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National Multiple Sclerosis Society Hampton Roads Chapter 760 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 201 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Toll Free: 1-800-FIGHT MS Local: 757-490-9627 Fax: 757-490-1617 Web: www.fightms.com
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February 2010
Hampton Roads Chapter 760 Lynnhaven Parkway Suite 201 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Please note: the chapter office will be closed February 15.
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.
Links Teleconference Series We are pleased to present a series of teleconferences on a variety of topics designed to link you with important information about living with MS. Each teleconference lasts just one hour and is accessible via a toll-free number. You can ask questions or just listen to the information. Best of all, you can do so from the privacy of your own home. Participate in several calls or just the one that interests you. January 28th, 2010 at 7:00 pm: Financial Planning February 4th, 2010 at 7:00 pm: Alternative Therapies February 11th, 2010 at 7:00 pm: Managing Cognitive Issues February 18th, 2010 at 7:00 pm: Accessible Travel
February 25th, 2010 at 7:00 pm: Managing Difficult Symptoms: Bowel and Bladder March 4th, 2010 at 7:00 pm: Coping with having MS: Staying Healthy Emotionally March 11th, 2010 at 7:00 pm: Current Research
Save the Date: Employment Teleconference Series In collaboration with the National Capital, New York City-Southern New York, and Greater Delaware Valley Chapters, we are pleased to offer you a 6 week series of teleconferences on a variety of employment topics. Each teleconference lasts just one hour and is accessible via a toll-free number. Please watch your mail for a special brochure with all the details. March 18th at 7:00 pm: Staying Positive while Job Hunting
April 8th at 7:00 pm: Resources for Training and Placing Older Workers
March 25that 7:00 pm: How to Search and Apply for Jobs On-Line
April 15th at 7:00 pm: Considerations for Career Changers
April 1st at 7:00 pm: Practical Applications of the ADA Amendments
April 22nd at 7:00 pm: Starting a Business: With the Right Supports, It’s Easier than you Think
February Self Help Groups For more detailed information on times and locations, call the chapter office at (757) 490-9627. February 3 @ 10 am- Gloucester Group Riverside Wellness and Fitness Center February 4 @ 10:30 am- African American Inspirational Group Hampton Public Library For more information contact D’Andre at (757) 660-3455 or deejazzu44@aol.com. February 9 @ 11:30 am- Virginia Beach Morning Group Frankie’s Place for Ribs (Fairfield Shopping Center) For more information contact Pete at (757) 497-6594 or petercarolhennessy@gmail.com. February 10 @ 5:30 pm- Williamsburg Group James City County/ Williamsburg Community Center For more information contact JoAnn at (757) 220- 0902. February 11 @ 5:30 pm- Peninsula Evening Group Sentara Careplex Hospital (Conf. Room A) For more information contact Diana at (757) 722-2492. February 15 - Elizabeth City Group Please contact Melvin at (252) 335-9158 for group time and location. February 16 @ 7 pm- Chesapeake Group Lifestyle Fitness Center @ Ches. Regional Medical Center For more information contact Margie at (757) 482-3247. February 17 @ 6:30 pm- Suffolk Group For more info and meeting location, please contact Willie Ann at (757) 539-0139. February 24 @ 3 pm- Southside Group Virginia Beach Central Library February 24 @ 5:30 pm- Williamsburg Group James City County/ Williamsburg Community Center <<See February 10 listing for contact info>> Find someone to chat with on the web at www.msworld.org.