PO Box 231, Main Post Office T5J 2J1

Web: www.sraedmonton.org

(780) 485-3052

  PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

   

   Welcome to the SRAE (Stroke Recovery Association of Edmonton)’s monthly Newsletter!  Well it’s official – we are now on “day-light savings time” (since Sunday, March 14th)… which means we get some extra daylight!?  HAPPY SPRINGTIME! (since Saturday, March 20th) & with the mild weather recently…there is the renewal of “new life” in the yard… along with new chores… spring work/clean-ups, gardening, etc.!  “HAPPY EASTER” from the SRAE Executive & Board of Directors…enjoy this Special Festive Holiday with Family & Friends… but don’t eat too many chocolate bunnies or chickens!?

 

Please mark Saturday, May 29th, 2010 on your calendars!  We/SRAE are hosting a Public Awareness Stroke Workshop entitled “Stroke… the Next Steps” from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm, with our Keynote Speaker Dr. T. Jeerakathil, Assistant Professor, Division of Neurology, University of Alberta Department of Medicine; Concurrent Sessions; a Luncheon; Plenary Speakers, etc. all for $15.00/person… but you must register in advance!  Attached you will find the registration form… so please fill it out and send in your registration… come out and learn… bring along a friend… or pass this registration form to anyone else that would be interested in attending!  Reminder – you must be registered to attend!  Hope to see you!?

 

Our SRAE’s Annual Picnic will be held on Monday, June 14th, 2010 so please mark this date on your calendar!  The location & times will be announced in the next SRAE Newsletter!  It’s a FUN time and our last meeting until Monday, September 27th. 2010!  See you there!?

 

Just a friendly reminder - if you are a paid Member – Thank You for your “financial support” to our Membership!  If you are a non-paid Member – PLEASE see Fred or Alice Chow and they will gladly take your membership money and get you paid-up and in “good standing”!  Our Membership Fees are very reasonable at $10.00 for a single person or $15.00 for a family… for the year!  We also welcome charitable donations and a tax receipt will be issued to you for those!  We are a “non-profit” organization but we do have some expenses that need to be paid.  Thank you!

 

If you have any other ideas and or topics you would like to hear, please let us know by leaving a message on our SRAE phone (number is (780) 485-3052) and someone will get back to you.  We also have a website at www.sraedmonton.org.

 

   Until next month…  Ms Gladys Marie Magega, President of the SRA - Edmonton

 

   Guest Speaker for Monday, March 29th, 2010 will be a Representative from the Alberta Caregivers Association.

 

   Guest Speaker for Monday, April 26th, 2010 will be Ms Sandra Sorestad from “Life Line”.

 

   Please join us at 6:30 pm for refreshments and 7:00 pm the general meeting will begin at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Lower level, Conference Room A.  Please come and join us!  Bring a Friend!

   at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments and guest speaker at 7 p.m.  Hope to see you there!  

“Stroke….the Next Steps” Public Workshop

 

Date:          Saturday, May 29, 2010

 

Place:        Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre, 11113-113 Street, Edmonton

Time:         Coffee at 9:15 am; workshop from 9:30 am until 3:30 pm

 

Program to include:

 

Keynote Speaker:

Dr. T. Jeerakathil, Assistant Professor, Div. Of Neurology, U. of A. Dept. of Medicine

Plenary Speakers:  Val Lougheed, Brain Injury Survivor

Dr. Elizabeth Gilchrist, Neuropsychologist, Glenrose Hospital Stroke Program

Concurrent Sessions:  Dr. A. Prochazka & Cherie Henderson; Sharon Anderson; TBA

 

Displays from community agencies and associations

Registration Fee: $15 per person (includes lunch and coffee, parking is free)

 

·         By Mail ONLY: send the form and cheque to:

SRA Edmonton, PO Box 231, Main Post Office, Edmonton AB T5J 2J1

 

This workshop is sponsored by:

Alberta Provincial Stroke Strategy and Stroke Recovery Association of Alberta

 

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Registration for the Stroke Workshop, May 29, 2010  ($15 per person)

 

Name: __________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________

City and Prov.:                                                                            __________________________

Postal Code:                                           ___     Phone: ______________________________

E-mail: _________________________________________________________________

     Special dietary needs_________________________________________

 

Please make cheque payable to: Stroke Recovery Association of Edmonton

Mail to:   SRA Edmonton, PO  Box 231, Main Post Office, Edmonton, AB T5J 2J1

 

A confirmation will be sent to you.

 

No refunds            Register Early         Space is Limited          Deadline is May 15, 2010

 

         For information call:

         Edmonton Stroke Recovery Association 780-485-3052

 

 

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