Health agenda
By The Emporia Gazette (Contact)
Originally published 01:38 p.m., January 15, 2008
Updated 01:38 p.m., January 15, 2008
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).
“Strong Tower,” a Christ-centered 12-step recovery group meets at noon Monday and Wednesday and 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 2910 W. Highway 50, Suite H. Information: 481-1762 or 366-1427.
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.
The Emporia support group of NAMI Kansas — Kansas’ Voice on Mental Illness meets from 6 to 8 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at the First United Methodist Church, 823 Merchant St. Information: 794-7163 (this is a local call from the Emporia area) or see www.namikansas.org.
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: Mariette 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 at the ESU Newman division of nursing. For respite care, call Paula Sauder at 343-4035.
The Parkinson’s support group meets at 1:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Emporia Presbyterian Manor (note change in location). Information: 794-5339.
Talking Books, visually impaired support group, meets at 1 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Emporia Senior Center.
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.
New Hope/Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every Monday at the United Methodist Church in Burlington, 207 S. 6th St. Information: Vicky at (620) 340-5213.
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.
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. Call 342-1059 or 341-7608.
“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 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1702 W. 15th Ave. Meeting times: 343-2011, 343-3999 or 343-3709. Newcomers are welcome.
The Hardcore Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 828 Commercial St.
Alateen meets at 5:45 p.m. every Tuesday at the Westminster church. Call 343-3999 or 757-1191.
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 Life and Hope Hispanic Group AA meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 5 to 7 p.m. Saturdays; and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays at 22 Commercial St.
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.
Celebrate Recovery for those with “Hurts, Habits and Hang-Ups” is a program that consists of 12 Steps and Recovery Principles, centered on Jesus Christ, that meets at 6 p.m. every Friday for a meal, worship and gender-specific small groups at the First Church of the Nazarene, 2931 W. 24th Ave. Call 342-2858 for more information.
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.