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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.
*** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***
Due to the pandemic,
all MCSA in-person meetings are cancelled until further notice.
#GivingTuesday2020 is December 1st
Please donate to MCSA and promote the event on your social media.
See announcement posted below.
Our friendly support and first-hand experiences
can help you cope with life after a stroke.
*** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***
Due to the pandemic,
all MCSA in-person meetings are cancelled until further notice.
#GivingTuesday2020 is December 1st
Please donate to MCSA and promote the event on your social media.
See announcement posted below.
BETHESDA CHAPTER MEETING
WHEN:
CANCELLED until further notice
Pre-pandemic, this chapter met monthly on 1st Tuesdays, 7:00 to 9 P.M., at Davis Library in Bethesda, Md.
Note: Davis Library will have no available meeting rooms for the rest of 2020. If you have suggestions for alternate locations for our Bethesda Chapter meetings, please let us know.
Contact Person:
Call Janet Gritz (301-622-2282). Leave a message with your name, phone number, and email address.
For more information, email MCSA at [email protected] or leave a message at 301-681-6272. Include your name and contact information.
SILVER SPRING CHAPTER MEETING
SILVER SPRING CHAPTER MEETING
WHEN:
CANCELLED until further notice
Pre-pandemic, this chapter meet monthly on 2nd Tuesdays, from 1:00 to 3 P.M. at the Schweinhaut Senior Center in Silver Spring, Md. Currently, Montgomery County (Md) senior centers are closed.
Contact Person:
Leave a message for MCSA at 301-681-6272.
WHERE: (Site not currently available)
Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center
1000 Forest Glen Road (Garden Room)
Silver Spring, MD 20901
MCSA chapter meetings are free and open to the public.
For more information, email MCSA at [email protected] or leave a message at 301-681-6272. Include your name and contact information.
UPPER COUNTY CHAPTER MEETING
UPPER COUNTY CHAPTER MEETING
WHEN:
CANCELLED until further notice.
Pre-pandemic, this chapter met monthly on 2nd Wednesdays, 7:00 to 9 P.M. at Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital in Rockville, Md. The hospital is still not allowing meetings such as ours.
WHERE: (Site not currently available)
Adventist HealthCare Physical Health & Rehabilitation
(9909 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD) Physical Therapy room (first floor)
MCSA chapter meetings are free and open to the public.
Questions? Call our chapter chairperson, Susy Stites, at 301-569-6961 and leave a message with your name and contact information.
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BOARD of DIRECTORS MEETING:
Virtual meetings only (via Zoom)
Date: Thursday, December 10
Time: 10 AM - 12:00 noon
(Call 248-652-0304 or email MCSA at [email protected]).
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ONLINE STROKE RESOURCES
For a list of online resources that might be helpful to stroke survivors-- including virtual stroke support groups-- send an email request to MCSA at [email protected]
Two pages of online resources were listed in recent issues of MCSA's Communique' newsletter, which were sent by email or postal delivery to all MCSA members. If you need a copy, call 301-681-6272 or email us at [email protected] and leave a message with your request and your contact information.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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#GivingTuesday2020
#GivingTuesday is an annual 24-hour online charitable giving opportunity. This year the date is Tuesday, December 1st.
Donations of any size are appreciated and will enable MCSA to continue helping local stroke survivors and their family caregivers cope with stroke and with the isolation imposed by the pandemic.
You can help by donating to MCSA if you can and/or being an Ambassador for MCSA by posting about this fundraiser on your social media. Facebook makes it easy to donate to the charity you select. MCSA is on the list of participating charities.
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Pandemic Cancellation NoticeAll MCSA meetings have been cancelled until further notice due to the pandemic. and local stay-at-home orders/advice.
* Listen to your local news reports for virus updates and emergency rulings.
* Look for MCSA updates regarding future meetings or cancellations.
* Send your email address to us at [email protected] so we can contact you via email if necessary.
* Stay home and stay safe.
* If you need help from MCSA, leave us a message at 301-681-6272. Include your name and contact information.
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#GivingTuesday2020
#GivingTuesday is an annual 24-hour online charitable giving opportunity. This year the date is Tuesday, December 1st.
Donations of any size are appreciated and will enable MCSA to continue helping local stroke survivors and their family caregivers cope with stroke and with the isolation imposed by the pandemic.
You can help by donating to MCSA if you can and/or being an Ambassador for MCSA by posting about this fundraiser on your social media. Facebook makes it easy to donate to the charity you select. MCSA is on the list of participating charities.
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Pandemic Cancellation Notice
All MCSA meetings have been cancelled until further notice due to the pandemic. and local stay-at-home orders/advice.
* Listen to your local news reports for virus updates and emergency rulings.
* Look for MCSA updates regarding future meetings or cancellations.
* Send your email address to us at [email protected] so we can contact you via email if necessary.
* Stay home and stay safe.
* If you need help from MCSA, leave us a message at 301-681-6272. Include your name and contact information.
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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. Donations of any size are appreciated very much!
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