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If you live in New Mexico, ActiveMSers has a NM-only newsletter that comes out when big events are happening locally. To subscribe, write me at dave@activemsers.org. The current edition is below (sorry, some links do not work). - Dave
ActiveMSers New Mexico UPDATES
Once again, there is a cavalcade of events in the Land of Enchantment coming up in the next few months, so you better get out the Sharpie and mark up that calendar. Oh wait, it’s 2012, duh. So put reminders into your smart phone, Google Calendar, or reprogram your brain implant by turning your left ear counterclockwise. My mistake, that last one is still in beta testing and not yet available to the public, sigh.
Palo Duro MS Support Group (FEB 13)
This Monday, Feb. 13th, is the 2nd Monday of the month and time for the regular Palo Duro MS support group meeting from 2 to 4 pm. (Palo Duro Senior Center, 5221 Palo Duro Ave NE). They plan to have a speaker who will show a film and will also celebrate St. Valentine’s Day. Contact Group Leader Patricia Miller at 505-238-9175 or pjm1st@yahoo.com for meeting information.
West Side MS Support Group (FEB 16)
The new West Side MS support group is growing fast. Their next meeting is Thursday Feb 16, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Rio Rancho Church of Christ (1006 22nd St SE). The church is basically off Southern just east of Unser. The topic this month will highlight excellent web resources including www.ActiveMSers.org, and for those interested, folks will be going out for lunch afterward. (While I’ll miss this gathering, I hope to make future ones.) Meetings are scheduled on the third Thursday of each month and offer emotional support and MS education. For more details, contact the group leader: Tina, 505-896-6728 or tmillikan1@att.net.
Newly Diagnosed Support Group (FEB 16)
Were you diagnosed in the last three years? Then this monthly group is for you! Feel free to bring your lunch or just join the gang for emotional support and MS education. The group meets on the third Thursday of each month from 1-2:30 pm at the North Domingo Baca Center, 7521 Carmel Ave NE, ABQ, NM 87109. Questions: Michele, group leader, 505-821-1099, or Jessica, co-leader, 505-710-3237.
Free Aquatic Exercise Program (FEB 21-APR 26)
Join fellow MSers for a low intensity workout sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society that will help get you moving. Taught by a fitness specialist who is knowledgeable of MS, the Aquatic Exercise Program is designed to increase activity level, facilitate independent mobility and provide a support system for people living with MS. The classes are held in an 83 degree pool with a movable floor. The pool features a wheelchair lift for easy access. All exercises can be modified to suit each participants needs. Participants who require minimal assistance will need to have help from a self-appointed volunteer before, during and after the exercise session. REGISTER for this FREE program. 1-800-344-4867, option 1. The 12-week class—you don’t have to attend every class, but it is recommended to get maximum therapeutic benefit—is Tuesdays & Thursdays (2/21-4/26) from 10-11 a.m. at the West Mesa Aquatic Center (6705 Fortuna Rd., NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121). For those who prefer staying on the East Side for pool time at Del Norte, here is a link to that program led by NMSS volunteers Patricia and Hope: Del Norte Aquatics.
Rebif / MS Educational Dinner (FEB 21)
Rod, MS LifeLines Ambassador, will be speaking, as will popular local neurologist Douglas Barrett, MD. The event is this Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 6:00 pm (registration) with the program starting at 6:30 at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown (2600 Louisiana Blvd. NE). Dinner will be provided.
Ampyra / MS Educational Lunch/Dinner (FEB 22, APR 18, MAY 11)
This free and interactive educational program being held Wednesday, February 22, is featuring Allen Bowling, MD, PhD Medical Director of MS Service, Colorado Neurological Institute Associate Clinical Professor, University of Colorado. There are two times available: 11 am and 6 pm. Register by calling 1-800-397-8082 or visit www.LiveAmpyraEvent.com for a list of all AMPYRA events. Complimentary food will be served. Their next scheduled events are on April 18 at 11 am at Season’s Rotisserie and Grill (2031 Mountain Rd NW) and at 6 pm at the Marriott Courtyard Albuquerque (5151 Journal Center Blvd) featuring David Dube, MS, PA-C, for the Neuroscience Institute, Mercy Health Center), and on May 11 at 6 pm at Embassy Suites (1000 Woodward Pl) featuring Elliot Frohman, MD, professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology at University Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
Walk MS (APR 14, Other Dates)
Albuquerque’s 2012 Walk MS, presented by Garcia Automotive Group, will be held Saturday, April 14, 2012, at Tiguex Park, Albuquerque, from 8:00 a.m. – noon. (Note, the Santa Fe walk is April 28, the Roswell walk and the Jal walk are April 21, and the Las Cruces walk is March 31.) The walk begins at 9 a.m. and there are two routes available: a 1 mile loop and a 5K. I expect to be there and I hope many of you will join me! Walk Manager: Maggie Schold,
Contact Info: 505-243-2792, ext. 33301 or 505-259-9164 (mobile), maggie.schold@nmss.org.
Yoga Returns Soon (MAY)
Yoga returns this May to the MS Society (NMSS Office - Albuquerque Trade Center, 3540 Pan American Fwy NE Ste F, Albuquerque, NM 87107). It is a dynamite class, customized to your level of ability, the instructors rank among the best I’ve had, and I highly recommend it. Get your name on the list early by contacting Vicki Kowal (vicki.kowal@nmss.org or 505 243 2792, select option 2 and extension 33302).
Personal MS Trainers?
Fellow ActiveMSer Natalie was wondering about Albuquerque-based athletic trainers or physical therapists who specialize in MS. Recommendations? Write me back: dave@activemsers.org.
Whew, that about wraps it up for the local buzz. Look for a full ActiveMSers newsletter coming soon. In the meantime, let’s stay in touch and I hope to see you soon at the website, in person, and on our forums. Be active, stay fit and keep exploring!
ActiveMSers New Mexico UPDATES
Once again, there is a cavalcade of events in the Land of Enchantment coming up in the next few months, so you better get out the Sharpie and mark up that calendar. Oh wait, it’s 2012, duh. So put reminders into your smart phone, Google Calendar, or reprogram your brain implant by turning your left ear counterclockwise. My mistake, that last one is still in beta testing and not yet available to the public, sigh.
Palo Duro MS Support Group (FEB 13)
This Monday, Feb. 13th, is the 2nd Monday of the month and time for the regular Palo Duro MS support group meeting from 2 to 4 pm. (Palo Duro Senior Center, 5221 Palo Duro Ave NE). They plan to have a speaker who will show a film and will also celebrate St. Valentine’s Day. Contact Group Leader Patricia Miller at 505-238-9175 or pjm1st@yahoo.com for meeting information.
West Side MS Support Group (FEB 16)
The new West Side MS support group is growing fast. Their next meeting is Thursday Feb 16, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Rio Rancho Church of Christ (1006 22nd St SE). The church is basically off Southern just east of Unser. The topic this month will highlight excellent web resources including www.ActiveMSers.org, and for those interested, folks will be going out for lunch afterward. (While I’ll miss this gathering, I hope to make future ones.) Meetings are scheduled on the third Thursday of each month and offer emotional support and MS education. For more details, contact the group leader: Tina, 505-896-6728 or tmillikan1@att.net.
Newly Diagnosed Support Group (FEB 16)
Were you diagnosed in the last three years? Then this monthly group is for you! Feel free to bring your lunch or just join the gang for emotional support and MS education. The group meets on the third Thursday of each month from 1-2:30 pm at the North Domingo Baca Center, 7521 Carmel Ave NE, ABQ, NM 87109. Questions: Michele, group leader, 505-821-1099, or Jessica, co-leader, 505-710-3237.
Free Aquatic Exercise Program (FEB 21-APR 26)
Join fellow MSers for a low intensity workout sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society that will help get you moving. Taught by a fitness specialist who is knowledgeable of MS, the Aquatic Exercise Program is designed to increase activity level, facilitate independent mobility and provide a support system for people living with MS. The classes are held in an 83 degree pool with a movable floor. The pool features a wheelchair lift for easy access. All exercises can be modified to suit each participants needs. Participants who require minimal assistance will need to have help from a self-appointed volunteer before, during and after the exercise session. REGISTER for this FREE program. 1-800-344-4867, option 1. The 12-week class—you don’t have to attend every class, but it is recommended to get maximum therapeutic benefit—is Tuesdays & Thursdays (2/21-4/26) from 10-11 a.m. at the West Mesa Aquatic Center (6705 Fortuna Rd., NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121). For those who prefer staying on the East Side for pool time at Del Norte, here is a link to that program led by NMSS volunteers Patricia and Hope: Del Norte Aquatics.
Rebif / MS Educational Dinner (FEB 21)
Rod, MS LifeLines Ambassador, will be speaking, as will popular local neurologist Douglas Barrett, MD. The event is this Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 6:00 pm (registration) with the program starting at 6:30 at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown (2600 Louisiana Blvd. NE). Dinner will be provided.
Ampyra / MS Educational Lunch/Dinner (FEB 22, APR 18, MAY 11)
This free and interactive educational program being held Wednesday, February 22, is featuring Allen Bowling, MD, PhD Medical Director of MS Service, Colorado Neurological Institute Associate Clinical Professor, University of Colorado. There are two times available: 11 am and 6 pm. Register by calling 1-800-397-8082 or visit www.LiveAmpyraEvent.com for a list of all AMPYRA events. Complimentary food will be served. Their next scheduled events are on April 18 at 11 am at Season’s Rotisserie and Grill (2031 Mountain Rd NW) and at 6 pm at the Marriott Courtyard Albuquerque (5151 Journal Center Blvd) featuring David Dube, MS, PA-C, for the Neuroscience Institute, Mercy Health Center), and on May 11 at 6 pm at Embassy Suites (1000 Woodward Pl) featuring Elliot Frohman, MD, professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology at University Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
Walk MS (APR 14, Other Dates)
Albuquerque’s 2012 Walk MS, presented by Garcia Automotive Group, will be held Saturday, April 14, 2012, at Tiguex Park, Albuquerque, from 8:00 a.m. – noon. (Note, the Santa Fe walk is April 28, the Roswell walk and the Jal walk are April 21, and the Las Cruces walk is March 31.) The walk begins at 9 a.m. and there are two routes available: a 1 mile loop and a 5K. I expect to be there and I hope many of you will join me! Walk Manager: Maggie Schold,
Contact Info: 505-243-2792, ext. 33301 or 505-259-9164 (mobile), maggie.schold@nmss.org.
Yoga Returns Soon (MAY)
Yoga returns this May to the MS Society (NMSS Office - Albuquerque Trade Center, 3540 Pan American Fwy NE Ste F, Albuquerque, NM 87107). It is a dynamite class, customized to your level of ability, the instructors rank among the best I’ve had, and I highly recommend it. Get your name on the list early by contacting Vicki Kowal (vicki.kowal@nmss.org or 505 243 2792, select option 2 and extension 33302).
Personal MS Trainers?
Fellow ActiveMSer Natalie was wondering about Albuquerque-based athletic trainers or physical therapists who specialize in MS. Recommendations? Write me back: dave@activemsers.org.
Whew, that about wraps it up for the local buzz. Look for a full ActiveMSers newsletter coming soon. In the meantime, let’s stay in touch and I hope to see you soon at the website, in person, and on our forums. Be active, stay fit and keep exploring!