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[email protected] www.mssociety.ca
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GET READY TO GO
STREAKING!
Everyone’s doing it…
Join the excitement - take part in the
2nd Annual
It’s the flashy kickoff to our 2010
Lloydminster Enerflex MS Walk campaign,
and we want you there to
show your colors!
On Tuesday, February 2nd, join us in the
Lloyd Mall, near Shopper’s Drug Mart
between 11 am & 1 pm.
There you’ll have the opportunity to have
a streak of RED put in your hair to visually
demonstrate your support in the fight
against MS.
Don’t worry, you’ll be in
good hands. The staff at
Chatters have once again
partnered with us to do the streaking –
which is completely temporary.
BRAND NEW THIS YEAR: In addition to
the option of having a free temporary
streak of red put into your hair, you’ll
also be able to purchase a $5 red
clip-in streak, which Chatters staff will
custom cut to length for you. Then, you
can remove and re-wear the streak any
time you’d like, including sporting it
at the Walk in April!
We encourage all MS supporters to
come out & make a statement.
If you’re a Walk Team Captain,
here’s a great opportunity for
you to kick-start your 2010
efforts by bringing the entire
team out to get streaked.
While you’re streaking on February 2nd,
you can also REGISTER for the 2010
Enerflex MS Walk on the spot! We’ll
have pledge kits on hand so you can
get fundraising early…Staff will be at
the mall following the Streak event
until 5pm to continue taking
registrations.
Don’t want to wait to register?
REGISTER TODAY at www.mswalks.ca
Beat The
Blues It’s that time of year when the cold
and post-Christmas let-down can
combine to make a person feel blue.
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We are excited to be holding our
Chapter’s First Ever
BBeeaatt tthhee WWiinntteerr BBlluueess
SSeemmiinnaarr
designed to uplift your spirits.
Mark your calendars for:
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Fee is $10 per person, which includes lunch
and a great line-up of speakers.
RREEGGIISSTTRRAATTIIOONN IISS MMAANNDDAATTOORRYY
Registration Deadline: February 10th
Call the MS Office to Register:
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SSPPEEAAKKEERRSS
SSuussssoonnnnee JJeeaanneettttee MMiinncchhiinnii
`̀WWhhaatt II CCaann HHaavvee IInn LLiiffee && HHooww
ttoo GGeett TThheerree`̀
A Reiki Master & Psychomatic
Therapist, Sussonne`s story is one
of overcoming obstacles, having
herself recovered from Stage 3
Cancer. She`ll share her insights
on how you can achieve what you
truly want in life in a
compassionate, gentle & fun way.
LLiillllyy BBeellllaanndd
`̀LLaauugghh ttoo LLiivvee`̀
Laughter Therapist Lilly Belland
will open up your eyes to the
healing abilities of
laughter...prepare to giggle your
way through this hands-on
session.
HHeeaatthheerr BBjjoorrnnssttaadd
`̀BBrraaiinn GGyymm`̀
Brain Gym (educational
kinesiology) is enhanced learning
through movement. 26 Brain
Gym movements activate the
brain for optimal storage &
retrieval of information. Gym
benefits include improvements in
learning, vision, memory,
expression and movement.
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ADAPTED YOGA
WINTER/SPRING SESSION:
CLASSES HELD TUESDAYS, 10-11:30 AM,
BEGINNING JANUARY 19TH
& RUNNING
TO THE END OF MAY
LOCATION: WORKSHOP ROOM,
COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTRE
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR DALE FOSS WORKS
CLOSELY WITH EACH PARTICIPANT TO
MAXIMIZE RESULTS BY CATERING TO YOUR
SPECIFIC ABILITIES & LIMITATIONS.
CALL THE MS OFFICE TO REGISTER
FOR THIS POPULAR PROGRAM TODAY.
COST: FREE FOR CHAPTER MEMBERS. COST OF
MEMBERSHIP FOR NON-MEMBERS IS $10.
**NOTE: SHOULD NUMBERS EXCEED CAPACITY,
PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS
LIVING WITH MS & THEIR SUPPORT PARTNERS.
THE BENEFITS OF YOGA:
THROUGH GENTLE STRETCHING EXERCISES,
OUR ADAPTED YOGA AIDS IN PROMOTING
INCREASED MOBILITY, MUSCLE STRENGH &
TONE, RANGE OF MOTION & RELAXATION.
YOGA MATS & EQUIPMENT PROVIDED.
Aqualite
Water Exercises
An ideal low-impact, full body workout…Aqualite uses the buoyancy
of the water to give you enhanced range of motion.
Taught by certified swim instructor Sharon Charters, exclusively for
Chapter members living with MS & their support partners.
Winter/Spring Session: Begins Wednesday, January 20th &
runs each Wednesday until May 19th.
When & Where? Wednesdays, 2:30 – 3:15 pm Lloydminster Leisure Centre
FREE for all Chapter Members.
Assistance available for those needing a hand entering & exiting the pool.
Call Myrna to Register.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Our Chapter offers FREE passes to the
Common Wealth Centre Gym &
Walking Track, & to the Leisure Centre
pool. Call the office for more
information or to order your pass.
MMSS SSOOUUPP && SSAANNDDWWIICCHH IINNFFOO SSEESSSSIIOONNSS
Your monthly opportunity to catch-up on all the latest in MS research, treatments,
information & coping strategies…
Drop in for this hour long lunch session, which typically includes a guest speaker
followed by a discussion period.
LUNCH IS ON US – Soup & sandwiches provided by the MS Society, so you don’t
have to bring your own lunch!
All sessions run Tuesdays from Noon to 1pm, in the Workshop Room of
the Community Services Centre.
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Viewing DVD on Clinical Trials DDiissccuussssiioonn:: ““CCCCSSVVII –– CChhrroonniicc
CCeerreebbrroossppiinnaall VVeennoouuss IInnssuuffffiicciieennccyy””
Find out the latest on this breaking MS research news & engage in a discussion on
its potential with others living with MS.
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Speaker: Leah Mann – Health & Nutrition Market Consultant
TTooppiicc:: ““EEnneerrggyy SSaavviinngg MMeeaallss wwiitthh EEvveerryyddaayy IInnggrreeddiieennttss””
Learn from an expert about how to save energy by creating quick, easy meals.
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Speaker: Crystal Aitkin – Service Canada TTooppiicc:: ““CCPPPP && DDiissaabbiilliittyy””
Your chance to have all of your compensation questions answered!
REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED.
EVERYONE WELCOME.
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We’ve put this ‘social coffee’ outing on hold until we hear from you about the days & times that work best
with your schedule. Please help us make this program a viable option for you by contacting our office & telling us your preference. We’ll keep you updated on future
dates for this Tim Horton’s get-together.
GGaammeess,, CCrraaffttss &&
CCoonnvveerrssaattiioonn
This program is specially designed for those who have a ‘crafty’ side, or just want to get out to
socialize over a ‘friendly’ game of cards.
Games, Crafts & Conversation runs once a month, featuring themed crafts, décor & snacks
as the seasons change.
For those not into crafts, we offer cards & board games for your amusement.
While we’ll provide light snacks & refreshments,
but be sure to bring along your own lunch.
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Call Myrna at the MS Office to Register.
Join the Youth Movement… Become part of the Lloydminster Chapter’s
POPULAR
MS YOUNG PEOPLE’S GROUP
FOR WHO?
Individuals aged 18-40 or individuals raising young families who are living with MS & their
spouses/support partners.
WHEN? WHERE?
The group holds get-togethers once a month, at an ever-changing social setting,
decided upon by the group.
The next YPG event is set for:
Monday, January 25th, 2010
7:00 pm Coffee @ Tim Horton’s
(Hwy 17 South Location –
by Multiplex)
Costs are covered by the MS Society.
WHAT?
An opportunity to socialize and connect with peers in a casual setting.
WHY? Young people face unique challenges in living with
MS, as do couples raising families. This is an opportunity to network with others in similar
situations, with common interests, and to take part in activities geared toward a younger crowd.
This vibrant group of people makes
MS LOOK GOOD!
Newcomers always welcome.
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FUN BOWLING
It’s time for another installment of our family-friendly Fun Bowling!
Join us at Border Bowl on
Sunday, March 28th from 2-4:30 pm.
As a special treat, we’ll have an hour of
GLOW Bowling, followed by an hour
of regular bowling, complete with our fun-filled bowling games.
Open to Chapter Members of all ages. No bowling skill required!
Ramps available for assistance.
Snacks & Refreshments provided.
Call the MS Office to Register.
Couples Getaway The Edmonton Chapter is once again
opening up its Couples Getaway at Camp Health,Hope & Happiness to our Lloydminster Chapter members.
If you are a couple living with MS, and would like an opportunity to get away for a weekend & meet others with common
experiences on March 12-14, check out the following website:
www.mssociety.ca/edmonton/couples
There you’ll find all the details on activities, speakers & facilities.
Registration & Payment due by March 5
Cost is $375 per couple
Funding may be available through our Lloydminster Chapter – call the office.
Funding Announcement
The Lloydminster Chapter is
pleased to inform you that thanks
to funds raised through the 2009
Leckie & Associates Charity Golf
Tournament, we are now offering a
special new funding program.
Effective immediately, we will be
offering financial aid of
$1,000/person to individuals living
with MS, to go toward the purchase
of a scooter. As is the case with
our regular Special Assistance
Funding Program, funds will be
only be distributed on a last-resort
basis to individuals who have
exhausted other means of funding.
Those interested will be asked to
fill out an application form, which
will be reviewed by our Client
Services Committee before a
funding decision is made.
We realize that scooters are often
an essential part of maintaining
mobility & independence for a
person living with MS; we want to
help ensure that finances aren’t a
barrier in making such an important
purchase possible for a person who
is in need.
For more information, or for an
application, call the Chapter
Office at 780-871-0513.
Our sincere thanks to Leckie &
Associates for helping to make this
exciting initiative possible.
FREE MASSAGES!
Students of Lakeland College’s Massage
Therapy Program will once again be offering
$10 massages (a special discounted rate just for MS Society
Members)
at the College. Massages will begin at the
end of March, with bookings being accepted
mid-March.
If you’re interested, call (780) 871-5715 in
mid-March & leave a message. Someone
from the College will call you back to
schedule your appointment.
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Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) describes a
hypothetical disruption of blood flow in which the venous system is not able to
efficiently remove blood from the central nervous system resulting in increased
pressure in the veins of the brain & spinal cord which in turn results in damage to
these areas. Recent reports have revived the idea of an association between
inadequate venous drainage & multiple sclerosis.
There has been tremendous interest &
excitement about CCSVI and the MS story that appeared on CTV’s W5 recently.
While Dr. Zamboni is the first to comment that these early results require additional study, we’re excited to let you know that the MS Society of Canada has confirmed that it is launching a competition to fund operating grants related to CCSVI & MS.
To read about CCSVI and this research
announcement, visit the MS Society website:
www.mssociety.ca and click on ‘CCSVI & MS’.
We will be sure to keep you updated on this topic as more information becomes
available.
IT’S TIME . . .
THE 12TH ANNUAL
GET READY TO LEAD LLOYDMINSTER TO ANOTHER
FUNDRAISING RECORD!
YEAR OVER YEAR, LLOYDMINSTER WALKERS
RAISE THE BAR, WITH PARTICIPANT NUMBERS &
FUNDRAISING DOLLARS INCREASING
EXPONENTIALLY.
IT’S TIME TO DO IT AGAIN.
IN 2009, THANKS TO OUR DEDICATED WALKERS,
SPONSORS, DONORS & VOLUNTEERS, WE RAISED
AN UNPRECEDENTED $173,000 IN THE FIGHT
AGAINS MS. THIS YEAR, WE HAVE OUR SIGHTS
SET ON $190,000 – WE CAN DO IT!
THIS YEAR’S WALK IS SET FOR
SATURDAY, APRIL 24TH, 2010
AT BUD MILLER PARK.
AS ALWAYS, OUR RALLY POINT WILL BE THE
LAKELAND COLLEGE GYMNASIUM, BEGINNING AT
9AM ON EVENT DAY.
REGISTER NOW
WWW.MSWALKS.CA (If you register online, you’ll be able to immediately
print off pledge sheets,
track your fundraising, and email pledge requests to
friends & family)
OR CALL OUR OFFICE & WE’LL REGISTER YOU ON
THE SPOT:
780-871-0513
.
ENTER A TEAM & MAXIMIZE YOUR FUN &
FUNDRAISING POTENTIAL.
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS: WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH MANY
DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF THE WALK – IF YOU CAN SPARE A
FEW HOURS OF TIME, CONTACT THE MS OFFICE & WE’LL
FIND A JOB FOR YOU!
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On the evening of October 21, 2009, our very own Lloydminster Chapter was announced as the winner of
the 2009 Non-Profit of the Year Award at the Chamber of Commerce’s
Business Week Awards Gala. This honour would not have been possible without the
tremendous efforts of our dedicated army of volunteers, who have truly given wings to our
Chapter. We’d like to extend a sincere ‘thank you’ to each and every person who has contributed their time to assisting our Chapter in ways large and small; this
award truly belongs to all of you! We’d also like to sincerely thank the local business
community for their standout support, and for recognizing our efforts through this award.
Our Chapter is proud to once again be partnering
with the Lloydminster Bobcats in the
fight against MS.
Beginning in November, for every home goal scored
by the Lloydminster Bobcats during their 2009-2010
season, Carlson Wagonlit Travel is generously
donating $25 to the Lloydminster Chapter of
the MS Society.
There’s never been a better reason to cheer on the
Bobcats! We’d like to extend our gratitude to
Carlson Wagonlit Travel and to the Lloydminster
Bobcats organization for their tremendous support.
At the time of production of this newsletter in
early January, the Goals for MS total was at $1050!
VVOOLLUUNNTTEEEERRSS NNEEEEDDEEDD!! We are currently looking for volunteers
to assist us with our annual Carnation
Campaign which will run May 6-8, 2010. In
addition to volunteers to help sell flowers on
those dates, we’re also looking for someone
who might be willing to take on an
organizational role for the Campaign. If you are
interested in volunteering in either of these capacities, contact the MS Office.
Lloydminster MS Chapter STAFF
Johanna Green
Executive &
Development Director
Myrna Jezowski
Client Services &
Program Coordinator
Lacey Weston
Fundraising /
Office Assistant
Would you like to receive this Newsletter electronically? You can help save us postage costs
by requesting your newsletters be sent to you by email.
Call our office or send us an email at [email protected] to have your name added to our electronic mailing list. You can also
check out our Newsletter on our Lloydminster Chapter website by logging on to
www.mssociety.ca, clicking on Alberta Division, then selecting Lloydminster Chapter.
Handivan Service Provides 18 trips per month for eligible
members with MS.
Funding provided by United Way.
Taxi Service Provides $103 per month for eligible
members with MS.
In partnership with Viper Taxi.
Special Assistance Funding If the costs associated with MS are too much
for you to bear, we may be able to help.
Special assistance funding is available for
individuals who qualify. Call the office for
more details.
Information & Resource Library A wealth of pamphlets, books, videos, dvds &
newly diagnosed information packages are
available at the Lloydminster Chapter.
Peer Support Our Peer Support Program matches trained
volunteers who have MS with partners dealing
with MS and looking for some support. This
program is open to those who are newly
diagnosed as well as those looking to speak
with someone sharing the experience of MS. If you are interested in being matched with a
volunteer, contact our office.
We are a United Way
Member Agency
Websites
www.atlasofms.org
TheBrainMatters.org
“Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis”
BOOK
Authors: Nancy Holland, Jack S. Burksand & Diana Schneider, Nov, 2009.
Available for Loan from the MS Office
LLLLOOYYDDMMIINNSSTTEERR CCHHAAPPTTEERR
OOFFFFIICCEE HHOOUURRSS Monday – Friday 10am - 3pm
The recipients of our Lloydminster Chapter’s Christmas Food Hamper wish to extend a
heartfelt thank you to all those who contributed to brightening their Christmas through
your generous donations.
Other Services Offered by the Lloydminster Chapter
New Resources
2010 Lloydminster Chapter Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE: MEMBERS AT LARGE:
Chair – Terry Haggart Jenna Foster Vice Chair – Gail Taylor Sheldon McPherson Secretary – Lori Mennie Darrel Sterkenburg Treasurer – Marilyn Mark Karen Weber Past Chair – Darrel Frisken Robert Williams
THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE!
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