| Alzheimer's Support Group
- Meets on the first and third Fridays of each month.
- 9:30am-12:00noon
- This is a free, ongoing, drop-in program.
- For family members and/or caregivers or those with Alzheimer's.
- For information call Sue Lindemann: (805) 498-1988
Arthritis Support Group
- Meets every 2nd Saturday of the month during September to June.
- 12:15-2:15pm
- This is a free, ongoing, drop-in program.
- Facilitator: Joyce Lieberman
- For information, call (805) 493-5233.
Diabetes Support Group
- Meets on the 4th Wednesdy or each month.
- 1:30-3:00pm
- Facilitator: Linda Hampson, R.N., M.S.N.
- Livingston Memorial VNA provides basic information on Type 1 and 2 Diabetes; develop individualized care plan: diet, management problems.
Dialysis Support Group
- Meets on the first Tuesday of each month.
- 7:30-8:30pm
- This is a free, ongoing, drop-in program.
- This group is for patients on Dialysis, their family members and caregivers.
- There will be monthly topics and guest speakers.
- Call Sheryl Glatt: (805) 320-3625 for more information.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
- Fridays
- 8:30-10:00am
- Food Addict support group meetings are designed like a 12 step program to help participants free themselves from excess weight and/or obsessive thoughts about food and body image.
- This is a FREE program, no registration required.
- For more information please call Audrey L. (805) 370-8607 or Jane W. (818) 887-3131 or http://www.foodaddicts.org.
Hearing Loss Association of Ventura County
- 1st Saturday of each month.
- 12:30-2:30pm
- (click here) for more information.
Hearing Workshops
- 3rd Tuesday of each month.
- 9:30-11:00am by appointment
- This is a FREE service.
- Ron Roberts of Acoustic Hearing offers free on-site repairs, instrument adjustments, cleanings, and hearing tests.
- Batteries are available for a nominal fee.
- Call (805) 381-2744 to schedule an appointment.
Low Vision Support Group - Braille Institute Community Outreach
- Fridays
- 10:00am-12:00noon
- This is a free, ongoing, drop-in program.
- Support groups and low vision classes sponsored by the Braille Institute are offered at the Goebel Senior Adult Center on Friday mornings.
- Classes include: Low Vision Support Group; Reading with Macular Degeneration; Sewing; and Expressing Your Vision Through Art.
- For appointment or more information, call (805) 895-0587 or (805) 895-1176.
Low Vision Evaluation/Vista Store
- 3rd Friday of each month
- 10:00am-2:00pm
- The Braille Institute offers low vision evaluation at Goebel Senior Adult Center one day each month to assist in the selection of magnifiers and other devices to improve the quality of reading and visual tasks.
- The Braille Bus also carries Vista products that support a full life for people with low vision.
- For appointment or more information call Tina: (805) 682-6222.
Parkinson Support Group
- Meets on the last Tuesday of each month.
- 3:30-4:45pm
- This group is for those with Parkinson's and caregivers.
- This is a free, ongoing, drop-in program.
- Facilitator: Leslee Jacobs, LVN
- For information or to reserve a seat please call (805) 777-3400.
Post Polio Syndrome Support Group
- 1st Saturday of each month.
- 12:30-2:30pm
- If you or someone you know suffers from Post Polio Syndrome, please join us for fellowship and support.
- This is a free, ongoing, drop-in program.
Prostate Cancer Discussion Group
- Meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
- 6:30-8:30pm
- This is a free, ongoing, drop-in program.
Widows/Widowers Support Group
- Tuesdays
- 11:00am and 2:30pm for newly bereaved.
- 12:15 and 1:00pm for those ready to begin new lives.
- Prior to attending please call facilitator Marge Lewi-Rucker at Hospice: (805) 495-2145.
- Every 3rd Tuesday the groups meet at a local restaurant.
Widows/Widowers Graduate Group
- Tuesdays
- 2:30-3:30pm
- This group is for those ready to move forward.
- Every 2nd Tuesday this group meets at a local restaurant.
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