summer 2015 greater bay: Programs & services in your community Unless otherwise indicated, to register for any events, please visit nationalMSsociety.org/calendar/norcal and select the date of the event, or call (800) 344-4867 (800-FIGHT-MS).
UpCOMINg pROGRAMS newly diagnosed orientations Available In-Person or Online Are you newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis? A diagnosis of MS can create many unexpected emotions that leave you with a strong need to understand the changes you may be facing. This informative program (available online or in-person) will address the most common concerns for people who are newly diagnosed as well as family and friends who want to learn more.
in-person (one-on-one) Amy Clark is available for one-on-one orientations for people in Marin County. To schedule a one-on-one Newly Diagnosed Orientation, please contact Amy at 530-8637818 or email amy.clark@nmss.org.
Coffee Connections Monday, August 3rd | 1:00pm - 3:00pm Peet’s Coffee & Tea 5095 Telegraph Ave, Suite 1, Oakland
Thursday, August 6th | 6:30pm - 8:30pm National MS Society Office 1700 Owens St, Suite 190, SF
Looking to connect to others in the area living with MS in a relaxed setting? What could be more relaxed than grabbing a cup of coffee? Interested in getting resources in the area from an MS Navigator in person? That can be done over coffee, too! Come to Peet’s Coffee & Tea to grab some coffee, get questions answered and make connections.
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Mix & mingle networking hour
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Thursday, July 9 and September 10 6:00pm - 7:00pm Online and over the phone
Monday, August 3rd | 5:00pm - 7:00pm Modern China Café 1525 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
This web based program will be conducted by Dr. Elizabeth Crabtree, Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology at UCSF and Director of Patient Program Development at UCSF’s MS Center. Dr. Crabtree will address the most common concerns for people who are newly diagnosed. A phone and computer with internet access will be necessary to join this program.
Looking to meet other working professionals in the area and see how they live with their MS? Or are you thinking of going back to work after a break? Want to do so in a relaxed social setting? Join us for happy hour at Modern China Cafe for light appetizers to wrap up your day.
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08 Everyday matters: living your best life with ms one day workshop Saturday, August 8th | 10:00am - 2:00pm Ed Roberts Campus 3075 Adeline St, Suite 220, Berkeley The idea of your “best life” can change due to the challenges of having a chronic and unpredictable condition. To address this challenge, the National MS Society developed this free program for people living with MS, their support partners and family members. This interactive program strives to increase participants’ knowledge about the fundamental teachings of positive psychology to address the everyday challenges of living with MS. Lunch will be provided.
American River South Fork Rafting Saturday, September 12th |10:00am - 6:00pm Environmental Travel Companions River Camp Grab a paddle and climb aboard! Environmental Travel Companions is leading a rafting trip exclusively for people living with MS. Anyone 12 years and older is encouraged to join, regardless of mobility level. Previous experience is not necessary, but space is limited so reserve your spot early. Please bring your own meal as well as snacks to eat on the raft. Equipment, safety gear, and instructions are provided. Cost is $35 per person. To register, please contact Riely White at Environmental Traveling Companions at 415474-7662 ext. 15 or riverprogram@etctrips.org.
greater bay: Programs & Services summer 2015
free from falls: Levels 1 & 2 Thursdays, October 1st - November 19th 6:00pm - 8:00pm Samuel Merritt University, Peralta Pavilion 450 30th Str, Oakland Studies indicate that falls are quite common among people with MS and are often associated with injuries and negative impact on quality of life. The National MS Society has developed a fall prevention program designed for people living with MS who are ambulatory but who may be at risk for falling. Each week’s 2-hour program will have two parts; a discussion component focused on awareness of issues related to falls and an exercise component directed at improving postural alignment, balance, endurance and mobility. Level 1: You must be able to walk at least 15 steps unaided or with only one cane, crutch or walking stick. Level 2: You are experiencing moderate mobility impairment, utilizing a mobility device such as a cane, walker or wheelchair/scooter, but are capable of independently transferring, standing and walking a few steps or short distances. Registration deadline is Thursday, September 24th. For more information, please contact Zoe Edwards at 415-230-6677 ext. 75201 or email zoe.edwards@nmss.org.
register at nationalmssociety.org/can | 1-800-344-4867
what’s happening in northern california central valley • Newly Diagnosed Orientation, August 4 in
Modesto • Relationship Matters, August 29 - 30 in Murphys • Self-Advocacy Skills Training: Overcoming Barriers to Getting What You Need, September 19 in Tracy • Yoga Class for People Living with MS, Tuesdays in Modesto
North State • Ask the MS Specialist with Dr. John Schafer,
July 10 in Eureka and July 11 in Ft. Bragg • MS Connect Crafting Social, August 26 in Chico • Telemedicine and Other New Developments in MS, September 19 in Redding • Love Lessons, September 24 in Santa Rosa
Sacramento • Getting Your Head Around Cognitive • • • •
Issues, July 15 in Sacramento Free From Falls: Level 2, July 21 - September 8 in Citrus Heights Newly Diagnosed Orientation, August 6 in Carmichael Mix & Mingle Networking Hour, August 11 in Sacramento Love Lessons, August 12 in Citrus Heights
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• Supporting Our Loved Ones Teen Group,
August 15 in Citrus Heights • ReUseIt Clothing Drive, August 31 - September 13 in Citrus Heights & Sacramento • Exercise Your Options: How to Move Forward with Physical Activity, September 15 in Carmichael
South bay • Free From Falls: Levels 1 & 2, July 16 •
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August 20 in Monterey Partners of MS Support & Social: Communication and Intimacy, August 1 in Santa Clara Newly Diagnosed Orientation, August 4 in Santa Clara Love Lessons, August 18 in Santa Clara Wine Down Wednesday, August 19 in Los Gatos Everyday Matters: Living Your Best Life with MS, August 25 - September 22 in Santa Clara Self-Advocacy Skills Training: Overcoming Barriers to Getting What You Need, September 20 in Santa Clara Gentle Yoga for People with MS, Thursdays in Saratoga Horse Power: Living Strong with MS, Thursdays in Gilroy
10 self-help groups ALAMEDA COUNTY
• Alameda - Sharon: 510-521-6260, • • • • • • • •
510-522-5210 Berkeley: Lunch Group (meets periodically) - Toni: 510-653-4534 Central Berkeley - Audrey: 510-287-6543 East Bay Community Group: MS Fight Club - Stacey: 510-332-7393 East Bay: Lesbians - eastbaymsgroup@ gmail.com Fremont - Marie: 510-520-7276 Oakland - Katrina: 510-523-1891 Oakland: African Americans - Karen: 510-757-3290 Oakland: Latinos - Elsa: 510-777-1414
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
• Antioch - Sue: 925-813-9069 • Brentwood: MS for Lunch Bunch
- Kathy: 925-286-7674, Julie: 925-5134686
patient-led initiatives in MS care Would you like to have a more active voice in shaping your MS care? Dr. Elizabeth CrabtreeHartman from UCSF is conducting a pilot project entitled, “Patient-Led Initiatives in MS Care” and my be visiting a self-help group near you. Please contact Amy Clark at amy.clark@nmss.org for more information.
greater bay: Programs & Services summer 2015
• Mt. Diablo (Concord) - Cindy: 925-677-
0737, Jan: 925-372-0859 • El Cerrito - Thad: 510-528-8540
MARIN COUNTY
• Corte Madera (Group does not meet in
July or August) - Vicki: 415-987-5507, Anita: 415-892-5548
SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY
• San Francisco: Young at Heart Group
- George: 415-724-0064, Ann: 415-5738949
SAN MATEO COUNTY
• Foster City - Eli: 650-377-1970 • San Mateo - George: 650-281-7646
ONLINE • “Second Life” - John: 916-708-9708
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