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info.lloydminster@mssociety.ca www.mssociety.ca

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STREAKING!

Everyone’s doing it…

Join the excitement - take part in the

2nd Annual

It’s the flashy kickoff to our 2010

Lloydminster Enerflex MS Walk campaign,

and we want you there to

show your colors!

On Tuesday, February 2nd, join us in the

Lloyd Mall, near Shopper’s Drug Mart

between 11 am & 1 pm.

There you’ll have the opportunity to have

a streak of RED put in your hair to visually

demonstrate your support in the fight

against MS.

Don’t worry, you’ll be in

good hands. The staff at

Chatters have once again

partnered with us to do the streaking –

which is completely temporary.

BRAND NEW THIS YEAR: In addition to

the option of having a free temporary

streak of red put into your hair, you’ll

also be able to purchase a $5 red

clip-in streak, which Chatters staff will

custom cut to length for you. Then, you

can remove and re-wear the streak any

time you’d like, including sporting it

at the Walk in April!

We encourage all MS supporters to

come out & make a statement.

If you’re a Walk Team Captain,

here’s a great opportunity for

you to kick-start your 2010

efforts by bringing the entire

team out to get streaked.

While you’re streaking on February 2nd,

you can also REGISTER for the 2010

Enerflex MS Walk on the spot! We’ll

have pledge kits on hand so you can

get fundraising early…Staff will be at

the mall following the Streak event

until 5pm to continue taking

registrations.

Don’t want to wait to register?

REGISTER TODAY at www.mswalks.ca

Beat The

Blues It’s that time of year when the cold

and post-Christmas let-down can

combine to make a person feel blue.

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We are excited to be holding our

Chapter’s First Ever

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SSeemmiinnaarr

designed to uplift your spirits.

Mark your calendars for:

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Fee is $10 per person, which includes lunch

and a great line-up of speakers.

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Registration Deadline: February 10th

Call the MS Office to Register:

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SSPPEEAAKKEERRSS

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`̀WWhhaatt II CCaann HHaavvee IInn LLiiffee && HHooww

ttoo GGeett TThheerree`̀

A Reiki Master & Psychomatic

Therapist, Sussonne`s story is one

of overcoming obstacles, having

herself recovered from Stage 3

Cancer. She`ll share her insights

on how you can achieve what you

truly want in life in a

compassionate, gentle & fun way.

LLiillllyy BBeellllaanndd

`̀LLaauugghh ttoo LLiivvee`̀

Laughter Therapist Lilly Belland

will open up your eyes to the

healing abilities of

laughter...prepare to giggle your

way through this hands-on

session.

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`̀BBrraaiinn GGyymm`̀

Brain Gym (educational

kinesiology) is enhanced learning

through movement. 26 Brain

Gym movements activate the

brain for optimal storage &

retrieval of information. Gym

benefits include improvements in

learning, vision, memory,

expression and movement.

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ADAPTED YOGA

WINTER/SPRING SESSION:

CLASSES HELD TUESDAYS, 10-11:30 AM,

BEGINNING JANUARY 19TH

& RUNNING

TO THE END OF MAY

LOCATION: WORKSHOP ROOM,

COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTRE

CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR DALE FOSS WORKS

CLOSELY WITH EACH PARTICIPANT TO

MAXIMIZE RESULTS BY CATERING TO YOUR

SPECIFIC ABILITIES & LIMITATIONS.

CALL THE MS OFFICE TO REGISTER

FOR THIS POPULAR PROGRAM TODAY.

COST: FREE FOR CHAPTER MEMBERS. COST OF

MEMBERSHIP FOR NON-MEMBERS IS $10.

**NOTE: SHOULD NUMBERS EXCEED CAPACITY,

PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS

LIVING WITH MS & THEIR SUPPORT PARTNERS.

THE BENEFITS OF YOGA:

THROUGH GENTLE STRETCHING EXERCISES,

OUR ADAPTED YOGA AIDS IN PROMOTING

INCREASED MOBILITY, MUSCLE STRENGH &

TONE, RANGE OF MOTION & RELAXATION.

YOGA MATS & EQUIPMENT PROVIDED.

Aqualite

Water Exercises

An ideal low-impact, full body workout…Aqualite uses the buoyancy

of the water to give you enhanced range of motion.

Taught by certified swim instructor Sharon Charters, exclusively for

Chapter members living with MS & their support partners.

Winter/Spring Session: Begins Wednesday, January 20th &

runs each Wednesday until May 19th.

When & Where? Wednesdays, 2:30 – 3:15 pm Lloydminster Leisure Centre

FREE for all Chapter Members.

Assistance available for those needing a hand entering & exiting the pool.

Call Myrna to Register.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Our Chapter offers FREE passes to the

Common Wealth Centre Gym &

Walking Track, & to the Leisure Centre

pool. Call the office for more

information or to order your pass.

MMSS SSOOUUPP && SSAANNDDWWIICCHH IINNFFOO SSEESSSSIIOONNSS

Your monthly opportunity to catch-up on all the latest in MS research, treatments,

information & coping strategies…

Drop in for this hour long lunch session, which typically includes a guest speaker

followed by a discussion period.

LUNCH IS ON US – Soup & sandwiches provided by the MS Society, so you don’t

have to bring your own lunch!

All sessions run Tuesdays from Noon to 1pm, in the Workshop Room of

the Community Services Centre.

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Find out the latest on this breaking MS research news & engage in a discussion on

its potential with others living with MS.

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Speaker: Leah Mann – Health & Nutrition Market Consultant

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Learn from an expert about how to save energy by creating quick, easy meals.

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Speaker: Crystal Aitkin – Service Canada TTooppiicc:: ““CCPPPP && DDiissaabbiilliittyy””

Your chance to have all of your compensation questions answered!

REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED.

EVERYONE WELCOME.

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We’ve put this ‘social coffee’ outing on hold until we hear from you about the days & times that work best

with your schedule. Please help us make this program a viable option for you by contacting our office & telling us your preference. We’ll keep you updated on future

dates for this Tim Horton’s get-together.

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This program is specially designed for those who have a ‘crafty’ side, or just want to get out to

socialize over a ‘friendly’ game of cards.

Games, Crafts & Conversation runs once a month, featuring themed crafts, décor & snacks

as the seasons change.

For those not into crafts, we offer cards & board games for your amusement.

While we’ll provide light snacks & refreshments,

but be sure to bring along your own lunch.

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Call Myrna at the MS Office to Register.

Join the Youth Movement… Become part of the Lloydminster Chapter’s

POPULAR

MS YOUNG PEOPLE’S GROUP

FOR WHO?

Individuals aged 18-40 or individuals raising young families who are living with MS & their

spouses/support partners.

WHEN? WHERE?

The group holds get-togethers once a month, at an ever-changing social setting,

decided upon by the group.

The next YPG event is set for:

Monday, January 25th, 2010

7:00 pm Coffee @ Tim Horton’s

(Hwy 17 South Location –

by Multiplex)

Costs are covered by the MS Society.

WHAT?

An opportunity to socialize and connect with peers in a casual setting.

WHY? Young people face unique challenges in living with

MS, as do couples raising families. This is an opportunity to network with others in similar

situations, with common interests, and to take part in activities geared toward a younger crowd.

This vibrant group of people makes

MS LOOK GOOD!

Newcomers always welcome.

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FUN BOWLING

It’s time for another installment of our family-friendly Fun Bowling!

Join us at Border Bowl on

Sunday, March 28th from 2-4:30 pm.

As a special treat, we’ll have an hour of

GLOW Bowling, followed by an hour

of regular bowling, complete with our fun-filled bowling games.

Open to Chapter Members of all ages. No bowling skill required!

Ramps available for assistance.

Snacks & Refreshments provided.

Call the MS Office to Register.

Couples Getaway The Edmonton Chapter is once again

opening up its Couples Getaway at Camp Health,Hope & Happiness to our Lloydminster Chapter members.

If you are a couple living with MS, and would like an opportunity to get away for a weekend & meet others with common

experiences on March 12-14, check out the following website:

www.mssociety.ca/edmonton/couples

There you’ll find all the details on activities, speakers & facilities.

Registration & Payment due by March 5

Cost is $375 per couple

Funding may be available through our Lloydminster Chapter – call the office.

Funding Announcement

The Lloydminster Chapter is

pleased to inform you that thanks

to funds raised through the 2009

Leckie & Associates Charity Golf

Tournament, we are now offering a

special new funding program.

Effective immediately, we will be

offering financial aid of

$1,000/person to individuals living

with MS, to go toward the purchase

of a scooter. As is the case with

our regular Special Assistance

Funding Program, funds will be

only be distributed on a last-resort

basis to individuals who have

exhausted other means of funding.

Those interested will be asked to

fill out an application form, which

will be reviewed by our Client

Services Committee before a

funding decision is made.

We realize that scooters are often

an essential part of maintaining

mobility & independence for a

person living with MS; we want to

help ensure that finances aren’t a

barrier in making such an important

purchase possible for a person who

is in need.

For more information, or for an

application, call the Chapter

Office at 780-871-0513.

Our sincere thanks to Leckie &

Associates for helping to make this

exciting initiative possible.

FREE MASSAGES!

Students of Lakeland College’s Massage

Therapy Program will once again be offering

$10 massages (a special discounted rate just for MS Society

Members)

at the College. Massages will begin at the

end of March, with bookings being accepted

mid-March.

If you’re interested, call (780) 871-5715 in

mid-March & leave a message. Someone

from the College will call you back to

schedule your appointment.

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Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) describes a

hypothetical disruption of blood flow in which the venous system is not able to

efficiently remove blood from the central nervous system resulting in increased

pressure in the veins of the brain & spinal cord which in turn results in damage to

these areas. Recent reports have revived the idea of an association between

inadequate venous drainage & multiple sclerosis.

There has been tremendous interest &

excitement about CCSVI and the MS story that appeared on CTV’s W5 recently.

While Dr. Zamboni is the first to comment that these early results require additional study, we’re excited to let you know that the MS Society of Canada has confirmed that it is launching a competition to fund operating grants related to CCSVI & MS.

To read about CCSVI and this research

announcement, visit the MS Society website:

www.mssociety.ca and click on ‘CCSVI & MS’.

We will be sure to keep you updated on this topic as more information becomes

available.

IT’S TIME . . .

THE 12TH ANNUAL

GET READY TO LEAD LLOYDMINSTER TO ANOTHER

FUNDRAISING RECORD!

YEAR OVER YEAR, LLOYDMINSTER WALKERS

RAISE THE BAR, WITH PARTICIPANT NUMBERS &

FUNDRAISING DOLLARS INCREASING

EXPONENTIALLY.

IT’S TIME TO DO IT AGAIN.

IN 2009, THANKS TO OUR DEDICATED WALKERS,

SPONSORS, DONORS & VOLUNTEERS, WE RAISED

AN UNPRECEDENTED $173,000 IN THE FIGHT

AGAINS MS. THIS YEAR, WE HAVE OUR SIGHTS

SET ON $190,000 – WE CAN DO IT!

THIS YEAR’S WALK IS SET FOR

SATURDAY, APRIL 24TH, 2010

AT BUD MILLER PARK.

AS ALWAYS, OUR RALLY POINT WILL BE THE

LAKELAND COLLEGE GYMNASIUM, BEGINNING AT

9AM ON EVENT DAY.

REGISTER NOW

WWW.MSWALKS.CA (If you register online, you’ll be able to immediately

print off pledge sheets,

track your fundraising, and email pledge requests to

friends & family)

OR CALL OUR OFFICE & WE’LL REGISTER YOU ON

THE SPOT:

780-871-0513

.

ENTER A TEAM & MAXIMIZE YOUR FUN &

FUNDRAISING POTENTIAL.

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS: WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH MANY

DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF THE WALK – IF YOU CAN SPARE A

FEW HOURS OF TIME, CONTACT THE MS OFFICE & WE’LL

FIND A JOB FOR YOU!

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On the evening of October 21, 2009, our very own Lloydminster Chapter was announced as the winner of

the 2009 Non-Profit of the Year Award at the Chamber of Commerce’s

Business Week Awards Gala. This honour would not have been possible without the

tremendous efforts of our dedicated army of volunteers, who have truly given wings to our

Chapter. We’d like to extend a sincere ‘thank you’ to each and every person who has contributed their time to assisting our Chapter in ways large and small; this

award truly belongs to all of you! We’d also like to sincerely thank the local business

community for their standout support, and for recognizing our efforts through this award.

Our Chapter is proud to once again be partnering

with the Lloydminster Bobcats in the

fight against MS.

Beginning in November, for every home goal scored

by the Lloydminster Bobcats during their 2009-2010

season, Carlson Wagonlit Travel is generously

donating $25 to the Lloydminster Chapter of

the MS Society.

There’s never been a better reason to cheer on the

Bobcats! We’d like to extend our gratitude to

Carlson Wagonlit Travel and to the Lloydminster

Bobcats organization for their tremendous support.

At the time of production of this newsletter in

early January, the Goals for MS total was at $1050!

VVOOLLUUNNTTEEEERRSS NNEEEEDDEEDD!! We are currently looking for volunteers

to assist us with our annual Carnation

Campaign which will run May 6-8, 2010. In

addition to volunteers to help sell flowers on

those dates, we’re also looking for someone

who might be willing to take on an

organizational role for the Campaign. If you are

interested in volunteering in either of these capacities, contact the MS Office.

Lloydminster MS Chapter STAFF

Johanna Green

Executive &

Development Director

Myrna Jezowski

Client Services &

Program Coordinator

Lacey Weston

Fundraising /

Office Assistant

Would you like to receive this Newsletter electronically? You can help save us postage costs

by requesting your newsletters be sent to you by email.

Call our office or send us an email at info.lloydminster@mssociety.ca to have your name added to our electronic mailing list. You can also

check out our Newsletter on our Lloydminster Chapter website by logging on to

www.mssociety.ca, clicking on Alberta Division, then selecting Lloydminster Chapter.

Handivan Service Provides 18 trips per month for eligible

members with MS.

Funding provided by United Way.

Taxi Service Provides $103 per month for eligible

members with MS.

In partnership with Viper Taxi.

Special Assistance Funding If the costs associated with MS are too much

for you to bear, we may be able to help.

Special assistance funding is available for

individuals who qualify. Call the office for

more details.

Information & Resource Library A wealth of pamphlets, books, videos, dvds &

newly diagnosed information packages are

available at the Lloydminster Chapter.

Peer Support Our Peer Support Program matches trained

volunteers who have MS with partners dealing

with MS and looking for some support. This

program is open to those who are newly

diagnosed as well as those looking to speak

with someone sharing the experience of MS. If you are interested in being matched with a

volunteer, contact our office.

We are a United Way

Member Agency

Websites

www.atlasofms.org

TheBrainMatters.org

“Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis”

BOOK

Authors: Nancy Holland, Jack S. Burksand & Diana Schneider, Nov, 2009.

Available for Loan from the MS Office

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The recipients of our Lloydminster Chapter’s Christmas Food Hamper wish to extend a

heartfelt thank you to all those who contributed to brightening their Christmas through

your generous donations.

Other Services Offered by the Lloydminster Chapter

New Resources

2010 Lloydminster Chapter Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE: MEMBERS AT LARGE:

Chair – Terry Haggart Jenna Foster Vice Chair – Gail Taylor Sheldon McPherson Secretary – Lori Mennie Darrel Sterkenburg Treasurer – Marilyn Mark Karen Weber Past Chair – Darrel Frisken Robert Williams

THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE!