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


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>> IN THIS ISSUE <<
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*Calendar of Events
*Announcements:
Free ADHD Conference: Saturday, November 19, 2005
*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. Events more than a month
in the future may also be omitted. 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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- 12/8/2005, Thu. 7 - 9 pm
Albany Adult Support Group - Topic: "Smooth
Socializing" -- 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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- 12/14/2005, 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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- 12/14/2005, Wed. 7 - 9 pm
South East Bay Parent Support Group --
Forest Park Elementary School, Fremont - Contact: Shari: 510-386-7642
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=== Contra Costa =========================
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- 11/16/2005, Wed. 7 - 9 pm
Walnut Creek Adult General Support Meeting --
Discuss issues relating to having lived an
undiagnosed life with ADHD and how to make the
"here and now" awesome!
710 South Broadway, Walnut Creek - Contact: Donna Love: 925-687-4324
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- 11/16/2005, Wed. 7 - 9 pm
Danville Parent Meeting: -- Topic followed by Group Discussion
Sycamore Valley Elementary School, Danville - Contact: Liz: 925-389-1379
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- 12/7/2005, Wed. 7 - 9 pm
Walnut Creek Adult General Support Meeting --
Discuss issues relating to having lived an
undiagnosed life with ADHD and how to make the
"here and now" awesome!
710 South Broadway, Walnut Creek - Contact: Donna Love: 925-687-4324
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=== Marin =========================
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- 11/17/2005, Thu. 7-9 pm
Hear the latest on tips and Resources from the
International CHADD conference in Dallas, October
2005. -- SPEAKER: Beverlee Kell, CHADD
coordinator
Town Center Corte Madera Community Room, Corte
Madera - Contact: Beverlee: 415-789-9464
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- 11/28/2005, Mon. 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Parent Resource & Support Group -- Call for
directions in Mill Valley. (Note we are not
meeting on Halloween.)
Mill Valley Home, Mill Valley - Contact: Victoria
Vogel & Holly Seerley: 415-383-6048 or
415-924-6656
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- 12/5/2005, 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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- 12/15/2005, Thu. 7-9 pm
TBA -- TBA
Town Center Corte Madera Community Room, Corte
Madera - Contact: Beverlee: 415-789-9464
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=== Online =========================
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- 11/16/2005, Wed. 6 - 8 pm PST
"Ask The Expert" Chat -- Join Ginny Thiersch,
CHADD's new communications and media relations
director, as she participates in the "Ask the
Expert" chat on Wednesday night to discuss the
portrayal of AD/HD in the media and how you can
make a difference.
Online Chat, Internet - Contact: Chat Web Page:
http://www.chadd.org - Support - Chat
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- 12/13/2005, Tues. 6 - 8 pm PST
"Ask The Expert" Chat - Bruce Pfeffer, MD --
Navigating the HealthCare System: Finding a Good
Doctor
Online Chat, Internet - Contact: Chat Web Page:
http://www.chadd.org - Support - Chat
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=== Sacramento =========================
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Contact: Greater Sacramento CHADD: 888-759-9758
or send e-mail to chaddsac@...
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=== San Francisco =========================
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- 11/19/2005, Sat. 8 am - 4 pm
The T.E.A.M. Approach to ADHD: Together Everyone
Achieves Management: Highlighting Sandra Rief,
MA, Kathleen Nadeau, MD, Michele Novotni, PhD and
more! -- The program is designed to bring
together medical professionals, parents, and
teachers and address practical management
strategies for ADHD and most importantly the
value of working together as a TEAM!
Grand Hyatt San Francisco, San Francisco -
Contact: See website: :
http://www.phoenixprograms.com/adhd
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- 11/21/2005, 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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- 12/5/2005, Mon. 7-9 pm
Women's Support Group --
CPMC Davies Campus, San Francisco - Contact: Kali
Grosberg: (510) 534-3797 or send e-mail to:
kali.g@...
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=== San Mateo =========================
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- 12/6/2005, Tues. 7-9 PM
San Mateo County Parents of Kids with ADHD --
Pacifica Public Library, Pacifica - Contact: Wendy McLaughlin: 650-355-6610
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=== Santa Clara =========================
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- 11/16/2005, Wed. 7:15 - 9:30 pm
Support group 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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- 12/13/2005, 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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- 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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Free Conference!

This conference is free and allows walk-ins. It also includes free
breakfast and lunch and a copy of slide presentation and a 121 page
practical guide on ADHD. It also includes national speakers.
It is geared for parents, professionals, teens but also relevant to
adults.

WHEN:
11/19/2005 - Saturday, 8 am - 4 pm
Registration Begins at 8:00 a.m.
General Session 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Grand Hyatt San Francisco, 345 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Some folks are having trouble registering on the website.
Please ensure that they use the website http://www.phoenixprograms.com/adhd.

In addition, your members can call us at (866) 748-9201 to
register. On a final note, walk-ins are entirely welcome.

Please just let your members know that registration begins at 8:00
a.m. and general session begins at 8:30 a.m. Also let your members
know that they will leave the conference with a slide presentation
and a practical guide to ADHD at no cost. These materials are so
useful personally and professionally, as they provide recaps of the
conference that can be referred to further educate your members.

Please feel free to have any of your members call me directly at
(847) 778-8727 if they have any questions. I can also register
them, as well.
Once again, thank you.
Sincerely,
Jacquie Polley

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>> PLEASE TELL US <<
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criticisms will be greatly appreciated. Please
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with us and other members. Please feel free to
write to us about anything that you would like to
see published.

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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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Editor, "Center of Attention"
CHADD of Northern California, Chapter # 504
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