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ACHA Local Events

ACHA relies on grassroots volunteers around the country to help raise funding and awareness for ACHA in their community.

Upcoming Events - Local Events

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ALCHD Conference

What:  

Adults Living with Congenital Heart Defects of Massachusetts

ALCHD of Massachusetts is holding a mini-conference for adults with CHD, their families and friends.  All are welcome.

What:  The mini-conference "Adults Living with CHD:  Body, Mind, and Spirit" will include two workshops and time for informal interaction.  Disty Pearson, PA-C, of the Boston Adult Congenital Heart Service and Donna Turransky RN, BSN, Disease Management Program Manager for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Massachusetts, will present a session on “Understanding Nutrition.”  Jonas Bromberg PsyD, Consulting Psychologist, Boston Adult Congenital Heart Service, will lead a workshop on “Living with CHD.”

When:

October 2, 1010, 1:00-4:30 PM

Where:

Hilton Garden Inn, Waltham MA

 

Registration includes the workshops and coffee break.  Early registrations ($35) are due by October 1, with standard registrations ($40) due no later than the day of the conference.  For more information on registration or financial aid, please email ALCHD.Mass@gmail.com, or call 617-325-1214.

 

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Join us for ACHA Night with the Philadelphia Phillies!

What:  

Phillies versus Atlanta Braves

Watch the reigning National League Champions take on the Atlanta Braves and support the ACHA! See the flyer here.

When:

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at 7:05pm

Where:

Citizen's Bank Park, Philadelphia

 

Tickets are $26 for seats in Section 400.

Tickets are on sale now! To order, go to www.phillies.com/heart. Bring a group of 25 or more, and you will also be recognized on the Citizens Bnk Park auxiliary message boards. For more information, please contact DelValACHN@gmail.com.

 

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Central PA Friends of ACHA

What:  

The Central PA Friends of the ACHA will be hosting a picnic and day of fun at Knoebels Amusement Resort on Saturday August 28th. This is designed as a “Meet and Greet” event that is open to any ACHA member (or potential member) and their families who want to attend. See the flyer here!

When:

August 28th

Where:

Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, PA

 

If you plan to eat with the group, please RSVP by August 20th to Jill Adams at her email address: siggins10@gmail.com if you don’t have email you may call the PACHD CRNP Office at 717-531-5411.  

 

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Ongoing Events

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Denver, CO, ACHA monthly meeting

When:    Second Sunday of each month (Exceptions: Easter and Mother's Day), 5:30–7:00 PM
Where:  Wellshire Presbyterian Church
                2999 South Colorado Boulevard (see electronic signs posted for room number)
                Denver, CO 80222
Contact: Eliza Fernie at DenverMetroACHA@achaheart.org.

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Kansas City, KS, ACHA monthly meeting

When:    First Tuesday of each month (Exceptions: Holidays), 7:00 PM
Where:  White Resource Center, The University of Kansas Hospital
                3901 Rainbow Boulevard
                Kansas City, KS 66160
                (For directions, go to: http://www.kumed.com/default.aspx?id=1406.)
Contact: Donita Atkins at AdultHeartGroup@gmail.com.

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Hershey, PA , ACHA monthly meeting

When:    First Monday of each month 7:00 PM - 9:00PM (some change depending on holidays)
Where:  Hershey Medical Center
                HVI Conference Room H2170
                Take the south elevators to the 2nd Floor          

Contact: John Latsha at HersheyAreaACHA@achaheart.org

******************************************We Need Your Recipes!*************************************************

The Hershey Area local group is putting together a cookbook, and we need your help! Link for more information.

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If you are interested in planning local group activities & events in your area, please e-mail us at: LocalGroups@achaheart.org.

 


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