Join Us for Additional Activities
All programs listed below are open to both members and non-members.
Writing as Healing Workshop
Have you ever considered expressive writing as a form of healing? Writing has been proven to have a positive, healing effect, and we are pleased to welcome John Crandall, author, educator, and artist, to facilitate this free writing workshop. Join us to experience a creative, artistic, and confidential form of sharing the written voice.
2nd Monday of each month
1 to 3 p.m.
MS Achievement Center
7777 Greenback Lane, Ste. 108
Citrus Heights, CA
Registration is required. Contact: Tiffany Malone at 916.453.7966.
Book Club
Read/listen to all or a portion of the book and connect with others in the MS community to discuss or just to listen in! If you are interested in being added to the Book Club invite list, or for details about our next meeting, call (916) 453-7966.
February 4
April 1
June 3
August 5
October 7
December 9
3 to 4 p.m.
MS Achievement Center
7777 Greenback Lane, Ste. 108
Citrus Heights, CA
Community Resource Fair
Join us to learn about leisure activities that are right in your community or able to be done at home. Information will be presented from Environmental Traveling Companions about accessible wilderness activities, John Crandall about therapeutic writing groups, and Dawn Leytem about Postcrossing and other writing exchange communities.
Saturday, September 14
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Mercy San Juan – Lukens Auditorium
6555 Coyle Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
Refreshments will be provided. Registration is free, but space is limited. To register, contact Lacey Sayre at [email protected] or (916) 453-7966.
Insurance Coverage: Know Your Options
Choices for health insurance are complex; join Stacy Iseminger, District Sales Leader from Health Markets Insurance Agency, to learn about your Medicare coverage options and new changes that will take effect for 2020.
Wednesday, October 2
5 – 7 p.m.
MS Achievement Center
7777 Greenback Lane, Ste. 108
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Refreshments will be provided. Registration is free, but space is limited. To register, contact Lacey Sayre at [email protected] or (916) 453-7966.
Multiple Sclerosis Management: Integrating Wellness
Join us to receive updated information regarding multiple sclerosis, learn how wellness interventions can complement your existing management of the disease, and improve your quality of life.
Featured MS Specialists:
John A. Schafer, MD, Neurologist, Mercy Medical Group
Brian Hutchinson, PT, MSCS, Executive Director, MS Achievement Center
Tiffany Malone, MSW, MSCS, Program Manager, MS Achievement Center
Saturday, October 12
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Orchard Creek Lodge
Solarium
965 Orchard Creek Lane
Lincoln, CA 95648
A light meal will be served. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited and registration is required by September 30. Contact Lacey Sayre at [email protected] or (916) 453-7966.
MS Foundation Town Hall Meeting
Join us for a town hall style program about taking charge of your wellness.
MS Disease and Symptom Management: John A. Schafer, MD, Medical Director, MS Achievement Center
Physical Exercise: Brian Hutchinson, PT, MSCS, Executive Director, MS Achievement Center
Emotional Wellness: Tiffany Malone, MSW, MSCS, Program Manager, MS Achievement Center
Nutritional Education: Zoe Edwards, MS, Outreach Education Coordinator, MS Achievement Center
Tuesday, October 15
Registration: 6 p.m.
Complimentary dinner and program: 6:15 – 7:30 p.m.
Mercy Medical Group – Midtown
Sixth Floor, McKinley Room
3000 Q Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
Registration is required and space is limited. Call Walter at (888) 673-6287 to RSVP.
Sewing Club
Have you enjoyed sewing in the past? If so, join us for our free Sewing Club, open to members and non-members of the MS Achievement Center. We will be offering small projects to become more familiar with using fabric, scissors, and a sewing machine.
Monday, October 21
1 – 3 p.m.
MS Achievement Center
7777 Greenback Lane, Ste. 108
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Contact: Lacey Sayer at [email protected] or (916) 453-7966.
Supporting Our Loved Ones
Monthly support group for adult support partners.
Call (916) 453-7966 to register and for schedule information.