September support groups

Friday, August 24, 2007 8:04 PM CDT

Adult Children of Alcoholics

12-step study group, 7 p.m., every Monday, St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 1015 4 Mile Road.

Adults on the Spectrum Support Group

For adults with an autism spectrum disorder, 6:30-8 p.m., third Wednesday, Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin office, 9733 W. St. Martins Road (Highway 100), Franklin. Call (414) 427-9345.

Adults and Diabetes

8 p.m., third Tuesday (odd months), Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare — All Saints, Spring Street Campus, 3801 Spring St. Call (262) 687-3000.

Al-Anon

Meetings are available daily. Call (262) 632-0011.

Every Monday, 6-7:30 p.m., Alano Club, 1140 Douglas Ave. (smoking allowed), (262) 634-9902.

Every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., Grove Club, 1037 Grove Ave., (262) 634-9656; Fresh Start, 9:30 a.m. (non-smoking), Church of the Covenant, 40 Ohio St., (262) 634-4597; 7:30 p.m., Benjamin House, 4848 Highway H, Franksville (non-smoking), (262) 886-9611.

Every Wednesday, Beginner (non-smoking), 7 p.m., Calvary Memorial Church, 4001 Washington Ave. (use parking lot entrance), (262) 633-1279; open newcomer meeting, 8 p.m., Grove Club, 1037 Grove Ave., (262) 634-9656.

Every Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Alano Club, 1140 Douglas Ave., (262) 634-9902; 4 p.m., Benjamin House, 4848 Highway H, Franksville; 8 p.m., Grove Club, 1037 Grove Ave., (262) 634-9656.

Every Friday, Friday Night Growing Together, 8 p.m., Calvary Memorial Church, 4001 Washington Ave. (use parking lot entrance), (262) 638-9884.

Every Friday, Path to Recovery, 8 p.m., Grove Club, 1037 Grove Ave., (262) 634-9656.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Meetings are available daily.

Grove Club, 1037 Grove Ave., 10 a.m. Monday-Sunday; 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 p.m. Sunday, open speaker meeting.

Alano Club, 1140 Douglas Ave., 8 p.m. nightly; 8 p.m. every Saturday, open speaker meeting.

Benjamin House, 4848 Highway H: 7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 6:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; open speaker, 7:30 p.m. first Friday; newcomer meeting, 10 a.m. Sunday.

Racine Area Central Office, 3701 Durand Ave., 12:15 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

This is not a complete list of Racine area meetings. For information on other meetings, call (262) 554-7788.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., fourth Wednesday, Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Parkway, Burlington. Call Susanne Malestic at (262) 767-8313.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers

10:30 a.m., first Friday, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare — All Saints, Spring Street Campus, 3801 Spring St. Call Marilyn Joyce, (262) 638-6678.

Alzheimer’s Support Group

For caregivers, family and friends of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, 9:30 a.m., fourth Monday, Becker-Shoop Center, 6101 16th St. Call (262) 637-7486.

Alzheimer’s Support Group

Fourth Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Aurora Medical Center, 10400 75th St., Kenosha. Call (262) 767-7185 or (800) 499-5736.

Asthma — Take Control

6-8 p.m., first Wednesday, Aurora Health Center, 8348 Washington Ave., Mount Pleasant. Call (800) 499-5736.

Autism Support Group

6:30-8:30 p.m., second and fourth Tuesday, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare — All Saints, Spring Street Campus, 3801 Spring St. Call Jenni Mai, (262) 635-9723, or Cindy Schultz at (262) 639-3041.

Babies and Me Support Group

For new mothers and their babies up to 12 months, 9:30-11 a.m., second and fourth Thursday, Family Lounge, Aurora Medical Center second floor, 10400 75th St., Kenosha. Each session will provide parenting topics and postnatal education. Call Lynn Hill at (262) 948-5204 or (262) 948-5200.

Battered/Formerly Battered Women Support Group

Call (262) 633-3233 for time and location.

Better Breathers Support Group

2 p.m., Sept. 12, Senior Advantage Room on the lower level of the West Professional Building, 3805-B Spring St., on the Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare — All Saints, Spring Street Campus. A courtesy shuttle is available. “Renew & Review” will be the program given by Cory Kaufman, Karen Sexton and Kathy Strange of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department at All Saints-Racine. The team will cover various skills to help those with breathing problems to function better with activities of daily living. There will be a question/answer period following the presentation with social time and refreshments. Call (262) 687-4789.

Bipolar/Depression Support Group

For adults who experience depression or bipolar disorder, 5:30 p.m., first and third Tuesday, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare — All Saints, 1320 Wisconsin Ave. (use 13th street entrance or entrance off parking ramp and take elevator to basement conference room). Call (262) 637-0582.

Brain Injury Support Group

For survivors, their families and interested professionals, 7 p.m., fourth Thursday, Alpha Homes of Wisconsin, 6216 Washington Ave., Suite D. Call Betty Brown, (262) 886-3328.

Breast Cancer Support Group (Keep in Touch)

8:30 a.m., third Saturday, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare — All Saints, Spring Street Campus, 3801 Spring St. Call (262) 687-3000.

Breast Cancer Support Group

6:30-8 p.m., second Tuesday, Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Parkway, Burlington. Susan Kandler or Mary Brown, (262) 767-6374; or 6-7 p.m., first Tuesday, Aurora Medical Center conference room J, 10400 75th St., Kenosha, Lori Van Horn, (262) 948-5846.

Celebrate Recovery

Christ-centered 12-Step program. Men’s and women’s groups for codependency, drug addiction and alcoholism; men’s group for pornography and sexual addiction. Every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Grace Church, 3626 Highway 31. Call Jim Olson, (262) 636-2111, ext. 111.

Compassionate Friends Bereavement Support Group

A support group for adults and siblings who have lost a child, 7 p.m., last Tuesday, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare — All Saints, Spring Street Campus, 3801 Spring St. Call Diane Beck, (262) 895-4888, or Peg Thompson, (262) 598-0834.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

For caregivers of patients with dementia, 1:30-3 p.m., second Thursday, Aurora Health Center small conference room, 8348 Washington Ave., Mount Pleasant. Call Jill Wilson, (262) 321-3228.

Diabetes Support Group

For adults with insulin/non-insulin dependent diabetes and their family/support persons, 6:30-8:30 p.m., second Tuesday, Memorial Hospital of Burlington dining room, 252 McHenry St., Burlington. Call Joyce Aspinall, (262) 767-6487.

Domestic and Sexual Abuse Support Group

6-8 p.m. every Monday. For location and additional information, call (262) 554-4608. Childcare is available. Sponsored by Ruth Associates Inc., a nonprofit organization providing services to victims of domestic and/or sexual abuse.

Domestic Violence Support Group

Sponsored by the Women’s Resource Center for women who have been or are victims of domestic violence, 6-8 p.m. every Tuesday in Racine. A Burlington area group is also available. Free child care. Call (262) 633-3233 or (262) 763-6226 (Burlington) for locations.

Domestic Violence Support Group

Call (262) 767-2933 for time and location.

Epilepsy Education Support Group

For people who have epilepsy or any other seizure disorder or has a family member with a severe disorder, 5-6:30 p.m., second Thursday, Aurora Medical Center, 10400 75th St., Kenosha. Sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation of Southern Wisconsin. Call Roberto Garza, (263) 995-0016 or (866) 233-9523.

Family and Friends Support Group

For families or friends who have adult loved ones living with mental illness, 6 p.m., first Tuesday, NAMI-Racine, 2300 DeKoven Ave. Call (262) 637-0582.

Families Supporting Families

5-6:30 p.m., first and third Thursday, Washington Park Community Center, 2301 12th St. Call Glenda Hyler, (262) 636-9411. Sponsored by the Racine Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse.

Fibromyalgia Support Group of Burlington

6-7:30 p.m., third Monday, Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Parkway, Burlington. The facilitator is Pam Lofgren of Aurora Rehab Services. Call (262) 767-7120 or (262) 767-7174.

Fibromyalgia: Time to Get Well Support Group

For individuals who suffer with fibromyalgia, their spouses and friends, 6:15-7:30 p.m., second Wednesday, Heigl Chiropractic Center, 3343 Douglas Ave. Call (262) 681-2273 for more information.

Grief Peer Support Group

For children ages 3-18 and adults, third Thursday, 5:45-8 p.m., Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church, 1700 S. Green Bay Road, or fourth Thursday, 5:45-8 p.m., MargaretAnn’s Place, 2522 63rd St., Kenosha. Childcare is provided for ages 2 and under. Call (262) 656-9656.

Grief Support Group for Adults

First Thursday, MargaretAnn’s Place, 2522 63rd St., Kenosha. Call (262) 656-9656.

Hepatitis C Support Group

Third Wednesday (except December), 5:30-7 p.m., Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare — All Saints, Spring Street Campus Library and Community Resources Center, 3801 Spring St. Call Arlene McEntegart at (262) 687-8374.

HIV/AIDS Support Group

Every Wednesday, 3:30-5 p.m. in the Kenosha area. Call Ted McMahon at (262) 657-6644 for more information.

Isaiah 61:1 Ministries Inc.

5:45 p.m., every Sunday, All Saints, Spring Street Campus Health Pavilion, 3821 Spring St. (lower level auditorium). This is a nonprofit Christian organization that preaches the gospel of good tidings to the meek, the poor and afflicted; bind up and heal the brokenhearted; proclaim liberty to the physical and spiritual captives; and the opening of the prison and of the eyes to those who are bound. Speakers are the Revs. Ron and Karen Thompson. The topic is “Walking in God-Given Freedom & Power.” Call (262) 989-5452 for more information.

La Leche League of Racine

A breast-feeding support group for pregnant women and nursing mothers, 10 a.m. second Wednesday. Babies and toddlers welcome. Call (262) 632-6248 or (262) 598-9416 for location.

Lifeline Support Groups

Every Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Grace Church, 3626 Highway 31. Call Jim Olson at (262) 632-2111, ext. 411.

Living With Cancer

Support group co-sponsored by Wheaton Franciscan Cancer Care — All Saints and the American Cancer Society offering help to cancer patients and their families and friends, 3:30 p.m., second and fourth Thursday, All Saints Cancer Center, 3809 Spring St. Call (262) 687-3000.

Moms and Me Support Group

For new mothers and their babies up to 12 months, 9:30-11 a.m., second and fourth Thursday, Aurora Medical Center Family Lounge, 10400 75th St., Kenosha. Call (262) 948-5204 or (262) 948-5200.

Morning Coffee Break Interfaith Bible Study

An interfaith women’s Bible study and support group, 9:30-11 a.m., every Thursday, Christian Reformed Church, 900 Illinois St. Nursery and story hour provided. Call (262) 886-2558.

Morning Coffee Support Group

For parents of children with an autism spectrum disorder, 9:30-11:30 a.m., first Thursday, Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin office, 9733 W. St. Martins Road (Highway 100), Franklin. Call (414) 427-9345.

Mothers of Sexually Abused Children

Weekly support group for mothers of children/adolescents who have been sexually abused. For more information, call Terri DeWalt at Sexual Assault Services, (262) 619-1634.

Multiple Myeloma Support Group

Cancer support group, 7 p.m., second Monday, Wheaton Franciscan Cancer Care — All Saints Cancer Center, 3809 Spring St. Call (262) 639-0780 for more information.

Multiple Sclerosis Society — Racine Support Group

7 p.m., fourth Thursday, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare — All Saints Spring Street Campus, 3801 Spring St. Call Terry Christensen at (262) 632-4107.

Myeloproliferative Disease Support Group

For people with a myeloproliferative disease including essential thrombocytosis, polycythemia vera and myelofibrosis, 1:30 p.m., Sept. 23, First Reformed Church, 7110 Old Spring St. (across from Roma Lodge). For more information, call Marge Blocks at (262) 637-4338.

Neuro-Fibromatosis Support Group

6:30-8:30 p.m., Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Parkway, Burlington. Call (262) 767-7185 or (800) 499-5736.

Overeaters Anonymous

10 a.m. every Friday, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 725 High St., (262) 639-1129.

12-Step Recovery Group for compulsive overeaters, anorexics and bulimics, 6:30 a.m. every Thursday, and 8 a.m. every Saturday, Cross Lutheran Church, 126 Chapel Terrace, Burlington, (262) 744-0219. For more information, visit the Web at: http://www.oa.org

Neuro-Fibromatosis

6:30-8:30 p.m., first Monday, Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Parkway, Burlington. Call (262) 767-7185 or (800) 499-5736.

Nicotine Anonymous

A weekly support group based on the 12-Step Recovery Program, 7-8 p.m., every Tuesday, Aurora Medical Center Clinic, 10400 75th St., Kenosha. For room, check with reception desk. Call (262) 767-7185 or (800) 499-5736.

Pain Management Support Group

For people who experience chronic pain, 10:30-11:30 a.m., second Tuesday, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare — All Saints cafeteria conference room, 1320 Wisconsin Ave. Call (262) 687-3000 or (262) 886-1277.

Parkinson Support Group Racine/Burlington Area

For people with Parkinson’s disease, their caregivers and others interested, 2 p.m., third Tuesday, Ridgewood Care Center, 5455 Durand Ave. Call the Wisconsin Parkinson Association, (800) 972-5455.

Parkinson’s Support Group

Second Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m., Aurora Medical Center Clinic, 10400 75th St., Kenosha. Call (262) 767-7185 or (800) 499-5736.

Kenosha Area Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

7 p.m., second Wednesday, Aurora Medical Center Conference Room J, 10400 75th St., Kenosha. Call (847) 772-6055.

Peer Education Support Group

For grieving children, teen-agers and families, 5:30-8 p.m., third Thursday, Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church, 1700 S. Green Bay Road. A meal will be provided at 5:45, and peer support begins at 6:30 p.m. Childcare will be provided for children 2 and under. Registration is required by calling (262) 656-9656.

Racine Area Home Schoolers

7 p.m., third Monday, Calvary Memorial Church, 4001 Washington Ave. Call Linda Greeley at (262) 598-0366 after 3 p.m. for more information.

Racine Mothers of Multiples Club

6:30 p.m., Sept. 7, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare — All Saints, Spring Street Campus, Health Pavilion, 3821 Spring St. Open to mothers, fathers and siblings of twins, this social/support group discusses educational information available for the rearing, development and encouragement of individuality of multiples as is presented by doctors, educators and parents. Call (262) 687-3000.

Racine Pleasure Club for the Blind

7 p.m., second Monday of the month, Belle City Senior Center, 201 Goold St. Call Carolyne Luettgen, (262) 633-5966.

Racine Kin Connection

A support group for grandparents and other older adults raising related children under 18 years old, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sept. 11, Next Generation Now, 1220 Mound Ave. Call Diane Gautsch, (262) 635-1920, or Bonnie Bolster, (262) 752-4962.

Recovery Inc. Self-Help Mental Health

7 p.m., every Monday, Racine Christian School, 912 Virginia St.

Resolve of Wisconsin Kenosha/Racine Chapter

A national organization that provides information, advocacy and support to people experiencing infertility. Call (262) 521-4590.

Respiratory Education Support Group

For people who suffer from respiratory disease, their spouses, friends and parents of children with disease, 6:30-8 p.m., third Monday, Memorial Hospital of Burlington dining room, 252 McHenry St., Burlington. Call (262) 767-7185 or (800) 499-5736.

Respite Services Support Group

Open to anyone who is giving care or support to a disabled person, an elderly spouse or an aging parent, 10:30 a.m.-noon, third Thursday, Lincoln Lutheran Central Office, 2000 Domanik Drive. Call Respite Services at (262) 632-9828.

Schizophrenia Support Group

For adults living with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, second Monday, 1:30 p.m., second Monday, Racine Friendship Clubhouse, 2000 17th St. Call (262) 637-0582.

Separated/Divorced Support Group

Second and fourth Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring St. Call (262) 886-0531 or (262) 554-1444.

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous

A 12-step, 12 tradition-oriented fellowship based on the model pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., every Thursday. Call (262) 637-0105 for meeting location and more information or visit the Web at http://www.slaaonline.org

Sexual Abused and Rape Survivor Support Group

4-5:30 p.m., first and third Thursday, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Center for Addiction Recovery, 9301 Washington Ave., just east of Highway H, Sturtevant. This confidential 12-step based group is facilitated by master’s degree level therapists. An initial screening interview must be completed. Call Michelle Antosiewicz at (262) 687-8605 to schedule an interview.

Sexual Assault Support Group for Women

Sponsored by Sexual Assault Services for adult women who have been sexually assaulted. Call Terri DeWalt at (262) 619-1634 to register.

Sleepy Times

Meetings are by invitation. Call (262) 687-3895 for details.

Stroke Support Group

4-5 p.m., third Thursday, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare — All Saints, Spring Street Campus, 3801 Spring Street.

Stroke Support Group

Fourth Monday, 3-4:30 p.m., Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Parkway, Burlington. Call (262) 767-7185 or (800) 499-5736.

Suicide Survival Network

Second Tuesday, 7-9 p.m., Kenosha Funeral Services, 8226 Sheridan Road, Kenosha. Call (262) 652-1943.

Support Group for Family Members and Friends of Homicide Victims

9 a.m., second Saturday, January-May and September-December, Aurora Walk-In Facility, 8348 Washington Ave. For more information, call the Victim Witness Office at (262) 636-3858 or (800) 924-1506.

Survivors of Suicide Support Group

Self-help for adults who have lost a loved one or friend to suicide, 6:30 p.m., first and third Thursday of each month, NAMI Racine office, 2300 DeKoven Ave. Call (262) 637-0582.

Taking Care of You Caregiver’s Group

For people who are caring for an older adult, first Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare — All Saints Library, Spring Street Campus, 3801 Spring St. Participants will share concerns with other caregivers; deal with the impact of caregiving on their own life; learn best practices of self care and its benefits to them and their loved one; and share stories and insights in a group setting. Call Marilyn Joyce at (262) 687-1810.

Teen Support Group

For high school students living with the challenges of mental illness, 6:30 p.m., second and fourth Wednesday, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare — All Saints St. Luke’s Hospital Memorial dining room, 1320 Wisconsin Ave. Call (262) 637-0582.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

Chapter 342, every Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3825 Erie St. Weigh-in, 8:30-9 a.m., meeting follows, (262) 639-2890.

Chapter 505, every Monday at Christ Church-United Methodist, 5109 Washington Ave. Weigh-in, 6-6:45 p.m., meeting at 7, Brian Esser, (262) 752-1562.

Chapter WI 774, every Tuesday at Emmaus Lutheran Church, 1925 Summit Ave. Private weigh-in, 5:30-6:25 p.m., meeting follows, Barbara Presser, (262) 633-9404.

Chapter 1126, every Thursday, Bethania Lutheran Church, 4120 Wright Ave. Private weigh-in, 6-6:30 p.m., meeting following.

Us Too Prostate Cancer Support Group

A free support group for prostate cancer patients, benign prosthetic hypertrophy patients and their spouse or friend, 5:30 p.m., third Thursday, Wheaton Franciscan Cancer Care — All Saints, 3809 Spring St. Call (262) 687-3000.

Visions for Tomorrow

For parents or direct caregivers of children living with mental illness, 6 p.m., first Tuesday, NAMI-Racine office, 2300 DeKoven Ave. Call (262) 637-0582.

West County Consumer Support Group

Self-help support for adults living with mental illness, second Monday, 6:30 p.m., and fourth Saturday, 1 p.m., Love Inc., 480 Pine St., Burlington. Call (262) 637-0582.

Young Onset Parkinson’s Support Group

7-8:30 p.m., second Wednesday, Aurora Medical Center, 10400 75th St., Kenosha. Call (262) 767-7185 or (800) 499-5736.

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