There are many support group opportunities throughout Alabama with new ones added often. You can choose to attend a support group in person if one is located near you, or you can choose to attend a virtual support group meeting over Zoom hosted by the PAA.
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Virtual Support Groups
The PAA hosts two virtual support groups, one for those living with Parkinson's and one for care partners.
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Living with PD Support Group
1st Wednesday Monthly at 10:00 am
If you are living with Parkinson's, this support group is for you! Each month, we will discuss different topics and share tips and strategies for helping us to live our highest quality of life with Parkinson's.
Zoom Virtual Session: LINK HERE
Facilitator: Ellen Hicks
Email: ellen@parkinsonalabama.org
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Care Partner Support Group
2nd Tuesday Monthly at 7:00 pm
Zoom Virtual Session: LINK HERE
Facilitator: Ellen Hicks
Email: ellen@parkinsonalabama.org
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Southern Strength: A Black Parkinson’s Network Support Group
Thursday, August 14 at 5-6:30 pm
Zoom Virtual Session: LINK HERE
Facilitator: Michael S. Fitt
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Young Onset Parkinson's Network
Meets Monthly on the Second Tuesday at 7pm
YOPN members come together to learn, engage, and support one another. It's a great opportunity to connect with fellow members, share experiences and insights about living with YOPD, discuss personal challenges as well as potential opportunities, and learn how others thrive beyond diagnosis. This is your safe space -a place you can be real with others who understand what you're experiencing. To learn more and get information for joining, visit the YOPN website.
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If you would be interested in facilitating or co-facilitating a virtual support group, please contact Ellen Hicks at ellen@parkinsonalabama.org.
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The Solo Network - Living Alone with Parkinson's?
The Parkinson's Foundation is proud to announce the PD Solo network. The goal of this network is to build a virtual community of support information for those who live solo while also living with Parkinson's; living solo doesn't mean being lonely or isolated. The PD Solo Network meets via zoom. Call Nancy at 1.585.743.1266 with questions. There are two sessions available each week at 12pm and 6:30 p.m., but future meeting times will be determined by participants. Learn more and register HERE.
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In-Person Support Groups
Prior to attending your first support group meeting, we recommend that you email or call the support group facilitator to make sure the meeting is happening as scheduled and at the typical location. It also helps to talk to the facilitator and understand more about the dynamics of the group. Sometimes reservations are required based on the program, and other times the location may be moved. Calling ahead helps facilitators to plan appropriately and make sure you are on their list for future support group communications should there be any meeting or logistical change you need to know.
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The below listings are alphabetized by City.
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SUPPORT GROUPS
Alexander City
2nd Friday Monthly at 1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Location: Benjamin Russell Center for Advanced Care | 3520 U.S. Highway 280, Alexander City, AL
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Facilitator: Steve Sain
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Email: steve.sain@saineng.com
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Phone: 1.205.249.5300
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Anniston & Calhoun County
3rd Thursday Monthly at 12:30 - 2:00 pm
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Location: Interfaith Ministries | 1431 Gurnee Avenue, Anniston, AL 36201
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Facilitator: Cindy McMinn
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Email: parkinsonscalhoun@gmail.com
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Phone: 1.256.405.9202
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Arab
1st Thursday Monthly at 12:00 pm
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Location: Arab Senior Center | 800 N. Main Street, Arab, AL 35016
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Facilitator: Brandi Ivey
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Email: brandi.ivey@hhsys.org
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Phone: 1.256.541.6717
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Auburn & Opelika
2nd or 3rd Sunday Monthly
Exercise Session: 1:00 pm
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Location: Opelika Methodist Church | Fellowship Hall | 705 Avenue A, Opelika, AL 36801
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Facilitator: Kristina Neely
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Email: Auburnopelikapdsg-@gmail.com
*Contact us to be added to our email list for meeting dates and locations
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Birmingham
Men's Group
3rd Tuesday Monthly at 12:00 pm
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Location: Diplomat Deli | 1425 Montgomery Hwy, Park South Plaza Shopping Center, Vestavia, AL 35216
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Facilitator: John Bennett
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Email: Jbennett4992@charter.net
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Phone: 1.205.937.5333
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Encore Respite - Care Partners for Parkinson's with Dementia
Weekly Thursday at 10 am
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Location: Canterbury United Methodist Church | Room 226 | 350 Overbrook Road, Birmingham, AL 35213
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Facilitator: Valerie Boyd
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Phone: 1.205.874.1523
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Greystone
2nd Tuesday Monthly at 1:00 pm
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Location: YMCA - Greystone | 5414 Hwy 280, Birmingham, AL 35242
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Facilitator: Andrea Pindroh
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Email: apindroh@ymcabham.org
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Phone: 1.205.981.0144
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Hoover YMCA
1st Thursday Monthly at 1:00 pm
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Location: YMCA - Hoover | 2250 John Hawkins Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35244
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Facilitator: Alane Cleavelin
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Email: acleavelin@ymcabham.org
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Phone: 1.205.664.9622
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Lakeshore
Weekly Tuesday at 1:00 pm
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Location: Benchmark PT - Lakeshore Pavilion (by the Publix) | 2822 Lakeshore Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35211
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Facilitator: Morgan Kreger
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Email: mmkreger@benchmarkpt.com
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Phone: 1.205.848.6841
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Liberty Park
1st Monday Monthly at 5:15 pm
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Location: TherapySouth | 3800 River Run Drive, Suite 102, Birmingham, AL 35243
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Co-Facilitators: Kimberly Clark | Victoria Davis
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Phone: 1.205.970.2350 ​
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Mountain Brook
2nd Wednesday Monthly at 10:00 am
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Location: YMCA - Mountain Brook | 2401 20th Pl S, Birmingham, AL 35223
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Co-Facilitators: Susanne Vance
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Emails: svance@ymcabham.org
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Trussville
1st Wednesday Monthly at 12:30 pm
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Location: YMCA - Trussville | 5920 Valley Road, Trussville, AL 35173
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Facilitator: Carrie Dunn
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Email: cdunn@ymcabham.org
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Decatur
2nd Tuesday Monthly at 10:00 am
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Location: Decatur Rehab Access | 2349 Danville Rd, SW Decatur, AL 35603
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Facilitator: Brandi Ivey
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Email: Brandi.ivey@hhsys.org
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Phone: 1.256.541.6717
Dothan
3rd Tuesday Monthly at 12:00 pm
(Off June - August)
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Location: Southeast Health Circle East Rehab | 1480 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36301
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Facilitator: Lindsay Holloman
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Phone: 1.334.712.3726
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Enterprise
3rd Saturday Monthly at 11:00 am
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Location: Shane's Rib Shack | 8 North Point Parkway, Enterprise, AL 36330
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Facilitator: Mary Palo
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Email: marypalo@aol.com
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Foley
3rd Tuesday Monthly at 1:00 pm
(Lunch at 12:30 pm)
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Location: Baldwin Health |Room 203 | 1851 N McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535
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Facilitator: Tina McCoy
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Email: tina_mccoy@chs.net
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Huntsville
Women with Parkinson's Disease
Twice Annually (January and June) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Location: Huntsville Hospital Medical Mall Wellness Center | 1963 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, Unit 17, AL 35801
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Facilitator: Adrienne Upton
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Email: Adrienne.upton@hhsys.org
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Phone: 1.256.265.7101
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Huntsville
Women with Parkinson's Disease
Twice Annually (January and June) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Location: Huntsville Hospital Medical Mall Wellness Center | 1963 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, Unit 17, AL 35801
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Facilitator: Adrienne Upton
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Email: Adrienne.upton@hhsys.org
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Phone: 1.256.265.7101
Parkinson's Dynamics
Call Facilitator for Schedule
Parkinson’s Dynamics classes:
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Rock Steady Boxing
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PWR Moves
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Choir
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Speak Out!
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Urban Polling
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PArte: Art of Expression
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Skills Camp
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Dance 4 PD
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Location: Raymond W. Jones Community Center | John Hunt Park | 2020 Steve Hettinger Drive; Huntsville, AL 35801
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Facilitator: Contact Carolyn Rhodes for more information
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Email: Carolyn.Rhodes@PDyn.org
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Phone: 1.256.513.8164
Sit-n-Chat for People w/ PD
2nd Tuesday Monthly at 1:00 pm
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Location: Raymond W. Jones Community Center | John Hunt Park (Enter around back where it says Parkinson's Dynamics) | 2020 Steve Hettinger Drive, Huntsville, AL 3580
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Facilitator: Brandi Ivey
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Email: brandi.ivey@hhsys.org
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Phone: 1.256.541.6717
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Sit-n-Chat for PD Care Partners
2nd Tuesday Monthly at 1:00 pm
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Location: Raymond W. Jones Community Center | John Hunt Park (Enter around back where it says Parkinson's Dynamics) | 2020 Steve Hettinger Drive, Huntsville, AL 3580
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Facilitator: Diane Lombard
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Email: Dglombard23@gmail.com
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Lake Martin
Parkinson's Support Group
2nd Friday Monthly at 1:00 pm
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Location: Senior Center at Sportplex | 2054 Sportplex Blvd, Alexander City, AL 35010
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Facilitator: Andrea Pindroh
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Email: steve.sain@saineng.com
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Phone: 1.205.249.5300
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Caregivers Support Group
1st Tuesday Monthly at 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Location: Children’s Harbor | 434 Children’s Harbor Drive, Eclectic, AL 36024
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Facilitator: Sue Ann McMahan
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Email: sueannmcmahan@gmail.com
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Phone: 1.334.201.5540
Leeds & Moody
2nd Tuesday Monthly at 6:30 pm
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Location: Cedar Grove Baptist Church | 2001 Cedar Brook Road, Leeds, AL 35094
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Facilitator: Harriet Lawrence
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Email: hsl2455@yahoo.com
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Phone: 1.205.335.7516
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Madison
1st Tuesday Monthly at 12:00 pm
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Location: Madison Hospital | First Floor of Board Room, Next to Cafeteria | 8375 Hwy 72 W, Madison, Alabama, 35758
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Facilitator: Brandi Ivey
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Email: brandi.ivey@hhsys.org
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Marshall County
1st Thursday Monthly at 12:00 pm
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Location: Arab Senior Center | 800 N Main St., Arab, Alabama, 35016
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Facilitator: Brandi Ivey
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Email: brandi.ivey@hhsys.org​
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Phone: 1.256.541.6717
Montgomery
4th Thursday Monthly at 6:00 pm
(February - November)
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Location: Frazer Methodist Church | Room 8114 | 6000 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL 36117
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Facilitator: Linda Pittman
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Email: lpittman611@gmail.com
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Phone: 1.334.430.0815
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Mobile
Last Tuesday Monthly at 12:00 pm
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Location: Saad's Health Care | 1515 S University Blvd South, Mobile, AL 36609
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Facilitator: Sterling Moore
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Phone: 1.601.447.1717
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Partner-Only Support Group
2nd Tuesday monthly at 10:00 am | Open to participants of the Mobile PD Support Group
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Location: Saad's Healthcare | 1515 S University Blvd South, Mobile, AL 36609
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Facilitator: Sterling Moore
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Phone: 1.601.447.1717
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Pelham
1st Wednesday Monthly at 9:30 am - 11:00 am
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Location: Pelham - YMCA | 2610 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, Alabama, 35124
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Facilitator: Alane Cleavelin
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Email: acleavelin@ymcabham.org
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Phone: 1.205.664.9622
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Sheffield
3rd Wednesday Monthly at 11:15 am
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Location: Helen Keller Wellcare | 1021 11th Street SW, Sheffield, AL 35660
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Facilitator: Brianna Maharrey
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Phone: 1.256.386.4747
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Sylacauga & Central Alabama
2nd & 4th Monday Monthly at 10:00 am
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Location: First Baptist Church | 10 South Broadway Ave., Sylacauga, AL 35150
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Co-Facilitators: Carolyn Goza | Steve Sain
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Emails: carolyntgoza@gmail.com | Steve.sain@saineng.com
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Phones: 1.256.245.6739 | 1.205.249.5300
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Tuscaloosa
1st Wednesday Monthly at 10:30 am
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Location: Tuscaloosa YMCA | 2300 13th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Facilitator: Riley Strickland
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Email: rstrickland@ymcatusc.org
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Phones: 1.205.345.9622