Montgomery County Stroke Association
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
Mission Statement
MCSA’s dual mission is (1) to provide and promote programs and services that offer stroke education, professional and peer support, rehabilitation, recreation, and socialization for stroke survivors, their family members, and other caregivers living in or near Montgomery County, Maryland; and (2) to increase stroke awareness in the community.
March 2024 Special Events
MCSA INVITES YOU TO ATTEND OUR FREE March 2024 PROGRAMS:
CHAIR YOGA WITH REGINE: Wednesday, March 6 & 27, 11 a.m. – 12 noon Eastern Time.
Join us for deep breathing and gentle stretching that can be done when sitting in a chair. Virtual classes via Zoom. Free. Invitations will be emailed at appropriate times. See page 3.
MCSA’s STROKE SUPPORT GROUP: 3rd Thursday, March 21, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
This is MCSA’s monthly virtual support group for stroke survivors and family caregivers. Ask questions, discuss stroke experiences, offer support to each other, and share helpful suggestions and resources. Free. Zoom invitations will be emailed. See page 4.
INTRODUCTION TO SOUNDER SLEEPER SYSTEM ® - By Alison Babil – March 28, 1-2pm ET
A relaxing, informative, interactive program that teaches participants simple, gentle movements designed to bring one from an alert state to a place of deep rest. Useful for anxiety management and sleep improvement. Potential for a follow-up series with a different Sounder Sleep System ® lesson each week. See page 5 for details
April 8, 1-2 pm E.T.: INTRO TO ACUPRESSURE FOR SELF-CARE - By Alison Babil
Interactive class that teaches participants a gentle acupressure sequence designed to bring deep calm and to support well-being. Potential for a follow-up series with a different acupressure sequence each week. See page 6 for details.
May 2: ACCESSIBLE SAILING WITH C.R.A.B. in Annapolis, Md. - 1:30 to 3:30pm sail time.
May 29, 2-3 p.m. E.T.: STROKE AWARENESS PRESENTATION By Sharon Harriston, HCH
MCSA’s Board of Directors meets via Zoom on Thursday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Eastern Time. If you would like to join the Board, let MCSA know (mcstroke@comcast.net).
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P.O. Box 9343 E-mail: MCStrokeInfo@gmail.com
Silver Spring, MD 20916-9343 non-emergency helpline (301) 681-6272