First Lutheran Church

822 Douglas Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2196

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SUPPORT GROUPS ...

Cardiac Support Group for Women
The Women's Cardiac Support Group is now on hold … due to decreasing attendance this group will no longer be meeting the 2nd Thursday of each month. We are thinking of changing the group to a Women's Health Issues support group to broaden the focus a bit. If you are interested in attending, please put your name on the list on the parish health bulletin board and the group will restart when there is more interest.

Parkinson's Support Group
Meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 3:00 p.m. in the Family Room of First Lutheran. Informational support group for persons who have Parkinsons and their caregivers. Meetings include guest speakers and helpful suggestions for lifestyle adjustments. For further information, please call Ann Hanson, coordinator, 763-9520.

Grief Support Group
Meets 2-3 times during the year on a scheduled basis. Concurrent sessions meet at First Lutheran during the day on Tuesdays, and at Anderson's Funeral Home in the evening. For further information or to inquire of the schedule, please call Carole Magnuson, facilitator, at Anderson's Funeral Home, 763-5900.

Caregivers Support Group
Meets the 2ndTuesday of each month, 2:30 p.m.., at First Lutheran Church, sponsored and facilitated by Lutheran Social Service. If you are caring for an elderly friend or relative who has an on-going illness, come join us for coffee, cookies and conversation. The group provides education, caregiver training, support and speakers. This is a confidential setting - sharing is optional. All family caregivers are invited to attend. No charge! For more information, call Emily Larson, Program Coordinator, at (218) 862-8000, or e-mail her at elarson@lssmn.org

Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Loss
There currently is not a support group for Alzheimer's Disease.  However, we have an excellent resource available to us here in Douglas County! Her name is Darlene Akerman and she is a care consultant for the Alzheimer's Association. Her office is located at Broadway Medical Center and she is available to meet with families to discuss concerns and to give input regarding solutions. You may call the Broadway Clinic to set up an appointment, or brochures are located near the parish health bulletin board.

Alexandria Area Support Group for Grieving Parents of All Ages
 Meets on the 4th Monday of each month, 6:30 PM, at the Alexandria Clinic Medical Conference Room. For more information contact Kathy at 763-5781. Parents of all ages who are grieving the death of a child of any age are invited and encouraged to attend. The goal of this group is to provide education and support, and there is no charge for attending.

Stroke Victor's Support Group …
regretfully the decision has been made to discontinue the Stroke Victor's Support Group due to lack of participation. It has been an honor working with this group and I thank all of you for your encouragement and support while it met. Thanks and God's blessings!
Jola Amundsen, Facilitator