TELELEARNING: MS RESEARCH - YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED Connect to the information you need! The Society's next telelearning opportunity explores the current work being done by the Progressive MS Alliance Initiative and the Wellness Work Group with Bruce Bebo, Associate Vice President of Research at the Society and Doug Landsman, Senior Director of International Research Programs at the Society. Register now for the call on January 20 at 6 pm CST or January 22 at 9pm CST.
HEALTHY EATING AND EXERCISE Can Do MS offers a monthly webinar you can participate in from the comfort of your home, free of charge. The next session, Tuesday, December 9, is titled "Holistic Tips to Healthy Eating and Exercise." An important way to stay healthy is to adopt a healthy diet and to exercise regularly. Healthy habits include creating a balanced diet, implementing an exercise program and also having enough time for relaxation. Nutrition and exercise are the cornerstones of living well and will foster a healthy lifestyle with your MS. Join the conversation at 7pm CST. >>Learn more and register
FINANCIAL WELLNESS WEBINAR, #4 Join National Disability Institute for a webinar series sponsored by Acorda, featuring four 90-minute webinars on important financial wellness topics for persons with disabilities. The final in the series, New Year, New Financially Secure You, takes place Wednesday, January 21 from 2 - 3:30pm CST. >>Learn more and register
GET CONNECTED: SAN ANTONIO Join the San Antonio-area MS community on Saturday, January 10 from 2-3 pm for a program featuring guest speaker Dr. Alexa Stuifbergen, who will be speaking on "Successful Strategies for Managing the Challenges of MS: Findings from 20 Years of Research." Hear about important wellness strategies while also learning about ways you can make a connection with the Society through programs, services and volunteering. Register by calling 800-344-4867, option 1.
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CONNECT THROUGH VOLUNTEERING You are more than just a number when you volunteer with the National MS Society. We want to match you to the perfect opportunity that meets your needs and abilities so that together we can do more. Take the first step by filling out our volunteer form today.
SAVE THE DATE: ANNUAL MEETING Save the date for the 2015 South Central Annual Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2015. This meeting is a time for everyone to celebrate South Central's accomplishments in the movement toward a world free of MS, announce the 2015 Board of Trustees, hear from speaker Bruce Bebo, Associate Vice President of Research at the Society, and take questions from listeners just like you. Stay tuned for call details!
JOIN THE 10th ANNUAL HOUSTON ON THE MOVE LUNCHEON ON MARCH 11, 2015 Join us in celebrating ten years of impact as we honor Person on the Move Judi Johnson and Company On the Move Saks Fifth Avenue. On the Move is a nationwide education and fundraising program that celebrates leaders in the MS community while raising funds to support research and programming. The event features an elegant lunch, entertainment, inspirational speakers, prize drawing and more. >>Learn more and register
SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS Join the December Discussion of the Month on MSConnection.org. While the holiday season can be a time of joy and cheer, for many people with MS it can also bring added stress, fatigue and the "holiday blues." Are the holidays difficult for you? Do you have any tips on how to avoid holiday burn-out? Please share your questions and thoughts in this month's discussion.
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