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Cal -D iego PVA NewsJune 2011

Second Annual CEO & Celebrity Chili Cook-OffCalling all chili cooks and salsa makers! Here is your chance to show off your amazing cooking talents! Come enjoy the great San Diego weather and this fun family event.

Vendors Wanted: do you have a business or service you would like to showcase?

Saturday, June 25- 10:00 AM-4:00 PMEncinitas Country Day School3616 Manchester Ave.Encinitas, CA 92024

Omega Reflections Photo Gallery Photographer: Jimmie L. Young Date: July 30, 2011 Time: 1:00PM to 7:00PM Location: 7055 Carroll Rd San Diego, CA

Cal-Diego PVA 30th Anniversary BBQ Sunday July 24, 2011

11:00AM to 3:00PM

In the Rose Garden adjacent to the Spinal Cord Injury

RSVP by July 15th

31st National Veterans Wheelchair Games Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

August 1-6 2011

Cal-Diego PVA 9-Ball Classic In association with: The National Wheelchair Poolplayers Association, Inc.September 23-25 2011 Diamond Billiard Club910 E Birch StSte 300Brea, CA 92821(Open Wheelchair players only)

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Board Meeting DatesBoard of Directors meetings are scheduled for the Second Thursday of each month

June 9th 2011 July 14th 2011

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June BirthdaysJohn W Pou • Barry J Flynn • Richard P Haynie • Lyle E Hufford • Daniel L Amoroso

James M Hagins • Cathy M Cresser • David M Stanfield •Daniel J Cronin • Harry L Porter Debra Giannini • Curtis W Roberts •Marie Stotts-Munoz • Anthony Leonardi • Antonio A O’Campo

John D Martin •John J Addario • Timothy P Curtner • Jerry M Edwards • Richard W Turbeville Michael D McLane • William K Smith • Amos Davis • Major Lewis • Dion V Long •Debra Linder Jimmy L Carter • Charles D Romero • Anthony P Mezzadri •Tom F Gunn • Darren G Westervelt Michael E Kenney • Christopher S Collins • Shannon L Snowhill • Lani R Dagley • Efrain Davila

Pernell M Cooper •Peter C Carbullido • Faraj A Haddad • John M Coon Harrison G Butler •Michael G Beuoy

Ability CenterBetter Life MobilityGeorge E. North

Gene TrudeauWill T. Kafka

Michael SmythWayne L. Sheridan

Law TigersWilliam Deile

George E. Oswell

Michael Q. EmpizoLisa Sicard

Timothy ElsmoreGreg & Carol Smith

Walter O’NeilAlbert & Regina Kovach

Janet LightDoreen Gillums

Daniel L. CravensPatricia and Coop Cooprider

Angus FarnumDaniel Litzenberg

Greg & Carol SmithMelodie CabreraJerry W. Coursen

Kathleen ThomsonTorrey Pines Kiwanis

Foundation Inc.Nevada PVA

We would like to thank the following for their

contributions:

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Spinal Cord Injury Patient and Family Education Series

Tuesday, June 14, 2011 12:30-1:15 PM

Safety in the Home and Community Colleen Beaton, PT

What are the safety hazards I may find in my home or community as a person with a SCI? How can I

modify my home for better safety and accessibility? What do I do for fire safety at home? How can I be better prepared for a disaster such as an earthquake?

Friday, June 17, 2011 12:30-1:15 PM

Sexuality and SCI Kathy Dunn, MS, RN, CRRN, CNS-BC

Am I still a sexual person? What is “sexuality”? What are the effects of SCI on sexual functioning?

Can I still have children? What are my options? What do I do about erection or lubrication problems?

How can I still give pleasure to my partner and myself?

Tuesday, June 21, 2011 12:30-1:15 PM

Benefits for the SCI Veteran Penny Timmen, LCSW & Glen Middleton, PVA

National Service Officer What benefits am I eligible for through the VA? How

do I apply for the different programs? What other national, state, or local benefits might I be eligible

for, and how do I apply?

Friday, June 24, 2011 12:30-1:15 PM

Getting Back to Work Joan Haskins, MA, CRC

Can I go back to work after an SCI? Why should I consider working or volunteering? What resources are available to me through the VA, the PVA, and community to help me meet my goals in this area?

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 12:30-1:15 PM

Taking Charge of Your Life Celia Macaspac, OTR

Can I be “well” again after SCI? What can I do to keep control over my life? How can I prevent stress from

ruining my health? What can I do to keep fit? What are my legal rights with a disability? What do I do if I think I

have been discriminated against because of my disability?

Friday, July 1, 2011 12:30-1:15 PM

Medical Complications in SCI Matt Devries, PA

What are the possible medical complications for my breathing, digestion, heart and blood vessels, muscles,

bones and nerves? How can I avoid these complications? How can I help my doctor detect problems early? What

other medications may I need to take?

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 12:30-1:15 PM

Pain Management in SCI Jeri Muse, PhD

What causes pain after SCI? What types of pain are common after SCI? Other than pain medications, what

can be done about this pain? What resources are there at the VASDHS to help me with my pain?

Friday, July 8, 2011 12:30-1:15 PM

Spirituality and SCI Chaplain Lewis “Jeff” Lee, MA,MFT

What is spirituality and how can I use it to deal with SCI? Can I find meaning/purpose for my life as an SCI veteran? What spiritual resources are available to me or

my family?

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 12:30-1:15 PM

Psychosocial Issues Corey McCulloch, PhD

How do I learn to cope with the changes that SCI has caused in my life? How do I know if I need help with

this process? What help is available if I have a problem with drugs or alcohol?

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Hey guys just checking with everyone. Well wow, I’ve had my eyes opened. I spent the day on the bay having a blast. I went waterskiing, tubing, jetskiing and a whole lot more with SDASF (San Diego

Adaptive Sports Foundation) and it made me realize that there are too many veterans just sitting at home watching TV and letting life slide by. There are too many programs out there for us there’s dancing, shooting, racing and various sports programs all over San Diego. So get out there and live. Life is too short to let it pass us by while we’re watching TV so let’s get out there live my friends don’t let memories pass us by.

By: William Hendrickson

Sports & Rec Report

Notary Service is now available

in the Cal-Diego PVA Office • $10 per signature payable to

Cal-Diego PVA • Taking Power of Attorney

• Certifying a copy of a Power of Attorney • Taking an Advance Health

Care Directive • Certifying Copies of Journal Entries

• Taking Depositions

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