Four local support groups now meet monthly at Quarry Hill, having added a Caregivers Support Group in the spring of 2025.

Alzheimer's Disease Support Group

The Alzheimer’s Support Group meets twice monthly—one via Zoom and the other in-person. The Group provides information and support to area residents who have loved ones coping with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Free. Those interested in participating should contact Cheri R. Blouin, LSW, at (207) 301-6237 or at Cheri.Blouin@mainehealth.org for the Zoom meeting details or questions.

• First Tuesday of every month, Zoom, 6 p.m. Remaining dates for 2025: June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2

• Third Tuesday of every month, Private Dining Room, First Floor, Anderson Inn at Quarry Hill, 3:00 p.m. Remaining dates for 2025: June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16

Bereavement Support Group

Coastal Family Hospice Volunteers’ Bereavement Support Group meets the first Monday of each month from 4 to 5 pm in the Game Room. The group is co-facilitated by trained hospice volunteers and offers an opportunity to express feelings in a safe and confidential setting with others who are experiencing similar losses.

Questions? Contact Coastal Family Hospice Volunteers at 230-0042.

Remaining meeting dates for 2025:  June 2, July 7, August 5, September 8, October 6, November 3, December 1

Caregivers Support Group

Meets the third Thursday of each month at 3:30 pm at the Anderson Inn at Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden. This group is for caregivers interested in sharing, learning, and supporting each other in a confidential and friendly environment. Interested in joining us? Please contact a facilitator for more details: Kim Danforth, LMSW-cc, at 301-3095, or Catherine Athay, LCSW, at 301-8977.

Remaining meeting dates for 2025: July 17, August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20, December 18

Parkinson's Disease Support Group

Meets the second Monday of each month from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at the Anderson Inn at Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, Camden.

The Parkinson’s Support Group is for people with Parkinson’s disease, their families, friends, and caregivers. Free. Attendees should bring a bag lunch. Drinks and desserts are provided. Questions? Please contact Spectrum Generations at 800-639-1553.

Remaining meeting dates for 2025: June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8