Calendar of Activities and Events
There is always something going on at the Golden West Chapter. Please check out our calendar to see what is happening this month and to save the date for future activities and events. From our monthly support groups to our community outreach events, there are many opportunities for you and your family to connect with us. Select subscribe to have these be a part of your personal calendar as well!
Calendar of Events
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2023 Lou Gehrig Day
Major League Baseball will honor the legacy of Lou Gehrig and all those who have been impacted by ALS throughout their 2023 season. The goal is to celebrate the ALS…
2023 Lou Gehrig Day with the Los Angeles Dodgers
2023 Lou Gehrig Day with the Los Angeles Dodgers
Major League Baseball's Lou Gehrig Day celebrates the legacy of Lou Gehrig and all those impacted by the disease that bears his name. This league-wide, annual event began in 2021…
2023 Lou Gehrig Day with the San Francisco Giants
2023 Lou Gehrig Day with the San Francisco Giants
The focus of the official Lou Gehrig Day is to honor the legacy of Lou Gehrig and all those lost to the disease that bears his name; to raise ALS…
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The Bay Trail Training Ride – Napa Valley Ride to Defeat ALS
The Bay Trail Training Ride – Napa Valley Ride to Defeat ALS
In partnership with event sponsor XL Construction and led by Event Co-Chair Bruce Friedricks, we welcome you to join us at East Brother Beer Company in Pt. Richmond at 9:30…
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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!
Adaptive Yoga/Assisted Movement and Guided Meditation
Adaptive Yoga/Assisted Movement and Guided Meditation
1st Tuesday 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…
Walnut Creek/East Bay – ALS Caregiver Online Support Group
Walnut Creek/East Bay – ALS Caregiver Online Support Group
Contact Facilitator Margie Petrakis, RRT, RN, for information on how to participate: mpetrakis@alsagoldenwest.org
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All-Chapter Trach and Vent Online Support Group
All-Chapter 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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Hathaway-Dinwiddie sponsored Training Ride – Napa Valley Ride to Defeat ALS
Hathaway-Dinwiddie sponsored Training Ride – Napa Valley Ride to Defeat ALS
Led by consummate ride leader Gerald “Chip” Hackett. There are two routes for this training ride which both start and finish at the legendary Rossotti's Alpine Inn (and beer garden)…
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2023 Lou Gehrig Day with the Oakland A’s
2023 Lou Gehrig Day with the Oakland A’s
The focus of the official Lou Gehrig Day is to honor the legacy of Lou Gehrig and all those lost to the disease that bears his name; to raise ALS…
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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
All-Chapter Online Community Support Group
All-Chapter Online Community Support Group
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!
Hawaii Caregiver of ALS/FTD Online Support Group
Hawaii Caregiver of ALS/FTD 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
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Riverside County Online Support Group
Riverside County Online Support Group
We welcome Charlie Wren, a long-time Golden West Chapter supporter, who has been living with ALS since 2015, and will discuss communication devices at our Riverside County Online Support Group.…
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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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
Walnut Creek/East Bay – ALS Online Support Group
Walnut Creek/East Bay – ALS Online Support Group
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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All-Chapter Online Bereavement Support Group
All-Chapter 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…
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…
All-Chapter Online Bereavement Support Group
All-Chapter 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
Sonoma and Surrounding Counties ALS Online Support Group
Sonoma and Surrounding Counties ALS Online Support Group
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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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
ASK ME: Advocacy in ALS – Why Your Voice Matters
ASK ME: Advocacy in ALS – Why Your Voice Matters
Please join us on Zoom for ASK ME: Advocacy in ALS - Why Your Voice Matters on Thursday, June 22 at 5:00 pm PDT / 2:00 pm HST. Join us…
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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.
San Francisco and Surrounding Counties ALS Online Support Group
San Francisco and Surrounding Counties ALS Online Support Group
1:00-3:00 PM Fourth Friday of each month 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…
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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
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Ventura/Santa Barbara County ALS Online Support Group
Ventura/Santa Barbara County ALS Online Support Group
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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All-Hawaii ALS Online Support Group
All-Hawaii 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
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Bruce’s Almost Birthday Training Ride – Napa Valley Ride to Defeat ALS
Bruce’s Almost Birthday Training Ride – Napa Valley Ride to Defeat ALS
Our event Co-Chair, Bruce Friedricks, leads this classic North Bay route that will take us out towards the coast through breathtaking West Marin. We'll meet at 8 am at Equator…
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