08 Lagunitas Brewing Company has joined the movement for a world free of MS by donating 100% of the beer proceeds to the National MS Society for this one night. We will have an appetizer buffet and feature Chicago Blues Recording Artist Steve Fruend and his Blues Trio. Purchase tickets at the door or online at http://can.nationalmssociety.org. Santa Rosa Walk MS Team Captains who have the most ticket sales in support of their team will win the night’s beer proceeds towards their team’s fundraising!
Mendocino: Managing Fatigue in MS February 9th, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Mendocino Coast District Hospital Redwoods Room 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Being able to successfully manage your fatigue is an accomplishment when you have MS. Cognition, balance and quality of life are affected when fatigue is a chronic challenge. Find out what steps you can take to proactively deal with this significant MS condition. Dr. Gail Widener is an Associate Professor at Samuel Merritt University’s physical therapy program and has served on the Chapter’s Clinical Advisory Committee since 1999. She received a PhD in Physiology with a focus in neuroscience and has a strong interest in balance issues that impact people with MS. Her experience brings practical solutions for people living with MS that can help improve life quality. Please register by February 8 by calling 1-800-344-4867 or online at http://can.nationalmssociety.org.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES WINTER 2012 Santa Rosa: Fighting MS Step by Step January 12th, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Santa Rosa Community Center 2060 West College Ave. As we approach Walk MS in April, it is a time to celebrate the progress of research and the impact of individuals joining the movement. In 2012, the Society spent $44 million to support 350 research projects around the world. Since its founding in 1946, the Society has spent over $761 million to advance MS research. Dr. Waubant is currently an Associate Professor in Neurology at the UCSF MS Center. She is also the Nancy Davis Medical Director, and heads a collaboration between six American MS Centers recognized as Centers of Excellence. Dr. Waubant will share exciting new research and what is changing for those living with MS.
SANTA ROSA: RELATIONSHIP MATTERS 8-Hours to a Lifetime of Relationship Satisfaction February 2nd and 3rd Having a healthy relationship is hard work even in the best of times. MS can make it even harder. When you know how to take charge as a couple, MS doesn’t have to rule your relationship. This program can help you strengthen your partnership and minimize the impact of MS on your life. The workshop is open to any couple in a committed relationship, regardless of marital status. Through interactive group activities, you’ll learn and apply skills to deal with common relationship challenges. Program fee includes