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Eastern Pennsylvania Connect Group

Bethleham, Pennsylvania
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Live Yes! Connect Groups offer local connections, education and empowerment. Adults living with arthritis from our local community come together for professional- and volunteer-led sessions on a variety of topics, as well as fun group activities.   

We offer a place of understanding and encouragement for both people living with arthritis and their loved ones. Group participants become self-advocates, develop self-management skills and learn how to not just survive life with arthritis but to thrive. 

This group provides an opportunity to connect with other adults living with arthritis in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton PA, and surrounding areas.

Upcoming Events

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  • Monday, July 13th, 2026
2026 Volunteer Open House

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  • Monday, September 14th, 2026
  • Essex Fells Country Club 219 Devon Road Essex Fells, New Jersey Get Directions
2026 Tee It Up for Juvenile Arthritis - New Jersey

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Facilitator(s)
Patty W
Patty W
Members
Alice P
Donna B
Patty W
Lori I
Rick H
Diana S
Samantha N
Maylene G
Laurie Chris B
Robert L
Crystal M
Mahesh A
Melissa H
Desra L
Simon M
Melissa B
Angela H
Peggy T
Dmitry M
IVA S
Amy M
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Arthritis Foundation Event
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  • Monday, July 13th, 2026
2026 Volunteer Open House

 This is an In-Person Event. 
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  • Monday, September 14th, 2026
  • Essex Fells Country Club 219 Devon Road Essex Fells, New Jersey Get Directions
2026 Tee It Up for Juvenile Arthritis - New Jersey

 This is an In-Person Event. 
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  • Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
  • Virtual Event
Finding Your Way With JA

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  • Sunday, September 20th, 2026
  • Bronx Zoo 2300 Southern Boulevard The Bronx, New York Get Directions
2026 JA Family Day at the Bronx Zoo - New York

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  • Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
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2026 Walk to Cure Arthritis National Recognition Program

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  • Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026
  • Ocean County Library 101 Washington Street Toms River, New Jersey Get Directions
2026 Living Well Senior Expo - Toms River, NJ

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  • Thursday, September 24th, 2026
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2026 Webinar: Is Joint Surgery Right for You?

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  • Thursday, September 24th, 2026
  • West Morris Area YMCA 14 Dover Chester Road Randolph, New Jersey Get Directions
2026 Living Well with Chronic Pain - Randolph, NJ

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  • Saturday, September 26th, 2026
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles 160 Jefferson Street San Francisco, California Get Directions
2026 California Coast Classic Bike Tour

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  • Thursday, October 1st, 2026
  • Virtual Event
Descubre Artritis: Tome el Control

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  • Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
  • The Salvation Army Kroc Center 4200 Wissahickon Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Get Directions
2026 Living Well with Arthritis Conference - Pennsylvania

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  • Thursday, October 15th, 2026
Whole Body Healing for Arthritis

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  • Friday, October 16th, 2026
  • Pierre 2 East 61st Street New York, New York Get Directions
2026 Commitment to a Cure - New York, NY

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  • Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
  • The Palace at Somerset Park 333 Davidson Avenue Franklin Township, New Jersey Get Directions
2026 Evening of Honors

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  • Friday, October 30th, 2026
  • Brookdale Community College 765 Newman Springs Road Middletown Township, New Jersey Get Directions
2026 Living Well Senior Expo - Monmouth County, NJ

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  • Sunday, November 1st, 2026
  • Fort Wadsworth 210 New York Avenue Staten Island, New York Get Directions
2026 TCS New York City Marathon

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  • Saturday, November 14th, 2026
  • The YMCA at the Piscataway Community Center 520 Hoes Lane Piscataway, New Jersey Get Directions
2026 Serving those who Serve: Arthritis Awareness Event - Piscataway, NJ

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  • Thursday, November 19th, 2026
  • Lakeland Hills Family YMCA 100 Fanny Road Mountain Lakes, New Jersey Get Directions
2026 Living Well with Chronic Pain - Mountain Lakes, NJ

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  • Thursday, December 3rd, 2026
  • Virtual Event
2026 Webinar: Arthritis Care Breakthroughs & Myths

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  • Saturday, December 5th, 2026
  • Bell Works 101 Crawfords Corner Road Holmdel, New Jersey Get Directions
2026 Jingle Bell Run - New Jersey

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  • Saturday, December 5th, 2026
  • Hofstra University NYC & Manhattan Hempstead, New York Get Directions
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Long Island, NY

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  • Saturday, December 12th, 2026
  • The Navy Yard - Marine Parade Grounds 4747 South Broad Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Get Directions
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Philadelphia, PA

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  • Saturday, December 12th, 2026
  • Manhattanville University 2900 Purchase Street Purchase, New York Get Directions
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Westchester, NY

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  • Wednesday, December 16th, 2026
  • Virtual Event
2026 Webinar: Healthier Weight, Healthier Joints

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Facilitators [1]
Patty W
Patty W
Members [21]
Alice P
Alice P
Donna B
Donna B
Patty W
Patty W
Lori I
Lori I
Rick H
Rick H
Diana S
Diana S
Samantha N
Samantha N
Maylene G
Maylene G
Laurie Chris B
Laurie Chris B
Robert L
Robert L
Crystal M
Crystal M
Mahesh A
Mahesh A
Melissa H
Melissa H
Desra L
Desra L
Simon M
Simon M
Melissa B
Melissa B
Angela H
Angela H
Peggy T
Peggy T
Dmitry M
Dmitry M
IVA S
IVA S
Amy M
Amy M

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IVA S
IVA S
August 22, 2026 - 11:37 AM

Hello 
I am new to this group. I am 44 years old and I was diagnosed 3 years ago with Ankolosying Spondelithesis and RA. My joints ache and are stiff almost on a daily basis. I live in a state of constant pain due to inflammation. I was curious if anyone in this group has ever tried acupuncture? If so did you have any success? I have tried Physical therapy, aqua therapy, pain patches, Quanol, Tylenol, diet ECT. Acupuncture is my next option and I was looking for some feedback. 
Thanks!
Iva 

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