Martha's Vineyard Directory of Information : Groups
Adoptive Family Gathering Second Sat., call for time and location. For those touched by adoption. A Family Network program. 508-693-7900, ext. 283.
Arthritis Support Group Second Fri., 1-2 pm, Martha's Vineyard Community Services, board room, Oak Bluffs. 508-693-7900 ext. 236.
Baby's First Year Mon., 3-4:30 pm; Thurs., 10:30 am-noon. Facilitated by Marney Toole. A Family Network program. 508-693-7900, ext. 283.
Breast Cancer Support Group Vineyard Haven Public Library. Kathy Stinson, 508-693-6150.
Book Discussion Group Oak Bluffs library. Call for monthly date. 508-693-9433.
Cancer Support Group Wed., 12 noon, M. V. Hebrew Center. Open to all cancer patients, survivors, families, and friends. 508-627-7958.
Children's Writers Critique Group First Mon., 7-9 pm. Call for directions to Marilyn Hollinshead's house. 508-693-5803.
Community Partnerships for Children VACCP Second Tues., 4 pm, superintendent of schools' office, Pine and Spring sts., Vineyard Haven. 508-696-6568, ext. 18.
Course in Miracles Tues., 7:30 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.
Home Schooling Group Educational and social activities for children; information for parents. Jamie O'Gorman, 508-627-6932.
Mental Illness Support Group For those with mental illness, every other Thurs., 7 pm, Hillside Village community room. 508-693-5565.
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.
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.
PFLAG Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. 508-221-8347.
Prostate Cancer Support Group Third Wed., 10:30 am, at Martha's Vineyard Community Services administration building. Emily Wetherall, 508-693-7900, ext. 236.
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 am-12 noon, Edgartown Council on Aging, 10 Daggett St. 508-627-4368.
Waiting To Adopt Mon., 7-8:30 pm, Family Center, Oak Bluffs. Parents group. Call for location. 508-693-7900, ext. 283.
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): 800-942-2445.
