Wellness Hour

5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT This month we will be joined by crisis counselors Kylee Helmke and Andrea Morales to discuss mental health issues that affect the FSHD community. Depression is not uncommon, and too many families have been devastated by suicide. This is a... Read More »

5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT This month, we will discuss a film, I Didn’t See You There. The idea is for you to watch it ahead of time and then join us on Zoom for the discussion. But if you don't have time to see... Read More »

5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Our topic this month is all about wheelchairs. How do you know when you need one? What psychological barriers do people face in making this transition? What benefits to people experience when they decide start using one? How do you... Read More »

5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT In the last few months, a raft of articles have been published on the topic of friendship. Some were about research on the topic, some were about new books that have just come out, and some were just reflections on... Read More »

5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Change of topic! Instead  of Happy Hour, this month we will enjoy another Movie Night conversation. In the early 1970s, teenagers with disabilities faced a future shaped by isolation, discrimination and institutionalization. Camp Jened, a ramshackle camp “for the handicapped”... Read More »

5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Prepare your favorite alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink (you can download below a pdf of some cocktail recipes created by Susie Kanewske, director of the Chicagoland chapter formerly the Northwest Pacific chapter director). We want everyone to tell us what they... Read More »

5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT For many of us, communing with Nature is an important contributor to wellbeing, so we are looking forward to this month's discussion. FSHD Society member Paul Miller will be speaking about "Bringing the beauty of birds into our daily lives."... Read More »

5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT September is National Fall Prevention month . Who better to talk about fall prevention than people who are prone to falling (yes that is us -FSHDers!!!). Join us as we share tips and tricks from many in our FSHD community... Read More »

5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT With all the floods, hurricanes, fires, and earthquakes in the news lately, we're reminded of how it's important to be prepared for emergencies. Having a disability requires extra planning. A handy reference is FEMA's Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults.... Read More »

5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT All of us consult "Dr. Google" when we have health questions, but how do we know if the information we find is medically sound. When our own health is involved, this is not something to take lightly! This month, we... Read More »

Dancing with differences: A Moving Celebration of the Season 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Join us for a joyous and energizing Chair Dance Party to celebrate the winter and holiday season. Bring your favorite libation and be prepared to shake, rattle and roll to dance... Read More »

5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT We're starting the new year off with an ice breaker online card game. Kind of silly but it's also an effective way to stimulate interesting conversations that will help us all get to know one another better. We hope you'll... Read More »