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EVENTS
EVENTS
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STROKE INFORMATION
STROKE INFORMATION
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Hope and help for stroke survivors and caregivers
Hope and help for stroke survivors and caregivers
Our friendly support and first-hand experiences
can help you cope with life after a stroke.
Our friendly support and first-hand experiences
can help you cope with life after a stroke.
BETHESDA CHAPTER MEETING
WHEN:
NEXT MEETING:
1st Tuesday, October 2, 2018
7 - 8 P.M.: Stroke Support Group
Short Break
8 - 9 P.M.: Welcome, Announcements & Program
Speaker: video lecture by neuropschologist Dr. Karen Sullivan, Ph.D.
Topic: "Brain Plasticity After a Stroke"
SPECIAL GIFTS FROM PAUL BERGER AND STEPHANIE MENSH TO WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Contact Person:
Bob Orlov (301-299-5059)
WHERE:
Davis Library
(Lower Level, Room #1)
6400 Democracy Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20817
MCSA chapter meetings are free and open to the public.
If you plan to attend this meeting, or if you want more information. leave a telephone message at 301-681-6272 or send an email message to [email protected]
Include your name and contact information.
SILVER SPRING CHAPTER MEETING
SILVER SPRING CHAPTER MEETING
WHEN:
NEXT MEETING:
2nd Tuesday, October 9, 20181:00 - 2:00 P.M. :
Welcome, Announcements, and Program
Speakers: Transportation Panel (part of Schweinhaut Center's all-day Transportation Expo)
Topic: "Transportation Q & A"
We encourage our members to attend and present your questions and concerns about using Metro Access and other available transit services
Short Break
2:00 - 3:00 P.M.:
Stroke Support Group
Contact Person:
Elaine Parreco (301-622-1650)
(Leave a message, including your call-back phone number.)
WHERE:
Schweinhaut Senior Center
(Garden Room)
1000 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(ample free parking)
MCSA chapter meetings are free and open to the public.
If you plan to attend this meeting, or if you want more information about this chapter, leave a telephone message at 301-681-6272 or send an email message to [email protected] Include your name and contact information.
UPPER COUNTY CHAPTER MEETING
UPPER COUNTY CHAPTER MEETING
WHEN: 2nd Wednesdays, 7 - 9 P.M
NEXT MEETING:
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
7 - 8 P.M.: Stroke Support Groups
Short Break
8 - 9 PM: Announcements & Program
Topic: "Five Top Exercises to do Post Stroke"
Guest Speakers: Cady Ugolini, Brightview Senior Assisted Living Community Outreach Director,
and Peter Francis (ReNew Me Fitness)
WHERE: Adventist HealthCare Physical Health & Rehabilitation
9909 Medical Center Drive,
Rockville, MD
MCSA chapter meetings are free and open to the public.
If you plan to attend this meeting, RSVP by calling Susy Stites at 301-569-6961 and leaving a message with your name and contact information.
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BOARD of DIRECTORS MEETING:
2nd THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11
Time: 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Place:
Holiday Park Center
3950 Ferrara Drive
Silver Spring, MD
If you plan to attend this meeting, please RSVP to Amy Boltz (248-652-0304) or send email to [email protected]
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ACCESSIBLE SAILING with CRAB (Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating)
October 18 (postponed from 9/27)
*1 p.m. sail on the Chesapeake Bay
*Sandy Point State Park Marina
*Free for MCSA members
*Must register by Oct. 10th.
*To register, leave a message at 301-681-6272 (MCSA) or call Janet Gritz at 301-622-2282.
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LEISURE WORLD STROKE SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
Date: Tuesday, October 16
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Place: Leisure World of Md.'s Clubhouse II (Silver Spring, MD)
Meeting Agenda:
1:30 p.m.: Stroke Support Group
(Join us to ask your questions and share your experiences and suggestions about stroke resources and coping strategies)
2:30 p.m.: Educational Program
Topic: Atrial Fibrillation and other Stroke Risk Factors
Janet Gritz, SLP, will present information and show video lectures by physicians with expertise on A-Fib.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating)
October 18 (postponed from 9/27)
*1 p.m. sail on the Chesapeake Bay
*Sandy Point State Park Marina
*Free for MCSA members
*Must register by Oct. 10th.
*To register, leave a message at 301-681-6272 (MCSA) or call Janet Gritz at 301-622-2282.
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LEISURE WORLD STROKE SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
Date: Tuesday, October 16
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Place: Leisure World of Md.'s Clubhouse II (Silver Spring, MD)
Meeting Agenda:
1:30 p.m.: Stroke Support Group
(Join us to ask your questions and share your experiences and suggestions about stroke resources and coping strategies)
2:30 p.m.: Educational Program
Topic: Atrial Fibrillation and other Stroke Risk Factors
Janet Gritz, SLP, will present information and show video lectures by physicians with expertise on A-Fib.
Communique' newsletter
Communique' newsletter
Membership in MCSA is free.
Sign up to receive our free, informative newsletter each month. Learn about MCSA's programs and community events of interest, including other local stroke support groups, health fairs, and stroke research projects.
Leave your name, phone number, email address, and home mailing address at 301-681-6272 or online at [email protected]
Donations to MCSA may be sent to
MCSA, P.O. Box 9343, Silver Spring, MD 20916-9343 .
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