Vaccine Clinic Info

In collaboration with Jasper Drugs, we will have 3 vaccine clinics from 9am-12noon at the Big Canoe Chapel. We encourage preregistration for a smoother experience and to be sure we have enough vaccines on hand. Preregistration is required for Shingles and RSV shots. Most insurance companies will cover the RSV shot. Preregister with April at Jasper Drugs at 706-692-6427. Bring your ID, insurance card and Medicare card.

Nov. 12, Tuesday, Flu, Shingles, Covid

For more information call Jasper Drugs 706-692-6427 or groups.bigcanoewc@gmail.com

Collaborations with Big Canoe Public Safety

Captain Chip Rice of Public Safety will be teaching the CPR and First Aid course once per quarter. David Miller will be teaching Stop the Bleed once per quarter. All courses are at the Fire Station beginning at 9am and ending around noon. A minimum of 6 participants are needed in order for the class to be offered.

Stop the Bleed  10/24/2024 cost $35

Learn 3 quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out.

CPR  11/7/2024 * cost $45

Learn emergency life saving procedures as well as demonstrate how to use the new cardiac monitor. The cardiac monitor allow team members to read a patient’s heart rhythm, defibrillate and more.

First Aid 12/4/2024 cost $45

Learn information and skills to help in emergency situations.

* Wellness Collaborative will reimburse $25 to the participant after CPR course completion.

For more information or to register, write groups.bigcanoewc@gmail.com

Blood Drive

October 24

Additional information

Support Group for Caregivers of Family Members Suffering Memory Loss

  • Every other Friday

  • 10:30am-Noon

  • At the Big Canoe Chapel

This is for those caring for someone suffering from dementia (Alzheimer’s Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Vascular Dementia, any form of dementia).

Caregiving in general can be a very exhausting, frustrating experience. And when you add the lack of support available for people taking care of someone with dementia, life can become very lonely and frightening. Caregivers of people suffering from dementia often find they have nobody to talk to because nobody understands. In this group, the other members of the group are going through something very similar and DO understand what you’re feeling and experiencing on a daily basis.

For more information, please contact the facilitator, Lori Levey, at lclevey1@gmail.com.

North Georgia Parkinson’s Support Group

2024 Programs scheduled 1pm on the last Wednesday of each month at New Beginning Therapeutic Services   371 Noah Drive, Jasper 30343

For questions contact Jeannette Waldrop at jpswaldrop@tds.net 706-299-4972/706-268-1072 or Marie Head  mdosshead@gmail.com  770-940-0150

Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline 1-800-473-4636

Anyone with movement disorders and their care partner are invited.

October 30, 2024 1pm Open group discussion to plan 2025 meetings

November no meeting

December 18, 2024 12 noon to 2pm Holiday Party with the Support Group

Volunteer Training

Volunteer training will now be conducted individually on an as needed basis. We hope you find this will suit your schedule better!

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