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Cal-Diego PVA NewsApril 2011Making Changes!This month, Cal-Diego PVA is moving in a different direction. In aneffort to go green and be cost conscious, we are printing and mailingthe Beachcomber on a bi-monthly basis. In between, the chapter willpublish a supplemental newsletter to keep you up to date with eventsand more. The same information will be disseminated; however,we will minimize our big mailings. Further, we will post all of ourinformation on the chapter website (www.caldiegopva.org) and postnews worthy updates, tidbits, and conversations on our Facebook page.Upcoming BoardMeeting DatesBoard of Directors meetings arescheduled for the Second Thursdayof each monthApril 14th 2011May 12th 2011As normal, you will be able to find this and previous editions of ournewsletters at ers.php. Thanks to Jose Lara, Cal-Diego PVA’s website is current andfilled with information. Dave Jensen will continue to post messageson Facebook each day, bringing you new and updated information onChapter and community events.So, bear with us while we change our format. This is an exciting timeas we begin to preserve, cut back, and save!Go Green!Upcoming EventsCorvette DinerFundraiserJune 21st 2011Join us at the Corvette Diner andRaise Money for Cal-Diego PVA. 15%of your Food and Beverage Purchasewill go to Cal-Diego PVA when youpresent the fundraiser flyer.Flyer can be printed fromwww.caldiegopva.orgCorvette Owners ClubSan Diego InauguralFundraiserJune 25th 2011Dinner - Live Music - Prizes - AwardsProceeds benefit Cal-Diego PVAAdvanced tickets 45. Until June 10th 55. After June 11thContact Peggy Stankovich for tickets619-838-80201
2011 National Disabled VeteransWinter Sports ClinicBy: Alisa Curtis RT InternThe National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic celebrated its 25th year promoting rehabilitation byinstructing nearly 350 Veterans with disabilities in adaptive downhill and cross-country skiing, and introducingthem to a number of other adaptive recreational activities and sports. 14 participants from the San Diego areaattended the clinic this past week in Snowmass Village, Colorado, some seeing snow for the first time. The clinicwas highlighted with Vice President Joe Biden speaking at the opening ceremony, a variety of evening concertsincluding Chubby Checker performing The Twist, and The Taste of Snowmass where participants got to enjoygreat local food. Throughout the week Veterans enjoyed the nearly two feet of fresh snow on the slopes through skilessons, skiing with friends, and testing their skillswith a race at the end of the week. Off the mountainVeterans were given the opportunity to participatein snowmobiling, rock climbing, scuba diving,fly-fishing, curling, and sled hockey as well as tripsto Aspen and Glenwood Hot Springs for the day. Theclinic wrapped up leaving participants with friends,experiences, and memories that will last a lifetimeand at least tide them over until next year’s clinic.1st time participant Selemani Johnsonwith ski instructors after a great day ofskiing.2Mark Thornton enjoying a dayon the mountain.
April BirthdaysAlbert H Groff Stanley F Stein Paul H Herman Joe L Garrett Josef C EptonJoseph P Doyle Brent Relyea Robert G Fitzpatrick James R Brunotte Tracy E OdellAmanda M McGrath Kevin W Peterston John A Godard Michael J SnodgrassRichard L Arnicar Paul R Stempel Thomas M Haggerty Maria Arroyo John P O’DonnellBobby L Martin James M Haffner Ralph Taylor Larry Davis Selemani R JohnsonMichael G Kelleher Nelson S Dimarucot Errol V Samuelson George T AdamsHoward A Corrales William O Gray Vernon R Olson Derek Thomas Cloyce A KellyStanley W Taylor Fr. George Morelli PhD Albert W McCubbin Frank ForrayWilliam E Kitrell Willard A Miller Steven M Judd Robert C Baker Shawn D MackieJohn T Hall Wade A Williams Douglas R Allen James L Miller Jay Derris Ian M GradoMario M. VernonAnonymous Donor throughEdison International EmployeeRobert L. Molinatti: In Memoryof Marian and Rick LombardWalter J. O’Neil, Jr.Network For GoodLuther Harrison Jr InsuranceWe would like to thankthe following for theircontributions:Robert M. GallardoCapt. Robert MurphyRobert L. MolinattiBarbara & Peter HallePatricia EnglishEileen & David EckroteDaniel L. CravensGrief Pathway Ventures, LLCVehicle DonationProcessing, Ctr.George E. OswellAbility CenterKrogerCombined Federal Campaign3
Spinal Cord Injury Patient and FamilyEducation SeriesTuesday, April 12, 2011Tuesday, April 26, 201112:30-1:15 PM12:30-1:15 PMBenefits for the SCI VeteranPain Management in SCIPenny Timmen, LCSW & Glen Middleton, PVAJeri Muse, PhDNational Service OfficerWhat causes pain after SCI? What types of pain areWhat benefits am I eligible for through the VA? How common after SCI? Other than pain medications, whatdo I apply for the different programs? What othercan be done about this pain? What resources are there atnational, state, or local benefits might I be eligiblethe VASDHS to help me with my pain?for, and how do I apply?Friday, April 29, 2011Friday, April 15, 201112:30-1:15 PM12:30-1:15 PMSpirituality and SCIGetting Back to WorkChaplain Lewis “Jeff” Lee, MA,MFTJoan Haskins, MA, CRCWhat is spirituality and how can I use it to deal withCan I go back to work after an SCI? Why should ISCI? Can I find meaning/purpose for my life as an SCIconsider working or volunteering? What resourcesveteran? What spiritual resources are available to me orare available to me through the VA, the PVA, andmy family?community to help me meet my goals in this area?Tuesday, May 3, 2011Tuesday, April 19, 201112:30-1:15 PM12:30-1:15 PMPsychosocial IssuesTaking Charge of Your LifeCorey McCulloch, PhDCelia Macaspac, OTRHow do I learn to cope with the changes that SCI hasCan I be “well” again after SCI? What can I do tocaused in my life? How do I know if I need help withkeep control over my life? How can I prevent stress this process? What help is available if I have a problemfrom ruining my health? What can I do to keep fit?with drugs or alcohol?What are my legal rights with a disability? What do IFriday, May 6, 2011do if I think I have been discriminated against be12:30-1:15 PMcause of myStaying Healthy with SCIdisability?Laura Boulden, RN, BSNFriday, April 22, 2011What do I need to do to stay healthy and be sure that any12:30-1:15 PMproblems are caught early? What tests and evaluationsEating Right for Healthshould I have on a regular basis? How can I best use theKimbery Sluss, R.D.VA SCI system of care to my advantage?What do I need to eat for skin, muscle, healing andTuesday, May 10, 2011general health? What is a balanced diet? How do I12:30-1:15 PMkeep my weight down or gain weight? How can I eatWhat is spinal cord injury?“heart smart”? What are good sources of fiber for myHayley Howells, PTbowels?How does a spinal cord injury affect my whole body?What does my injury level mean? What is a reflex? Whatkind of functional outcome can I expect? What researchis being done on regeneration and healing?4
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Cal-Diego Paralyzed Veterans Association3350 La Jolla Village Dr. #1A-118San Diego, CA 92161Address Service Requested8NonprofitOrganizationU.S. PostagePAIDSan Diego, CAPermit #3446
Edison International Employee Robert L. Molinatti: In Memory of Marian and Rick Lombard Walter J. O'Neil, Jr. Network For Good Luther Harrison Jr Insurance Robert M. Gallardo Capt. Robert Murphy Robert L. Molinatti Barbara & Peter Halle Patricia English Eileen & David Eckrote Daniel L. Cravens Grief Pathway Ventures, LLC Vehicle Donation .
