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 in 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. 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 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. | 970-298-2351 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 (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 Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step recovery support group for people with compulsive eating and food behaviors, meets at Unity Church in Grand Junction. Saturdays | 9-10 a.m. | 970-250-8435 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

SPECIAL EVENTS

Fruita Farmers Market

8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Saturdays | Reed Park

Downtown History Walk

Take a 2-mile walk through downtown Fruita and learn the town’s history from local historians Denise and Steve Hight. Meet at the Fruita Community Center. Wear good shoes and bring water! Space is limited. 9:45 a.m. | Sept. 7 | $5

Leaf Peepin’— Color Wednesday

See the fall colors on this leisurely drive over the Grand Mesa. A picnic lunch and transportation is included. Space is limited. Register before September 16. 8 a.m. | Sept. 21 | $45 Fruita Fall Festival

This festival features live music, food trucks and a variety of vendors. Sept. 23-24 | Downtown Fruita | Free

FOOD

Senior Potluck

The main dish will be pulled pork (September 1), Italian food (September 15) and beef tacos (September 29). Play Bunco after lunch on September 15. Preregistration required. 12 p.m. | Sept. 1, 15 & 29 | $3; free if you bring a dish

GAMES

Pinochle

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

HIKES & TRIPS

Trail Tuesday Hike: D1-D4

Terri Ahern leads this 3-mile hike while giving a history of the area including the Beard Family Sheep photos. Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 a.m. sharp, then head to the trailhead. 8 a.m. | Sept. 27 | $5 ■ To register for these programs, call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 970-254-3866 or visit www.gjparksandrec.org.

FITNESS

Crafters needed for Senior Center Craft Fair

This year’s craft fair is November 12 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. To reserve a table, call Donna Wallace at 970-730-6881 before October 31.

Take Part in Art

Learn about local arts and culture organizations and how you can get involved. Hands-on activities, arts and crafts, food vendors and more. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Sept. 10 | Rocket Park | Free Dog Days at Lincoln Park Pool

Pool day for canines only. Small dogs (25 lbs. and under) are welcome from 10-11 a.m. All dogs welcome from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 10-11 a.m. (small dogs), 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (all dogs) | Sept. 11 | Lincoln Park Pool | $5 per dog, $12 family (4 dogs) Downtown Plant Walk

The City Horticulture Team will share their knowledge of the dazzling plants and flowers down Main Street. Meet at the Hampton Inn. 9-10:30 a.m. | Sept. 13 & 17 | 205 Main St. | $5 Community Rec Center Public Meeting

Come to Faith Heights Church to take a look at the preliminary plan for the Community Recreation Center and provide your valuable input. 6-8 p.m. | Sept. 20 | 600 28 ¼ Road Chrome & Brews Car Show

Enjoy a brew, get a bite from a food truck, and cruise the cars 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | October 1 | Las Colonias | Free

SPORTS

Beginning Pickleball Clinic

Learn basic rules and play strategies. Equipment provided. 9-11 am |Sept. 17 | Lincoln Park | $15 9-11 am | Sept. 19 | Pineridge Park | $15 Adult Cornhole League

Begins Sept. 13 | Canyon View Park Softball Complex | $40 ■

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