Canadian Addison Society In-Person Support Group/Education Session: August 20, 2025 at 5:30pm in Edmonton

Do you experience Addison's disease or other forms of adrenal insufficiency?  The Prairies and Territories Support Group of the Canadian Addison Society and APPS are excited to host an in-person support group and education session in Edmonton on Wednesday, August 20th!  Join us as we learn to deliver crucial Act-o-Vial shots, discuss mental health during chronic illness, and provide peer support to one another.

Details

When: Wednesday, August 20th, 2025, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: 1580 - 54 Street NW (in the Springs Complex), Edmonton, Alberta, T6L 6H4

Cost: goodwill donations to help cover the cost of the hall and refreshments are very much appreciated

More Info: http://www.addisonsociety.ca/support-group-meetings.html

Contacts: Brenda Dinsdale and Dawn Paquette (prairies-territories@addisonsociety.ca)

Register on the Canadian Addison's Society's website: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/in-person-support-group-and-education-session-edmonton

Agenda

5:30 - 6:00 pm - Meet and Greet with Refreshments

6:00 - 6:30 pm - Act-o-Vial Demonstration and Practice Time (led by Bobbi Hulberg, retired pharmacist)

6:30 - 7:00 pm - "Supporting Mental Health While Navigating a Chronic Illness" (led by Lisa Taylor, social worker)

7:00 - 8:00 pm - Support Group Meeting 

Please register soon to ensure a spot is saved for you!  We hope to see you there!