Posted: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 12:00 am
TUESDAY
Huntington's disease
* Huntington's Disease Support Group, third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., St. Anthony's Parish Hall, 642 S. Wolcott St. The support group is for those with Huntington's Disease, their caregivers, and anyone interested in learning more about the neurological disease, which affects the central nervous system. Info: Linda Willoughby, 259-3236.
Adult bereavement
* Adult Bereavement Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Wyoming Medical Center. Info: 577-4832.
Food issues
* Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m., 12-24 Club, 136 W. Eighth St. Anyone having difficulty with food is welcome. Info: 473-1157.
MS group
* Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group, second Tuesday, 5:15 p.m., St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 4700 S. Poplar St. Enter on the north side; handicapped parking available.
Nurse/PA group
* Midlevel Providers of Central Wyoming, second Tuesday, 6:30-9 p.m. in various locations. Open to all nurse practitioners and physician assistants practicing in Wyoming. Educational presentations with CMEs and CEUs at each meeting, usually given by noted speakers in medical practice and research, and dinner are featured. Info: Charla Bright, 265-1792.
Gastric bypass
* Central Wyoming Gastric Bypass Support Group, second and fourth Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Wyoming Medical Center support services building Auditorium A, 1200 E. Third St. Meetings are open to gastric bypass patients and anyone needing information on the procedure. Info: Tom and Ardy Fritts, 234-3858.
WEDNESDAY
Successful Parenting
* From 6-7:30 p.m., second Wednesday of the month, UPLIFT office, 145 S. Durbin St., Ste. 201. UPLIFT, Wyoming's nonprofit organization for promoting the emotional health and well-being of children and families, hosts the Foundation for Successful Parenting support group. Snacks and beverages are provided. To register or for more information, call 232-8944.
T.O.P.S.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly:
* No. 35: 6:45-8 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 955 S. Wolcott St. New members welcome. Info: 235-4060 or 234-3753.
* No. 162: Christ United Methodist Church, 1868 S. Poplar St. Weigh-in at 8 a.m., meeting at 8:30 a.m. Anyone welcome. Info: 266-3363.
* No. 299: 9 a.m., Fourth and Midwest Sts., Mills. Info: 235-1249.
* No. 86: 6 p.m., Evansville Senior Center, Third and Curtis Sts. Info: 235-7007 or 265-0811.
Hepatitis C support
* 'The Casper Connection' Hepatitis C Support Group, first Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St. Whether you're currently taking Interferon or trying an herbal remedy, join us for an enlightened session that could improve your quality of life. Info: Michelle, 267-0911.
Parent bereavement
* The Compassionate Friends, first Wednesday, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church parlor, 332 E. Second St. The support group is for families who have experienced the death of a child of any age. Info: 237-0735.
Emotions Anonymous
* 7 p.m. 12-24 Club, 136 W. Eighth St. EA is a fellowship of those who want to solve their emotional problems and discover a way to live at peace with unsolved problems, by using a 12-step program. Info: Suzanne or Elly, 266-3530.
Sexaholics Anonymous
* 7 p.m., 309 N. McKinley St. Info: 265-8590.
Breast-feeding
* La Leche League of Central Wyoming, third Wednesday, 7 p.m., Wyoming Medical Center support services building, Auditorium B, 1200 E. Third St. Breast-feeding mothers, pregnant women planning to breast-feed, or other women wanting more information are invited to attend. Babies are welcome. Info: Ambra, 265-6747 or Jenifer, 247-1077.
Rocky Mountain Therapy
* Noon-1 p.m. 2546 E. Second St., Building 500. Free Stroke Support Group, third Wednesday of each month. This month's guest speaker is a massage therapist who will be available to answer questions. Lunch provided. Info: 577-5204.
Beginner Line Dance
* The Dancing for the Dreams Program offers Senior Line Dancing for fun and exercise from 7-8:15 p.m. at Absolute Fitness in the Commissary Mall. The class will be taught by Machelle Holloway. Walk-ins are welcome. Info: 259-2501.
Stroke Support Group
* Noon-1 p.m., third Wednesday of every month, survivors and family will meet at Rocky Mountain Therapy. 2546 E. Second St., Building 500. Lunch provided. Info: 577-5204.
THURSDAY
Parent support groups
* 6:30 p.m., first Thursday of the month, in the Special Education services center of the old Jefferson School, 500 S. Jefferson St. Support group for parents of children with autism. Info: 577-0321.
* 7 p.m., third Thursday of the month, in the Special Education services center of the old Jefferson School, 500 S. Jefferson St. Support group for parents of children with ADHD or behavioral needs. Info: 577-0321.
Court Order Parenting
* From 6-7:30 p.m., first and third Thursdays of the month, UPLIFT office, 145 S. Durbin St., Ste. 201. UPLIFT, Wyoming's nonprofit organization for promoting the emotional health and well-being of children and families, hosts the Court Order Parenting support group. Snacks and beverages are provided. To register or for more information, call 232-8944.
Family Stroke Support Group
* Third Thursday of each month, noon, Rocky Mountain Therapy, 2546 E. Second St., No. 500. Info: 577-5204.
Better Breathers
* Second and fourth Thursdays, 1 p.m., Primrose of Casper, 1865 S. Beverly St. Better Breathers is a support group for anyone with a breathing problem, COPD, emphysema, asthma and/or bronchitis.
Adult diabetics
* Adult Diabetics Support Group, fourth Thursday, 7 p.m., Wyoming Medical Center support services building Auditorium A, 1200 E. Third St. Info: 577-2592.
Alzheimer's support
* 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church basement, 332 E. Second St. The group meets the first and third Thursdays. Open to the public. Info: 265-7960.
S-Anon
* S-Anon, a 12-step support group for family and friends of sexaholics, noon Mondays and Thursdays, 12-24 Club, 136 W. Eighth St. Info: 237-8035.
Blue Envelope
* Blue Envelope Health Council, noon, Central Wyoming Hospice conference room, 319 S. Wilson St. Info: 577-7955.
Caregiver support
* "Which closet do I go to?" is a support group for those involved in caregiving situations. Meets Thursdays from 7-8:15 p.m., at HPCC, D131. Info: 235-3916.
Suicide survivors
* Suicide Survivors Support Group, first and third Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., 1032 E. First St. Info: Sue McConaughey, LCSW, 234-2704.
Tobacco-Free Support Group
* 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, a free and confidential support group for quitting tobacco will be held in the Women's Services building, 1255 E. C St. Info: Wyoming Families Matter, 577-2345.
Celiacs
* Central Wyoming Celiac Association meets on the third Thursday of the month, from 6:30-8 p.m., in Wyoming Medical Center's support services building, Auditorium A, 1200 E. Third St. Gluten-free snacks will be offered during the meeting. Info: 259-4469; e-mail: (wyceliacassoc@alluretech.net).
Teens with diabetes
* Diabetes Support Group for Teens, 7 p.m., Education Annex across from Wyoming Medical Center parking structure. Info: 577-2592.
Single-Again support
* 7 p.m., every Thursday, "New Beginnings," an interdenominational peer support group for divorced, widowed or separated persons, meets in the lower level of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 400 Country Club Road. Info: 237-7333 or 234-4368.
Perinatal bereavement
* Perinatal Bereavement Support Group, second Thursday, 7 p.m., Casper Natrona County Health Department, 475 S. Spruce St. The group, designed for families who have experienced a stillbirth, miscarriage or the death of a newborn or infant, is offered without charge as a community service. Info: Cheryl Jordan, 577-2378; Bev Dunlap, 235-9340, ext. 544; or Carol Kahn, 265-1190.
Lymphedema
* Lymphedema Support Group, third Thursday, noon, Rocky Mountain Therapy, 111 S. Jefferson St., Suite 100. Reservations are requested by calling 577-5204.
FRIDAY
NAMI Family Support Group
* 7 p.m., third Friday, the group meets for caring and sharing at 133 W. Sixth St. NAMI-Casper is the local affiliate for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We offer support, information and Family to Family Education Classes. Info: 234-0440 or (888) 882-4968.
SATURDAY
Emotions Anonymous
* Noon, 12-24 Club, 136 W. Eighth St. EA is a fellowship of those who want to solve their emotional problems and discover a way to live at peace with unsolved problems, by using a 12-step program. Info: Suzanne or Elly, 266-3530.
Overeaters Anonymous
* 11 a.m., 12-24 Club, 136 W. Eighth St. No weigh-ins, dues or fees are required. Info: Nicole, 266-0918.
Parenting skills
* The Wyoming Children's Access Network provides parent-education seminars for divorcing, separated and never-married parents. The one-time 4-hour seminar is offered in Casper on the second Saturday of each month. The seminar provides information on the impact of parental conflict on children and teaches parents skills to help with the difficult transition. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other adults close to the children are welcome to attend as well. A nominal fee is charged; based on need, the fee may be waived upon request. Preregistration is required 24 hours in advance. Info: toll-free (866) 726-3700.
Parkinson's disease
* Parkinson's Support Group meets at Christ Methodist Church, 1868 S. Poplar St., 1:30 p.m., Open to Parkinson's Disease patients, spouses, caregivers and guests. Info: 237-4316. Note the change of meeting place.
NAMI Mental Advocacy Support Group
* From 4-5 p.m., every Saturday, the group meets at 133 W. Sixth St. Only persons with mental illness may attend this group. NAMI-Casper is the local affiliate for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We offer support, information and Family to Family Education Classes. Info: 234-0440 or (888) 882-4968.
NAMI Advocacy Support and Family Support Groups
* 5:30 p.m., first Saturday, the groups will meet for a movie or speaker at 133 W. Sixth St. NAMI-Casper is the local affiliate for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We offer support, information and Family to Family Education Classes. Info: 234-0440 or (888) 882-4968.
SUNDAY
Eating Disorders Anonymous
* 5 p.m., 12-24 Club, 136 W. Eighth St. Anyone having difficulty with food is welcome. Info: 235-2939, 235-8116 or 265-8627.
MONDAY
Mended Hearts
* Fourth Monday, 7 p.m. Wyoming Medical Center support services building, auditoriums A and B, 1200 E. Third St. Info: 235-1470 or 237-2349.
S-Anon
* S-Anon, a 12-step support group for family and friends of sexaholics, meets at noon Mondays and Thursdays at the 12-24 Club, 136 W. Eighth St. Info: 237-8035.
Youth anger
* 3:30-4:30 p.m., Mercer House, 425 CY Ave. Controlling Anger through Life Management III support group for young people, by referral or voluntary. Info: 265-7366.
Alzheimer's disease
* Alzheimer's Affiliation of Wyoming, second Monday, 5:15 p.m., 900 Werner Court, Suite 226. The statewide organization provides information and support for Alzheimer's disease. Info: 265-7960; toll-free (888) 276-9602.
Brain injury
* Brain Injury Association of Wyoming Support Group, second Monday, 6-7:30 p.m., Wyoming Medical Center support services building, second-floor human resources classroom, 1200 E. Third St. Caregivers meetings take place at 6:30 p.m. across the hall. For transportation, call 473-1767.
Epilepsy
* Epilepsy Support Group, third Monday, 6:30-8 p.m., Wyoming Medical Center support services building, Auditorium A, 1200 E. Third St. Topic will be Epilepsy 101: Questions and Answers. Info: 237-5316.
Nicotine Anonymous
* Nicotine Anonymous, Mondays, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Theosophical Society, 112 S. Lincoln. For all present and former tobacco products users. Info: 577-0518 or pamela_b_martin@hotmail.com.
organizations
Gamblers Anonymous
* The group has resumed its meetings. Info: 265-2737.
United Blood Services
* 167 S. Conwell St. Hours: 6 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday; 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Volunteer blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Info: 237-2328.
American Red Cross
* American Red Cross of Natrona County, 1948 E. First St. Office hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Preregistration and payment is required for all classes. Full courses for CPR/AED/First Aid, review courses for CPR/AED/First Aid, baby-sitter training, full courses for CPR for the Pro, review courses for CPR for the Pro and CPR/AED/FA Instructor courses are offered. Info: 237-8436.
* Cowboy Branch, 2301 Big Horn Ave., Worland. Preregistration is required for all classes. Info: (307) 347-2040.
* Northeast Branch, 439 Prairieview Place, Suite E, Gillette. Info: (307) 686-8407.
Cancer information
* Community Cancer Resource Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, 1443 E. Third St. The Community Cancer Resource Center, a service of Wyoming Medical Center, includes a library and information on other services for cancer patients and their families. Info: 577-2970; e-mail: (jsmith@wmcnet.org).
12-24 Club
* 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily, 136 W. Eighth St. Club is open to family and friends who are having trouble with alcohol and/or drugs. Info: 237-8035.
Pregnancy
* Care Net Pregnancy and Resource Center of Casper, 1746 S. Poplar St. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday. The center provides free pregnancy tests, education on abortion and alternatives to abortion, adoption and parenting support and post-abortion support. The Mommy and Me Program is an incentives-based mentoring program for pregnant women up to age 21. Diapers and formula are available on an emergency-needs basis. Appointments are requested by calling 473-2273.
Free Clinic of Sheridan
* 1428 W. Fifth St., Sheridan. The Free Clinic is staffed by volunteers who provide services and medications to anyone ages 19-66 who is uninsured meets the 185 percent federal poverty level guidelines. Hours: 5-9 p.m. Thursdays. Info: (307) 751-6324.
Parenting skills
* The Wyoming Children's Access Network provides parent-education seminars for divorcing, separated and never-married parents. The one-time 4-hour seminar is offered monthly in Casper, Cheyenne, Cody, Gillette, Jackson, Lander, Laramie, Rawlins, Rock Springs, Sheridan and Torrington. The seminar provides information on the impact of parental conflict on children and teaches parents skills to help with the difficult transition. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other adults close to the children are welcome to attend as well. A nominal fee is charged; based on need, the fee may be waived upon request. Preregistration is required 24 hours in advance. Info: toll-free (866) 726-3700.
Self Help Center
* The Self Help Center has a 24-hour confidential hot line: 262-9675, available to help educate potentially abusive men and provide available resources.
* The Self Help office is located in the Goodstein New Hope Building, 441 S. Center St., Suite 300. Info: 235-2814.
VA Flu Shot Clinics
* The Casper Outpatient Clinic encourages all veterans to get a flu shot. There is no need to call ahead, walk-ins are welcome and flu shots will be given at the clinic, 4140 S. Poplar St., Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 235-4143.
recreation and fitness
Green River Parks/Recreation
* Green River Recreation Center pool is open for drop-in swimming from 5 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3:30-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday and noon-6:30 p.m. Sunday. Info: (307) 872-0511.
Campbell County Parks/Recreation
* Gillette Rec Center info: (307) 682-8527. CC Pool, Gillette, (307) 682-5470. Wright Rec Center, (307) 464-0198.
Cheyenne Parks/Recreation
* Office hours are 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Info: (307) 637-6437. Cheyenne Aquatics Division/Municipal Pool, 931 Pool Drive. Info: (307) 637-6455.
Pine Bluffs Recreation
* Info: (307) 245-3301.
Casper Family YMCA
* 315 E. 15th St. Financial aid is available for eligible families. Info: 234-9187.
Casper Recreation Division
* Youth interested in serving on the Rec Center's Teen Council are asked to call for more information.
* Casper Recreation Center, 1801 E. Fourth St. Info: 235-8383; Ice Arena: 235-8484.
Roller-skating
* "Stroller Roller Skate"/"Learn to Skate," Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wagon Wheel Roller Skating Rink, 305 Vanhorn Ave., Mills. Admission is $3 and includes any skate rental. Skaters choose the music; an instructor is available for assistance. Homeschoolers are welcomed. Info: 265-4214.
Regional
VA Flu Shot Clinics
* The Sheridan VAMC and Community Based Outpatient Clinic encourage all veterans to get a flu shot. There is no need to call ahead, walk-ins are welcome and flu shots will be given at the following locations and times:
* Sheridan VA Medical Center Primary Care Clinic, 1898 Fort Rd., seven days a week from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Info: (307) 672-3473.
* Riverton Outpatient Clinic, 2300 Rose Lane, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: (307) 857-1211.
* Powell Outpatient Clinic, 777 Ave. H, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: (307) 754-7257.
* Gillette CBOC, 1701 Phillips Circle, Ste. A, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info (307) 685-0676.
* Rock Springs CBOC, 3000 College Dr., Ste. C, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: (307) 362-6641.
Essential Tremor
* Second Saturday, 9-11 a.m., McKee Wellness Center, 2000 N. Boise St., Loveland, Colo. Essential Tremor Support Group, the only one in the northern Colorado/Wyoming region, is open to anyone who has been diagnosed with ET, a friend or family member. Info: Linda Hope, (970) 203-9289.