SUPPORT GUIDE

WEdnesday

EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at 3131 La Canada Street, Suite 101. Lisa, 731-8115, e-mail lisa.frazier@hcahealthcare.com; Julia, 285-5205, e-mail jhstan@netzero.com.

CANCER CONNECTION, sponsored by Comprehensive Centers of Nevada, meets at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at 7445 Peak Dr. and Thursdays at 3730 S. Eastern Ave. 952-3400.

JOURNEY THROUGH LOSS AND GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP meets from 4-5 p.m. every Wednesday at the Jewish Family Service Agency, 4794 S. Eastern Ave., Suite C. Facilitated by a licensed social worker, $5 donation. Corrine, 732-0304.

LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER, The American Cancer Society's national program hosted by Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada provides suggestions and tips to cancer patients about makeup application, dry skin, wigs and scarves, etc. 6-8 p.m. the third Wednesday each month at 10001 S. Eastern Ave. Suite 108, Henderson, RSVP to Lara, 952-3444. Also meets 6-8 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at 7445 Peak Dr., RSVP to Shannon, 952-2140.

multiple sclerosis support group meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at The Barbara Greenspun WomensCare Center of Excellence, 100 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 330. 616-4900.

narcotics anonymous, "We Do Recover,"meets at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at 3001 St. Rose Parkway, garden room. 898-8111.

Stroke/brain injury support group, meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at Healthsouth Hospital of Henderson, 10301 Jeffreys St. 939-9412.

Bereavement Support Group meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at The Barbara Greenspun WomensCare Center of Excellence, 100 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 330, Henderson. 616-4900.

narcotics anonymous support group meets at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Siena Campus, MacDonald conference room. 616-4900.

AMERICAN Parkinson DISEASE ASSOCIATION's CENTRAL PARKINSON'S SuPport Group meets at 1 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at First Christian Church, 101 S. Rancho Drive. 564-5416.

narcotics anonymous, "Wednesday Night Live," meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 1420 E. Harmon Ave., Room 8. 898-8111.

Widowed Bereavement and Grief Support Group meets at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at First Christian Church, 101 S. Rancho Drive, Room 4. Groups are for individuals and families dealing with a relationship loss. Meetings are free and do not focus on legal or religious issues. For more information, call 735-5544 or visit www.info4nv.org.

diabetes support group meets at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at The Barbara Greenspun WomensCare Center of Excellence in Henderson, 100 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 330. 616-4900.

Las Vegas Chapter of Tri-Ess - The Society for the Second Self, a support group for cross-dressers, has a monthly meetings for heterosexual cross-dressers, wives, girlfriends and significant others. Married and single cross-dressers are welcome. For information, call 387-3891, email lasvegastug@yahoo.com or visit www.geocities.com/lasvegastug. All contacts are strictly confidential.

Support group for people with Crohn's and Colitis meets monthly on the third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital, 1250 S. Valley View Blvd. For more information, call Diane Cerra at 947-0250.

View accepts support group announcements by mail, fax or e-mail. Announcements must include time, day, address and phone number to call for information. Meetings must occur on a regular basis. Single events will not be posted. Send announcements by mail to: View, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125-0070; by fax to 477-3852; or by e-mail viewcalendars@viewnews.com.

Gamblers Anonymous holds group meetings every day at different times and locations. For more information, call 385-7732.

Stroke-Brain Injury Support group meets at 6 p.m. at Sunrise Hospital, 3186 S. Maryland Parkway. Sponsored by Dr. Samuel Wise, the group meets monthly in the hospital auditorium. Call Cheryl Delhagen at 451-6974 for information.

Thursday

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION'S GREEN VALLEY/HENDERSON PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP meets at 1 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Green Valley Presbyterian Church, 1798 Wigwam Parkway. 564-5416.

ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP meets from 10-11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave. 360-7475.

narcotics anonymous, "Back to Life," meets at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at 21 Army St., Henderson. 898-8111.

fibromyalgia friends meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Siena Campus, MacDonald conference room, 3001 St. Rose Parkway, Henderson. 616-4900.

The caregiver support group meets from 7-8 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, 6070 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite 200. To help families with children who have critical illnesses, such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, hemophilia, renal disease and auto-immune disorders. Meetings are professionally facilitated by Dr. Tonie Valesano and Amanda Ware, LSW. Call 735-8434 or visit www.nvccf.org.

CODA support group meets at 4 p.m. Thursdays at The Barbara Greenspun WomensCare Center of Excellence, 100 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 330, Henderson. 616-4900.

narcotics anonymous, meets at 1 p.m. Thursday at 615 College Drive, Trailer B, Henderson. 898-8111.

The Fibromyalgia Friends Support Group holds their meetings from 1-3 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the Fiesta Henderson buffet, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway (go to the VIP line and tell the cashier you are with the FM Friends group); and from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at St. Rose Siena Hospital, McDonald conference room, 3001 St. Rose Parkway, Henderson. No meetings in November or December. For more information, call 897-9326 or 897-7388.

narcotics anonymous, "Peace of Mind," meets at 6 p.m. Thursday at 4959 Cleveland Ave. 898-8111.

DAUGHTERS WITHOUT MOTHERS SUPPORT GROUP meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at The Barbara Greenspun WomensCare Center of Excellence, 100 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 330, Henderson. 616-4900.

friday

12 STEP SUPPORT GROUP for people dealing with addictions, hang ups or habits and seeking a Christ Center recovery program. Barbecue 6 p.m. Friday; 12 step studies for women 7 p.m. Monday, room 112; men's meeting 7 p.m Tuesdays, room 112. Champion Center of Las Vegas, 3900 E. Bonanza Road. 452-8400, www.championcenterlv.com.

narcotics anonymous, "That Was Then, This is Now," meets at 7 p.m. Friday at 5400 Annie Oakley Drive. 898-8111.

Saturday

ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP meets from 11 a.m. until noon the third Saturday of each month at Whitney Senior Center, 5712 Missouri Ave. 809-6686.

southern nevada association of polio survivors meets at 1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month at Desert Pines Golf Course, champion banquet room, 3415 E. Bonanza Road. Call Gail 370-5887 or Dianne 644-5091.

lupus support group meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon the fourth Saturday of each month at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. For anyone who suffers from a disease such as lupus, fibromyalgia or rheumatoid arthritis. 595-0313.

eating disorders recovery support group meets at 9:15 a.m. Saturdays at St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Siena Campus, MacDonald conference room, 3001 St. Rose Parkway, Henderson. 616-4900.

Divorced & Separated Support Group meets at 10 a.m. every Saturday at First Christian Church, 101 S. Rancho Drive, Room 4. Groups are for individuals and families dealing with a relationship loss. Meetings are free and do not focus on legal or religious issues. For more information, call 735-5544 or visit www.info4nv.org.

The Still talking Voice Club of Las Vegas holds meetings on the second Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Cactus Ridge Community Center, 2700 W. Richmar Ave. We are a support group for those who have lost their vocal cords due to cancer or other reasons. Contact Randy Lemster at 430-0347 or e-mail rlemster2@cox.net for a brochure with more information and directions.

The Mended Hearts meet at 10 a.m. in the Desert Springs Hospital cafeteria. For more information, call Gerard Annabel at 869-9531.

sunday

ALCOHOLICS ANONOMOUS meets at 6 p.m. Sundays in the MacDonald conference room at St. Rose Dominican Hospitals - Siena Campus, 3001 St. Rose Parkway, Henderson. The group also meets at 7 p.m. Sundays at the hospital's San Martin Campus, 8280 W. Warm Springs Road. 616-4900.

narcotics anonymous "The East Side Story," meets at 7 p.m. Sunday, 1798 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson. 898-8111.

Las Vegas FMS/CFS Support Group meets the second Sunday each month, except holidays, at Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center Cafeteria Dining Room, 2075 E. Flamingo Road from 3-5 p.m. No smoking, no fragrance. For more information, call Sheryl at 647-4791 or Judy at 259-6459.

Positively Parkinson's, is offered every Sunday at Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Henderson, 10301 Jeffreys St. The program runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Therapeutic and social activities consist of pool therapy, tai chi, yoga, art and music therapy, cooking, therapeutic gaming and others. Cost is $5 per class. Please call 836-1227 for more information.