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Groups
Adoptive Family Gathering Second Sat., 4–6:30 pm, Family Center
at the high school. For those touched by adoption. A Family Network
program. 508-693-7900, ext. 283.
American Heart Association Third Tues., 5 pm, MV Hospital medical
library. 508-627-6005.
Arthritis Support Group Second Fri., Tisbury Senior Center, 34 Pine
Tree Rd., Vineyard Haven. 508-696-4205.
Baby’s First Year Tues., 3–4:30 pm; Thurs., 10:30 am–noon.
Facilitated by Marney Toole. A Family Network program. 508-693-7900,
ext. 283.
Cancer Support Group Wed., noon, M V. Hebrew Center. Open to all
cancer patients, survivors, families, and friends. Weekly. Note
new time and location. 508-627-7958; 3508.
Caregivers Support Group last Wed., 4 pm. Edgartown Council on Aging,
10 Daggett St. 508-627-4368, ext. 16.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Support Group Second Sun., 2:30–4 pm,
MV Hospital medical library.
Circle of Friends Support Group for widows and widowers: Mon., 10:30
am–noon, Up-Island Senior Center, Howes House, West Tisbury.
Sponsored by Hospice. 508-693-0189.
Community Partnerships for Children VACCP Second Tues., 4 pm, superintendent
of schools’ office, Pine and Spring sts., Vineyard Haven. 508-696-6568,
ext. 29.
Course in Miracles Tues., 7 pm, call for directions. Study group.
508-693-7741.
Crohn’s and Colitis Support Group second Wed., 7 pm. Call for
location. 508-696-0045; 508-693-5164.
Diabetes Support Group Third Mon. (if a holiday, then third Tues.),
1–2 pm, Tisbury Senior Center, 34 Pine Tree Rd. 508-696-4205.
Earth Spirituality Discussion Group Full moon and new moon of the
month, 7 pm, Unitarian-Universalist Society, Vineyard Haven. 508-696-9595.
Fathers’ Group First and third Wed., 8 pm, St. Augustine’s
Church, Vineyard Haven. 508-693-5062.
Grieving Support Group Mon., 5:30–6:30 pm, Martha’s Vineyard
Hospital, Hospice office. Jean Hay facilitates drop-in. 508-693-0189.
Island Self-Help Housing Group Fourth Sun., 1 pm. Dukes County Housing
Authority office, Mechanic St., Vineyard Haven. For residents wanting
to build their own homes using the federal self-help housing program.
508-696-9276.
Journey Beyond Abuse Support Group for women, by women. Focus on
dynamics surrounding abuse, cycle of violence, patterns of abuse,
and related topics. 508-693-7900 ext. 218 or ext. 324.
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group First Sun., 1–3 pm, Tisbury
Senior Center, 34 Pine Tree Rd., Vineyard Haven. Affiliated with
the National M.S. Society, Central New England chapter. 508-693-3193.
NLD/Aspergers Parents Group Third Wed., 6:30 pm, Edgartown School
library. 508-627-6040.
Parents’ Advisory Committee Second Wed., 5:30–7 pm, Family
Center at the high school. Includes potluck supper. Part of the
Family Network. 508-693-7900, ext. 288.
Parkinson’s Support Group Second Mon., 10 am, Up-Island Senior
Center, Howes House, West Tisbury. Individuals and caregivers. 508-645-2767.
Note: new time.
Prostate Cancer Support Group Third Wed., 10:30 am, at MV Community
Services administration building. Emily Wetherall, 508-693-7900,
ext. 230.
Single Parents’ Focus Group Sat., 10–11:30 am, Family
Center at the high school. Sponsored by Family Network. Preregister:
508-693-7900 ext. 283.
TBI Support Group Wed., 8 pm, call for directions. For survivors
of brain injury and trauma. 508-696-9481.
Vision Support Group Third Thurs., 10:30–noon, Edgartown Council
on Aging, 10 Daggett St. 508-627-4368.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) First and third Fri., 9:30 am–2:30
pm, Family Planning building, Vineyard Haven, opposite Cronig’s.
Free nutritional counseling and foods for those who qualify. 508-693-1299;
Cape Cod WIC (HCSM): 1-800-942-2445.
Women’s Educational Support Group For survivors of domestic
violence and sexual assault. Call Women’s Support Services
508-693-7900, ext. 324, for info.
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