Embrace (#555027-26)

Wednesdays; April 8 & 22, May 13 & 27, June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, August 12 & 26, 2026 
12:30pm-2:00pm
Black River Beach Neighborhood Center
FREE
Registration required; Register anytime
Call 608.789.8640 to register
Connect Smart offers fun and engaging creative activities for people living with dementia. This program offers small group sessions with activities to help people living with dementia maintain physical, social, emotional and cognitive skills, including movement, art and music.

 

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group (#555027-28)

Monday, April 13, 2026

Looking for support with Parkinson's Disease? You are not alone. This support group is for care partners and persons who are living with a Parkinson’s diagnosis. Members will have an opportunity to ask questions, share resources, and learn tips from one another for how to proactively manage Parkinson’s. No pre-registration is required. Contact: STAR Center /
608.797.6295 / info@starcenterlacrosse.org

 

Parkinson’s Disease Social Night

Wednesdays; March 18 & April 15, 2026
5:30pm-7:00pm | South Side Neighborhood Center
Open to all individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and their family and friends. Each month individuals will gather for games, crafts, food, and socialization. No pre-registration is required. Contact STAR Center at 608.797.6295 or at info@starcenterlacrosse.org.

 

 Grief Therapy Group for Dementia Caregivers

*Class begins when registration fills*
FREE   |   Call or text for a pre-registration appointment: 651.412.6651
Grief is an unavoidable part of the caregiving journey. The loss of a loved one takes many forms—whether through a sudden passing or a gradual decline over time. Each person’s grief experience is unique, yet it is often not openly discussed. This group offers a supportive space to explore and process the grief and ambiguous loss that can accompany caring for someone with dementia, especially in the later stages and beyond. For questions about this program, please contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center of La Crosse County at 608.785.5700. Facilitated by Licensed Counselor Joy and Kelsey, Dementia Care Specialist at the ADRC

 

All Stages Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Tuesdays; May 12, June 9, July 14, & August 11, 2026
1:15pm-2:30pm    |   Good Shepard (4141 Mormon Coulee Rd. La Crosse)
FREE   |   Registration Required; Call the ADRC at 608.785.5700 to register
A supportive and confidential space for caregivers of individuals at any stage of dementia. Join others who understand the challenges of caregiving to share experiences, insights, advice, and encouragement. The group is led by a former caregiver and trained facilitator and offers an opportunity to connect, learn from one another, and find mutual support. Questions? Contact Kathy: 608.386.8908

 

 

There are many other programs, support groups, and resources offered by the La Crosse County Aging and Disability Resource Center.  Please call 608.785.7500 for more information.