Programs Connection April, May, June 2011

ProgramsConnection

April • May • June 2011

The Great Escape Getaway for Teens with MS, page 6

Emotional Wellness Teleseries, page 8Active Choices, page 16

have a question? Answers when you need them. Dial 1.800.344.4867. Some 200,000 callers a year dial this number. Regardless of why they call, they tap into a network linking them to the chapter of the National MS Society that is nearest to them (the phone company cleverly does this) and to a vast database of resources managed by our Information Resource Center (IRC).If you should call after hours, you’ll be asked to leave a message. But if you have an emergency, call 911 right away—and plan to get in touch with us as soon as the immediate problem has been resolved.Choose Spanish—or other languages as needed.

What happens when you dial 1.800.344.4867? You might be calling to find out about one of our educational programs, support groups, or Bike MS and Walk MS. You might want to volunteer. Or you might be calling for assistance—the co-pay on a wheelchair or ways to fund home modifications. You might need someone to talk to about the changes MS is making in your family life or you might need a referral to an MS savvy health care professional.You’ll get help from an information and resource specialist. These professionals undergo comprehensive training to answer questions on just about anything you or your loved one might need to know about living with MS. The central database has links to national, state and local resources.

More than just the facts “The system is here to help people navigate the challenging waters of MS so they get what they need, when they need it,” said Nancy Law, the Society’s executive vice president of Programs and Services.“Our mission includes emotional support,” added Lisa Custy, MSCIR, associate vice president of the IRC. “We don’t give information in a vacuum.” Chapter staff regularly update local and area resources. If you’ve discovered a resource that would be helpful to other people with MS, call us about it.

Sooner is usually better “The sooner people call us when there’s a problem, the more likely that it can be resolved,” Law added. “Waiting until things are dire—until an eviction notice is on the door—may make it harder. But whenever you call, please know the Society is here for you.”

National Multiple Sclerosis SocietySouthern California & Nevada Chapter310.479.44561.800.344.4867nationalMSsociety.org/cal

If You or Someone You Know Has MS...

Studies show that early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can reduce future disease activity and improve quality of life for many people with multiple sclerosis. Talk to your health care professional or contact the National MS Society (NMSS) at 800.344.4867 or www.nationalMSsociety.org to learn about ways to help manage MS and about current research that may one day reveal a cure.

Information provided by the NMSS is based upon professional advice, published experience and expert opinion. Information provided in response to questions does not constitute therapeutic recommendations or prescriptions. The NMSS recommends that all questions and information be discussed with a personal physician. The NMSS does not endorse products, services or manufacturers. Such names appear here solely because they are considered valuable information. The Society assumes no liability for the use or contents of any product or service mentioned.

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Access these programs from homeEmotional Wellness Teleseries 8Professional Counseling 9Peer Support 9 Telephone Self Help Group 10Book Club 15 Yoga with Eric Small DVD 19Caregiver Support Group 29 Financial Assistance 30

Worth the drive or flightThe Great Escape 6Kids Journey Camp 6MS Mountain Getaway 7Bike MS & Challenge Walk MS 29

Channel Islands Ventura, Santa Barbara & San Luis Obispo Counties

Be Your Own Best Advocate 4Community support groups 11Free from Falls 14Optimal Living with MS 15Active Choices 17Enjoying Exercise 17 Is it Depresssion or Fatigue? 22Mindfulness Meditation 22Bilingual Lunch & Learn 23

NevadaCogniFitness 5Community support groups 128 Hours to Relationship Satisfaction 13Active Choices 18Parenting with Fatigue 26Diet & MS 27New MS Care Clinics 27

Inland Empire/Coachella ValleyRiverside, San Bernardino and Inyo Counties

Be Your Own Best Advocate 4 CogniFitness 5Community Support Groups 11 Free from Falls 14Optimal Living with MS 15Active Choices 18 The Art of Safe Transfer 25

Los Angeles CountyBe Your Own Best Advocate 4Community support groups 10Free from Falls 14Optimal Living with MS 15 Active Choices 16 Celebrating Independence 20Music as Medicine 21 Who? Why? How? 24The Caregiver Workshop 28

San Joaquin Valley Bakersfield, Fresno, Kings, Madera and Tulare Counties

CogniFitness 5Community support groups 12Optimal Living with MS 15 Active Choices 19 Who? Why? How? 24Managing Intimate Issues 24Family/Caregiver Workshop 28

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4 National MS Society, Southern California & Nevada Chapter

Learn to advocate for your rights and for people with disabilities in your community.

What will I learn?

• Advocacy Prep – what materials need to be organized, what information researched, and how to determine success

• Who are the government officials and policymakers that are appropriate to approach for your particular issue

• Why relationships determine results and what organizations can assist in achieving your goals

• What advocacy tools we use to be effective

• The National MS Society’s state and federal advocacy priorities

Featured presenter: Cheryl Roberto-Lvovsky, MSW, the Chapter’s Manager of Government Relations and Individual Advocacy

Cost: FREE

Rancho Cucamonga, CA Tuesday, April 19 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Rancho Cucamonga Resource Center 9791 Arrow Rte.

Simi Valley, CA Monday, May 7 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Sonrise Christian Church, 2350 Shasta Way

Santa Clarita, CA Thursday, April 14 6:30 – 8:00 pm Blessed Katari Catholic Church 22508 Copper Hill Dr.

Upland, CA Wednesday, April 27 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Calvary Chapel, 2060 W. 11th St.

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Mail or fax form on page 31.

Call 800.344.4867

Visit nationalMSsociety.org/CALcalendar

Be Your Own Best Advocate


Realize your optimal thinking skills utilizing techniques that have everyday applications.

Learn to: • Facilitate focus and concentration • Improve memory using new strategies • Improve organization, problem

solving & critical thinking skills

Bakersfield, CA 8-week series: Wednesdays, April 6 – May 25 2:00 – 4:00 pm TERRIO Therapy-Fitness, 901 Tower Way, Ste. 101 Cost: $25.00 per person

Pomona, CA 8-week series: Fridays, April 1 – May 20 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Casa Colina, 255 East Bonita Avenue Cost: $25.00 per person

Reno, NV 8-week series: Wednesdays, April 20 – June 8 10:00 am – 12:00 pm The Continuum, 3700 Grant Dr # A Cost: $25.00 per person

Visalia, CA 1-day workshop: Saturday, April 2 1:00 – 5:00 pm Kaweah Delta Rehabilitation Hospital 840 South Akers Street Cost: $10.00 per person, includes lunch

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Do you find it difficult to focus on a task without getting distracted?Do you have difficulty finding words or finishing your sentences?

Do you often have a hard time keeping track of activities & appointments?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this program is for you...

CogniFitness Keeping the Mind Moving

Fotini, diagnosed in 2007


The Great Escape is the only camp of its kind in the West, serving teens and adolescents, ages 10 – 18, with MS. Don’t miss this exciting, fun-filled weekend. Daredevils can take advantage of the high ropes course and archery. Enjoy arts and crafts, karaoke, a campfire and so much more. There’s something for everyone. And best of all, you can meet other teens who understand life with MS.

Accommodations: The dormitory-style cabins sleep twelve people, with a common bathroom, and are completely accessible.

Cost: $75 per person. Includes all lodging, meals and activities. Our priority is to provide recreational opportunities to all members of the MS community. If you are unable to fully afford this program, please ask about share of cost support or a payment plan.

Running Springs, CA June 20 - 23, 2011 Pali Mountain

Sign me up! Space is limited. Completed applications are due May 31, 2011.

Please contact Tiffany Jordan at 310.479.4456 x130 or 800.344.4867. or visit nationalMSsociety.org/CALteencamp

Offered by the National MS Society, Southern California & Nevada Chapter in partnership with Pali Mountain.

The Great EscapeGetaway for Teens with MS

July 29 - 31, 2011 IslandWood, Bainbridge Island, Washington

The Greater Northwest Chapter’s annual summer camp is for children ages 8 - 13 who have a parent or guardian living with MS.

At Kids Journey Camp, children can relate to other youth who share their feelings, and connect with adult counselors who also grew up in households impacted by MS. Campers will

also participate in group games, team-building exercises, nature walks, art activities and campfire skits.

Register: Space is limited, so please register early. The camp is FREE, however, transportation to IslandWood is not included. All meals are provided, and campers will stay in comfortable, modern lodges with others their age. Call 800.344.4867 today to register.

Kids Journey Camp


Tuesday, May 17 – Saturday, May 21, 2011Camp Paivika, Crestline

Relax in the shade, soak up the sun and enjoy the clean mountain air. The MS Mountain Getaway offers 5 days of fun and relaxation in the San Bernardino Mountains, where you will meet new friends and share good times. Participants repeatedly say that the Getaway offers people with MS an opportunity to take a vacation from the daily challenges of living with the disease.

Enjoy activities including arts & crafts, adaptive exercise, a day of pampering with massages, and educational seminars. Do as much or as little as you like. See old friends, meet new ones and have the time of your life.

The campgrounds and all accommodations are completely accessible and planned with you in mind. Each of the four dormitory-style,

heated cabins sleep twelve people, with a common bathroom and a sitting room with a fireplace. The grounds also include a beautiful lodge, large amphitheater, swimming pool, volleyball court and hiking trails. Many campers have commented that Paivika offers the most spectacular views anywhere.

Cost: Camper $200; Caregiver/spouse $175This price includes all lodging, meals and activities. Our priority is to provide recreational opportunities to all members of the MS community. If you are unable to fully afford this program, please ask about share of cost support or a payment plan.

Registration & Questions: Space is limited. Pre-registration required by May 1st. Register by April 8th for early bird discount ($150). Please call Todd Eckel at 909.949.1363 to receive a complete registration packet.

MS Mountain Getaway5-Day Vacation Retreat


Join one or more of these teleconference wellness programs from the comfort of your own home. Life Coach and Psychotherapist Catherine Freemire, LCSW leads the discussion on these exciting topics. Please note: each monthly topic has two separate call times and dates, allowing you to choose a time and date which works best for your schedule. Each monthly topic call is exactly the same, so you only need to register for one time/date per topic.

April - Assertive Communication Skill Building:“Learning to Say No” Tuesday, April 12, 12:00 – 1:00 pm ~ or ~ Tuesday, April 19, 2:00 – 3:00 pmThis workshop will focus on the importance of saying no in order to have a balanced and meaningful life, and the difference between passive, aggressive and assertive ways of saying no. You will learn how and when to say no, which will open up possibilities for you to say yes to the things that better match your needs and core self.

May - The Art of Making Repairs in Relationships Tuesday, May 3, 12:00 – 1:00 pm ~ or ~ Tuesday, May 10, 2:00 – 3:00 pmOur lives are made up of countless relationships from the past to the present including: spouses, children, friends, co-workers, family members, health professionals, service providers and recreational club members. It is only human to have riffs in relationships, even ones that are unintended or confusing. Learn several ways to initiate repairs in relationships so that you can be part of the healing of the riff. You will also learn how to make the decision to let go rather than bridge the divide.

June - Tips for Clearing Clutter Tuesday, June 7, 12:00 – 1:00 pm ~ or ~ Tuesday, June 14, 2:00 – 3:00 pmOne of the most common areas where people yearn for change is in clearing their clutter. We live in an age of an enormous influx of papers and an excess of stuff. Clear surfaces and areas of space can create a lighter and more peaceful feeling within us. Get supportive, playful tips on clearing your clutter.

Cost: FREE

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Emotional Wellness Teleseries

The Chapter offers a wide array of individual and group counseling services. Licensed professional therapists will help you find peace of mind as you cope with a diagnosis, changes in symptoms, stress and/or depression. What you’re feeling is common and you are not alone. We’re here to help you move forward. Please call 800.344.4867 to access any of the resources listed below. One-on-one counseling We can connect you to licensed mental health professionals who know and understand MS, as well as help with financial assistance for accessing these resources.

Our Telecounselor Program offers 8-10 individualized sessions via telephone with a licensed therapist provided by the National MS Society. Improve your ability to cope with MS—with all of the comfort and ease of calling from your own home.

Group counselingSupport groups led by a licensed professional offer a place for you to connect with peers via telephone in a safe, comfortable environment. Eight-week groups address specific issues, depending on where you are with your diagnosis.


Coping with MSFind the Emotional Support You Need Most

LiNKIf you have been recently diagnosed with MS, you probably have many questions and concerns. The LiNK program matches people who are newly diagnosed with a peer via one-on-one phone or email correspondence. Take the opportunity to ask questions of a person who personally understands life with MS.

Please call Mary Ann Holm at 800.344.4867 for more information or to sign up.

Talk to Someone with MSChat one on one with someone else who has MS! In our Peer Support program, you are matched with a trained volunteer who has MS and is dedicated to helping you navigate the challenges of the disease. This long running program has successfully paired hundreds of clients with a peer who can truly understand what it means to live with MS. Peer Support all takes place via phone, so there is no need to travel to get the support that you need and deserve. Please call Mary Ann Holm at 1.800.344.4867 for details or to sign up.


NEW - Telephone Group

At-home teleconference group 3rd Wednesday, 1:00 pm Toll-free dial-in number: 1-888-346-3659, entry code 2713#

Los Angeles CountyBeach Cities 2nd Sunday, 10:00 am, Beach Cities Health District Call Dena at 310.376.8426

Burbank 4th Wednesday, 3:00 pm Call Nan at 818.762.5432

Central LA 4th Saturday, noon, Bilbrew Library Call Alva at 323.233.5413

GLAMS (Gay and Lesbian Support Group) 2nd Saturday, 1:00 pm, Location varies Contact Ronni at 626.392.4321 or [email protected]

Glendora Visit http://foothills-ms.blogspot.com for locations and times or contact Laura at 626.335.0613 or [email protected]

Lakewood/Long Beach 3rd Sunday, 1:00 pm, Lakewood Youth Center Call Fran at 562.925.4405

Lancaster 1st Thursday of the month starting April 7th at 6:30pm Antelope Valley Mall (Conference Room)1233 Rancho Vista Blvd., Suite #900, Palmdale, CA 93551

Los Angeles 3rd Thursday, 6:00 pm, Fairfax Branch Library Call Michael at 213.804.1249

Monrovia/Pasadena 2nd Monday, 10:00 am, First Presbyterian Church Call Aynn at 626.303.4343

North Hollywood - Drumming Group Learn a unique way to express yourself. No musical experience needed. Second Saturday Remo Drum Center Call Beth at 818.219.1715 for time.

Northridge – Spanish Speaking Group 2nd Saturday, 10:00 am, Child & Family Guidance Center Contact Maria at 818.370.8073

Santa Clarita 2nd Thursday, 6:30 pm, Blessed Katari Catholic Church Call Linda at 661.297.3040

Tarzana – Let’s Play social group 1st Saturday, 12:00 pm, Tarzana Community Center Call Linda at 818.222.7678

Torrance 2nd Tuesday, 1:00 pm, North Torrance Library Call Pattie at 310.769.0694

Do you ever wish you could talk with others who understand what it’s like to live with MS and the challenges the disease brings?

Community Self-Help GroupsPlease contact the group’s facilitator(s) to learn more about a specific self-help group listed below, or contact the Chapter at 800.344.4867.

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West Covina 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 11:00 am Senior Center North Building Call Tadd at 626.962.7909

West LA Last Monday, 6:30 pm, National MS Society Contact Nancy at 310.827.5714 or [email protected]

West LA – Men’s Group 3rd Tuesday, 6:00 pm, National MS Society Call Larry at 310.423.3425

West Hills 1st Thursday, 7:00 pm First United Methodist Church Call Mary Ann at 310.479.4456

Woodland Hills - A Wholeness Approach to Living Well with MS last Monday, 10:00 am Call Carolyn at 818.348.6628 or

Linda at 818.989.6044 before attending.

Channel IslandsArroyo Grande 2nd Tuesday, 6:00 pm, United Methodist Church Call Ellen at 805.343.6094

NEW! Lompoc Saturday, May 7, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Lompoc Public Library, 501 E. North Avenue Learn about available Chapter programs and services that are available, and discuss what kinds of services are most needed in the community. Call Devin at 805.772.2046 for details.

Morro Bay Last Saturday, 10:30 am, St. Peters by the Sea Call Devin at 805.772.2046.

Ojai 2nd Thursday, 7:00 pm, Oak View Community Ctr or 4th Tuesday, 12:45 pm, Eggs N Things Call Donna at 805.646.3750

Santa Barbara - MS Friendship Circle 3rd Wednesday, 11:30 am, National MS Society Call Francine at 805.682.8783

Santa Maria 3rd Saturday, 10:30 am, Café Noir Call Devin at 805.772.2046 Saturday, June 18: Special guest Devin Wallace will discuss how to reduce and minimize stress.

Simi Valley 1st Monday, 10:00 am Sunrise Christian Fellowship Church Call Dennis at 805.584.2526

Thousand Oaks 4th Thursday, 11:00 am, Location varies Call Darcy at 818.851.9495

Ventura Last Friday, 11:30 am, Carrow’s

Call Vincy at 805.340.9627

Inland Empire/Coachella Valley Lake Arrrowhead 1st Friday, 4:30 pm, Mountain Community Hospital Call Joyce at 909.337.7573

Montclair 1st Saturday, 10:00 am Montclair Community Center Call Ginny at 909.981.7035

Murrieta/Temecula 4th Saturday, 10:00 am, Chancellor Place Call Steve at 951.674.5959

Palm Desert 2nd Wednesday, 6:00 pm, Denny’s Restaurant Call Suellen at 760.776.5740

Palm Desert 2nd Thursday, 10:00 am, Denny’s Restaurant Call Richard at 760.899.4174


Rancho Cucamonga - Moms with MS Rancho Cucamonga Resource Center Call AnaMaria at 909.463.0334 for dates and time.

Riverside 1st Saturday, 10:00 am, Kaiser Call Gilbert at 951.544.1441

Temecula 1st Wednesday, 10:00, Trinity Luthern Church Call Denise at 951.698.9725

Upland Last Wednesday, 10:00 am, Calvary Chapel Call Denise at 909.519.4410

Yucaipa 3rd Tuesday, 2:00 pm, Good Shepherd Church Call Clare at 909.795.5128 or Tom at 909.795.1717

Nevada Henderson Oasis group First Saturday, 11:00 am, HealthSouth Henderson Call Ed at 702.490.6217 or Jerry at 702.285.6479

Las Vegas MS Lunch Club 1st Tuesday, 11:30 am, Los Prados Country Club Call Darlene at 702.240.3210 Note: Must RSVP to attend, and purchase lunch for $10 on day of meeting.

Reno Last Thursday, 6:00 pm, Renown Rehab Facility Call Diane at 775.358.3320

NEW! Reno Newly diagnosed group “Live Life with Passion with MS”4th Thursday, 5:30 pm, The ContinuumCall Dani at 775.827.4257

Truckee 2nd Thursday, 5:30 pm Tahoe Forest Hospital Cafeteria Call Rick at 530.550.0654

San Joaquin Valley

Bakersfield

1st Thursday, 7:00 pm Health South Rehab Hospital Call Carol at 661.363.9747

2nd Wednesday, noon or 4th Wednesday, 9:30 am Lorene’s Coffee Shop Call Sarah at 661.865.6238 or Mary at 661.368.2910

African American Group Call Kim at 661.321.9512

Family Support Group 4th Saturday, 10:00 am Call Kim at 661.321.9512

Fresno

1st Monday, 7:00 pm San Joaquin Valley Rehab Cafeteria Call Karen at 559.431.4570

3rd Thursday, 9:30 am Call Doris at 559.299.2072 or Yolanda at 559.908.4644

Hanford -- NEW day/location! 1st Thursday, 10:00 am, First Christian Church Call Barbara at 559.584.1903 or Debra at 559.585.8054

Lake Isabella Call Jennifer at 760.549.3838

Tehachapi Call Kim at 661.321.9512

Visalia 2nd Saturday, 10:00 am, Call Jim at 559.734.7576 or Sandra at 559.936.9312.


Couples living with MS have unique challenges. Explore ways to develop a team approach to living well with MS. This interactive and energetic workshop will focus on enhancing your communication and problem solving skills, renewing commitment in your relationship, and discovering a sense of power over your MS.

This romantic getaway weekend includes 2 days of interactive group activities that will enhance and improve your ability to communicate with each other. During day one, we will discuss the concept of healthy open communication and how these practices can enhance any relationship. Then you will be able to enjoy an overnight stay at a luxurious hotel. We will come back together for day two where we will learn how to put into practice the ideas explored in day one.

These workshops are open to any couple in a committed relationship, regardless of marital status.

What you will learn:Different communication styles and ways to • make your communication more effective Techniques to address problem solving • issues all couples faceHow MS affects a relationship and • communication, and strategies to address the challenges that come along with these changes

Cost: $50 per couple, includes a Saturday night hotel stay and lunch both days

South Lake Tahoe, CA Saturday & Sunday, June 11-12 12:00 – 4:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Sunday Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Sign me up!All registrations must be mailed or faxed in with payment by May 31, 2011. 12 couples will be chosen on a first come, first served basis. Registrations sent without payment will NOT be accepted. Payment will not be processed unless you are chosen and accept your invitation.

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8 Hours to a Lifetime of

Relationship Satisfaction


Free from Falls A National MS Society Comprehensive Fall Prevention Program

Do you avoid certain activities because you are afraid of falling?Have you experienced one or more falls in the last 6 months?

Free from Falls is an exciting new 10-week series focusing on falls and multiple sclerosis. You will learn how to minimize different hazards and fall risks, how to make changes to daily activities to conserve energy and build confidence to enjoy activities. In the gym you will perform to help you increase your stability, endurance and strength.

The Southern California & Nevada Chapter will offer this 10-week program at three locations —The Marilyn Hilton MS Achievement Center at UCLA, Casa Colina in Pomona, and in Santa Barbara— starting in March. If you

are interested in participating or learning more about Free from Falls, please call 800.344.4867

What will I learn?To increase awareness of fall risks •Ways to minimize fall risk by managing •symptoms, evaluating your environment and increase strength, balance and enduranceTo increase your confidence and improve safety•

Sign me up!

Call 800.344.4867


Little changes that creep into life with MS often get swept under the rug. Over time these physical changes can accumulate and slowly erode a person’s independence and interfere with life’s everyday activities.

Optimal Living with MS helps you improve performance, regain and maintain independence, and overcome challenges. In just 12 weeks, you will learn practical tips and strategies to make life at home and in your community easier, safer and more productive.

Work with a team of rehabilitation professionals in occupational and physical therapy to:

Develop a comprehensive personal •fitness program Understand fatigue and integrate pacing •and energy conservation strategies into everyday activities Evaluate your home environment for •efficiency and safety and more!

Call today for sessions in Santa Barbara, Bakersfield, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire coming this fall. Contact us at 800.344.4867 for more information.

Positive Changes in 12 weeks

Optimal Living with MS When MS changes

Virtual Book Club If you love to read and enjoy discussing books with other book lovers, join the MS Book Club!

Sign me up! 800.344.4867 Visit nationalMSsociety.org/CALcalendar

Wednesday, May 18 at noon On the Road by Jack Kerouac

Wednesday, July 20 at noon Drawing in the Dust by Zoe Klein


Los Angeles County

Glendale – Yoga Yoga at the Village, 1306 Sonora Ave.Thursdays, March 31 - June 27:30 - 8:30 pm

Marina Del Rey – Yoga Angel City Body Kinetics, 4143 Glencoe Ave.Thursdays, March 31 - June 26:30 - 8:00 pm

Redondo Beach – Pilates Mat & ReformerBeach Cities Pilates Center514 N. Prospect, 1st FloorSaturdays, April 2 - June 4 11:00 am - noon5 weeks of mat work & 5 weeks of Reformer

Studio City – Feldenkrais Studio City Library, 12511 Moorpark St. Wednesdays, March 30 - June 111:00 am - noon

Exercise is key to your overall health and wellness. So get moving—and have fun while doing it. Take advantage of a Chapter-sponsored or community-sponsored physical activity class.

The following pages highlight just a few of the many resources for physical activity classes available in your community. When noted, contact the facility or instructor directly to register. Or call 800.344.4867 for additional classes near you.

Active Choices

Eric Small Adaptive Iyengar Yoga Improve your balance, endurance, posture, flexibility, mobility and quality of life. Please bring a mat or beach towel. Cost for 10 weeks: $30.00*

FeldenkraisGentle, non-strenuous movements help improve flexibility & stability and manage stress & pain. Please bring a thick mat and beach towel to class. Cost for 10 weeks: $30.00*

PilatesImprove balance, flexibility and strength. Movements in Pilates reformer classes are done on specialized pieces of equipment and require strong seated balance and transfer skills.Cost for 10 weeks: $45.00*

Training & ConditioningImprove functional levels of fitness. A trainer will create a customized fitness program for each participant in a semi-private group setting.Cost for 10 weeks: $30.00* unless noted

Sign me up for Chapter-sponsored classes!

Mail/fax form on page 31. 800.344.4867. nationalMSsociety.org/CALcalendar


Los Angeles Community Classes

Los Angeles – Yoga USC Occupational Therapy Faculty Practice, 2250 Alcazar St. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:00 – 12:45 pm Gentle therapeutic yoga taught by certified yoga instructor and Occupational Therapist Camille Dieterle. Contact the USC OT Faculty Practice for details at 323.442.3340

Pasadena – Pilates Bodyscape Integrative Physical Therapy, Pasadena Sit & Fit Chair Pilates, Tuesdays, 11:00 am Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase cardiovascular and muscular strength, flexibility, coordination and balance. A chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Classes are small and wheelchair accessible. Cost: $100 for 8-week series. Private & semi-private sessions available for $150 Intro Package (3 Privates + 1 Free Group Class). Call 626.449.3900 or visit www.bodyscapept.com.

Channel IslandsSanta Barbara – Yoga Vista Del Monte, Patio Room, 3775 Modoc Rd.Mondays, March 28 - June 26 (No class 5/30)11:00 am – 12:00 pm -or- Wednesdays, January 12 - March 16, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Santa Barbara – Training & ConditioningCottage Rehab Hospital, 2415 De La Vina St.Tuesdays, March 29 - May 3112:00 – 1:00 pm -or- Thursdays, March 31 - June 2, 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Simi Valley – Yoga Yoga Nook, 2472 Stearns StreetSpecial Yoga Mat SeriesTuesdays, March 29 - May 31 10:30 – 11:30 amCall 805.526.9642 for more Yoga Nook classes.

Enjoying Exercise Join the San Luis Obispo MS Community Circle — a weekly gathering of people living with the effects of MS and other neurological challenges.

What will I learn?

• An enjoyable adaptive exercise program to enhance health and well-being

• Information and practices to help you manage symptoms and maximize personal growth

• Opportunities to socialize and have fun with others

The exercise portion of the Circle is led by interns from the Cal Poly Univ. Kinesiology Department. The fitness program varies from week to week, and sometimes incorporates elements of dance, chi gung, or other movement systems to keep interest level high.

Featured presenter: Devin Wallace, Chapter Programs Manager for San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara counties

Cost: FREE

San Luis Obispo, CAFridays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm First Presbyterian Church at Marsh & Morro

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Call 805.772.2046 to RSVP


Channel Islands Community Classes

Ventura – Aquatics Ventura Aquatics Center, 901 S. Kimball Rd. Call 805.654.7511 or visit cityofventura.net/aquatics for more info about water exercise classes suitable for people with MS.

Avila Bay – Adaptive YogaWednesdays, 1:30 – 2:30 pmAvila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, 6699 Bay Laurel Place. Call instructor Alysha Tree-Stalsworth at 805.904.7318. (Special thanks to club manager, Nancy Terrell)

San Luis Obispo – YogaSan Luis Obispo Veterans Memorial Building, 804 Grand Ave. Meets Mondays & Wednesdays. Beginners: 5:15 - 6:15 pm; All levels: 6:30 - 7:45 pm. Contact instructor Shoosh Crotzer, who has extensive experience with MS at 805.772.3560.

San Luis Obispo - AquaticsThe San Luis Obispo Parks and Rec Dept. offers a water exercise class which can accommodate special needs. (Note: pool temp is 88 degrees.) Call the SLO Swim Center at 805.781.7288. The Swim Center is located at Sinsheimer Park, 902 Southwood. Call San Luis Sports Therapy at 805.788.0805 if you wish to use the pool with instruction/supervision from a physical therapist.

NevadaNevada Community Classes

Las Vegas – In Balance Howard Lieburn Senior Center 6230 Garwood Ave. 1st. 2nd, 3rd Tuesdays, 12:00 - 1:00pm Gentle exercises with a variety of props, including exercise balls and resistance bands. The workout is a sassy combination of Yoga,

Pilates, Feldenkrais, weight resistance and chi ball methods. Instructor will adapt exercises to accommodate all fitness and mobility levels. Call instructor Doris Poders Carlson at 702.488.5224 for more info or to register.

Las Vegas – MS Zen Los Prados Country Club, 5150 Los Prados Cir.1st, 3rd, 4th Fridays, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm This class provides opportunities to combine yoga with meditation. Participants will learn techniques to reduce stress and aid in general health and well being, including breathing exercises. The instructor adapts poses and exercises to the abilities of participants. Call instructor Jeanette Davison at 702.716.8865 for more info or to register.

Inland Empire/Coachella ValleyPalm Desert - Yoga Tuesdays, March 22 - May 24 10:30 - 11:30 am Haberkorn Health Center, 41555 Cook St. #160

Inland Empire/Coachella Community Classes

Claremont – Yoga for people with MSMondays, 6:00 – 7:00 pmPomona Valley Health Center, 1601 Monte VistaCost: $65 for 10 classesFor more information call 951.235.1117.

Palm Springs - Adaptive Yoga Thursdays, 11:30 – 12:30pm1180 N. Indian Canyon Dr., 3rd floor of El Mirador; Cost: $5.00 per classFor info and to register call 760.416.4864.

Riverside – Yoga FUN Yoga studio, 75 W Blaine St. or ~ Inland Yoga, Tibbetts studio 3742 Tibbetts St., Suite 202


Classes taught by Christie Hall, who has trained with Eric Small and has extensive experience with MS. For more info, please e-mail [email protected] or call 909.534.6952.

Temecula - AquaticsSW Family YMCA, 29119 Margarita Rd.Water Therapy Class in a cool pool with a lift offered twice a week. Cost: free for members; $5 non members. Call 951.677.YMCA (9622) for more info.

San Joaquin Valley

Bakersfield – YogaArthritis Adaptive Aquatics Center1800 Westwind Dr., Building 500 Thursdays, March 31 - June 210:30 - 11:30 am

Bakersfield – Training & Conditioning Total Woman Fitness, 9901 HagemanTuesdays, March 29 - May 31Sessions between 10:30 am - 12:00 pmCost: $45.00

San Joaquin Community Classes

Clovis - VarietyClovis Adult School offers adaptive fitness classes: dance, Pilates, t’ai chi, yoga and much more. Call 559.327.2842 for more information.

Bakersfield - YogaCatholic Healthcare West offers free adaptive yoga classes at Mercy Hospital, Mercy Southwest Hospital, and Memorial Hospital. Contact Sally Baker at [email protected] or 661.332.5371 for day, time, and location.

Fresno - Training/StretchSan Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital has an adaptive gym with two locations, and offers circuit training classes and “Stretch It Out” and

balance classes. Cost; $100 Initiation fee and $35 monthly dues. Contact 559.431.2635 ext. 119 for more information. Hanford - Personal TrainingIn Shape Health Club, 325 N 11th Ave. Personal trainers for adaptive one-on-one training. Call 559.585.6555 for info.

Visalia1616 W. Mineral King AveYoga for MS classes offered Tuesdays, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm. Cost: $65 for 6 classes (good for 3 months). Visit www.valleyyoga.net or call 559.786.6068 for info.

Yoga with Eric SmallDiagnosed with MS more than 50 years ago, Eric Small, a certified Iyengar yoga instructor, is a vibrant testament to yoga’s power to cope with MS. Yoga with Eric Small is a special video adapted for people with MS or other disabilities. With this 100-minute DVD, you can move logically through a sequence of breathing, postures and guided relaxation. Options are provided for individuals who are ambulatory and non-ambulatory, who have comfortable sitting balance and some upper body strength.

If you have never experienced yoga before, we strongly encourage you to consult a yoga professional to identify modifications to meet your special needs. If you have been a yoga participant, you may use this DVD to help continue your work at home.

Call 800.344.4867 to borrow a free copy from our lending library or to purchase a DVD for $15.


Celebrating Independence July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular

For the Hollywood Bowl’s annual great American extravaganza, Daryl Hall & John Oates, members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame will join the orchestra for a night of classic hits, plus spectacular fireworks and good old-fashioned American music to celebrate our country’s 235th birthday!

Cost: Discounted tickets range from $12 - $52, and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parking: Parking is not included. On site parking is available. People with a disabled license plate or placard may call Dept. 12 at 323.850.2125 for parking reservations or for park & ride tickets. Park & ride locations are available throughout Greater LA and all buses are wheelchair accessible. Accessibility: Due to the size and elevation of this site, we recommend use of motorized wheelchairs/scooters.

Dining: Pack a picnic to enjoy at one of the Bowl’s many picnic areas or order dinner to your seat by calling 323.850.1885 or visiting www.patinagroup.com. Attire: Dress in layers as the day starts off warm but cools into the night. Show holiday spirit by wearing red, white and blue.

Hollywood, CA Monday, July 4, 2011 7:30 – 10:30 pm Hollywood Bowl, 2301 North Highland Ave.

Sign me up! Advance phone reservations required. Call Tiffany Jordan at 310.479.4456 or 800.344.4867 to reserve tickets by May 31st. Tickets will be held (not mailed) at Will Call, Handicap Window #13.

Hollywood Bowl Nights The Hollywood Bowl will donate free tickets for five different concert dates this summer. Call Tiffany at 310.479.4456 for details and to reserve your seats.

In Los Angeles County


Music as Medicine

In Los Angeles County

You know that listening to and creating music can make life more enjoyable. But did you know it also has the potential to improve coordination, walking, balance, memory and other cognitive functions? Or that it can help relieve stress and depression? Join musician and songwriter Devin Wallace for an inspiring, interactive musical experience, where you’ll both discuss and make music.

What will I learn? About recent research on the therapeutic •benefits of music Some new songs (drawn from a •repertoire of more than 100 years of American music) How music can be used on a daily basis to •enhance mental and physical functioning

Featured speaker:Devin Wallace, programs manager for the San Luis Obispo and northern Santa Barbara County areas, has been writing and performing music for 40 years. He is a published songwriter and has composed music for productions on National Public Radio, for educational videos, and several theatre companies in the Northwest.

Cost: FREE

West Los Angeles, CA Wednesday, May 256:30 – 8:00 pm National MS Society office 2440 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 115


In Channel Islands

Mindfulness Meditation

Is It Depression... Or Fatigue?

According to a recent study published in the journal “Neurology,” a mindfulness meditation (MM) program has been shown to reduce fatigue, anxiety and depression for up to 6 months in patients with MS. Previous studies showed that MM can lower stress, chronic pain, drug use, and binge eating— and can improve concentration, memory, self-awareness, creativity and quality of life measures.

What will I learn? • What mindfulness meditation is and how

it differs from other forms of meditation • Physical & mental health benefits of MM • Instructions (and experience) in guided

and silent meditation practices • Available resources to help you start and

maintain a MM practice

Featured presenter: Chapter Programs Manager Devin Wallace has been a meditation practitioner since 1972, taught meditation at the ARISE Stroke Recovery Center in Seattle, Washington, and has co-founded several meditation groups.

Cost: FREE

Arroyo Grande, CA Tuesday, June 14 • 6:00 – 8:00 pm United Methodist Church, 275 N. Halcyon Rd.

Paso Robles, CAThursday, June 2 • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Paso Robles Senior Center, 270 Scott

What will I learn? • How are depression and fatigue

expressed in the body, and how do they differ?

• What are the causes of fatigue and how can one recharge the mind and body connection?

• What are the signs of depression? What’s the link between some medications for MS and increased rates of depression and how you can increase your ability to identify the warning signs for depression before it progresses/

• How to discuss both issues with your doctor

Featured presenter: Theresa Mortilla, MFT (License # MFC 39645) is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She also has lived with the challenges of MS for many years, so she has first-hand knowledge of the topics covered in class. Theresa has led sessions of the Chapter’s “Living Well with MS” program in San Luis Obispo.

Cost: FREE

Morro Bay, CA6 Saturdays, May 7 - June 11 10:00 – 11:00 am 895 Napa Avenue, #B6

Sign me up! Mail or fax form on page 31. Call 800.344.4867.



In Channel Islands

Multiple sclerosis is one of the most misunderstood diseases, and this can make it particularly hard on families. Learn about MS and its treatment, and also about the many programs and services that the National MS Society provides to help those living with the disease. There will be plenty of time for questions & answers. There will be a presentation at 10 am in Spanish, and a presentation at 12 pm in English.

What will I learn? What is MS? • Who does it affect? • How is it diagnosed?• What treatments are available?• What progress is being made towards •finding a cure?

What is the Society doing to help find a •cure and to serve the needs of those living with the disease?

What other local resources are available for •families affected by MS?

Featured presenter: Mercy Willard is the Director of Community Development and Outreach

Cost: FREE program, includes lunch

Santa Maria, CA Saturday, May 21 10:00 – 11:30 am, Spanish language presentation & lunch, 12:30 – 2:00 pm, English language presentation & lunch, Miramonte Community Center, 620 E. Sunrise Dr.

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Neighborhood MS Lunch & LearnA Bilingual Program


Learn from leading researchers about the causes of MS and how research efforts in this area may lead to treatments and even finding a cure. This DVD program highlights specific studies in the areas of the causes of MS, such as immunologic, environmental, infectious, genetic, and the Possible link between chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) and MS.

Each participant will receive a workbook full of valuable information.

Cost: FREE

Hosted by the following community self-help groups:

Santa Clarita, CA Thursday, June 9 6:30 – 8:00 pm Blessed Katari Catholic Church 22508 Copper Hill Dr.

Tehachapi, CA Saturday, April 16 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Best Rate Mortgage building 20430 Brian Way, Suite 1A

Who? Why? How?Searching for the

Cause of MS Women deal with a unique set of physical needs, and having multiple sclerosis can further complicate matters. Learn useful techniques for handling various issues related to problems in some women with MS including: bladder, bowel and sexual intimacy.

Featured presenter: Paige Talley is a Physical Therapist and Women’s Care Coordinator for TERRIO Therapy-Fitness in Bakersfield. She specializes in health issues unique to women.

Cost: FREE program, includes light refreshments

Bakersfield, CA Tuesday, May 311:15 am Total Woman Fitness Center, 9901 Hageman

Managing Intimate Issues

Sign me up! Mail or fax form on page 31. Call 800.344.4867.


In San Joaquin Valley & LA County


There is a science to lifting, and failure to learn the basics can lead to unnecessary and often severe injury. Caregiving is challenging enough in itself without adding physical risks!

In this workshop, you will receive information on how to properly help your patient or loved one transfer and learn the proper body mechanics during transfers, get up after a fall, or walk with assistance when necessary. These techniques take practice before they become second nature, and that’s what the workshop will provide. You’ll learn to cue yourself each time you assist so you won’t fall back into bad habits when the stress is on.

Don’t miss this valuable training opportunity for professional caregivers and family caregivers. Even if you learned these basics before, a refresher course will ensure that you haven’t forgotten important information that can preserve your back and your peace of mind.

What will I learn? How to properly help your patient or loved •one transfer

Learn the proper body mechanics during •transfers

How to properly help your patient get up •after a fall

How to properly help your patient or loved •one walk with assistance

Featured presenters: Danielle Meglio, COTA/L, MLD/CDT teaches at Loma Linda University in the occupational therapy department. She specializes in education, wellness & exercise classes. Danielle is an

instructor for the Optimal Living Program for MS.

Brandi Sharp works in the acute and outpatient setting at Eisenhower Medical Center and is an instructor for the Optimal Living Program for MS.

Cost: FREE program

Palm Desert, CA Wednesday, May 46:00 - 8:00 pm University of California, Riverside, Palm Desert Location, 75080 Frank Sinatra Dr., B114-117

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The Art of Safe Transfer

In the Coachella Valley


In Nevada

Parenting with Fatigue“Parenting with Fatigue” is an evening for the whole family. Children will enjoy a unique and fun “Night at the Museum” that includes attention-catching automatronic dinosaurs, hands-on explorations that teach about natural history, and science experiments led by the specialists from Mad Science. Parents will learn ways to manage fatigue and conserve energy, as well as how to talk with your family about MS and fatigue issues. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other families, like yours, in a fun and exciting environment. The program will conclude with a parent/child interactive project.

What will we learn?Adults will learn:

Ways to manage fatigue and •conserve energy How to talk with your family about •MS and fatigue Strategies for keeping parent/child •interactions positive

Children will learn: Interesting facts about natural history •museum displays Cooperation during hands-on •museum activities Principles of science used in participatory •experiments lead by specialists from Mad Science

Featured presenters: Lisa Frazer, RN nurses at The Neurosciences Institute at Sunrise Health, where she works with patients who have MS, epilepsy, and

other neurologic challenges. She has been a nurse for over twenty years, and is a parent and grandparent.

Jill Jones, LCSW, is Senior Director of Regional Operations at the Southern California & Nevada Chapter. She is a mom to a beautiful daughter.

Cost: FREE program

Each registrant may bring one adult guest and up to three children, ages 7 and up. (Note: minimum age for a child to attend is 7, due to age appropriate activities planned for the evening.)

Las Vegas, NV Friday, May 66:00 – 9:00 pm Las Vegas Natural History Museum900 Las Vegas Blvd. North

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In Nevada

Diet & MSThe Nutrition Connection

Can your diet and what you eat actually affect the course of multiple sclerosis?

Learn from registered dietitian Denise Nowack, RD about the important role good nutrition can play. She will discuss the importance of proper nutrition in MS from diagnosis throughout life with the disease. Learn how what you eat can help in managing MS symptoms. Denise will also share simple strategies that can make eating well an easy part of everyday living.

Cost: FREE program, includes light refreshments

Henderson, NV Tuesday, April 196:45 – 8:30 pm Nevada Senior Services, Inc. Adult Day Care Center of Henderson 1201 Nevada State Dr.

Reno, NV Wednesday, May 116:00 – 8:00 pm Kietzke Plaza4600 Kietzke Lane, Building B Room 111

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New MS Care Options in NevadaBeginning in July, 2011, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health will open the doors of a new program for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. This multidimensional program will offer a variety of services to help meet the needs of this patient group including diagnostic services, neurological assessment, psychological evaluation, advanced treatment, brain imaging, clinical trials, cognitive rehabilitation, psychiatric counseling, and Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy services, as well as caregiver programs.

For more information, contact 702.483.6000 or visit www.ccf.org/brainhealth. Nevada locations include Las Vegas and Reno.


The caregiver’s journey is an aspect of chronic illness that easily gets overlooked right up until the moment when a family caregiver finds themselves feeling isolated, overwhelmed, drained, depressed and even physically and emotionally burned out. This workshop is designed to provide family caregivers with ideas, techniques and resources designed to avoid this common scenario and enhance their well-being.

What will I learn?

The phases of the caregiver’s journey•

The 3 traits of effective caregivers•

How to build a support network•

Where to find help (and how to ask for it!)•

Depression-fighting strategies for •caregivers

A step-by-step strategy for caregiver •self-empowerment

In addition, plenty of time will be set aside for questions, discussion, and sharing.

Featured presenter: Jon Strum, The Coach for Caregivers. In 1997, Jon’s wife, Jeanne, was diagnosed with secondary progressive MS. Jon’s background as a successful business coach combined with over a dozen years of caregiving experience has uniquely qualified him to create a specialized one-on-one life coaching program designed specifically for family caregivers.

West Los Angeles, CA Thursday, May 126:30 – 8:00 pm National MS Society office 2440 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 115

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The Caregiver Workshop

Family/Caregiver Workshop If you are a family member of caregiver of a person with MS, don’t miss this great opportunity to learn about available resources available n the Fresno community.

Fresno, CA Tuesday, May 105:30 – 7:30 pm Valley Caregiver Resource Center 3845 N Clark Street, Suite 201

Presented by the National MS Society in collaboration with the Valley Caregiver Resource Center


800.344.4867


For Caregivers


Life is stressful enough. Family responsibilities, career obligations — even the everyday grind of battling rush-hour traffic, racing to the supermarket and getting the laundry done — can contribute to raising our anxiety level. When you add in the responsibility of caring for a loved one with a chronic illness, life can sometimes seem overwhelming. Talking and sharing with others can alleviate some of the stress and isolation that we sometimes feel.

Telephone Group Mondays, 5:30 — 7:00 pm Join us via teleconference and connect with others with similar experiences, share resources and receive information that can help you support your loved one. This group is facilitated by caregiver and caregiver coach Jon Strum.

Call Mary Ann Holm at 800.344.4867 or 310.479.4456 to sign up and receive the toll-free dial-in information.

Bakersfield in-person group Meets the last Saturday of each month.

Call Kim Kotrla at 661.321.9512 for details.

Caregiver Support Groups

Bike MS: Coastal ChallengeOctober 1 & 2, 2011 • bikeMSsocal.org

Bike MS: Vegas ChallengeNovember 12 & 13, 2011 • bikeMSnevada.org

“I was diagnosed with MS just over 7 years ago and am proud to say that I have been able to ride for MS 4 of the 7 years. With my initial diagnosis there was no way I could ride my bike; I went from riding 3-4 times a week to nothing. Although I have been fortunate to have my legs back, there is always the fear that there might be a day when it will all be taken away from me again. I know with the funds raised by the Bike MS events that day is further

Coastal Challenge

Jennica


We offer Direct Financial Assistance to people with MS and their families to help access needed services that are not available using other resources or insurance. The program is based on financial need and offers funding for the following services:

MEDICAL CAREMS Physician Consult program: Funding for one-time consult with an MS specialty neurologist. Must have limited geographic and/or insurance resources.

Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy: In-home evaluation and five to six follow-up visits for a person who cannot leave home.

Individual counseling/telecounseling sessions: 6–10 visits per year with a licensed therapist who is experienced in MS.

SUPPORT SERVICESSherak Emergency Fund: Funding for unexpected one-time situations (food, rent, utilities). Official documentation demonstrating proof of emergency is required. Limit: up to $300 within an 18-month period.

Durable Medical Equipment: Share of cost for durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, hand rails, etc.). Limit: up to $400/year.

Rhoda Goetz Home Assistance Fund: Provided through a licensed home care agency for a person experiencing an exacerbation or post-hospital visit who does not have a caregiver. Limit: Up to

100 hours per year in combination with Grisanti Respite Fund if needed.

Rhoda Goetz Personal Care Fund:Beauty/Wellness• : A fund to assist individuals who face barriers to maintaining healthy personal hygiene and care. Gain access to services such as hair, skin and nail care. Limit up to $120/year.Chore Service Program• : Assistance for house cleaning service. Limit: up to $300/year.

SUPPORT FOR FAMILY MEMBERSGrisanti Respite Fund: Provided through a licensed home care agency for the family member who is a full-time care partner and needs time off. Limit: up to 100 hours/year in combination with Rhoda Goetz Home Assistance Fund if needed.

Supporting the Family: A fund to take care of special out-of-the ordinary family needs (i.e. school pictures, sports uniforms, etc.) Limit: up to $300/year.

Checks are made out and sent directly to the vendor. For more information, call 800.344.4867 or 310.479.4456 or visit nationalMSsociety.org/cal to download an application.

Financial AssistanceA Helping Hand When It’s Needed Most


Name: __________________________________

Date of diagnosis: _____________ Age: _______

Address: _________________________________

City: ___________________________________

Zip: ____________________________________

Phone: __________________________________

E-mail: __________________________________

Mobility device used (if any): ________________

________________________________________

I’d like to register for these program(s):

8 Hours to Relationship Satisfaction (South Lake

Tahoe- $50/couple; pay on next page)

Partner's name:_________________________

Active Choices (pay on next page for Chapter-

sponsored exercise classes. Check p. 16 - 19 for cost.)

Fitness series type:

City: _______________Day: _______________

Art of Safe Transfer (Palm Desert - 5/4)

____ # attending

Guest name(s): ________________________

Relationship to person with MS: __________

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Be Your Best Advocate ____ # attending

Guest name(s): ________________________

City:_________________________________

Sign Me Up! Mail or fax registration to your local National MS Society office. Or register online at

nationalMSsociety.org/CALcalendar

Antelope/Santa Clarita Valley Office1669 West Avenue J, Suite 309Lancaster, CA 93534661.948.6875 fax

Channel Islands Office14 West Valerio St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101805.563.1489 fax

Coachella Valley Office73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 103Palm Desert, CA 92260760.776.5742 fax

Kern County Office1800 30th St., Ste 105, Bakersfield, CA 93301661.321.9518 fax

Inland Empire Office869 E. Foothill Blvd., Ste I, Upland, CA 91786909.949.0766 fax

Los Angeles Office2440 S. Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 115Los Angeles, CA 90064310.479.4436 fax

Northern Nevada Office4600 Kietzke Ln., Ste K-225, Reno, NV 89502775.827.3167 fax

Southern Nevada Office5463 S. Durango Drive, Suite D-115 Las Vegas, NV 89113702.736.2487 fax

San Joaquin Valley Office7472 N. Fresno Street, Suite 210 Fresno, CA 93720559.439.1745 fax

For more info call 800.344.4867. Registration form continued on next page

Total Enclosed $ _______________

Check enclosed or Charge my: Visa MasterCard AmEx Discover

Account # _________________ Exp. _____Name on Card ____________________________

In consideration of your acceptance of this application, I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the National MS Society, Southern California Chapter (NMSS) or any other people connected with this program, their agents, representatives and assign for any and all injuries suffered by, or illness to, myself resulting in participation in this program. I give the NMSS permission to use my name and my guests’ names, photograph or other media taken of us during the event for promotional materials, publications or on the NMSS Web site.

Signature: _________________________________________________________Date: _____________

Caregiver Workshop

Fresno West LA

____ # attending

Guest name(s): ______________________

Relationship to person with MS: ________

CogniFitness (pay below; check p.5 for cost.)

City:_______________________________

Depression or Fatigue (Morro Bay)

_____ # attending

Guest name(s): _____________________

Diet & MS _______ # attending

Henderson Reno

Guest name(s): ______________________

Emotional Wellness (teleseries)

____ # attending

Dates/times attending: _______________

Guest name(s): ____________________

Music as Medicine (West LA - 5/25)

_____ # attending

Mindfulness Meditation ____ # attending

Arroyo Grande Paso Robles

Guest name(s): _____________________

Neighborhood MS Lunch & Learn (Santa

Maria - 5/21)

____ # attending English Spanish

Guest name(s): _____________________

Parenting with Fatigue (Las Vegas - 5/6)

_____ # attending

Guest name(s) & age(s): ______________

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Who? Why? How? _______ # attending

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