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Parkinson's Programs. A Fairfax support group for individuals with Parkinson's meets on the third Thursday of the month, at 2 p.m., at the Little River Glen Senior Center, 4001 Barker Court, Fairfax. The next meetings take place on Nov. 18 and Dec. 16. The Parkinson Foundation (PFNCA) welcomes PD patients and family members. No charge. For more information, call Leon at 202-966-4450.
A Parkinson's Disease exercise class meets weekly at 10 a.m., at Little River Glen Senior Center, 4001 Barker Court, Fairfax. No charge; patients and family members welcome. For class schedule and more information, call the Senior Center at 703-503-8703.
Sunrise of Fairfax is offering a free health seminar on Hearing Tests, Hearing Aid Cleaning and Battery Changing. The seminar takes place Monday, Nov. 22, from 2-5 p.m., at Sunrise of Fairfax, 9207 Arlington Blvd. Fairfax. The seminar is open to Sunrise residents, families, friends and members of the Fairfax community. RSVP to 703-691-0046 or Fairfax.DCR@SunriseSeniorLiving.com.
Mothers First – Burke is dedicated to supporting women who have chosen to alter their careers to raise their children at home. Activities include parent/child morning meetings and field trips, moms night out, and lectures. Upcoming meetings take place Nov. 22, Dec. 13 and Dec. 27 from 10:30 a.m. until noon at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. For more information, call 703-827-5922 or visit www.mothersfirst.org.
Dealing with Change support group meets on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 1:30 p.m., at the Little River Glen Senior Center, 4002 Barker Court, Fairfax. For more information call 703-503-8703.
Mothers First – Fairfax is dedicated to supporting women who have chosen to alter their careers to raise their children at home. Activities include parent/child morning meetings and field trips, moms night out and lectures. December meetings take place on Dec. 1 and Dec. 15 from 10:15 a.m. to noon at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road. For more information call 703-827-5922 or visit www.mothersfirst.org.
HAVEN of Northern Virginia sponsors the following bereavement support groups:
* General Bereavement Support Group, for anyone grieving the death of a loved one, meets the first and third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting takes place on Dec. 1 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
* Widow/Widower Bereavement Support Groups, for anyone grieving the death of a spouse. Meetings take place on the first and third
Thursday of the month or on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. The next Thursday meeting is Dec. 2 at 2 p.m., and the next Tuesday meeting is Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
* Suicide Survivors Bereavement Support Group, for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide, meets the first Tuesday of the month. The next meeting takes place on Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
HAVEN of Northern Virginia is located at 4606 Ravensworth Road, Annandale. For more information, call 703-941-7000 or visit www.havenofnova.org.
Facial Pain (Trigemenal Neuralgia) support group meets on Dec. 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexandria Hospital's Health Education Center, 4320 Seminary Road. Free. For more information, call 703-724-0524.
Mothers & More is a support organization for women who have altered their career path to care for their young children at home. General meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. The next meeting is Dec. 2. Free. For more information, call 866-716-7766.
The United Ostomy Association Inc., Northern Virginia Chapter sponsors its monthly support group meeting on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m., at the INOVA Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road. Refreshments start at 1:30 p.m. Free. For more information, visit www.inova.org.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) sponsors support groups for injured victims and for relatives and friends of those who have been killed in drunk driving crashes. The next Injured Victim Support Group meeting takes place Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. Free. For more information call 703-978-3025.
MOPS (Mothers of Pre Schoolers). Join other moms with children birth through kindergarten who desire to be the best moms they can be. Program includes a speaker, food and fun on the second Monday of each month from September through May. The next meeting takes place on Monday, Dec. 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Immanuel Bible Church, 6911 Braddock Road, Springfield. For more information call 703-941-4124 or visit www.immanuelbible.net.
The Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group meets the third Wednesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Sunrise of Springfield, 6541 Franconia Road. Free. Prior to attending, call Support Group Leader Eileen Thompson at 703-359-4440.
Metastatic Breast Cancer support groups, a closed group setting with other women living with metastatic breast cancer, take place on Thursdays and Fridays. Registration is required. Call Sage Bolte at 703-208-5620 for times, location, ore information and to register.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Counseling now available. Call Sage Bolte at 703-208-5620 to make an appointment.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Financial Aid. Program offers people up to $5,500 a year to help pay for chemotherapeutic medication, transportation and blood work associated with cancer treatment to those with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other blood-related cancers. To get an application for the program, call 703-960-1100, Ext. 231, 1-888-576-6878, or e-mail singers@dc-cap.leukemia-lymphoma.org.
Parent-to-Parent. A support group for parents of young children with special needs, co-sponsored by Jewish Social Service Agency and the Board of Jewish Education, Northern Virginia. Fourth Friday of every month at a location to be announced. $65/individual, $90/couple for entire series, $10/session for drop-ins. 301-255-1944.
The Epilepsy Foundation is sponsoring on-going support groups and classes in Fairfax County; Washington, D.C. and Prince William County. Free. For information, call 703-425-6660.
New Mom's Group. Meets at Inova Fairfax Hospital Women's Center, 7 South Dayroom, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church. New mom and baby topics and concerns, including breast-feeding. Experienced maternal-infant nurse/lactation consultant facilitates the group discussions. Weekly prize drawing. Complimentary parking, baby weight check, refreshments and resource information. Ongoing, Thursdays 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. For the convenience of new moms, no preregistration needed. $5/session. Call 703-204-6455.
Ecumenical Community Helping Others (ECHO) is selling the 2005 Entertainment coupon books. The books are $25. Of that amount, $6.50 goes directly to ECHO. Books are available now and may be used immediately and through Nov. 1, 2005. Coupon books can be picked up at ECHO at 7205 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. For more information, call 703-569-9160 or 703-451-7955.
Parents of Children with Epilepsy. A support group for parents of children of all ages diagnosed with seizure disorders, meets the fourth Monday of each month, 7-8 p.m., at the Braddock supervisor's office in the meeting room, 9002 Burke Lake Road. For more information, call Dana Douglas at 703-425-6660.
Thyroid Cancer Support Group. Open to thyroid cancer survivors and their adult loved ones to share information and support in this monthly meeting co-sponsored with the Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association. For more information, call 1-877-588-7904.
United Ostomy Association Inc., Northern Virginia Chapter, hosts its monthly support group meeting at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Conference rooms D-E-F. Program includes discussions of topics of interest and concern to ostomates. Free, refreshments served. INOVA Fairfax Hospital is located at 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church. Parking in Blue garage is free with stamped parking ticket. For more information, call 703-802-3457.
Spirituality Quest. This support group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St. For National Cancer Survivors' month, participants will partake in group sharing on the topic "Survivors' Be-Attitudes." For more information call 703-698-2841.
Multiple Myeloma Group meets monthly to discuss experiences, emotions and challenges of living with multiple myeloma. The Life With Cancer Family Center is located at 2832 Juniper St. For more information, call 703-698-2841.
Fairfax Little River Glen Group. Parkinson's Disease Support Group meets at 2 p.m. on the third Thursday at Little River Glen Senior Center, 4001 Barker Court, Fairfax. The Parkinson Foundation (PFNCA) welcomes PD patients, family members and carepartners. Free. For more information, call 703-891-0821.
Breast Cancer Group at the Inova Fairfax Woman's Center, Radiation Oncology Conference Room, 3300 Gallows Road. For more information call 703-698-2841.
Food Addicts In Recovery Anonymous is a program for individuals recovering from addictive eating and anorexia based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins at our meetings. Meetings are held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m., at Westwood Baptist Church, 8200 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Call 1-877-805-2823 for more information and other times and locations.