Welcome!
Thank you for visiting our site and for your interest in our Chapter. The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.
Most likely you or someone close to you is one of the nearly 66 million Americans who has arthritis. Our Chapter offers various programs and services to help people with arthritis cope with their disease. Some of the things we offer include exercise programs, educational programs, and support groups. We also sponsor special events throughout the year, like the Arthritis Walk and the Jingle Bell Run, to raise money and to raise awareness of this disease in the hopes of one day finding a cure.
Please contact us today to find out more about how our programs and services can help you -- or how you can help others -- take control of this disease.
We need your help! Let your voice be heard.
Register today to be an Advocate.
Jointly Connected
A free one-hour gathering hosted by the Arthritis Foundation, Central Pennsylvania Chapter.
Join us at the Arthritis Foundation office in Harrisburg on:
The third Thursday of the month at Noon.
At the Branch location in Lancaster on:
The last Thursday of the month at Noon.
Please call for dates and times.
R.S.V.P to Amanda Seiders at the Chapter office (717)763-0900 Daniella Falconio at the Branch Location (717)397-6271 or (717) 274-0754.
The only thing you will be asked to give is an hour of your time.
Wine Tasting Event
We’re calling all wine enthusiasts to join us for our Wines of the West Coast event…
When: Sunday, September 14
Where:
Time: 4:00PM-6:30PM
Catering by: Bricco
Guests will virtually travel thousands of miles indulging in irresistible wine and food pairings from select West Coast states. Raise a glass to food friends and good times, while bidding on our wonderful silent and live auction items and relaxing to the live music of Jazz Me.
Local sponsors include ABC 27, Abbott Immunology, Smooth Jazz 92.7, Centric Bank, and Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. The event will be emceed by ABC 27’s Mick O’Hearn.
Tickets are available for $115 per person. Individuals can register online at afwinetasting.kintera.org.
For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Kelly at 717-763-0900 or kkulp@arthritis.org.
Life Improvement Series Training Workshops
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program:
The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a land-based exercise program designed specifically for individuals with arthritis that uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility, range of motion and helps to maintain muscle strength. The program also helps increase overall stamina.
Elmcroft of Loyalsock—Montoursville
Wednesday, October 8 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Applications are due by: September 24
Chapter Office—Harrisburg
Friday, September 19 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Applications are due by: September 12
Registration Fee (new instructors): $80.00 Recertification Fee: $50.00
*All materials, lunch and snacks will be provided.
**Current CPR certification required prior to workshop.
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program:
A water exercise program designed for people with arthritis and related conditions. This program gives the participants the opportunity to do gentle activities in warm water without putting strain on their joints and muscles. NOTE: This program requires the pool to be between 83 and 88ËšF.
Pleasant View Retirement Community—Manheim
Friday, October 24 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Applications are due by: October 17
Gettysburg YWCA—Gettysburg
Friday, September 26 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Applications are due by: September 19
River Woods—Lewisburg
Friday, November 7 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Applications are due by: October 31
Registration Fee (new instructors): $80.00 Recertification Fee: $50.00
*All materials, lunch and snacks will be provided.
**Current CPR certification required prior to workshop.
Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Program:
The Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Program is a group education program designed to help participants learn and practice different skills needed to build their own individualized self-management program, and gain the confidence to carry it out.
Health South—York
Thursday and Friday, October 16 & 17 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Applications are due by: October 10
*Note: this is a 2-day course*
Registration Fee (new instructors): $150.00 Recertification Fee: $120.00
*All materials, lunch and snacks will be provided.
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The Arthritis Foundation, Central Pennsylvania Chapter is an Associated Health Agency of the United Way of the Capital Region .
Contact Central Pennsylvania Chapter
Toll-free: 800-776-0746
