Horray, we have survived winter! Now we have to just make it through the showers, before we get to the flowers. We have a busy month of programs and events! We hope you can make it out or join us virtually to a few!
Wednesday April 3, 2024 | Eastsiders Lunch Bunch
11:30 - 1:30pm
Blue Springs Terrace |312 SW 19th Terrace Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015
Join us at our upcoming Myasthenia Gravis support group meeting for an engaging and interactive True or False activity centered around MG facts. Test your knowledge, learn new insights, and connect with others in the MG community while also getting the latest updates from the Myasthenia Gravis Association.
RSVP to mckennafulton@mgakc.org by 4/01/2024.
Thursday April 4, 2024 | Kansas City Coffee Club
9:30 - 10:30am
HomeGrown Kansas City | Leawood, 11705 Roe Ave STE A, Leawood, KS 66211
Join us for casual conversation and to meet others with myasthenia gravis.
RSVP to allisonfoss@mgakc.org by 4/2/2024. Coffee is a Dutch treat.
Thursday April 4, 2024 | Mid Missouri Group
5:30 - 7:00pm
Daniel Boone Regional Library | 100 W Broadway, Columbia MO 65203
Join us for "It's gMG, Now What?" presented by Kathy Logan from Alexion at our upcoming group meeting.
RSVP to kathrynclemens@mgakc.org by 4/2/2024.
Tuesday April 9, 2024 | MG Pride Group
6:00 - 7:00pm
This inclusive group welcomes anyone in the LGBTQ+ community. Group will meet via Zoom.
Please RSVP to btbosch81@gmail.com by 4/7/2024.
Thursday April 11, 2024 | Young Friends of the MGA- St. Louis
5:30 – 7:00pm
9 Mile Garden, St. Louis | 9375 Gravois Rd, Affton, MO 63123
Come meet Kathryn, the Community Program Coordinator for STL, and enjoy casual conversations with others with MG. 9 Mile has trivia starting at 7pm so you can stay or leave.
Rsvp to kathrynclemens@mgakc.org by 4/9/2024.
Saturday April 13, 2024 | Kansas City Support Group
10:00am – 12:00pm
St. Joseph Medical Center | 1000 Carondelet Dr, Kansas City, MO 64114
Join us to hear from guest speaker Sherri Odell, an individual living with MG and Red Cross volunteer for over 18 years, who will share valuable insights on safety planning. It's crucial for everyone, especially those with health conditions like MG, to have a safety plan in place for emergencies such as fires or natural disasters. This plan helps reduce risks and ensures safety. Additionally, the session will provide a brief overview of creating an emergency plan, covering various scenarios such as fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, and floods.
To attend RSVP to mckennafulton@mgakc.org by 4/11/2024.
Saturday April 13, 2024 | Saint Louis Support Group
10:00am – 11:30am
Glendale City Hall |424 N. Sappington Road, Glendale, MO 63122
Join us for a special presentation on Emotional Health & Wellbeing, brought to you by argenx. Learn valuable strategies to support your mental health while living with MG.
RSVP to kathrynclemens@mgakc.org by 4/11/2024.
Thursday April 18, 2024 | Springfield Support Group
5:30 - 7:00pm
Eastside Sunshine Church of Christ | 3721 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65809 (Take the first right when you get to the roundabout)
Taking charge of your MG care may be overwhelming. With the help of the MG community, argenx has identified some of the skills that could be helpful when working with your healthcare providers. The following program topics provide opportunities to discuss and practice these tools:
Preparing for appointments, managing MG symptoms, and communicating with
your healthcare team.
RSVP to kathrynclemens@mgakc.org by 4/16/2024.
Saturday April 20, 2024 | Wichita Support Group
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Wichita Public Library- Alford Branch | 3447 S Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS 67217
Join us for "It's gMG, Now What?" presented by Kathy Logan from Alexion.
RSVP to dkptiffany@gmail.com by 4/18/23.
Saturday April 20, 2024 | Northwest Arkansas Support Group
2:30 - 4:30pm
Springdale Public Library | 405 S Pleasant St, Springdale, AR 72764
Come connect with others for a general support group.
RSVP to allisonfoss@mgakc.org by 4/18/2024.
Monday April 22, 2024 | Virtual Monthly Meetup
6:00 - 7:30pm
Have you thought about ways you could make your home more accessible or what might be needed to maximize your mobility at home? We'll have Bryan Sunday joining us from Accessibility Remodeling to share about Universal Design and what you can do. Register here.
Thursday April 25, 2024 | St. Louis Coffee Club
10:30 - 11:30am
St. Louis Bread Company |10221 Manchester Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122
Join us for a cup of coffee. Dutch treat. Connect with others with myasthenia gravis.
RSVP to kathrynclemens@mgakc.org by 4/23/2024.
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