Nov 7, 2016 4 min read

Support groups

n Caring Corner Grief Support Program for families and children, 6-8 p.m. every Monday, East End United Community Center, Uniontown. Information: 724-437-1660.

n Survivors of Incest Anonymous meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. first and third Monday of the month (except for holidays), Mount Macrina Retreat Center, Uniontown. The group is a 12-step recovery program for women and men, age 18 or older, who were sexually abused by a trusted person as a child. Information: peopleofcourage@gmail.com or siawso.org.

n Silver Generation Support Program, 10 a.m. to noon every Wednesday, East End United Community Center. The program is for ages 55 and older. Information: 724-437-1660.

n Al-Anon Family Groups, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Trinity Church basement, Fayette and Morgantown streets, Uniontown, and 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Christian Church, Pittsburgh Street, Connellsville. These meetings are for anyone who has been affected by or is having problems from someone else’s drinking. Information: al-anon.alateen.org or pa-al-anon.org.

n Celebrate Recovery meetings 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Abundant Life Church, 1239 Brownfield Road, Uniontown. The program is based on biblical principles.

n Mental Health Association in Fayette County Advocacy Network suicide bereavement support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. first and third Thursday of each month, 100 New Salem Road, first floor/first door on the right, Uniontown. Information: 724-880-1644 or 724-438-6738.

n The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Support Group, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital:. Information: 724-929-9492.

n Stroke Support Group, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Community Room 1 located in the Main Lobby of Uniontown hospital. Monthly meetings will include a guest speaker, light refreshments, blood pressure readings, medication review and any other information requested. Information: Lori Matthews, stroke coordinator, 724-430-5212.

n Alzheimer’s Support Group, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. Discussion topics include the challenges of coping with this disorder as well as techniques for managing stress and methods of encouraging social engagement. Reservations: 724-258-1333.

n Nar-Anon Family Group, 6-7 p.m. Nov. 18, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital: a twelve-step program. Information: 724-288-8403.

Events

n Exercise classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Center in the Woods, 130 Woodland Court, Brownsville. Classes include chair dancing at 9:30 a.m. followed by healthy steps at 11 a.m. Information: 724-938-3554.

n American Cancer Society’s Look Good…Feel Better will be held 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 14 at the Robert E. Eberly Pavilion, 51 Brewer Dr., Uniontown. The free program helps women who are currently undergoing, about to undergo, or have recently completed cancer treatment learn to cope with the appearance related side effects of treatment and regain a sense of self-confidence and control over their lives. Pre-registration is required by calling 800-227-2345.

n Weight Loss Surgery for a Healthier You Information Seminar, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 17 in Community Room 2 located in the Main Lobby of Uniontnown Hospital. The seminar is for those considering bariatric surgery. Information: Toni Bozek, 724-430-5673.

n Medicare Education Workshop, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, LaCarte Room, Mon Valley YMCA, “Choose a Plan… Right for You” David Mornak, Health and Medicare Insurance Broker with Riverside Insurance Group, Belle Vernon. Information: 724-344-2252. Regististration: 724.483.8077. Walk-ins are welcome.

n Living Well Series: “How Do I Live With Diabetes?”, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. Registration: 724-258-1333.

n Diabetes Support Group Holiday Dinner, 5-7 p.m. Thuesday, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. Registration: 724-258-1483.

n Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You?, 6 p.m. Thursday, HealthPLEX at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Free information session with Dr. Hiram Gonzalez. Registration: 724-258-1333.

Courses

n Childbirth and Labor Preparation Courses are offered each month at Uniontown Hospital. This month’s courses will be offered 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and 16 in Community Room 1 located in the Main Lobby of the hospital. During the labor preparation classes Family Beginnings Birthing Center, nurses teach about pregnancy discomforts, labor and delivery, pain relief options, potential complications, breathing and relaxation, self and infant care, etc. A Tour of the Family Beginnings Birthing Center will also be offered during class. Pre-registration is required. Registration: 724-430-4646.

n Community CPR Instruction Heartsaver AED Course, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Monongahela Valley Hospital. Fee: $35. Registration: 724-872-9200.