Project Parent
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Thursday, Nov. 7, 6 to 7 p.m., Dorothy A. McCormack Center second-floor conference room, City Hospital, Dry Run Road. The group offers education and support for parents of special needs children and meets the first Thursday of each month. Call 1-304-264-1362.
CoDependents Anonymous
Thursday, Nov. 7, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Haven Lutheran Church, 1035 Haven Road, Hagerstown. Twelve-step fellowship for men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The group meets every Thursday. Call Claudia, 1-301-293-2243; Siri, 301-791-4843; or go to www.codependents.org on the Web.
TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Maryland Chapter 308, Friday, Nov. 8, weigh-in from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m., program from 6 to 7 p.m., First Christian Church, 1345 Potomac Ave., Hagerstown. "Brain Attack - Are You at Risk?" by Alison Serafini, registered nurse. The group meets every Friday. Guests are invited. Call 301-739-3542 or 1-717-749-3023 for information.
Children with Diabetes Support Group
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 to 11 a.m., City Hospital meeting room 1, Dry Run Road. The group meets the second Saturday of each month to help children with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Children and their families can address their concerns, discuss issues and support each other. Call 1-304-264-1383.
TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Maryland 77 Hagerstown Chapter, Monday, Nov. 11, weigh-in is 8 to 9:15 a.m., meeting is 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., First Christian Church, 1345 Potomac Ave., Hagerstown. Monthly achievement awards will be presented. Guests are welcome to attend. Call 301-791-4909, 301-739-6267 or 1-717-597-8747.
Mended Hearts
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Monday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m., City Hospital meeting room 1, Dry Run Road. The group, for those who have had heart surgery or a chronic heart condition, meets the second Monday of each month to discuss nutrition, exercise and other daily living activities. Chuck Steg, City Hospital pharmacist will speak.
Family Caregiver Support Group
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Tuesday, Nov. 12, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Franklin County Area Agency on Aging first floor conference room, 218 N. Second St. The topic will be "A Long Overdue Praise for the Family Caregiver." Light refreshments will be served. Call 1-717-263-2153.
Down Syndrome "Up with Downs"
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Marshall Street School, 1350 Marshall St., Hagerstown. Parents who have a family member with Down Syndrome are encouraged to attend. Free baby-sitting is available. Call Partners for Success/Family Support Network Centers to confirm for this service, 301-766-8221.
Brain Power
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Tuesday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m., second floor conference center at Dorothy A. McCormack Center, City Hospital. The group for stroke survivors and their families meets the second Tuesday of each month. Call 1-304-264-1362.
