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"Aiken Cares" Alzheimer's Support Group

Intended for family members and caregivers working with individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Facilitators: Robert Schwartz, Liz Neal
Dates: Second Tuesday of each month
  • August 10
  • September 14
  • October 12
  • November 9
  • December 14

Times: 11 a.m. – Noon
Location: Aurora Pavillion
Registration: Not required

AA Meeting -- Open Discussion

Unstructured meeting — Open discussion encouraged.
 
Facilitator: Aurora Pavillion
Dates: Every Sunday and Wednesday
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Location: Aurora Pavillion
Registration: Not required

Bereavement Grief Support for Adults --
"The Lunch Bunch"

"The Lunch Bunch" is a group that meets in a supportive atmosphere with others who have experienced the loss of a loved one. You may bring a lunch, or you are welcome to purchase one in the hospital cafeteria. This program is sponsored by Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Facilitator: Chaplain Cathy Cole
Dates: First Wednesday of each month
  • August 4
  • September 1
  • October 6
  • November 3
  • December 1
Time: Noon – 1 p.m.
Location: Aiken Regional Medical Centers, Cafeteria Dining Room A (1st Floor)
Registration: Required — Call Cathy Cole at 803-641-5389.

Cancer Support Group

If you've been diagnosed with cancer, or have an immediate family member who has, this group is for you! We address the emotional, educational and spiritual concerns of coping with cancer.

Facilitator: Chaplain Cathy Cole, available to answer any questions at 803-641-5389
Dates:
  • August 18
  • September 15
  • October 20
  • November 17
Time: 3 – 4 p.m.
Location: First Baptist Church Parlor
Registration: Not required

CanHope

CanHope is a cancer support group comprised of adult male and female survivors of cancer and those who have been closely touched by the disease. We provide support, education, understanding and hope for those dealing with cancer in their lives. CanHope is part of the Savannah River Cancer Foundation. For more information, contact Georgina Riley at 803-648-6775.
Facilitators: Georgina Riley
Dates:
  • September 20
  • October 18
  • November 15
Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
Location: Cancer Care Institute, 111 Miracle Drive
Registration: Not required

CSRA Dream Catchers

Trauma Brain Injury and Disability Support Group
The group's mission is to support and encourage people with disabilities to live as independently as possible. We provide peer and expert support/advocacy in an atmosphere constructive to those seeking assistance, information, education and prevention of head and spinal cord injuries and other disabilities.

Facilitator: Les Paul Morgan
Dates: First Monday of each month
  • August 7
  • September 6
  • October 4
  • November 1
  • December 6
Time: 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: ARMC, Dining Room A
Registration: Not required. Call 803-279-9611 or visit www.csradreamcatchers.com.

Diabetes Support Group

Join others with diabetes to discuss your experiences and to learn how diabetes can be managed.

Dates: Second Tuesday of each month
  • September 14
  • October 12
Time: 3 – 4 p.m.
Location:  O'Dell Weeks Center, Whiskey Road
Registration: Required — Call 803-293-0021.

Look Good — Feel Better

Look Good — Feel Better is a free, national, public service program designed to help female cancer patients learn how to cope with the appearance-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatments. We teach techniques to help restore self-esteem through the use of makeup, wigs, scarves and other accessories. The class is open to women actively undergoing cancer treatment or those who are about to start treatment. Each participant will receive a complimentary box of makeup and a wig of her choice! The Look Good — Feel Better program was developed in partnership with the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association Foundation, the American Cancer Society and the National Cosmetology Association.

Dates: Third Monday of each month
  • August 16
  • September 20
  • October 18
  • November 15
  • December 20
Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Cancer Care Institute of Carolina (111 Miracle Drive) at Aiken Regional
Registration: Required — Call 803-641-6044.

Pink Ribbonettes

Pink Ribbonettes is the American Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Self-Help Group for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as for their caregivers. Speakers often attend and discuss topics of interest to breast cancer patients and survivors. Come join us to meet new friends and hear stories of inspiration and hope.

Facilitators: Peggy Piesch, Zelda Clayton 
Dates:

  • September 7
  • October 9 (Tea 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.)
  • November 2
  • December 7

Location: Millbrook Baptist Church
Time: 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Registration: Required — Call Peggy at 803-648-1911, or Zelda at 803-649-9412.

Registration Information

1-800-882-7445

Press "1" after the first prompt, then press "1" again to be connected to a representative.

Essential Tremors Support Group

Essential Tremors is a self-help group and support system led by, and for, people who have essential tremors and are willing to talk openly with each other and share helpful information. New members are always welcome, and privacy and confidentiality are respected. This group offers a combination of support and information. Participants are great collectors of articles, newspapers, books and other information about essential tremors. Family members are also encouraged to attend. For more information, call 803-641-0393.

Instructor: James Ross
Dates: Third Monday of each month
Time: 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Registration: Not required. Please call 803-641-0393.

Mended Hearts

Mended Hearts is a volunteer organization comprised of people with heart disease, spouses and family members of people with heart disease, medical professionals and other interested individuals.

Dates: Second Friday of each month
  • August 13
  • September 10
  • October 8
  • November 12
Time: 10:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m.
Location: USC–Aiken Conference Center Room 122, Building 91C
Registration: Call 649-7615

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