MS Self - Help Groups are organized autonomous meetings where someone with MS can

• meet new friends
• voice their concerns about different issues
• ask questions
• find information about their illness
• find support
• social activities

MS Family Support groups are formed to provide the caregivers with support and information. Call Isobel Gemmell at 250.468.1757

Newly diagnosed? Interested in being part of a newly diagnosed support group? Call Isobel at 250.468.1757

Kathy Allenby and Oceanside school principal promoting the Benjamin Books

NANAIMO
DAY: Starting in September every 2nd Thursday of the month
TIME: 11:30am - 1:30pm
PLACE: Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
CONTACT: Pam Edgar
PHONE: (250)751.7975

Family Support Group           
DAY: 1st Monday of the month
TIME: 7pm - 9pm
PLACE: Save-on- Foods Community Room
CONTACT: Isobel Gemmell
PHONE:250.468.1757

Lunchbunch Nanaimo
DAY: 4th Thursday of each month
TIME: 12 noon
PLACE: Romeos
CONTACT: Elaine
PHONE: (250)756.6106

Fireside Chat
DAY: Every 2nd & 4th Monday
TIME: 12:30
PLACE: Kiwanis Lodge
CONTACT: Kim Vokins
PHONE: (250) 729.0897                  

PARKSVILLE
DAY: Starting in September every 3rd Thursday of the month
TIME: 12 noon - 2:00pm
PLACE: The Gardens
CONTACT: Peter Krahn
PHONE:(250) 752.5325 or Carol 752.7591

Parksville MS Luncheon                Day: First Wednesday of the month     Call Peter 752.5325 or Carol 752.7591 for place and time.               

PORT ALBERNI
DAY: Starting in September every 3rd Wednesday of the month
TIME: 12:00 - 2:00pm
PLACE: Echo Centre
CONTACT: Carol
PHONE: (250) 724.0884