Welcome to the

DC Metro Connect Group

Washington, District of Columbia
112 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

  • Thursday, April 25th, 2024
  • Virtual Event
 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Saturday, May 4th, 2024
  • Eleanor Roosevelt High School 7601 Hanover Pkwy Greenbelt, Maryland Get Directions
 This is an In-Person Event. 
Facilitator(s)
Members
  • Event List
Arthritis Foundation Event
  • Thursday, April 25th, 2024
  • Virtual Event
 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Saturday, May 4th, 2024
  • Eleanor Roosevelt High School 7601 Hanover Pkwy Greenbelt, Maryland Get Directions
 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Sunday, May 5th, 2024
  • George Washington University Potomac Square G Street Between 20 and 21st Street Washington, District of Columbia Get Directions
 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Monday, May 13th, 2024
  • Virtual Event
 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Saturday, May 18th, 2024
  • Baker Park Carillon 121 N Bentz St Frederick, Maryland Get Directions
 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Saturday, May 18th, 2024
  • UMBC 1000 Hilltop Cir Baltimore, Maryland Get Directions
2024 Walk to Cure Arthritis - Baltimore, MD

The arthritis community needs your support now more than ever. Now is the time to join the movement at the arthritis community's premier event - the Walk to Cure Arthritis.

 This is an In-Person Event. 
  • Thursday, May 23rd, 2024
  • Virtual Event
 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Thursday, June 27th, 2024
  • Virtual Event
 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Saturday, September 21st, 2024
  • BOUDIN BAKERY 160 Jefferson St San Francisco, California Get Directions
 This is an In-Person Event. 

You must log in to read and comment.

Connect Groups - DC Metro

Comment

Join Group to Post!
Comments [12]
Lisa R
Lisa R
February 29, 2024 - 8:46 PM

A new event have been added and we hope you will join us.

Event information

DC Metro Live Yes! Connect Group - Pain Management Discussion

Monday, April 8th, 2024

7:30 PM ET

Registration link: https://connectgroups.arthritis.org/events/event-detail?eventid=181151

 

Please register today!

 

Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email - be sure to check spam and promotional folders if it doesn’t appear in your primary inbox.

Invite friends and family in the arthritis community to join our events. Share the registration link above or forward this email!

Best regards,

Laura Torchinsky and Lisa Reinstein

Lisa R
Lisa R
October 29, 2023 - 7:23 PM

Just a reminder about our meeting on 11/2 at 8:00 PM:

We will be discussing gettng ready for the holidays - Tips and Tricks. Plus a holiday get-together

Please visit the events page and click on the RSVP;  we'll be sending the zoom link to those who RSVP.  

Look forward to seeing you!

Laura and Lisa

 

Lisa R
Lisa R
April 8, 2023 - 12:53 AM

Just a reminder that this Saturday April 8, 2023 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm iEastern Time and 10 am Central Time is The  Connect  Group Collaboration  - Coffee and Conversation with Dr Sue Curfman DHSc - Topic - Osteoarthritis Pain and Management. 

Zoom Registration  link is  https://arthritisfoundation.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrfuGhqzwrGtSOhnAYpa3l7gfG-oPEgh8p

Topic

 

Coffee and Conversations with Dr.Sue Curfman, DHSc, presented jointly by the Northeast Ohio, Medina and Mahoning Valley Connect Groups. Grab your favorite morning beverage and join us as we chat with Dr. Sue Curfman, Associate Professor at Belmont University our chat will be Osteoarthritis Arthritis Pain and Management.

 

Lisa R
Lisa R
February 16, 2023 - 1:40 PM

Hi all,

This is the link for tonight's meeting at 7:30

https://arthritisfoundation.zoom.us/j/89887461856?pwd=QithRm1xeXlVZVZCQTBldHBVaVBhQT09

It will take you to a form to fill out. When you submit the form, you will get the zoom link

Thanks,

Lisa & Laura

Martha S
Martha S
November 23, 2022 - 11:06 PM

I'm not sure that my email went through.  I originally joined this group when I brought my sister to DC after several operations.  She, unfortuantely, caught covid 2 years ago at her assisted living place in DC and passed away.  Please remove me from this group.  You do good things and hope you continue.

Jane

Lisa R
Lisa R
November 24, 2022 - 12:46 AM

BTW - I cannot respond to emails sent on the message group.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 703-473-3966.

 

Lisa R
Lisa R
November 24, 2022 - 12:41 AM

Jane 

So sorry to hear about your sister Martha.

To leave the group:

  1. navigate to connectgroups.arthritis.org. Sign in using the profile you created.

  2. On the main landing page, navigate to your group.

  3. Once in the group, simply click “Leave this Group”. The change is immediate, and no further action is needed.

Alana M
Alana M
November 10, 2022 - 3:51 PM

Hi all! My name is Alana and I just moved to the DC metro area. I am looking to join this group for support as I was newly diagnosed about a month ago and 
I wanted to connect with others who understand. Please let me know when the group meets, if it is virtual/in person, and the details. Thanks so much! 

Alana M
Alana M
November 25, 2022 - 4:40 AM

Hi Lisa! 
 

thanks for letting me know! I appreciate it. Just want to know when the meetings are and the dates /times and methods of meeting! If you could email me to keep me in the loop that would be awesome. My email [email protected] Thank you :) I deeply appreciate it! 

Lisa R
Lisa R
November 12, 2022 - 9:17 PM

Hi Alana,

Apolgies for the delay in response.  Just got back from overseas.  I tried to respond from there, but it would not go through.  Welcome to the DC area!  We can help you navigate all the changes - your doctors are the best/final information, but we can certainly provide support and assistance.  The group meets a minimum of quarterly, but would like to do more next year.  Our meetings are a mix of virtual and in person.   I should have a meeting notice up next week for a virtual meeting.  

Lisa

bobbi l
bobbi l
January 30, 2021 - 3:41 PM

I am trying to find the email for the zoom link for today's meeting?  I do not see it. 

Frances D
Frances D
July 11, 2020 - 7:39 PM

I did not receive the zoom meeting link for July 11th meeting???

Martha S
Martha S
February 13, 2020 - 1:38 AM

We were notified about the Feb event but no follow-up with details. Will we get notigied in the future? Also, my experience is that if this is a group for people with RA, 10:30 am is not an ideal time as mornings are difficult before taking meds. This is very early for us and is very difficult to attend. Any chance of any others at later time in the day?

Martha S
Martha S
February 13, 2020 - 1:38 AM

We were notified about the Feb event but no follow-up with details. Will we get notigied in the future? Also, my experience is that if this is a group for people with RA, 10:30 am is not an ideal time as mornings are difficult before taking meds. This is very early for us and is very difficult to attend. Any chance of any others at later time in the day?

Martha S
Martha S
February 13, 2020 - 1:38 AM

We were notified about the Feb event but no follow-up with details. Will we get notigied in the future? Also, my experience is that if this is a group for people with RA, 10:30 am is not an ideal time as mornings are difficult before taking meds. This is very early for us and is very difficult to attend. Any chance of any others at later time in the day?

Kimberly R
Kimberly R
September 17, 2019 - 5:13 PM

Hi, is this group active?

Jennifer J
Jennifer J
October 9, 2019 - 8:19 PM

Yes we are active! We have set up our first meeting on the new site for a luncheon on November 2. Hope to see you there!