Hi Jim. I have a general question...is there a group that meets in
Berkeley?? I think I would like to try and make one? If not, is it ok
to bring a family member (hubby or mom)? They help me out a lot. Thank
you, Melanie


--- In CEFSFB@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Remer" <jrqbear@...> wrote:
>
> HELLO FABULOUS PEOPLE! - Saturday, OCTOBER 11
>
> ***###_ WE MEET THE SECOND SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH. _###***
>
> Next meeting of the SF Fibromyalgia and CFIDS Self-Help and
> Advocacy Group is Saturday, October 11, 2-4 pm with Michael S. leading.
>
> We continue with the following format: an hour for individual
> sharing (4-6 minutes each) followed by an hour devoted to a specific
> topic. This month we begin again the topics from "CFIDS Self-Help:
> Materials for Alumni/On-going Groups" by Bruce Campbell. The topic for
> October 11 is "PACING".
>
> This is a ***FRAGRANCE FREE*** meeting. And please DO NOT come to
> the meeting if you are CONTAGIOUS.
>
> The information we share at these meetings is **confidential**. By
> attending this meeting, you agree to not share information about
> members with those outside of the group. (Disclaimer: I cannot
> guarantee that all members will abide by this rule.)
>
> LOCATION
> Davies Campus of the California Pacific Medical Center, at Castro
> St. and Duboce St. Room B2-3. Enter the North Tower, take the
> elevator to level B. It is near the cafeteria.
>
> Parking in the garage is free. Take a ticket when you enter and
> insert it into the slot when you leave. Sometimes you won't receive a
> card when you enter. In either case, you won't be charged. Public
> transportation: N, J, 22, 24, 6, 7, 66, 71. Wheelchair accessible.
>
> Please make an effort to be on time to the meeting, as late arrivals
> can be disruptive, especially to those who are sharing. It is better
> to come to the meeting late, than not at all, but please make a
> concerted effort to come on time.
>
> FUTURE MEETINGS & TOPICS (2nd Saturday, 2:00-4:00):
>
> NOVEMBER 8: WEEKLY TARGETS: SETTING AND MEETING GOALS
> DECEMBER 13: STRESS MANAGEMENT
> JANUARY 10, 2009: MANAGING EMOTIONS
>
> To receive meeting notices, get on the group's email list by sending a
> blank email to SFFSSG-subscribe@yahoogroups.com You will receive an
> email with a link that you will need to click in order to confirm
> your subscription. You can also get on the email list by going to
> http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SFFSSG/. If you are planning
> to go to meetings, I strongly suggest that you get on the email list
> so that you can receive important notices. While meeting times and
> location will probably be the same every month, they are subject to
> change. If, and only if, you don't have email, call Cosi 415 564 2275
> or Deborah 415 332 5279.
>
> Please note that SFFSSG is an email newsletter, ***NOT*** an email
> discussion group. This email list will only have administrative
> messages to the group. If you're interested in an email discussion
> group for the Bay Area, check out http://health.groups.yahoo.com/
> group/CEFSFB .
>
> Questions, comments, suggestions: Email jrqbear@... or if you
> don't have email, call phone contacts. Please don't be offended if we
> take a while to respond to email or not at all. We get A LOT of
> inquiries and we do the best we can. Again, the email discussion group
> is a great place to get info about the Bay Area.
>
> Jim Remer
> Assistant Moderator
>
> Our SUPER FABULOUS team of volunteers: Michael - Moderator, Cathy -
> publicity, Cosi - phone contact, Deborah - phone contact and
> healthcare provider info, Jim - contact list/healthcare provider info,
> Sally - treasurer/advocacy, Sarah - healthcare provider
> info/literature, Sharon - everything as needed.
>
> ***--From CFIDS Self-Help: Materials for Alumni/On-going Groups by
> Bruce Campbell. Campbell also offers a free on-line course, and
> sometimes an in-person course. Phone:650/856-2109.
> Email:CFIDS_Self_Help@ Website: www.cfidsselfhelp.org.
>