Center of Attention
Newsletter of CHADD of Northern California
Also at: http://www.chaddnorcal.org/newsletter
28 October 2002

CHADD Works to Improve the Lives of People with
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder through Education, Advocacy,
and Support

===== In This Issue =====

About the Newsletter
Calendar of Events
Feature Article: (CHADD Dimples took the day off.)
Please Tell Us

===== About the Newsletter =====

The Center of Attention is CHADD of Northern California's bi-weekly
newsletter. The newsletter is designed to keep you up to date with
CHADD of Northern California's activities and updates in the field.
It's a step toward bringing the members closer together.

======== Calendar of Events ==========

Sacramento - 11/5/2002, Tues. 6:45 p.m.; 7-9 pm
AD/HD and Women's Issues -- Speaker: Cass Brown, PhD.
Sutter Center for Psychiatry, Sacramento - Contact: Greater
Sacramento CHADD: 916-552-1557
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Santa Clara - 11/5/2002, Sat. 7:15 - 9:30 pm
Working With The Schools -- Steve Corelis shares his experiences both
as an administrator and an advocate. The emphasis will be on conflict
avoidance and using "win-win" technique.
Parents Helping Parents, Santa Clara - Contact: Parents Helping
Parents: 3041 Olcott Street, Santa Clara, CA 95054
408-727-5775
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Sonoma - 11/6/2002, Wed. 7 - 9 pm
Sharing and Support. -- Bring your concerns, questions and
experiences. Everyone is welcome, including parents, spouses and
significant others -- diagnosed and undiagnosed.
Kaiser Hospital Building, Santa Rosa - Contact: Sonoma Warmline: 707-765-4863
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Contra Costa - 11/6/2002, Wed. 7-9 pm
Walnut Creek Adult Topical Meeting: Establishing Priorities --
Kaiser Mental Health, Walnut Creek - Contact: Donna Love: 925-687-4324
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San Francisco - 11/6/2002, Wed. 7:30pm
Women's ADD Support Group -- Please Call Lynn to confirm times and
locations before attending.
CPMC Davies Campus, San Francisco - Contact: Lynn: 415-621-1078
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Santa Clara - 11/6/2002, Wed. Reg: 7pm, Meet 7:30pm
Medications -- Dr. Sanjay Jasuja, author of "A Book on Stress, ADD &
Parenting" and "Out of Chaos!" will speak on the subject of
medications.
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Silicon Valley Warmline:
650-949-5472
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**** - 11/7/2002, Through 11/9/2002
Building for the Future -- Learning Disabilities Association of
California 2002 State Conference
Ontario Airport Marriott, Ontario, CA - Visit the Web site at: www.lda-ca.org
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Marin - 11/12/2002, Tues. 7-9pm
Overcome Procrastination, Learn to Prioritize. -- Speaker: Deborah Lancastor
Town Center Corte Madera Community Room, Corte Madera - Contact:
Beverlee: 415-789-9464
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Alameda - 11/13/2002, Wed. 7 - 9 pm
Tri-Valley Parent Support Meeting --
Thomas J. Hart Middle School, Pleasanton - Contact: JoAnn Matone: 925-484-2173
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San Francisco - 11/18/2002, Mon. 7:00 - 9pm
Adult Success Group -- Share skills and strategies for success at
home, in the workplace, in relationships, etc.
CPMC Pacific Campus, San Francisco - Contact: Rachel Rosenfeld: 415-362-7227
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Marin - 11/19/2002, Tues. 7-9pm
Drop in Support Group -- for Adults with ADHD and Significant Others
Marin Community Mental Health, Greenbrae - Contact: Beverlee: 415-789-9464
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Contra Costa - 11/20/2002, Wed. 7-9 pm
Walnut Creek Adult General Support Meeting -- Ongoing, confidential
support groups for Adults with ADHD
Kaiser Mental Health, Walnut Creek - Contact: Donna Love: 925-687-4324
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Santa Clara - 11/20/2002, Wed. Reg: 7pm, Meet 7:30pm
Silicon Valley Adult, Parent and Spouse Support Groups -- Separate
peer-facilitated groups let you share struggles and strategies with
each other. Includes video.
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Silicon Valley Warmline:
650-949-5472
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Online - 11/25/2002, Mon. 6-8:00 PM PST
Dr. Robert "Bob" Brooks - Fostering Resilience and Hope in Children
with ADD/ADHD --
CHADD Online Chat, Internet - Contact: Message Line: 510-291-2950
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Marin - 11/27/2002, Wed. 9:30-11:30am
Parent Informational Resource and Support Group -- Call First...
30 Catalpa Ave., Mill Valley - Contact: Victoria Vogel & Holly
Seerly: 415-383-6048
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Contra Costa - 12/4/2002, Wed. 7-9 pm
Walnut Creek Adult Topical Meeting: Taming the Tiger of Impulsivity --
Kaiser Mental Health, Walnut Creek - Contact: Donna Love: 925-687-4324
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San Francisco - 12/4/2002, Wed. 7:30pm
Women's ADD Support Group -- Please Call Lynn to confirm times and
locations before attending.
CPMC Davies Campus, San Francisco - Contact: Lynn: 415-621-1078
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Marin - 12/10/2002, Tues. 7-9pm
Setting Limits: Learn skills to save your sanity. -- Speaker:
Michael Vurek, LCSW.
Also, our Annual Holiday Party- Come and enjoy treats and good cheer.
Town Center Corte Madera Community Room, Corte Madera - Contact:
Beverlee: 415-789-9464
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Alameda - 12/11/2002, Wed. 7 - 9 pm
Tri-Valley Parent Support Meeting --
Thomas J. Hart Middle School, Pleasanton - Contact: JoAnn Matone: 925-484-2173
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San Francisco - 12/16/2002, Mon. 7:00 - 9pm
Adult Success Group -- Share skills and strategies for success at
home, in the workplace, in relationships, etc.
CPMC Pacific Campus, San Francisco - Contact: Rachel Rosenfeld: 415-362-7227
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Marin - 12/17/2002, Tues. 7-9pm
Drop in Support Group -- for Adults with ADHD and Significant Others
Marin Community Mental Health, Greenbrae - Contact: Beverlee: 415-789-9464
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Contra Costa - 12/18/2002, Wed. 7-9 pm
Walnut Creek Adult General Support Meeting -- Ongoing, confidential
support groups for Adults with ADHD
Kaiser Mental Health, Walnut Creek - Contact: Donna Love: 925-687-4324
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===== Feature Article ======

CHADD Dimples took the day off. He's sulking about the Giants' loss,
but he'll be back in two weeks!

===== Please Tell Us! =====

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