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

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>> IN THIS ISSUE <<
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*Calendar of Events
*Announcements:
June 4 Conference in South San Francisco
Annual Elections
*Please Tell Us
*Subscription Information
*CHADD Information

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>> CALENDAR OF EVENTS <<
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This calendar does not list some 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.

The Calendar is organized by County

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=== Alameda =========================
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- 6/8/2005, 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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- 6/9/2005, Thu. 7 - 9 pm
Albany Adult Support Group. -- Come and connect with others who
really understand. Learn new skills.
Albany Senior Center, Albany - Contact: Linda Lawton: 510-524-0350
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- 6/18/2005, Sat. 1-4 pm
Annual Strategic Planning and Election Meeting for CHADD of Northern
California.
TBA - Contact: Lew Mills: 888-759-9758
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- 6/29/2005, Wed. 7 - 9 pm
South East Bay Parent Support Group --
Forest Park Elementary School, Fremont - Contact: Shari: 510-386-7642
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- 7/14/2005, Thu. 7 - 9 pm
Albany Adult Support Group -- Come and connect with others who
really understand. Learn new skills.
Albany Senior Center, Albany - Contact: Linda Lawton: 510-524-0350
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=== Contra Costa =========================
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- 6/1/2005, Wed. 7 - 9 pm
Walnut Creek Adult Topical Meeting -- Topic: Medications, part two
discussion follows
710 South Broadway, Walnut Creek - Contact: Donna Love: 925-687-4324
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- 6/14/2005, 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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- 6/15/2005, 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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=== Marin =========================
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- 6/7/2005, 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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- 6/16/2005, Thu. 7-9 pm
Town Center Corte Madera Community Room, Corte Madera - Contact:
Beverlee: 415-789-9464
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- 7/5/2005, 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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- 7/21/2005, Thu. 7-9 pm
Town Center Corte Madera Community Room, Corte Madera - Contact:
Beverlee: 415-789-9464
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=== Online =========================
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- 6/28/2005, Tues. 6 - 8 pm PST
"Ask The Expert" Chat: Life Transitions, with Chris Dendy. --
Online Chat, Internet - Contact: Chat Web Page: www.chadd.org - Support - Chat
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- 7/27/2005, Wed. 6 - 8 pm PST
"Ask The Expert" Chat: Adult ADHD - Work and Relationships, with
Arthur Robin, PhD. --
Online Chat, Internet - Contact: Chat Web Page: www.chadd.org - Support - Chat
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- 9/22/2005, Thu. 6 - 8 pm PST
"Ask The Expert" Chat: Complementary and Controversial Interventions,
with David Rabiner, PhD. --
Online Chat, Internet - Contact: Chat Web Page: www.chadd.org - Support - Chat
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- 10/27/2005, Thu. 6 - 8 pm PST
"Ask The Expert" Chat: Mini Med School - The Brain and ADHD, with
Chandan J. Vaidya, PhD. --
Online Chat, Internet - Contact: Chat Web Page: www.chadd.org - Support - Chat
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=== San Francisco =========================
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- 6/20/2005, 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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- 7/18/2005, 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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- 8/22/2005, 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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=== San Mateo =========================
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- 6/4/2005, Sat. All Day
CHADD's Bay Area Regional Conference on ADHD for families and primary
care providers. -- Learn practical strategies in facing the
challenges of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, including
diagnosis and treatment, impact on parents and siblings and quality
care of children with the disorder.
South San Francisco Conference Center, South San Francisco
See: http://www.chaddnorcal.org/Conference/index.htm
or Contact: Lew Mills: 888-759-9758.
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- 9/17/2005, Sat. 8 am to 5 pm, probably
Kitty Petty ADD/LD Institute's Tenth Annual Symposium
TBA, TBA - Contact: Kitty Petty ADD/LD Institute: 650-329-9443 or
visit www.kpinst.org
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=== Santa Clara =========================
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- 6/1/2005, Wed. 7:15 - 9:30 pm
Topic to be announced. -- Speaker: Matthew Stubblefield, MD
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Silicon Valley Warmline:
650-949-5472
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- 6/2/2005, 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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- 6/14/2005, Tues. 7:15 - 9 pm
Support Group for Partners! -- This meeting is for those whose
partners have AD/HD. Whether your partner is already diagnosed or you
want to explore the possibility that your partner might have AD/HD,
you will find support and information here in a private, informal
setting.
PLEASE: THIS IS NOT A COUPLES GROUP. It is ONLY for those who have a
partner with AD/HD.
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Gina Pera: 888-759-9758
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- 6/15/2005, 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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=== Sonoma =========================
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- 6/14/2005, 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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- 7/12/2005, 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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- 8/9/2005, 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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=== Stanislaus =========================
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- 6/7/2005, Tues. 7 - 8pm
Modesto Support Group -- (No children please)
Doctors Medical Center, Modesto - Contact: Bonnie: 209-523-4939
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- 7/5/2005, Tues. 7 - 8pm
Modesto Support Group -- (No children please)
Doctors Medical Center, Modesto - Contact: Bonnie: 209-523-4939
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- 8/2/2005, Tues. 7 - 8pm
Modesto Support Group -- (No children please)
Doctors Medical Center, Modesto - Contact: Bonnie: 209-523-4939
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- 9/6/2005, Tues. 7 - 8pm
Modesto Support Group -- (No children please)
Doctors Medical Center, Modesto - Contact: Bonnie: 209-523-4939
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- 10/4/2005, Tues. 7 - 8pm
Modesto Support Group -- (No children please)
Doctors Medical Center, Modesto - Contact: Bonnie: 209-523-4939
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- 11/1/2005, Tues. 7 - 8pm
Modesto Support Group -- (No children please)
Doctors Medical Center, Modesto - Contact: Bonnie: 209-523-4939
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- 12/6/2005, Tues. 7 - 8pm
Modesto Support Group -- (No children please)
Doctors Medical Center, Modesto - Contact: Bonnie: 209-523-4939
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>> ANNOUNCEMENTS <<
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* June 4, 2005 CHADD Conference in South San Francisco

Don't miss CHADD's Bay Area Regional Conference on ADHD for families
and primary care providers. -- Learn practical strategies in facing
the challenges of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, including
diagnosis and treatment, impact on parents and siblings and quality
care of children with the disorder.
South San Francisco Conference Center, South San Francisco
See: http://www.chaddnorcal.org/Conference/index.htm
or Contact: Lew Mills: 888-759-9758.

* Annual CHADD Elections

In accordance with CHADD policy relating to CHADD Chapter elections,
the CHADD Chapter of Northern California will hold its annual
election for the Chapter Board of Directors and Officers by written
ballot on Saturday, June 18, 2005, from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Details at http://www.chaddnorcal.org/ExecBoard/Election05-06/

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>> PLEASE TELL US <<
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Lew Mills, Editor

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The Center of Attention is CHADD of Northern California's tri-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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