Setup Meetups in the Newburgh Area.
Play card or other games with friends.
The most important is just talk.
Newburgh

Dates:  
No in person meetup.

Independent Living, Inc. (Newburgh Service Center)
5 Washington Terrace
Newburgh, NY 12550
Phone: (845) 565-1162
http://www.myindependentliving.org
Please note: People with severe disabilities may come with their caregiver assistance
All meetup events are Dutch treat and please confirm or we may cancel.

Meetup Organizer: Joe DeJong
Email: Joe_dejong@hotmail.com
Phone: 845 787 3960

Up-coming  events:
Setup Meetups in the Middletown Area.
Play card or other games with friends.
The most important is just talk.

Middletown
Dates:
  No in person meetup.

Independent Living, Inc. ( Middletown Service Center)
441 E. Main Street
Middletown, NY 10940
Phone: 845-342-1162
http://www.myindependentliving.org
Please note: People with severe disabilities may come with their caregiver assistance.
All meetup events are Dutch treat and please confirm or we may cancel.

Meetup Organizer: Joe DeJong
Email: Joe_dejong@hotmail.com
Phone: 845 787 3960


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We are noticing many people with disabilities are having troubles working with computers. We are asking the caregivers to signup and join http://www.meetup.com/Mid-Hudson-Valley-Disabilities-Meetup/. Maybe the caregivers can ask their love ones what they want to do. ​

Meetup Organizer: Joe DeJong
Email: Joe_dejong@hotmail.com
Phone: 845 787 3960

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Recent Meetup Events:

West Point Holiday Show


After West Point Event:


Pizza Event:



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All Meetup events are Dutch treat and please RSVP or we may cancel.

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Please get the word out... print or email our  MHVmeetupFinal.pdf file.

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Mission statement:
Mid-Hudson Valley Disabilities Meetup is a way of connecting friends with disabilities. People are busy, and it takes effort to stay connected. Having a few close, mutually supportive friends can be the key to staying healthy.  These relationships may help you feel supported, stay mentally sharp, reduce stress, and enhance your sense of well-being and happiness.
The coordinating groups will be in Newburgh and Middletown NY. The purpose is to have people living near each other to form public/private Mini-Meetups. The Military, Veterans and their families are encouraged to join. Meetups will be non-clinical, nonprofit ,and peer driven. 
To get involved, go to Meetup.com,  and sign up to join Mid-Hudson Valley Disabilities Meetup.
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For a quick look, Google “Mid-Hudson Valley Disabilities Meetup.” You are not required to sign up and join. When you do sign up, you can see if your neighbors are members, chat, RSVP, and get more detailed information. 
For more information and updates go to ww.MHVmeetup.org.
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Socializing can improve your coping skills strategies. They may be: staying positive, aware of flooding, aware of your filters, uses of post–its, lists, journals, follow a routine, take breaks, make tasks easier, smaller tasks, avoid distractions, stay focused, use visuals for memory problems, play memory games with friends, computer/cell phones learning (games, education, social media), building relationships. The most important is social anxiety (getting out of the house).
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Possible Actives:
Play cards or other games with friends
Go to the a movie, or a sporting event, Travel with a group
Try different restaurants
Join a group interested in a hobby like knitting, hiking, walking, or painting.
The most important is just talk.

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Topics of interest:
Social Support For Persons with Disabilities
Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Heart Disease
Dementia
Diabetes
Mental Health/Behavioral Health
Multiple Sclerosis
Cancer
Cancer Survivors
Epilepsy
Care Giver Burnout
Fibromyalgia
Alzheimer's Disease
Stroke
Spinal Cord Injury
PTSD
Anxiety Attacks
Social Anxiety/Shy/Awkwardness/Introverted
PTSD Veterans/Military
Physical Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities

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We are also including the therapy dog program into our discussions.
Go to: therapydoglucy.org
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For more information, cancellations or updates go to MHVmeetup.org

Please get the word out... print or email our MHVmeetup final pdf file.

Please note: People with severe disabilities must come with their caregiver assistance.

Meetup Organizer: Joe DeJong
Email: Joe_dejong@hotmail.com
Phone: 845 787 3960