For this month’s Adult Support Meeting, Rachel Rogers will be joining us to talk about what we should know about ADHD. Rachel will provide basic information about ADHD, risk factors, and diagnosis. Additionally, she will go into more depth regarding the role of the brain, executive function, and how it manifests in the features of ADHD. You will learn that ADHD is not a behavioral problem but a medical issue. Wednesday, January 20th, 2021. 7 pm to 9 pm. Register for ADHD What You Should Know For more information email: info@adhdedmonton.com Adult support meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. About Rachel: Rachel Rogers is a Registered Psychologist who worked for many years as a teacher, school counselor, and prior to her recent retirement, as a school psychologist for Edmonton Public Schools. She founded the ADHD Association of Greater Edmonton 11 years ago and continues to sit on the Board of Directors. She enjoys volunteering, walking/hiking, Pickleball, jigsaw puzzling, sewing, and is currently learning to cross country ski. One of her greatest joys is spending time with her 4-year-old granddaughter.
Join us this month for a special evening with Sean Swaby. Sean is a Family Counsellor with Alberta Health Services – Youth Addictions and Mental Health and an Associate Faculty with City University. He calls himself a full-time Geek 🙂 More importantly, he is a father and husband. Sean’s superpower is being a Yoda-Ninja. Find out exactly what that means! 7 PM Classroom F – 2J4.02 WMC, University of Alberta Hospital, 8440 – 112 Street NW, Edmonton.
It’s our 10th Anniversary! You’re invited to celebrate with our first-ever fundraiser. Saturday, October 26th7 p.m. – 9 p.m.Wingate by Wyndham18220 100 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton Tickets are available on Eventbrite for only $20 Your ticket includes a glass of wine of your choice or non-alcoholic beverage and your fill of a tempting selection of hot and cold hors d-oeuvres. Toonie Wine BarRaffle BasketsHot and Cold Hors d’oeuvres Featuring Music by Bardic Form This renowned Edmonton duo has performed at many of our most popular festivals including the Edmonton Folk Music Festival and Kaleido Fest. (check them out on Spotify) October is ADHD Awareness month! What better time to come meet our volunteers and hear from people who have been directly affected by our work. Cross the high level bridge on your way and see it lit up green and purple to help celebrate with us! Thanks to our major event sponsors and donors, NOW Real Estate Group, Wingate by Wyndham and the Alberta Liquor Store Association. We’ll be accepting donations online, by cheque and in cash. All proceeds from this event go directly to supporting and expanding our programs.
Partner Support Group Meeting The monthly partner group meeting takes place at the same time as the Adult ADHD group meeting. If you are in a relationship with someone with ADHD, join us for this monthly conversation. We offer a safe space where you will offer and receive support, learn about adult ADHD and strategies for day-to-day life. This is your time to share in a safe, supportive environment. These roundtable discussions are facilitated. Mark your calendars for the third Wednesday of each month. Come to Classroom A, University of Alberta Hospital, 8440 – 112 Street NW, Edmonton. U of A Directions Where exactly is this classroom? This space can be tricky to find – but don’t give up! As you enter the University of Alberta hospital at street level from the 112 street (East) entrance, look to the left for a set of double doors and an escalator/staircase. If you enter from the 114th Street (West) entrance, walk through the hospital all the way towards the 112 Street entrance and look to your right for the double doors and escalator/stairs. Take the escalator/stairs to the second floor. Turn to your left and make a U-turn, proceeding along the hall (following the crosswalk style lines on the floor), across a small walkway that looks over the entrance below; this brings you into the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry space. Classroom A is on your left. Signage with the ADHD Association of Greater Edmonton logo will be placed to help you find your way.
