Silver Spring Speakers Series
Our 2nd Series of Speakers started on April 25th with Dr. Michael April, Pain Management Specialist, who spoke about "Non-conventional Treatment for Chronic Pain" in his clinic, One Medicine Associates, where he treats chronic pain patients holistically. He stressed the importance of initial evaluations, following a patient's progress and creating a treatment plan that includes different components. Accompanying him were two staff members who also suffer from chronic pain. Robin Klein, professional conditioning specialist, spoke about the importance of exercise in healing and knowing your limitations; and Paula Mintzies, social worker, spoke about relaxation techniques and dealing with stress.
On May 23rd Dr. Robert Rifkin, Chiropractor/Pain Management Specialist, spoke about "Nutrition and Chronic Pain". The presentation was extremely informative with information on the Anti-Inflammatory Diet - how our diet can inflame our pain; how proper nutrition can reduce heart disease and diabetes; the need to be aware of processed and genetically engineered foods and the importance of using herbs, vitamins, minerals and fatty acids to keep us healthy.
On June 27th Lee Blank, Massuage Associates, spoke about the benefits of massage in the treatment of chronic pain. Accompanying her doing demonstrations was Eileen Zagone, massage therapist from, A Calmness Within.
We thank Betty Timer, Recreation Specialist, at the Schweinhaut Senior Center for inviting Pain Connection to host this series.
| Upcoming Silver Spring Speaker's Series Calendar | |
| September 26 | Linda Kuserk, Physical Therapist, "Ergonomics" |
| October 24 | Jan Dommerholt, Physical Therapist, "What makes pain chronic?" |
| November 28 | Paula Mintzies, LCSW, "Learning stress/anger management" |
| Place : | Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center 1000 Forest Glen Road Silver Spring, Md. 20901 |
| Time: | 1-2:30 pm |
Pain Connection's Wish List
- Premises for our center that will be handicapped accessible.
- Fundraisers and Volunteers to develop events.
- Journalist willing to help with publishing our newsletter.
- Accountant/Bookkeeper
Remembrance
Rosemary Boyd, a dear and wonderful member of our Montgomery County support group, passed away on August 10, 2005. Rosemary constantly battled one illness after another and still kept coming to group meetings with a determined spirit to cope better with her pain. Her devoted husband, Richard, drove her to every meeting and always made sure that she was comfortable. Rosemary always spoke so fondly of her daughters and how they helped her. We were honored to have your wife and mother as a member of our group. we will surely miss Rosemary because she was an inspiration to us all.
Support Group Dates
Silver Spring Guest Speakers Series Dates - 4th Monday September 26October 24
November 28
Location: Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD
Time: 1-2:30 PM
Montgomery County Support Group Dates - 1st Thursday
October 6
November 3
December 1
January 5, 2006
February 2
March 2
April 6 **
May 4
June 1
Location: Davis Library 6400 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD
**Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Dr., Rockville, MD
Time: 11:00-12:30 PM.
Prince George's County Support Group Dates - 2nd Wednesday
October 12
November 9
December 14
Location: Rexford Place, 9885 Greenbelt Rd., Lanham, MD
Time: 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Washington DC Support Group Dates - 3rd Wednesday
September 21
October 19
November 16
December 21
January 18, 2006
February 15
March 15
April 19
May 17
Location: American Cancer Society (Universal North entrance), Suite 730 1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Time: 12-1:30 pm
Anne Arundel County Support Group Dates - 2nd Tuesday
October 11
November 8
December 13
Location: West County Library, 1325 Annapolis Road, Odenton, MD 21113
Time: 2-3:30 pm
Call: 410-897-9070
UPDATES
** We are currently recruiting interested community members to join our board of directors. We need people who are willing to help develop our programs, raise funds and promote our mission. Please contact our office if you are interested or can recommend someone. **
Website
Take a look and sign up at our new volunteer website page. We need your input to make this organization a success.
Designated Founders of Pain Connection for Contributions of $100 and over....
- Neil & Cordelia Goldstein
- Robin Sandenburgh
WE THANK YOU!
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Volunteer Thanks to:
Ivymount School students and Sterling Fennel; Jean Shollenberger for phone contacts and Linda Kuserk, coordinating Lord & Taylor Benefit.Return to First Page View Next Page
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