Meeting Schedule at Owen Jax Recreation Center
Time: 2:00 to 3:30pm When: on the dates below
January 9 – Ten ostomates and six supporters attended the meeting and left feeling supported.
February 6 – meeting cancelled. Northside Church meeting will still take place on February 20.
March 6 – 15 people attended with 2 first timers. Two ostomy nurses were there and the focus was skin irritations.
April 3
May 1
June 5
July 10
August 7
September 11
October 2
November 6
December 4
*This is an informal meet and greet. Bring a snack or dish to pass around (optional).
Meeting Schedule at Northside Church
Time: 2:00 to 3:30pm When: on the dates below
January 16 – meeting notes
February 20 – meeting notes
March 20 – meeting notes
April 24 – cancelled due to Easter holiday
May 15
June 19
July 17
August 21
September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18
Typical meetings include:
- Opening
- Introductions
- Business and Administrative Updates
- Personal testimonies of living with an ostomy
- Round table discussions focusing on positive mental health and encouragement
- A short teaching from an expert
- Questions and discussion from members
- Closing and fellowship
For requests or questions call 586-765-8976, or email ostomyinfo@yahoo.com.
The exchange of knowledge and ideas at these meetings is the greatest benefit to the ostomates and their family and/or friends.