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Naples Fibromyalgia Support Group
This support group was established in the fall of 1996 by the Arthritis Foundation to better educate, encourage, and develop a network for those persons with fibromyalgia in the Naples area. The group meets once a month from September to May on the on the SECOND TUESDAY of the month from 2:00 P.M. to 3:15 P.M. at the NCH WELLNESS CENTER. The NCH Wellness Center is located at Grand Central Station on Goodlette Road, just north of 41 and Tin City.
From its inception through January of 1998, Suncoast Rehabilitation at their North Naples office had hosted our meetings. Due to their success, our meeting area is being converted to more work space for them. We thank Angela Collins, Ralph Gorton and all the staff for their gracious hospitality for the last year.
For more information, see below or call the Arthritis Foundation Bradenton office at 1-800-741-4008. Ask for Barbara or Linda. Or call the information desk at NCH Wellness Center, if they can't answer your questions, ask for Heidi.
Support Group Meeting Information
Starting again on September 12th, the support group meetings will be held monthly on the second Tuesday of the month from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. at NCH Wellness Center. The NCH Wellness Center is located at Grand Central Station on Goodlette Road, just north of 41 and Tin City.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, November 10th at 2:00 P.M.
For further information contact beth@naples.net or the Arthritis Foundation, Southwest Florida branch at 1-800-282-9487. Ask for Barbara or Linda. Or call the information desk at NCH Wellness Center, if they can't answer your questions, ask for Heidi.
Fibromyalgia Self-Help Course
If you're interested in participating in the Arthritis Foundation Fibromyalgia Self Help course, a 7 week education program designed to teach people with fibromyalgia how to take a more active part in their health, please contact the Foundation for an application and more information at 1-800-741-4008.
Arthritis Foundation Aquasize Program
This warm water exercise program especially designed for those with arthritis and arthritis related conditions is offered at BOTH Collier County Aquatics Center in Golden Gate and Immokolee. As well, the NCH Wellness Center is offering this program starting Jan.19,1998. The program is offerred two days a week with 2 days off between classes. All pools are heated, usually 84 to 86 degrees. The focus is on flexibility, range of motion, stretching. Program lasts for a minimum of 45 minutes.
You must register through the Bradenton Arthritis Foundation office. Call 1-800-741-4008 for application and information.
the Greater Naples Arthritis Interest Group has had to move out of its office at Lely Palm Manor Care. At this time no further meetings are planned.
In the near future, there will be more information on resources available locally and links to other fibromyalgia pages on the Internet. Any comments, requests should be sent to beth@naples.net.
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