SPRING 2014 GREATER SACRAMENTO: PROGRAMS & SERVICES IN YOUR COMMUNITY
RELATIONSHIP MATTERS: 8 HOURS TO A LIFETIME OF RELATIONSHIP SATISFACTION Having a successful relationship is hard work even in the best of times. MS can make it even more challenging. The National MS Society is proud to offer a program specifically designed to help couples negotiate and manage the uncertainty of living with multiple sclerosis Relationship Matters: 8 Hours to a Lifetime of Relationship Satisfaction.
Couples participating in the program have the opportunity to engage in creative and interactive course curricula designed to deal with challenges related to MS. Participants will acquire the skills and access resources to more successfully manage the effects of MS on your relationship. When you know how to take charge as a couple, MS doesn’t have to rule your relationship. Please join us in Livermore on Friday and Saturday, May 31st - June 1st at the Hilton Garden Inn. The program is $50 per couple and hotel rooms are $99 per night. Space is limited. To register call 1-800-344-4867. ◊
The Relationship Matters program exists to help you and your partner minimize the impact of MS on your lives by: • Improving communication and problem
solving skills
• Learning how to manage MS as a team • Developing skills for life • Helping your partnership thrive
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GREATER SACRAMENTO: PROGRAMS & SERVICES SPRING 2014
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
overview of MS facts and how the Society can help you.
Registration is required for all programs. To register, visit www.nationalMSsociety.org/can or call 1-800-344-4867.
Have MS, Will (Still) Travel: Tips for Traveling with MS
A Night at the Ballpark Tuesday, April 15th 7:05 p.m. Raley Field 400 Ballpark Dr., West Sacramento Wear your brightest orange for an evening at the ballpark as volunteers, staff and families with MS get ready for 2014 Walk MS! We’ll be cheering on the River Cats as they take on the Fresno Grizzlies. It will be an evening filled with fun for the whole family. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased online in advance.
Newly Diagnosed Orientation Thursday, May 1st 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Mercy San Juan Medical Center 6555 Coyle Ave., Room 145, Carmichael If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, you probably have a lot of questions and concerns. You may be feeling overwhelmed by the diagnosis, and unsure of what questions to ask or who to talk to. The National MS Society has developed the Newly Diagnosed Orientation so you can get the information and support you need to live comfortably and confidently with this change in your life. Friends and family are welcome for this
Wednesday, May 14th 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mercy Physicians Plaza, Lukens Auditorium 6555 Coyle Ave., Carmichael Have travel plans for the summer? Looking for tips and tricks to make it a little easier? Candy Harrington, known as the guru of accessible travel, has covered this niche exclusively for the past 16 years and has published multiple books and pieces on the topic. A light dinner will be served.
Free From Falls Wednesdays: May 21st - July 9th 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mercy MS Achievement Center 7777 Greenback Ln., Suite 108, Citrus Heights Studies indicate that falls are quite common among people with MS, are often associated with injuries and have a negative impact on quality of life. This fall prevention program has an eightweek curriculum designed for people living with MS who are ambulatory but may be at risk for falling. A supportive group atmosphere and expert instructors in the fields of rehabilitation, health and wellness will help each participant develop a personal plan to maximize safety. Each week’s two-hour program will have two parts; a
REGISTER AT NATIONALMSSOCIETY.ORG/CAN | 1-800-344-4867 discussion component focused on awareness of issues related to falls and an exercise component directed to improving postural alignment, balance, endurance and mobility. You must be able to walk at least 15 steps unaided or with only one cane, crutch or walking stick. If you are using a wheelchair or walker as a mobility aid, this program will not meet your needs. Contact your physical therapist for personalized assessment and therapy. The cost is $25 per person. You must pre-register by Monday, May 12th to receive an application.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Bay Area • Everyday Matters: Living Your Best Life
with MS, Mondays: April 21st - May 9th in Walnut Creek • Newly Diagnosed Orientation on May 7th in San Francisco • Relationship Matters in Livermore on May 31st & June 1st • Take Charge on June 20-22 in Oakland
Mix and Mingle Networking Hour
Central Valley
Wednesday, June 18th 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Hock Farm Craft & Provisons 1415 “L” St., Sacramento
• Rally in the Valley on April 12th in Oakdale • Newly Diagnosed Orientation on May 6th
in Modesto • Yoga for MS on Tuesdays in Modesto
Looking to meet other working professionals in the area and see how they live with MS? Or are you thinking of going back to work after a break? Join us for happy hour in a fun social setting and enjoy light appetizers to wrap up your day. Street parking is available around the Capitol, or valet parking is available for a fee.
• Lagunitas Brews and Blues Against MS on
MS RESEARCH PROGRAM NEEDS PARTICIPANTS Dr. Mark Agius of UC Davis is currently conducting various clinical research studies for people diagnosed with relapsing and progressive forms of MS who are aged 18-70. For more information, please contact Janelle Butters, RN at 916-734-6276.
North State
March 31st in Petaluma • Chair Yoga with the Eureka Self-Help Group on May 3rd in Fortuna
South Bay
• Horse Power: Living Strong with MS on
Thursdays from April 3rd - May 8th and May 29th - July 10th in Gilroy • Everyday Matters, five-week series beginning on April 8th in Santa Clara • Care Partners of MS Social on April 12th in Santa Clara • Newly Diagnosed Orientation on May 6th in Santa Clara continued on the next page...
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MS CONNECTION: SPRING 2014
Daughters, Sisters and Friends on May 17 in San Jose • Wine Down Wednesday on May 21st in Los Gatos • Take Me Out to the Ball Game at the San Jose Giants on June 13th in San Jose • Gentle Yoga for People with MS, ongoing series on Thursdays in Saratoga
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SELF-HELP GROUPS EL DORADO COUNTY
• Placerville - Doris: 530-622-5673
NEVADA COUNTY
• Grass Valley - Erica: 530-559-4517
PLACER COUNTY
• Auburn - Loreen: 530-320-1711 • Lincoln - Marilyn: 916-434-6898
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
• Carmichael: Minimal Symptoms Group -
Brett and Kelly: 916-773-6799
• Carmichael: Moving on with MS -
Annette: 916-715-4973, Irene: 916-5369116, Sylvia: 916-349-1324
• Elk Grove - Letitia: 916-896-7764,
Dorothy: 916-684-6849, Willie: 916-6841677, Pamela: 916-685-6662
• Sacramento: “Second Life” (online) -
John: 916-708-9708
• Sacramento: MS Adapters - Kim: 916-
821-6133, Stephanie: 916-215-5356, Debbie: 916-837-2019
• Sacramento: MS Musings of the Mind
Writing Group - Irene: 916-536-9116
• Sacramento: Yoga and Tai Chi Support
Group - Cynthia: 916-682-9030, Evelyn: 916-391-1365
SOLANO COUNTY
• Vacaville - Marian: 707-422-7515, Willie:
707-689-7814
YOLO COUNTY
• Woodland - Shannon: 916-821-3576
REUSEIT RECYCLE DRIVE The Northern California Chapter, in partnership with ReUseIt, is making it easy to de-clutter homes while making a difference. Clothing drives will be on April 21st - May 4th at the following ReUseIt Donation Stations: • Carmichael: 6328 Fair Oaks Blvd. • Citrus Heights: 7770 Auburn Rd. • Sacramento: 5005 Stockton Blvd. Accepted items include clothing, shoes, jewelry, belts, purses, backpacks, bedding, linens, housewares, hardware, toys, sporting goods, small working appliances and some furniture. The stations are open Monday through Friday from 9am - 5pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 6pm.