Second Week

Adoption support group -- Second Monday, 6-8 p.m. St. John Lutheran Church, 6004 Waterloo Road, Columbia. Light refreshments and free childcare available. To register, call Kristy Caceres, 1-877-342-5667 or e-mail caceresk@diakon.org.

Alzheimer's support group -- Second Thursday, 7-9 p.m. For caregivers of Alzheimer's patients or those who have a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's. Learn about the disease, what to expect and how to cope. The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. Jeanne Slater, 410-313-5192 or Linda Boyle, 410-313-6028.

Alzheimer's Caregivers -- Second Wednesday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Somerford Place Alzheimer's Assisted Living, 8220 Snowden River Pkwy., Columbia. 410-313-9744.

Asperger's Syndrome -- Support and education. Second Thursday, 7:30-9 p.m. Faulkner Ridge Center, 10598 Marble Faun Court, Columbia. No August Meeting. Call 410-730-0068.

Cancer -- For people living with cancer and those who care about them. Second Tuesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Vernon Brown Ministry Center, 10755 Scaggsville Road, Laurel. 410-792-0470.

Caregivers support group -- Second Monday, 6:30-8 p.m. A place to share concerns and resources with others. Jewish Federation of Howard County, Century Plaza 1000, 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Suite 401, Columbia. $5 per person for each session. Liz Schoen, 410-730-4976, Ext. 120 or e-mail lschoen@jfs.org.

CHADD Parent Support Group -- Second Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. For parents of children with AD/HD. Norbel School,, 6135 Old Washington Road, Elkridge. 410-796-6700.

Children and adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder -- Second Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m. Support and information for parents of children with AD/HD. Norbel School, 6135 Old Washington Road, Elkridge. Nancy Rhodes, 410-796-6700 or nrhodes@norbelschool.org.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance -- Second Friday, 7-9 p.m. For ages 18 and up. Howard County General Hospital, Wellness Center, 11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia.; Third Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Youth group for ages 13-17. Sheppard Pratt at Ellicott City, The Rotunda, 4100 College Ave., Ellicott City. Vanessa, 301-575-6766 or DBSAhowardcounty@yahoo.com.

Divorce -- Financial divorce specialist John Faggio presents workshop on what women should know about divorce. Second Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 410-740-8713 or go to www.divorce-finances.com.

Family support group -- For family and friends of adults with mental illness. Second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Day Room at Harmony Hall Retirement Community, 6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia.; Fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Emmanuel United Methodist Church, room 3, 10755 Scaggsville Road, Laurel. 410-772-9300 or go to www.namihcmd.org.

Howard County General Hospital Parkinson group -- Second Thursday, 10 a.m. In the hospital's rehabilitation area. 410-884-4756 or e-mail cklein@hcgh.org.

Individual Differences In Learning -- Information and support for parents and teachers of highly able children with learning disabilities. Second Monday, 7 p.m. Linden-Linthicum Church, 12101 Linden Linthicum Lane, Clarksville. 410-531-0764 or www.gifteddifferentlearners.org.

Juvenile diabetes -- Network of members who are faced with the daily changes of caring for someone with Type 1 diabetes. Second Tuesday, 7 p.m. Borders, 6151 Columbia Crossing, Columbia. 410-290-0062.

Living with Cancer -- Second Thursday, 1 p.m. Glenwood Senior Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5440.

Men's Grief Support Group -- Second Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon. On-going monthly group for men who have lost their spouse or life partner. Gilchrist Hospice Care-Howard County Office, Twin Knolls Road, Suite 433, Columbia. Program is free, but pre-registration is required. 410-730-5072.

MOMS Club of Columbia-East -- Second Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. New Hope Lutheran Church. www.momsclubofcolumbiaeast.com or e-mail momsclubofcolumbiaeast@yahoo.com.

Moms Club of Woodbine -- Second Monday, 10 a.m. Social and support group for mothers in the Woodbine, Cooksville and Glenwood areas. Call 443-812-2655 or WoodbineMOMSclub@yahoogroups.com.

Moms Inc -- Support and networking group for moms who run a home-based business (or those who wish to start one). Second Tuesday, 10 a.m. Linden-Linthicum United Methodist Church, 12101 Linden-Linthicum Lane. 410-795-8390 or www.momsinc.org.

Parent Support Group -- Support for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with serious mental health issues. Second Monday, noon-1:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia; and last Wednesday (except July), 7:30-9 p.m. at Faulker Ridge Center, 10598 Marble Fawn Court, Columbia. 410-772-9300 or www.nami.org/sites/howardcounty.

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) -- Support for parents and family members; separate teen support group. Second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. All are welcome. Meetings are confidential. Colette Roberts, 410-290-8292 or e-mail Robertscp@aol.com.

Parkinson's Disease support group for caregivers/ care partners -- Second Tuesday, 10 a.m. Vantage House Life Care Retirement Community, arts and crafts room, 5400 Vantage House Road, Columbia. Lynada D. Johnson, 410-992-1120.

Polio group -- For anyone who has had polio. Second Saturday, 10 a.m. Ruth Keeton House, 5466 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. Jean, 410-312-0606.

Rehabilitation sharing -- For those recovering from strokes and long-term illness. Second Thursday, 6 p.m. Laurel Regional Hospital, 5th floor, 7300 Van Dusen Road, Laurel. 301-497-7914 or 410-792-7636.

Spouse caregivers -- Second Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Somerford Place Alzheimer's Assisted Living, 8220 Snowden River Pkwy., Columbia. 410-313-9744.

Stepfamilies -- For adult members of stepfamilies. Second Wednesday, 7:30-9 p.m. Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 10431 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia. Membership optional. 410-381-2402.

Listings are accepted on a space-available basis. Groups must be open to the public, and priority will be given to those that meet in Howard County. Send information to: Support groups, Flier/Times, 10750 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, MD 21044; fax to 410-997-4564; or e-mail hccalendar@patuxent.com.

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