Tag: wellness

Posted in Blog posts, COVID-19, Fibromyalgia, Sharing Circle

What Happens in the Virtual Sharing Circle Stays in the Virtual Sharing Circle

Posted on by Fibromyalgia London Group

Staying home but want/need to attend the Fibromyalgia London Group (also CFS/ME, and other chronic illnesses) Sharing Circle Session this Thursday April 16th, 2020? You can!!! We’re doing a virtual Sharing Circle Session
Thursday, April 16, 2020; 11:00am (ET).
FREE ~ OPEN TO ALL

Email fmgroup.london@gmail.com to register!
You’ll be sent an email with the link that will Zoom you right to a virtual meeting room (if they ask you for a password, it’s rare, but it happens, we’re going to send you that too. We’ll send you the time, date, Meeting ID, password, link, everything you need. You just need a device that has audio (and video if you want to be seen too) – laptop, tablet/iPad, desktop, smartphone, iPhone. As a participant, you don’t need to have an account. You can “Mute” or “Unmute” any time you wish. You can use video or not. You can come and go from the meeting whenever you wish. You can add, or share, or listen – whatever makes you feel most comfortable. This is a safe space. No pressure. No judgement. No COVID-19. Just friendly faces who understand. People say they understand chronic pain and chronic fatigue and everything that goes with it and I’m sure they want to understand. We understand. We live it. We want to help. Fibromyalgia London Group (FLG) is a grassroots, community-based, volunteer-driven, self-help and wellness support group for London, St. Thomas and Middlesex County (and on the internet, the world! Hello world!). https://fibrolondongroup.ca/ Join us for companionship, information, resources, caring, sharing, kindness and compassion. Stay home. Stay safe. Save lives. And remember to Thank those who are putting their lives on the line to keep us safe. https://fibrolondongroup.ca/2020/03/27/even-covid19-cant-beat-our-ldnont-spirit/

ZOOM virtual meetings hosted by Fibromyalgia London Group!!! Easy, free, fun, informative, a perfect way to stay in touch during these unprecedented, difficult times. If you have any questions, contact me (Donna) at: darcyyada@gmail.com or Jacqueline at: fmgroup.london@gmail.com There’s no place like home!

Posted in Educational, Fibromyalgia, Uncategorized

Fibromyalgia Knitting with Pain and Purpose Group Halloween Treat with No Tricks!

Posted on by Fibromyalgia London Group

Led by Janice Sumpton, Knitter Extraordinaire and Knitwear Designer with more than 50 years knitting experience. Living with chronic pain for more than 20 years, Janice found the rhythm and calming repetition of knitting very therapeutic in helping her cope with pain.

Fibromyalgia London Group (FLG) invites any member, support person, or member of the public to participate in a new activity program, KNITTING WITH PAIN AND PURPOSE. 

The program is sponsored by our Group, the Fibromyalgia London Group and offered in collaboration with the London Public Library, to support the needs of the FM/CFS/ME community in London, Ontario, Canada and area, as well as anyone who feels they will benefit from being a part of this new community-led program.

Our inaugural session will be held on Thursday, October 31st (Halloween, all treat and no tricks!) from 1-3pm in the Boardroom, 3rd Floor, London Public Library-Central Branch in Citi Plaza (formerly the Galleria), Downtown London, Ontario, Canada. 

This is a FREE  program, OPEN TO ALL AGES, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – simply email mailto:fmgroup.london@gmail.com or phone 519-453-3198 to reserve your seat. 

Any male or female of any knitting skill level who is:

Interested in learning how to knit or about therapeutic knitting as a coping method for pain management…

Interested in swapping ideas on how to live everyday with pain and manage this pain…

Looking to enjoy fun time with others who share similar interests, make friends, etc…

Looking to give back to community by supporting local charities in need of donated knitwear (COMING SOON! Knit/Crochet for Donation to a Local Charity – We Will Provide Supplies!).

You’re welcome to join us (and tell your friends, family, neighbours, co-workers, everyone)! 

Don’t Know How To Knit? We’ll Teach You! Learn How Therapeutic Knitting Can Help You Cope with Pain. Come Meet for Fun and Crafty Conversations!

Yarn provided for beginners with Instructional Help (bring own 4mm or 4.5mm needles), or please, bring your own project!

Remember, you can get 2-hours free underground parking in Citi Plaza if you bring your parking ticket for validation at the Front Desk on the Main Floor.  You will need your Library Card with you.

Contact Jacqueline
Fibromyalgia London Group
Tel: 519-453-3198 ~ Email: fmgroup.london@gmail.com 

~ Website: www.fibrolondongroup.ca

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DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: Fibromyalgia London Group [FLG] was created to be a resource of pertinent information, education, and peer-led wellness support to all who attend our programs and events.  While we may invite healthcare professionals, advocates, practitioners or representatives from community organizations to speak at our Group meetings and special public events, FLG does not endorse, support or recommend any specific service provider, treatment, product, theory or person.