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

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>> IN THIS ISSUE <<
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*Calendar of Events
*Announcements: Several great opportunities!
*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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- 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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- 3/29/2006, Wed. 7 - 9 pm
South East Bay Parent Support Group
Forest Park Elementary School, Fremont
Contact: Shari: 510-386-7642
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===CONTRA COSTA=============
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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 TBA followed by Group Discussion
Sycamore Valley Elementary School, Danville
Contact: Liz: 925-389-1379
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===MARIN====================
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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. Share and
develop life skills.
Marin Community Mental Health, Greenbrae
Contact: Beverlee: 415-789-9464
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- 3/16/2006, Thu. 7-9 pm
Topic to be announced
Town Center Corte Madera Community Room, Corte Madera
Contact: Beverlee: 415-789-9464
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- 3/27/2006, 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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===SACRAMENTO==============
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- 3/7/2006, Tues. 6:45 p.m.-9 pm
Two Dynamic Presentations: 1st hour - Laurie Dupar, AD/HD Coach &
Educator & Shelley Campbell, Psychology Professor presenting: AD/HD
and the College Student
2nd hour - Judy Cohen, Special Education Lawyer presenting Legal
Requirements: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
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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- 3/3/2006, Fri. 8:30 / 9 am
PEN Speaker Series: Barbara Kalmanson, PhD on How Learning
Disabilities Affect the Family
Ponzu Restaurant, San Francisco
Contact: Parents Education Network (PEN): 415-751-2237 or
http://parentseducationnetwork.org
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- 3/6/2006 Mon.
CHADD Women's Support Group
Open to women seeking a place to share their experiences and find
ways to live productively with their ADD/ADHD.
California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus, Gazebo Rm.
San Francisco
Contact: Kali Grosberg 510-534-3797
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- 3/8/2006, Wed. 6 - 7:50 pm
"Developing Minds" Video: Getting Thoughts on Paper
A success oriented approach to understanding and demystifying
students' learning profiles, focusing on strengthening strengths and
developing strategies that work for children, adolescents, parents
and teachers.
San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco
Contact: Marilyn Dong, Librarian: Resource Collection for Learning
Differences - 415-557-4540
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- 3/25/2006, Sat. 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Transitioning to Adulthood: Focusing on Life After High School. A
unique one-day workshop for parents, their teens with learning and
attention problems, and the professionals who support them. Co-
sponsored by Parents Education Network (PEN) and Schwab Learning
Gateway High School, San Francisco
Contact: Parents Education Network (PEN): 415-751-2237 or
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, presentations, and
exhibitors (This is the "must see" resource fair of the Bay Area!)
John O'Connell High School, San Francisco
Contact: http://www.supportforfamilies.org/resourcefair/

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===SANTA CLARA==============
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- 3/1/2006, Wed. 7:15 - 9:30 pm
Speaker Lin Barcellos on "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 -- 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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- 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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- 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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CHADD/UCB SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND 2006
Applications due March 8th, 2006.
CHADD and UCB, Inc. announce four scholarships for
children with AD/HD who wish to attend an eligible specialty summer
camp. The scholarships, up to $8,000 each, are payable directly to
the camp for tuition and fees and to the parent for related
expenses. Applications may be emailed to CAMP@... or sent via
postal mail to: Summer Camp Scholarship
CHADD
8181 Professional Place, Suite 150
Landover, MD 20785

CALLING ALL LD ARTISTS AND POETS AGES 4-18
NCLD NATIONAL ART & POETRY COMPETITION 2006
Entries due March 3, 2006. The 2006 NCLD Art & Poetry Competition is
open to all schools and educational programs with LD students
between the ages of 4 and 18. If you are an aspiring artist or poet
with LD, we strongly encourage you to submit entries into this
year's competition.For rules, requirements and an application form,
please visit www.ld.org/artandpoetry
<http://ga3.org/ct/yp1TOJY1aX5z/> , or contact Teneille Craig at
tcraig@... or at 212-545-7510 x211.

PARENT TO PARENT: FAMILY TRAINING ON AD/HD
- March 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11, 18, and 25
Elim Lutheran Church, Petaluma
A series of 7 two-hour classes will provide education and support
for individuals and families coping with AD/HD
Contact: Denise Garibaldi 707-769-9407 or e-mail
drdeniseg@...

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>> PLEASE TELL US <<
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We thank members for their responses to the Newsletter. Any
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We also invite readers to share their experiences with us and other
members. Please feel free to write to us about anything that you
would like to see published.

You can e-mail your comments to us at Lew@... or
Kristin@... . Simply replying to this e-mail will also
send your message to the editor.

Kristin Stanberry, Editor
Lew Mills, Editorial Consultant

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