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Date: Sunday, September 5, 2010
Time: 3 p.m.
Place: McKenzie Park in Los ALtos
RSVP & INFO: Tamar Sofer-Geri at (650) 464-4236.
An evening with Jessica Bernstein, Psy.D. Psychologist specializing in type 1 diabetes/chronic illness "Blood & Honey" documentary film director and producer Living with type 1 diabetes for 38 Years.
When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Place: Congregation Etz Chayim; 4161 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA
In a controversial talk, Psychologist Jessica Bernstein sparks debate about our current method of approaching diabetes care with the goal of controlling the condition. Dr. Bernstein, who has had type 1 diabetes since age one, will discuss two key questions:
- Is it possible to control diabetes?
- Is it healthy to approach diabetes care with the mindset of trying to control the condition?
Through excerpts from her documentary film entitled "Blood & Honey" (www.bloodandhoney.org), Dr. Bernstein will present varying views about the "myth of control." This talk will provide you with new ideas for approaching diabetes care that could improve the psychological experience of diabetes for anyone diagnosed with type 1 or 2 diabetes, adult or child.
RSVP by sending an email to Tamar Sofer-Geri.
Dr. Bernstein has a private practice in Oakland focused on people with diabetes.
For Families
Healthy Family Cooking:
A Hands-On Class For Type 1 Kids (And Their Parents)
Join Amy Fothergill, who has over 25 years of cooking experience working in restaurants, catering and healthcare foodservice, to learn:
- how to juggle cooking with any busy lifestyle
- ow to cook healthy, easy and, most importantly, delicious food (that is appropriate for life with type 1 diabetes)
- Gluten-free and allergy sensitive cooking
Who: Type 1 kids plus one parent/caregiver (per family, due to limited space); children must be accompanied by adult
When: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 – 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Whole Foods in Los Altos (4800 El Camino Real)
Cost: Free!
RSVP: Nancy Cook at (415) 977-0360 (by Friday, September 24th)
For Teens
Diabetes CommuniTEENS:
Type 1 Teens Mentoring Type 1 Kids
Teens and kids will build one-on-one relationships where kids can get a peek at life as a teenager (with type 1 diabetes), and teens can be role models. Everyone can have fun participating together in activities such as bowling, ice skating, pool parties and more. All events are free or low cost.
Who Can Join? All teens ages 13–18 years old with type 1 diabetes. In order to participate, teens must:
- submit an application form
- submit a recommendation form
- sign a contract to commit 1-5 hours per month for one year, attend a majority of events, and communicate with their kid match on a monthly basis.
All children ages 5–12 years old with type 1 diabetes may apply for a teen mentor. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all activities.
This program is currently based in the East Bay and Silicon Valley/South Bay areas. If you are interested in starting a teen mentoring program in San Francisco, the North Bay or Monterey Bay areas please contact Carolyn Eisen.
For more information or to apply to join Diabetes CommuniTEENS please contact Carolyn Eisen, Outreach Manager: ceisen@jdrf.org or (415) 597-6317.
( Download the printable flyer )
North Bay Teen Group
This new group is an opportunity for teens with type 1 diabetes to volunteer, have fun and raise money for research! Meetings will occur once monthly. The group will be facilitated by David Beitchman, a type 1 adult who runs Operation C.H.E.F., a nutrition-based cooking camp for kids and teens and is also a certified nutrition educator. Those interested in getting involved should email Declan Katz: declankatz@gmail.com
For Adults
Young Professional Happy Hour
Join other young professionals for an opportunity to enjoy drinks and catch up on type 1 diabetes work/life balance. Attendees pay for own beverages and refreshments.
Date: Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: The Cosmopolitan (121 Spear St. between Mission and Howard)
RSVP: Sarah-Jane Hornbeek at shornbeek@gmail.com or call the JDRF office (415) 977-0360.
Women's Support Group
All type 1 women welcome! Come share support and information with others who live with this chronic condition. Facilitated by Zoe Heyman, adult onset type 1 diabetic and counselor with 30 years experience.
When: Sat. September 4, 2010 (1st meeting – future schedule to be determined by group participants)
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Place: Berkeley Public Library; West Branch, Meeting Room 1125 University Ave., Berkeley CA 94702
RSVP: Zoe at zoeheyman@comcast.net or 510-647-9449
Meetups
These casual get-togethers are an opportunity for adults living with type 1 diabetes to meet one another, share best practices, exchange tips, address challenges, discuss technology, and more. Wine and refreshments provided.
Upcoming dates: September 23, November 18
Place: Meets monthly in San Francisco
RSVP or more information: Sara Outler at sara.outler@gmail.com or call the JDRF office (415) 977-0360.
Diabetes Dinner Club
This group meets every other month in a San Francisco or East Bay restaurant to eat, drink and have an all around good time!
Upcoming dates: August 26, October 28, December TBD
RSVP or more information: Sara Outler at sara.outler@gmail.com or call the JDRF office (415) 977-0360.
Start your own adult type 1 group with JDRF support!
Have a great idea? Why not start an Adult Type 1 group where you live? Groups can be purely social, or based around an interest such as hiking, cooking, reading, exercise, nutrition, women’s issues, or anything else! Contact Carolyn Eisen, JDRF Outreach Manager, at (415) 597-6317 or ceisen@jdrf.org, for tools and resources to get a group going.
Events for families
Events and groups for adults with type 1
Events and groups for teens
Networking Groups for parents
East Bay
Oakland/Berkeley
RSVP & INFO: Seble Legesse at (510) 282-3759
Danville
3rd Tuesdays – 7:15 PM
RSVP & INFO: Kathleen Sell at 925-362-1584
San Leandro
RSVP & INFO: Michelle Silva at (510) 351-6006
Peninsula/Silicon Valley
Coffee & Carbs
Monthly group for parents of kids with type 1 diabetes Upcoming dates: June 23, August 11, and September 8
7:00pm at Esther's Bakery & Cafe in Los Altos (987 N. San Antonio Rd.). Adults only please!
RSVP & INFO: Tamar Sofer-Geri at (650) 464-4236
Gilroy
2nd Wednesdays – 7 to 8:30 PM
RSVP & INFO: Carie Boynton at 408-398-5336
Hillsborough
Monthly lunch group for moms of kids with type 1 diabetes; $10 per adult, includes lunch.
Children may attend.
RSVP & INFO: Barbi Lazarow
San Francisco
2nd Thursdays - 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
UCSF, ACC building, 400 Parnassus, conference room 73 (inside the Urgent Care area)
RSVP & INFO: Mr. Carroll Child at (415) 307-6644
Monterey Bay
Santa Cruz
2010 Meetings: 3/22, 4/19, 5/24, 7/19, 8/23, 9/20, 10/25, 11/15, 12/20 Sutter Room – Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz RSVP & INFO: Connie Thomasser at 831-421-2929
Salinas
2nd Fridays - 6 to 9 p.m.
Natividad Hospital - 1441 Constitution Blvd., Salinas
The meeting is in the Diabetic Education Center, to the right of the main lobby.
RSVP & INFO: April Bell at
831-402-6616
The Walk to Cure Diabetes is a fun-filled event for you and your friends and family and it builds camaraderie among co-workers. It’s also an uplifting and encouraging experience and an opportunity to be part of the diabetes community while raising money for diabetes research.
Visit the Events section for more upcoming fundraising events.
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