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All-Chapter Loved Ones – ALS Online Support Group
All-Chapter Loved Ones – ALS Online Support Group
Facilitator: Kim Venezia, LMFT 510-569-3631 or kvenezia@alsagoldenwest.org Contact Kim for information on joining the group via Zoom!
*CANCELED* Walnut Creek/East Bay – ALS Caregiver Online Support Group
*CANCELED* Walnut Creek/East Bay – ALS Caregiver Online Support Group
Starting the month of August, the Walnut Creek/East Bay - ALS Caregiver Online Support Group will no longer meet. We invite you to join us for one or more of our other online support groups. Please see our calendar. Contact Facilitator Margie Petrakis, RRT, RN, for information on how to participate: mpetrakis@alsagoldenwest.org
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All-Chapter ALS Online Support Group
All-Chapter ALS Online Support Group
Contact facilitator for information on how to participate via Zoom! Facilitator: Kim C. Venezia, LMFT, 510-569-3631 or kvenezia@alsagoldenwest.org
ALS Golden West Community: Connect, Support, Chat
ALS Golden West Community: Connect, Support, Chat
Contact Care Managers Robin Eller, RCP at reller@alsagoldenwest.org or 661-364-1913, or Kathleen Kelsey, RCP at kkelsey@alsagoldenwest.org or 818-292-4315 for information on how to participate using Zoom!
San Fernando Valley Online Support Group
San Fernando Valley Online Support Group
Contact facilitator Emma Karavardanyan, M.A. for information on how to participate via Zoom! 747-282-8177 or ekaravardanyan@alsagoldenwest.org
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Turlock/Central Valley Online Support Group
Turlock/Central Valley Online Support Group
Please contact facilitator, Kathleen Kelsey, for information on how to join via Zoom! Kathleen Kelsey, RCP: kkelsey@alsagoldenwest.org; 818-292-4315
Sonoma and Surrounding Counties Loved Ones Online Support Group
Sonoma and Surrounding Counties Loved Ones Online Support Group
Please Contact Facilitator: Sara Holiday at sholiday@alsagoldenwest.org or (707) 727-5151 for details on how to participate!
*CANCELED* Hawaii Caregiver of ALS/FTD Online Support Group
*CANCELED* Hawaii Caregiver of ALS/FTD Online Support Group
The Hawaii Caregiver of ALS/FTD Online Support Group is canceled for the month of August. The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 13. Please contact Regional Care Manager Rex for information on how to participate via Zoom! Facilitator: Rex Like, MA rlike@alsagoldenwest.org; 808-219-9036
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Trach and Vent Online Support Group
Trach and Vent Online Support Group
Contact Facilitators: Robin Eller, RCP: 661-364-1913 or reller@alsagoldenwest.org or Kathleen Kelsey, RCP: (818) 292-4315 or kkelsey@alsagoldenwest.org for more information about how to participate via Zoom.
Ventura County Caregiver Online Support Group
Ventura County Caregiver Online Support Group
Contact Emma for information on how to join virtually using Zoom! Facilitator: Emma Karavardanyan, M.A 747-282-8177 or ekaravardanyan@alsagoldenwest.org
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*SCHEDULE CHANGE* Adaptive Yoga/Assisted Movement and Guided Meditation
*SCHEDULE CHANGE* Adaptive Yoga/Assisted Movement and Guided Meditation
Starting in August, the Adaptive Yoga/Assisted Movement and Guided Meditation will now meet on the second Monday each month, 1-2pm PT via Zoom. Adaptive Yoga for ALS is a fully seated or reclining practice, using a loved one or partner, to enjoy guided meditation, assisted movement and body work. This class is taught by Laura…
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Online Bereavement Support Group
Online Bereavement Support Group
An additional time slot has been added for our monthly meeting for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one to ALS. Contact Support Group Facilitator Daniel Potapshyn, MA at 707-861-0257 or dpotapshyn@alsagoldenwest.org to participate via Zoom!
All-Chapter LGBTQIA+ ALS Online Support Group
All-Chapter LGBTQIA+ ALS Online Support Group
All LGBTQIA+ people living with ALS and their family, friends, loved ones and allies are welcome to attend this meeting. Some meetings will be general discussion and check-in, and others may feature special guest speakers. Please feel free to contact group facilitator Daniel via phone, email, or text for information on how to attend via…
Online Bereavement Support Group
Online Bereavement Support Group
A monthly meeting for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one to ALS. Contact Support Group Facilitator Daniel Potapshyn, MA at 707-861-0257 or dpotapshyn@alsagoldenwest.org to participate via Zoom!
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Hawaii Men’s ALS Online Support Group
Hawaii Men’s ALS Online Support Group
Please contact Regional Care Manager Rex for information on how to participate via Zoom! Facilitator: Rex Like, MA rlike@alsagoldenwest.org; 808-219-9036
*SCHEDULE CHANGE* Sonoma and Surrounding Counties ALS Online Support Group
*SCHEDULE CHANGE* Sonoma and Surrounding Counties ALS Online Support Group
The Sonoma and Surrounding Counties ALS Online Support Group will now meet from 1:00 PM-2:00 PM PDT instead of 1:00 PM-2:30 PM PDT. Please Contact Facilitator: Sara Holiday at sholiday@alsagoldenwest.org or (707) 727-5151 for details on how to participate!
Grupo de apoyo en español de ELA / Spanish Language ALS Online Support Group
Grupo de apoyo en español de ELA / Spanish Language ALS Online Support Group
Por favor, comuníquese con Debbie Joy para obtener instrucciones. Please contact facilitator Debbie Joy, MHA for information on how to join using Zoom! Debbie Joy, MHA: 562-741-8138; djoy@alsagoldenwest.org
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Riverside County Online Support Group
Riverside County Online Support Group
Contact Crystal for information on how to participate using Zoom! Facilitator: Crystal Galvan, RRT 747-284-3003, cgalvan@alsagoldenwest.org
Carson Online Support Group
Carson Online Support Group
Contact Brandon for information on how to participate via Zoom! Facilitator: Brandon Whatley, B.S., OTA 818-699-2280 or bwhatley@alsagoldenwest.org
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*SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER* Walnut Creek/East Bay – ALS Online Support Group
*SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER* Walnut Creek/East Bay – ALS Online Support Group
Special guest speaker, Greg Merrill, LCSW with UCSF will provide an overview of palliative care. Contact Facilitator Margie Petrakis, RRT, RN, for information on how to participate: mpetrakis@alsagoldenwest.org
Glendale Online Support Group
Glendale Online Support Group
Please contact Regional Care Manager Cynthia Marks, RT for information on how to participate using Zoom! cmarks@alsagoldenwest.org or 909-736-5677
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ALS Golden West Ventura/Santa Barbara County: Connect, Support, Chat
ALS Golden West Ventura/Santa Barbara County: Connect, Support, Chat
Contact Kathleen for information on how to join online using Zoom! Facilitator: Kathleen Kelsey, RCP 818-292-4315 or kkelsey@alsagoldenwest.org
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ALS Golden West All-Hawaii: Connect, Support, Chat
ALS Golden West All-Hawaii: Connect, Support, Chat
Please contact Regional Care Manager Rex for information on how to participate via Zoom! Facilitator: Rex Like, MA rlike@alsagoldenwest.org; 808-219-9036
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Pomona Online Support Group
Pomona Online Support Group
Call Roshandra for information on how to participate using Zoom! Facilitator: Roshandra Edwards M. Ed. 213-898-3388, redwards@alsagoldenwest.org
Palo Alto – ALS Online Support Group
Palo Alto – ALS Online Support Group
Contact Shannan for information on how to join virtually using Zoom! Facilitator: Shannan Sonnicksen, LCSW, MPH 510-342-9313, ssonnicksen@alsagoldenwest.org
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SoCal Loved Ones Support Group
SoCal Loved Ones Support Group
Please contact Regional Care Manager Crystal Galvan, RRT for information on how to participate via Zoom at 747-284-3003 or cgalvan@alsagoldenwest.org.
*CANCELED* San Francisco and Surrounding Counties ALS Online Support Group
*CANCELED* San Francisco and Surrounding Counties ALS Online Support Group
1:00-3:00 PM Fourth Friday of each month The San Francisco and Surrounding Counties ALS Online Support Group will not meet this month and the next meeting will be on Friday, September 22. For information on how to participate via Zoom, contact Facilitator: Trung Ton, BA Kin, 510-753-0395; tton@alsagoldenwest.org
All-Chapter Support Group for Unpartnered People with ALS
All-Chapter Support Group for Unpartnered People with ALS
A chapter wide support group for people living with ALS who do not have a partner/spouse on this journey. For more information and to register, please contact Sara Holiday at sholiday@alsagoldenwest.org or 707-727-5151.
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San Luis Obispo – ALS Online Support Group
San Luis Obispo – ALS Online Support Group
Please contact facilitator Julie Scurich for information on how to participate via Zoom! Julie Scurich, OTR/L. ATP: 831-247-9878; jscurich@alsagoldenwest.org
John Gill Central Coast (Monterey Bay) ALS Support Group
John Gill Central Coast (Monterey Bay) ALS Support Group
Contact Julie for information on how to participate using Zoom! Facilitator: Julie Scurich, OTR/L, ATP: (831) 247-9878; jscurich@alsagoldenwest.org
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Paddling to Defeat ALS
On Sunday, August 27th, 2023, paddlers from all over the world will take to the waters off Southern California in the 46th annual Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race, the premier and most historical paddleboard race in the world. This year - 2023 - will be Tom Horton's 17th Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race. He is raising funds…
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ALS Awareness Day with the LA Dodgers
ALS Awareness Day with the LA Dodgers
We can’t wait to see you at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, August 29 for the 7:10 PM PDT game against the Diamondbacks. Help us kick off our Walk season and begin the countdown to the 2023 Golden West Walk to Defeat ALS events in Inland Empire, Kern County, and Los Angeles! Tickets are sold out,…