Category: Support Groups
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Door-Tran Looks Back on 2017 Services
One of Door-Tran’s most important services is to track unmet transportation needs. Based on this tracking, staff found that a priority need was from folks on a limited budget who need help with car repairs, but were not eligible for the loan program. In 2017, Door-Tran received funds from a Donor Advised Fund through the […]
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Cowgirl Tea Raises $1,600 for DOOR CANcer
The Cowgirl Tea, held May 9 at Sister Bay Moravian Church, raised $1,600 for DOOR CANcer. The event was catered and served by Wickman House and Sweet Designs, both of Ellison Bay. The featured guest was Elaine Kramer, Wisconsin’s own National Cowgirl Hall of Famer with a special appearance by Miss Door County Outstanding Teen […]
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Open Door Pride Festival June 23
On March 11, PFLAG – the nation’s largest and oldest organization uniting families and allies with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) – celebrated 45 years since its founding in New York City. PFLAG Sturgeon Bay/Door County has been an active chapter for 21 years this month. Since its founding, PFLAG has […]
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Sunshine Hosts Awards Dinner May 7
Sunshine House will host its 47th annual awards dinner May 7 at Stone Harbor Resort. Recognition will be given to individuals and organizations in Door County that contribute to the Sunshine House’s ongoing success in serving seniors and individuals of all abilities. The social hour starts at 5 pm, followed by dinner at 6:15 pm […]
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Open Door Pride Seeks Vendors for Pride Festival
Open Door Pride is looking for vendors of food, art and other creative ventures as well as volunteers to help support their second annual Pride Festival June 23, 11 am to 5 pm in Martin Park. The group is also coordinating events the week leading up to the Pride Festival. Contact [email protected] or visit opendoorpride.org/get-involved. […]
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Northern Door Parkinson’s Monthly Support Group Meets Third Monday
During April – National Parkinson’s Awareness Month – Northern Door Faith Community Nurse Bonnie Mirkiewicz will add a second Parkinson’s support group to Door County. This group will be held at Stella Maris – Sister Bay Parish on the third Monday of each month from 12:30-2 pm. This group is open to anyone who has […]
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New Topics Discussed Each Month during Door County Breastfeeding Support Group
Door County WIC has hired a new Peer Breastfeeding Counselor, Julie Neuchter. She has two sons that she has successfully tandem nursed so she has lots of experience to offer to other mothers who wish to breastfeed. She will host the support group every first Wednesday of the month at the Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church […]
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Wisconsin Addiction Documentary Screened at Crossroads May 1
The Door County Alcohol and other Drug Coalition has partnered with Door County Human Services and the Door County Mental Health Focus Group for a free screening of Written Off. This Wisconsin-based documentary is a unique look at one man’s struggle with addiction, told in first person. It will be shown May 1 at Crossroads […]
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New Parkinson’s Support Group Starts at Stella Maris Parish in Sister Bay
On March 19, a monthly Northern Door Parkinson’s Support Group will start at Stella Maris Parish in Sister Bay. The meeting is for those living with Parkinson’s and those who love and care for them. Bonnie Mirkiewicz, Stella Maris Faith Community Nurse and someone who lives with Parkinson’s, will facilitate the group. The group will […]
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New Peer Counselor Hired for Breastfeeding Support Group
Door County WIC has hired Julie Neuchter as the peer breastfeeding counselor for the Breastfeeding Support Group. Neuchter has two sons that she tandem nursed so she has lots of experience to offer other mothers who wish to breastfeed. She will host the support group every first Wednesday of the month at Sturgeon Bay Moravian […]
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HELP of Door County’s Domestic Violence Support Group Meets Every Other Wednesday
Beginning Oct. 4, HELP of Door County Inc.’s domestic violence support group will meet on Wednesdays from 5 – 6 pm at the HELP offices at 219 Green Bay Road in Sturgeon Bay. The first meeting is Oct. 4 and they’ll be held every other week. Snacks and beverages will be provided. For more information […]
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New Support Group Begins for People Who Lost A Significant Other
L4 (Leaning, Learning, Loving in Loss) is a new support group for people who have experienced a loss of a significant other. The goal is to help people know they are not alone in their grief. The group will meet at GLAS Coffeehouse upstairs (enter in the side door on the left) in a private […]
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Doulagivers of Door County Hold Monthly Community Meeting at Sturgeon Bay Library
Doulagivers of Door County will hold a monthly community event, hosted by Marggie Hatala, RN, BSN, Reiki Master, and this month it’s July 11, 6-7:30 pm at the Sturgeon Bay Library. These discussions will be about death and dying and clarify the question, what is the difference between a hospice nurse and an End of […]
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Open Door Pride Brings Support of LGBTQ to Door County
By Jeanne Kuhns The Door Peninsula is a place of natural beauty, but we also want to be a place of cultural beauty, where all human beings can feel safe, free and able to pursue their lives and dreams without discrimination, judgment or harassment. There are many types of social diversity: religious, racial, financial, intellectual, […]
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Survivors of Suicide Door County Support Group to Meet March 20
The Survivors of Suicide (SOS) Door County group has a meeting this month on March 20 at 7 pm. If you have lost a loved one due to suicide, feel free to join the Survivors of Suicide – Door County support group. The group meets upstairs at the Sturgeon Bay Branch of the Door County […]
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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
By Danielle Nyman, Domestic Violence Coordinator/Youth Advocate, HELP of Door County, Inc. The term domestic violence is often correlated with the image of a white woman in her early 30s with a black eye. Yes, this image reflects some victims of domestic violence, but it also excludes a large proportion of others. Men are victims. […]
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New Women’s Cancer Support Group Begins at Jak’s Place
Jak’s Place announces the start of a new Women’s Cancer Support Group. The group welcomes women who have been diagnosed with cancer and are in the process of cancer treatment or have completed treatment. The small confidential groups meet for six-week sessions Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Jak’s Place located at 820 […]
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Women’s Cancer Support Group Started
Jak’s Place announces the start of a new Women’s Cancer Support Group. The group welcomes women who have been diagnosed with cancer and are in the process of cancer treatment or have completed treatment. The small confidential groups meet for six-week sessions Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Jak’s Place, 820 Egg Harbor […]
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SOS Support Group Meeting is Dec. 19 at Sturgeon Bay Library
The Survivors of Suicide (SOS) Door County group has a meeting this month on Dec. 19 at 7 pm. If you have lost a loved one due to suicide, feel free to join the SOS – Door County support group. The holidays can be a hard time, and the group will help you navigate through […]
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Door County Survivors of Suicide Support Group Offers Support to Those Left in the Wake of Suicide
By Karen and Jaimee Sullivan, Survivors of Suicide Support Leaders Unfortunately working as a Suicide Survivor Support Leader, we see the impact a suicide has on the people involved and it is a hard thing to be left in the wake of. All support leaders have experienced a loss as well, so we understand how […]