NORFOLK — The Brain Injury Awareness, Health and Support Group is open to all ages. These are the events and times scheduled for 2024. All meetings are on Wednesdays, begin at noon and end at 2 p.m. and are held in Meeting Room B at the Norfolk Public Library. Lunch will be provided, but preregistration is required by calling or texting (402) 860-3774. Zoom and Facebook Live may be available as well.
April 24 — Timothy G. Anderson (Humanities Nebraska) “Lonesome Dreamer;” Carol Svendsen, “Neuro Art;” Mary Ingram, educational consultant.
May 22 — Jason Lalli, president of Decisive Life, “My Brain Injury Story;” Carol Svendsen, “Motivational Blocks,” Hillcrest Cemetery Memorial/ scavenger hunt June 26 — Craig J. Phillips, director of Second Chance to Live, “Facing Adversity and Having Options When Life Doesn’t Make Sense;” Jennifer Case, director of Case Studies Productions, “My Brain Injury Story;” 100-piece puzzle team challenge July 24 — LeRoy VonGlan, potter, “My Story;” Kathryn Urbanec-Niederhaus, “String Art.”
Aug. 28 — Laureen Riesdesel, Humanities Nebraska, “Mary Bridges;” Carol Svendsen, “Right Brain Creations Sept. 25 — Kathryn Urbanec Niederhaus, “Clothes-pin Crosses;” Dr. Michael O’Neial, optometrist at Dunes Eye Consultants, “Misaligned Eyes and TBI.”
Oct. 23 — Laura Noecker, “My Life of Art;” Kathryn Urbanec-Niederhaus, “Balloon Art;” and Charlotte Endorf, “Brain Injury Conference overview;” costume contest and Friendsgiving The group will also have mystery outings on Thursday, May 16, and Thursday, Aug. 8, departing from the Norfolk Public Library at 8:30 a.m.
