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Social & Support Groups
Virtual, In-Person, and Hybrid Support Groups
Please fill out form to register for any of the groups! Once you are registered you will receive information about how to join the Zoom calls.
Aging Gaily (LGBTQ+)— usually third Monday of each month at 11:00 a.m.
Caregivers — usually second and fourth Monday of each month at 3:00 p.m.
Crafter’s Corner — usually second Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
Forever Young (55–65) — usually the first Thursday at 3:00 p.m.
Forget-Me-Not — usually the third Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Global Conversations — Mondays at 1:00 p.m.
HomeFriends — register for HomeFriends
Let’s Talk — Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m.
Men in Retirement — usually first Friday of each month at 2:00 p.m.
Next Chapter: Widows/Widowers — usually second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 11:00 a.m.
TED Talks — Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Transition to Retirement — usually third Friday of each month at 2:30 p.m.
Women in Retirement — usually third Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
BEREAVEMENT GROUP REGISTRATION HERE
Bereavement— usually third Monday of each month at 11:00 a.m.
EARLY-STAGE MEMORY LOSS GROUP REGISTRATION HERE
Early-Stage Memory Loss Support Group — usually the third Thursday at 3:00 p.m.
See descriptions below.
AGING GAILY (LGBTQ+)
This group discusses gay history and plans to coordinate social activities, build friendships, and offer support as needed. The Aging Gaily group invites any LGBTQ+ elders to join or sign up to have someone reach out to you about the group.
No Fee
BEREAVEMENT
Led by Sherri Goldstein, LCSW, bereavement coordinator with Penn Medicine Princeton HomeCare, this group welcomes community members who need support and assistance in coping with grief and loss.
Call Sherri Goldstein at 609.819.1226 to attend.
CAREGIVERS
Caregiving can be isolating, but you are not alone! In this group, spouses, family members, neighbors, friends, and other caregivers share information, suggestions, and support about the joys and challenges of taking care of loved ones — at home, at a distance, or in a care facility — for any medical diagnosis.
Join us as we learn from and validate each other through our similar and divergent challenges and experiences and share openly, without judgement. Whether it be asking for advice, sharing useful resources, or even just venting frustrations, the Caregivers Group is a great place to discover practical solutions and cope with stress in a supportive and positive setting.
No Fee
Facilitator: Billi Charron, MSW, PSRC Social Worker
CRAFTER’S CORNER
This group is for all crafty people: knit, quilt, crochet, sew, cardmaking, paint, draw, scrapbook, pottery, jewelry making, and others.
No Fee
Facilitator: Billi Charron, MSW, PSRC Social Worker
EARLY-STAGE MEMORY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Support group for people with early-stage memory loss to be led by two women with extensive experience as caregivers and leaders in the field of aging.
No Fee
FOREVER YOUNG (55–65)
Forever young offers an opportunity to meet like-minded individuals, plan activities, and creates an opportunity to make new friends. Forever Young (ages 55–65) will start having regular meetings on the first Tuesday of each month.
No Fee
FORGET-ME-NOT: DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS
This group is for anyone who has a loved one with dementia, cognitive decline, or other memory related diagnoses. Participants will learn new techniques for managing the stress of caregiving and offer emotional and practical support to one another. The group will meet once a month for one-and-a-half hours on the third Saturday of each month.
No Fee
GLOBAL CONVERSATIONS
Conversation and culture for adults over fifty-five who are not native English speakers. All languages welcome.
No Fee
Facilitator: Sharon Hurley
LET’S TALK
Share support, resources, relaxation, laughter and stories as well as light refreshments.
No Fee
Facilitator: Billi Charron, MSW, PSRC Social Worker
MEN IN RETIREMENT
Come and meet others who are making or have made the transition into retirement. For information call 609.751.9699.
Group is facilitated by Barry Chalofsky
All are welcome!
No Fee
NEXT CHAPTER: WIDOWS & WIDOWERS
For men and women that have moved through the early stages of grief, after losing a spouse, and are starting to feel ready to engage with people and activities.
No Fee
Facilitator: Johanna Peters
TED TALKS
First we watch a fascinating TED Talk, then we discuss it.
Discussions facilitated by Helen Burton.
No Fee
TRANSITION TO RETIREMENT
This monthly group deals with issues related to making the adjustment to retirement. All are welcome.
Facilitated by Paul Knight
No Fee
WOMEN IN RETIREMENT
Meet interesting people, make new friendships, enjoy conversation, share experiences, and join in engaging activities that stimulate personal growth. All are welcome!
This group meets on the third Friday of every month at 10:00 a.m. Please see PSRC calendar for details or visit the group’s website at wiret.wordpress.com.
This group is facilitated by Cheri Chalofsky, Joan Fredericks, and Dina Kravets.
No Fee
For more information, call PSRC social service team at 609.751.9699.