Kissimmee, FL Wonderful food and great company were enjoyed by all. "We're planning to do it again in January - come on down!!"
Please watch for the announcement of the next one.
Many of our members create a very
deep friendship and as such have gatherings or reunions,
just to visit each
other from time to time. It is well worth attending one of the gathering if one is near.
If you do, you won't want to miss a single gathering from then on.
Patti Gibson and her
husband were folks that started the "huggin", usually at all our
gatherings as well as some of their own traveling from place to place. See her photos
of EFFORTS folks at
http://www.pattigibson.com/album.htm
Scroll down the pages to the state names to get all the pictures
For those who remember her, Patricia (Patti) Anne Bailey Gibson died 8 September, 2006
of 'Respiratory Failure due to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease'.
After many years fighting pain and difficulty breathing she settled back
in her recliner chair, relaxed and drifted into unconsciousness. CPR and
the soon arrived 911 EMT personnel were not successful this, the 5th
time.
Glenn Adelbert Gibson
Current
reunions are by date at the top, and then list those that have already occurred at
the bottom. In short, this will be shown as a Calendar of Events.
To post your EFFORTS
Gathering, please send information to Linda Watson,
lwatson@hvc.rr.com .
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»UpcomingEvents« Lansing, MICHIGAN GATHERING Thursday, Jun 22, 2012 5:30 pm ALPHA 1 AND COPD Resource Group Meeting Chisolm Hills Golf & Banquet Center 2395 South Washington Rd. Lansing, MI 48911 You are invited to attend a meeting designed to educate and support people living with alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency/COPD as well as their friends, family and community. Please join us as we offer general support and resources, share information and learn about these conditions. Special Guest Speakers : Cindy Pohl, Gail Moreno, Julie Lowden & Pete Zipple Registered Respiratory Therapists, Sparrow Hospital, Pulmonary Rehab Dept. Please RSVP Linda McMann Phone: (517) 694-1536 Email: themcmanns@comcast.net View Brochure ********** |
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MICHIGAN GATHERING, Sep 15th 2011 5:30 pm
The ALPHA 1 AND COPD Resource Group Meeting was held Sep 15. It was designed to educate and support people living with alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency/COPD as well as their friends, family and community. Dr. Kyle Hogarth, an expert in pulmonary diseases to include Alpha 1, was the featured speaker.
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For more information, contact Linda McMann Phone: (517) 694-1536 Email: themcmanns@comcast.net
FLORIDA GATHERING, September 19TH 2009
The September 2009 Florida Luncheon was hosted by Karen Deitemeyer and the location
was Mimi's Cafe, 1251 W. Osceola Parkway,
Kissimmee, FL Wonderful food and great company were enjoyed by all.
"We're planning to do it again in January - come on down!!"
Please watch for the announcement of the next one.
MICHIGAN GATHERING, March 26th 2010 5:30 pm
The ALPHA 1 AND COPD Resource Group Meeting was held March 26. It was designed to educate and support people living with alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency/COPD as well as their friends, family and community.
For more information, contact Linda McMann Phone: (517) 694-1536 Email: themcmanns@comcast.net
FLORIDA GATHERING, September 19TH 2009
The September 2009 Florida Luncheon was hosted by Karen Deitemeyer
and the location was Mimi's Cafe, 1251 W. Osceola Parkway,
Kissimmee, FL
Wonderful food and great company were enjoyed by all.
"We're planning to do it again in January - come on down!!"
Please watch for the announcement of the next one.
FLORIDA GATHERING, MARCH 14TH 2009
The Florida Luncheon was hosted by Karen Deitemeyer
and the location was Zohra's Lakeside Restaurant in Lakeland, Florida
Wonderful food and great company were enjoyed by all.
Those in attendance voted to have a meeting in Florida every 3 months
so please watch for the announcement of the next one.
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Long Island, New York John & Trish Hamme---Rockville Center[South Shore/Nassau
County] Anyone ? Long Island, New York Contact
Trish Hamme-NY+a
Trijo5188@AOL.COM
Jewl" <midnytejewl@OPTONLINE.NET, Port Jefferson Station, Long Island |
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VILLA PARK, ILL
Simons Restaurant The time is now for us to get together to have lunch,
socialize and make new friends. |
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Savannah, Ga. First weekend in Dec This is not limited to just those living in the South East.
Any one who can get there is welcome to come. There has been a
lot of interest in getting together in No
one has objected to the . Now for
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Would those of you who know you're going to attend, please send
me an email so that I can now start making plans. There are
many nice eating places, Italian, Mexican, Steaks, Seafood,
country cooking, etc. Let me have an idea what you'd like.
Can't promise to please everyone but sure will try. There are
many places to see in Savannah and I'll try to find out more
about them. If we have enough people we might be able to get a
group rate on the motel. Set your calendar to DEC 1-3, 2006.
Mary Ellen-Ga. |
| Carrie Shelor
lshelor@bellsouth.net EFFORTS GATHERING PATTI /GA pdicken@comcast.net 770-974-2992 Is there anyone in the SC-Ga area that would be interested in an informal gathering for an EFFORTS get together. Maybe we could plan something outside the Atlanta area in a restaurant that has a room for meeting and we could talk and get acquainted. Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson---and certainly some of us from the upstate would love having a gathering down around Charleston, Myrtle Beach! If interested please let me know off list. Thanks. Carrie Shelor lshelor@bellsouth.net |
| Hi, Everyone, World Copd Day is November 15. If you're in the Memphis TN area, please stop at the White Station Public Library to see a display for Copd Awareness. If you live in or near Memphis TN, and would like to participate in an Efforts Gathering the first or second week of December, please email me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! Elvis has now left the building. Kathleen TN klukas@midsouth.rr.com |
| AZ LUNCHEON So far we have 5 people interested in having a luncheon in early Dec. - 1 from Tucson, 1 Scottsdale, 2 Phoenix, and 1 Casa Grande. With the majority from Phx thought our 1st meeting will be there. With more interested from other areas we may be able to car pool to other areas for the next meeting. Our idea is to just get together for lunch & then plan from there. Please contact Connie wolf31@post.com or Norma (nasaz) at sezme703@aol.com Everyone is welcome. Lunch will be at a midpriced restaurant (Denny's or Village Inn) or open for suggestions. Connie in AZ wolf31@post.com I have been unable to reach two who have replied about the Efforts Az luncheon. Would Ralph Hoemke from Tucson and Sherry Heller from Scottsdale please contact me at _sezme703@aol.com_ (mailto:sezme703@aol.com) . Thank you
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Wisconsin Mini-Gathering The attached photo is a first Wisconsin EFFORTS Gathering. We found each other from the list. From the left is Ione Driggs, Pat V. (sorry, never found out her last name) She lives in Cedarburg, WI and Joanne Weber. We had a very enjoyable lunch and hope to do it again in October. It was nice to see faces to match the names.
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Florida Mini-Gatherings Host: Hilde Hanson gullcottage@tampabay.rr.com
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Massachusetts
Gathering 4th Annual luncheon
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Saturday, April 1, 2006 Please email me if you would like to attend so we can
be sure to have sufficient seating.
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Hello friends and neighbors - I've had several calls requesting a gathering in September, so I
will try for the Greek Islands again. We have scheduled a dinner on Sunday September 11 at 4PM at the
Greek Island Restaurant 200 S. Halsted in Chicago, Il. They are located just south of
Madison St. and just west of highway 94 in downtown Chicago.They have free valet parking at the front door. Come and meet some good people and make friends. A good time
will be had by all. Looking forward to seeing you. Please call or Email me privately for reservations Regards Lloyd Corrigan Il.
lgctrav@sbcglobal.net Phone 847 679 3723 |
Florida Mini-Gathering Hilde Hanson gullcottage@tampabay.rr.com
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We have finally decided that July 16th at noon /
Vinney T's, Danvers-Peabody line Hostess: Pat Hallstrom r.hallstrom@comcast.net |
Pennsylvania
Gathering
The Yorktowne Hotel in York , Pa is our meeting
place. For those of you who are planning to stay the night ,
they have given us room rates of $99.00 per night for two people.
York is a busy town and the Yorktowne is one of the favored places so
room reservations are requested as soon as possible in order to get a
room and especially a non- smoking room. If there is anyone else who thinks they may like to join us,
please contact me at your earliest convenience. |
Michigan Mini-Gathering We had a small get-together May 27th, when Mary Cook
came to Mich. We met at the Macaroni Grill in Livonia for lunch. We had a great time, and learned a lot. Mary had the vent
procedure done, Brenda has had a lung transplant, and Paula was wearing the much talked about
Oxy glasses. I think we all talked more then we ate!! Mary had her little dog
with her, she is precious.
Contact: Sherry Silvas
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Texas Mini-Gatherings Contact: Pat Crowe olecrowe@earthlink.net |
Massachusetts
Gathering We are planning our third annual luncheon in Randolph, Ma. it has always been most enjoyable for those of us who could attend. We have fun seeing one another and just plain talking. You have your choice of; tuna egg or turkey all sandwiches with tomato, pickle, potato chips, coffe or tea and dessert. All for $4.00. More on that as the time approaches. The date has been secured and it is May
17th,.....11.30 to1.30 or so. All surrounding states are certainly
welcome to join us. Make your reservations early. Looking forward to
another fun day.
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Illinois
Gathering
We had a very pleasant gathering at the Glenwood
Oaks Restauraunt in Glenwood, IL with our spouses. |
EFFORTS Program for President's Day
Photos Huong Nguyen, RN, PhD Assistant Professor Lynn Reinke, RN, ARNP Research Assistant Title: Helpful Strategies to Manage your Shortness of Breath. They will provide an overview of COPD and the causes of shortness of breath. They will offer strategies to help the person with COPD manage their shortness of breath as well as exercise, medications, breathing techniques, and others. They are also seeking patients to participate in a Shortness of Breath
Research Study. (application follows) The overall aim of the study is to
compare the effects of two educational and support programs to help
patients manage their shortness of breath. One program will be conducted
in person and the other, through the Internet. The study is funded by the
Robert Wood Johnson foundation. Further details of the study will be
discussed. Study website: http://www.managesob.org - Email address:
learn@managesob.org or phone
206-543-8651. Please contact |
On Saturday, Oct. 16th we will be having a luncheon in Burlington. If
any of our new people would like Host: Patricia Hallstrom/MA r.hallstrom@comcast.net |
Missouri Mini-Gathering Mary Faria had to return to Barnes for her 6 month
checkup and contacted Joy Hobbs to ask if she would So, the picture below was taken in Joplin at the Bob
Evans Restaurant on 3 October 04 on my way to Barnes.
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On Thursday, September 30, 2004, a group of EFFORTS members gathered at Pasta Fresca in Seattle to enjoy a terrific meal and exchange experiences in living with COPD. Bill Probstfield, author of "Smell the Rose, Blow Out the Candle," and his wife, Janet, were in town from their home in Oregon. Bill just finished his final evaluation for a lung transplant at the University of Washington. Also present were Sandra and Larry Howard, Mark Kagi, and Karen Beeson with her partner, Vince Ferriols. Mark demonstrated his Segway as a simple and unique transportation device for COPD patients and said some insurance companies will now pay for them.
Pictured, clockwise from the top left: Sandra Howard, Bill Probstfield, Janet Probstfield, Karen Beeson, Larry Howard, and Mark Kagi. (The woman in the lower left corner is a friend of the Howard's who is not affected by COPD.) Karen Beeson, Seattle, Washington |
We are having it tomorrow Wednesday, September 22, 2004
at the Elephant Bar in Goletta. All are welcome.
We had a blast together again!! From L then
anti-clockwise Kay Witte, Host: Ken Scott
kennethguyscott@mac.com |
English Gathering
Just back from England , Chris Wigley and his lovely wife,
Gwen, thought we might enjoy seeing this photo. Its an international meeting of 2 EFFORTS
members/Ambassadors, Chris and Ann Lornie. Chris' wife, Gwen is in the
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Tennessee EFFORTS Family Reunion
I reserved 10 rooms at THE INN OF THE
CUMBERLANDS for Sept. 9th 10th Host: Juania Teff |
Illinois Gathering/Luncheon We will have a luncheon gathering at The Club House Restaurant-298 Oak brook Center,Oak Brook,Ill,on Tuesday Aug.24th. We will meet at 11:30,so we will beat the parking rush. There is valet parking if you want to pay. This will be social gathering, no speaker, just
a chance to meet, discuss our ups and Please let me know if you are interested in coming by Monday 7/19/04,so I can make reservations.. e-mail or phone Hope to see you there! Lloyd Corrigan |
Kentucky July Meeting July is getting close and we are planning our meeting
July 23 in Richmond, KY. We are |
California Gathering, No. 2 Enjoyed each other's company so much, we decided to get
together once again. Mostly we talked |
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Colorado EFFORTS Gathering is planned at the Colorado ALA LUNCH Newest & latest in meds
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Massachusetts Gathering
We will be having our annual get-together in the Boston area (Randolph, MA). Right
now the Tentative date is Tuesday, Hosts: |
Photos The Hudson House Host: Linda Watson lwatson@hvc.rr.com
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Photos There will be a luncheon at Pelican's
in Midwest City, Okla. on May 15th. We Host: Jim Rowley jim73071@sbcglobal.net
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Southern Missouri Gathering
Marsha (Lonedove) Hearn and Joy Hobbs
met on Monday, May 10, 2004 at I-Hop restaurant, Joplin, MO
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Photos I have made arrangements to have our gathering at my hospital, where we met the last time. This will be our second Ohio gathering and I hope to see many new faces. It will be held in Findlay, Ohio at the Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center on Friday, May 7 at 11:30. Come prepared to have a delicious lunch. I will have the cost of that after I meet with our dietitian. She did a fantastic job for us the last time. Please let me know if you think it would be possible for you to be with us for that day. Look at the pictures of our last gathering at http://www.effortsmembers.org/gatherings.html and you will see some happy people having a good time sharing the day with their EFFORTS friends. If you are new to the group, don't be shy. I will do my best to find buddies to ride with if that would be a problem. Right now, I am looking for someone near Dayton to share a ride with a newbie. This isn't restricted to Ohio. We already have Ron Cook of Atlanta and Pam DeNardo of Illinois making the trip to be with us. Host: Jeanette Vielhaber VielhaberJ@aol.com
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California Gathering Well we are all set with the
Lobster Trap Restaurant in Oxnard (Ventura County) for 12:30 PM on
Wednesday May 5, 2004 for up to 8 persons. Should there be more people
later on I will simply call the Restaurant with a revised number. The
Lobster Trap has no problem with anyone using oxygen so we probably don't
even have to mention that. When folks arrive all they have to do is ask
for the EFFORTS group and they will be shown to our table. |
Southern Get-Together Best Value Inn Amenities:
April 29th: Cookout at the lake
behind the motel.
Afternoon: on your own
Hosts:
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The plans are finalized now for the
Charlottesville luncheon. It will be on Wednesday, 21 April 2004
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