Villages Medical Auxiliary – Since 1976
VMAvillages.vgcc.club
Office: 408-238-4230
Service Coordinator: 408-238-4029
Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
June Programs
Know Your Retired Veteran and Spousal Rights Workshop – Darlyn Escalante from Santa Clara Veteran Service Organization will outline the rights, services and benefits a veteran and his/her spouse may have through the Veteran Service Organization as well as the Veteran Administration. She will also explain how the two agencies differ on Wednesday, June 4 at 11 a.m. in Sequoia.
Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior – Vanessa Souza LCSW with the Alzheimer’s Association will present on dementia, describing it, listing behavior related triggers and how best to manage these behaviors on Wednesday, June 18 at 1 p.m. in Sequoia.
Support Groups
Parkinson’s Support Group: This monthly group is for all people interested in discussing Parkinson’s. Next meeting takes place Thursday, May 22 at 10 a.m. in the Forum room. No need to register, all are welcome.
Grief Support Group: The Grief Share group led by The Villages Chapel’s Pastor Bill Hayden meets every Monday in Sequoia from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Note change: The group will be off May 26 and June 2, the last meeting of the season to be held June 9. Meetings will resume in the September.
Caregiver Support Group: Judith London Ph.D. conducts this monthly group where caregivers meet to share, listen, and learn. Thursday, June 19 at 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Patio Room and via Zoom. Please contact Judy for all meeting specifics at judithlondon@sbcglobal.net or call 408-784-3325.
