For persons who have experienced
a brain injury, and for their families
and friends. Usually held on the
first Thursday of the month.
■ Thursday, Jan. 5
■ 1:30 - 3 p.m.
■ Backus Medical Office Building Radiation Therapy conference room
Program free; no registration
required. Call 860-889-8331, ext.
4060, for more information.
For breast cancer patients and
their families, sponsored by Backus
Hospital and ECHO. Usually held
on the third
Tuesday of each
month.
■ Tuesday, Jan. 17
■ 7 - 8 p.m.
■ Backus Medical Office Building Radiation Therapy Waiting Room
Program free; no registration
required. Call 860-892-2777 for
more information.
For patients with cardiac problems
and their families, the meetings
will focus on heart disease,
cardiac systems and new changes
in patient care. Usually meets
the second Wednesday of every
month. Facilitated by the Backus
Cardiac Rehabilitation Department
and Aimee Stefanski, APRN,
Cardiology Associates.
■ Wednesday, Jan. 11
■ 6 - 7 p.m.
■ Backus Medical Office Building conference room
Program free; no registration
required. Call 860-889-8331, ext.
2554 for more information.
For persons who have experienced
the loss of a loved one. Sponsored
by Hospice Southeastern
Connecticut.
■ Tuesdays, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14
■ 5:30 - 7 p.m.
■ Hospice Southeastern Connecticut, 227 Dunham St., Norwich
■ Thursdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9
■ 6 - 7:30 p.m.
■ Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, Conference Room 3, New London
Program free, but registration is
required. Call 860-848-5699 for
more information.
The Department of Diabetes,
Endocrinology and Metabolism
offers a Day Diabetes Support
Group, usually held on the first
Tuesday of every other month. The
evening support group is usually
offered every other month on the
first Wednesday. This offering is
perfect for individuals who would
like to share information and learn
from others with diabetes.
■ Tuesday, Jan. 3
■ 10 - 11 a.m.
■ Backus Outpatient Care Center, 111 Salem Tpke., Norwich
Program free but registration
required. Call 860-892-6906 and
leave a message on the Diabetes
Patient Education line.
A program of creative and expressive
arts workshops for all ages.
Learn how to put grief into “a language
without words.” No artistic
talent required. All materials will
be provided.
■ Tuesdays, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14 for children and teens
■ 4:30 - 6:15 p.m.
■ Tuesdays, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14 for adults
■ 7 - 8:15 p.m.
■ Hospice Southeastern Connecticut, 227 Dunham St., Norwich
Program free, but registration is
required. Call 860-848-5699 for
more information.
A program of creative and
expressive arts workshops to
help put grief into “a language
without words.” No artistic talent
required. All materials will be
provided. Sponsored by Hospice
Southeastern Connecticut. Usually
held the second and fourth
Wednesday of each month.
■ Wednesday, Jan. 11, 25
■ 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
■ Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
Program free, but registration is
required. Call 860-848-5699 for
more information.
For cancer patients, survivors and
caregivers. Education and support
group during treatment and
afterward. Usually held the third
Tuesday of the month.
■ Tuesday, Jan. 17
■ 5 - 6 p.m.
■ Backus Medical Office Building Conference Room
Program free; no registration
required. Call 860-892-2777 for
more information.
Obtain a greater understanding of
recovery and recovery strategies.
Usually held the third Wednesday
of each month.
■ Wednesday, Jan. 18
■ 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
■ SE Mental Health Authority, 401 West Thames St., Bldg. 301
Program free; no registration
required. Call 860-859-4500 for
more information.
For patients who have undergone
or considering bariatric surgery.
Traditionally meets on the third
Tuesday of the
month.
■ Tuesday, Jan. 17
■ 5- 6 p.m.
■ Backus Outpatient Care Center conference room 1
Program free, but registration is
requested. Call Joan Sommers at
860-889-8331 ext. 4965 for more
information.
Tri-County New Voice Club for
laryngectomy patients and family
meets on the third Sunday of the
month.
■ Sunday, Jan. 15
■ 1- 3 p.m.
■ Backus Hospital Medical Office Building Radiation Therapy conference room
Program free; no registration
required. Call Backus Hospital
Speech Therapy at 860-889-8331,
ext. 4082, for more information.
The Eastern CT Hematology and
Oncology office offers a support
group for persons, family members
and friends dealing with leukemia,
lymphoma and other blood cancers.
Meets on the third Tuesday of
every other month.
■ Tuesday, Jan. 17
■ 5 - 6 p.m.
■ Backus Medical Library
Program free; registration is
requested but not required.
Refreshments provided. Call
Suzanne D. Smith, LCSW, to learn
more at 860-886-8362 ext. 293.
Talk with others about how Lyme
disease has impacted your life and
learn the latest on diagnosis and
treatments. Usually meets the first
Thursday of the month.
■ Thursday, Jan. 5
■ 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
■ Backus Hospital Medical Library
Program free; no registration
required. Call Kimberlee Pappa at
860-303-9020 to learn more.
“Diagnosed with Cancer? What You
Need to Know” is a support group
for anyone who has been affected
by cancer. January’s topic: Setting
goals and New Year’s resolutions.
Held the second Tuesday of every
month.
■ Tuesday, Jan. 10
■ 5 - 6 p.m.
■ Backus main lobby conference room 1
Program free; registration
requested but not required. Call
Elynor Carey at 860-889-8331, ext.
4239, for more information.
For persons who have experienced
the loss of a loved one. Sponsored
by Hospice Southeastern
Connecticut. Usually held the first
and third Tuesday of each month.
■ Tuesdays, Jan. 3, 17
■ 10 - 11 a.m.
■ Stone Ridge Senior Living, 186
Jerry Brown Road, Mystic
Program free, but registration is
required. Call 860-848-5699 for
more information.
For persons who have experienced
a stroke, and for their families and
friends. Usually held on the second
Thursday of the month.
■ Thursday, Jan. 12
■ 1 - 2 p.m.
■ Backus Outpatient Care Center conference room 1
Program free; no registration
required. Call 860-823-6317 and
ask for Pam or 860-889-8331, ext.
3480, for more information.