Support
Support for smokers who want to quit is available day or night from the Kansas Tobacco Quit Line at (866) 526-7867 (KAN-STOP).
A support group for those with traumatic brain injuries and their families meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the ESU Counselor Education Clinic, 1601 State St. Information: 341-5799.
The Hand in Hand Hospice grief support group meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month at 1015 Industrial Road, (north of Gambino’s Pizza). This meeting is open to anyone in the community who has experienced the loss of a loved one. Information: 340-6177.
A support group for caregivers of the elderly or shut in meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at ESU Counselor Education Clinic, 1601 State St. Information: 341-5799.
The First United Methodist Church widowed persons grief support group meets at 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday in the church library. Information: Ruth Denny-Haig, 342-0037.
The SOS support group for individuals and families who are in abusive relationships or who have experienced an abusive relationship meets every Tuesday. Information: 342-1870 or, outside the Emporia calling area, (800) 825-1295.
A nontraditional student support group meets from 5 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday at 1601 State St. (the Earl Center). Issues discussed will include juggling family, school and work, returning to college, starting college, general life issues. Information: Concha, 341-5799.
The Partnership in Learning and Advocacy for Young Children meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at First United Methodist Church. Information: Marietta Hruza, 343-8393.
The Emporia Alzheimer’s support group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month in the nurses’ lounge at the ESU Newman division of nursing. For respite care, call Paula Sauder at 343-4035.
tThe Parkinson’s support group meets at 1:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Emporia Senior Center. Information: (620) 794-5339.
Talking Books, visually impaired support group, meets at 1 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Emporia Senior Center.
A support group, sponsored by Corner House, for those living with hepatitis C meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at Plumb Place, 224 E. Sixth Ave. The meetings are free and open to the public. Information: Amy Hirst, 342-3015 or Amy592@yahoo.com
The MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group meets from 9 to 11 a.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at the First Baptist Church, Eighth Avenue and Constitution Street. Information: 343-3112.
MEND — Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death — is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to reach out to those who have lost a child to miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Cora Miller Hall-Newman Division of Nursing, just east of Newman Regional Health, 1127 Chestnut St., Room 107. Information: Stephanie Metzger, 343-6357 or stephanie@mend.org
The Cancer Support Group meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Newman Home Health, Suite A, 1015 Industrial Road. The group is open to people with any cancer diagnoses and to family members or those affected by cancer. Information: Hillary Laird, 340-6161.
Fitness
Weight Watchers of Emporia meets every Monday at the Faith Lutheran Church, 1348 Trail Ridge Road. Weigh-in begins at 4:45 p.m.; the meeting is from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Call (800) 585-5833.
Emporia Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1702 W. 15th Ave. Meeting times: 343-7418.
The TOPS Morning Club meets from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Lee Beran Recreation Center, 313 W. Fourth Ave. Weigh-in begins at 9 a.m. Meetings, from 10 to 11 a.m., are open to the public. Information: 341-9349 or 342-7480.
Patty Jo Thompson, a certified yoga instructor, is teaching yoga classes at the Lee Beran Recreation center, 313 W. Fourth Ave. Tuesday-Thursday classes meet from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday-Wednesday classes are from 7 to 8 p.m. Nursery care is $1 a child. The cost is $5 a class. Information: 340-6395. No classes Wednesday and Thursday and Dec. 4 and 5.
The TOPS Evening Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. each Wednesday at the First Christian Church, 202 E. 12th Ave. Meetings are open to the public.
“Look Good, Feel Better” classes meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month at Central Care Cancer Center, 1401 W. 12th Ave. This free program teaches women undergoing cancer treatment how to cope with physical changes and improve their appearance to help them feel more positive. Information: Beth Lovette, 342-1117.
Dependency
The telephone number of Narconon, a non-profit public benefit organization is (800) 556-8885.
Emporia Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. Thursday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1702 W. 15th Ave. Meeting times: 343-2011, 343-3999 or 343-3709. Newcomers are welcome.
The Emporia Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 325 1/2 Commercial St. Meeting times: 343-3455.
The New Beginnings Alcoholics Anonymous Group meets at 325 1/2 Commercial St. Meeting times: 343-1474.
The Friends of Bill W. AA Group meets at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1702 W. 15th Ave. Meeting times: 342-1908.
The Campus AA Group meets at Didde Catholic Campus Center, 1415 Merchant St. A light lunch is furnished. Meeting times: 343-6765.
Narcotics Anonymous Pioneer Group meets at 882 W. Fifth Ave. Meeting times: Call (866) 802-6262.
The Nar-Anon Family Group meets at 8 p.m. Tuesday and at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church, 202 E. 12th Ave. Call Jacque at 343-2017 or Peggy at 342-0987.
F To list a meeting, send the name of the group, time, date and place of meeting and program information. The deadline is noon Thursday.