Regional News
For information on events and newly formed support groups, please call the phone numbers listed. When specific numbers are not given, please contact the MSAA Regional Office appearing below each listing. Established support groups are held in many other cities; please call the nearest MSAA Regional Office for details. All activities are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Times listed are in the local time zone for the region or location of the event.
Northeast Region
Upcoming Events:
- September, Educational Workshop sponsored by Berlex; Atlantic City, New Jersey (date and location to be determined)
- September, Educational Workshop sponsored by Teva; Atlantic City, New Jersey (date and location to be determined)
- September, Educational Workshop for Care Partners, Hagerstown, Maryland (date and location to be determined)
- Wednesday, September28th, Wine Tasting Fundraiser, Cherry Hill, New Jersey; please visit www.msaa.com/calendar/northeast.html for further details
Newly Formed Support Groups:
- Holbrook, New York; contact Jaime Cummings at (613) 472-5045
- Scranton, Pennsylvania; contact Debbie Niehuus at (570) 961-2268
Support Groups Coming Soon:
- Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- Columbia Falls, Maine
- Newark, New Jersey
- Windham, Connecticut
Susan Freund, Director
706 Haddonfield Road
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002
(856) 488-4500
(800) 532-7667, ext. 106
MSAA New Hampshire Field Office:
John Robinson
Client Services Coordinator
13 Elwood Road
Londonderry, New Hampshire 03053
(603) 434-0176
(800) 532-7667, ext. 151
Southeast Region
Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, August 13th, "Treatment Updates, Orals & Latest Trials," Asheville, North Carolina; please visit www.msaa.com/calendar/southeast.html for further details
- Thursday, September 22nd, "Treatment Updates, Orals & Latest Trials," Ocala, Florida; please visit www.msaa.com/calendar/southeast.html for further details.
- Friday, October 14th, "Treatment Updates, Orals & Latest Trials," Deltona, Florida; please visit www.msaa.com/calendar/southeast.html for further details
- Saturday, October 15th, "Treatment Updates, Orals & Latest Trials," Palm Coast, Florida; please visit www.msaa.com/calendar/southeast.html for further details
- Saturday, October 22nd, "Neurology Expo," hosted by the American Academy of Neurology and its Foundation, World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; for free tickets contact Kim Schofield at (404) 381-6731 or kschofiled@bellsouth.net; for expo information visit www.thinkneurologynow.org
- Scuba Diving CertificationScuba diving is not only great aquatic exercise, but it can also be challenging and inspirational! For individuals with MS, it may provide the feeling of being free from disease for a short time, and may increase one's quality of life. A medical release form is needed, but readers should not be discouraged; the instructors are highly trained, and even people who depend on a scooter may be able to participate! Although a fee is charged, this program is presently offering a "buy-one, get-one free" special. Space is limited. Please contact Linda Chaney at (727) 367-1137 for more information.
Newly Formed Support Groups:
- Gainesville, Florida; contact Sarah Maurer at (352) 367-9660
- Greenville, South Carolina; contact Octavius Arnold at (864) 220-2592
- Salem, Virginia; contact Danny Huff at (540) 387-9179
Support Groups Coming Soon:
- Decatur, Georgia
- Kinston, Alabama
- West Palm Beach, Florida
PO Box 66565
St. Petersburg, Florida 33736
(800) 532-7667, ext. 154
Midwest Region
Upcoming Events:
- Thursday, September 22nd, "MSAA Day at the Comedy Club," Cleveland, Ohio; in addition to entertainment, an MS specialist will speak at this event
- Saturday, October 29th, MSAA Halloween Party, Cleveland, Ohio; in addition to the party, an MS specialist will speak at this event
- Check MSAA's website (www.msaa.com/calendar/midwest.html) regularly for information on more upcoming events.
- Readers may call their nearest MSAA support group or contact the regional office for information about upcoming "Holiday Socials."
Newly Formed Support Groups:
Contact the Midwest Regional Office for information on existing MSAA support groups or to start a local support group.
MSAA Midwest Regional Office:Renée Williams, Director
13938A Cedar Road, #243University Heights, Ohio 44118 (216) 320-1838
(800) 532-7667, ext. 140
South-Central Region
Upcoming Events:
- August through December, "MS: Behind the Scenes," presented by Richard G. Pellegrino, MD, PhD, in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport, Louisiana; Kansas City and St. Louis, Missouri; Tulsa and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Denver, Colorado (dates and times to be determined)
- Friday through Sunday, October 7th through 9th, "Ruston/Monroe Retreat," Lake D'Arbonne State Park, Farmerville, Louisiana, space is limited, so please call early to check availability
Newly Formed Support Groups:
- Arkansas City in Cowley County, Kansas; contact David Goff at (620) 442-0737
Support Groups Coming Soon:
- Breckenridge, Colorado
- El Dorado, Arkansas
- El Paso, Texas
- Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Mansfield/Arlington, Texas
1515 N. Town E Boulevard
Suite 138, Box 320
Mesquite, Texas 75150
(817) 480-2125
(800) 532-7667, ext. 153
MSAA Arkansas Field Office: Judith Bennie, Client Services Coordinator
107 Avonshire Terrace
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913
(501) 262-9380
(800) 532-7667, ext. 137
Northwest Region
Upcoming Events:
- Friday, August 12th, "35th Anniversary Luncheon," Indian Creek Golf Course, Elkhorn, Nebraska, 11:30 am
- Thursday, August 18th, "Managing and Living with Multiple Sclerosis," with Dr. Steven Pugh, Walla Walla General Hospital, Walla Walla, Washington, 6:30 pm
- Sunday, September 11th, "Celebration Picnic," Sons of Norway Hall, Great Falls, Montana, 1:00 pm
- Saturday, September 24th and Sunday, September 25th, "Parade of Homes," Great Falls, Montana, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Newly Formed Support Group
- Minot, North Dakota; contact Brian Stein at (701) 852-2115
Support Groups Coming Soon:
- Bozeman, Montana
- Casper, Wyoming
- Hettinger, North Dakota
Sue Pencoske, Director
600 Central Plaza, Suite #13
Great Falls, Montana 59401
(406) 454-2758
(800) 532-7667, ext. 131
Western Region
Newly Formed Support Group
- Fossil, Oregon; contact Jean Rumble at (541) 763-4042
- Portland, Oregon; contact Jeff Fortner at (503) 245-2997
Support Groups Coming Soon:
The Western Regional Office is hoping to start support groups soon in the following cities: Los Angeles, California (both Spanish and English-speaking support groups); San Francisco, California; and Las Vegas, Nevada. Those interested in joining a support group in any of these areas or starting a support group in another area, please contact Amanda Montague, western regional director, at amontague@msaa.com or (800) 532-7667, ext. 155.
MSAA Western Regional Office:Amanda Montague, Director
1819 Polk Street, Mailbox #326
San Francisco, California 94109
(415) 260-6420
(800) 532-7667, ext. 155
