The Baptist Hospital East Stroke Club is for people who have had a stroke, their family members and friends. It is for people who want to help themselves by:

• meeting people who have had a similar experience;
• offering encouragement and moral support to others;
• attending social events; and
• understanding the many physical and emotional problems associated with strokes.

A stroke just doesn't happen to an individual. It happens to the entire family. Family members and friends often feel confused, frustrated and isolated. The Stroke Club provides support, understanding and encouragement for them.

Healthcare professionals from the Rehabilitation Program at Baptist Hospital East serve as group leaders. Group leaders consist of a chaplain, social workers and recreational therapists.

The Stroke Club meets on the third Thursday of every month from 1-3 p.m. in the second floor Education Center at the hospital.

Dates for 2008:

• May 15 - Stroke Awareness Month annual potluck picnic in Brown Park, noon-2:30 p.m. To pre-register, call (502) 896-7441.
• June 19
• July 17
• Aug. 21
• Sept. 18
• Oct. 16
• Nov. 20
• Dec. 18 - Annual holiday potluck. To pre-register, call (502) 896-7441.

The Stroke Club is provided free of charge by the Rehabilitation Program at Baptist East. Attendance is open to anyone who has had a stroke and their family members and friends. For more information, call (502) 896-7441.

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