Post-Polio Support Groups in Massachusetts

The GBPPA holds its meetings near Boston. The several groups listed here provide support in other areas of Massachusetts or have a more specialized orientation.

MetroWest Post-Polio Support Group

The Metro West Group is a peer-to-peer post-polio support group. Our meetings are held from 2:00 to 3:30pm at the United Parish Church of Auburndale (directions), the GBPPA's regular meeting location. Please note: If a meeting is going to be canceled due to inclement weather, a notice will be placed on the GBPPA voicemail by 10:00am.

Meeting dates for 2011:

MetroWest Support Group
Place:United Parish Church of Auburndale[directions]
Time:2:00pm to 3:30pm
Topic:Open meeting, peer-facilitated.
Information:Call the GBPPA Voicemail, (781)596-8245

Amherst Group

Amherst Group at a Glance
Meeting Place:Florence Saving Bank
Russell St ( Rte 9 East )
Hadley, Mass.
Meeting Dates:Every 3rd Sunday of the month
Meeting Times:2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Topics:All meetings are open forum.
Contact:Philippe Galaski
email:PhGalaski@aol.com

South Shore Group

The South Shore Post Polio Group will be meeting on May 13th in the Cafeteria of the South Shore Hospital, Weymouth, Ma. at 7:00 PM. Please contact Bob Coluci for future meetings/gatherings. Tel: work: 781-337-1650 or home: 781-826-8501; email: rcoluci@aol.com

North Shore PPS Group

The North Shore Group meets on the North Shore. For more information, call the GBPPA Voicemail line at (781)596-8245 and leave a message for Barbara Mintz.

Cape Cod Group

The Cape Cod PPS group continues to have luncheon meetings in the spring, summer and fall. We are available and welcome any and all post polio people seeking help, information or simply a social outing. Contact Stan Graveline at 508-737-8216 or Graveline@alum.wpi.edu.


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