Support Groups - Waverly Health Center

Support Groups

We offer several support groups that are free and open to the public.

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Music Therapy and Caregiver Support Group

Meets the first Tuesday of each month from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

May 3
June 7
July 5
August 2
September 6
October 4
November 1
December 6

This group is meeting in-person in the Carstensen-Gruben Room and via conference call.

Call: (312) 874-7636
Conference ID: 88704

For information on how to participate, contact Kara Rewerts at (319) 483-4118 or KRewerts@WaverlyHealthCenter.org.

Finding Support for Families of Children with Special Needs

Meets quarterly, the first Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in-person in Tendrils Rooftop Garden and via Google Meet. Learn how to participate via Google Meet at: waverlyhealthcenter.org/events

July 5
October 4

This support group provides a place for families of children with varying levels of specialized health care needs to meet, learn, support, share and grow together. The goal is to provide a safe and open-minded environment where families feel comfortable sharing their successes and disappointments.

Meetings range from an open discussion format to having guest presenters in to discuss their areas of expertise in the care of children with special needs.

Anyone who is a family member or care provider for a child with special health care needs is welcome.

For more information, call (319) 352-5644.

Healthy You Surgical Weight Loss Support Group

Meets quarterly on Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. in Tendrils Rooftop Garden.

July 11
October 3

This group is intended for those who have undergone a surgical weight loss procedure, as well as those who are considering surgery. It offers the perfect setting to share experiences, receive encouragement and get the education needed to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Call (319) 352-8033 with questions.

Parkinson’s Support Group

Meets the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon in Tendrils Rooftop Garden

May 14
June 11
July 9
August 13
September 10
October 8
November 12
December 10

This event is free and open to all. Masks are required.

Plan to attend if you or someone close to you is affected by this condition.

To read our April Parkinson’s Newsletter, click here.

To read our March Parkinson’s Newsletter, click here.

For more information, call (319) 325-4961.

Parkinson’s Singing Group

Meets Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m. in Tendrils Rooftop Garden

This group is open to whoever wants to join in the singing and fun!

For more information, contact Kara Rewerts at (319) 483-4118 or KRewerts@WaverlyHealthCenter.org.