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The Community Connection

Community Connection814-443-5735

At The Community Connection, it is our mission to improve quality of life by promoting healthy lifestyles.

We offer classes, health screenings, and special events. Much of what we offer is free or available at a nominal fee. Check back to our website or Facebook page frequently, to learn more about our upcoming events.

Support Groups:

In Touch Hospice Bereavement Support Group

Meets: Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Where: In Touch Hospice House
1474 North Center Avenue, Somerset
Contact: Jessie Pringle, 814-443-5047

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

Meets: Last Thursday of every other month at 1:00 p.m.
February, April, June, August, December
Where: Community Connection Conference Room 264
225 South Center Avenue, Somerset
Contact: Lindsey Sharbaugh: 814-926-3099

Sleep Apnea Support Group

Meets: Second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. April, May, Sept. & Oct.
Where: Somerset Hospital Cafeteria
225 South Center Avenue, Somerset
Contact: Tanya Zehner, 814-443-5716

Compassionate Friends Support Group

Meets: Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Community Connection Conference Room 264
225 South Center Avenue, Somerset
Contact: Pam Beabes, 814-442-3534

Transplant Support Group

Meets: The fourth Tuesday of every other month.
Meets in January, March, May, July, September and November at 6:30 p.m..
Where: Cardiac Rehab Education Room
Wheeler Family Medical Center
126 East Church Street, Somerset
Contact: Jill Fox, 814-443-5278

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