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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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Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 6:00 pm University of California, Santa Barbara More details are in the program's Calendar/Events listing below. NOW RECRUITING!

Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas 1/2 Marathon December 5, 2010 Team Challenge event details are in in the event's Calendar/Events listing below.
2010 Spring IBD Education Conference Slides 
We would like to thank all attendees, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers of the 2010 Spring IBD Education Conference for making this event a huge success. We look forward to bringing you future IBD education programs. The following conference presentation slides were provided by the presenters:
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
The CCFA Greater LA/OC Chapter Launches New Support Services and Outreach Efforts. Click here to learn more!
Support Groups Highlights Click here for all Support Groups listings.
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 and fax the volunteer form. |
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September 2, 2010
FREE Education Event 
Featuring Thomas V. Aguirre, MD Santa Barbara Gastroenterology Consultants Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine Keck School of Medicine of USC Registration Online
Location University of California, Santa Barbara Loma Pelona Building Room 118 Santa Barbara, CA 93106
Parking Available for $3/hr in parking structure 22 (22 P). UCSB Interactive Map UCSB Main Campus Map (PDF) Date & Time Thursday, September 2, 2009, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Program Topics Include • Overview of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis • Review of current therapies and emerging research • Management of disease and emotional wellness and resources • Q & A session w/ medical expert Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact the CCFA Greater Los Angeles/Orange County Chapter at: 1-866-831-9157 (toll free), or 310-478-4500, losangeles@ccfa.org
This program is being provided by an educational grants from Centecor Ortho Biotech Inc., and sponsored by Shire PLC, with no cost to attendees.
 
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October 18, 2010
Fourteenth Annual CCFA Golf Classic Presented by The Brandman Foundation |

Monday, October 18, 2010 El Caballero Country Club 18300 Tarzana Drive Tarzana, California 91356
Join us for a day of golf at beautiful El Caballero Country Club, featuring fabulous prizes, exciting silent and live auctions, and an awards dinner. * Tournament Information * * Sponsorship Opportunities * * Registration Entry * For additional information, please call (310) 478-4500 Curing Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, one swing at a time.
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October 22, 2010 - October 24, 2010
2010 Fall Family Camp Weekend 
by CCFA and The Painted Turtle Family Camp provides an opportunity to share good times, peer support and education with other families affected by Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Families will enjoy boating and fishing, arts and crafts, woodshop, music, and much more! Doctors and nurses are available at The Painted Turtle all weekend to take care of any medical needs families might have while at camp. Visit: www.thepaintedturtle.org to learn more about the Painted Turtle Camp.
Date: Friday, October 22, 2010 through Sunday, October 24, 2010 Eligibility: Campers ages 6 - 17 who are affected by Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, and their immediate family members. You must be able to provide your own transportation to and from The Painted Turtle. Preference will be given to children newly diagnosed with IBD, kids who have not yet been to summer camp, and families who have not been to the Family Camp Weekend. The Painted Turtle also considers medical need, the date the completed application was received and the age of the camper. Place: The Painted Turtle 17000 Lake Elizabeth Road Lake Hughes, CA 93532
Application deadline: Monday, September 10, 2010 Application (Please return the application to Rosalyn at The Painted Turtle) Thanks to our generous donors, CCFA is able to offer the Fall Family Weekend at no expense to the families. Questions? Call Paddy at (310) 478-4500
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October 23, 2010
Orange County Educational Symposium Saturday, October 23, 2010 9 AM - 1:30 PM Tamkin Student Lecture Building University of California, Irvine Online Registration Coming Soon Topic: The Inside Scope on IBD: Annual Patient Education Conference This will be a half day conference with local doctors and nurses covering topics such as nutrition, preventive care and alternative medicine, plus much more!
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December 5, 2010

NOW RECRUITING FOR 
Sunday, December 5, 2010 Take the Challenge! Change a Life! We will train you to walk or run in the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas 1/2 Marathon. If you were unable to attend any of the information meetings listed above, or if you need more information, contact: Reed Pellett, Endurance Manager RPellett@ccfa.org – (310) 694-3343
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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: Nita Johnson, (808) 623-9303 Irvine * Hoag Health Center 4870 Barranca Parkway, 3rd Floor Irvine, CA 92604 3rd Wednesday of every month, 7:00-8:30 PM
Facilitator: Matt Bays, (949) 923-5444 * Please contact CCFA Representative at 646-717-6208 before attending this meeting. 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. Meetings in 2010 are March 6, June 5, September 11**, and December 4. ** Change in date due to holiday
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 Due to holidays, no Meeting in January 2010, & February's meeting will be February 1st.
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, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm The Greater San Gabriel Valley support group is having a special added meeting on Saturday, April 17th from 1:30 - 4:00 pm at San Dimas Community Hospital. Guest speakers: Dr. Sartaj Arora, and Courtney Midyette.
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
Orange* Ostomy Association of Orange County P.O. Box 7041 Orange, CA 92863
For More information: contact Dixie Bullington (562) 698-8039, dixiebullington@hotmail.com * 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
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 Facilitator: Karen Clark, (805) 252-0491, redeyepix@cox.net
San Luis Obispo - Inactive* French Hospital 1911 Johnson Avenue San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Conference Room * 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 514 N. Prospect Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90277 2nd Thursday of every month, 7:00-8:30 PM February meeting will be in the Hermosa Room March meeting will be in the Redondo Room
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 - Coming Soon! Undergrad and Grad Student Group Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center 757 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90095 Location TBD Facilitator: Nanae Takatori, ntakatori@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
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. Meetings in 2010 are February 13, May 8, August 14, and November 13. Dr. Jonathan Sack, Colorectal Surgeon (UCLA) serves as the medical advisor.
Facilitator: Michael May, mtmay42@yahoo.com or (310) 546-7927
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. The meetings in 2010 are January 16, April 17, July 17, and October 16. For more information: 714-771-8000 x7106 * We partner with this group. |
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