Foxwood Springs - Brookdale Senior Living
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Site is designed, updated and maintained by resident
volunteers at Foxwood.
This Page
on “Other” Activities Covering
Alzheimer’s Support Group -
Diabetes Support Group - NARFE
illustrates just some of the wide variety of interests and special needs
that are fulfilled.
Some outside organizations meet here and have
Foxwood Springs residents as members, such as the Midwest Computer
Genealogists.
“Caring” is the standard by which
we judge our success.
Midwest Computer
Genealogists
Midwest Computer Genealogists is a regional organization for
genealogists which meets monthly to learn about new developments in genealogical
research and to share their own research with other genealogists in the area.
MCG meets at Foxwood Springs on the third
Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in Bromwell Lounge (except
September and December).
Meeting times and days for Support Groups
Group
Day
Time
Room
Facilitator
Diabetic Support
Group
2nd
Monday
3:00 pm
112C
Kelli Bailey
Alzheimer’s Support
Group
3rd
Monday
3:00 pm
Bromwell Lounge
Jeanie Parris
AA (open meeting)
Daily
7:00 am
112C
Resident
Alzheimer’s Support
Group
Foxwood Springs is also host for a monthly
Alzheimer’s Support Group. This group meets every month. This group is
an extension of the Alzheimer’s Association.
It
is a support group for family members of Alzheimer’s patients. The
patient may be residing in our own unit or the family may be caring for
the patient in their own home. Members are kept up to date with
the latest information and offer valuable support to each other.
Occasionally guest speakers are scheduled to provide even more education
to the group.
Diabetes Support
Group
Foxwood Springs is also host for an on-site
Diabetes Support Group. This group meets each
month. This group is designed specifically
for the residents of Foxwood Springs who have been diagnosed with
Diabetes, as well as their caregivers. Members support each other
and share valuable information. Occasionally, guest
speakers and films provide more in-depth information.
National Active
and Retired Federal Employees
The
National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1012 meets
bi-monthly.
Meetings are held in Holmes Hall and include a business meeting,
luncheon and a program. They keep members aware of legislative
issues that affect government retirees and employees.
Membership is open to civilians in any agency of
the federal or D.C. governments including
Retirees
Current employees
Spouses and former spouses of current employees
or retirees
Former employees eligible for deferred annuity
Survivors of those eligible to join
NARFE
For more
information, please call during work hours
(816) 318-2200
It
is a support group for family members of Alzheimer’s patients. The
patient may be residing in our own unit or the family may be caring for
the patient in their own home. Members are kept up to date with
the latest information and offer valuable support to each other.
Occasionally guest speakers are scheduled to provide even more education
to the group.
bi-monthly.
Meetings are held in Holmes Hall and include a business meeting,
luncheon and a program. They keep members aware of legislative
issues that affect government retirees and employees.
