re: Delaware Support Groups

If there are any additions, changes or deletions please let me know. Sorry for not being too active. Surgery, vacation and taking care of my Mom has me kinda nuts right now. ((HUGS)) Elissa ? PMRI (Preventive Medicine & Rehabilitation Institute) When: Varies (Usually the First Monday & Third Saturday of the Month) Affiliated with Christiana Institute of Advanced Surgery (CHRIAS) Location: PMRI-Christiana Care, Wilmington, Delaware 19807 Contact: 302.661.3000 ? ST. FRANCIS BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP When: The last Tuesday of the Month at 6 pm - 7:30 pm Affiliated with Christiana Institute of Advanced Surgery (CHRIAS) Location: Apex Med Ctr Suite #103 537 Stanton-Christiana Rd. Newark, Delaware Contact: Maryellen Sparks Phone: 302.421.4121 Email : [email protected] ? DOWNSTATE DOWNSIZERS (Lap Band) When: The fourth Wednesday of the Month at 7 pm Location: Jim ****er's Home, 56 Planters Run Court, Dover, DE 19901 Contact: Carrie Bronersky Phone: 302-659-5597 Email: [email protected] ? GREAT BEGINNINGS (Lap Band) When: First Thursday of Every Month at 7:30 pm Location: Concordia Lutheran Church, 3003 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 Contact: Sharon Hollis Phone: 302.545.4017 E-mail: [email protected] Contact: Karen Ventresca Phone: 302.235.2045 E-mail: kavsold.aol.com ? HEALTHY BEGINNINGS When: Second Thursday of Every Month at 7 pm Location: Concordia Lutheran Church, 3003 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810 Contact: Nicki Zimmerman-Manero Email: [email protected] Phone: 1.610.322.8282 Contact: Jim Simmons Email: [email protected] Phone: 1.856.299.6962 Contact: Rob Siers Email: [email protected] Contact: Elissa Hart Email: [email protected] ? NEW BEGINNINGS When: Second Thursday of Every Month at 7 pm - 9 pm Location: St Peter's Episcopal Church 22 Union Street, Smyrna, DE 19977 Contact: Ginger Barkley Phone: 302.653.5971 Email: [email protected] ? HEALTHY JOURNEY When: Third Tuesday of Every Month at 7pm - 8:30 pm Location: Victory Christian Fellowship 100 Wilton Blvd., New Castle, DE 19720 Phone: 302.324.5400 ext. 1211 Contact: Jim Simmons Email: [email protected] ? CHANGING LIVES When: Third Thursday of Every Month at 6:30 pm Location: VA Hospital, Elsmere, Delaware Contact: Jane Walker Phone: 443.907.2574 E-mail: [email protected] ? NEW LIFE WLS When: Third Thursday of the month at 7 - 9 pm Location: Harrington Volunteer Fire Company 20 Clark Street Harrington, Delaware Contact: Joanne Hammond Phone: 302.947.0417 Email: [email protected] ? REHOBOTH WLS When: First Tuesday of the month at 7--9 pm Location: St Mark's United Methodist Church 18 Olive Avenue Rehoboth, Delaware Contact: Jennifer Burton Phone: 302.227.0579 Email: [email protected]

Just a thought but perhaps we can go back to format of posting right before each meeting to give people reading material and reminders to meetings. I know the attendees to meetings get emails but this might be better....lots of emails don't get read but the board does....what do you all think?????? Debbie

Hi Elissa, My name is Lucy and I wanted to let you know that the Great Beginnings location has changed from the North Wilmington location. I am going to be a contact person with Sharon Hollis. It will be held the LAST Thursday of the month at 7:00PM at First State Surgery Center (FSSC) 1000 Twin C Lane Suite 200 Newark DE 19713 Turn off Route 4, make first right onto Twin C Lane (the 2 lane road that takes you to CHRIAS). The first building on the left is FSSC. Go in the front of the building; take the elevator to the 2nd floor (above American Radiology). The meeting will be in the waiting room. Contact: Sharon Hollis Phone: 302.545.4017 E-mail: [email protected] Contact: Lucy Knappenberger: 302.593.9865 E-mail: [email protected] Thank you for updating the list! Have a great weekend! Lucy

Lucy, please call me. We need to talk. 475-0950. Elissa

Hi, Lucy Is there a meeting at First State Surgery Center on Thursday?

I'm having a nerve block at 11:30 on my neck and then have an appointment for a fill at 4:50 a Chrias.  Hopefully I'll be able to make it to the meeting....Linda

I live in harrington but I need to find a group that meets during the day. I go to school at night. I am very fustrated and need support bad!!

KC, The only group that meets during the day is PMRI one Saturday a month. I know it's a long haul, but it would be worth a try. Or maybe if you are interested in starting a day support group in your area,  that might work also. Post to see if there is any interest. Obesity Help gives 3 phone call in  classes that I took. It helped get things started for me. Gave me some direction and ideas. What are you having problems with? If you post questions on the DE board, someone should answer. Also the Main board is usefull. Did you have a buddy or Angel that helped guide you? Try to stay focused and positive, you aren't alone. ((HUGS)) Elissa