Coffee Klatches

Sometimes it is nice to share information or ideas about living with type 1 diabetes. Whether you are a newly diagnosed family or have been living with type 1 diabetes for years, there is comfort in sharing what you know and learning new things. We have a terrific community who are knowledgeable and willing to share with other families their experiences. 

Several “coffee” groups have begun meeting in different areas.  Here’s the ones we know of with upcoming meetings. If you have updated information or start a new coffee group please let us know so we can keep this list updated.

• Parma area: Parma Ridge Library (5850 Ridge Road, Parma, OH 44129) meeting room from 7:00-9:00pm on Thursday, January 19th.  For information please contact Jennifer at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)


• Painesville area: The first Monday of every month from 6 - 8 pm at the Painesville Church of Nazarene (6235 Chestnut Street, Painesville, OH 44077).  For more information email Shellie DiFranco at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).


• Macedonia area: Panera in Macedonia (8233 Golden Link Boulevard, Northfield, OH 44067). The first Thursday of every month at 9:30am. For more information email Ashley Fisher at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).


• Westlake area:  Periodic meetings at various times and locations in this area.  Please contact Christine Carr at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

For more information about starting a “coffee klutch” in your area, or about the JDRF education and outreach program, please contact Rosie Mewhinney at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).