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Maine Connect Group

Maine
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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 safe place of understanding and encouragement for both people living with arthritis and their loved ones. Group participants support one another, develop friendships, share ideas and thoughts and obtain information. Join us and become your own self-advocate, develop self-management skills and learn how to not just survive life with arthritis but to thrive.

Upcoming Events

  • Thursday, June 4th, 2026
    1:00 PM ET
    1h 30m
  • Virtual Event
  •   5 people attending
Maine Connect Group: Social Support and Building a Buddy System

Join us as we say good bye for the summer (July & August) and wish each other well until the fall! This is a perfect time to talk about the importance of having a social support system. When you need someone to just talk with, a buddy system can help. During this meeting we will discuss ways to ensure you are not alone especially during our summer Connect Group break. Please bring your favorite ice cream and join our (virtual) ice cream social! I hope to see you all then!
- Ernie 
 

 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Thursday, May 28th, 2026
  • Virtual Event
 This is a Virtual Event. 
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Arthritis Foundation Event
  • Thursday, June 4th, 2026
    1:00 PM ET
    1h 30m
  • Virtual Event
  •   5 people attending
Maine Connect Group: Social Support and Building a Buddy System

Join us as we say good bye for the summer (July & August) and wish each other well until the fall! This is a perfect time to talk about the importance of having a social support system. When you need someone to just talk with, a buddy system can help. During this meeting we will discuss ways to ensure you are not alone especially during our summer Connect Group break. Please bring your favorite ice cream and join our (virtual) ice cream social! I hope to see you all then!
- Ernie 
 

 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Thursday, May 28th, 2026
  • Virtual Event
 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Thursday, June 18th, 2026
  • Virtual Event
 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Thursday, July 16th, 2026
  • JW Marriott Indianapolis 10 South West Street Indianapolis, Indiana Get Directions
 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Thursday, July 23rd, 2026
  • Virtual Event
 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Thursday, September 24th, 2026
  • Virtual Event
 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Saturday, September 26th, 2026
  • San Francisco to Los Angeles 160 Jefferson Street San Francisco, California Get Directions
 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Thursday, November 12th, 2026
  • Virtual Event
 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Wednesday, December 16th, 2026
  • Virtual Event
 This is a Virtual Event. 
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Members [19]

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david c
david c
December 26, 2025 - 12:42 PM

hi everyone i'm new to this and have psoriatic arthritis and looking for some help staying in shape . dr . healthy habits that have worked for others. i'm generally a none stop
person so this is slowing me down a little and ok with that but definitely don't want to go to slow
thanks dave any suggestions are appreciated 

Ernest M
Ernest M
December 26, 2025 - 1:05 PM

Thanks for reaching out. I undestand My body and mind are not  talking to each other.. One is not able and the other is saying yes you can!

I tried to add a Goal setting doc to this but it will not let me. On the Arthritis Websight you will find a doc that is called " Smart Goal setting". I will be sharing this during the meeting on Thursday. I look forward to seeing you then,
Take care, Ernie. 

Stasha P
Stasha P
October 8, 2025 - 1:50 PM

Hello all!  Just thought I would pop in and introduce myself, I'm Stasha, I live Downeast.  I help facilitate the Rheumatoid Arthritis connect group, and I am VERY excited to see a Maine group has been started! Looking forward to connecting with you all!
 

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