The reason for beginning this support group was that in all of my mother's associations in Tyler, there was no one who had MD.  Her SS class, church, Bible club, Circle, Woman's Forum, Garden Club, relatives and friends.  Mother was all alone.  We did a lot of praying, but even the Dr.'s were of no significant help. I began reading everything I could find.  Mother had to see specialists in Dallas, so I would go get her and take her to appointments.  When she could still drive, she drove to my home, then I took her. I would ask so many questions and pick up any information on MD I saw.  Thus the East Texas Macular Degeneration Support Group was born.
  
We began meeting in the Health South Board Room but we soon grew to the staff all-purpose room.  We then began meeting in the Cancer Center across from Mother Frances Hospital. We met a few times in the sun room of FBC Tyler. And then, we began meeting at the  Rosewood Estates, where we now meet.

We never know who will attend, but no matter the number, we always meet on schedule. 
Our members are very kind and thoughtful. They love to share their experiences with one another and new members.
You may only come once, but to us, we will always think of you as a member and friend.  
  
People with MD, or who are interested in attending the program, are welcome to attend.
  
The East Texas Macular Degeneration Support Group ("MacD's") has reduced their number of meeting dates to (4) each year.

2016 Meeting Dates are March 5, May 7, July 2 and Sept 3.

The Final Meeting Date for 2015 will be Sat, Sept 5 from 10:30-12:00 noon. Rosewood Estates @ 506 Rice Rd in Tyler, TX, 75703.
Speaker: Hannah Osborne, Occupational Therapist of Encompass Home Health... "How Occupational Therapy Can Help Those with Low Vision in the Home".

The 2016 "MacD" meeting dates are: March 5-Dr. Ming Lu, May 7, July 2-Patriodic Program and Sept 3. (At this writing, not all speakers are confirmed.)

Our assistant & publicist for the "MacD" meetings is Debra Painter a Daily Money Mgr.