
CHAPTER MEETING DETAILS
If you would like to register for meetings and programs held online (via "Zoom") or if your information has changed, follow the Registration information at the bottom of the page. If you have any problems Contact Us.
Location: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 Westminster Rd.,Rochester NY. There is limited parking at church, street parking available or parking across East Avenue, at the George Eastman House.
Meeting Details:
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Free, open to the public, in person and via Zoom. Chapter Meetings are looped, open captioned and Auracast enabled.
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There is no registration for regular daytime in person meetings or in person HOPE Sessions.
Daytime HOPE Sessions:
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Occur prior to regular Chapter Meetings, in person only, (Vestry Room), and not recorded.
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Evening HOPE sessions (select dates): registration required for Zoom in the evening.
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One-Time Zoom Registration: covers Zoom Chapter Meetings, HOPE evenings, & Zoom programs (valid for 2025-26 season)
11:00-11:30 am: Coffee & Conversation, St. Paul’s Parish Hall
11:30 am Noon: Brief Business Meeting & Announcements, Parish Hall and on Zoom, all are welcome! Our monthly meeting program begins promptly following the business meeting, Parish Hall, same location.​
Tuesday November 3, 10-11 AM HOPE Session. Hearing Other Peoples' Experiences, St Paul's Vestry room, in person only
Moderated by retired audiologist and hearing aid user Joe Kozelsky MS,CCC/A, this Q&A and information sharing group, offers a welcoming space to discuss your hearing loss journey, ask questions, share strategies, and learn from others who understand what you're going through, and do so in a positive and constructive atmosphere.
Tuesday November 3,12:00-1:00 PM:
Jason Richards, Retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major
“Veterans and Hearing Loss”
In recognition of National Veterans and Military Families Month in November, our featured presentation will focus on hearing loss and the resources available to support local veterans and service members.
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We invite you to join us for a special presentation featuring Retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major Jason Richards, Veterans Outreach Program Coordinator for the VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System.
Sergeant Major Richards will share insights and stories from his distinguished 30-year military career, including a year of service in Iraq. He will also discuss his retirement and transition from three decades of serving soldiers to helping veterans access outreach programs and services throughout the Greater Rochester area.
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Join us for this informative and meaningful opportunity to learn more about hearing health, veterans’ services, and the support available to those who have served our country.
Wednesday November 18,: 8:00 PM-9:00 PM Hear Together: For parents and caregivers of Deaf/hard of hearing children.
Hear Together is a supportive community for parents and care givers of children with hearing loss. Meetings provide time to share experiences, learn practical strategies, and explore topics such as early intervention, school supports, communication choices, advocacy, technology, and social‑emotional well‑being. For meeting details, visit HLAA’s national event calendar or contact: Kristin Bergholtz,MS, Lic CCC-SLP, TSHH, NYS Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. REGISTER at: kristinbslp@gmail.com
Thursday November 19,10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Assistive Device Demonstration Center:
Our Demo Center is free and open to members and the public and features a variety of assistive listening and alerting devices, including:
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Signaling and alerting devices
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Captioned telephones
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Personal assistive listening devices
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Solutions for TV listening and hearing in noisy environments
Come see the latest devices, try them out, and get your questions answered. Knowledgeable chapter members will be available to demonstrate the technology and help you explore options that may meet your needs. Note: We do not rent or sell devices. We have no financial or other relationship with vendors.


For questions and to Register email:
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Thursday November 19, 7:00-8:00 On Zoom
Registration Information
Registration needed only once for the season. You may return to the Registration Page to add to your selections. The password information is usually sent out the day of the event. Contact Us to cancel a registration. No registration is needed for in person daytime HOPE sessions, or Chapter Meetings!
When registering for Zoom programing you will be asked to select one or more of the following:
1. Select “Presentations” to register for Zoom regular Chapter Meetings. No registration is needed to attend Chapter Meetings in person.
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2. Select: "HOPE" for : “Hope in the Evening” sessions, and for Special Programs, and Classes.
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3. Select the “Demonstration” check box for Zoom “Demo Center” programing. No registration when visiting our Assistive Listening Demonstration Center at Lifespan, in person.
​​​​​​​​To register for each Cochlear Implant Group Zoom program, email: ​​​​​cochlearimplantgroup@gmail.com​​
Register below. ​If you'd like to cancel your registration, Contact Us​​
To register for each Cochlear Implant Group Zoom program, email: ​​
​cochlearimplantgroup@gmail.com​​
​If you'd like to cancel your registration, email above or Contact Us​​
*NOTE: Cochlear Implant Group (CI ) via Zoom: Registration is required for each meeting. Register at: cochlearimplantgroup@gmail.com You do not need to be a member; sessions are free.

