums with lunch. 8 a.m. | June 15 | $75

Hike Miracle Rock

Carpool to the trail head for Miracle Rock on Glade Park with a packed lunch, water, snacks and sunscreen! This easy hike is 1 mile. 7 a.m. | June 29 | $5

CLASSES

Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Identify the early signs of Alzheimer’s in this free seminar by Woo Bandel with the Alzheimer’s Association. 1-2 p.m. | June 8 | Free Scam-Proof Your Life Seminar

AARP ElderWatch presents on how to spot and avoid the latest scammer tactics to protect your money. 1 p.m. | June 20 | Free Community Conversations

Join the Area Agency on Aging to discuss the future of aging in your community. 1:30 p.m. | June 24 | Free

FITNESS

Visit the Fruita Community Center for more classes!

Tai Chi/QiGong

1 p.m. | Mondays & Fridays SilverSneakers Yoga

11:30 a.m. | Mondays & Fridays SilverSneakers Classic

11:30 a.m. | Tuesdays SilverSneakers Circuit

11:30 a.m. | Wednesdays & Thursdays Low Impact Cardio & Strength

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

Music & Dance at the Senior Center

Dance to live music at the Senior Recreation Center. 10 a.m. | June 2 | 550 Ouray Ave. Father’s Day at the Senior Center

Call for details. June 16 | 550 Ouray Ave. | 970-243-7408 Take Part in Art Expo

Visit directly with several creative Grand Valley organizations while enjoying live performances and demonstrations! 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | June 18 | Lincoln Park Barn

SPORTS

Senior Softball League

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

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 | June 6, 20 & 27 | Lincoln Park | $15 session

CLASSES

Container Gardening Class & Plant Sale

Learn the secrets of container gardening in this interactive class. There will also be a plant sale. Online registration required. 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m., 2 p.m.3:30 p.m. | June 4 | 641 Struthers Ave. | $20

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 Game Night

TUESDAY

8:00 am Pinochle (DD) 9:00 am Pool Tournament & Games 11:00 am Darts 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 Cribbage 12:00 pm Pokeno 1:00 pm Rummikub 1:00 pm Poker (every other week) 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 Games 10:00 am Tai Chi 11:00 am Darts 1:00 pm Bingo