May Meeting VIRTUALLY through ZOOM

Join us on Zoom for our Monthly Meeting! Nikki Finch from Grand Island will share with us about her stem cell transplant and the process for her and her MS. We will also talk about all that is going on in the world today and living with MS! This is a VIDEO conference so you will be seen and see others :)

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April Meeting VIRTUALLY through ZOOM

Join us on Zoom for our Monthly Meeting! We will talk about all that is going on in the world today and living with MS! This is a VIDEO conference so you will be seen and see others :)

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Copy Of -Medicinal Cannabis and YOU!

MARCH MEETING IS CANCELED!!!!! DUE TO THE CDC RECOMMENDATION TO SUSPEND GROUP GATHERINGS WE HAVE MADE THE DECISION TO CANCEL OUR MARCH MEETING AND RESCHEDULE DR. PETERSON FOR A LATER DATE

Medicinal Cannabis and YOU! Listen to Dr. Jeremy Peterson will share his knowledge on Medicinal Cannabis. Bring your questions!

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A Note from Dr. Peterson:

I have been a practicing chiropractor in Lincoln NE for 15 years. I'm currently a partner at Freeman chiropractic. I have been advocating for medical marijuana since 2012 when a medical event effected my wife and changed my life forever. The presentation I do is geared to introduce medical marijuana to people , give them an introduction to terms and science and tell my wife's own personal story. I've presented to multiple state senators, health professionals, different civic and support groups. 

I will have petitions with me for people to sign to help us get medical marijuana on the 2020 ballot. If I run long in my talk I'm always willing to stick around to answer questions.

Use entrance 4 and we meet in room 646. 

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Mike Wicks will plan to run Caregiver Support after the speaker. 

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Nutrition, Exercise and MS

Exercise, Nutrition and MS! Join us as we learn from Lisa Graff MS, RD, ASCM-CPT, CHWC and Sam (Samantha) Kelly MS, ASCM-CPT, USAW-L1 about the benefits of a healthy diet and what foods are best (and not so good) for us living with MS. We will also learn about movement and the benefits of moving with MS.

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Bring your questions!

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Lisa is a registered dietitian nutritionist (licensed in NE, MO, ND) who specializes in autoimmune diagnoses. She holds a master’s degree in Nutrition and Health Sciences with a specialization in Community Nutrition and Health Promotion. In addition, Lisa holds a personal training certification from the American College of Sports Medicine and a Health and Wellness Coach certification. Lisa has developed and facilitated programs including Free From Falls by the MS Society and Intuitive Eating. Her coaching philosophy focuses on incremental change to help you live your best life.  

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Currently, Sam is the Fitness Manager at Madonna ProActive.  She holds a master’s degree in Nutrition and Health Sciences with a specialization in Exercise Physiology.  She is a certified Exercise Physiologist by the American College of Sports Medicine and Level 1 Sports Performance Coach through USA Weightlifting. Working closely with the Madonna Research Institute, Sam has spearheaded the development of specialized programs for clients with neurological disorders. Her training philosophy focuses on mobility and functional movements that translate into everyday life.

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Use entrance 4 and we meet in room 646. 

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Mike Wicks will plan to run Caregiver Support after the speaker. 

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Disability Rights Nebraska

Disability Rights Nebraska is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization chosen to provide protection and advocacy services in Nebraska. As part of a nationwide network of Protection & Advocacy services, we are the only organization in Nebraska with a mandate that allows us to pursue legal and/or other remedies to protect and advocate for the rights of Nebraskans with disabilities.  For over 40 years we have been a powerful voice on behalf of vulnerable people with disabilities, winning significant victories to prevent abuse and neglect, expand mental health and community services, ensure access to special education, and facilitate effective state-wide programs in citizen and self-advocacy.

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Use entrance 4 and we meet in room 646. 

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Mike Wicks will plan to run Caregiver Support after the speaker. 

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Christmas Party!

Celebrate the Holidays with your fellow MS warriors and their families! We will meet in the Great Room South for a buffet dinner and dessert and celebrate together. We will review the year and have some fun crafts and time to spend together! The 2020 speak line up will be shared as well as a time to spend with others! 

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There will also be some giveaways and fun games

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Please RSVP by 12/10 so we can plan for food and drinks!

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Pie Social & MS Research Presentation

PIE!!! Join us for our annual Pie Social for our November Meeting. We will celebrate National Caregivers Month and celebrate the caregivers we have in our life! 

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Patricia Kucera and Glenda Ackland BSN, RN are students at Nebraska Wesleyan University working on their Masters degree.  They are registered nurses and have a personal connection with MS (Patty is Darryl Kuchera's Wife who owns the MS Forward gym). They have a project that is focused on MS and some aspects surrounding exercise challenges. They look forward to having the opportunity to discuss this research with us and to let us know about their passion for this project.  

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Join us for our Novmeber meeting at Sheridan Lutheran Church in room 646 (use entrance 4). Mike Wicks will  be leading caregiver support time after the speaker this month but caregivers will still be able to connect after the speaker.

Fatigue and YOU! Managing MS Fatigue

Mollie Hope, PT, DPT is the owner of Hope First Physical Therapy and Wellness. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy with a special interest in helping people with chronic conditions find joy in movement. She is also a certified health coach and wellness instructor.

We will cover the following!

1. Definition of fatigue including the difference between primary and secondary fatigue and how it is different from just being tired

2. Concepts of energy envelopes and activity pacing

3. Practical tips for monitoring and managing fatigue

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Join us for our October meeting at Sheridan Lutheran Church in room 646 (use entrance 4). Mike Wicks will  be leading caregiver support time after the speaker this month but caregivers will still be able to connect after the speaker.

Sleep and MS! September Meeting

SLEEP AND MS!

We welcome Somnos Sleep Disorder Center to talk abut sleep and things that affect those of us living with MS. They will also be discussing some new sleep studies that involving MS and Sleep. We all know fatigue is a big issue with living with MS.

Somnos Sleep Disorder Center is an accredited sleep lab located in Lincoln Nebraska. We have been in business since 1990 and are dedicated to providing the highest quality sleep testing. Our experienced medical team provides comprehensive testing, diagnosis, and follow-up for a wide range of sleep disorders, including sleep apnea. Sleep studies are performed in our comfortable clinic setting and we are dedicated to:

- Enhancing physician convenience
- Improving the patient experience
- Providing expert sleep disorder services

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Join us for our September meeting at Sheridan Lutheran Church in room 646 (use entrance 4). Mike Wicks will  be leading caregiver support time after the speaker this month but caregivers will still be able to connect after the speaker.

August -Round Table

August will be a round table open disucssion!

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Join us for our August meeting at Sheridan Lutheran Church in room 646 (use entrance 4). Mike Wicks will  be leading caregiver support time after the speaker this month but caregivers will still be able to connect after the speaker.

July Meeting! Emotional Freedom Technique

Join us in July for Reginald Wesley, certified Energy Health Practitioner, and Jill Brandl, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will teach us how about what EFT is, and how it can be utilized and then will lead our group in a demo. One member our group has been able to use EFT to help her get to sleep at night without the use of sleeping pills. This technique is also great to use for stress and anxiety and to help calm the mind. We hope to see you there!

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Join us for our May meeting at Sheridan Lutheran Church in room 646 (use entrance 4). Mike Wicks will be leading caregiver support time after the speaker!!

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June Meeting- Home exercise and prevention tips for Falls

Laura Corbridge, PT, will be sharing with us exercises and home workouts we can do to improve and prevent falls and improve balance! Laura works with lots of MS patients and is FULL of knowledge! Join us to learn simple things you can do at home to keep you upright and safe!

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Join us for our May meeting at Sheridan Lutheran Church in room 646 (use entrance 4). Mike Wicks will be leading caregiver support time after the speaker!!

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MAY Connection Meeting!

Join us for "Spring Cleaning" of the mind at our May Meeting as we dedicate all 90 minutes to open, positive, and encouraging talk time! We have had some requests to have a full meeting of being able to share and connect so this is it!

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We hope you can join us! Dannielle will even be bringing some treats!!

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Join us for our May meeting at Sheridan Lutheran Church in room 646 (use entrance 4). Mike Wicks will be leading caregiver support time after the speaker!!

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Lymphatics and Breath Control and MS

Marin Salisbury, PT, CLT is the Neurological Disorders Program leader at Madonna Therapy Plus as well as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. She will be presenting on the lymphatic system and breathing and the neurological benefits for those living with MS. I have heard Marin speak at the Integrative Health Conference at UNMC and she is AMAZING and super knowledgeable! You will NOT want to miss this event!

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Join us for our April meeting at Sheridan Lutheran Church in room 646 (use entrance 4). Mike Wicks will be leading caregiver support time after the speaker!!

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Bladder and Incontinence Issues and MS

Courtney Kossow of Madonna Therapy Plus will be discussing Bladder, Bowel and Incontinence issues and neurological disorders like MS. If you have questions or Topics you would like Courtney to cover as part of her presentation but do not feel comfortable asking at the meeting, please email them to dannielle@lincolnmsconnect.com and they will be forwarded to the speaker Confidentially. Please email questions by 3/9/19 to give her plenty of time to prepare an answer.

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Join us for our March meeting at Sheridan Lutheran Church in room 646 (use entrance 4).  Mike Wicks will be leading caregiver support time after the speaker!!

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NO MEETING FEBRUARY

There is NO February Thursday meeting due to the holiday! Join us for the Coffee and Connections meeting on Sunday February 10th for Chair yoga and connection time. 2-3:30pm at Sheridan Lutheran Church in great room South.

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Sorry for any trouble this may cause.

Balance and Fall Risk

Join us as Julie Steinmeyer, Director of Inpatient Rehab at Hillcrest Firethorn teaches us about Balance and Fall Risk. We will cover ways to stay safe and reduce chance of injury. Julie will also take questions about your concerns and interests when it comes to your balance and MS.

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Mike will not be at this meeting this month but caregivers are still encouraged and welcome to come and connect and learn.

We are in room 646 at Sheridan Lutheran Church on 70th and Old Cheney! Make sure and use entrance 4

Christmas Party

Pizza, salads, bread sticks and desserts will be provided by Lincoln MS Connect. We will play Holiday Trivia, connect and socialize and there will be some awesome Holiday Prizes given away! We hope to see you! Please RSVP by December 15 so we can ensure enough food!

We are in the Great Room North at Sheridan Lutheran Church on 70th and Old Cheney! Make sure and use entrance 4

NMSS Advocacy Open House and Pie Social

Our November meeting we will have our annual Pie Social and Advocacy Open house. Join us as we welcome Dan Endreson all the way from Minneapolis as he shares with us ways we can be advocates for our self and our MS. This is an event co-hosted with the National MS Society! This is also a great way to learn about the society's advocacy work and learn ways YOU can get involved to help make a difference! Plus there will be pie!!

We are in the Great Room North at Sheridan Lutheran Church on 70th and Old Cheney! Make sure and use entrance 4

The Roller Coaster Ride of Living with a Chronic Disease

Group Leader and licenced therapist Cindy Holister will present on The Roller Coaster of Living with a Chronic Disease! You don't want to miss!

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Mike Wicks will be at the meeting to lead caregiver connection as well, so please bring your care team.

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As always, we are in room 646 and please use entrance 4 at Sheridan Lutheran Church on 70th and Old Cheney!

Mood and MS with Open Table discussion

We will cover some of the materials from the Mood and MS workshop as well as revisit some of the ways we can build happiness in our lives despite our diagnosis. We will also be having round table open discussion, so bring your highs and lows so we can discuss together as an MS family

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Mike Wicks will be at the meeting to lead caregiver connection as well, so please bring your care team.

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As always, we are in room 646 and please use entrance 4 at Sheridan Lutheran Church on 70th and Old Cheney!

Excercise, Fatigue and MS with Daryl Kuchera

Daryl Kuchera, Personal trainer and owner for MS Forward Gym in Omaha will be our awesome August speaker! With his personal experience as a MS Warrior, he knows first hand the highs and lows that come with living with MS. He will share all about exercise and the important benefits associated with it and ways to overcome fatigue! He will also share about the exciting things happening at his gym and online for the MS community! His signature bright outlook on life and upbeat attitude are guaranteed to brighten your spirits and educate you as well!

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Mike Wicks will be at the meeting to lead caregiver connection as well, so please bring your care team.

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As always, we are in room 646 and please use entrance 4 at Sheridan Lutheran Church on 70th and Old Cheney!

Beat the Heat! MS and Heat Sensitivity- Tips & Tricks

Its getting hot in Nebraska! Join us to learn about ways to stay cool this summer and different tips, tricks and tools for beating the summer heat. This will be a round table discussions so bring your tricks too! We grow from each other. Group leader Dannielle will have a selection of cooling aids for everyone to learn about and we will talk about other things to do this summer to stay cool with your kiddos and partners. Group leader Kira will share about cooling oils and have FREE cooling oil sprays for everyone! We will also discuss Uhthoff's Phenomenon and other warning signs for overheating when you have MS. 

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Mike Wicks will be at the meeting to lead caregiver connection as well, so please bring your care team.

Chiropractic Neurology & Sports Rehab

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Join us for our monthly meeting as we welcome Dr Chad Miller and learn more about Chiropractic Neurology and MS

CareGiver Support time will happen right after our speaker with MIke Wicks while those of us living with MS stay and connect in room 646!

Please plan to use entrance 4 and meet in room 646!

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Horses for Healing Program!

Join us as we learn more about Horses for Healing with Kari.

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Horses for Healing offers therapeutic riding as well as HIPPO therapy.  Our goal is to teach people how to ride a horse and also gain a lot of therapeutic benefits as well.  

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Equitherapy uses the therapeutic qualities of horses to provide a holistic healing approach for individuals with physical, mental, emotional, social, developmental and spiritual needs.

Is it new?

For centuries, people have used equine-assisted therapy for healing. From children and adolescents to adults and seniors; equitherapy can be beneficial for nearly anyone.

Physical benefits

-Flexibility & stretching

-Muscle & strength

-Improved balance

-Rhythm & coordination

Horses for Healing also see's the importance of evidence based research to continue the development of equitherapy.  We have partnered with universities and organizations to continue research on the benefits with the hopes to provide improved programming and hopefully greater acceptance of funding services in the health insurance industry.

Our instructors have training to work with individuals of varying abilities and challenges.  We have adaptive equipment for mounting the horse, sidewalkers to help support our riders, and we have a lot of fun!

CareGiver Support time will happen right after our speaker with MIke Wicks while those of us living with MS stay and connect in room 646!

Please plan to use entrance 4 and meet in room 646!

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Depression and MS and ways to help ease it!

Depression, Anxiety and Mood Disorders affect all of us and are especially high when living with an unpredictable disease like MS. Join us as we learn more and tips to ease our mood with the awesome Meghan Davidson!

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Meghan Davidson is a licensed psychologist on the faculty at UNL. She also maintains a private practice where she provides counseling and therapy. Having been a sporadic practitioner of yoga for over a decade, Meghan began delving deeper into her yoga practice three years ago and hasn't looked back. Currently going through yoga teacher training, and intertwining her work in psychology, Meghan is working to help herself and others practice yoga and positive mental health on AND off the mat.

CareGiver Support time will happen right after our speaker with MIke Wicks while those of us living with MS stay and connect in room 646!

Please plan to use entrance 4 and meet in room 646!

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Ayurveda 101 with Amy Gagner

Join us for our monthly meeting! Many have asked Dannielle what she has done to treat her MS so we welcome Ayurvedic Practioner and RYT-500 Yoga Teacher Amy Gagner to teach us about Ayurveda!

Ayurveda 101 - discover the benefits of the ancient practice of “the science of life” through the five senses and the five elements. We will learn how the seasons affect our personal constitutions and how to stay balanced this winter. 

CareGiver Support time will happen right after our speaker with MIke Wicks while those of us living with MS stay and connect in room 646!

Please plan to use entrance 4 and meet in room 646!

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Learn more about Amy at www.amygagneryoga.com

Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center

Join us as Fyzical Therapy and Balance center presents Eric Bjorkman and tips and tricks to build strength and balance. MS can lead to falls sometimes and we will learn ways to prevent that and lots of other use information to live our best life with MS.

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Mike Wicks will lead Care Giver Support after our speaker while those living with MS can stay in the room and connect about living with MS.

Christmas Party

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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Join Lincoln MS Connect and your fellow MS warriors and care partners as we celebrate the year and our community! We will have enjoy dinner and desert and discuss our plans for the 2018 year! We also will be giving our gifts and prizes to all those present!

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Please RSVP by Monday December 18 so we can plan for food! please register for this free event by emailing Dannielle@lincolnmsconnect.com or call/text 402-326-1226

Overcoming MS Program

Join us for PIE!!! We will watch a video presentation about the Overcoming MS Lifestyle! Dannielle will lead the group in watching and discussing the videos points and RESEARCH behind it! Many of you have heard Dannielle talk about the OMS program and how it has dramatically changed her journey with MS. They have a new presentation video that we will watch along with handouts!

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PLEASE RSVP so Dannielle can have enough PIE and handouts by emailing her at dannielle@lincolnmsconnect or call/text at 402-326-1226

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Mike Wicks will lead caregiver support after the video presentation 

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We will meet in the North Room which is right off of entrance #4

Holiday Stress and what we can do to Curb it!

With the holidays fast approaching, we will as a group, talk about ways to make the Holidays less stressful for ourselves and our family. Please bring your tips and tricks and Dannielle will be ready to share some of her tricks for beating holiday stress and easing fatigue!

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Mike Wicks will lead Care Giver Support after our speaker while those living with MS can stay in the room and connect about living with MS.

How Occupational Therapy Can Help with MS

Occupational Therapy is a practice dedicated to helping make daily activities easier for people recovering from or living with different abilities. We are excited to welcome Sushmit, a local OT, who will speak to our group about tips and tricks to making our homes and daily life easier while living with MS.

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Mike Wicks will lead Care Giver Support after our speaker while those living with MS can stay in the room and connect about living with MS.

National MS Society and US!

All the way from Kansas City, we welcome Leslie Vohs! She is the programs director for the Mid-America Chapter of the National MS Society and helped get our group formed! She is going to talk about some of the exciting things the NMSS has planned for our city, state and region, as well as the New Navigator Program and answer any questions you have! We are very excited to have her visit Lincoln and speak with our group!

Employment Law Rights

Join us to learn about Employment Law Rights in the state of Nebraska. Jerry Pigsley is a member of the Woods & Aitken Labor and Employment practice group.  He has over 30 years of experience representing public and private sector employers in labor and employment law, including employment litigation in federal and state courts and litigation matters before federal and state administrative agencies.  Jerry also represents management in collective bargaining negotiations.

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Please bring your questions, comments or concerns for Jerry. Mike, Cindy and group member Deb will be leading the meeting! Join us for a very informational evening.

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Register by clicking the button below, email dannielle@lincolnmsconnect.com or call/text 402-326-1226. Jerry will be providing handouts to registration is highly encouraged.

Beat the Heat! MS and Heat Sensitivity- Tips & Tricks

Its getting hot in Nebraska! Join us to learn about ways to stay cool this summer and different tips, tricks and tools for beating the summer heat. This will be a round table discussions so bring your tricks too! We grow from each other. Group leader Dannielle will have a selection of cooling aids for everyone to learn about and we will talk about other things to do this summer to stay cool with your kiddos and partners. We will also discuss Uhthoff's Phenomenon and other warning signs for overheating when you have MS. 

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Mike Wicks will be at the meeting to lead caregiver connection as well, so please bring your care team.

Alysha Findley- A Lesson in Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a powerful tool to keep us in the present moment and keep worries from the past and future from taking over our day.

About Alysha -I truly love everything yoga whether it is philosophy, anatomy, mythic stories or the amazing communities that surround a yoga studio. I began my first Vinyasa teacher training in Denver, CO in 2008 through YogaFit, followed two years later by getting trained in Power Yoga and in 2012 I became certified through a Hatha-Anusara inspired program with an emphasis in therapeutics. I have been teaching Vinyasa Flow classes and workshops in Colorado since 2008 until our family relocated to Lincoln, NE in April 2014. Besides being an avid yogi, I am a mother of three amazing children and I have found that my time on the mat is the light in my day that helps me shine through the challenges of parenthood and life. Learning how to be skillful on the mat is just the beginning to the real work that happens off the mat. I am inspired everyday to help people integrate these two worlds that often seem so separate, but are completely interrelated. For me yoga is about connecting. Connecting with each other and connecting most importantly with ourself. When I teach, I teach from my heart in a way that is honest, real and relevant to others. Yoga is for everybody and my hope is to help individuals find a love for themselves and a love for life.
 

Contact info: Alysha Findley--970-379-8179

website....www.bemindbodyshift.com

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Caregiver Support Meeting will be available at this meeting as well!

Waddell & Reed Financial Services- Randy Tverdick Financial Planning and Disability

Randy Tverdick will be presenting on financial planning and disability. This will be a great meeting to attend to learn about tips to help you with your financial future living with MS.

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Caregiver Support Meeting will be available at this meeting as well!

Domesti-PUPS

Domesti-PUPS is a Lincoln-based nonprofit organization that provides 
service dogs for persons with disabilities. Organization representatives 
will be available at our March connection meeting.to educate us about their organization and the benefits of service dogs to the MS community. Learn more about Domesti-PUPS at www.domesti-pups.org

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Caregiver Support Meeting will be available at this meeting as well!

Amy Gagner- Yoga Instructor and Owner at The Road to Om Breathwork, Yoga and Meditation for Stress Relief

Stress is a common trigger for MS exasperations and we will learn how to how to use breath work, yoga and meditation to help us reduce stress.

About our Speaker- Amy is an E-500-RYT, a senior teacher at Lotus House of Yoga Lincoln and recently opened a home studio called “The Road to Om”.  As a Wise Earth School of Ayurveda student and practitioner,  Amy’s classes tend to reflect the bigger picture of cosmic play; the flow of seasons, our relationship with the elements and the cycles of the moon. With attention to alignment and bits of yogic wisdom woven into each of her classes, practicing with Amy is sure to leave you fulfilled, balanced and ready to shine your light with the people in your life! Amy also teaches meditation and relaxation techniques including pranayama (breath work).  Amy is a native of Lincoln, NE, a wife and mom of two teenagers. Connect with Amy on her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AmyGagnerYogini or by email at amygagneryoga@hotmail.com or by phone 402-202-1797