Senior Living Calendar of Events
Wednesdays, May 1 & June 5 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP LIFE Lutheran Services, 840 Fifth Ave., Chambersburg, Pa., 11:30 a. m.– 12:30 p. m. Covers a new topic each week. Free. Bring a brown bag lunch; drinks provided. Call 717-217-3542.
Thursdays, May 2 & June 6 PARKINSON’ S SUPPORT GROUP Western Sizzlin Steakhouse, 17567 York Road, Hagerstown, 11:45 a. m.– 3 p. m. 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.
Sundays, May 5, 12, 19, 26 & June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 CONTEMPORARY RETIREMENT 7:30 – 8 a. m., WHAGTV Tune in for topical discussions on issues affecting retirees.
Mondays, May 6 & June 3 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, May 7 & June 4 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.
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, May 7, 14, 21, 28 & June 4, 11, 18, 25 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.
Mondays, May 13 & June 10 BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 7 p. m., Breast Cancer Awareness— Cumberland Valley, Suite 101 Call 800-963-0101 or visit www. bcacv. org.
Tuesdays, May 14 & June 11 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.
Tuesday, May 16 SENIOR AND CAREGIVER EXPO 8:30 a. m.– 2 p. m., Hager Hall Conference & Event Center, 901 Dual Highway, Hagerstown, Connect with resources in the community for senior citizens and caregivers. Visit www. washingtoncountycares. org.
Thursdays, May 16 & June 20 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.
Mondays, May 20 & June 17 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, May 21 & June 18 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.
Tuesday, May 28 & June 25 55 UP 11:30 a. m., Cortland Mansion Lunch and educational seminar for people ages 55 and older. $ 11. Call 301-790-8907.
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Hagerstown was recently voted one of the top places to retire by the national publication, Where to Retire.
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With senior living accommodations on two locations and in multiple configurations, we’ re bound to have something that fits your needs and budget. Plus, assisted living, memory care, and nursing and rehabilitative care are offered right on our two conveniently located campuses.
Call toll-free 855.387.0192 to schedule a visit and learn more about the retirement lifestyle at Diakon Senior Living- Hagerstown.
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