Latest News - late May 2012

Hi everyone,

It has been a busy month for CCA around Canberra.

I saw many of you at the IBD forum at Canberra Hospital last week and again at the cocktail reception at Parliament House on Monday.

I thought the cocktail reception was surprisingly good even though I only had one drink! Luke Escombe was great and is a fine ambassador for the cause. Perhaps we can form a group to go and see him perform later in the year.

We still have a few significant events coming up soon:

Resilience Workshop

Our next support group meeting in Hughes on June 6 (from 7pm) will be a special event with a psychologist, Susan, coming to run an abbreviated workshop on “Resilience”. A big thank you to Jess for organising this. Susan is giving us her time free of charge as a community service so please take advantage and support this event. Can everyone who is coming please RSVP by next Wednesday (30 May)?

For those who are new additions to my list, the southside group meets at the Hughes Community Centre (north side of the shopping centre) on the first Wednesday of each month from 7pm to 9pm.

New Northside Group

Next Monday a new support group is starting up on Northside. It is run by Dave Wheeler. Those who can’t make my group meetings or live north may find this more convenient. Dave is addressed in this email if you wish to contact him directly.

Date & Time: Fourth Monday of every month from 7.00pm – 8.30pm
First Meeting: Monday 28th May, 2012 at 7.00pm
Venue:
The Majura Function Room
Northside Community Services (Head Office)
2 Rosevear Place
Dickson

To register your interest in attending please email info@crohnsandcolitis.com.au
or phone our office on 1800 138 029.
Please provide contact details in case of cancellation.

I hope everyone is feeling well.

Stephen Hope

Canberra (Southside) Support Group Facilitator

0417 58 66 99

http://ccacanberrasupport.blogspot.com.au/