SHG-Calendar-JulyAug2014(update7-29)pdf

SELF HELP GROUPS’ MONTHLY CALENDAR
Please call group leaders for directions and to confirm times
July and August 2014
2014 Bike MS: Hops to Hops
September 14, 2014
Lambertville, NJ
http://bikenjm.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/NJMBikeEvents?fr_id=24169&pg=entry
2014 Bike MS: Country Challenge
September 20, 2014
Morristown, NJ
http://bikenjm.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/NJMBikeEvents?fr_id=24206&pg=entry
A group for veterans living with MS meets at the
VA Health Care System Center in East Orange
385 Tremont Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018
on the 4th Tuesday of every month.
For more information contact
Joyce Williams at 973--676-1000 x1729.
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BERGEN COUNTY
What
Where
When
Leader
Topic
Cope Self-Help Group Heightened Independence & Progress
No Meeting July / Aug
Cornell Medical Supply Co., 30 New Bridge Road, Bergenfield
Last Thurs. of the month… 11:00am
July 31 August 28
Joan B. (201) 837-7790
Contact Leader for Details
What
Where
Lyndhurst Self-Help Group ,"The Direct Effect"
Meets all year
The Heritage at Lyndhurst, 601 Riverside Avenue, Lyndhurst
in the Community Room (by the property management office)
When
Last Tues. of the month… 6:00pm - 7:30pm
July 29 August 26
Leaders William Milligan (201) 889-2311 email: [email protected]
Topic
Contact leader.
What
Where
When
The TM Self-Help Group
No Meeting Dec / Jan / and Feb July
Trinity Presbyterian Church, Farview Ave., Paramus
Contact Joe for Details
Leaders Joe N. (201) 797-3386 … Len P. (973) 330-2406
Topic
Contact Len for details
What
Where
Friends MS Self-Help Group
No Meeting July / August
Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck Rd., Marian Hall, Conference Room A
Teaneck
When
1st Thursday of the month… 7:00pm
Leaders
Scott A.(973) 616-8168 [email protected]
Topic
What
Where
When
Leader
Topic
“Faith is our Pathway”:needs of African Americans living with MS.
Ebenezer Baptist Church, 216 4th Street, Englewood
No Meeting July / August
rd
3 Saturday of the month… 2:00pm
Irvina B. (201) 569-3613
Contact leader for details
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What
Where
When
Leader
Topic
Saddle Brook MS Self-Help Group
No Meeting July / August
Kessler Rehab Center (Multi-Purpose Room),
300 Market St.
Saddle Brook
rd
3 Saturday of the month… 1:00pm
Maria W. (201) 666-0312
Chris T. (201) 843-0001
Contact Leader for details
ESSEX
When
Leader
Topic
“UMDNJ SURVIVORS”
Weequahic Library Conference Room 2nd Fl.
355 Osborne Terrace. Newark NJ
3rd Thursday of the month… 1:00pm
Linda H. (973) 923-6912
Contact Leader for details
What
Where
When
Leader
Topic
Nutley’s “Gotta Laugh” MS Self-Help Group
Vincent United Methodist Church, 100 Vincent Pl., Nutley
3rd Thursday of the month… 7:00pm
July 17
Gary A. (973) 667-5209
Contact Leader for Details
What
Where
When
Leader
Topic
MS LEGS “Gay/Lesbian” Self-Help Group No Meeting July / August
Vincent United Methodist Church, 100 Vincent Pl., Nutley
3rd Thursday of the month… 7:00pm
Nancy H. (201) 788-3663
Contact Leader for details
What
Where
When
Leader
Topic
Barnabas Health MS Self-Health Group
No Meeting July / August
BHACC , 200 South Orange Avenue,
Livingston
4th Thursday of the month… 10.30 am, cafeteria
Rosanne D. (973) 334-8434
Contact Leader for details
HUDSON COUNTY
Secaucus MS Self-Help Group
No Meeting June, July / August
Secaucus Public Library 1379 Paterson Plank Rd., Secaucus
2nd Tuesday of the month 7pm-9pm
Kevin (201) 320-0100
Email: [email protected]
What
Where
What
Where
When
Leader
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No Meeting July / August
Topic
HUNTERDON COUNTY
What
Hunterdon MS Self Help Group
No Meeting for July August
Where
Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center 1738 Rt. 31 North, Clinton
When
Last Sat. of month 12pm - 2pm
Leaders Carla B. (203) 819-2375 (908) 975-3181, email: [email protected]
Topic
MERCER COUNTY
What
Robbinsville “Positive Living” New Location
No Meeting July / August
Where
Robbinsville Senior Center 1117 Route 130 Robbinsville
When
1st Tues of month… 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Leaders Michael O. (609) 516-7444 [email protected]
Steve B. (609) 799-9585
Andrea S (609) 838-0231 [email protected]
Topic
Contact leader for details
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
What
Where
When
Leaders
Topic
Metuchen MS Self-Help Group
No Meeting July / August
First Presbyterian Church Social Center 270 Woodbridge Ave. Metuchen
3rd Tuesday of the month… 10:00am – 12:00pm
Sonya D. (732) 826-7754 … Priscilla G. (908) 591-9768 …
Contact leaders for details
MONMOUTH COUNTY
What
Oakhurst “Tuesday Troopers” New Location
Meets All Year
Where
Ocean Township Historical Museum 701 Deal Road, Oakhurst, NJ
When
2nd Tuesday of the month… 11:00pm – 1:00pm
July 8 August 12
Leaders Nancy M. (732) 531-6756 … Katie C. (732) 502-8845
Topic
New Location contact leader for details.
What
Marlboro “Beta and Beyond”
No Meeting July / August
Where
Marlboro Branch of the Monmouth County Library
When
Meets every 4-5 weeks on Saturday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Leaders Rachel W. (732) 252-8617
Topic
Contact leader for details
NEW GROUP
What
The MS Support Team
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Where
When
Leaders
Topic
Middletown Library 55 New Monmouth Rd, Middletown NJ 07748
Tues. August 26,Tues.Sept.23 10:00-12:00pm
Loraine -732 671-3700
Contact leader for Details
What
Where
When
Leader
Topic
Freehold MS Support Group
No Meetings Jan. / Feb. / July / August
Centra State Hospital Health Awareness Center, Freehold
3rd Monday of the month… 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Ruth Memoli,( Social Worker) Professionally Facilitated (732) 294-2505
Contact leaders for details
Tinton Falls “Moving Forward”
No Meetings July / August
Kensington Court Assisted Living & Senior Day Club
864 Shrewsbury Avenue, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
When
3rd Sat. of month…10:00am – noon
Leaders Bob F. (732) 212-1673 Don L (732) 546-8868
Topic
Contact leaders for details
What
Where
What
Kershaw Commons MS Self-Help Group
No meeting in August
Where
Kershaw Commons 1st Floor meeting room,
6000 Applewood Dr., Freehold
When
2nd Wednesday of the month
July 9
Leaders Lisa T. (732) 660-1005 / Scott S. (551) 200-0466
Topic
Open discussion
What
Where
When
Leader
Topic
What
Where
When
Leader
MORRIS COUNTY
Montville MS Self-Help Group
August
Montville Youth Center, 130 Changebridge Rd.,
2nd Thurs. of Month 10am
Rosanne D. (973) 334-8434
Contact Leader for details
No Meeting July /
Montville
Multiple Strenghths MS Support Group
Dover
St. Clare's Hospital / Dover General
Enter through 'MAIN ENTRANCE' - Conference Rooms C & D
3RD Thursday 1PM
Nick M. (973) 841-3197 Email: [email protected]
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Topic
Website: www.multiplestrengths.cjb.net / www.multiplesclerosis.cjb.net
Contact leader for details.
OCEAN COUNTY
What
Toms River MS Self-Help Group
No Meeting July / August
Where
The Presbyterian Church of Toms River, 1070 Hooper Ave. Toms River
When
4th Friday of the month 7pm – 9pm
Leaders Pat C. (732) 244-7523 / Dianne B. (732) 892-2230 /
Pat R. 732-569-3606
Topic
Contact leader for details
What
Where
When
Leader
Topic
Manahawkin “Our Helping Hands”
No Meeting July / August
Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Room 6, 333 N. Main St.
Manahawkin
rd
3 Friday of the month… 10:30am – 12:30pm
Luanne R. (732) 286-4990
[email protected]
Contact leader for details
What
Where
When
Leader
Topic
Brick “Voices of MS”
No Meeting June / July / August
st
Ocean Medical Center (1 floor Atrium) Jack Martin Blvd., Brick
Last Mon. of the month
Don L. (732) 546-8868 … and Renee at [email protected]
Contact leader for details
PASSAIC COUNTY
What
Where
When
Leader
Topic
OUI MS Self-Help Group
Meets All Year
Packanack Lake Church, 120 Lake Dr. East, Wayne
3rd Monday of the month… 7:00pm
July 21 August 18
Michael W.(973) 628-8991
Contact leader for details
What
Where
When
Leaders
Topic
“Squeaky Wheels" MS Self-Help Group
Meets All Year
Hillcrest Center, 1810 Macopin Road, West Milford
4th Wednesday of the month… 12:00 pm
July 24 August 27
Janice S. (973) 728-1282... Nancy M. (973) 697-0970
Contact leader for details
What
SOMERSET COUNTY
Bridgewater MS Self-Help Group
No Meeting June / July / August
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Where
When
Leaders
Topic
The PeopleCare Center, 120 Finderne Ave., Bridgewater
4th Tues. of the month… 7:00pm – 9:00pm
John T. (908) 295-1401 (cell) … Doug R. (908) 334-9212 (cell)
No Meeting until September
SUSSEX COUNTY
“Multiple Strengths” MS Self-Help Group (2) Sussex
Multiple Strengths MS Support Group at Night St. Clare's Health Center at
Sussex 20 Walnut Street Enter through
'MAIN ENTRANCE' - Cafeteria
When
3rd Tuesday of the month … 7:00pm
Leaders Nick M. (973) 841-3197 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.multiplestrengths.cjb.net / www.multiplesclerosis.cjb.net
Topic
Contact leader for details
UNION COUNTY
What
Clark MS Self-Help Group
No Meeting July / August
Where
Clark Town Hall, 430 Westfield Avenue, Clark
When
2nd Tuesday of the month… 7:00pm
Leaders Maryellen B. (732) 396-9145 … Susan K. (908) 889-9144
Topic
Contact leader for details
New Support Group
What
MS Support Group at Overlook Medical Center
Where
99 Beauvoir Ave, Summit, NJ- Conference Room 4
When
4th Monday 1:00–2:00 PM
Aug 25
Leaders Susan Seeger, R.N., A.P.N-BC at (908) 522-2829
Topic
Call Susan for Details
What
Where
What
Where
When
Leader
Topic
Building Bridges: Group for Minorities
No Meeting June / July / August
South Plainfield PAL, 1250 Maple Avenue, South Plainfield
2nd Sunday of the month for the winter months… 1:00pm
no meeting
Tennille Flowers (973) 207-4191
No meeting until September
WARREN COUNTY
What
Where
Alpha “MSempowerMEnt”
St. Mary's Church, 830 Fifth Avenue
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No Meeting July / August
When
4th Thursday of the month…7:00pm – 9:00pm
Leaders Klara T. (908) 619-3150 (cell) … Maria K. (908) 454-5077
Topic
Open discussion
What
Where
When
Leaders
Topic
Warren County MS Self-Help Group
Meets All Year
Hackettstown Regional Med Center, 651 Willow Grove St. Hackettstown
2nd Monday of the month … 7:00pm
July 14 August 11
Cynthia M.(973) 786-5382 … Michele K. (908) 850-6366
Open discussion
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