Alzheimer's Association-Florida Gulf Coast Chapter affiliated support groups are for family members, caregivers, and others interested in learning more about Alzheimer's disease. Meetings are open to everyone and free of charge. Support group facilitators have received training as required by Chapter and National Alzheimer's Association standards. For program information and to verify meeting dates, times, and locations, please use the telephone contacts listed below. For other questions or for respite care information so you can attend a group, call your local office or 1- 800-272-3900.
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Early Stage and Care Partner Groups
Beyond BASE Early Stage
The Estates at Carpenters
1001 Carpenters Way, Lakeland, (863) 858-3847
1st Friday, 1:30 p.m.
Early Stage Transition: Brady Beatty
Facilitators: Stefanie Thompson and Lori Garrard
Register call (863) 292-9210
Coffee Club
(social club for caregivers and people with late early to mid- stage dementia)
Lakeland
Highland Park Church, Family Ministry Bldg.
4730 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland
(863) 647-3518
1st Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
For more information contact Stefanie Thompson
(863) 292-9210 / [email protected]
Caregiver Support Groups
Auburndale
Good Shepherd Hospice
105 Arneson Avenue, Auburndale (863) 297-1880
3rd Friday, 10:00 a.m. Facilitator: Cindy Clouse
Davenport / Haines City
Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center
Cafeteria Conference Room
40100 US Hwy 27 North
1st Thursday, 10:00 a.m.
Facilitator: Stacie Cleveland
Lakeland
Hawthorne Inn -Lakeland* (Lunch Provided)
6150 Lakeland Highlands Road, (863) 644-6414
1st Thursday, 1:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Diane Wilson and Michelle Sharpe
Savannah Cottage* (Lunch Provided)
605 Carpenter's Way, Lakeland, (863) 815-9411
1st Friday, 12:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Mary Jo Williams
Southland Suites* (Lunch Provided)
4250 Lakeland Highlands Rd., Lakeland
(863) 701-7820
2nd Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Donna Schoenenberger and Jo Lewis
Emeritus at Lakeland
2111 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland
(863) 688-1126
2nd Wed., 2:00 p.m., Facilitator: Pam Flanders
Cypress Lakes
10000 US 98 North, Lakeland, (863) 859-2136
3rd Thursday, 10:30 a.m.
Facilitator: Alyss Ervolina
To attend RSVP to Gwen Snook for gate pass.
Arbor Oaks
4141 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland
(863) 774-3187
4th Monday, 4:00 p.m. Facilitator: Michelle Sharp
Lake Placid
Alzheimer's Association FGCC:
Lake Placid Memorial Library-Conference Room
205 West Interlake Blvd.
First Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
Facilitator: Cindy Canales (863) 385-3444
Lake Wales
Water's Edge of Lake Wales
10 Grove Avenue West, Lake Wales
3rd Thursday, 10:30 a.m.
Facilitator: Suzanne Lull (863) 206-0470
Lake Wales Public Library
290 Cypress Gardens Lane, Lake Wales
4th Monday, 1:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Suzanne Lull, (863) 206-0470
Lithia
Life Church at FishHawk
6420 Lithia Pinecrest Rd., Lithia
1st Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Eddie Broom (813) 681-6503
Plant City
First Baptist Church
503 North Palmer Street, Plant City
2nd Tues., 2:00 p.m., Facilitators: Bill Barr and
Stefanie Thompson (863) 292-9210
Poinciana
Baltic Room
385 Village Drive at Solivita, Poinciana
4th Thursday, 10:00 a.m.
Facilitator: Nancy Callahan, (863) 496-1136
Sebring
Alzheimer's Association FGCC:
The George Sebring Conference Room
134 North Ridgewood Drive
First Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Cindy Canales (863) 385-3444
Alzheimer's Association FGCC:
Sebring Public Library- Conference Room
319 West Center Ave
Second Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
Facilitator: Cindy Canales (863) 385-3444
Thonotosassa
Stone Ledge Manor
12006 McIntosh Road, Thonotosassa
(813) 571-4117
3rd Monday, 6:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Stormie Thayer
Winter Haven
St. John's United Methodist Church
1800 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven
Meet in Church Library
1st Thursday, 6:00 p.m.,
Facilitator: Larry Powell, (863)292-9210
Florida Blue
385 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven
2nd Monday, 3:00 p.m. Snacks provided.
Facilitator: Chris Wilcox, (863) 292-9210
Brookdale Senior Living- Sterling House
6110 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 318-8055
3rd Monday, 3:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Chris Wilcox, (863) 292-9210
Hawthorne Inn of Winter Haven (Lunch Provided)
625 Overlook Drive, Winter Haven (863) 324-2212
3rd Wed., 11:30 a.m.
Facilitator: Chris Wilcox, (863) 292-9210
* Indicates Free Respite is provided by the support group host during the support group meeting. Please call in advance for reservations.