=== Center of Attention ===
Newsletter of CHADD of Northern California
Also at: http://www.chaddnorcal.org/newsletter
May 20, 2006

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>> IN THIS ISSUE <<
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*Calendar of Events
*ADHD in the News
*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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- 5/24/2006, Wed. 7 - 9 pm
South East Bay Parent Support Group
Forest Park Elementary School, Fremont
Contact: Shari: 510-386-7642

- 6/8/2006, Thu. 7 - 9 pm
Albany Adult Support Group -- Topic: Re-Creation
Albany Senior Center, Albany
Contact: April Ancel: 510-525-5238

- 6/14/2006, 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

- 6/17/2006, Sat.
Annual Strategic Planning and Election Meeting for CHADD of Northern
California.
Location TBA
Contact: Lew Mills: 888-759-9758

- 7/13/2006, Thu. 7 - 9 pm
Albany Adult Support Group -- Topic: Winter Holidays in July
Albany Senior Center, Albany
Contact: April Ancel: 510-525-5238

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=== CONTRA COSTA ===========
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- 6/7/2006, 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

- 6/21/2006, 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

- 7/5/2006, 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

- 7/19/2006, 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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=== MARIN ==================
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- 5/29/2006, 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

- 6/6/2006, 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

- 6/15/2006, Thu. 7-9 pm
Topic to be announced
Town Center Corte Madera Community Room, Corte Madera
Contact: Beverlee: 415-789-9464

- 6/26/2006, 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

- 7/20/2006, 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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=== SACRAMENTO ============
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No activities at this time.

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===SAN FRANCISCO ==========
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- 6/5/2006, Mon. 7-9 pm
Women's Support Group -- The CHADD women's support group is open to
all women who are seeking a place to share their experiences and
find ways to live productively with their ADD/ADHD.
CPMC Davies Campus, San Francisco
Contact: Kali Grosberg: (510) 534-3797 or kali.g@...

- 6/19/2006, Mon. 7 - 9 pm
Adult Success Group
Share skills and strategies for success at home, in the workplace,
in relationships, etc.
Kaiser - French Campus, San Francisco
Contact: Rick Webster: 925 765-2890

- 7/17/2006, Mon. 7 - 9 pm
Adult Success Group
Share skills and strategies for success at home, in the workplace,
in relationships, etc.
Kaiser - French Campus, San Francisco
Contact: Rick Webster: 925 765-2890

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=== SANTA CLARA ============
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- 6/1/2006, Thu. 7:15 - 9:30 pm
Kitty Petty Institute Group
Discussion And Sharing Of Successful ADD/LD Strategies and Coping
Skills
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto
Contact: Kitty Petty ADD/LD Institute: 650-855-9925 or visit
http://www.kpinst.org

- 6/7/2006, Wed. 7:15 - 9:30 pm
Speaker: Harry Verby, M.D., Topic to be announced
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto
Contact: Silicon Valley Warmline: 888-759-9758

- 6/13/2006, 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
888-759-9758

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=== SONOMA =================
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- 5/31/2006, Wed. 7-9 pm
Adult Support Group -- Free, drop-in. Learn tools, get support and
training in learning to live with AD/HD. Each week will focus on
specific topic.
Quaker Meetinghouse, Santa Rosa
Contact: Pauline Laurent: 707-578-4226

- 6/13/2006, Tues. 7 - 9 pm
Drop-in Peer Support Group for Adults with ADHD
Elim Lutheran Church, Petaluma
Contact: Molly Bloom: 707- 769-1835

- 6/28/2006, Wed. 7-9 pm
Adult Support Group -- Free, drop-in. Learn tools, get support and
training in learning to live with AD/HD. Each week will focus on
specific topic.
Quaker Meetinghouse, Santa Rosa
Contact: Pauline Laurent: 707-578-4226

- 7/11/2006, Tues. 7 - 9 pm
Drop-in Peer Support Group for Adults with ADHD
Elim Lutheran Church, Petaluma
Contact: Molly Bloom: 707- 769-1835

===STANISLAUS===========

No activities at this time

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>> ADHD IN THE NEWS <<
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Following are two recent news stories that highlight the issue of
ADHD. One article is about pro baseball player; the other explains
how federal funding cuts may impact CHADD. (You may need to copy and
paste the links provided into your browser.)

BLUNDER BY BRAVE PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON ADD
Experts say LaRoche's error a chance to discuss attention deficit
disorder
The Associated Press, May 16, 2006
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12806524/from/ET/

ADVOCATES UNITE TO URGE CONGRESS TO SAVE VITAL FUNDING FOR CDC
CENTER: Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
Slated for Cuts, Affecting Millions with ADHD, Paralysis, Genetic
Blood Diseases and Tourette Syndrome
Financial News - Yahoo! Finance, May 16, 2006
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060516/dcf066a.html?.v=1

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>> PLEASE TELL US <<
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We thank members for their responses to the newsletter. Any
comments, suggestions, or criticisms will be greatly appreciated.
Please continue to help us make this newsletter and CHADD of
Northern California more beneficial to you all.

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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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 Attention-
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