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November 10, 2009

support groups

Wednesday

Oneonta

 Narcotics Anonymous open discussion, 7 p.m., The Turning Point, 20-22 Elm St.

 Adult Children of Alcoholics open discussion, 6 p.m., Turning Point, 22 Elm St.

 Southern Tier AIDS Program information on AIDS education, support services; free, anonymous HIV testing, (800) 333-0892 or 432-6654.

 Student/Young Persons AA meeting, closed discussion, noon, Hunt Union, Catskill Room, State University College at Oneonta campus.

 Violence Intervention Program hot line for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault for all residents of Otsego County, 432-4855.

 AA St. Mary's Lunch Bunch, open discussion, 1 p.m., St. Mary's Parish Center, Walnut and Elm streets. For info: AA hot line, (888) 2B-SOBER.

 A.A. open meeting, 7 p.m., Calvary Hill Retreat Center, 290 Chestnut St.

 Domestic Violence Survivors' Support Group, sponsored by Violence Intervention Program. For info: 433-8037.

 Catskill Region Divorced Men's Group, 6:30 p.m., Christopher's Restaurant, Southside. For info, write: CRDMG, P.O. Box 100, Davenport, NY 13750.

 Overeaters Anonymous, noon to 1 p.m., St. James' Episcopal Church, Elm and Main streets; based on AA's 12 steps, for anyone who has a problem with food, no fees or weigh-ins. For info: Cindy, 432-0595.

Cobleskill

 Women's Empowerment Group, 6:30 p.m., Catholic Charities, 489 West Main St.; free; transportation and child care may be available. Weather permitting; call to confirm. For info: Diane or Maria, (518) 234-3581.

Cooperstown

 AA, noon, closed discussion, Episcopal Church parish house, 69 Fair St.

 AA open discussion, 8 p.m., 19 Elm St., First Baptist Church. For info: AA hot line, (888) 2B-SOBER.

 Dementia support group, 4:30 to 6 p.m., The Manor.

 Al-Anon, 7:30 p.m., Otsego Manor, Phoenix Mills Crossroad near state Route 28.

 Cancer Support Group, 2:30-4 p.m., Hannah Lee House. For info: (800) 835-1747.

Delhi

 AA open beginners, 5 p.m., Foreman Hall, State University College of Technology at Delhi.

 Alzheimer's Support Group for Caregivers, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Delaware County Office for the Aging, 6 Court St. For info: Emily Marlin, 746-7288.

Meridale

 AA closed discussion and beginner meeting, 7 p.m., Meridale Presbyterian Church. For info: AA hot line, (888) 2B-SOBER.

North Blenheim

 AA Beginner's Group, 7 p.m., Methodist Church Hall. For info: AA hot line, (888) 2B-SOBER.

Norwich

 Alzheimer's Support Group, 7 p.m., Chenango Memorial Hospital, BCR2. For info: Wendy, 336-8780.

Richfield Springs

 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weigh-in, 4:30 p.m.; meeting, 5 p.m.; Richfield Springs Public Library, West Main Street. For info: (315) 858-1860.

Sidney

 AA closed discussion, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, Liberty Street. For info: AA hot line, (888) 2B-SOBER.

 Al-Anon, 8 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, Liberty Street. For info: 369-5966.

Unadilla

 Unadilla TOPS 618, 9 a.m., Unadilla Methodist Church basement. For info: 563-2690.

Walton

 Double Trouble, 4 p.m., dinner hour, RSS conference room, 132 Delaware St., third floor. For info: Meghan Shaw, 865-3164.

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