Our Programs

All our programs are offered at no cost to clients and family members. We can do this thanks to the generosity of individual and company donors in addition to sponsorships and grants. 

During the state restrictions surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, we moved most of our programs to online Zoom sessions. When we did, we saw a sudden increase in participation from members with mobility challenges. For this reason, once the restrictions were lifted, we began coupling our in-person sessions with Zoom sessions. Every member, regardless of their abilities, can now choose the classes they want and either log on or join in at the office.

While the health benefits of the classes themselves are significant, the social component can be equally important; "How we feel" is part physical and part mental, and nothing helps the mental piece more than enjoying the company of our peers. Every week we offer a variety of programs designed to lift spirits and promote physical activity. We also host guest speakers several times a month to talk on subjects ranging from diet and relationships to break-through therapies.

Regular Physical Therapy Sessions

Our own Patty Glatfelter hosts the popular PT With Patty on the third Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm. In each session Patty focuses on a different muscle group or physical concern (such as how to get up from a fall) and leads participants through adaptive home exercises designed to help them stay strong and resilient. Each online session features downloadable handouts on the day’s exercises.

Social Interaction

From our bi-weekly exercise programs with Brynn Adamson, art therapy with Amy Brown, nutrition talks with Janet Baker, our heavily-attended guest speaker events and seasonal music therapy, to our ever-popular Bingo games, there is always something coming up for our members to look forward to! As with every other program we offer, these social programs, including supplies, are offered free to participants.

Support Groups

For a person living with MS, the road to wellness involves more than just the medical treatment of the disease. Wellness is a dynamic state of physical, emotional, and social well-being that can be achieved even in the presence of a chronic illness or disability. Our Support Groups offer individuals with MS a supportive and caring atmosphere where a variety of topics may be discussed. Discussion topics include:

·        Coping strategies

·        Building self-esteem

·        Relationship challenges

·        Accomplishing life goals

·        How others live with MS, and more.

We offer monthly and weekly facilitated and social Men’s and Women’s Support Groups and have recently introduced a Weekly Social Group for everyone.

Movement Classes

Based on the science of movement and its impact on multiple sclerosis, Brynn Adamson, PhD, leads two movement classes a month. The zoom/in-person hybrid format allows anyone to participate — even those who might have trouble getting out of the house. The movements selected for each class are designed to stimulate neuro-communication in the body, helping mitigate the effects of MS. From Zumba and Tai Chi to stretching, these popular classes are as fun as they are beneficial.