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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2004 4:45 PM
Subject: Pittsburgh Area Peer Support Group Meetings Schedule

 

Attention Support Group Leaders:

Please check the dates of your meetings for accuracy. All corrections can be sent to me for future distribution.

John Pistorius

 

Pittsburgh Area Brain Injury Alliance Peer Support Group Meeting

  • When: Tuesday, September 7, 2004

  • Time: 7 to 9 pm

  • Where: Life's Work (formally VRC) 1323 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA. 15219. 

  • Topic:  Self-advocacy training and discussion of issues of importance to persons with brain injury and their families.

  • With: Deborah Delgado, TBI Project Director for Pennsylvania Protection and Advocacy, Inc. (PP&A).

  • Contact: Ed Crinnion at evc@pabia.org (412) 761-9870 or John Pistorius at jp@pabia.org or call 412.481.0443.

  • Free Refreshments.

  • Upcoming Meeting Dates:

    • September 7

    • October 5

    • November 2

    • December 7

Please mark these dates on your calendar.

 

 

 

Ed Crinnion's "Extended Family Picnic"

 

When: Saturday, October 9, 2004

Where: 630 Bascom Avenue at the intersection of Brighton Road near Jacks Run Road.

Time: 1 p.m. -9 p.m. 

Contact: Ed Crinnion at (412) 761-9870 or email ed at evc@pabia.org

 

 Attendees are encouraged, (but not required) to bring some of their favorite foods to share with others.

 

Ed will supply exact directions and a map to anyone interested in attending. Just drop him a line at evc@pabia.org or call (412) 761-9870.

 

Focus group in the Swissvale Area of Greater Pittsburgh to address the needs of adults recovering from Brain Injury.

  • Individuals looking to obtain or maintain increased levels of independence and community functioning  are encouraged to attend.

    Persons interested in attending please contact Marilyn Peters at (412) 271-1821 or John Pistorius at 412.481.5482 to confirm meeting date and time.

    Upcoming Meeting Dates:

    • Monday, September 6

    • Monday, October 4

    • Monday, November 1

    • Monday, December 6

     

    Please mark these dates on your calendar.

 

 

 

Monroeville Area Peer Support.

  • When: Second Thursday of Each Month.

  • Time: 7 to 9 pm

  • Where: the parlor of the Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, 2310 Haymaker Road, Monroeville, Pa.

  • Contact: Denise Patterson Deenomad@aol.com or Paul Damon 412-372-2888.

  • Free refreshments.

  • Upcoming Meeting Dates:

    • September 9 -John Pistorius, Beyond Survivor-Barrier Free

    • October 14 - ACHIEVA will be speaking on Special Needs Trusts

    • November 11 - Tom Byrnes will be speaking on Brain Injury Management

    • December 9 - Holiday Party

  • Paul and Denise are doing a great job of facilitating this group.  If you haven't visited yet-make it a point to come to the next meeting. If you have visited in the past, please remember-you are welcome to return.

Please mark these dates on your calendar.

Oakland Focus group to address the needs of adults recovering from Brain Injury who are facing the challenge of professional role continuation, and those seeking reintegration into educational and work settings.

Individuals looking to obtain or maintain increased levels of independence and community functioning are encouraged to attend.

This peer directed, professionally facilitated support group will meet Monday September 13th and Tuesday the 28th. The meetings are held on the second Monday and fourth Tuesday of each month from 7-9 PM in room 5047, Forbes Tower, Meyran Street, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Persons interested in attending can contact John Pistorius at 412.481.5482 or click here.

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

  • September 13

  • September 28

  • October 11

  • October 26

  • November 8

  • November 23

  • December 13

  • December 28

Please mark these dates on your calendar.

Indiana Twp. Peer Group Meeting.

  • When:  Second Tuesday of Each Month

  • Time: 7 to 9 pm

  • Where: the McLaughlin Education Center at the HealthSouth Harmarville building, Guys Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238.

  • Contact: Tom Byrnes at 412-531-0343 or Ann Ciotoli at 412-828-1300

  • Free refreshments.

  • Upcoming Meeting Dates:

    • SEPTEMBER  14

    • OCTOBER 12

    • NOVEMBER 9

    • DECEMBER 14

Please mark these dates on your calendar.

 Indiana Area Brain Injury Support Group

  • When: the third Thursday of the month.

  • Time: 7 to 9 pm

  • Where: The Indiana Regional Medical Center, Hospital Drive, Indiana, PA.  This location is bus accessible.

  • Contact: Becky Myers at 724.349.5934.

  • Upcoming Meeting Dates

    • September 16

    • October 21

    • November 18

    • December 16

Please mark these dates on your calendar.

 Bowling Social Event

  • Who: All are welcome.

  • Where: Fun Fest Entertainment Center, 2525 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

  • When: Last Monday of every month.

  • Time: 3:30 PM TO 6:30 PM on Lanes 1 through 6

  • Cost: $7per person, Bowl 3 games, Includes shoes, 2 slices of Pizza & unlimited fountain drinks.

  • Bowling is wheel chair accessible at Fun Fest and bowling ramps are available. 

  • Upcoming Bowling Dates:

    • SEPT. 27, 2004

    • OCT. 25, 2004

    • NOV. 22, 2004

    • DEC. 27, 2004 

For more information, Contact Tom Byrnes at 412.531.0343.

 

Please mark these dates on your calendar.

 

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