Info and Partners
For more information about upcoming programs offered by the Tevis Center for Wellness, call 410-871-7000 or search the calendar below.
View programs and offerings by our community health partners:
Events and Classes
Upcoming Events
Special Event
Cooking for Wellness
Meet us at Exploration Commons for a cooking class! Join a registered dietitian to prepare healthy recipes and learn nutrition and health tips along the way. The cost is $5 per person. Register at explorationcommons.carr.org
When
Monday, December 7, 2026, 1:30 pm – 3 pm
Host
Tevis Center for Wellness
Support Groups and Education
Parkinson's Disease Education & Support Group
Support Groups and Education
Parkinson's Disease Education & Support Group
Parkinson's disease is a complex progressive neurological disorder that affects not just movement, but many other activities of daily life. Peer support and education is an important part of treatment and living your best life with this chronic condition.
Meetings feature guest speakers on a variety of Parkinson's disease-related topics. Families and caregivers of people with Parkinson's disease are also welcome to attend.
2025 Topics:
January: Aging in Place with Michelle Zarren, CDP, Home Safe Home
February: Transportation Security Administration, Travel and the Checkpoint Experience with Marie Trotter
March: Eldercare and Estate Planning with Sherry Rush
April: Medications and Ask the Pharmacist with Amy Blachere, Pharm.D., BCPS
May: Yoga for Parkinson's Disease with Cathy Rees
June: Home Modification with Michelle Zarren
July: Assistive Devices Demonstration with Rachael Barbaran, OTD, OTRL
August: Cannabis with Rick Glass
September: No Meeting (Aging Your Way Expo at Carroll County Agriculture Center in Westminster)
October: Deep Brain Stimulation
November: Alzheimer's vs. Parkinson's Dementia and Coping with Cognitive Difficulty with Dr. Carleen Schwimmer, Psy.D., ABPP
December: Open Discussion
This free group meets in the support group room in Carroll Hospital's East Pavilion.
No registration required; call 410-871-7000 if you would like to attend this group virtually.
When
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 1 pm – 2 pm
Where
Support Group Room – Tevis Center for Wellness
East Pavilion, 291 Stoner Ave, Westminster
Get DirectionsVirtual option available
Host
Carroll Hospital
Meet the staff at Carroll Hospital! Stations will be set up to practice baby care, CPR, birthing tools, breastfeeding positions, breast pumps and other tools a new parent may need. Wear comfortable clothing to this hands-on program.
A short walking tour of The Family Birthplace will be given if the unit is able to accommodate groups at that time.
Open house times are from 6 to 7 p.m. and from 7 to 8 p.m.
Call 410-871-7000 for information or to register, or register online at https://familybirthplaceopenhouse.eventbrite.com/
When
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 6 pm – 8 pm
Host
Carroll Hospital
Support Groups and Education
Diabetes Education & Support Group
Support Groups and Education
Diabetes Education & Support Group
Our monthly, community-based meetings include guest speakers covering a wide variety of topics related to diabetes and your health to supplement and continue your education. Open to all individuals with diabetes and those who care about them.
Call Care Connect at 410-871-7000 if you would like to attend virtually.
2025 Topics:
February 17: Ask the Pharmacist with Amy Blachere, Pharm.D., BCPS
March 17: Diabetes and Stress Management with Kirsten Ambrose, RN
April 21: Exercise and Glucose Safety with Genie Ladic, RN, and Christina McGann, RN
May 19: Stroke Risk and Diabetes with Melissa Caylor, RN, CEN, SCRN
June 16: Artificial Sweeteners with Dana Mealing, RDN, LDN
July 21: Diabetes Tech (Devices and Apps) with Laura Lienhard, RN, CDCES
August 18: Center for Total Eye Care with Karen Fuller
September 15: TBD
October 20: Heart Failure and Diabetes with Jennifer Fisher, CRNP
When
Monday, December 21, 2026, 11 am – 12 pm
Where
Support Group Room – Tevis Center for Wellness
East Pavilion, 291 Stoner Ave, Westminster
Get DirectionsVirtual option available
Host
Carroll Hospital
Special Event
Cooking for Wellness
Meet us at Exploration Commons for a cooking class! Join a registered dietitian to prepare healthy recipes and learn nutrition and health tips along the way. The cost is $5 per person. Register at explorationcommons.carr.org
When
Monday, January 4, 2027, 1:30 pm – 3 pm
Host
Tevis Center for Wellness
Support Groups and Education
Parkinson's Disease Education & Support Group
Support Groups and Education
Parkinson's Disease Education & Support Group
Parkinson's disease is a complex progressive neurological disorder that affects not just movement, but many other activities of daily life. Peer support and education is an important part of treatment and living your best life with this chronic condition.
Meetings feature guest speakers on a variety of Parkinson's disease-related topics. Families and caregivers of people with Parkinson's disease are also welcome to attend.
2025 Topics:
January: Aging in Place with Michelle Zarren, CDP, Home Safe Home
February: Transportation Security Administration, Travel and the Checkpoint Experience with Marie Trotter
March: Eldercare and Estate Planning with Sherry Rush
April: Medications and Ask the Pharmacist with Amy Blachere, Pharm.D., BCPS
May: Yoga for Parkinson's Disease with Cathy Rees
June: Home Modification with Michelle Zarren
July: Assistive Devices Demonstration with Rachael Barbaran, OTD, OTRL
August: Cannabis with Rick Glass
September: No Meeting (Aging Your Way Expo at Carroll County Agriculture Center in Westminster)
October: Deep Brain Stimulation
November: Alzheimer's vs. Parkinson's Dementia and Coping with Cognitive Difficulty with Dr. Carleen Schwimmer, Psy.D., ABPP
December: Open Discussion
This free group meets in the support group room in Carroll Hospital's East Pavilion.
No registration required; call 410-871-7000 if you would like to attend this group virtually.
When
Wednesday, January 13, 2027, 1 pm – 2 pm
Where
Support Group Room – Tevis Center for Wellness
East Pavilion, 291 Stoner Ave, Westminster
Get DirectionsVirtual option available
Host
Carroll Hospital
Meet the staff at Carroll Hospital! Stations will be set up to practice baby care, CPR, birthing tools, breastfeeding positions, breast pumps and other tools a new parent may need. Wear comfortable clothing to this hands-on program.
A short walking tour of The Family Birthplace will be given if the unit is able to accommodate groups at that time.
Open house times are from 6 to 7 p.m. and from 7 to 8 p.m.
Call 410-871-7000 for information or to register, or register online at https://familybirthplaceopenhouse.eventbrite.com/
When
Thursday, January 14, 2027, 6 pm – 8 pm
Host
Carroll Hospital
Support Groups and Education
Diabetes Education & Support Group
Support Groups and Education
Diabetes Education & Support Group
Our monthly, community-based meetings include guest speakers covering a wide variety of topics related to diabetes and your health to supplement and continue your education. Open to all individuals with diabetes and those who care about them.
Call Care Connect at 410-871-7000 if you would like to attend virtually.
2025 Topics:
February 17: Ask the Pharmacist with Amy Blachere, Pharm.D., BCPS
March 17: Diabetes and Stress Management with Kirsten Ambrose, RN
April 21: Exercise and Glucose Safety with Genie Ladic, RN, and Christina McGann, RN
May 19: Stroke Risk and Diabetes with Melissa Caylor, RN, CEN, SCRN
June 16: Artificial Sweeteners with Dana Mealing, RDN, LDN
July 21: Diabetes Tech (Devices and Apps) with Laura Lienhard, RN, CDCES
August 18: Center for Total Eye Care with Karen Fuller
September 15: TBD
October 20: Heart Failure and Diabetes with Jennifer Fisher, CRNP
When
Monday, January 18, 2027, 11 am – 12 pm
Where
Support Group Room – Tevis Center for Wellness
East Pavilion, 291 Stoner Ave, Westminster
Get DirectionsVirtual option available
Host
Carroll Hospital
Special Event
Cooking for Wellness
Meet us at Exploration Commons for a cooking class! Join a registered dietitian to prepare healthy recipes and learn nutrition and health tips along the way. The cost is $5 per person. Register at explorationcommons.carr.org
When
Monday, February 1, 2027, 1:30 pm – 3 pm
Host
Tevis Center for Wellness
Support Groups and Education
Parkinson's Disease Education & Support Group
Support Groups and Education
Parkinson's Disease Education & Support Group
Parkinson's disease is a complex progressive neurological disorder that affects not just movement, but many other activities of daily life. Peer support and education is an important part of treatment and living your best life with this chronic condition.
Meetings feature guest speakers on a variety of Parkinson's disease-related topics. Families and caregivers of people with Parkinson's disease are also welcome to attend.
2025 Topics:
January: Aging in Place with Michelle Zarren, CDP, Home Safe Home
February: Transportation Security Administration, Travel and the Checkpoint Experience with Marie Trotter
March: Eldercare and Estate Planning with Sherry Rush
April: Medications and Ask the Pharmacist with Amy Blachere, Pharm.D., BCPS
May: Yoga for Parkinson's Disease with Cathy Rees
June: Home Modification with Michelle Zarren
July: Assistive Devices Demonstration with Rachael Barbaran, OTD, OTRL
August: Cannabis with Rick Glass
September: No Meeting (Aging Your Way Expo at Carroll County Agriculture Center in Westminster)
October: Deep Brain Stimulation
November: Alzheimer's vs. Parkinson's Dementia and Coping with Cognitive Difficulty with Dr. Carleen Schwimmer, Psy.D., ABPP
December: Open Discussion
This free group meets in the support group room in Carroll Hospital's East Pavilion.
No registration required; call 410-871-7000 if you would like to attend this group virtually.
When
Wednesday, February 10, 2027, 1 pm – 2 pm
Where
Support Group Room – Tevis Center for Wellness
East Pavilion, 291 Stoner Ave, Westminster
Get DirectionsVirtual option available
Host
Carroll Hospital
Special Event
Cooking for Wellness
Meet us at Exploration Commons for a cooking class! Join a registered dietitian to prepare healthy recipes and learn nutrition and health tips along the way. The cost is $5 per person. Register at explorationcommons.carr.org
When
Monday, March 1, 2027, 1:30 pm – 3 pm
Host
Tevis Center for Wellness
Support Groups and Education
Parkinson's Disease Education & Support Group
Support Groups and Education
Parkinson's Disease Education & Support Group
Parkinson's disease is a complex progressive neurological disorder that affects not just movement, but many other activities of daily life. Peer support and education is an important part of treatment and living your best life with this chronic condition.
Meetings feature guest speakers on a variety of Parkinson's disease-related topics. Families and caregivers of people with Parkinson's disease are also welcome to attend.
2025 Topics:
January: Aging in Place with Michelle Zarren, CDP, Home Safe Home
February: Transportation Security Administration, Travel and the Checkpoint Experience with Marie Trotter
March: Eldercare and Estate Planning with Sherry Rush
April: Medications and Ask the Pharmacist with Amy Blachere, Pharm.D., BCPS
May: Yoga for Parkinson's Disease with Cathy Rees
June: Home Modification with Michelle Zarren
July: Assistive Devices Demonstration with Rachael Barbaran, OTD, OTRL
August: Cannabis with Rick Glass
September: No Meeting (Aging Your Way Expo at Carroll County Agriculture Center in Westminster)
October: Deep Brain Stimulation
November: Alzheimer's vs. Parkinson's Dementia and Coping with Cognitive Difficulty with Dr. Carleen Schwimmer, Psy.D., ABPP
December: Open Discussion
This free group meets in the support group room in Carroll Hospital's East Pavilion.
No registration required; call 410-871-7000 if you would like to attend this group virtually.
When
Wednesday, March 10, 2027, 1 pm – 2 pm
Where
Support Group Room – Tevis Center for Wellness
East Pavilion, 291 Stoner Ave, Westminster
Get DirectionsVirtual option available
Host
Carroll Hospital