Upcoming Outreach Events

Special Events

College & Type 1 Diabetes

JDRF invites...

type 1 incoming college students
high school students
parents/caregivers

…to attend a very special program! A moderated panel of current college students and parents will share their stories and answer questions about living with diabetes at college. Diabetes health care providers will also participate and be available for medical Q & A.

When:   Thursday, August 19, 2010
Time:    7 to 9 p.m.
Place:   JDRF downtown San Francisco office (49 Stevenson St. Ste. 1200)
Cost:     FREE! Refreshments will be provided

Separate breakout sessions for parents and students, facilitated by the medical professionals, will give each the opportunity to voice questions or concerns to their peers. The knowledgeable panel will ease the worries of both students and parents alike with their valuable insights into every topic imaginable, such as: dorm living and roommates, navigating new social situations, seeking out the best campus health resources — anything and everything a student needs to know to be prepared for a fun and healthy transition to college!

To RSVP or for more information contact Michelle Lee, JDRF Outreach Intern, at mlee.jdrf@gmail.com or call (415) 977-0360.

Taking "Control" Out of Diabetes

An evening with Jessica Bernstein, Psy.D.
Psychologist specializing in type 1 diabetes/chronic illness "Blood & Honey" documentary film director and producer Living with type 1 diabetes for 38 Years

DATE: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
TIME: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
PLACE: Congregation Etz Chayim; 4161 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA

In a controversial talk, Psychologist Jessica Bernstein sparks debate about our current method of approaching diabetes care with the goal of controlling the condition. Dr. Bernstein, who has had type 1 diabetes since age one, will discuss two key questions:

Is it possible to control diabetes?
Is it healthy to approach diabetes care with the mindset of trying to control the condition?

Through excerpts from her documentary film (now in production) entitled "Blood & Honey" (www.bloodandhoney.org), Dr. Bernstein will present varying views about the "myth of control." This talk will provide you with new ideas for approaching diabetes care that could improve the psychological experience of diabetes for anyone diagnosed with type 1 or 2 diabetes, adult or child.

Dr. Bernstein has a private practice in Oakland focused on people with diabetes.

RSVP to Rachel Cox at coxbr@aol.com or (650)329-0380.

For Adults

*NEW* T1 WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP

All type 1 women welcome! Come share support and information with others who live with this chronic condition. Facilitated by Zoe Heyman, adult onset type 1 diabetic and counselor with 30 years experience.

Date: Sat. September 4, 2010 (1st meeting – future schedule to be determined by group participants)
Time: 11:00 a.m. Place: Berkeley Public Library; West Branch, Meeting Room 1125 University Ave., Berkeley CA 94702
RSVP: Email or call Zoe at zoeheyman@comcast.net or 510-647-9449

T1 ADULT MEETUP

2010 dates/times: May 27, July 22, September 23, November 18
Meets monthly in San Francisco
(49 Stevenson St., Ste. 1200; San Francisco)
This casual get-together is an opportunity for adults living with type 1 diabetes to meet one another, share best practices, exchange tips, address challenges, discuss technology, and more. Wine and refreshments provided. For more information or to RSVP please email Sara Outler, Adult Outreach Chair, at sara.outler@gmail.com or call the JDRF office (415) 977-0360.

Upcoming topics & dates for the Center for Diabetes Services' type 1/pump support group

T1 DIABETES DINNER CLUB

2010 dates/times: 2010 dates: June 24, August 26, October 28, December TBD

This group meets every other month in a San Francisco or East Bay restaurant to eat, drink and have an all around good time!. For more information or to RSVP please email Sara Outler, Adult Outreach Chair, at sara.outler@gmail.com or call the JDRF office (415) 977-0360.

T1 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL HAPPY HOUR

Join other young professionals for an opportunity enjoy drinks and catch up on type 1 diabetes work/life balance. Attendees pay for own beverages and refreshments.

For more information on the next meetup, please email Sarah-Jane Hornbeek at shornbeek@gmail.com or call the JDRF office (415) 977-0360.

START YOUR OWN ADULT TYPE 1 GROUP WITH JDRF SUPPORT

Have a great idea? Why not start an Adult Type 1 group where you live? Groups can be purely social, or based around an interest such as hiking, cooking, reading, exercise, nutrition, women’s issues, or anything else! Contact Carolyn Eisen, JDRF Outreach Manager, at (415) 597-6317 or ceisen@jdrf.org, for tools and resources to get a group going.

For Teens

Diabetes CommuniTEENS – type 1 teens mentoring type 1 kids - Download the printable flyer!

Teens and kids will build one-on-one relationships where kids can get a peek at life as a teenager (with type 1 diabetes), and teens can be role models. Everyone can have fun participating together in activities such as bowling, ice skating, pool parties and more. All events are free or low cost.

Who Can Join?

All teens ages 13–18 years old with type 1 diabetes. In order to participate, teens must:
- submit an application form
- submit a recommendation form
- sign a contract to commit 1-5 hours per month for one year, attend a majority of events, and communicate with their kid match on a monthly basis.
All children ages 5–12 years old with type 1 diabetes may apply for a teen mentor. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all activities.

This program is currently based in the East Bay and Silicon Valley/South Bay areas. If you are interested in starting a teen mentoring program in San Francisco, the North Bay or Monterey Bay areas please contact Carolyn Eisen.

For more information or to apply to join Diabetes CommuniTEENS please contact Carolyn Eisen, Outreach Manager: ceisen@jdrf.org or (415) 597-6317.

North Bay Teen Group

This new group is an opportunity for teens with type 1 diabetes to volunteer, have fun and raise money for research! Meetings will occur once monthly. The group will be facilitated by David Beitchman, a type 1 adult who runs Operation C.H.E.F., a nutrition-based cooking camp for kids and teens and is also a certified nutrition educator. Those interested in getting involved should email Declan Katz: declankatz@gmail.com

Regional Networking Groups for Parents Of Kids With Type 1 Diabetes

East Bay
For information please contact Seble Legesse at (510) 282-3759 or seble_legesse@bio-rad.com

Danville
3rd Tuesdays – 7:15 PM
Contact Kathleen Sell for more information, location or to rsvp:
925-362-1584 or sellkathleen@aol.com

Gilroy
2nd Wednesdays – 7 to 8:30 PM
Contact Carie Boynton for more information, location or to rsvp:
408-398-5336 or carie.boynton@gmail.com

Hillsborough
Monthly lunch group for moms of kids with type 1 diabetes; $10 per adult, includes lunch.
Children may attend. Contact: Barbi Lazarow at barbi@lazarow.net

Salinas
2nd Fridays - 6 to 9 p.m.
Natividad Hospital - 1441 Constitution Blvd., Salinas
The meeting is in the Diabetic Education Center, to the right of the main lobby.
Contact April Bell for more information:
831-402-6616 or rockthebells@att.net

San Francisco
2nd Thursdays at UCSF - 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
ACC building, 400 Parnassus, conference room 73 (inside the Urgent Care area)
Contact Mr. Carroll Child for more information or to rsvp: (415) 307-6644 or carroll.child@ucsf.edu

San Leandro
Contact Michelle Silva for more information or to rsvp:
michelle19738732@sbcglobal.net or call (510) 351-6006

Santa Cruz
2010 Meetings: 3/22, 4/19, 5/24, 7/19, 8/23, 9/20, 10/25, 11/15, 12/20
Sutter Room – Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center
2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz
Contact Connie Thomasser for more information or to rsvp:
831-421-2929 or cbthomasser@yahoo.com

Coffee & Carbs (South Bay/Peninsula)
Monthly group for parents of kids with type 1 diabetes Upcoming dates: Evenings of June 23, August 11, and September 8 at café location provided upon RSVP. Contact (RSVPs requested): Tamar Sofer-Geri at tamar@geri.org or (650) 464-4236