For caregivers of family members or friends diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or Dementia. The group offers caregivers an opportunity to share their experiences, help others by sharing their ideas, find out about resources and information that might be helpful. Meetings are friendly and informal. Occasionally there are themes and guest speakers. Hosted by Lynn Westfield, the group is free and open to all. Membership in the Senior Center is not required. For more information or if you are i …

NOTE: CIRCLE CANCELLED Feb 16, 2013 Created by CareGivers for CareGivers of individuals with special needs, developmental disabilities and/or on the autism spectrum. We are natural givers, but struggle to find the time to receive the care we need. Meet other CareGivers in a relaxing and friendly environment, and re-energize through breathing, gentle yoga stretches, relaxation techniques, meditation and massage. Receive the support you need, so you can be all you need to be for your loved ones! W …

The Tri-State CareGiver Group is for anyone who is living through taking care of their aging parents.  We offer support, help  and advice from others encountering the same problems.  We get together and discuss, share our ideas of how to help the person we are caring for and give each other ways of helping reduce the stress in our own lives ~and ~ very importantly, how to find some joy and laughter in our experiences. Babyboomers are now starting to realize the effects on our lives of being in t …

This is a group for anyone who wants to hear how others manage their care giving roles. Talking about your current stress, lightens your load. The group in also for people who were care givers and still can't find themselves.

This is a group for active, adults with spouses who are struggling with early onset dementia, alzheimers, loss of memory, or cognitive ability. We will meet twice a month near Uxbridge, MA to help each other explore resources, and cope with life-style changes. Hopefully we will find ways to continue to enjoy life so we can have a healthy dose of fun to balance out the added responsibilities. I started this group for people in their 40's, 50's and early 60's. Most of the support groups in the are …

I'm a new grandmother who is going to start babysitting part-time. I'll be spending a lot of time at the 96th Street Central Park Playground and would love some company. Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle, nanny or other baby caregiver who babysits either part-time or full-time and you want some company?  For people who take care of babies from 1 month to 3 years... Want some company? Want to start a playgroup?  Join me!! I'll be babysitting on Tuesdays and Thursdays and would love to meet other …

An educational gathering, bringing the public, medical marijuana patients, caregivers, interested parties, and others together for the purpose of discussing answers to questions about medical marijuana in New England. If you are considering the option of medical marijuana as a more reasonable alternative to narcotic and prescription medication, then this group will help provide access to other like-minded individuals. If you are a Legal patient through the Department of Health's Medical Marijuan …

Greetings- This is a group primarily to provide opportunities for ASD-PDD kids (and their parents/ caregivers) to interact with peers. My observations and experience is that there are plenty of groups on LI for people to talk about things. This will be a forum for kids to hopefully interact with other kids, and parents/ caregivers can align to create play groups, support networks, idea/ method exchange, etc. The idea for this group came about as I have a 7 y.o. ASD-PDD grandson who lost his Dad, …

Mother Dharma A Buddhist Gathering for Mothers and Babies A unique opportunity for women to begin or continue their meditative practice and Buddhist studies in an informal community setting during early motherhood. “The heart of reality is a dirty diaper.” Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche This is the true spirit of a Shin life. We use everyday activities as a springboard to sanity. It is our hope that you will join us in an effort to nourish the spiritual foundation of a happy, healthy family. We meet t …

Calling all infants and toddlers! Mommies, Daddies, and/or caregivers lets get our children together for some playtime and socialization! There are lots of free and cheap places we can get together with our children, ex: Eisenhower park field 4 has a great kiddie park along with a picnic area where our kids can enjoy lunch or a snack. The nature center at jones beach has a great toddler program every other week along with animals they can see/touch. Le Play Cafe is just another great place where …

FFNY:Fathers, Grandfathers, male caregivers are all invited to attend our quarterly forums and events - "Just Dads" and "Dads & Kids". Check back for upcoming dates! Special Connections NY: (Postponed until Sch Yr 2013-2014, to focus on setting up FFNY) Meet other parents of children with special needs, regardless of diagnosis and age. Come to network with other caregivers and professionals. Our groups are quarterly, small and interactive. Coming Soon: 1) Our e-group for special ed and special …

The Capital District Mamas group is a social and support network for mothers of children who reside in the Capital District. The purpose of this group is to have discussions, playgroups, social events and classified postings. We have a very busy calendar with many events per week and different events geared towards 0-5 with occasional older kid activities! This group is meant to: * foster relationships and offer support to other local mothers. * start or join playgroups and meet other Capital D …

Little Friends Music offers music & movement classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers along with their parents/caregivers. Starting September 17, 2010 we are offering drop in classes on Fridays @ 10:30 - 11:15 am. Classes are designed for 0-3 year olds. $15 per child, $2 per additional child, babies under 6 months free with participating sibling. Please visitwww.littlefriendsmusic.com for a calendar of classes.lasses.

To facilitate real connections between real moms from East Greenwich to Westerly. More than just a calendar of public events, this group’s mission is to create lasting friendships for moms, children and even the dads! We support Working Moms, Single Moms, Stay-at-Home Dads, families with full-time caregivers, or whatever makes up your family! While we start up, we’ll only schedule one or two events per week, you can be guaranteed that you will find members of this group there and be on your way …

This Meetup group is for members of the Queens chapter of Holistic Moms Network, to facilitate event planning and communication within our community. Our chapter is a diverse group of holistic parents from throughout Queens County. We welcome moms and dads with an interest in holistic health and green living. Grandparents, partners, and other caregivers are also welcome as members into our organization. Even future parents will find that our organization is a great place to learn and make new fr …

This is a support group for parents, caregivers, educators, coaches, etc who want to share and learn about raising boys to become men of character. Our meetups will cover boy related topics for all ages--from diapers to dating.This is fun learning inclusive environment We'll have discussions, events, book clubs, workshops and more centered around the health, education, mental/emotional and physical well-being, and personal development of boys. We will address concerns such as mental health and a …

A Support Group for those suffering from Charcot foot and other Foot Problems This is a place to call home and not feel you are alone  We intent to have a monthly meeting to exchange idea's and give support for those who suffer from Charcots Foot and their caregivers . Our hope is to display different equipment that sufferers have used for mobility so you can test then for your needs  Perhaps a few social events and of course a lively discussion or two,

Grieving for a loved pet is a natural, normal and personal process. The manner and intensity of reactions to this loss will be different for each person. Reactions will depend on the circumstances surrounding the death, depth of attachment to the pet, personal experiences with grief and state of mind when death occurs. At Brook Farm Veterinary Center we honor the human–animal bond and understand that in our society, each of us is expected to minimize our sorrow for our deceased pet. However, our …

Intro: We meet to provide networking opportunities for developers, entrepreneurs, researchers, medical professionals, investors and others with interest in Health 2.0, mobile health, patient-centered innovation, personal medicine, quantified self and emerging opportunities in the healthcare industry. Health 2.0 Connecticut  is a hub for entrepreneurs, enterprises, organizations and investors to present opportunities, provide mentorship and engage in conversation with the extended community. Who …

This group is for moms, dads and kiddos who want to meet other parents and kiddos in Great Neck or surrounding neighborhoods, including Manhasset, Little Neck, Douglaston, and beyond. Anyone with a baby, toddler or preschool kiddo that lives in the area is welcome to join us and get involved! We meet up in neighborhood parks, coffee spots, libraries, hosted homes and other venues. We also venture to other areas for worthwhile child-friendly activities. All ages are welcome, as are parents or car …

Are you someone who needs to create a lifestyle change in order to improve your health? Lose weight, eat better, exercise regularly? You choose what you want to do and how to do it. The group brainstorms solutions for you and keeps you focused on your goals.

We are a social group for women from southern New England who are interested in sharing the joys, fears and tribulations of being a woman. This includes everything from pregnancy and childbirth to hot  flashes, caregiving children or elderly parents, and health care scares. We women are unique in ways that only other women can appreciate. join us as we laugh together, support and gather strength from each other, and benefit from the collective wisdom of other wonderful women. Meetups will be in …

**Until further notice, we are currently only accepting new members by personal referral from an existing group member. Persons requesting membership may offer the name of an "existing member" who can vouch for them. Thank you for your understanding!** For moms of young children in the Westerly, RI / Pawcatuck, CT area. The goal is to form a supportive network of moms who will come together in a spirit of fun, education, camaraderie and friendship. Our hope is to create a positive environment fo …

A group for British expats with children in Fairfield County, primarily based in Stamford, Greenwich, Norwalk and Westport but we welcome fellow Brits from further afield! Many of us find ourselves new to the area and looking to make friends, both for ourselves and our children. Hoping to make many playdates for babies, toddlers and beyond - both at our homes and in the great parks and beaches this area has to offer. Perhaps a few holiday events too, since many of us find ourselves without famil …

PESID, People Empowering Seniors Independence & Dignity, was founded in March of 2010 to bring resources to seniors. Membership is FREE. Our doors are open to people and businesses who care about seniors. PESIDs are expected to go out of their way to give services above and beyond what would typically be expected. PESIDs care enough about seniors to hear what they have to say and listen long enough to help assist seniors in their everyday challenges. We invite seniors who are retired, or just …

With approximately 200 members, the MetroWest Boston chapter of Mothers & More is one of the largest in the country. Our members come from towns all over MetroWest, including (but not limited to) Framingham, Natick, Ashland, Hopkinton, Southboro, Sudbury, Wayland, and Wellesley. Our children range in age from newborns to teenagers, and we have a good mix of members who are caring for children full time, working full-time for pay, and everywhere in between.In addition to this large network of mot …

This group (formerly known as Middlesex County NJ Children of 2011) Welcome to Active Parents, Babies and Tots of Central Jersey! This group (formerly known as Middlesex County NJ Children of 2011) is for active parents and caregivers of babies and tots (0-5yrs) who are eager to meet people, make new friends and build lasting relationships with other families. Have fun, get advice from other parents and have your kids play and bond with other children in their age groups. Our meetups will includ …

This is a group for anyone interested in kicking cancer's butt and creating amazing friendships along the way! Relay For Life is a 12-hour overnight event that allows survivors, caregivers, and participants to come together in the fight against cancer. There are moving ceremonies, fun activities, epic music performances/entertainment, etc. All of the money raised goes towards the American Cancer Society's mission to find a cure, raise prevention awareness, and provide services for patients going …