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Providence RI Connect Group

Providence, Rhode Island
18 Members

We look to empower and motivate connect group members into actions that create more choices and control over their life with arthritis.

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.We look to empower and motivate connect group members into actions that create more choices and control over their life with arthritis.

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.

Upcoming Events

  • Monday, July 13th, 2026
 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
  • Virtual Event
 This is a Virtual Event. 
Facilitator(s)
Members
  • Event List
Arthritis Foundation Event
  • Monday, July 13th, 2026
 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
  • Virtual Event
 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Saturday, September 19th, 2026
  • Seacoast Fitness & Pickleball 191 Exeter Road Newmarket, New Hampshire Get Directions
 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
  • Virtual Event
 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
  • Stoughton YMCA 445 Central Street Stoughton, Massachusetts Get Directions
 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Thursday, September 24th, 2026
  • Virtual Event
 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Thursday, September 24th, 2026
  • Ortho Rhode Island 285 Promenade Street Providence, Rhode Island Get Directions
 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Friday, September 25th, 2026
  • Intercontinental Hotel Boston 510 Atlantic Avenue Boston, Massachusetts Get Directions
 This is an In-Person 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, October 1st, 2026
  • Virtual Event
 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Thursday, October 15th, 2026
 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Saturday, October 17th, 2026
  • Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel 5 Avenue of the Arts Providence, Rhode Island Get Directions
 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
  • Mashpee Senior Center 26 Frank E. Hicks Drive Mashpee, Massachusetts Get Directions
 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Friday, October 23rd, 2026
  • TPC River Highlands 1 Golf Club Road Cromwell, Connecticut Get Directions
 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Thursday, December 3rd, 2026
  • Virtual Event
 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Saturday, December 5th, 2026
  • Baystate Brewing, Worcester 138 Green St Worcester, Massachusetts Get Directions
 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Saturday, December 5th, 2026
  • Quinnipiac University - North Haven Campus 370 Bassett Road North Haven, Connecticut Get Directions
 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Sunday, December 6th, 2026
  • Northeast Delta Dental Two Delta Drive Concord, New Hampshire Get Directions
 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Wednesday, December 16th, 2026
  • Virtual Event
 This is a Virtual Event. 
Facilitators [1]
Members [18]

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Anne G
Anne G
February 27, 2026 - 1:14 AM

Is this group still active? There doesn't seem to be any recent posts-I would appreciate a referral to an active group. I would like to learn what the purpose of the connect groups is and what the benefits are. Thank you.

M C
M C
March 28, 2020 - 5:25 AM

Hi Everyone, I am also new to the group and I wondering if someone might be able to recommend a Rheumatologist in Rhode Island that they think is excellent. I haven’t had the best luck and am struggling to get a diagnosis/treatment. I have all the symptoms of RA (for 3 years and progressing, including noticeable changes to my hands (knuckles) and feet, so need treatment. I was diagnosed w FM, but it’s clear there is more going on. My labs came back normal. My guess is I am seronegative. In any case I would be so grateful for a recommendation. Many thanks,

Andrea D
Andrea D
April 29, 2024 - 8:15 PM

Hello MC

I am the new facilitator of the RI group for the Arthritis Foundation. How are you doing? It's clearing been 4 years since you posted so I hope you have found a rheumatologist or don't have it!

Andrea

MONICA R
MONICA R
November 13, 2019 - 11:00 PM

Hello all, I'm new to your group but I live in the South County. Can you give me some info about your activities, etc.

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