The
Alaska Multiple Sclerosis Center
promotes a healthy and active lifestyle for Alaskans living with MS by
providing educational workshops and seminars, recreational and social opportunities, as well as regular fitness sessions based on current treatment, research and available resources.
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EVENTS FOR THE MONTH AHEAD
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Adaptive Aquatics
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays
11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Saturdays
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: YMCA, 5353 Lake Otis Pkwy., Anchorage
Facilitator: Antonia Fowler, LPT, MSCS
No charge, but please sign in at front desk
(Instructor available by appointment)
Water therapy can burn calories, improve balance, increase range of motion, take stress off joints and tone muscle.
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Above MS Webinar
Thursday
March 2nd
This presentation will discuss the importance of staying on treatment, as appropriate. Remember, relapsing MS is a journey.
Time: 4:00 pm Alaska Time, 8:00 pm Eastern
Topic: Importance of Therapy
Presenter:
A healthcare professional will discuss the risks and benefits of treatments
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Learn to Nordic Ski
Thursdays
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Always check ahead with Don to confirm the date, time and place because there will be the occasion or two when class doesn't meet.
Instructor: Don Haering, Ski Instructor
Thursday Location:
Russian Jack Park, Selkregg Ln. off Debarr, go to parking spots before chalet.
Saturday Location: Varies week to week, but this is usually at Hilltop or Kincaid.
Cost: Donations accepted
RSVP: don.haering@gmail.com
You need not have MS to participate and if you don't have your own gear, let us know.
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Healing Yoga - Wasilla
Fridays
March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st
Location:
ANJALI Yoga Room, 280 Main St., Wasilla
Time: 10:35 -11:30 am
Instructor: Linda Ransom
Cost: AMSC will pay $5/class, while the participant is asked to donate further.
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Iditarod Ceremonial Start
Saturday
March 4th
Enjoy watching sled dogs and mushers for the Anchorage kickoff to The Last Great Race, but bundle up with temps projected to be 0 to 5 above. The restart will be in Fairbanks the following Monday with temps of -20 to -25.
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Doctor Talk - Anchorage
Monday March 6th
Hot Topics in MS
Registration: 5:30 pm
Program: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location:
Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W. 5th Ave.,
Anchorage
Speaker: Mo Hillstrand, ANP, DNP
RSVP: 800.532.7667, ext. 179
Dinner will be served and a guest may attend
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Adaptive Yoga
Tuesdays
March 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Leader: Cassey Leonardis, Certified Yoga Instructor
Location: 7th and 21st: Providence Hospital, Tower B, Suite B01, Anchorage 14th and 28th: Providence Health Park, Pulliam Room, Anchorage
Cost: $25 month or $10 drop in fee
Adaptive, fun and beneficial to your health! The leader adjusts the class to the abilities of the participants. All poses can be done in a chair.
Mats, blocks, blankets and straps are provided.
For more information, call 907.929.2567
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Doctor Talk - Fairbanks
Thursday March 9th
MS Education Program
Registration: 5:30 pm
Program: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location:
Pikes Waterfront Lodge, 1850 Hoselton Rd.,
Fairbanks
Speaker: Peiqing Qian, MD (Swedish MS Center)
RSVP: 800.532.7667, ext. 155 by Monday, March 6th
Dinner will be served and a guest may attend
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NMSS Program - "RESILIENCE"
Saturday March 11th
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
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Providence Health Park, 3831 Piper St.,
Anchorage Tower U, Room 2281
This will be a DVD presentation on resilience to help create a mindset of growth and opportunities, plus of seeing obstacles as challenges versus threats.
The group discussion afterward will be lead by Antonia Fowler, LPT and MS Specialist/Programs Director at the Alaska MS Center.
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Daylight Saving Time
Sunday
March 12th
We turn the clocks forward one hour on Sunday at 2am or at bedtime on Saturday, March 11th. Also, you will only lose an hour sleep if you sleep one hour less.
However, we will have more evening sun to enjoy. Anchorage sunrise will go from 7:27 to 8:24am and sunset will jump from 6:52 to 7:55pm.
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Above MS Webinar
Tuesday
March 14th
This presentation will the importance of creating a big and balanced support network to help you handle the challenges of MS.
Time: 3:00 pm Alaska Time, 7:00 pm Eastern
Topic: Building Your Support System
Presenter:
Denise Bruen, NP
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UW Medicine MS Center - Education Series
Wednesday
March 15th
Presentations are held in
Seattle on the third Wednesday of each month, but Alaskans can participate by webinar from the comfort of home!
Time: 5:00 - 6:15 pm Alaska Time, 6:00 pm Pacific
Topic: Nutrient Therapy, Food and Complementary Medicine for MS
Presenter:
Michelle Leary-Chang, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
and
Marco Vespignani, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
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St. Patrick's Day
Friday March 17th
On this date each year, the Irish and Irish-at-heart celebrate what has become an international festival of Irish culture with parades, special foods and plenty of green.
May you find a lucky shamrock or pot o' gold today.
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Vernal Equinox
Monday
March 20th
Enjoy the new season which starts at 2:29am local time, although in Alaska it seems that spring really doesn't begin until late April or early May.
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Big turnout and wonderful exposure at the 7th Annual "Ladies Night" at Sportsman's Warehouse in Wasilla on Thursday, February 9th.
We are grateful for the silent auction proceeds that not only benefit the Alaska MS Center, but also Alaska Family Services and MDA of Alaska.
Sincere thanks to all that made the night a huge success!
Remember...
YOU can certainly
send a picture, an email or make a special post to our social media sites and you may just see yourself and/or those you care about in this space!
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Weekly updates are NOW sent as a regular email on Sundays
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Our monthly newsletters should arrive on or around the first day of the month
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Social Media Pages
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MONDAY - THURSDAY
11am to 3pm
Closed Fridays and Holidays
ADDRESS
Providence Hospital
3300 Providence Drive
Tower B
Suite 04
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone:
907.929.2567
Fax: 907.929.0418
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BILLS BEFORE THE HEALTH &
SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
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BILLS PERTINENT
TO THOSE
WITH
TERMINAL ILLNESS
HB43:
"Right to Try" New Drugs for Terminally Ill Patients.
Voluntary Termination of Life
Disclosure of Health Care Costs
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ADAPTIVE AQUATICS
YMCA
5353 Lake Otis Parkway
Anchorage
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays
11:30 am to 3:00 pm
Saturdays
Noon to 1:00 pm
Join us for an hour of swimming and water movements.
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ADAPTIVE YOGA
PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL
Location:
Varies so check web site
Anchorage
Instructor:
Cassey Leonardis
Cost: $25 for 4 sessions or
$10 drop in fee
Tuesdays
5:30 to 6:30 pm
Adaptive, fun and beneficial to your health.
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WINTER ACTIVITIES PREP
LOCATIONS VARY
Thursdays
6:00 to 7:00 pm
Russian Jack Park
Saturdays
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Usually Hilltop or Kincaid
Ski Instructor:
Don Haering
Cost: Donations accepted
Always contact Don to confirm: don.haering@gmail.com
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HEALING YOGA
ANJALI YOGA ROOM
23 Main Street
Wasilla
Instructor:
Linda Ransom
Fridays
10:35 to 11:30 am
Cost:
AMSC will pay $5/class, while the participant is asked to donate further.
You MUST pre-register for this class at
(907) 373-9644
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ANCHORAGE
Rose: 907.440.4272
2nd Thursdays
11:30 - 1:30 pm
FAIRBANKS Doug: 907.479.7940
2nd Wednesdays
Noon - 1:30 pm
MAT-SU
Karla: 907.376.6961 or Kathy: 907.315.0550
3rd Fridays
Noon - 1:00 pm
SOLDOTNA
Terrie: 907.756.1282
2nd Thursdays
12:30 - 2:30 pm
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Volunteers Wanted
Individuals with MS in our community go without proper nutrition, education, activities, support and essential medical care every day due to a variety of factors.
While we strive to assist each and every person and their families, we always could use some extra help.
Would you like to help us make a difference? We need people like you to donate time, energy, and experience in a variety of areas, including: workshop coordination, transportation, committee participation, fundraising development and much more.
Together, we will be able to help those with MS not only to meet essential daily needs, but to work toward a brighter, happier, comfortable and more productive future. Our volunteers say they feel rewarded many times over for the help they provide.
Please call us today at 907.929.2567 to find out more about how you can help
Our deepest gratitude, and we look forward to hearing from you!
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Disclaimer
The Alaska Multiple Sclerosis Center, Inc. is a primarily volunteer run non-profit, 501c(3) organization that, along with the generosity of the Providence Foundation, private donations and grants are able to provide much needed resources for Alaskans living with MS.
We will have photos from various events, workshops, conferences and other gatherings. We usually seek permission, but it sometimes becomes impossible when images of large groups may include random attendees and participants. It is to be understood that these photographs could be used on our web site, social media sites and for promotional purposes.
We will, however, remove any photo and/or stop the usage of such materials at the
request of an individual or family member.
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