Aphasia Community Center, Inc.

Co-survivor Support Group
2023-09-18 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-10-16 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom online meeting, FL, United States
Co-survivor Support Group offers support through online monthly meetings through a welcoming and positive environment for all co-survivors (caregivers) whose lives have been affected by aphasia.

Siesta Key Online Chat Group
2023-09-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Online via Zoom, FL
The Siesta Key Chat Group meets twice a month online via Zoom. It is facilitated by a person with aphasia. Enjoy open chats, games and themed topics. Meet other people around the country with aphasia. Appropriate for all levels of aphasia.

Reading Group
2023-09-25 09:45, 2023-10-16 09:45, 2023-10-23 09:45, 2023-11-20 09:45, 2023-11-27 09:45 | In person – room 5, 2185 Wood Street, Sarasota, 34237
New members must pre-register to attend sessions. Existing members please RSVP prior to the session.
Reading Group focuses on reading aloud, reading comprehension and discussion related to a theme. Appropriate for all levels of aphasia.

Coffee Chat
2023-10-06 10:00, 2023-11-03 10:00, 2023-12-01 10:00 | Online via GoToMeeting, FL
New members must pre-register to attend sessions. Existing members please RSVP prior to the session.
Coffee Chat is an open conversation focusing on current events and other topics.

Suncoast Aphasia Support Group
2023-10-09 17:30, 2023-11-06 17:30 | Doctor’s Hospital Medical Building Auditorium Room 170, 5741 Bee Ridge Road, SARASOTA, FL, 34233, United States
The Suncoast Aphasia Support Group offers support through monthly meetings and provides a friendly, welcoming and positive environment for all people whose lives have been affected by aphasia. Appropriate for all levels of aphasia.

Sports Talk
2023-10-10 09:30 - 11:15, 2023-11-07 09:30 - 11:15 | In person – room 5, 2185 Wood Street, Sarasota, 34237
New members must pre-register to attend sessions. Existing members please RSVP prior to the session.
Sports Talk: Have fun with SPORTS! In this class participants will be using communication strategies such as speaking, reading and writing, including using devices and reading newspaper stats. Topics include teams, scores, stats and players. Appropriate for all levels of aphasia.

Math For Daily Living
2023-10-10 11:45 - 13:00, 2023-10-17 11:45 - 13:00, 2023-11-07 11:45 - 13:00, 2023-11-14 11:45 - 13:00 | In person – room 5, 2185 Wood Street, Sarasota, 34237
This class is for registered members only. Existing members, please RSVP to reserve a seat.
Math for Daily Living is a class about numbers and calculations involved in everyday life. Participants will read, write speak and hear about numbers. Topics will vary. Examples include money skills, calculating tips (gratuities), and number puzzles. Appropriate for all levels of aphasia.

HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY ACC!!!!
2023-10-17
We are delighted to be celebrating the 5th birthday of the Aphasia Community Center! Thanks to all our friends with aphasia for help making the ACC so successful!

Computer Apps
2023-10-17 09:30 - 11:15, 2023-11-14 09:30 - 11:15 | In person – room 5, 2185 Wood Street, Sarasota, 34237
New members must pre-register to attend sessions. Existing members please RSVP prior to the session.
This class provides hands-on training and support for people with aphasia using speech therapy apps on an iPad (iPads will be provided). The speech therapy apps used will help boost speaking, listening, reading, writing and communicating number concepts. Appropriate for all levels of aphasia.

Pizza and Game Night
2023-10-21 17:00, 2023-11-18 17:00 | Concordia Lutheran Church, 2185 Wood St, Sarasota, FL, United States
Join us for a fun night with friends, games and pizza! We will order the pizza after everyone has arrived and split the cost. Bring your own drinks.

Co-survivor Support Group (online)
2023-11-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom online meeting, FL, United States

Giving Tuesday Challenge
2023-11-28
Giving Tuesday is a day dedicated to radical generosity held every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year, please consider a “5 for 5 Challenge” for Giving Tuesday. Participants donate $5 to the Aphasia Community Center and encourage five friends to do the same. Or, a participant can set up a recurring donation of $5 per month. The Aphasia Community Center believes that people with aphasia can live successful and satisfying lives. Your donations help to make that a reality by providing funds for programming, community outreach, and support. Please click on “DONATE” at the top of the page.
