Sponsored by the American Lung Association of Washington and Harrison Hospital, this group meets monthly to discuss medication, coping, insurance, environmental factors, and other topics related to chronic respiratory disease. Sessions are open to all. Third Tuesday of each month, 1:30 p.m. Kitsap Regional Library on Sylvan Way in East Bremerton. Contact Eric Anderson: 360-792-6686.

• Brain Injury

Second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Harrison Green Mountain. 2625 Wheaton Way, Bremerton. Contact Sharon Feeney: 360-475-6480.

• Breast Cancer

First and third Wednesdays of each month, 7 p.m. Harrison East Bremerton, Oncology Conference Room. Contact Kay Buitenveld, RN: 800-281-4024, Ext. 6885, or 360-792-6885.

• Cancer

A group offering assistance to individuals with cancer and their support people. First Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Various locations. Contact Ben Belcher: 800-281-4024, Ext. 6555, or 360-792-6555
Leota Lewis, 360-377-2992.

• Heart Beats

This support group is for those living with heart disease — or who have undergone open-heart surgery — and their loved ones. Third Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 pm. Harrison Silverdale, Iris Conference Room. Contact JoAnne Rhoads, ARNP: 360-792-6829.

• Orthopedic Surgery

A seminar designed to answer the questions faced by those considering total joint surgery. Every Tuesday and Thursday. Harrison East Bremerton, 3 West Lounge. To register call 800-792-6695, or 360-792-6695.

• Ovarian Cancer

Every Third Tuesday 1:30-3:30 pm. Harrison Silverdale, Crystal Room. Contact Carol Bassler at 830-9071.

• Parkinson’s

First Tuesday every month, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Harrison Green Mountain. 2625 Wheaton Way, Bremerton. Contact Deb Carpenter: 360-475-6480.

• Spinal Cord Injury

First Monday of each Month, 6 pm. Harrison Silverdale, Iris Room. 1780 Myhre Road. Contact Amy Fairchild at 360-337-8980.

• Stroke

Third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October and December, 3:00 p.m. Harrison Rehabilitation Services. 1800 NW Myhre Road, Silverdale. Contact Peggy Gundersen, MSW or RoseMarie Stacey: 360-337-8980.

• Visually Impaired

Ophthalmologists Dale Holdren, MD, and Marianne Thompson, MD, lead this look at eye disorders. First Monday of each month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Canterbury Manor, 703 Callahan Drive, Bremerton. To register call 360-377-3703 or 800-458-4888.