Southern Indiana, Indiana
30 Members
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
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Thursday, July 17th, 20256:00 PM CT1h
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Virtual Event
- 1 person attending
Please join us for tips, tricks and friends as we share our arthritis experiences with one another.
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Thursday, August 21st, 20256:00 PM CT1h
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Virtual Event
- 2 people attending
Please join us for tips, tricks and friends as we share our arthritis experiences with one another.
- Event List
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Thursday, July 17th, 20256:00 PM CT1h
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Virtual Event
- 1 person attending
Please join us for tips, tricks and friends as we share our arthritis experiences with one another.
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Thursday, August 21st, 20256:00 PM CT1h
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Virtual Event
- 2 people attending
Please join us for tips, tricks and friends as we share our arthritis experiences with one another.
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Thursday, September 18th, 20256:00 PM CT1h
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Virtual Event
- 1 person attending
Please join us for tips, tricks and friends as we share our arthritis experiences with one another.
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Thursday, October 16th, 20256:00 PM CT1h
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Virtual Event
- 1 person attending
Please join us for tips, tricks and friends as we share our arthritis experiences with one another.
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Thursday, November 20th, 20256:00 PM CT1h
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Virtual Event
- 1 person attending
Please join us for tips, tricks and friends as we share our arthritis experiences with one another.
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Thursday, December 18th, 20256:00 PM CT1h
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Virtual Event
- 1 person attending
Please join us for tips, tricks and friends as we share our arthritis experiences with one another.
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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Thursday, July 10th, 2025
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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Virtual Event
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Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Virtual Event
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Thursday, August 28th, 2025
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Virtual Event
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Saturday, September 6th, 2025
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Monday, September 15th, 2025
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Virtual Event
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Thursday, September 25th, 2025
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Virtual Event
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Thursday, November 6th, 2025
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Virtual Event
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Thursday, November 13th, 2025
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Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
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Hello, I am from Odon, IN. I'm sure no one's heard of it. 😊 I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis (officially) in April 2024. I was a teacher for over 25 years and had to go on leave multiple times over the last 17 months. My situation literally began over night. Went to bed feeling fine and woke up in severe pain in the middle of the night. Was diagnosed with tenosynovitis the next day and things went from there. I've been signed up on the group for a while but haven't joined a live yet but I want to. I'm going through a lot right now: emotions are not great, developing new symptoms, running out of leave and won't be able to go back to a career I love and worked my butt off for. It has been difficult going from productive and active to unable.  I have always been independent and learning to ask for help is hard. I've also applied for disability, so that was even harder to do. I look forward to meeting other who are going through similar journeys in life.Â
I do have a question.How do I add a picture to my profile?
Once you are logged in, your profile shows at the top right of the screen. You can click it and edit your profile
I just joined this group. I live in Indiana Knightstown. Indiana, There are not any Eastern Indiana groups available. I hope my joining is not breaking any rules.
Hello Susan. I am so glad you joined! You are at the correct place.
Hello,
I hope it was okay that I joined. I'm from East Central Indiana, but my area had no group.
Absolutely! You are welcome
Hi Brian T, my name is Thomas U. I'm 61 and have had RA since I was 14. I live in Mt.Vernon IN. and would like to find other people that I can talk with about the every day struggles of living with a deformed body because of RA. I've had every major joint replaced and currently on disability for the last 20yrs.
Hello Thomas and nice to meet you! Your story sounds very similar to mine. I would love to share experiences. Check the events section regularly and be on the lookout for emails from me inviting you to our groups we have at the Newburgh Public Library each month.
Hello Southern Indiana group.
I'm Vicki and just joined this group as I live in Evansville. Does anyone know where that is?? Lol
I didn't until I moved here in 1979 with my parents....anyway. I have OA, Fibromyalgia, etc. I came here to find people who may understand me. Because in my world, no one does. Not truly. And I'm hoping to become a friend. A person who'll listen and maybe be able to help in some small way.
So, hi!Â
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I have OA
Hi Vicki and Brian,
I don't know if this group is still active, but I'm also in Evansville. I struggle with fibro and RA and was just looking to hopefully connect with some others who can relate to the day to day of living with arthritis. I hope to hear back from you!Â
Hello Vicki,
You are not alone. I have been in the Evansville area since 1970. I have had RA/JRA since the age of 12. My daughter has a form of arthritis called RSD. We are all here to help and share on this forum so I hope you feel at home and are able to ask anything. Arthritis of any kind is an "invisible" condition and it is difficult for others to comprehend how bad things can be.