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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