=== Center of Attention ===
Newsletter of CHADD of Northern California
Also at: http://www.chaddnorcal.org/newsletter
16 August 2004

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*Calendar of Events
*Announcements: National ADHD Awareness Day, 9/7/04
*Feature Article: (Next Issue)
*Please Tell Us
*Subscription Information
*CHADD Information

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>> CALENDAR OF EVENTS <<
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This calendar only has events for the next 3 or 4 weeks listed. It
also does not list some other CHADD groups which may be closer to you
and it does not list some non-CHADD events. For a thorough calendar,
look at: http://www.chaddnorcal.org/schedule and check the links at
the top.

Contra Costa - 8/18/2004, Wed. 7 - 9 pm
Walnut Creek Adult General Support Meeting -- Ongoing, confidential
support groups for Adults with ADHD
710 South Broadway, Walnut Creek - Contact: Donna Love: 925-687-4324
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San Francisco - 8/23/2004, Mon. 7 - 9 pm
Adult Success Group (With Toni) -- Share skills and strategies for
success at home, in the workplace, in relationships, etc. (It's a
good idea to call to confirm dates, get ideas on parking. etc.)
First Unitarian Universalist Church, San Francisco - Contact: Rachel
Rosenfeld: 888-759-9758
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Alameda - 8/24/2004, Tues. 7 - 9 pm
Adult Support Group --
Lynnwood United Methodist Church, Pleasanton - Contact: Pattie: 925-548-3997
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Online - 8/25/2004, Wed. 4 - 6 pm PST
"Ask The Expert" Chat -- Ann Abramowitz, Ph.D. will chat about
Psychosocial and Behavorial Interventions
Online Chat, Internet - Contact: Chat Web Page: www.chadd.org - Support - Chat
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Telephone - 8/25/2004, Wed. 7 - 8:30 pm PST
Support Group -- Group size is limited to 8 people. There is no
charge for the group itself. However, you will pay your normal
telephone charges for a call to Santa Cruz, CA. You MUST REGISTER IN
ADVANCE to receive the telephone number and access code. Send an
email with the subject line "Telephone Group" to chadd@....
If you sign up and you find out you can't participate, PLEASE let us
know as soon as possible.
Telephone, Santa Cruz - Contact: Silicon Valley Warmline: 650-949-5472
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San Mateo - 8/29/2004, Sun. Noon - 5 pm
L.E.A.D. GROUP -- For 6th - 10th grade kids with ADD, ADHD, &/or
learning disabilities . Kids work together to understand their
situation, figure out how to use their strengths to bridge
weaknesses, and learn social & negotiating skills so that students
can eventually advocate themselves. Parent attendance is suggested
for the opening meeting. Opening workshop lead by educational
strategists Claudia Lowe and Cathy Manus.
Universalist Unitarian Church, San Mateo - Contact: Laurie
Livingston: 650 375-8124, 650 307-2557 or LHL2S@...
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Marin - 8/30/2004, Mon. 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Parent Resource & Support Group -- Call First...
30 Catalpa, Mill Valley - Contact: Victoria Vogel & Holly Seerley: 415-383-6048
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Contra Costa - 9/1/2004, Wed. 7 - 9 pm
Walnut Creek Adult Topical Meeting --
710 South Broadway, Walnut Creek - Contact: Donna Love: 925-687-4324
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Sacramento - 9/7/2004, Tues. 6:45 p.m.; 7-9 pm
Back to School -- School study strategies for kids with ADHD
presented by Rich Lougy, MFT, Author of "ADHD a Survival Guide for
Parents and Teachers"
Sutter Center for Psychiatry, Sacramento - Contact: Greater
Sacramento CHADD: 916-552-1557
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Stanislaus - 9/7/2004, Tues. 7 - 8pm
Modesto Support Group -- (No children please)
Doctors Medical Center, Modesto - Contact: Bonnie: 209-523-4939
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Alameda - 9/8/2004, Wed. 7 - 8:45 pm
Tri-Valley Parent Support Meeting --
Thomas J. Hart Middle School, Pleasanton - Contact: JoAnn Matone: 925-484-2173
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Marin - 9/9/2004, Thu. 7-9 pm
Lea Del Pomo, employment development counselor -- Learn about
special vocational services offered at Marin Employment Connection
for folks with disabilities including ADHD. Learn how Lea can help
you navigate those services.
Family Works Counseling Agency, San Rafael - Contact: Beverlee: 415-789-9464
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Santa Clara - 9/14/2004, Tues. 7:15 - 9 pm
Support Group for Partners! -- Support and community-resource
information for the partners of folks with ADHD. PLEASE NOTE: This is
NOT a support group for people with AD/HD, nor for couples, nor for
parents. It is EXCLUSIVELY for PARTNERS of people with ADHD, and
others will have to be turned away.
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Gina Pera: 888-759-9758
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Contra Costa - 9/15/2004, Wed. 7 - 9 pm
Walnut Creek Adult General Support Meeting -- Ongoing, confidential
support groups for Adults with ADHD
710 South Broadway, Walnut Creek - Contact: Donna Love: 925-687-4324
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Napa - 9/16/2004, Thu. 7 - 9 pm
Parent/Guardian Support Group -- Focusing on education,ADHD
strengths,and strategies to manage challenges.(it's good to call
first to confirm the date/time and to inquire about the meeting's
topic).
St. John's Lutheran Church, Napa - Contact: Karen Shepard:
707-452-8970, or ksnapa@...
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San Mateo - 9/18/2004, Sat. 8 am to 5 pm
"Healing Anxiety, Depression and ADD" - with Dr. Daniel Amen as
keynote speaker. -- Kitty Petty ADD/LD Institute's Ninth Annual
Symposium
Tyco Electronics Corporation, Menlo Park - Contact: Kitty Petty
ADD/LD Institute: 650-329-9443 or visit www.kpinst.org
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>> ANNOUNCEMENTS <<
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National ADHD Awareness Day, 9/7/04 Watch the web for more
information as plans develop.

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>> PLEASE TELL US <<
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suggestions, or criticisms will be greatly appreciated. Please
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California more beneficial to you all.

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would like to see published.

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Lew Mills, Editor

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The Center of Attention is CHADD of Northern California's bi-weekly
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CHADD of Northern California's activities and updates in the field.

* CHADD Works to Improve the Lives of People with
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Lew Mills, PhD, LMFT
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CHADD of Northern California, Chapter # 504
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