Blue Ridge Chapter Weekly E-list Update
November 26, 2008
Contents:
Programs:
1. Holiday Dinners in Henry County and the Winchester/Front Royal area
2. Couples workshop in Lynchburg
3. Spirituality Teleconference
4. Join the Blue Ridge Chapter at Afternoon Ballroom
5. Save the Date: MS Action Day
Programs:
1. Holiday Dinners in Henry County and the Winchester/Front Royal area
Join the Blue Ridge Chapter for a fun holiday dinner in your community! Bring your family, friends, and loved ones to this awesome opportunity to celebrate the season.
December 5, 2008 in
Quality-Dutch Inn at 6pm
$5 per person
December 5, 2008 in Strasburg
Hotel Strasburg at 6:30pm
$10 per person
RSVP by December 1, 2008 at 1-800-344-4867 or email vab@nmss.org. Come and join the fun!
2. Couples workshop in Lynchburg
Save the Date...for a very special opportunity in
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3. Spirituality Teleconference
On December 9, 2008 at 7:30 pm, you will have the opportunity to participate in a teleconference on Spirituality.
Research supports the idea that people heal faster when they are at peace, relaxed, and connected to a power greater than the body and mind alone. Spirituality can provide that connection. Enjoy hearing John Jordan, MSW, LCSW, Vice President of Clinical Services at United Family Services, and gain tools to better understand your spirituality and grow comfortable with your own humanity.
This teleconference is free and open to all who are interested. Please register by December 2 by calling 1-800-344-4867 or email vab@nmss.org.
4. Join the Blue Ridge Chapter at Afternoon Ballroom
You are invited to join a ballroom dancing class specifically designed for people with Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. This class will be crafted to meet your unique needs. Join the fun each Thursday at 2 pm at Terry Dean’s Ballroom Dance Studio, located at
If you have questions about the class, call the studio at (434) 977-3327. Bring your special partner or come alone; dance partners are provided. Each class is $10 per person. The Blue Ridge Chapter will share in the cost of these classes through our Wellness Scholarship program. The scholarships are not need based and everyone with MS is welcome to apply. Call 1(800) 344-4867 or email vab@nmss.org for more information about our Wellness Scholarships for this or other exercise or recreation programs.
5. Save the Date: MS Action Day
On January 25-26, 2009, Blue Ridge Chapter volunteers and staff will travel to
Click here to view the very latest research news on the National MS Society website.
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