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Parkinson Support Group - 4th Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

tedp — 2010-11-04T00:45:00Z

When: 4th Wednesday of each month, 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Where: Neurosciences Conference Room (room to right as you come in the front door of building).

Riverside Medical Office Bldg.

12200 Warwick Blvd.

Newport News, VA 23601

Contact: (757) 875-7880

2011 Meeting Calendar

January 26th: Physician Led and Mobility Device Specialist

February 23rd: Group member facilitated.

March 23rd: Exercise Presentation by Rehab Services.

April 27th: Physician Presentation.

May 25th: Group member facilitated.

June 29th: Group member facilitated.

July 27th: 3rd Annual Pot Luck Dinner & Social

August 24th: Physician Presentation

September 28th: Group member facilitated.

October 26th: Q&A Session Led by Physician.

November: No meeting.

December: No meeting.

ALS Support Group - 3rd Wednesday at 5 p.m.

tedp — 2010-11-03T03:05:00Z

ALS Support Group Meetings will be held the third Wednesday of every month from 5 - 6:30 p.m. in the first floor Neurosciences Conference Room (first room on the right entering from the front of the building).

Riverside Medical Office Bldg.

12200 Warwick Blvd.

Newport News, VA 23601

These meetings will begin January 2010. Stay tuned!

Cognitive Communication Support Group Last Wednesday 4:30 p.m. RRI

tedp — 2010-08-24T11:30:00Z

The Cognitive Communication Support Group is for stroke and brain injury survivors and provides continuing education and recommends community services that may be beneficial during the recovery process.

Meeting are the last Wednesday of each month from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at:

Riverside Rehabilitation Institute

245 Chesapeake Avenue

Newport News, Virginia 23607

Contact: (757) 928-8050

Brain Injury Support Group - Wednesdays 3:30 p.m. RRI

tedp — 2010-08-24T11:25:00Z

The Brain Injury Support Group meets every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at

Riverside Rehabilitation Institute

245 Chesapeake Avenue

Newport News, Virginia 23607

Contact: (757) 928-8327 or woodie.rea@rivhs.com

Stroke Support Group - 1st Wednesday 10 a.m. RRI

tedp — 2010-08-24T11:20:00Z

The Virginia Peninsula Stroke Club welcomes stroke survivors, family members, caregivers, and other interested parties.

This support group meets the 1st Wednesday of each month from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at:

Riverside Rehabilitation Institute

245 Chesapeake Avenue

Newport News, Virginia 23607

Contact: (757) 928-8327 or woodie.rea@rivhs.com

Chair Yoga Class

tedp — 2010-08-24T01:28:32Z

When: Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.

Where: Neurosciences Conference Room at Riverside's Medical Office Building at 12200 Warwick Blvd across from ER entrance.

Instructor: Diane McCabe

For additional information or questions, contact Diane at 757-724-7526.

* Exercise can increase mobility and improve a depressed or anxious mood. Three top choices for flexibility and balance? Tai Chi, yoga, and aquatic exercises. *

The Alzheimer Project

tedp — 2009-07-31T02:25:00Z

For those who missed the very well done documentary on Alzheimer Disease recently that aired on HBO you can still watch it - on the web.

Click here to watch the program on your computer.

MS Support Group - 4th Tuesday 5:30 p.m.

tedp — 2011-02-13T23:22:55Z

MS Support Group Meeting times have been changed to the 4th Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Neurosciences Building (across from Riverside ER) in the first floor conference room (next to the Neurology Clinic in Newport News).

The Next MS Support Group meeting is Tuesday February 22nd at 5:30. This meeting will be facilitated by members of the group.

2011 Calendar

January 25: Dr. Trefts to Speak & Mobility Device Specialist.

February 22: Group member facilitated.

March 22: Exercise presentation by Rehab Services.

April 26: Physician Presentation.

May 24: Group member facilitated.

June 28: MS Society to talk on resources they offer.

July: No meeting.

August 23: Physician Presentation.

September 27: Group member facilitated.

October 25: Q&A Session led by Physician.

November: No meeting.

December: No meeting.