October 2006
Regular Meeting on October 13th:
The regular meeting on October 13th will include informal confidential group roundtable discussions that will include presentation of newly found information related to some fast track hepatitis medications that has broken or may be just about to break. Nominee Forms for the December ballot to vote for a renewable two year facilitator term will also be available.
Other Oct. 2006 Activities:
Click on the ALF AD: SCREENINGS link to learn about this month's free, confidential heptatis C screening, with limited Stop & Shop gift cards distributed.
It is not too late to contribute to ALF's Football Walk for Liver Wellness; email Adrian, call Marty or visit us at the meeting to learn how.
Future Meetings
On November 8, 2006 our speaker will be reviewing therapeutic massage and the instructor will be accompanied by students compounding clinical hours by performing massages on attendees, all courtesy of the Therapeutic Massage Program at the Fox Institute of Business.
The December 13, 2006 meeting will commence with a brief facilitator term renewal vote followed by the Annual Holiday Party; bring your favorite dessert to share with attendees in celebration of the holidays and the success of members maintaining virus clearance of the prior year.
In January, and alternating months thereafter, we take our alternating break from speaker meetings with the relaxing, informal, confidential group roundtable discussions.
In February 2007, Irene O'Brien, LCSW will discuss how the public assistance systems may be put to work for you.
April 11th will be speakers on transplantation.
Prospects for additional 2007 meetings:
A Naturopathic Doctor, Connecticut Attorneys, psychiatry professional and a medical presentation on HIV/HCV co-infection issues.
2006 Football Walk for Liver Wellness