Senior Living Calendar of Events
Sundays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & April 7, 14, 21, 28 CONTEMPORARY RETIREMENT 7:30 – 8 a. m., WHAGTV Tune in for topical discussions on issues affecting retirees.
Mondays, March 4 & April 1 HEADWAY 3 – 4 p. m., Robinwood Medical Center, Suite 201 Support for people with brain injury, sponsored by Washington County Hospital. Call 301-714-4068.
Tuesdays, March 5 & April 2 ALZHEIMER’ S SUPPORT GROUP 5:30 – 6:30 p. m., Somerford Place Hosted by Somerford Assisted Living and Alzheimer’ s Care. Call Sheri Evans at 301-791-9221.
Tuesdays, March 5 & April 2 GRANDPARENTS’ SUPPORT GROUP 10 a. m.– noon, 140 W. Franklin St., 4th floor, Hagerstown Hosted by the Washington County Commission on Aging. Call 301-790-0275, ext. 205.
Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 & April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 HEALTH MATTERS RADIO SHOW 9:30 – 10 a. m., WJEJ radio( 1240 am) Tune in for information on health topics that matter. Call 301-739-2323 during broadcast times with your health questions.
Wednesdays, March 6 & April 3 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 11:30 a. m.– 12:30 p. m., LIFE Lutheran Services, 840 Fifth Ave., Chambersburg, Pa. Covers a new topic each week. Free. Bring a brown bag lunch; drinks provided. Call 717-217-3542.
Thursdays, March 7 & April 4 PARKINSON’ S SUPPORT GROUP 11:45 a. m.– 3 p. m., Western Sizzlin Steakhouse, 17567 York Road, Hagerstown Parkinson’ s Disease patients and caregivers meet to hear a variety of speakers and enjoy lunch and conversation. Call Art Guyer at 240-625-2722 or visit www. fareshare. net / Parkinsons.
Mondays, March 11 & April 8 BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 7 p. m., Breast Cancer Awareness— Cumberland Valley, Suite 101 Call 800-963-0101 or visit www. bcacv. org.
Tuesdays, March 12 & April 9 SECOND WIND CLUB 2:30 p. m., Hospice of Washington County Support for people with breathing difficulties and respiratory diseases, sponsored by Meritus Medical Center. Call 301-791-6360.
Mondays, March 18 & April 15 SPINAL CORD INJURY SUPPORT 3 – 4 p. m., Robinwood Medical Center, Suite 201 Education and support for those who have suffered a spinal cord injury and are now adjusting to their disabilities. Call 301-714-4070.
Tuesday, March 19 & April 16 LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA 6:30 p. m., Robinwood Medical Center, Suite 129 Open to those affected by leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’ s disease, MDS or myeloma. Call 301-665- 4650.
SMART SENIORS 11 a. m.– 12:30 p. m., The Village at Robinwood Educational forum about topics of interest to older adults; sit-down meal served. $ 9. For reservations, call 240-420-4133.
Thursdays, March 21 & April 18 ALZHEIMER’ S SUPPORT GROUP 2 – 3 p. m., Loyalton Assisted Living Family and friends of those suffering from dementia are invited to network. Call 301-733-3353.
Tuesday, March 26 & April 23 55 UP Next Dimensions Dining & Catering Lunch and educational seminar for people ages 55 and older. $ 11. Call 301-790-8907.
How do you picture your retirement years?
Spring Open House Saturday, May 11th 1 – 4 pm Call
Picture yourself here e in the New Year!
240.420.4133 420. 4133 to schedule a visit and learn more about the retirement lifestyle at Diakon Senior Living- Hagerstown.
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Our Independent Living residents enjoy an active, carefree retirement lifestyle, without the burden of maintaining their homes.
Our residents enjoy life with the support they need, coupled with a proper lifestyle and care accommodations as their needs change. Schedule a tour of our 92-acre campus and learn more about our full range of retirement opportunities, including independent living single-family homes and apartments, assisted living studios, and a highly acclaimed skilled nursing center.
We’ re just 10 minutes from Hagerstown and 20 minutes from Frederick.
Many Hands. One Heart.
19800 Tranquility Circle
� Hagerstown, MD 21742 www. diakon. org
/ Hagerstown
Diakon offers services and housing without regard to race, color, religion, disability, marital status, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation or gender.
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Serving the senior community in Washington County since 1905.
8507 Mapleville Road Boonsboro, MD 21713
301-671-5015 www. fkhv. org
108 March / April 2013 Hagerstown: The Best of Life in Washington County & Beyond