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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:
October 1, 2019
(1st Tuesday, 7- 9 P.M.)
7:00 - 8:00 PM: Stroke Support Group Session
8:00 - 9:00 PM: Educational Program
Topic: "Travel Tips for Stroke Survivors"
Share your experiences and suggestions for safe and successful trips post-stroke.
Contact Person:
Janet Gritz (301-622-2282)
Leave a message to RSVP or if you have a question.
WHERE:
Davis Library
Lower Level,
Room #2 (small room)
6400 Democracy Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20817
NOTE: Arrive before front door is locked at 8 p.m.
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 with Janet at 301-622-2282 or email MCSA at [email protected] Include your name and contact information.
SILVER SPRING CHAPTER MEETING
SILVER SPRING CHAPTER MEETING
WHEN: - Short Break
October 8, 2019
(2nd Tuesday, 1 - 3 P.M.)
1:00 - 2:00 P.M.: Educational Program
Topic: "Healing Touch:
Full Body Connection for Self-Help"
Speaker: Elaine Parreco2:00- 3:00 p.m.: Stroke Support Group
Contact Person:
Elaine Parreco (301-622-1650). Leave a message with your name and phone number.
WHERE:
Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center
1000 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901.
(The Garden Room)
MCSA chapter meetings are free and open to the public.
UPPER COUNTY CHAPTER MEETING
UPPER COUNTY CHAPTER MEETING
WHEN:
NO MEETING IN OCTOBER
(due to Yom Kippur holiday) * * * * * * * * * *
Next meeting will be held on November 13, 2019
(2nd Wednesday,
7:00 - 9:00 P.M)
7:00 - 8 P.M.: Stroke Support Groups
Short Break
8:00 - 9:00 PM: Announcements,
Light Refreshments,
& Program:
Topic to be announcedWHERE: Adventist HealthCare Physical Health & Rehabilitation
(9909 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD - Physical Therapy room)
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:
The October date (11 or 17) will be confirmed soon. Board members will be notified.
Time: 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Place:
Holiday Park Senior Center
3950 Ferrara Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Contact Person: Amy Boltz (Call 248-652-0304 or email MCSA at [email protected]).
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Senior/Boomer Resource Fair
Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019
12:00 noon to 4 p.m.
Silver Spring Civic Center
One Veteran's Place
Silver Spring, MD
FREE !
health screenings,
many vendors.
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LEISURE WORLD STROKE SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
Date: October 15, 2019
(1:00 - 3:00 p.m.)
(3rd Tuesday)
1:00-2:00 PM = Educational Program:
Topic: "Changes After Stroke and Aphasia"
(plus information about research studies and speech-language therapy for stroke survivors at the Univ. of Md. College Park Campus)
Speaker:
Kristin Slawson, U. of Md. Hearing & Speech Clinic
2:00-3:00 PM = Peer Support Group for Stroke Survivors and Family Caregivers
Join us to ask your questions and share your experiences and suggestions about coping with life after stroke.
Refreshments provided by Bedford Court
Where: Leisure World of Md.'s Clubhouse II.
3300 N. Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD (meeting room #2).
To RSVP or obtain more information, call Amy Boltz, president, at 1-248-652-0304.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Senior/Boomer Resource Fair
Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019
12:00 noon to 4 p.m.
Silver Spring Civic Center
One Veteran's Place
Silver Spring, MD
FREE !
health screenings,
many vendors.
LEISURE WORLD STROKE SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
Date: October 15, 2019
(1:00 - 3:00 p.m.)
(3rd Tuesday)
Topic: "Changes After Stroke and Aphasia"
(plus information about research studies and speech-language therapy for stroke survivors at the Univ. of Md. College Park Campus)
Speaker:
Kristin Slawson, U. of Md. Hearing & Speech Clinic
2:00-3:00 PM = Peer Support Group for Stroke Survivors and Family Caregivers
Join us to ask your questions and share your experiences and suggestions about coping with life after stroke.
Refreshments provided by Bedford Court
Where: Leisure World of Md.'s Clubhouse II.
3300 N. Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD (meeting room #2).
To RSVP or obtain more information, call Amy Boltz, president, at 1-248-652-0304.
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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 .
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