2012 CFS/FMS/OI Events
in the
US National Capital Area
Northern Virginia (NOVA), Washington, DC, and Suburban MD
(plus national teleconferences and distant events of interest)
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2012 NOVA CFS/ME, FMS & OI SG
meetings are on
the 3rd Saturdays, 2-4 p.m.
Sully Governmental Center
James McDonnell Room
4900 Stonecroft Road
Chantilly VA 20151
Directions
Free, close
parking. No stairs. Same building as the Sully District
Police Station
Way outside the Capital beltway.
Between Routes 50 and 66,
just west of Route 28 at the Westfields Blvd West exit.
Please refrain from wearing scented products.
CFS, CFIDS, M.E. ~ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
FM, FMS ~ Fibromyalgia Syndrome
OI ~ Orthostatic
Intolerance (Becoming more symptomatic when upright and still)
POTS ~ Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
NMH ~ Neurally Mediated Hypotension
MVPS/D ~ Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome / Dysautonomia
(Also welcome are those with IBS ~ Irritable Bowel Syndrome,
Chronic Lyme, Vulvodynia, similar syndromes and symptoms)
Overview: 2012 NOVA CFS/ME, FMS, OI SG Meeting Schedule
(3rd Saturday, 2-4 pm, Sully Gov'tal Center, Chantilly VA. Address & Directions.
Jan 21 - Discussion
Feb 18 - Discussion. One topic: What affects my heart and its symptoms?
Mar 17 - Discussion. One topic: Financial adjustments to being more ill.
Apr 21 - Speaker - Acupuncturist Bill Reddy: Supplements for Optimizing Health. Flyer
May 12 - Awareness Day.
May 19 - Discussion.
Jun 16 - Discussion.
July 21 - Discussion.
Aug 18 - Discussion.
Sept 15 - Discussion & Pain Awareness month.
Oct 20 - Discussion.
Nov 17 - Thanksgiving & Gratitude, for Healing.
Dec 15 - Discussion.
Discussion meetings are sometimes rescheduled with speakers.
Printable PDF 2012 Meeting Schedule.
January 2012
Christ Lutheran Church
8011 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
For Bethesda group contact info, click link above or Email Us
Discussion Meeting
Sully Governmental Center, James McDonnell Room
(same building as Sully District Police Station)
4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151. Free.
No registration required. (703) 968-9818, (410) 647-7578.
See also: Meetings, Directions.
Topic: "Biofeedback and Lowering Stress and Pain Levels"
Speaker: Michael Sitar, PhD
Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr, Wheaton, MD 20906
(240) 777-4999 (directions only).
For anyone with chronic pain, family members and/or professionals.
For details, Pain Connection Groups and Conference Calls,
call Pain Connection at (301) 231-0008.
TELECONFERENCE - for those with CFS, FMS, and/or OI.
The EGG call is a mind-body-spirit telephone support group focusing
on the practice and benefits of ∞ gratitude.
Join Yahoo group EGGdish for date and dial-in info reminders,
for a place to practice writing gratitude for healing.
Call Elly at 703-968-9818 or write
eggdish-owner@yahoogroups.com
No fee. Callers pay own applicable long distance rates.
For more info, see EGG.
February 2012
Christ Lutheran Church
8011 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
For Bethesda group contact info, click link above or Email Us
Discussion Meeting
Sully Governmental Center, James McDonnell Room
(same building as Sully District Police Station)
4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151. Free.
No registration required. (703) 968-9818, (410) 647-7578.
See also: Meetings, Directions.
Topic: "Social Security Disability & Special Needs Planning Updates"
Speaker: Sheri Abrams, Attorney
Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr, Wheaton, MD 20906
(240) 777-4999 (directions only).
For anyone with chronic pain, family members and/or professionals.
For details, Pain Connection Groups and Conference Calls,
call Pain Connection at (301) 231-0008.
TELECONFERENCE - for those with CFS, FMS, and/or OI.
The EGG call is a mind-body-spirit telephone support group focusing
on the practice and benefits of ∞ gratitude.
Join Yahoo group EGGdish for date and dial-in info reminders,
for a place to practice writing gratitude for healing.
Call Elly at 703-968-9818 or write
eggdish-owner@yahoogroups.com
No fee. Callers pay own applicable long distance rates.
For more info, see EGG.
March 2012
Christ Lutheran Church
8011 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
For Bethesda group contact info, click link above or Email Us
Discussion Meeting
Sully Governmental Center, James McDonnell Room
(same building as Sully District Police Station)
4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151. Free.
No registration required. (703) 968-9818, (410) 647-7578.
See also: Meetings, Directions.
Topic: "Better Breathing for a Better Life"
Speaker: Elsie Ferguson, PhDDr. Ferguson in private practice in Bethesda, MD beginning in 1979 is a Medical Psychologist specializing in neurofeedback and biofeedback treatment and multimodal cognitive behavior therapy.
Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr, Wheaton, MD 20906
(240) 777-4999 (directions only).
For anyone with chronic pain, family members and/or professionals.
For details, Pain Connection Groups and Conference Calls,
call Pain Connection at (301) 231-0008.
TELECONFERENCE - for those with CFS, FMS, and/or OI.
The EGG call is a mind-body-spirit telephone support group focusing
on the practice and benefits of ∞ gratitude.
Join Yahoo group EGGdish for date and dial-in info reminders,
for a place to practice writing gratitude for healing.
Call Elly at 703-968-9818 or write
eggdish-owner@yahoogroups.com
No fee. Callers pay own applicable long distance rates.
For more info, see EGG.
April 2011
Our NOVA CFS, FMS & OI Support Group may host a table.
Usually held at Reston Town Center
11900 Market St, Reston VA 20190
Sponsored by the Sjorgren's Syndrome Foundation (800) 475-6473
In addition to support groups having tables, there will be booths by
practitioners and agencies and Interactive Exhibits.
Christ Lutheran Church
8011 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
For Bethesda group contact info, click link above or Email Us
Speaker Meeting
Bill Reddy, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. of QiMed.com
Herbs and Supplements for General Health
Herbs and Supplements Specifically for CFS/FMS
Bill Reddy Speaker Event Flyer
Sully Governmental Center, James McDonnell Room
(same building as Sully District Police Station)
4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151. Free.
No registration required. (703) 968-9818, (410) 647-7578.
See also: Meetings, Directions.
Topic: "Scientific Advances in Myofascial Pain and Sensitization"
Speaker: Dr. Jay Shah, NIH
Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr, Wheaton, MD 20906
(240) 777-4999 (directions only).
For anyone with chronic pain, family members and/or professionals.
For details, Pain Connection Groups and Conference Calls,
call Pain Connection at (301) 231-0008.
TELECONFERENCE - for those with CFS, FMS, and/or OI.
The EGG call is a mind-body-spirit telephone support group focusing
on the practice and benefits of ∞ gratitude.
Join Yahoo group EGGdish for date and dial-in info reminders,
for a place to practice writing gratitude for healing.
Call Elly at 703-968-9818 or write
eggdish-owner@yahoogroups.com
No fee. Callers pay own applicable long distance rates.
For more info, see EGG.
May 2012
- For Worldwide Awareness Day Events around May 12 check
May 5, 2012, Sat, 9a - 4:30p: Fibromyalgia Coalition International's
12th Annual FM Conference & Pamper Day
"Freedom From Fibromyalgia"
KU Medical Center
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, Kansas
To register, call 913-384-4673, or see the FCI website at
http://www.fibrocoalition.org/
May 8, 2012, 2nd Tues, 12-2 PM EDT:
Tele-Call:
The Art of Healing ♥Dysautonomia with ∞Gratitude & Friends
May 8, 2012, Tuesday, 7pm:
Bethesda ME/CFS & FM Support Group
Christ Lutheran Church
8011 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
For Bethesda group contact info, click link above or Email Us
May 12, 2011: International CFIDS, FM, CIND Awareness Day
May ??, 2012, ??, :
Empty Chairs Project at CFSAC Meeting, May 2012, Wash, DC
By "Speak Up about ME" - a grassroots effort to show legislators that
NeuroEndocrineImmune diseases also afflict children. Photos requested.
May ??, 2012, ??: 9a - 5pm: Federal CFS Advisory Committee (CFSAC)
Agenda is being developed
Washington, D.C.
Direct all inquires to Nancy C. Lee, MD, Designated Federal Officer: cfsac@hhs.gov.
The meeting will be recorded and archived for on-demand viewing through the CFSAC web site. It will be available by audio on both days and the call-in numbers will be posted on the CFSAC Web site. Public attendance at the meeting is open. Those attending will need to sign-in prior to entering (bring ID). Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide oral testimony on both days of the meeting; pre-registration for oral testimony is required by ??, April ??, 2012.
Time slots for public comment will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be limited to five minutes per speaker; no exceptions will be made. Priority will be given to individuals who have not presented public comment at previous CFSAC meetings. Individuals registering for public comment should submit a copy of their oral testimony in advance. More details
Video link:
http://videocast.nih.gov/
Read more about The CFSAC at CFIDS.org
May 19, 2012, 3rd Saturday: 2 - 4 pm: NOVA CFSupport Meeting
Honoring Awareness Day:
"History of Pain and Fatigue Syndromes, Version 1.0"
Brian Walitt, M.D. of Washington Hospital Center
Family and friends are welcome.
Sully Governmental Center, James McDonnell Room
(same building as Sully District Police Station)
4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151. Free.
No registration required. (703) 968-9818, (410) 647-7578.
See also: Meetings, Directions.
May 31st, 2012, Thursday, 3 PM EDT:
Elly's Gratitude Group
TELECONFERENCE - for those with CFS, FMS, and/or OI.
The EGG call is a mind-body-spirit telephone support group focusing
on the practice and benefits of ∞ gratitude.
Join Yahoo group EGGdish for date and dial-in info reminders,
for a place to practice writing gratitude for healing.
Call Elly at 703-968-9818 or write
eggdish-owner@yahoogroups.com
No fee. Callers pay own applicable long distance rates.
For more info, see EGG.
June 2012
Christ Lutheran Church
8011 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
For Bethesda group contact info, click link above or Email Us
Discussion Meeting
Sully Governmental Center, James McDonnell Room
(same building as Sully District Police Station)
4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151. Free.
No registration required. (703) 968-9818, (410) 647-7578.
See also: Meetings, Directions.
Topic: ?
Speaker: ?
Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr, Wheaton, MD 20906
(240) 777-4999 (directions only).
For anyone with chronic pain, family members and/or professionals.
For details, Pain Connection Groups and Conference Calls,
call Pain Connection at (301) 231-0008.
TELECONFERENCE - for those with CFS, FMS, and/or OI.
The EGG call is a mind-body-spirit telephone support group focusing
on the practice and benefits of ∞ gratitude.
Join Yahoo group EGGdish for date and dial-in info reminders,
for a place to practice writing gratitude for healing.
Call Elly at 703-968-9818 or write
eggdish-owner@yahoogroups.com
No fee. Callers pay own applicable long distance rates.
For more info, see EGG.
July 2012
Discussion Meeting
Sully Governmental Center, James McDonnell Room
(same building as Sully District Police Station)
4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151. Free.
No registration required. (703) 968-9818, (410) 647-7578.
See also: Meetings, Directions.
TELECONFERENCE - for those with CFS, FMS, and/or OI.
The EGG call is a mind-body-spirit telephone support group focusing
on the practice and benefits of ∞ gratitude.
Join Yahoo group EGGdish for date and dial-in info reminders,
for a place to practice writing gratitude for healing.
Call Elly at 703-968-9818 or write
eggdish-owner@yahoogroups.com
No fee. Callers pay own applicable long distance rates.
For more info, see EGG.
August 2012
Discussion Meeting
Sully Governmental Center, James McDonnell Room
(same building as Sully District Police Station)
4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151. Free.
No registration required. (703) 968-9818, (410) 647-7578.
See also: Meetings, Directions.
TELECONFERENCE - for those with CFS, FMS, and/or OI.
The EGG call is a mind-body-spirit telephone support group focusing
on the practice and benefits of ∞ gratitude.
Join Yahoo group EGGdish for date and dial-in info reminders,
for a place to practice writing gratitude for healing.
Call Elly at 703-968-9818 or write
eggdish-owner@yahoogroups.com
No fee. Callers pay own applicable long distance rates.
For more info, see EGG.
September 2012
Christ Lutheran Church
8011 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
For Bethesda group contact info, click link above or Email Us
Sep ?, 2012, Sat: OFFER 2012 Conference for Healthcare Providers and Patients
September ?, 2012, Friday, 9am - 4 pm: Pain Awareness Month Symposium
Sep 15, 2012, 3rd Saturday: 2 - 4 pm: NOVA CFSupport Meeting
Honoring Pain Awareness Month:
"Pain without a Cause"
Brian Walitt, M.D. of Washington Hospital Center
Family and friends are welcome.
Sully Governmental Center, James McDonnell Room
(same building as Sully District Police Station)
4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151. Free.
No registration required. Free. (703) 968-9818, (410) 647-7578.
See also: Meetings, Directions.
TELECONFERENCE - for those with CFS, FMS, and/or OI.
The EGG call is a mind-body-spirit telephone support group focusing
on the practice and benefits of ∞ gratitude.
Join Yahoo group EGGdish for date and dial-in info reminders,
for a place to practice writing gratitude for healing.
Call Elly at 703-968-9818 or write
eggdish-owner@yahoogroups.com
No fee. Callers pay own applicable long distance rates.
For more info, see EGG.
The IACFS/ME International Clinical and Research or Patient Conference
Hosted by ??
Title: TBD
Location: TBD
Topic: TBD
Speaker: TBD
Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr, Wheaton, MD 20906
(240) 777-4999 (directions only).
For anyone with chronic pain, family members and/or professionals.
For details, Pain Connection Groups and Conference Calls,
call Pain Connection at (301) 231-0008.
October 2012
Agenda is being developed
Holiday Inn Capitol, Columbia Room, 550 C Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024. Hotel phone number: 202-479-4000.
Direct all inquires to Nancy C. Lee, MD, Designated Federal Officer: cfsac@hhs.gov.
The meeting was recorded and archived for on-demand viewing through the CFSAC web site. It will be available by audio on both days and the call-in numbers will be posted on the CFSAC Web site. Public attendance at the meeting is open. Those attending will need to sign-in prior to entering (bring ID). Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide oral testimony on both days of the meeting; pre-registration for oral testimony is required by Wednesday, October 26, 2011.
Time slots for public comment will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be limited to five minutes per speaker; no exceptions will be made. Priority will be given to individuals who have not presented public comment at previous CFSAC meetings. Individuals registering for public comment should submit a copy of their oral testimony in advance. Details of last fall's meeting.
Video link:
http://videocast.nih.gov/
Read more about The CFSAC at CFIDS.org
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October 9, 2012, 2nd Tues, 12-2 PM:
Tele-Call:
The Art of Healing Dysautonomia with Gratitude & Friends
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October 20, 2012, 3rd Saturday: 2 - 4 pm
NOVA CFSupport Meeting
Discussion.
Sully Governmental Center, James McDonnell Room
(same building as Sully District Police Station)
4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151. Free.
No registration required.
(703) 968-9818, (410) 647-7578.
See also: Meetings, Directions.
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October ??, 2012, Sunday, 11:30am - 5pm:
NJ CFS Association Fall Conference
Title: TBD
For more info, see www.njcfsa.org
or call the NJCFSA Informational Help Line 888-835-3677. Non-member conference registration is $40.
CME Credit available.
Topic: "Body Mechanics; A Key to Protecting Your Body and Managing Pain".
Speaker: Richard C. Wilson, OTR
Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr, Wheaton MD 20906
(240) 777-4999 (directions only)
For info, Pain Connection Support Groups, call (301) 231-0008.
Christ Lutheran Church
8011 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
For Bethesda group contact info, Email Us
TELECONFERENCE - for those with CFS, FMS, and/or OI.
The EGG call is a mind-body-spirit telephone support group focusing
on the practice and benefits of gratitude.
Join Yahoo group EGGdish for date and dial-in info reminders,
for a place to practice writing gratitude for healing.
Call Elly at 703-968-9818 or write
eggdish-owner@yahoogroups.com
No fee. Callers pay own applicable long distance rates.
For more info, see EGG.
November 2012
Christ Lutheran Church
8011 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
For Bethesda group contact info, Email Us
Thanksgiving + Discussion
Sully Governmental Center, James McDonnell Room
(same building as Sully District Police Station)
4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151. Free.
No registration required. (703) 968-9818, (410) 647-7578.
See also: Meetings, Directions.
Topic: "Painless Puzzles" author, "Regrow Gray Brain Matter through Acrostic Puzzles"
Speaker: Neil Goldstein
Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr, Wheaton, MD 20906
(240) 777-4999 (directions only)
For info, Pain Connection Support Groups, call (301) 231-0008.
TELECONFERENCE - for those with CFS, FMS, and/or OI.
The EGG call is a mind-body-spirit telephone support group focusing
on the practice and benefits of gratitude.
Join Yahoo group EGGdish for date and dial-in info reminders,
for a place to practice writing gratitude for healing.
Call Elly at 703-968-9818 or write
eggdish-owner@yahoogroups.com
No fee. Callers pay own applicable long distance rates.
For more info, see EGG.
December 2012
Christ Lutheran Church
8011 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
For Bethesda group contact info, Email Us
Discussion Meeting + Coping with Holidays
Sully Governmental Center, James McDonnell Room
(same building as Sully District Police Station)
4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151. Free.
No registration required. (703) 968-9818, (410) 647-7578.
See also: Meetings, Directions.
TELECONFERENCE - for those with CFS, FMS, and/or OI.
The EGG call is a mind-body-spirit telephone support group focusing
on the practice and benefits of gratitude.
Join Yahoo group EGGdish for date and dial-in info reminders,
for a place to practice writing gratitude for healing.
Call Elly at 703-968-9818 or write
eggdish-owner@yahoogroups.com
No fee. Callers pay own applicable long distance rates.
For more info, see EGG.
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