The Third Silver Spring Speaker's Series 2006

PRESENTERS:

• February 27 - Dori Langevin, Psy.D, Meditation Teacher, Talk and Demonstrations
• March 27 - Dr. Gregory Swistak, Chiropractor, Pain Specialist
• April 24 - Lee Blank, Massage Therapist, Talk and Demonstrations
• May 22 - Dr. Michael Sitar, PhD, BioFeedback Talk and Demonstrations
• June 26 - Alison Horowitz, Alternative Treatments: Reiki, Shiatsu, Craniosacral and Polarity Therapy
• September 25 - Jan Dommerholt, PT, Pain Specialist,"What Makes Pain Chronic?"
• October 23 - Cynthia Williams, NIH, Hypnotherapy Talk and Demonstrations
• November 27 - Jonathan Bromberg, Attorney, Disability Discussion

Place: Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center 1000 Forest Glen Road Silver Spring, Md. 20901

Time: 1-2:30 pm

We thank Betty Timer, Recreation Specialist, at the Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center for continuing to have Pain Connection host this series.

Inclement Weather Policy
During inclement weather, please listen to your radio (WTOP 1500/AM) for possible library closings or delayed openings. If in doubt, please call the Center at 301-309-2444 for further information and/or send an email to gwenn@pain-connection.org. Always feel free to leave a message on the answering machine at the Center. A staff member will try to return your phone call as soon as possible. The Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center follows the weather policy of Montgomery County (M.C.) Public Schools. Call them at 301-681-1255 for further information.

New Group in Howard County

Howard County group started on January 16th and is led by Mary French, LCSW-C, RN. Ms. French has over 20 years experience as a health care professional and integrates both traditional and holistic approaches. She believes in treating the whole individual-mind, body and spirit. Volunteer Thanks to: Ivymount School students and Keith Lester; Jean Shollenberger, Simin Jamshidi and for Nancy Hadley phoning members each month.

Volunteer Thanks to:

Ivymount School students and Keith Lester; Jean Shollenberger, Simin Jamshidi and for Nancy Hadley phoning members each month.

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

Designated Founders For Contributions of $100 and over....

• Dr. Victor Siegel
• Mary Shepard
• Jon Greenberg & Ellen Weiss
• Lee Blank, CMT
• Mary French, LCSW-C
• Malcolm Herman
• Ed Moot
• Geoff & MaryLou Manifold
• Neil & Cordelia Goldstein
• Eileen Zagone, CMT

Donation Made in Honor

Richard & Judi Goodstein in Honor of Jon Greenberg

WE THANK YOU!

Support Group Dates

REMEMBRANCES

Elsa Gannon, Montgomery County member since 1999, suddenly died on January 14 at home. Elsa is survived by her daughter Ilene, who she always spoke fondly of in group meetings. The Memorial Mass was held at Our Lady Lourdes Catholic Church, on Saturday, January 21, 2006. Elsa will surely be missed.

Brenda Herman, mother of board member Malcolm Herman and mother-in- law of Gwenn Herman, Director, died on January 25 after along fight with cancer in Netanya, Israel. Brenda was a strong believer in volunteering and raising money for the Leniardo Hospital.

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. **

YOU CAN NOW DONATE ONLINE !

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