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August 2011
Hampton Roads Chapter 760 Lynnhaven Parkway Suite 201 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
For more information or to register, please contact the Chapter office at 757-490-9627 or visit our website at www.fightMS.com>Programs and Services tab.
Live Fully, Live Well: A New Program for People with MS and Their Support Partners Managing your health and wellness is an integral part of “living well” with MS. Live Fully, Live Well is a comprehensive wellness program from the National MS Society and Can Do MS, designed for people living with MS and their support partners. Live Fully, Live Well covers topics affecting the whole family living with MS in order to strengthen relationships, increase understanding and promote improved health and quality of life for the person with MS and their support partner. To better serve all time zones, webinars will be offered from 7–8 p.m. & 9–10 p.m. ET. The agenda is the same for each call, therefore, you can choose the time that works best for you. Webinar Schedule: • November 17, 2011: • August 25, 2011: Fatigue Related Challenges • September 22, 2011: Recreational Activities and Travel • December 1, 2011: • October 20, 2011: Planning for Your Future
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For more information or to register, visit www.nationalmssociety.org/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/live-fully-live-well.
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August Self Help Groups For more detailed information on times and locations, call the chapter office at (757) 490-9627. August 3 @ 10:30 am- Gloucester Group Riverside Wellness and Fitness Cntr. (7516 Hospital Dr.) August 4 @ 10:30 am- African American Inspirational Group Hampton Public Library (936 Big Bethel Road) For more information contact VeeGee at (757) 696-2540 or veegee215@yahoo.com. August 9 @ 11:30 am- Virginia Beach Morning Group Frankie’s Place for Ribs (5200 Fairfield Shppg. Cntr, VB) For more information contact Pete at (757) 497-6594 or petercarolhennessy@gmail.com. August 10 & 24 @ 5:30 pm- Williamsburg Group James City County/ Williamsburg Community Center For more information contact JoAnn at (757) 220- 0902. August 15 - Elizabeth City Group Please contact Melvin at (252) 335-9158 for group time and location. August 16 @ 7 pm- Chesapeake Group Lifestyle Fitness Center @ Ches. Regional Medical Center For more information contact Margie at (757) 482-3247. August 17 @ 6:30 pm- Suffolk Group Magnolia United Methodist Church (1764 Wilroy Rd.) For more information, please contact Willie Ann at (757) 539-0139. August 24 @ 3 pm- Southside Group Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library (Libris Room) 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. VA Cancelled for August: Peninsula Evening Group- 2nd Thurs. of the month @ 5:30 Sentara Careplex Hospital (Conf. Room C) For more information contact Diana at (757) 722-2492. Find someone to chat with on the web at www.msworld.org. Connect with an MSFriend at 866-673-7436, 7am until Midnight ET.