Attention ATOMS members today is the day of our picnic at Dolese Park and it is still on even with the rain we are experiencing in the OKC Metro. We will be using a covered pavilion that is open on the sides. Each member should use their own judgment if they wish to attend.
Currently KOCO and, News 9 are reporting there is a chance of rain continuing; while News OK is reporting a 40% chance or rain.
May 2012 Vol 26 No 5
Co-Leaders: Joe Whitaker (478-7990) & Emily & Tom Teasdale (607-2861)
Newsletter Editor: Jody Bukacek (755-5756)
Dolese Park
5105 NW 50th (NW 50th & Meridian)
Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 2:00 P.M.
Join us at our annual picnic at the pavilion in Dolese Park. Boonie & Jimmy are bringing the chicken and I am bringing the drinks. Bring a dish and your appetite. Tom is also setting up a giant croquet set for some entertainment. Note that we are starting 30 minutes earlier than our normal meeting time.
Join Bike MS Kick Off on Thursday, May 31st at 6 PM at the Chesapeak Boathouse, 725 So Lincoln Blvd. RSVP to rachel.klenda@nmss.org by May 29th.
Family Day will be held on June 9th at 4 PM at the Bricktown Ballpark. We will also recognize some of our scholarship recipients at this event and then enjoy the evening ballgame.
Also on June 9th from 10AM till noon you can do on-line training to become an MS Ambassador or Community Health Representative. To sign up for this program contact Beth.Snyder@nmss.org or call her at 488-1300.
Don’t forget to mark your calendar for Get Away Weekend, Nov 9-11th at Post Oak Lodge in Tulsa.
April 2012 Vol 27 No 4
Co-Leaders: Joe Whitaker (478-7990) & Emily & Tom Teasdale (607-2861)
Newsletter Editor: Jody Bukacek (755-5756)
St Stephens Presbyterian Church
2424 NW 50th (NW 50th & Villa)
Sunday, April 15, 2012 - 2:30 P.M.
The National MS Society has provided a DVD titled “Mood Changes & MS” along with copies of the booklet “Multiple Sclerosis & Your Emotions – Staying Well.” This program should open up some good discussions and look forward to how you feel about the topic.
Can tell that we are coming into our busy event season. May 5th is our MS Walk at the OKC Zoo, May 15th is our WAMS Luncheon, June will be our family day somewhere in the OKC area and we will also honor our scholarship winners that day. In August we will have our newly diagnosed program followed by Bike MS in September. Then we finally finish up the year with our Get Away Week-end at Post Oak Lodge in Tulsa Nov 9th-11th.
If you are interested in volunteering at any level, the chapter has lots of opportunities. There will be a on-line training session for MS Ambassadors and Community Health Representatives from 10 AM till noon on Saturday, June 9th. To sign up for this contact Beth Snyder at Beth.Snydar@nmss.org or call her at 488-1300.
