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.

Confirmed meeting dates for the remainder of 2010 are:

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

Email president Stan Graveline at sandrgraveline@verizon.net or call him at (508)398-1899 if you have questions or want to be notified of upcoming meetings.


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