See you at The Square!

Hi Everyone!

This is a late newsbreak! I just got the news myself on Thursday. NAMI Antelope Valley is participating in a community event at the Ponticlon Square in Palmdale from 10AM until 4PM Today, October 24th. The square is located near the Chimbole Center on Palmdale Blvd. at Sierra Highway. Stop by and see us at the NAMI Information table. We will have information to hand out and someone to answer questions about NAMI. Se habla espanol.

See you at The Square!

Denise Boehlert
President, NAMI Antelope Valley

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Job Fair

Next week the South Antelope Valley Worksource will be holding a job fair.


October 22 / 10am-Noon
Job Fair, 1817 E. Ave. Q Ste A-12, Palmdale
South Antelope Valley Worksource
(661) 265-7421
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While you are there, check out what FREE services they have to offer for job seekers. From the website:

One-on-one Career Counseling

• Employment Preparation Workshops
• Special Training Programs
• On-the-Job Training Opportunities
• Entrepreneurial Assistance
• Access to the latest Job Leads

Plus free use of tools you need including:

Computers and Printers

• Internet Access
• Phones, Fax and Copy Machines
• Assistive Technology for individuals with disabilities

Join us for a FUN-RAISER!

I know its a cheesy title, but it got your attention didn't it?

Wednesday October 14th, 2009, between 5-8pm
Souplantation in Palmdale
is donating 15% of sales generated to NAMI Antelope Valley!

Just print out this flier and present it at the register with your dinner purchase. Print out a couple and pass them along to your friends!

Congrats NAMIWALKS 2009!

Saturday October 3 filled the Santa Monica Promenade with over 1300 walkers! Thank you to everyone for your support! NAMI Antelope Valley had a great team and it was beautiful weather for a walk by the beach. The really special part for me was when a couple walking by stopped to ask what the walk was about. When I told them we were walking to raise awareness and end stigma while fundraising for NAMI programs, they were so excited and wished us luck. We are spreading the word!

It is not too late to donate! You can still donate to an online walker page or send your checks to: NAMIWalks PO Box 741029 Los Angeles, CA 90004.

A $100 donation is a entry in our two-day stay in the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas courtesy of Archer Travel.

Hello NAMIwalkers!

October 3, 2009 is less than a month away! We will be sending out more information as the day approaches about a meeting place and time.

Since we are brand new at the LA County NAMIwalks this year, we are going to wear our pride with specially designed Antelope Valley NAMIwalks t-shirts!

While you can still recruit Walkers to join us, we should focus our energies on our fundraising efforts. Below are some ideas on how to reach those goals. Our affiliate has set a goal of $2,500.00. So far we have raised $420.00. If each of our six teams raises an additional $500, we have exceeded our goal!! Remember, people can't donate if you don't ask them...

How to raise $500 in 7 days:

1. Sponsor yourself first.

$25.00

2. Ask 4 family members to sponsor you for $25 each.

$100.00

3. Ask 6 coworkers to contribute $15 each.

$75.00

4. Ask 5 friends to contribute $20 each.

$100.00

5. Ask 6 neighbors to sponsor you for $15 each.

$75.00

6. Ask your boss for a company contribution of $50.

$50.00

7. Ask 3 businesses you frequent for a $25. donation.

$75.00

Please don't hesitate to email me if you have any questions. Thank you for being part of the LA County NAMIwalks!

Family-to-Family

We have some important dates coming up, so get ready to mark your calendars!


photo courtesy of freakpower

Family-to-Family classes

English Family-to-Family classes start Thursday, September 17, 2009, 7:00PM - 9:30PM. For more information about the English class, contact (661)951-4606.

Spanish Family-to-Family classes start Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 7:00PM - 9:30PM. Para más información sobre la clase española, contacto (661)533-0715 or (661)285-5397.

Both classes will be held at the Discovery Center, 1609 E. Palmdale Blvd., Ste. G, Palmdale, Ca 93550.

This a FREE series of 12 weekly classes structures to help caregivers understand and support individuals with serious mental illness while maintaining their own well being. The course is taught by a team of trained NAMI family member volunteers who know what it's like to have a loved one struggling with one of these brain disorders.

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NAMI AV Family-to-Family Reunion

NAMI Antelope Valley Family-to-Family Reunion! On September 26, 2009 at 2PM ALL former Family-to-Family graduates and those presently enrolled in classes are invited to spend an afternoon in the park to relax and meet other caregivers of individuals living with mental illness.

The Family reunion will take place at George Lane Park, 5520 W. Avenue L-8 in Quartz Hill. Look for the FtF signs. As we did last year, we ask that you bring a main course for yourself and a pot luck dish to share with others. Bring lawn chairs, games, etc. that would make your day more relaxing. We had a great time last year! We hope to see more of you this year! For more information and RSVP call (661)951-1757.