=== Center of Attention ===
Newsletter of CHADD of Northern California
Also at: http://www.chaddnorcal.org/newsletter
06 February 2006

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>> IN THIS ISSUE <<
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*Calendar of Events
*Announcements
*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 the complete 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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- 2/8/2006, Wed. 7 - 8:45 pm
Tri-Valley Parent Support Meeting -- Network with other parents as
we share experiences and listen to speakers on topics related to
parenting ADHD children.
Thomas J. Hart Middle School, Pleasanton - Contact: JoAnn Matone:
925-484-2173
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- 2/9/2006, Thu. 7 - 9 pm
Albany Adult Support Group - Topic: "Sex and Romance" -- 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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- 3/1/2006, Wed. 7 - 9 pm
South East Bay Parent Support Group --
Forest Park Elementary School, Fremont - Contact: Shari: 510-386-7642
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- 3/8/2006, Wed. 7 - 8:45 pm
Tri-Valley Parent Support Meeting -- Network with other parents as
we share experiences and listen to speakers on topics related to
parenting ADHD children.
Thomas J. Hart Middle School, Pleasanton - Contact: JoAnn Matone:
925-484-2173
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- 3/9/2006, 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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- 2/15/2006, 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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- 2/15/2006, 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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- 3/1/2006, 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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- 3/15/2006, 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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- 3/15/2006, 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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=== Marin =========================
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- 2/7/2006, 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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- 2/16/2006, Thu. 7-9 pm
Topic: Update on ADHD. Ask the Doctor -- Speaker: Michael Freeman,
MD, psychiatrist, associate clinical professor, UCSF.
Town Center Corte Madera Community Room, Corte Madera
Contact: Beverlee: 415-789-9464
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- 2/27/2006, Mon. 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Parents Share 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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- 3/7/2006, 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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=== Sacramento =========================
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- 3/7/2006, Tues. 6:45 p.m.; 7-9 pm
Laurie Dupar Presenting. Followed by break out groups on various
topics.
Sutter Center for Psychiatry, Sacramento - Contact: Greater
Sacramento CHADD: 888-759-9758 or send e-mail to chaddsac@...
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- 4/4/2006, Tues. 6:45 p.m.; 7-9 pm
Topic TBA -- Presented by TBA
Sutter Center for Psychiatry, Sacramento - Contact: Greater
Sacramento CHADD: 888-759-9758 or send e-mail to chaddsac@...
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=== San Francisco =========================
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- 2/9/2006, Wed. 8:30am, Coffee
"Making Math Real" with David Berg -- David Berg, founder and
director of Making Math Real, will be delivering a dynamic
presentation on multisensory, structured math instruction with a
focus on high school, for the Parents Education Network speaker
series. $25 for non-members of PEN.
Ponzu Restaurant, San Francisco - Contact: Parents Education Network
(PEN): 415-751-2237 or http://parentseducationnetwork.org
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- 2/25/2006, Sat. 9 am - 3 pm
Diverse Teaching for Diverse Learners: An "All Kinds of Minds"
Approach. -- FOR EDUCATORS, PROFESSIONALS & PARENTS, This is the
Annual In-Service at St. Ignatius High School.
St. Ignatius High School, San Francisco - Contact: Parents Education
Network (PEN): 415-751-2237 or http://parentseducationnetwork.org
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- 3/25/2006, Sat. 9 am - 3:30 pm
In partnership with Schwab Learning, PEN will hold its fourth annual
conference on "Transitions: from high school to college, to an
interim plan before college, or to life without college." --
Renowned Researcher Marshall Raskind, author of the Frostig
Institute's twenty-year longitudinal study on the traits of
successful LD children, will head a panel of experts.
Gateway High School, San Francisco - Contact: Parents Education
Network (PEN): 415-751-2237 or http://parentseducationnetwork.org or
Schwab Learning: http://www.schwablearning.org/conference/ .
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- 3/25/2006, Sat. 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Support for Families of Children with Disabilities' Annual
Information & Resource Fair -- Workshops, exhibitors, and
presentations. This is the "must see" resource fair of the Bay Area!
John O'Connell High School, San Francisco
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=== Santa Clara =========================
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- 2/14/2006, Tues. 7:15 - 9:30 pm
Support Group for Partners! -- (Note: This is not a couples group;
it is solely for those who have a partner with ADHD.)
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Gina Pera: Send e-mail
to partnersupport@... or call the warmline: 650-949-5472
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- 2/15/2006, 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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- 3/1/2006, Wed. 7:15 - 9:30 pm
Speaker, Lin Barcellos -- "The Value of Rhythm and Routine."
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Silicon Valley Warmline:
650-949-5472
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- 3/2/2006, Thu. 7:15 - 9:30 pm
Kitty Petty Institute Group. -- To Be Announced: Please check back
for speaker and topic.
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Kitty Petty ADD/LD
Institute: 650-855-9925 or visit http://www.kpinst.org
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- 3/14/2006, Tues. 7:15 - 9:30 pm
Support Group for Partners! (Note: This is not a couples group; it
is solely for those who have a partner with ADHD.)
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Gina Pera: Send e-mail
to partnersupport@... or call the warmline: 650-949-5472
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- 3/15/2006, 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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- 2/14/2006, 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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- 3/14/2006, 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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- 2/9/2006, Tues. 7 - 8:30 pm
Modesto Support Group - How to Access the Appropriate Education for
Your ADD Child, with Bonnie Emerson (No children please)
Doctors Medical Center, Modesto - Contact: Bonnie: 209-523-4939
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- 3/9/2006, Tues. 7 - 8:30 pm
Modesto Support Group - Dr. Cheryl Carmichael, a local psychologist,
will be speaking about Adult Issues and ADD (No children please)
Doctors Medical Center, Modesto - Contact: Bonnie: 209-523-4939
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>> ANNOUNCEMENTS <<
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PARENT TO PARENT CONNECTION ("p2p")
- 2/08/06 Parent Meeting: TWO YEAR COLLEGES & VOCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNIQUE LEARNERS
Tamalpais Union High School District
Directions: All p2p meetings are at Kreps Conference Center located
at Redwood High School adjacent to the east (back) parking lot.
Upcoming Meetings:
- 3/8/06 - Graduation Outcomes and High School Exit Exam: How They
Impact Students with Learning Issues.
- 4/05/06 - Developing Self-Advocacy Skills in Students with
Learning Issues.
- 5/10/06 - Parent Feedback Forum
[No meetings in June]
Questions? Please call Dorothy at 415-945-1011. To contact p2p or be
placed on a list to receive notices of meetings, e-mail:
p2p@...

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>> PLEASE TELL US <<
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Kristin Stanberry, Editor
Lew Mills, Editorial Consultant

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