=== Center of Attention ===
Newsletter of CHADD of Northern California
Also at: http://www.chaddnorcal.org/newsletter
7 March 2005

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>> IN THIS ISSUE <<
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*Calendar of Events
*Please Tell Us
*Subscription Information
*CHADD Information

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>> CALENDAR OF EVENTS <<
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This calendar only has events for the next 3 or 4 weeks listed. It
also does not list some other CHADD groups which may be closer to you
and it does not list some non-CHADD events. For a thorough calendar,
including directions, look at: http://www.chaddnorcal.org/schedule
and also http://www.chaddnorcal.org/schedule/otherevent.htm.


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=== Alameda =========================
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- 3/9/2005, Wed. 7 - 8:45 pm
Tri-Valley Parent Support Meeting --
Thomas J. Hart Middle School, Pleasanton - Contact: JoAnn Matone: 925-484-2173
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- 3/22/2005, Tues. 7 - 8:30 pm
Adult Support Group --
Lynnwood United Methodist Church, Pleasanton - Contact: Pattie: 925-548-3997
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- 4/6/2005, Wed. 7 - 8:45 pm
Tri-Valley Parent Support Meeting -- Note that this is a week earlier
than usual.
Thomas J. Hart Middle School, Pleasanton - Contact: JoAnn Matone: 925-484-2173
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=== Contra Costa =========================
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- 3/16/2005, Wed. 7 - 9 pm
Walnut Creek Adult General Support Meeting -- Ongoing, confidential
support groups for Adults with ADHD
710 South Broadway, Walnut Creek - Contact: Donna Love: 925-687-4324
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- 3/22/2005, Tues. 7 - 9 pm
Danville Parent Meeting: -- Topic followed by Group Discussion
Los Cerros Middle School Library, Danville - Contact: Liz: 925-886-8735
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- 4/6/2005, Wed. 7 - 9 pm
Walnut Creek Adult Topical Meeting -- Topic: Executive Functions,
discussion follows
710 South Broadway, Walnut Creek - Contact: Donna Love: 925-687-4324
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=== Marin =========================
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- 3/17/2005, Thu. 7-9 pm
"Healthy Relationships" with Holly Seerley, MFT. -- Learn skills for
improving relationships when ADHD is part of the picture. Holly has a
private practice in Marin for families, couples, teens and adults.
She can be reached at 415-924-6656
Town Center Corte Madera Community Room, Corte Madera - Contact:
Beverlee: 415-789-9464
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- 3/28/2005, Mon. 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Parent Resource & Support Group -- Call for directions in Mill Valley.
Mill Valley Home, Mill Valley - Contact: Victoria Vogel & Holly
Seerley: 415-383-6048 or 415-924-6656
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- 4/5/2005, Tues. 7-9 pm
Adult Support Group, with SueZee Poinsett, Professional coach and
organizer. -- Free, drop-in peer-support group, the first Tuesday of
each month. Talk with others who really understand. And share and
develop life skills.
Marin Community Mental Health, Greenbrae - Contact: Beverlee: 415-789-9464
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=== Online =========================
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- 3/23/2005, Wed. 6 - 8 pm PST
"Ask The Expert" Chat: Women and Girls with ADHD, with Patricia Quinn, MD. --
Online Chat, Internet - Contact: Chat Web Page: www.chadd.org - Support - Chat
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=== Sacramento =========================
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- 3/12/2005, Sat. 8:15 am - 4:30 pm
Rick LaVoie - Looking at Learning Disorders Through Three Lenses:
Philosophy, Knowledge and Techniques. -- Sponsored by the Sacramento
Learning Disabilities Association and others
Collings West Sacramento Teen Center, West Sacramento - Contact:
Sacramento LDA: 800-203-7542 or www.SacramentoLDA.org
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- 4/5/2005, Tues. 6:45 p.m.; 7-9 pm
Writing 504 Plans -- Claudia Lowe, B.S.L, J.D. Educational Strategist
and Consultant Presenting.
Sutter Center for Psychiatry, Sacramento - Contact: Greater
Sacramento CHADD: 916-552-1557
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=== San Francisco =========================
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- 3/9/2005, Wed. 6:00 - 7:45 pm
"Developing Minds" Video: Developing Control Over Attention --
Sponsored by the SF Unified School District, Schwab Learning, the
CAC, SF PTA and SF School Volunteers.
San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco - Contact: Marilyn Dong,
Librarian: Resource Collection for Learning Differences 415/557-4540
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- 3/12/2005, Sat. 9:00 am - 3 pm
Support for Families of Children with Disabilities' Annual
Information & Resource Fair -- Workshops - Exhibitors - Presentations
John O'Connell High School, San Francisco - Contact: See Website:
415.469.4518 for more information or visit www.supportforfamilies.org.
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- 3/21/2005, Mon. 7 - 9 pm
Adult Success Group -- Share skills and strategies for success at
home, in the workplace, in relationships, etc.
First Unitarian Universalist Church, San Francisco - Contact: Rachel
Rosenfeld: 888-759-9758
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- 3/23/2005, Thu. 7:00 - 8:30 pm (allow time to park)
Summer Fair for Children with Learning Differences -- Over 20 program
representatives and tutors talking about a wide range of summer
resources. Open to all families.
Susan Andrews Theater - Presidio Hill School; 3839 Washington St.,
San Francisco - Contact: Presidio Hill Parent Group on LD:
415-751-9318 ext. 126
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- 4/6/2005, Wed. 6 - 7:30 pm
"Moving Forward" A San Francisco Support Group For Adults with
Learning Differences/Learning Disabilities (LD). -- A monthly
meeting offering strategies and a friendly ear to help ourselves
fulfill our potential. Topics we address are employment,
family/partnerships, personal visions, and the full range of concerns
and questions facing adults with LD. Free.
San Francisco Public Library - 3rd Floor Conference Room, San
Francisco - Contact: Sara Diamond: 415-255-1801
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- 4/6/2005, Wed. 6:00 - 7:45 pm
"Developing Minds" Video: Producing and Communicating Ideas --
Sponsored by the SF Unified School District, Schwab Learning, the
CAC, SF PTA and SF School Volunteers.
San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco - Contact: Marilyn Dong,
Librarian: Resource Collection for Learning Differences 415/557-4540
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=== San Mateo =========================
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- 3/11/2005, thru 3/12/2005
Making the Most of NLD: Research and Interventions -- 9th Annual
Symposium of the NLDA (Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association)
South San Francisco Conference Center, South San Francisco - Contact:
NLDA (Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association): Visit www.nlda.org
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=== Santa Clara =========================
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- 3/8/2005, Tues. 7:15 - 9 pm
Support Group for Partners! -- Support and community-resource
information for the partners of folks with ADHD. PLEASE NOTE: This is
NOT a support group for people with AD/HD, nor for couples, nor for
parents. It is EXCLUSIVELY for PARTNERS of people with ADHD, and
others will have to be turned away.
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Gina Pera: 888-759-9758
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- 3/16/2005, Wed. 7:15 - 9:30 pm
Silicon Valley Adult and Parent Support Groups -- Support for Adults
and Parents, with Coach Michael Hinckley and Peggy Goodman.
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Silicon Valley Warmline:
650-949-5472
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- 4/6/2005, Wed. 7:15 - 9:30 pm
"Treating ADHD." -- Speaker: Harry Verby, MD
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Silicon Valley Warmline:
650-949-5472
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- 4/7/2005, Thu. 7:15 - 9:30 pm
Kitty Petty ADD/LD Institute - Discussion & Sharing Strategies &
Coping Skills Peer Group for ADDults. --
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Kitty Petty ADD/LD
Institute: 650-329-9443 or visit www.kpinst.org
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- 4/12/2005, Tues. 7:15 - 9 pm
Support Group for Partners! -- Support and community-resource
information for the partners of folks with ADHD. PLEASE NOTE: This is
NOT a support group for people with AD/HD, nor for couples, nor for
parents. It is EXCLUSIVELY for PARTNERS of people with ADHD, and
others will have to be turned away.
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Gina Pera: 888-759-9758
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=== Santa Cruz =========================
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- 5/6/2005, thru 5/7/2005
Dr. Robert Brooks and Dr. Sam Goldstein -- Save the Date...
TBA, Santa Cruz - Contact: Mary Cross: 831-419-2845
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=== Sonoma =========================
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- 3/8/2005, Tues. 7 - 9 pm
Drop-in Peer Support Group for Adults with ADHD. --
Elim Lutheran Church, Petaluma - Contact: Molly Bloom: 707- 769-1835
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- 4/12/2005, Tues. 7 - 9 pm
Drop-in Peer Support Group for Adults with ADHD. --
Elim Lutheran Church, Petaluma - Contact: Molly Bloom: 707- 769-1835
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The Center of Attention is CHADD of Northern California's bi-weekly
newsletter. The newsletter is designed to keep you up to date with
CHADD of Northern California's activities and updates in the field.

* CHADD Works to Improve the Lives of People with
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CHADD of Northern California, Chapter # 504
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