Calendar of Activities and Events
There is always something going on at the ALS Network. Please check out our calendar to see what is happening this month and to save the date for future activities and events. From our monthly connection groups to our community outreach events, there are many opportunities for you and your family to connect with us. Select subscribe to have these be a part of your personal calendar as well!
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Calendar of Events
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Veterans with ALS: Connect, Support, Chat
Veterans with ALS: Connect, Support, Chat
This quarterly group will support U.S. Veterans, their family, friends and/or caregivers touched by ALS. The focus is keeping individuals connected with their local VA/PVA and educating on all benefits…
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2024 East Bay Walk & Roll to Cure ALS
We invite you to join us for the 2024 East Bay Walk & Roll to Cure ALS (formerly the East Bay Walk to Defeat ALS)! Please join us at Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline…
*DATE CHANGE* San Luis Obispo: Connect, Support, Chat
*DATE CHANGE* San Luis Obispo: Connect, Support, Chat
San Luis Obispo: Connect, Support, Chat will be meeting on Saturday, November 2 instead of Saturday, November 16. Please contact facilitator Julie Scurich for information on how to participate via…
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Election Day 2024
ALS advocates demonstrate their strength and impact by sharing personal experiences with legislators and urging support for policies that enhance the quality of life for those affected by ALS. Another…
Loved Ones Group: Connect, Support, Chat
Loved Ones Group: Connect, Support, Chat
Facilitator: Kim Venezia, LMFT 510-569-3631 or kvenezia@alsnetwork.org Contact Kim for information on joining the group via Zoom!
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2024 Hawaii Walk & Roll to Cure ALS
We invite you to join us for the 2024 Hawaii Walk & Roll to Cure ALS (formerly the Hawaii Walk to Defeat ALS)! Please join us at Kapiolani Park (3840…
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Community: Connect, Support, Chat
Community: Connect, Support, Chat
Community: Connect, Support, Chat Contact facilitator for information on how to participate via Zoom! Facilitator: Kim C. Venezia, LMFT, 510-569-3631 or kvenezia@alsnetwork.org
San Fernando Valley: Connect, Support, Chat
San Fernando Valley: Connect, Support, Chat
San Fernando Valley: Connect, Support, Chat Contact facilitator Emma Karavardanyan, M.A. for information on how to participate via Zoom! 747-282-8177 or ekaravardanyan@alsnetwork.org
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*DATE CHANGE* Adaptive Yoga/Assisted Movement and Guided Meditation
*DATE CHANGE* Adaptive Yoga/Assisted Movement and Guided Meditation
Adaptive Yoga/Assisted Movement and Guided Meditation will be meeting on Wednesday, November 13 this month instead of Wednesday, November 6. Adaptive Yoga for ALS is a fully seated or reclining…
Turlock/Central Valley: Connect, Support, Chat
Turlock/Central Valley: Connect, Support, Chat
Turlock/Central Valley: Connect, Support, Chat Please contact facilitator, Kathleen Kelsey, for information on how to join via Zoom! Kathleen Kelsey, RCP: kkelsey@alsnetwork.org; 818-292-4315
For Caregivers of ALS Clients Affected by FTD: Connect, Support, Chat
For Caregivers of ALS Clients Affected by FTD: Connect, Support, Chat
For Caregivers of ALS Clients Affected by FTD: Connect, Support, Chat Please contact Regional Care Manager Rex for information on how to participate via Zoom! Facilitator: Rex Like, MA rlike@alsnetwork.org;…
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Trach and Vent: Connect, Support, Chat
Trach and Vent: Connect, Support, Chat
Trach and Vent: Connect, Support, Chat Contact Facilitators: Robin Eller, RCP: 661-364-1913 or reller@alsnetwork.org or Kathleen Kelsey, RCP: (818) 292-4315 or kkelsey@alsnetwork.org for more information about how to participate via…
Ventura County Caregiver: Connect, Support, Chat
Ventura County Caregiver: Connect, Support, Chat
Ventura County Caregiver: Connect, Support, Chat Contact Emma for information on how to join virtually using Zoom! Facilitator: Emma Karavardanyan, M.A 747-282-8177 or ekaravardanyan@alsnetwork.org
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Riverside County: Connect, Support, Chat
Riverside County: Connect, Support, Chat
Riverside County: Connect, Support, Chat Contact Crystal for information on how to participate using Zoom! Facilitator: Crystal Galvan, RRT 747-284-3003, cgalvan@alsnetwork.org
All-Hawaii: Connect, Support, Chat
All-Hawaii: Connect, Support, Chat
All-Hawaii: Connect, Support, Chat Please contact Regional Care Manager Rex Like, MA for information on how to participate via Zoom! Facilitator: Rex Like, MA rlike@alsnetwork.org 808-219-9036
South Los Angeles: Connect, Support, Chat
South Los Angeles: Connect, Support, Chat
South Los Angeles: Connect, Support, Chat Contact Brandon for information on how to participate via Zoom! Facilitator: Brandon Whatley, B.S., OTA 818-699-2280 or bwhatley@alsnetwork.org
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Walnut Creek/East Bay: Connect, Support, Chat
Walnut Creek/East Bay: Connect, Support, Chat
Walnut Creek/East Bay: Connect, Support, Chat Contact Facilitator Margie Petrakis, RRT, RN, for information on how to participate: mpetrakis@alsnetwork.org
Glendale: Connect, Support, Chat
Glendale: Connect, Support, Chat
Glendale: Connect, Support, Chat Please contact Regional Care Manager Cynthia Marks, RT for information on how to participate using Zoom! cmarks@alsnetwork.org or 909-736-5677
Monterey Bay: Connect, Support, Chat
Monterey Bay: Connect, Support, Chat
Monterey Bay: Connect, Support, Chat Contact Julie for information on how to participate using Zoom! Facilitator: Julie Scurich, OTR/L, ATP: (831) 247-9878; jscurich@alsnetwork.org
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Bereavement (am): Connect, Support, Chat
Bereavement (am): Connect, Support, Chat
Bereavement (am): Connect, Support, Chat An additional time slot has been added for our monthly meeting for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one to ALS. Contact Support Group…
Connect, Support, Chat: LGBTQ+
Connect, Support, Chat: LGBTQ+
Connect, Support, Chat: LGBTQ+ All LGBTQ+ people living with ALS and their family, friends, loved ones and allies are welcome to attend this meeting. Some meetings will be general discussion…
Connect, Support, Chat: Bereavement (pm)
Connect, Support, Chat: Bereavement (pm)
Connect, Support, Chat: Bereavement (pm) A monthly meeting for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one to ALS. Contact Support Group Facilitator Daniel Potapshyn, MA at 707-861-0257 or dpotapshyn@alsnetwork.org…
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*GUEST SPEAKER* NorCal ALS Community: Connect, Support, Chat
*GUEST SPEAKER* NorCal ALS Community: Connect, Support, Chat
NorCal ALS Community: Connect, Support, Chat Whether you are elsewhere in California or Hawaii, please join us for this important event. We will be joined by Kara Bischoff, MD, Associate…
Español: Conéctese, Apoyar, Unase/Spanish Language: Connect, Support, Chat
Español: Conéctese, Apoyar, Unase/Spanish Language: Connect, Support, Chat
Español: Conéctese, Apoyar, Unase/Spanish Language: Connect, Support, Chat Por favor, comuníquese con Debbie Joy para obtener instrucciones. Please contact facilitator Debbie Joy, MHA for information on how to join using…
*CANCELED* Kern County: Connect, Support, Chat
*CANCELED* Kern County: Connect, Support, Chat
Kern County: Connect, Support, Chat will not meet this month. The next meeting will be in January. Facilitator: Robin Eller, RCP: 818-402-6843 or reller@alsnetwork.org Contact Robin for information on how…
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*CANCELED* SoCal Loved Ones: Connect, Support, Chat
*CANCELED* SoCal Loved Ones: Connect, Support, Chat
SoCal Loved Ones: Connect, Support, Chat will not meet this month. The next meeting will be in January. Please contact Regional Care Manager Crystal Galvan, RRT for information on how…
San Francisco and Surrounding Counties: Connect, Support, Chat
San Francisco and Surrounding Counties: Connect, Support, Chat
San Francisco and Surrounding Counties: Connect, Support, Chat 1:00-3:00 PM Fourth Friday of each month For information on how to participate via Zoom, contact Facilitator: Trung Ton, BA Kin, 510-753-0395;…
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Ventura/Santa Barbara: Connect, Support, Chat
Ventura/Santa Barbara: Connect, Support, Chat
Ventura/Santa Barbara: Connect, Support, Chat meets online every fourth Tuesday of the month at 4:00 PM PT. The group will meet in person quarterly at Hillcrest Center for the Arts in…
Palo Alto: Connect, Support, Chat
Palo Alto: Connect, Support, Chat
Palo Alto: Connect, Support, Chat Contact Shannan for information on how to join virtually using Zoom! Facilitator: Shannan Sonnicksen, LCSW, MPH 510-342-9313, ssonnicksen@alsnetwork.org
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*CANCELED* Pomona: Connect, Support, Chat
*CANCELED* Pomona: Connect, Support, Chat
Pomona: Connect, Support, Chat will not meet this month. The next meeting will be in January. Call Roshandra for information on how to participate using Zoom! Facilitator: Roshandra Edwards M.…