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ONGOING EVENTS
Bluegrass Ovarian Cancer Support
Exists to assist Central Kentucky women and their loved ones during diagnosis , treatment and survival of ovarian and other gynecological cancers . Come meet with us the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm at Joseph Beth Booksellers , Bronte Bistro Cafe meeting room .
Perinatal Loss Grief Group
First Tuesday of the month , 7pm , Center for Grief and Education . A group for parents who have experienced loss due to miscarriage , stillbirth or infant death . Contact Debbie Mueller at ( 859 ) 260-6904 for more information .
Compassionate Friends Support Group
A support group for parents , siblings , or grandparents who have lost a child regardless of the child ’ s age or length of time that has passed since that day . The meeting is the 1st Tuesday of every month 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Hospice of the Bluegrass , 2321 Alexandria Drive , Lexington . Also meets the 1st Tuesday of every month 7pm-9pm at Hospice East , 417 Shoppers Drive , Winchester . Doors open one-half hour before meeting times to provide the opportunity to visit with old friends and acknowledge new ones .
Spouse Loss Support Group
Tuesdays 6-7:30pm . Hospice of the Bluegrass . A five-week support group for individuals who have experienced the loss of a spouse or significant other . Contact Lexington office at ( 859 ) 277-2700 for more information or to register .
Coping After Loss
First Wednesday of the month , 5:30-7pm , Center for Grief and Education . A brief educational program offering an introduction to grief information and hospice bereavement services . Contact the Lexington office at ( 859 ) 277-2700 for more information or to register .
Free Transportation to Cancer Screening
Fayette County residents can receive free transportation through HealthLink Transit , a partnership between Kentucky Pink Connection & the Lexington--Fayette Urban County Government . Transportation provided by taxi or gas cards to cancer screening . Call ( 859 ) 309-1700 to arrange a ride .
2nd Chance Ambassadors
Lexington : a support / volunteer group comprised of organ transplantation recipients , donor family members , those on the waiting list and community members interested in transplantation meets the 3rd Sunday of each month at Word of Hope Lutheran Church , located at the corner of Man O ’ War and Armstrong Mill Road . Meetings begin at 4:30 . For questions , please contact Charlotte Wong , Education Coordinator , Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates Lexington office at ( 859 ) 278-3492 or toll free ( 800 ) 525-3456 .
Center For Women ’ s Health Center Classes
Held at Frankfort Regional Medical Call Mediline at 502-226-1655 or toll-free 800-242-5662 to register or for more information . Classes include :
• Prepared Childbirth
• Baby Care For The Early Weeks
• Breast Feeding Basics
• “ That ’ s My Baby ”
• Sibling Classes
Cancer Classes
The American Cancer Society offers women undergoing cancer treatments the opportunity to attend the Look Good ... Feel Better workshop . This free workshop helps women deal with the appearance-related side-effects of cancer treatment in a private setting . Each participant receives a complimentary custom cosmetic kit . The American Cancer Society offers Prostate Cancer Educational and Support Classes called Man to Man for men with prostate cancer . This is an educational and networking program that provides information about prostate cancer and treatments options . For more information about these classes , please call Kristy Young at 859- 260-8285 . For cancer information 24 hours a day , please call 1-800-ACS-2345 or go to www . cancer . org .
Survivors of Suicide
First & third Tuesday of the month , 6-7:30pm , Center for Grief and Education . For adults affected by the loss of someone by suicide . Contact the Lexington office at ( 859 ) 277-2700 for more information or to register .
Bosom Buddies
A support group designed to meet the ongoing needs of women with breast cancer . The purpose of Bosom Buddies is to create a safe and comfortable environment in which women diagnosed with breast cancer can receive information and emotional support during and after treatment . Meets are the third Thursday of every month 6:00pm at the Frankfort Regional Hospital : Frankfort Medical Pavilion , Conference Room C . 279 King ’ s Daughters Drive , Frankfort , KY .
BRCC Volunteer Opportunities
The Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center provides a 24-hour crisis line , hospital and court advocacy , crisis intervention counseling , long-term therapy , and information and community referral to victims of sexual assault as well as family members and friends . Volunteers at BRCC have the unique opportunity to provide valuable direct services to those impacted by sexual assault . Volunteer opportunities : Crisis Line Volunteer , Medical / Legal Advocate . For more information , please call : ( 859 ) 253-2615 .
Stop Smoking Class Series
5:30-6:30 , weekly until April 17 . Tates Creek Library , 3628 Walden Dr . Based on the Cooper-Clayton method . $ 10 / week for 10 weeks covers the cost of nicotine replacement . Call 288-2457 .
GrassRoots Yoga Classes
Chair yoga : 10:30 – 11:30am Tuesday and Thursday . Hatha Vinyasa Flow : 5:30 – 6:30pm Thursday . Yoga Basics for Stress Relief : 5:30 – 6:30pm Friday . Partial proceeds from all yoga classes benefit the Latitude Artist Community for adults considered to have disabilities . All instructors certified through Yoga Alliance . For more information , visit www . grassrootsyoga . org .
ANAD Overcoming Eating Disorders Support Group
Free support group for people who want to improve their relationship with food and body image . Safe , comfortable place . Facilitated by Megan Roop , RYT , supervised by Tina Thompson , MS , RD , LD , Bluegrass Nutrition Counseling , sponsored by ANAD . Introduction meeting on October 3 from 7:15-8:30pm at Bliss Wellness Center , 2416 Sir Barton Way , Ste 125 . 8 week session Oct 17-Dec 5 from 7:15-8:30pm . Contact Megan Roop 561-779-0290 for details .
Diabetes CHATS
Nathaniel Mission Health Clinic CHAT : 1109 Versailles Road , Suite 400 from 4pm to 5:15pm the 4th Tuesday of each month . The Refuge Clinic : New Location , 2349 Richmond Road-Suite 220 , Lexington , KY , 40502 . 859- 225-4325 . Free . Sponsored by the Lexington- Fayette Co . Health Dept and UK Healthcare .
Free Cardio Classes
9-10am . Every Saturday morning in the month of February at Body Structure Medical Fitness Facility , 2600 Gribbin Drive , Lexington . This class will increase your heart rate and respiration while using large muscle groups repetitively and rhythmically to create a great workout . ( 859 ) 268-8190 .
Taoist Tai Chi Society
We offer classes in Louisville and Lexington . All classes are led by nationally accredited volunteer instructors in a friendly and helpful environment . The meditative movements of taijiquan can reduce tension , increase flexibility and strength , and improve circulation and balance . To contact us , phone 502.614.6424 or e-mail kentucky @ taoist . org .
Consumer Support Groups ( Individuals with a Mental Illness )
Every Sunday , 869 Sparta Court , Lexington . 2:30-4:00pm . 859-309-2856 for more info . NAMI Lexington is a local affiliate of NAMI , the “ National Alliance on Mental Illness ” we provide numerous support groups and recovery programs for families and Individuals living with mental illness .
Yoga • Meditation • Stress Reduction
The Yoga Health & Therapy Center offers daytime and evening Yoga classes with slow stretch , breathing awareness and relaxation training . Small classes provide personalized instruction . New yoga students receive a series discount . Meditation classes and ongoing group practice sessions available for all levels . Stress-Reduction classes based on Yoga principles and practical skills also offered . Free parking provided for most classes . For information , please call 859-254-9529 or visit www . yogahealthcenter . org .
Mind Body Studio
The Mind Body Studio is a service of John A . Patterson MD , MSPH , FAAFP , certified in family medicine , integrative medicine , mind body medicine and integral yoga , Dr . Patterson specializes in stress-related chronic disease and burnout prevention for caregivers and helping professionals . Mind body skills and lifestyle behaviors may help prevent and provide safe , effective and affordable relief of chronic conditions that are often poorly controlled by conventional medicine alone . Our integrative medicine consultations , group classes , workshops and coaching can help you meet your unique health and wellness needs through experiential education to help you mobilize your natural healing ability by integrating mind , body , spirit and our relationship to each other and the earth . Visit our website to schedule an appointment with Dr . Patterson or see a schedule of classes in yoga , mindfulness , meditation , Pilates and dance . “ Mindful , empowered self care is the heart of healing ” 517 Southland Drive , Lexington 859-373-0033 www . mindbodystudio . org
Monthly Reiki Classes
Turn your hands into healing hands ! Reiki is Universal Life Force Energy Learn to improve your mind , body , and spirit ! Classes taught by Robert N . Fueston , Reiki Master / Teacher and Acupuncturist , 17 years of experience and Member of The Reiki Alliance . Approved for Continuing Education hours ( CE hours ) for Massage Therapist . CE ’ s for nurses pending . Register online at www . robertfueston . com . 859-595-2164 .
Ongoing Journey Circle
This circle meets the 4th Sunday of every month and is for those who are experienced in the practice of journeying OR are interested in learning more about this ancient spiritual practice . Join us every month as we will be journeying on different topics that will be discussed at time of circle . Please feel free to bring drums , rattles etc . Questions or need directions or have questions ? Please feel free to email / call me : 859-492-2109 , info @ jennifershawcoaching . com
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous ( OA ) is not a diet club . We do not count calories or have scales at meetings . OA is based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous . There are no dues or fees . OA is self-supporting through member contributions . The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop eating compulsively . Please go to oalexingtonky . org for meeting dates and times . OR are interested in learning more about this ancie