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Greater Los Angeles / Orange County ChapterAddress:
1640 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 214
Los Angeles, CA 90025 | Phone, Fax, E-mail:
Toll Free: (866) 831-9157
Phone: (310) 478-4500
Fax: (310) 478-4546
E-mail: losangeles@ccfa.org |
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SUMMER 2012
 
Join Team Challenge in Hawaii
or Wine Country in 2012!
  
We're heading back to Kona, Hawaii for the Kona Half marathon on June 24th, and to Wine Country for the Napa to Sonoma Half marathon on July 15th. The Napa to Sonoma race is sold out - your only way in is with Team Challenge! We cover all your travel expenses and train to walk, run or jog a half marathon in these amazing destinations. Would you like to be a part of the next Team Challenge season? We begin training soon for the Napa-to-Sonoma or Kona Half Marathon season! Train with us and see why we have a 100% success rate on race day. You can do it! (And for a great cause!) Click here to learn more, or RSVP to any of the following information meetings: | Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. – Runnergy | | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. – A Runner's Circle | | Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. – Triathlon LAB | | Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. – BJ's Brewhouse | | Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. – BJ's Brewhouse | | Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. – Runner's High | | Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. – Dave & Buster's | | Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. – Piknic |
Free Patient Education Program
Santa Barbara Patient Education Workshop Preventive Health: Vaccinations and Cancer Screenings for IBD CenCal Health
Saturday, February 18, 2012
12:00 - 2:00 PM RSVP Online Presented by 
Thomas V. Aguirre, M.D.
Santa Barbara Gastroenterology Consultants Medical Group For more information, call Iyad Zabaneh or Lindsay Brown
at toll free number (866) 831-9157 or (310) 478-4500.
PROGRAM SLIDES
Camp Oasis Applications Now Available 
July 20-25, 2012 ~A co-ed residential camp for kids with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis~ Our 2012 session will be held at The Painted Turtle in Lake Hughes, CA. Activities include water and land sports, visual and performing arts, climbing wall, horseback riding and much more!
Applications are now available for campers ages 7-16, Leaders in Training age 17, and volunteers (age 19+). Contact Paddy Harrigan at pharrigan@ccfa.org or 310-694-3340 for more information.
The Voice A bimonthly eNewsletter of The Greater Los Angeles/Orange County Chapter February/March Issue April/May Issue
  June/July Issue August/September Issue
  October/November Issue December Issue
 
Need more Info on IBD?
Check Out Our Lending Library Collection
Our Lending Library features the latest publications on IBD. CCFA members can borrow books from our office collection via phone, e-mail, or in person. Call us at 310-478-4500, or e-mail losangeles@ccfa.org to borrow books today. Lending Library Booklist
We Love Our Volunteers!
(Volunteer Form) Would you enjoy Join Our Star Volunteer Team. If you are interested in volunteering please contact CCFA at (310) 478-4500, or complete the online volunteer form. |
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January 29, 2012
CCFA Orange County Youth Club Event
Let's Go Bowling! 
Sunday, January 29, 2012
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 
3415 Michelson Drive
Irvine, CA 92612
Space is limited so, RSVP today! Bowling is limited to kids and teens ages 7-18 with IBD.
Parents are welcome to accompany kids. Pizza will be served Come visit with old friends and meet some new ones! For more info call Lindsay Brown, Regional Education and Support Manager
(310) 478-4500
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February 18, 2012
Santa Barbara Patient Education Workshop Preventive Health: Vaccinations and Cancer Screenings for IBD Satruday, February 18, 2012
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: CenCal Health
Presented by: Thomas V. Aguirre, M.D. RSVP Online
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March 31, 2012
Los Angeles Patient and Family Education Conference
Saturday, March 31, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Covel Commons, UCLA Online Registration Available in February 2012
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May 3, 2012
5th Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon
Thursday, May 3, 2012 HONORING Jamie Lee Curtis · Barbara Herman · Pamela Pierce Fashion show presented by Badgley Mischka THE BEVELY HILLS HOTEL Funds raised will support cutting-edge medical research and CCFA programs for those who suffer from Corhn's disease and ulcerative colitis For more information: (310) 478-4500
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May 19, 2012
Take Steps Santa Barbara Walk
Saturday, May 19, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara Sign up today! www.cctakesteps.org/santabarbara
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May 24, 2012
Orange County Treatments Program
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Location in Orange County TBD Online RSVP Available April 2012
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June 23, 2012
Take Steps Los Angeles Walk
Saturday, June 23, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
Santa Monica City Hall Sign up today! www.cctakesteps.org/losangeles
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June 24, 2012
Take Steps Orange County Walk
Sunday June 24, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
Aldrich Park, UCI Campus Sign up today! www.cctakesteps.org/orangecounty
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June 24, 2012
Team Challenge Kona Half Marathon
Sunday, June 24, 2012 Click here to learn more, or RSVP to any of the following information meetings: - Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. – Runnergy
- Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. – A Runner's Circle
- Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. – Triathlon LAB
- Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. – BJ's Brewhouse
- Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. – BJ's Brewhouse
- Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. – Runner's High
- Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. – Dave & Buster's
- Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. – Piknic
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July 15, 2012
Team Challenge Napa Half Marathon
Sunday, July 15, 2012 Click here to learn more, or RSVP to any of the following information meetings: - Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. – Runnergy
- Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. – A Runner's Circle
- Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. – Triathlon LAB
- Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. – BJ's Brewhouse
- Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. – BJ's Brewhouse
- Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. – Runner's High
- Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. – Dave & Buster's
- Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. – Piknic
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September 25, 2012
San Fernando Valley Treatments Program
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Location in Burbank TBD Online RSVP Available in August, 2012
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October 1, 2012 - October 31, 2012
16th Annual CCFA Golf Classic
Date & Location TBD
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October 13, 2012
Orange County Patient and Family Education Conference
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Orange County - TBD Online Regsitration Available in September, 2012
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December 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Team Challenge Last Vegas Half Marathon
Date TBD Information Meetings Available in July/August 2012
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December 8, 2012
Nutrition & IBD: Choices for Adults & Kids
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Riverside County - TBD Online RSVP Available in November 2012
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Please Note: All support group listings are subject to change. Please call the chapter number above to confirm the meeting date, time, and place.
PLEASE JOIN US….
Our casual support group meetings are held in a warm, welcoming and safe atmosphere. All meetings are offered free of charge. People with IBD, their families and friends are encouraged to attend.
WHAT?! We don't have a support group in your area? Would you like to help us? Please contact our office at (310) 478-4500 to inquire about becoming a trained support group facilitator. Facilitator opportunities are also available for existing groups!
20-30s Social/Support Groups
To join the groups and participate in our monthly social gatherings, Yahoo groups email distribution, and guest speaker series, contact our office at (310) 478-4500.
LA 20-30s Social/Support Group Chair: Adina Bodenstein, adina.bodenstein@gmail.com
OC 20-30s Social/Support Group Chair: Amy Owens
Camp Oasis Youth Club
Connecting CCFA kids and families throughout
the year via weekend recreational activities!
To join the Youth Club and to participate in our monthly recreational therapy programs and guest speaker series, contact our office at (310) 478-4500. LA Youth Club Chair: Stacy Dylan
OC Youth Club Chair: None; call our office if you're a parent of child with IBD, and are interested in becoming an OC Youth Club Chair.
(These Moms help organize events and run the parent discussion groups.)
Facilitator Guided Support Groups
Support Groups Calendar Click on Calendar above to view meeting times and dates, or check the Support Group list below. Hawaii
Kaiser Permanente Honolulu Clinic
1010 Pensacola Street, Conference Room 2E
Honolulu, HI 96814
2nd Monday of every month, 7:00-8:30 PM
No Meeting in December
Facilitator: Robert Smith, ccfa_hawaii@yahoo.com Los Angeles East J-Pouch Group*
USC Norris Cancer Hospital
1441 Eastlake Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Lobby Conference Room
Meets quarterly on the first Saturday of the month in March, June, September, and December. Facilitators: Dorothy Rocha, MSW, LCSW & Yolee Casagrande, RN, (323) 865-3156
* We partner with this group.
Los Angeles-West
CCFA Greater Los Angeles/Orange County Chapter
1640 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 214
Los Angeles, CA 90025
3rd Monday of every month, 6:30-8:30 PM (5th Monday in January due to MLK holiday)
Facilitator: Tillie Huber, R.N. (800) 677-5252 Greater San Gabriel Valley
Foothill Nursing Center
401 West Ada
Glendora, CA 91741
3rd Thursday of every month, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (no meeting in April) Facilitator: Gwen Hards, (626) 335-6100, glhbeach@hotmail.com
Orange - UCI Medical Center*
H.H. Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center
101 The City Drive S
Chao Comprehensive Cancer Center, 2nd Floor Lobby Area
Orange, CA 92868
1st Wednesday of every month, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Facilitator: Kristin McMaster, MSW (714) 456-7057 * We partner with this group.
Orange*
Ostomy Association of Orange County
P.O. Box 7041
Orange, CA 92863
* We partner with this group.
North Orange
Los Alamitos Medical Center
3751 Katella Avenue
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Last Monday of every month, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Facilitator: Darrin Pagenkopp, MsEd, (714) 280-6377 Orange County Parent Network Group
Join parents whose children suffer from Crohn's and Colitis in sharing information and support. The group hosts guest speakers on request to discuss various topics that involve children's health with IBD. The Bell Tower
22232 El Paseo
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Meets quarterly on the 3rd Monday of the month in March, June, September, and December, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 2012 Guest Speakers: Facilitator: Pamela George, pammyg05@att.net South Orange County Young Adult Support Group
28281 Crown Valley Parkway Suite 202
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
3rd Tuesday of every month, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM Facilitator: Jennifer Martin, (949) 916-5060, drjennifer.martin@yahoo.com San Fernando Valley
Valley Beth Shalom
15739 Ventura Blvd.
Encino, CA 91436
1st Tuesday of every month, 7:30-9:30 PM
Facilitators: Bebe Shpall, (818) 349-3040
Sue Bagott, (818) 342-9972 Ostomy Association of Los Angeles*
P.O. Box 2077
Winnetka, CA 91306
For more information: contact Bob Hamburg, or Jesse Grazer (818) 337-8416 info@theoala.org - www.theOALA.org
* We partner with this group.
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta del Sol
in the "Leather Lounge"
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
1st Monday of every month, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Please call or email facilitator before attending. Facilitator: Karen Clark, (805) 252-0491, redeyepix@cox.net
San Luis Obispo - Inactive*
* Please call our chapter office at 310-478-4500 if you are interested in activating this group or receiving peer counseling from our Power of Two Program. Currently, peer counseling is available from former facilitator Neal Webb, R.N. South Bay
Beach Cities Health District
Hermosa or Redondo Room
514 N. Prospect Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
2nd Thursday of every month, 7:00-8:30 PM 2012 Guest Speakers: - February 9th (meeting in Redondo Room): Erin Feldman, R.D., C.S.P. will speak on nutrition & IBD.
- March 8th: Patricia Sievers, General Practitioner in Traditional Chinese Medicine will speak on alternative medicine.
- May 10th: Psychologist Patricia Reece will speak on "Parenting a Crohn's Child."
Facilitator: Gary Hirschhorn, (310) 839-4981 Tehachapi - Inactive*
Tehachapi Valley Hospital
115 West E Street
Tehachapi, CA 93561
Conference Room
3rd Thursday of every month
* Loretta Fleming, (661) 823-9448, is available for peer support until the group becomes active again. UCLA*
Undergrad and Grad Student Group
UCLA Medical Plaza
200 Medical Plaza, Room 206A
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Next meeting will be on Monday January 30th, between 6-8pm. * Group is only for patients or caregivers Facilitator: Nanae Takatori, ntakatori@mednet.ucla.edu
Ventura County/Thousand Oaks Area
Los Robles Medical Center - East Campus
Rehabilitation Center - 1st Floor Conference Room
150 Via Merida
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Last Tuesday of every month, 7:00-9:00 PM
No meeting in December due to the Holidays
Facilitator: Lisa M., (805) 444-7977, lee410@aol.com Los Angeles West J-Pouch Group
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Basement, room 124 A/B
Meets quarterly on the second Saturday of the month in February, May, August, November. Facilitator: Michael May, mtmay42@yahoo.com or (310) 546-7927
Dr. Jonathan Sack, Colorectal Surgeon (UCLA) serves as the medical advisor. Orange County J-Pouch Group*
St. Joseph's Hospital
1100 W. Stewart Drive
Orange, CA 92868
Basement, meeting rooms A & B
Meets quarterly on the third Saturday of the month in January, April, July, and October. For more information: 714-771-8000 x7106
* We partner with this group. |
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