Center of Attention
Newsletter of CHADD of Northern California
Also at: http://www.chaddnorcal.org/newsletter
12 May 2003

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

The Center of Attention is CHADD of Northern California's bi-weekly
newsletter, designed to keep you up to date with CHADD of Northern
California's activities and updates in the field.

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

* Calendar of Events
* Announcements: No elections pending
* Feature Article: (We don't have a new article for this week. Sorry!
Please send us your submissions!)
* 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 ==========

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Santa Clara - 5/13/2003, Tues. 7 pm
ADHD: Meeting the Challenges, Embracing the Opportunities
Edward Hallowell, M.D. -- In his Tools for Parents lecture, Dr.
Hallowell will offer an update on his 1994 bestseller, "Driven to
Distraction" and discuss what it takes to ensure that children, no
matter what obstacles they face, grow up to be happy, well adjusted
adults. $15 for advanced tickets.
Camino Ballroom; Rickey's, a Hyatt Hotel; 4219 El Camino Real, Palo
Alto - Contact: Bay Area Parents Magazine: Call 800-657-0288 or visit
www.toolsforparents.com
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Marin - 5/13/2003, Tues. 7-9pm
Paperwork Control: Bills and Taxes - A panel of our "Paperwork
Assistants". -- Learn ways to pay bills on time and file paperwork
logically for next years taxes. Meet paperwork assistants who can
help. Bring your tips to share.
Town Center Corte Madera Community Room, Corte Madera - Contact:
Beverlee: 415-789-9464
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Alameda - 5/14/2003, 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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Online - 5/15/2003, Thu. 6-8:00 PM PST
ADD and Addiction -- Guest Expert: Wendy Richardson, M.A., M.F.C.C., C.A.S.
CHADD Online Chat, Internet - Contact: Message Line: 510-291-2950
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Yolo - 5/15/2003, Thu. 7:15 pm to 8:30 pm
County Meeting -- CHADD welcomes all with interest or concerns
regarding attention deficit disorder. An extensive library of books,
articles, tapes and videos will be available for browsing and
check-out at 7:15PM with a refundable deposit.
Davis Branch, Yolo County Library, Davis - Contact: Yolo County
CHADD: 530-750-3929 or online at
www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd295.html
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San Francisco - 5/17/2003, Sat. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Parent Education Network Conference - "Helping LD Kids at Home and
School" -- For Parents and Educators: featuring Tucker Geerds, (a
leading expert on Learning Differences), a panel of LD kids and a
Disabilities Workshop.
Saint Ignatious High School, - Contact: Dewey Rosetti: E-mail drosetti@...
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San Francisco - 5/19/2003, Mon. 7:00 - 9pm
Adult ADD Success Group - Guest Speaker on ADD Medication -- This
month's format will be different than the regular sharing group. Dr.
Richard Goldwasser will join us for a Q&A about medication for adults with
ADD. Individuals with ADD can bring guests (i.e. family member, partner). We
will meet in the Conference Center (on the lobby level) of CPMC
Pacific Heights Campus.
CPMC Pacific Campus, San Francisco - Contact: Rachel Rosenfeld: 415-362-7227
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Marin - 5/20/2003, Tues. 7-9pm
Got Clutter? A drop-in peer-support group for organizing. -- SueZee
Poinsett; Professional coach and organizer, Member of Na. Assoc.
Professional Organizers. 415-492-8822. Cost: $10 donation
Marin Community Mental Health, Greenbrae - Contact: Beverlee: 415-789-9464
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Contra Costa - 5/21/2003, 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 - 5/21/2003, 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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Sonoma - 5/28/2003, Wed. 7 - 9 pm
Speaker: Nancy J. LoDolce, Attorney at Law. -- Ms. LoDolce
represents families and children in general/special education matters
including mediations, hearings on special education, suspension and
expulsion issues, court appearances and other disputes involving
educational matters. After a brief introduction and presentation,
Ms. LoDolce will open the floor to answer your questions and concerns.
Kaiser Medical Office Building East, Santa Rosa - Contact: Sonoma
Warmline: More information and directions: 707-765-4863
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Santa Clara - 5/28/2003, Wed. 7:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Maximize Learning and Joy by Bridging the Gap Between Left and Right
Brain Hemispheres -- Drawing on her 30+ years as a teacher,
psychologist and writer, Linda Skerbee shares how the brain truly
learns and retains knowledge, and what the Myers-Briggs reveals about
the ADD personality. Her book can work for all teachers and students
alike. Book-signing after her lecture.
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Kitty Petty ADD/LD
Institute: 650-329-9443 or visit www.kpinst.org
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Marin - 6/2/2003, Mon. 12:30am-2:30pm
Parent Resource Group -- Call First...(Note that this meeting is 6/2
instead of Labor Day)
30 Catalpa Ave., Mill Valley - Contact: Victoria Vogel & Holly
Seerly: 415-383-6048
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Contra Costa - 6/4/2003, Wed. 7-9 pm
Walnut Creek Adult Topical Meeting: TBA --
Kaiser Mental Health, Walnut Creek - Contact: Donna Love: 925-687-4324
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San Francisco - 6/4/2003, 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 - 6/4/2003, Wed. Reg: 7pm, Meet 7:30pm
Organization! -- Susan Kloss, a professional organizer, will speak.
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Silicon Valley Warmline:
650-949-5472
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Marin - 6/10/2003, Tues. 7-9pm
Paperwork Control: Mail and Paper Piles - SueZee Poinsett, coach,
organizer, 415-492-8822 and Lin Barcellos, coach, organizer,
650-323-2122. -- Learn ways to control in-flow of mail and reduce/
purge piles papers. Meet organizers who can help. Bring your tips to
share.
Town Center Corte Madera Community Room, Corte Madera - Contact:
Beverlee: 415-789-9464
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Alameda - 6/11/2003, 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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======== Announcements ==========

Despite earlier rumors, there is not going to be an election for new
officers this Spring. If you are interested in taking on a more
responsible position in CHADD, please let us know and we will work
hard to find a good fit for you.

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

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 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@.... Simply
replying to this e-mail will also send your message to the right
place.
--

Lew Mills, PhD, MFT
Editor, "Center of Attention"
CHADD of Northern California, Chapter # 504
mailto:Lew@...
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