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Al-Anon/Alateen Family: Support for families
Alcoholics Anonymous: Support for those suffering from alcoholism
- 7:00 AM Sundays, South Bay Hospital Medical Auditorium, 1901 Haverford Plaza, Ste. 106, SCC
- 7:30 PM, Sundays, St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, SCC
- 3:30 PM, Tuesdays, Closed Women's Meeting at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 701 Valley Forge Blvd., SCC
- 10:00 am, Fridays, United Methodist Church, 1201 W. Del Webb Blvd., SCC (813) 933-9123; [www.aatampa-area.org/meetings.html]
Andy's Kitchen: Everyone is welcome, no questions asked.
- Free weekly hot lunch offered by Metropolitan Ministries of Tampa and St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
- 11:30 AM Every Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall
- St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 W. Del Webb Blvd., SCC, FL (813) 634-1252
- Volunteers are welcome!
Alzheimer's Support: All are welcome and free of charge.
- Information and support
- 4:00 PM-5:00 PM, second Wednesday of every month
- Cypress Creek Assisted Living Residence 970 Cypress Village Blvd., Ruskin, FL 33570
- Call to RSVP at (813) 633-7777
Alzheimer’s Association Caregivers Support Group: All are welcome and free of charge
- Support for caregivers
- Facilitated by Geriatric Care Managers with Aging Care Advocates
- 2:00 PM-3:30 PM 3rd Tuesday of each month
- Loved ones cared for in our secure memory care during the meeting •. RSVP to (813) 677-1400 three days prior.
- Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr., SCC, FL (813) 634-3347
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support
- Sponsored by Samaritan Services, Alzheimer’s Auxiliary
- Support for caregivers/family
- 2:00 PM on the 1st Wednesday of the month
- Redeemer Lutheran Church, 701 Valley Forge Boulevard SCC, FL (813) 634-9283
American Cancer Society
- Information and support
- 1:00 PM on the 2nd Friday of each month
- United Community Church 1501 La Jolla Ave., SCC (800) 227-2345
Better Breathers Support Group: All are welcome and free of charge
- Education and Support provided by Sun Towers, Director of Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- 10:00 AM-11:00 AM, on the 1st Thursday of each month
- Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr., SCC, FL (813) 634-3347
Blood Pressure Screening: Free, no registration needed
- 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Tuesdays & Thursdays at the Outpatient Rehab & Diagnostic Center, 4051 Upper Creek Dr, Ste. 103, SCC, FL
- 7:30 AM-5:00 PM every day at the SCC Emergency Squad, 720 Ray Watson Drive, SCC, FL
Calvary Cares Woman's Group, Life Support
- Care and support for women
- 1:30 PM-3:30 PM, every 1st and 3rd Wednesday
- Calvary Lutheran Church, 5309 N. U.S. Hwy. 41, Apollo Beach, FL (813) 645-1305
Chronic Pain & Neuropathy Support Group: Education and Resources; All welcomed and free of charge
- Sponsored by the Men's Club of SCC
- 1:30 PM– 2:30 PM on the 2nd Thursday of each month
- Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr., SCC, FL (813) 634-3347
Diabetes Education & Support: All are welcome and free of charge
- Sponsored by the Men's Club of SCC
- 2:00 PM-3:00 PM on the 2nd of each month
- Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr., SCC, FL (813) 634-3347
Education Forums: All welcome and free of charge
- SCC Chamber of Commerce back room on the left of the building
- Topics requested from the community 3rd Tuesday from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
- Co-sponsored by NAMI and the South Shore Coalition on Mental Health and Aging
- If you would like to join our advisory group that coordinates the Programming or if you want to request a topic or presenter, please call South Shore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging at (813) 419-4902
Grief Support Group
- Exploring the grieving process
- Reading and studying the book Beyond the Broken Heart to help you navigate emotions, experiences, and questions associated with grief
- Meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from September 7th to December 7th,
- St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 W. Del Webb Blvd., SCC, FL
Heart Failure Support Group
- 10:30 AM, 2nd Wednesday of every month.
- South Bay Hospital Medical Auditorium, 1901 Haverford Plaza, Ste. 106 (behind South Bay Hospital)
Hearing Loss Support Group: Information • Education • Advocacy
- Sponsored by the Men's Club of SCC
- 9:30 AM on the 1st Wednesday of each month (September to May)
- St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 W. Del Webb Blvd., SCC, FL
- Contact (813) 633-1968 for schedule and information.
Kiwanis of South Shore/SCC
- Terrific Kids Program • Key Clubs • Circle K • Builders Club • Scholarships
- Volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time
- All money raised goes back to the community.
- 11:30 AM-1:00 PM every Wednesday (except the 5th Wed. of the month)
- Plaza Club, Freedom Fairways Golf Course & Tennis Club, 3932 Upper Creek Dr, SCC, FL
La Leche League of Tampa
Life Challenges Support Group
- All are welcome and free of charge.
- Tuesdays 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC, FL
Lifepath Hospice at Sun City
Low Vision Support Group: All are welcome and free of charge
- Sponsored by the Men's Club of SCC
- Group share and support
- 1:30 PM-2:30 PM on the 3rd Wednesday of each month
- Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr., SCC, FL 33573 (813) 633-3347
“Male Call for Prostate Health” Support Group: All welcome and free of charge
- Sponsored by the Men's Club of SCC
- Education, Resources
- 2:00 PM. on the 2nd Monday at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 W. Del Webb Blvd.
Mary Petro Fund
- Food and Medicine
- 10:00 AM-2:00 PM every Tuesday and Thursday
- South Shore United Church of Christ, 1501 LaJolla Ave., SCC, FL (813) 634-8306
- Financial assistance: Must fill out an application and meet the guidelines. Must present income verification and identification of full-time SCC or KP residency.
Man to Man Life Support Group
- This group offers men an opportunity to share their life concerns.
- Receive support and an opportunity to learn new coping skills and how to make better choices in life.
- Relieve yourself of past burdens and take action toward a brighter tomorrow.
- We welcome men of SCC and nearby communities to come and try our group.
- Sponsored by the South Shore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging.
- 10:00 AM-12:00 PM every Wednesday
- SCC Men's Club conference room, Cherry Hills Drive, SCC
FREE Memory Screenings
- Locations throughout the South Shore community.
- Facilitated by the South Shore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging in partnership with USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute
- Call for an appointment, call (813) 419-4902
Nara-Non
- Saturdays 10:00 AM
- Contact The CATE Foundation for location (813) 331-5246
Narcotics Anonymous
- Mondays 6:30 PM
- The CATE Foundation 5942 Frond Way Apollo Beach
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Hillsborough (NAMI)
- All are welcome and free of charge.
- Education seminars from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- 3rd Tuesday from September to May
- SCC Chamber of Commerce 1651 Sun City Plaza, SCC, FL
- Free Support groups for families and friends who live with brain disease in SCC, Brandon, and Tampa
- Advisory group for South Shore; evidence-based courses for families/friends and those who have a brain disease
- Advocacy, resource, and referral line: (813) 273-8104; (813) 634-6747 [www.namihillsborough.org]
Over Eaters Anonymous
PPD Moms (Post Partum Depression)
Parkinson's Support Group
- 1:30 PM-3:30 PM, 3rd Monday of each month
- Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr., SCC, FL
(813) 634-3347
- Sponsored by the Men's Club of SCC
- Education, Resources, and Support in partnership with the National Parkinson's Supported by the South Shore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging
Post-Polio Syndrome Support
Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
Learn what you can do to reduce pain.
2:00 PM-3:00 PM on the 2nd Friday of every month
Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr., SCC (813) 634-3347
"Rock Steady Boxing", the mission of which is to empower people with Parkinson's disease to fight back.
- Thursdays from 1:00 – 2:30 PM. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center, FL.
- Register for this weekly session by contacting Eric Allen at (813) 321-8755 or [Eric@eafitness.org] COMPLIMENTARY VALET PARKING AVAILABLE AT TOWERS ENTRANCE. For additional info, call Debbie Canteen at (813) 892-2990
- Rotary Club of Sun City Center P.O. Box 5383, Sun City Center 33573 [www.facebook.com/RotarySCC/] meetings weekly at noon for lunch on Tuesdays at Freedom Fairways Club House.
South Shore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging
Stroke Support Group
- 1:00 PM on the 1st Wednesday of every month
- East/West Social Rooms, Kings Point Clubhouse 1904 Clubhouse Dr, Sun City Center, FL (813) 634-0386
South Shore Diversity Group
- The focus of the group is to have fun together and experience a full range of activities, from dining out and Christmas potluck to kayaking, cultural outings, and a periodic harbor.
- 6 PM on the 3rd Thursday of each month
- Sandpiper Grille, 1702 S Pebble Beach Blvd, SCC
- [southshorediversitygroup.org/home.html][ssdiversitygroup@gmail.com]
Widows Wellness Group
- For women who have lost their spouse
- 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on the 3rd Thursday of each month
- Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr., SCC (813) 634-3347
Widowers Wellness Group
- For men who have lost their spouse
- 8:30 AM on Mondays
- Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr., SCC
- (813) 625-5665, Jim Clark; (813) 634-3347