Upcoming Events

Oregon SPF Connection

Monday, May 21, 2012
Portland, OR

You won't want to miss this Connection! The Co-Founder and Director of the Movement Disorder Program at OHSU, Dr. Nutt, will be speaking! He is the current Professor of Neurology with international recognition for research in movement disorders. He has become a world leader in understanding gait and balance problems and how to better manage these symptoms.

To accommodate schedules, this Connection is being held on a Monday evening. There is a meeting space reserved at the OHSU School of Nursing, on the Hill, but need to verify parking and accessibility for everyone. From 5:30-7pm, we'll be able to talk amongst ourselves, share and reconnect. At 7pm, Dr. Nutt will be coming to speak with us about various topics related to Movement Disorders such as ours. We are scheduled to meet in Room 304 of the OHSU School of Nursing.

If you plan on attending, please email Ryan & Kim Doud at gkingkimdoud@msn.com.

Iowa Lunch Connection

Saturday, June 23, 2012
Olive Garden, West Des Moines, IA

There will be a casual lunch Connection held on Saturday, June 23 at the Olive Garden at Jordan Creek Mall in West Des Moines at 11am. If you plan on attending, please email Jackie Wellman at hoppywell@ymail.com.

NW Casual Connection

Sunday, June 24, 2012
Bellingham, WA

For the second time, Carin and Sal are opening their home for a Connection for members of our community who live in the Northwest. They live in northern Washington, a little south of Bellingham. The event will take place on Sunday, June 24 at 1 pm. No speakers - just us! To talk about ups and downs, things that work and things that don't work.

Carin and Sal's home is located at 289 Beacon Rd in Bellingham starting at 1pm.

If you plan on attending, please email Jean Chambers at jeanchambers@shaw.ca.

2012 Annual Conference

June 8-10, 2012
McLean, VA

The 2012 Annual Conference will be held at the Mclean Hilton on June 8-9 with a TeamWalk on the National Mall on Sunday, June 10. There will be a Welcome Dinner on Friday, June 8. click for more info

Early registration fees and the SPF room rate at the Hilton are applicable until May 18. If you are interested in attending, please email Annette at annette.lockwood@verizon.net or call her at 703-493-8779.

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