Our next meeting is July 20,2011
12:45 to 2:45
Molly Nye House
Stress is an under recognized threat to our basic health. Chronic pain is another stress that has huge implications in our well being. Lets talk about it.
Heather
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
May 18, 2011 support group meeting
Our speaker for Wednesday, May 18th is Dr. Saira Mithani, Pharmacist. Please send me any specific questions you have for her in advance and I will pass them on to her. Due to her schedule she will start at 1:00 and must leave by 2:15.
Remember to please come scent free
Remember to please come scent free
Saturday, April 16, 2011
APRIL 20th speaker is Randy Gomm
We are pleased to accept Mr. Randy Gomm as our speaker this month, to hear his "Personal Recovery Story". Mr Gomm is an independent researcher of various detoxification protocols including; improving sleep, diet, exercise, stress reduction, relaxation techniques and infrared sauna.
Welcome to our blog, new and returning members. To start a few reminders: first,the meetings start at 12:45pm promptly and second the meetings are "ALWAYS SCENT-FREE"For everyone's comfort please come scent free.
Welcome to our blog, new and returning members. To start a few reminders: first,the meetings start at 12:45pm promptly and second the meetings are "ALWAYS SCENT-FREE"For everyone's comfort please come scent free.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Dr Patrick Myers - March 16th 2011
Don't miss out on another North Shore, public presentation in March, from Dr Myers. He spoke last at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, for the Osteoporosis Society, BC chapter. Come to hear his views and sugestions for coping with "Chronic Pain", from a Psychologist with a background in Rehab for Workers Comp.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Dr Patrick Myers - March 16th 2011
Welcome to the Vancouver - North Shore and area - Chronic Pain Support Group Blog. We meet next, on Wednesday March 16th, at 12:45pm at Miss Mollie Nye House. Please come early to settle before the speaker starts, chat with your new and old friends, and grab a coffee or tea and cookie. If you love to bake, please feel free to share your baking and wow us all. As a simple reminder, please bring back any borrowed books to keep them in circulation, our library is still small at this time.
We are pleased to announce that Dr Patrick Myers Phd., a Registered Psycologist, will be presenting on March 16th, so please mark this occasion on your calendar now, check him out at www.stresslessconsulting.ca
Please feel free to suggest a speaker that you can support to come to the group to Linda at the meeting or leave a note for us in the comments area. We wish to encourage you to suggest, support and present that someone special that has made a medical difference in your life, or tell us an area of interest and we will support you to find the right person for our group.
Please remember to bring your loose change, for a donation, to help us pay for the room hire and coffee etc. We are a very small non-profit group, as is Mollie Nye House and Seniors Center, all donations are very much appreciated, thank you. Hope to see ya there.
We are pleased to announce that Dr Patrick Myers Phd., a Registered Psycologist, will be presenting on March 16th, so please mark this occasion on your calendar now, check him out at www.stresslessconsulting.ca
Please feel free to suggest a speaker that you can support to come to the group to Linda at the meeting or leave a note for us in the comments area. We wish to encourage you to suggest, support and present that someone special that has made a medical difference in your life, or tell us an area of interest and we will support you to find the right person for our group.
Please remember to bring your loose change, for a donation, to help us pay for the room hire and coffee etc. We are a very small non-profit group, as is Mollie Nye House and Seniors Center, all donations are very much appreciated, thank you. Hope to see ya there.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
February 16th
Fantastic news to all North Vancouver Chronic Pain Support Group Members.
I am please to announce our speaker for February is Andy Jones of "Nognz". Nognz, brain fitness store, has just opened at 1517 Bellevue Ave, in West Vancouver, phone 604-912-0171. Andy will bring with him some hands on fun from each of the five area's of brain fitness. The areas are: memory, word skills, coordination, critical thinking and focus. We invite you to see and sample products that promise to provide exercise and strengthen the brain. You can check out the store online at www.nognz.com.
I am please to announce our speaker for February is Andy Jones of "Nognz". Nognz, brain fitness store, has just opened at 1517 Bellevue Ave, in West Vancouver, phone 604-912-0171. Andy will bring with him some hands on fun from each of the five area's of brain fitness. The areas are: memory, word skills, coordination, critical thinking and focus. We invite you to see and sample products that promise to provide exercise and strengthen the brain. You can check out the store online at www.nognz.com.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
February 16th
Welcome to the North Shore Chronic Pain Support Blog, we up-date this site regulary, so check back often for info on meetings, speakers, topics and comments from other followers.
We are a small group but mighty at heart; to the support of others with like minded ideas, positive tales of things that have worked for ourselves, sharing in the neccessary task of bringing speakers to the group, to increse our knowledge and self-awareness, and refreshing understanding of what it is like to live with chronic pain, that others not in Chronic Pain could.
We support each other in our sharing of physical, mental, social, and emotional effects of chronic pain in our lives, to be true and honest description, that is often missunderstood by family, friends, and sometimes even our doctors. Please know that you are in a safe place and that your privacy is our honoured integretal task. Some of us understand what it is like to be "bullied" by our employers, the medical world and with Long Term Disability Designation Agencies. We know because we personally have been through it, understanding through shared experience is revolutionary. Please come, experience, and share with understanding and humour, in a scent free, positive and engaging environment.
This Month we are waiting for confirmation from a great speaker at this point, so please check back before the 16th for the latest information. Please remember to return any borrowed books to keep them circulating. Remember the new time of 12:45pm and that we are now meeting on the Third Wednesday of the Month.
We are pleased to announce that Dr Patrick Meyer Phd., a Registered Psycologist, www.stresslessconsulting.ca will be presenting on March 16th, so please mark this occasion on your calendar now, as a reminder if you feel this is something you would like more information on. Please feel free to suggest a speaker that you can support to come to the group to Linda at the meeting or leave a note for us in the comments area. We wish to encourage you to suggest, support and present that someone special that has made a medical difference in your life, or tell us an area of interest and we will support you to find the right person for our group.
We are a small group but mighty at heart; to the support of others with like minded ideas, positive tales of things that have worked for ourselves, sharing in the neccessary task of bringing speakers to the group, to increse our knowledge and self-awareness, and refreshing understanding of what it is like to live with chronic pain, that others not in Chronic Pain could.
We support each other in our sharing of physical, mental, social, and emotional effects of chronic pain in our lives, to be true and honest description, that is often missunderstood by family, friends, and sometimes even our doctors. Please know that you are in a safe place and that your privacy is our honoured integretal task. Some of us understand what it is like to be "bullied" by our employers, the medical world and with Long Term Disability Designation Agencies. We know because we personally have been through it, understanding through shared experience is revolutionary. Please come, experience, and share with understanding and humour, in a scent free, positive and engaging environment.
This Month we are waiting for confirmation from a great speaker at this point, so please check back before the 16th for the latest information. Please remember to return any borrowed books to keep them circulating. Remember the new time of 12:45pm and that we are now meeting on the Third Wednesday of the Month.
We are pleased to announce that Dr Patrick Meyer Phd., a Registered Psycologist, www.stresslessconsulting.ca will be presenting on March 16th, so please mark this occasion on your calendar now, as a reminder if you feel this is something you would like more information on. Please feel free to suggest a speaker that you can support to come to the group to Linda at the meeting or leave a note for us in the comments area. We wish to encourage you to suggest, support and present that someone special that has made a medical difference in your life, or tell us an area of interest and we will support you to find the right person for our group.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Wednesday January 19th
Welcome to old friends and new visitors.
We are meeting again on Wednesday 19th of Jan 2011.
There will not be a speaker, so bring your creative energy, your new year thoughts and hopes, and your New Years struggles. Lets talk it out, share your worries and open your vault of experiences with various therapies, drugs and more.
So pencil in this date and come along.
Please note the time change, as some are finding the bus is dropping them off early or late. We are an accomodating group and now we will start at 12:45pm, to help those who come by bus. See you soon and Happy New Year to you.
We are meeting again on Wednesday 19th of Jan 2011.
There will not be a speaker, so bring your creative energy, your new year thoughts and hopes, and your New Years struggles. Lets talk it out, share your worries and open your vault of experiences with various therapies, drugs and more.
So pencil in this date and come along.
Please note the time change, as some are finding the bus is dropping them off early or late. We are an accomodating group and now we will start at 12:45pm, to help those who come by bus. See you soon and Happy New Year to you.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Jin Shin Do
North Vancouver Chronic Pain Support Group(NVCPSG)would like to take this time to say a welcoming "Merry Christmas".
Our next meeting will be Wednesday December 15th, at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Road, Lynn Valley, North Vancouver. We meet from 1pm to 3pm, in showing respect to the speaker, please arrive a little early to have your greetings over and ready to listen at 1pm, many thanks.
Our speaker will be Sandra, she will be presenting "Jin Shin Do".
All are welcome to join with us and there will be time for discussion after the speaker.
Tea,coffee and biscuits are offered, by donation, thanks to the Lynn Valley Seniors Association.
Merry Christmas everyone.
Monday, November 15, 2010
an occupational therapist to speak
Hello 'Pain buddies', would love to see you come out to here news from an occupational therapist point of view. Come hear some new knowledge, and technical updates plus give some helpful input into the conversation; so that our speaker can go away with knowledge of how to address our common and not so common problems with mobility, and our activities of daily living, ADL's. This is where OT's shine, so come and find out more.
We meet this month on Wednesday, November 17th 2010, from 1pm to 3pm, at Mollie Nye House, at 940 Lynn Valley Road. There is easy access for any disability. Parking is plentiful on the west side, in the church parking lot, or there a few Handicap/Disability spots closer to the building on the east side. Too confused, don't worry leave us a message and we will get back to you. Send an e-mail with your questions to nvancpsg@shaw.ca
I believe that many of you came to the event, and will be celebrating and discussing some of the of events from the "Pain Forum" from November 13th 2010, last Saturday.
We meet this month on Wednesday, November 17th 2010, from 1pm to 3pm, at Mollie Nye House, at 940 Lynn Valley Road. There is easy access for any disability. Parking is plentiful on the west side, in the church parking lot, or there a few Handicap/Disability spots closer to the building on the east side. Too confused, don't worry leave us a message and we will get back to you. Send an e-mail with your questions to nvancpsg@shaw.ca
I believe that many of you came to the event, and will be celebrating and discussing some of the of events from the "Pain Forum" from November 13th 2010, last Saturday.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Helpful tips for scooter and wheelchair users
October 2010 Access Transit Newsletter, from Translink
Wheelchair and Scooter Training Moves into the Community
Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) is now taking its Wheelchair and Scooter Training Program, which is generally held at the Vancouver Transit Centre, to locations throughout the Metro Vancouver region. The Program offers training sessions for seniors and persons with disabilities, in which CMBC trainers work with individuals to teach them how to maneuver wheelchairs and scooters into position on buses and how to navigate the system in general.
At a recent session near the Edmonds Community Centre in Burnaby, participants increased their confidence level in using transit. “I really didn’t think I would be able to do this,” said one woman. “Now I can get to Save-On and the cleaners by myself.” A man using a walker confided that he had always been afraid that he might be able to get on a bus, but not get off - that changed, with the Wheelchair and Scooter Training Program!
These “mobile” training sessions can be set up through TransLink’s Access Transit office. Just call 604-453-4587 to make arrangements.
Wheelchair and Scooter Training Moves into the Community
Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) is now taking its Wheelchair and Scooter Training Program, which is generally held at the Vancouver Transit Centre, to locations throughout the Metro Vancouver region. The Program offers training sessions for seniors and persons with disabilities, in which CMBC trainers work with individuals to teach them how to maneuver wheelchairs and scooters into position on buses and how to navigate the system in general.
At a recent session near the Edmonds Community Centre in Burnaby, participants increased their confidence level in using transit. “I really didn’t think I would be able to do this,” said one woman. “Now I can get to Save-On and the cleaners by myself.” A man using a walker confided that he had always been afraid that he might be able to get on a bus, but not get off - that changed, with the Wheelchair and Scooter Training Program!
These “mobile” training sessions can be set up through TransLink’s Access Transit office. Just call 604-453-4587 to make arrangements.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Coming Events
NATIONAL PAIN AWARENESS WEEK
THE NORTH SHORE SUPPORT GROUP AND THE CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATION OF CANADA PRESENTS:
LIVING WITH CHRONIC PAIN
Saturday November 13,2010 from 10 am to 4 pm
Education Forum on Living with Chronic Pain
Speakers include:
1. Dr Pam Squire
2. Dr Roger Shick
3. Update on the zoster vaccine to prevent shingles
Lunch
4. Dr Navid Ali
5. Dr Patrick McGowan
6. Susan Freeborn
7. Dr. Kim Graham
Tickets $15.00, includes lunch
available at the Kay Meek Centre Box office
ph; 604-913-3634 or on line at www.kaymeekcentre.com
Address: 1700 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver, V7V 2G7
http://kaymeekcentre.com/services/location_and_map
http://kaymeekcentre.com/services/location_and_map
FOR MORE INFO :
ph: Heather at 604-929-0286
TELL ALL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Change of meeting dates for the remainder of 2010
Please note this is a change; to every third Wednesday of the month and will continue until the end of the year.
This change effects the following meeting dates the meeting location remains the same (Mollie Nye House):
December 15th 2010
This change effects the following meeting dates the meeting location remains the same (Mollie Nye House):
December 15th 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
September 23rd meeting
Hi Everyone,
The September meeting is coming up on Thursday, the 23rd and the speaker will be from the Environmental Health Society of BC and the topic will be Multiple Chemical Sensitives (MCS).
Hope to see you!
Take care,
Linda
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Google Friend Connect
Hi all, I am not at all knowledgeable about the management of this Blogging but it has come to my attention that YOU could follow this North Shore Chronic Pain Support Group and it's comments on Google Friend Connect. You can find the link to the right side of this page. You will then be notified when someone makes a comment and then you can add comments and follow others. This type of technology is for the young but we can all learn something new very day! (I hope it is not the same thing every day or you may have a problem but then you wouldn't know would you?) Ha-ha. It's good to keep your sense of humour, it is medicine too, did you know? Laughter increases your endorphins and that is a great hormone to have, don't understand then type "endorphins" in the address box at the top of the screen and go from there. Anyway give it a try, be open to new things, it keeps you connected and therefore brings you alive.
August26th 2010
Welcome followers of the Chronic Pain Support Group, (C.P.S.G.) we meet next at Mollie Nye House. The address is 940 Lynn Valley Road, easy Highway access coming east or west.
We begin our meetings promptly at 1pm and finish at 3pm. As we have a speaker, could you please come 5 minutes earlier, so you can be settled and ready to participate, to first listen and then ask questions. Please bring paper and pen for question time.
For those of you who are used to the wonderful "Ladies of Mollie Nye" providing tea, coffee and cookies, please bring your own and some to share, if you are "able" for those who are not. Thanks.
Quote for the month; "Just because you didn't see it doesn't mean it isn't there!"
Now I'm sure excited to know who our speaker is this month, well I will not keep you waiting!
This month we are so pleased to introduce to you the fabulous, Ms Susan MacLean, President of our Vancouver ME/FM Society. This group began as two separate groups and has grown to a fabulous collaboration of minds,energy and spirit. (I hope I have that right)
We begin our meetings promptly at 1pm and finish at 3pm. As we have a speaker, could you please come 5 minutes earlier, so you can be settled and ready to participate, to first listen and then ask questions. Please bring paper and pen for question time.
For those of you who are used to the wonderful "Ladies of Mollie Nye" providing tea, coffee and cookies, please bring your own and some to share, if you are "able" for those who are not. Thanks.
Quote for the month; "Just because you didn't see it doesn't mean it isn't there!"
Now I'm sure excited to know who our speaker is this month, well I will not keep you waiting!
This month we are so pleased to introduce to you the fabulous, Ms Susan MacLean, President of our Vancouver ME/FM Society. This group began as two separate groups and has grown to a fabulous collaboration of minds,energy and spirit. (I hope I have that right)
Friday, July 2, 2010
No July Meeting
Welcome readers and followers of the North Vancouver Chronic Pain Support Group Blog.
We will not be having a meeting in July 2010 due to summer vacations.
So let me tell you who will be our speaker for August.
We have Susan MacLean the president of the ME/FM Society. She will be sharing information about her journey I'm sure and the coalition of the ME and FM groups into one larger more powerful group. They recently held a forum which many of our group attended. I'm sure that there will be time for your questions.
They have a successful news letter which is another opportunity to gain information, or you can write an article yourself.
Dr Bruce Carruthers is the Medical Adviser.
We are wishing you a Happy Holiday, and look forward to seeing you in August.
We will not be having a meeting in July 2010 due to summer vacations.
So let me tell you who will be our speaker for August.
We have Susan MacLean the president of the ME/FM Society. She will be sharing information about her journey I'm sure and the coalition of the ME and FM groups into one larger more powerful group. They recently held a forum which many of our group attended. I'm sure that there will be time for your questions.
They have a successful news letter which is another opportunity to gain information, or you can write an article yourself.
Dr Bruce Carruthers is the Medical Adviser.
We are wishing you a Happy Holiday, and look forward to seeing you in August.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Dr Naran is the speaker
Welcome to the North Vancouver Chronic Pain Support Group Blog.
We welcome you to join us on Thursday June 24th at Mollie Nye House,Senior Center at 970 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver. It has easy access off the highway. We meet the fourth Thursday of the month, so mark it on your calendar. We have a full range of holistic healers, inside and outside of MSP care spectrum.
We are pleased to welcome Dr Minesh Naran, M.D., C.A.F.C.I.. He has a very busy family practice in Central Lonsdale but his focus extends to Muscular Pain Specialist treatments. Dr Naran includes Trigger Point Therapy, Laser and Acupuncture in his range of healthy healing techniques.
Now you have the date and time you need the time! We meet from 1pm to 3pm. With consideration to others and respect to the speaker, please arrive and settle quickly and quietly. There will be time to talk, swap experiences and numbers. The seniors center provides coffee, tea and cookies, and ask for a donation in return.
We welcome you to join us on Thursday June 24th at Mollie Nye House,Senior Center at 970 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver. It has easy access off the highway. We meet the fourth Thursday of the month, so mark it on your calendar. We have a full range of holistic healers, inside and outside of MSP care spectrum.
We are pleased to welcome Dr Minesh Naran, M.D., C.A.F.C.I.. He has a very busy family practice in Central Lonsdale but his focus extends to Muscular Pain Specialist treatments. Dr Naran includes Trigger Point Therapy, Laser and Acupuncture in his range of healthy healing techniques.
Now you have the date and time you need the time! We meet from 1pm to 3pm. With consideration to others and respect to the speaker, please arrive and settle quickly and quietly. There will be time to talk, swap experiences and numbers. The seniors center provides coffee, tea and cookies, and ask for a donation in return.
Monday, May 17, 2010
May 27th 2010
Welcome readers and followers of the North Vancouver Chronic Pain Support Group Blog.
Our next meeting is May 27th 2010, from 1pm to 3pm at Mollie Nye House.
Please feel free to drop in and join us for tea or coffee.
Mollie Nye House is a Heritage house, situated at 940 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver and is run by the Lynn Valley Seniors Association.
We have no speaker arranged at this point but come the day we may have someone drop in at the last minute. Please feel free to come, share and listen to others stories. You maybe surprised to find others who are going or have been thorough the same situation that you are experiencing.
This group has been a blessing to many and I'm sure that you will find many like minded people. The group is very respectful and considerate of one another and confidentiality is of up most importance. In showing personal respect, please remember to come early so that you are not walking in on someone sharing.
Please remember to take all possible measures to leave all your fragrances at home in their bottles, sprays and atomizers. Be kind and considerate to those of us with "Multiple Chemical Sensitivities"
Our next meeting is May 27th 2010, from 1pm to 3pm at Mollie Nye House.
Please feel free to drop in and join us for tea or coffee.
Mollie Nye House is a Heritage house, situated at 940 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver and is run by the Lynn Valley Seniors Association.
We have no speaker arranged at this point but come the day we may have someone drop in at the last minute. Please feel free to come, share and listen to others stories. You maybe surprised to find others who are going or have been thorough the same situation that you are experiencing.
This group has been a blessing to many and I'm sure that you will find many like minded people. The group is very respectful and considerate of one another and confidentiality is of up most importance. In showing personal respect, please remember to come early so that you are not walking in on someone sharing.
Please remember to take all possible measures to leave all your fragrances at home in their bottles, sprays and atomizers. Be kind and considerate to those of us with "Multiple Chemical Sensitivities"
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