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SUMMARY:Support Group for Limb Loss and Limb Difference
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Support Group\n\n\n\n\nFirst Wednesday of Each Month 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nSheltering Arms Institute connects patients with a support group for a safe and supportive environment for individuals living with limb loss or limb difference. Support groups provide members the opportunity to express their feelings\, learn helpful information\, improve social skills\, and realize they are not alone. \n\n\n\nLocation:\nJoin us virtually or in person at:\n\n\n\n\nSheltering Arms Institute\n2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive\nRichmond\, VA 23233 \n\n\nTo Register:\n\n\n\n\nTo RSVP\, please fill out the form below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Anna O’Hara\, OTD\, OTR/L\, at anna.ohara@sai.rehab.\n\n\n 
URL:https://shelteringarmsinstitute.com/event/support-group-for-limb-loss-and-limb-difference/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Sheltering Arms Institute\, 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive\, Richmond\, VA\, 23233\, United States
CATEGORIES:SAI Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T130000
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SUMMARY:Diabetes Self-Management (Class Series)
DESCRIPTION:Do you live with diabetes\, or know someone who does?  \nSheltering Arms Institute\, in partnership with The SPAN Center\, are offering a 6-week evidence-based diabetes education class. Adults with diabetes\, friends\, family members\, and caregivers are welcome to participate. \n  \nWhen: Each Thursday from March 5 through April 9 from 1-2:30 p.m. \nWhere: In person at Sheltering Arms Institute’s Main Campus (2000 Wilkes Ridge Dr. Henrico\, VA 23233) or virtually via Microsoft Teams \nCost: Free! \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nNutrition and healthy eating\nPreventing complications\nWorking with your health care provider\nSkin & foot care\nPreventing/monitoring low blood sugar\n\n  \nQuestions? Email community.engagement@sai.rehab or call (804) 578-6532. \n  \n Register with the form below:
URL:https://shelteringarmsinstitute.com/event/diabetes-self-management-class-series-2-2/
LOCATION:Sheltering Arms Institute\, 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive\, Richmond\, VA\, 23233\, United States
CATEGORIES:SAI Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T090000
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SUMMARY:Matter of Balance (Class Series)
DESCRIPTION:When: Each Friday from March 6 through April 24 from 9-10:30 a.m. \nWhere: In person at Bon Air Outpatient Center (206 Twinridge Ln. Richmond\, VA 23235) \n  \nA Matter of Balance (MOB) is specifically designed to reduce the fear of falling and improve activity levels among community-dwelling older adults. The program includes eight (8) two-hour classes presented to a small group of 8-12 participants led by trained coaches. The program enables participants to reduce the fear of falling by learning to view falls as controllable\, setting goals for increasing activity levels\, making small changes to reduce fall risks at home\, and exercise to increase strength and balance. \nThe curriculum includes group discussions\, mutual problem solving\, role-play activities\, exercise training\, assertiveness training\, and a few homework assignments. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nParticipants learn about the importance of exercise in preventing falls and practice exercises to improve strength\, coordination\, and balance.\nParticipants also conduct a home safety evaluation and learn to get up and down safely.\nAdditional topics include home safety\, assertiveness\, developing positive strategies for change\, reducing barriers to exercise\, identifying physical risk factors for falls\, personal action planners\, recognizing misconceptions about falls\, and moving from self-defeating to self-motivating thoughts.\n\n  \nQuestions? Email community.engagement@sai.rehab or call (804) 578-6532. \n  \nRegister using the form below:
URL:https://shelteringarmsinstitute.com/event/matter-of-balance-class-series-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T100000
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SUMMARY:Healthy Eating on a Budget
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, March 6 from 10-11 a.m. \nWhere: In person at Midtown Outpatient Center – Scott’s Addition (2805 W. Broad St.\, Richmond\, VA 23230) or virtually via Microsoft Teams \nJoin Dana Lucy Egan\, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist\, for a nutrition and wellness class for adults on how to eat healthy on a budget. \nLearning Objectives:\n• Learn how to eat nutritionally on a budget\n• How to compare prices\n• Tips to prepare snacks for a week \nTo register\, please call Kimberly Gryder\, Community Program Coordinator\, at (804) 764-5749 and mention EmpowerU for FREE registration. \n  \n\nMicrosoft Teams Need help? \n\n\nJoin the meeting now \n\nMeeting ID: 246 758 583 862 3\nPasscode: f3CK3fv9
URL:https://shelteringarmsinstitute.com/event/healthy-eating-on-a-budget/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T083000
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Retreat: Day of Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Karen Grazionale \nWhen: Saturday\, March 7th \nTime: 8:30 AM- 1 PM\, Breakfast and lunch will be provided \nWhere: Large Conference Room 1019 at Sheltering Arms Institute \n  \nWhen you are busy taking care of your loved one\, it can become difficult to take care of yourself. This retreat is intended to provide you with connection\, empowerment\, and valuable skills. \n\nLearn practical tools and valuable information\nConnect with other caregivers\nShare stories\nFind support and network opportunities\nHelp reduce caregiver burnout!
URL:https://shelteringarmsinstitute.com/event/caregiver-retreat-day-of-empowerment/
LOCATION:Sheltering Arms Institute\, 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive\, Richmond\, VA\, 23233\, United States
CATEGORIES:SAI Community Event
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SUMMARY:Concussion Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Education and support make a huge difference in concussion recovery. Please join us for a brief informational session provided virtually by Sheltering Arms Institute healthcare providers followed by an open forum for questions. \nThis support group is intended to provide an outlet for discussion of shared experiences to help with coping strategies and general education about concussions. If you are an adult diagnosed with a concussion and are actively under the care of a healthcare provider for the injury (MD\, PT\, SLP\, Psychologist\, etc.)\, we encourage you to attend. \n\n\nTo Register:\n\n\n\n\nTo RSVP\, please fill out the form below.\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Caitlin Larkins at caitlin.larkins@sai.rehab
URL:https://shelteringarmsinstitute.com/event/concussion-support-group-3/2026-03-10/
CATEGORIES:SAI Community Event
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SUMMARY:Aphasia Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Support Group\n\n\n\n\n2nd Wednesday of Each Month 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.\nWhere: In person at Sheltering Arms Institute’s Main Campus (2000 Wilkes Ridge Dr. Henrico\, VA 23233) \n\n\nThis support group is designed for people living with aphasia. We are also here to support families\, friends\, and professionals in understanding what aphasia is\, ways to assist in the recovery\, and help understand one another. We help those with aphasia find ways to communicate\, locate information\, find interesting things to do\, and get better. This support group is led by our licensed speech language pathologists at Sheltering Arms Institute. \n  \n\n\nRegister with the form below:\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact the Community Engagement team at Community.Engagement@sai.rehab
URL:https://shelteringarmsinstitute.com/event/aphasia-support-group/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Sheltering Arms Institute\, 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive\, Richmond\, VA\, 23233\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T080000
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SUMMARY:Wheelchair Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Sheltering Arms Institute (2000 Wilkes Ridge Dr. Richmond Va 23233) for a one-day\, in-person symposium! This symposium is designed to empower clinicians with the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to optimize wheelchair prescription\, configuration\, and training. Through a series of targeted lectures and interactive labs\, attendees will deepen their understanding of foundational or advanced wheelchair technologies\, refine their clinical decision-making\, and enhance their ability to support patients in achieving functional mobility. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
URL:https://shelteringarmsinstitute.com/event/wheelchair-symposium/
LOCATION:Sheltering Arms Institute\, 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive\, Richmond\, VA\, 23233\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T150000
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Support Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Support Group\n3rd Thursday of Each Month 3 p.m.\nWe know that caregivers are an integral part of our patients’ recovery\, that’s why we’ve established Safe Space support meetings to offer advice\, compassion\, and resources. Our goal is to provide caregivers the opportunity to express their feelings\, learn helpful information\, and realize they are not alone and help connect with others who have gone through a similar experience. \n  \nLocation:\nJoin us virtually or in person at:\nSheltering Arms Institute Room 1040\n2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive\nRichmond\, VA 23233 \n  \nTo Register:\nQuestions? Contact the Community Engagement team at Community.Engagement@sai.rehab
URL:https://shelteringarmsinstitute.com/event/caregiver-safe-space-support-meeting-2/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Sheltering Arms Institute\, 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive\, Richmond\, VA\, 23233\, United States
CATEGORIES:SAI Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T140000
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SUMMARY:Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Support Group\n\n\n\n\n4th Wednesday of Each Month 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nSheltering Arms Institute connects patients with a support group for a safe and supportive environment for stroke survivors and caregivers. Support groups provide members the opportunity to express their feelings\, learn helpful information\, improve social skills\, and realize they are not alone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us virtually or in person at:\nSheltering Arms Institute\n2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive\nRichmond\, VA 23233 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo Register:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact the Community Engagement team at Community.Engagement@sai.rehab
URL:https://shelteringarmsinstitute.com/event/stroke-survivor-and-caregiver-support-group/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Sheltering Arms Institute\, 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive\, Richmond\, VA\, 23233\, United States
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