

| NAMI Clallam County, WA newsletter: February & March 2011 If you have an article to share or a book report to submit, send it to: Sandy Garrison, NAMI Newsletter Editor, 227½ W. 7th St., Port Angeles 98362 or email sandygarrison@hotmail.com Join us for the NAMI Clallam County Affiliate meetings—3rd Thursday of each month: 6:30--7:00 pm Thursday, February 17, 2011 Affiliate meeting 7:00 – 8:00 Program: A round table discussion about ―Where are we now?‖ and ―Where should we focus our energy?‖ 8:00 – 9:00 Refreshments, socializing and sharing 6:30—7:00 pm Thursday, March 17th, 2011 Affiliate meeting 7:00—8:00 Program: Welcome back and fond memories with Jerry Remick, a former member of NAMI Clallam County who has returned to the area and now works for Peninsula Community Mental Health Center. 8:00—9:00 Refreshments, socializing and sharing Mark Your Calendar Saturday, February 12th—NAMI Valentine Dance Party with Live Band Monday, February 14th—Valentine’s Day Thursday, February 17th—NAMI Affiliate Meeting Monday, February 21st—Presidents’ Day Wednesday, February 23rd—NAMI BINGO at Horizon Center Sunday, March 13th—Daylight Saving Time Begins Thursday, March 17th— NAMI Affiliate Meeting Thursday, March 17—St. Patrick’s Day Sunday, March 20th—Spring Begins Wednesday, March 23rd—NAMI BINGO Reminder NAMI Clallam County WEBSITE (Check out the links to other websites) www.namiofccwa.com (See additional meeting, support group, and Horizon Center information on page 2) Table of Contents Quick Overview of Happenings ....................... 1 Support Groups, Events & General Info ..... 2 Mental Illness in the Deaf Community .... 3-4 NAMI Valentines Dance Party Invitation .. 4 Anxiety and the Brain ...................................5-6 Thoughts, Ponderings, and Kudos ................. 6 February & March 2011 Calendars ............... 7 NAMI Membership Form ................................ 8 SUPPORT: NAMI members support one another by listening, empathizing and sharing information. Monthly meetings are held: HELP and HOPE for individuals, families, and friends. NAMI W ASHINGTON CLALLAM COUNTY NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS Families Affected by Mental Illness Supporting, Education, & Advocating Post Office Box 3416 Sequim, Washington 98382 Phone 360.683.3496 |