SUPPORT GUIDE

Monday

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Spanish speaking, meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at UMC Hospital, 2040 W. Charleston Blvd., conference room A and B. The group provides emotional support, and helps find ways to improve quality of life. 383-2713.

Cancer support group, offered by University Medical Center, for patients and families of patients with any type of cancer. Group meets from 6:30-7;30 p.m. Monday evenings at the Family Resource Center, 1120 Shadow Lane, Suite C. Call Doris Cowell, RN, 383-2713 or Carol King, RN, 383-2401.

ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP meets from 6-7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 248-2770.

Tuesday

CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP meets at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at Canyon Ridge Christian Church, 6200 W. Lone Mountaini Road. Ruby, 658-2722 or e-mail cristimcb@cox.net.

ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP meets from 6-8 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. 467-9767.

Lupus alliance of america is starting a new support group and will hold meetings at 11 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month (excluding June, July and August) at the Fiesta Rancho Casino buffet, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. 255-5335, lupussupportlasvegas@cox.net.

wednesday

ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP meets from 10-11 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Lied Senior Center, 901 N. Jones Blvd. 648-3425.

View accepts support group announcements by mail, fax or e-mail. Announcements must include all of the following details: time, day, address and telephone number to call for information. Meetings must occur on a regular basis to be included. Single events will not be posted. Please 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@view news.com.

diabetes health management offers diabetes classes on different days weekly at 7473 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 100. Classes are taught by nationally recognized certified diabetes educators. Call "The Jans" at 562-8134.

alzheimer's support group for caregivers, meets from 10 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday each month at the Desert Vista Community Center, 10360 Sun City Blvd. All caregivers are welcome. Group facilitator is Sally, 657-9861.

Las Vegas Chapter of Tri-Ess - The Society for the Second Self, a support group for cross-dressers, has 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.

Living with Cancer, a support group for cancer patients is held at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 Town Center Drive, in conference room 1. For more information, call 233-1181.

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 Saundra Hart, 947-0258.

ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP meets from 10 a.m. until noon the first and third Wednesday of each month at Desert Vista Community Center, 10360 Sun City Blvd. 657-9861.

Widowed Bereavement/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.

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

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.

Alzheimer's Association meets from 10 a.m.-noon at the Lied Senior Center, 901 N. Jones Blvd. The organization is a support group for friends, relatives and caretakers of people with Alzheimer's. Call Kate Mead at 648-3425 for information.

Bereavement Group, a support group for those who have lost loved ones, meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at Temple Beth Am, 9001 Hillpointe Road. For more in formation call Sue Rhodes at 254-5110.

Champions of Organ Sharing meets monthly, at 7 p.m. every third Wednesday in the Sunrise Hospital auditorium for people awaiting transplants, transplant recipients, and donor families. For more information, call 896-3841 or 391-4000.

Thursday

healing through yoga and meditation for those living with cancer meets from noon to 1 p.m. every Thursday at Nevada Cancer Institute, 10441 W. Twain Ave. 822-5218.

menopause support group meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at The Barbara Greenspun WomensCare Center, 7220 S. Cimarron Road, Suite 195. 616-4900.

TOPS - TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY, a weight loss group, meets at 6:15 p.m. every Thursday at various locations. All are welcome. Call Janice, 658-1881.

general cancer support group meets the last Thursday of each month at Nevada Cancer Institute, 10441 W. Twain Ave. 822-5218.

diabetes health management offers diabetes classes on different days weekly at 7473 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 100. Classes are taught by nationally recognized certified diabetes educators. Call "The Jans" at 562-8134.

prostate cancer support group meets the third Thursday each month at Nevada Cancer Center, 10441 W. Twain Ave. 822-5218.

Us Too, a prostate cancer support group, meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. The group is a nonprofit for those with prostate cancer or prostate disease. For more information, call 227-8028.

friday

alzheimer's caregivers support group meets at 10 a.m. the first and third Friday of each month at Waterfield Memory Care, 8880 W. Tropicana Ave. Call Holly Brock, 262-6690.

Las Vegas Neuropathy Support Group meets at 1 p.m. on the second Friday of the month at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. For more information, call 361-3902.

The Still Speaking 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 498-1984 or Ron and Sunny Bakken at 435-8052 and leave a message to call back or email at rlemster2@cox.net for a brochure with more information and directions.

Divorced & Separated Support Group meets at 10 a.m. every Saturday at First Christian Church, 101 S. Rancho Drive, Room No. 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.

Mended Hearts, Chapter 277, meets at 10 a.m. every third Saturday at Desert Springs Hospital dining room, 2075 E. Flamingo Road, for heart disease patients and their families. Free lunch is served. For more information, call 362-9706.

SATURDAY

myasthenia gravis support group meets at 1 p.m. the second Saturdays of January, March, May, September and November at Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Call 269-0652.

Southern nevada association of polio survivors (SNAPS) meets at 1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month at Spring Valley Hospital Cafeteria, 5400 S. Rainbow Blvd. Call Gail 370-5887 or Dianne 644-5091.

Sunday

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.

Cancer Support Group meets at 3:30 p.m. the second Sunday of each month in the sanctuary at Desert Spring United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Drive. Call Linda, 254-8187.