BE HOPEFUL

We have a lot to offer. The common bond that we have with you is hearing loss. And that bond can be strong. New friendships can be real. We try to help each other deal successfully with life in a hearing world.


We wish we could promise that joining our group would solve all your hearing loss problems. We can’t. But we can promise to show you ways to cope with those hearing problems.


One of the most powerful aids to communicating is learning to lip read. Our Chapter’s instructors, Elfriede MacIver (Beginners Class), and Linda DeGuire (Intermedate Class) conduct the lip reading classes under the auspices of Long Beach Community College, at the Weingart Senior Center. (see map)


The class for Beginners at 10:00 AM on Mondays; Intermediate at 9:30 AM on Wednesdays. Classes begin on August 18, 2009, with registration in the classroom. After that date, walk-ins are welcome. See our chapter newsletter for additional details.


Our name is Hearing Loss Association of America. You are encouraged to attend our meetings where information and hearing loss experiences are exchanged. You are encouraged to become familiar with the wealth of material in our Library. We plan our programs to be focused on hearing loss – all of this to enable you to help yourself to live successfully in a hearing world.


We look forward to meeting you and helping!  Don't be alone.  Please see us.