Dementia Partners Support Group
Support group at Ferguson Family YMCA, 31 Westridge Market Pl, Candler, NC featuring community-led support for people with dementia and their caregivers, hosted in the multi-purpose room by Dementia Partners AVL. Geared toward older adults but open to all.
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A free, welcoming peer gathering for people living with dementia and the loved ones who support them, with space to share experiences, find connection, and build community. Open to all ages, with older adults especially welcomed.
A free, welcoming peer gathering for people living with dementia and the loved ones who support them, with space to share experiences, find connection, and build community. Open to all ages, with older adults especially welcomed.
A free, welcoming peer gathering for people living with dementia and the loved ones who support them, with space to share experiences, find connection, and build community. Open to all ages, with older adults especially welcomed.
Peer support circle for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly for facilitated conversation, shared resources, and practical coping strategies in a community setting.
Peer support circle for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly for facilitated conversation, shared resources, and practical coping strategies in a community setting.
Peer support circle for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly for facilitated conversation, shared resources, and practical coping strategies in a community setting.
Peer-led grief sharing for adults 21+ who have lost an adult loved one, centered on rebuilding strength of mind, body, and spirit. Free monthly meeting in the third-floor conference room with space for community connection and support.
Peer-led grief sharing for adults 21+ who have lost an adult loved one, centered on rebuilding strength of mind, body, and spirit. Free monthly meeting in the third-floor conference room with space for community connection and support.
Peer-led grief sharing for adults 21+ who have lost an adult loved one, centered on rebuilding strength of mind, body, and spirit. Free monthly meeting in the third-floor conference room with space for community connection and support.
A welcoming, dementia-friendly gathering pairs fall harvest crafts with reminiscence about favorite treats from years past, creating a gentle social experience for participants and their care partners.
A welcoming, dementia-friendly gathering pairs fall harvest crafts with reminiscence about favorite treats from years past, creating a gentle social experience for participants and their care partners.
A welcoming, dementia-friendly gathering pairs fall harvest crafts with reminiscence about favorite treats from years past, creating a gentle social experience for participants and their care partners.
Peer-led caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness center setting. Open to all caregivers seeking encouragement, shared coping strategies, and community connection.
Peer-led caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness center setting. Open to all caregivers seeking encouragement, shared coping strategies, and community connection.
Peer-led caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness center setting. Open to all caregivers seeking encouragement, shared coping strategies, and community connection.
A peer-led gathering for people living with multiple sclerosis and their care partners to talk through shared challenges, coping strategies, and daily-life concerns. Expect emotional support, practical resources, and disease-related information in a clinic setting.
A peer-led gathering for people living with multiple sclerosis and their care partners to talk through shared challenges, coping strategies, and daily-life concerns. Expect emotional support, practical resources, and disease-related information in a clinic setting.
A peer-led gathering for people living with multiple sclerosis and their care partners to talk through shared challenges, coping strategies, and daily-life concerns. Expect emotional support, practical resources, and disease-related information in a clinic setting.
Warm, welcoming postpartum circle for mothers with babies up to 12 months to talk candidly about recovery, mental health, and early parenting in a safe, inclusive setting. Free YMCA drop-in childcare available for a child-free hour of rest and connection.
Warm, welcoming postpartum circle for mothers with babies up to 12 months to talk candidly about recovery, mental health, and early parenting in a safe, inclusive setting. Free YMCA drop-in childcare available for a child-free hour of rest and connection.
Warm, welcoming postpartum circle for mothers with babies up to 12 months to talk candidly about recovery, mental health, and early parenting in a safe, inclusive setting. Free YMCA drop-in childcare available for a child-free hour of rest and connection.
Adult caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find peer support around the challenges of caring for loved ones. The gathering takes place in a Madison County public library.
Adult caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find peer support around the challenges of caring for loved ones. The gathering takes place in a Madison County public library.
Adult caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find peer support around the challenges of caring for loved ones. The gathering takes place in a Madison County public library.
A welcoming social gathering for adults experiencing early-stage Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory loss and their care partners, with an optional cornhole activity and visits from registered therapy dogs.
A welcoming social gathering for adults experiencing early-stage Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory loss and their care partners, with an optional cornhole activity and visits from registered therapy dogs.
A welcoming social gathering for adults experiencing early-stage Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory loss and their care partners, with an optional cornhole activity and visits from registered therapy dogs.
Compassionate peer circle for women navigating cancer, with open sharing about treatment experiences and survivorship led by a four time cancer survivor. Monthly evening meetup designed for connection, emotional support, and community resources.
Compassionate peer circle for women navigating cancer, with open sharing about treatment experiences and survivorship led by a four time cancer survivor. Monthly evening meetup designed for connection, emotional support, and community resources.
Compassionate peer circle for women navigating cancer, with open sharing about treatment experiences and survivorship led by a four time cancer survivor. Monthly evening meetup designed for connection, emotional support, and community resources.
Connect with others affected by Parkinson’s through peer conversation, practical education, and shared information in a welcoming community setting focused on support, social connection, and mutual understanding.
Connect with others affected by Parkinson’s through peer conversation, practical education, and shared information in a welcoming community setting focused on support, social connection, and mutual understanding.
Connect with others affected by Parkinson’s through peer conversation, practical education, and shared information in a welcoming community setting focused on support, social connection, and mutual understanding.
Stunning barn quilt patterns and folk-inspired geometric designs pair with evocative photography celebrating Western North Carolina heritage. A free, public gallery-wall exhibition inside the Ferguson Family YMCA in Candler, running through late October.
Stunning barn quilt patterns and folk-inspired geometric designs pair with evocative photography celebrating Western North Carolina heritage. A free, public gallery-wall exhibition inside the Ferguson Family YMCA in Candler, running through late October.
Stunning barn quilt patterns and folk-inspired geometric designs pair with evocative photography celebrating Western North Carolina heritage. A free, public gallery-wall exhibition inside the Ferguson Family YMCA in Candler, running through late October.
A free monthly support circle for men navigating cancer, offering a safe, supportive space to share personal experiences, connect with others facing similar journeys, and find community.
A free monthly support circle for men navigating cancer, offering a safe, supportive space to share personal experiences, connect with others facing similar journeys, and find community.
A free monthly support circle for men navigating cancer, offering a safe, supportive space to share personal experiences, connect with others facing similar journeys, and find community.
Peer-led discussion centered on prostate health and prostate cancer, with practical talk on treatment options, side effects, and coping strategies. Emphasizes up-to-date medical approaches and supportive conversation in a church meeting setting.
Peer-led discussion centered on prostate health and prostate cancer, with practical talk on treatment options, side effects, and coping strategies. Emphasizes up-to-date medical approaches and supportive conversation in a church meeting setting.
Peer-led discussion centered on prostate health and prostate cancer, with practical talk on treatment options, side effects, and coping strategies. Emphasizes up-to-date medical approaches and supportive conversation in a church meeting setting.
Playful laughter yoga blends gentle movement, deep breathing, and contagious giggles to support emotional release and whole body well being. An all ages, all abilities midday session with free admission and required registration at the Asheville YMCA.
Playful laughter yoga blends gentle movement, deep breathing, and contagious giggles to support emotional release and whole body well being. An all ages, all abilities midday session with free admission and required registration at the Asheville YMCA.
Playful laughter yoga blends gentle movement, deep breathing, and contagious giggles to support emotional release and whole body well being. An all ages, all abilities midday session with free admission and required registration at the Asheville YMCA.
Casual coffee and conversation for LGBTQIA2S+ adults 50+ focused on social connection, peer support, and reducing isolation. Expect shared learning, community resources, and a welcoming small-group meetup vibe.
Casual coffee and conversation for LGBTQIA2S+ adults 50+ focused on social connection, peer support, and reducing isolation. Expect shared learning, community resources, and a welcoming small-group meetup vibe.
Casual coffee and conversation for LGBTQIA2S+ adults 50+ focused on social connection, peer support, and reducing isolation. Expect shared learning, community resources, and a welcoming small-group meetup vibe.
A supportive Long Covid gathering combines peer conversation and practical care management techniques with a healthy snack and hands-on pottery, where participants shape a candle holder.
A supportive Long Covid gathering combines peer conversation and practical care management techniques with a healthy snack and hands-on pottery, where participants shape a candle holder.
A supportive Long Covid gathering combines peer conversation and practical care management techniques with a healthy snack and hands-on pottery, where participants shape a candle holder.
Peer-led grief support for parents and family members coping with the death of a child, centered on compassionate listening and shared healing. Recurring first-Monday gathering hosted at a Methodist church.
Peer-led grief support for parents and family members coping with the death of a child, centered on compassionate listening and shared healing. Recurring first-Monday gathering hosted at a Methodist church.
Peer-led grief support for parents and family members coping with the death of a child, centered on compassionate listening and shared healing. Recurring first-Monday gathering hosted at a Methodist church.
Facilitated peer discussion and mutual support for the adoption constellation, including adoptees, birth first parents, and loved ones. A calm, confidential circle focused on shared experiences, listening, and community care in a church setting.
Facilitated peer discussion and mutual support for the adoption constellation, including adoptees, birth first parents, and loved ones. A calm, confidential circle focused on shared experiences, listening, and community care in a church setting.
Facilitated peer discussion and mutual support for the adoption constellation, including adoptees, birth first parents, and loved ones. A calm, confidential circle focused on shared experiences, listening, and community care in a church setting.
Practical education on normal cognitive aging, risk factors for decline, and everyday strategies for supporting brain health through nutrition, exercise, and mental stimulation, with guidance for caregivers and healthcare professionals.
Practical education on normal cognitive aging, risk factors for decline, and everyday strategies for supporting brain health through nutrition, exercise, and mental stimulation, with guidance for caregivers and healthcare professionals.
Practical education on normal cognitive aging, risk factors for decline, and everyday strategies for supporting brain health through nutrition, exercise, and mental stimulation, with guidance for caregivers and healthcare professionals.