Pompano Beach Group at the Jewish Center Temple Sholom (PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME- 1:3O pm)
P.A.N.D.O.R.A. In conjunction with the “Z’havah” Sisterhood Group of Temple Sholom, Pompano Beach, Florida, proudly supports as a community outreach the:
CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME & FIBROMYALGIA EMPOWERMENT GROUP - TEMPLE SHOLOM. POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA
WHEN: Click here for the NEXT MEETING & for the 2008 Calendar updates
PLACE: Temple Sholom – 132 S.E. 11th Ave, Pompano Beach, Florida
DIRECTIONS: From I-95 to Atlantic Blvd, go East until you reach 11th Avenue (short ride and there is a traffic light, with a Walgreen’s on your left and an auto store on your right) make a right on to 11th Avenue. Temple Sholom is on your left, on 1st street, go around the southeast side of the building, and make a left into the parking lot. Meetings are held inside the chapel.
TIME: If this is your first visit to our group, please come at 1:15 pm for familiarization and a short orientation. For established members meeting will begin promptly at 1:30 pm.
Facilitator: Teresa Reid and other rotating facilitators
Phone: 954-783-6771 (volunteer help line)
E-mail: contact@pandoranet.info
UPCOMING MEETING
April 8, 2008
Topic: TBA
Time: 1:30-2:30 pm
Click here for the Pompano Beach 2008 Calendar UPDATES
Ongoing project by the CFS-ME/FMS Empowerment Group at Temple Sholom, Pompano Beach, Florida
DON'T DUMP IT! DONATE IT TO P.A.N.D.O.R.A.!
SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT!
P.A.N.D.O.R.A. is going "Green"! Did you ever wonder what to do with your old cell phones? How about your ink toners and ink cartridges? It is easy now! Simply donate them to P.A.N.D.O.R.A. and we through the assistance of Dade Recycling, Miami, Florida, will participate in a fundraiser recycling program that will benefit our environment by reducing some of the excessive and toxic waste found in our landfills.
With your donated items, you will help us to raise some "green" - some small chunk - to cover some of our operating expenses. It is indeed a very "green" and smart way to get rid of these items, benefit P.A.N.D.O.R.A., and our community as well as protecting our health and our planet.
Click here for the Flyer and "drop off" locations in South Florida
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Information on Previous Meetings
LAST MEETING:
March 11, 2008
Topic: Chat Among Friends
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
You just never know who will drop in at some of our meetings! During this meeting, Dr. Lina Garcia, our International Advocate Extraordinaire and board member, made a quick presentation about the CFS Good Day/Bad Day Study at the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Gulf War Illness Clinical Center at the University of Miami where Dr. Nancy Klimas is the distinguished clinical director.
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February 12, 2008
Topic: Bringing your Positive Vision into 2008- Understanding the Roadblocks and How to Navigate through Them!
Time:2:30 to 3:30 pm
Guest Speaker: Karen D. Sacks, M.S., L.C.P.C., L.M.H.C.
Karen brings in a very personal insight because she has FM and suffers from migraine headaches. She is also one of our distinguished board member and serves in our Public Policy Committee.
In the future Karen will post selected and anonymous questions, suggestions and answers from and to our members on our web site at the Lean on Me page. The Hosting Facilitator for the February 12 meeting is Teresa Reid.
Please bring used/old cell phones, ink toners and ink cartridges to the meetings for collection. ******************************************************************************
December 5, 2007
Topic: Holiday Cheers
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Upcoming Meeting: November 7, 2007
Guest Speaker: Scott Denny, PhD, MS, LAc, Diplomate in Acupuncture, Fellow of the American College of Integrative Medicine, and Staff Acupuncturist at the Holy Cross Hospital Harry and Beatrice Feldman Center for Optimal Health, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Topic:
Integrative Health Approaches to Medical Treatments of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Gulf War Illnesses, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Related Illnesses
Synopsis from the meeting of the November 7, 2007
A Power Point & professional presentation by Dr. Scott was amazing and professionally done and some of the main topics that were discussed included:
- His practice philosophy
- How he incorporates acupuncture & other integrative health approaches to the medical treatment of neuroendocrineimmune disorders.
- He explained the The Painless Acupuncture Method
- The different approaches to Chinese Medicine
- The services they offer at Holy Cross Hospital
- Why complimentary and integrative approaches to medical treatments are beneficial and how they contribute to the overall wellness of patients
His presentation was educational and it generated many questions from the group members. We will invite Dr. Denny to come back for a follow up presentation next year. Below is his contact information:
Scott Denny, PhD, MS, LAc, Dipl. Ac., FAAIM
Staff Acupuncturist, Holy Cross Hospital
Feldman Center for Optimal Health,
4725 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
888-840-4325 (HEAL) - Direct
sdacudoc@comcast.net
www.drscottdenny.com
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October 3, 2007
Topic: Shooting the Breeze
Time: 2:30 to 3:30 pm
Synopsis from the meeting of the October 3, 2007 meeting.
Group members met and discuss the following topics:
- physicians referrals, latest "off label meds"
- supplements/vitamins, massage therapy,
- the need to enhance P.A.N.D.O.R.A.'s wellness directory (volunteers are still needed for this important and time consuming task- click here for a volunteer form if you are interested in helping out)
- life altering event
- mid-life changes
- how to deal with a physician who does not believe on FM and or CFS,
- steps to educate family members and community leaders.
It was very much "shooting the breeze" meeting, with no specific topics just a great chat among old and new friends.
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September 5, 2007
Speakers: Special Volunteers from AARP- Henry and Joyce Salomon
Topic:
AARP’s nationwide Divided We Fail effort.
Divided We Fail was launched to raise the voices of millions of Americans who believe healthcare and long-term financial security are two of our nation’s most pressing issues. With the 2008 elections drawing closer every day, we are in a prime position to demand action, answers and accountability from all candidates. Join P.A.N.D.O.R.A. and AARP to discover how to join the movement and why you should share your story today.
What is Divided We Fail?
Too many Americans worry that they are just one major illness or injury away from financial ruin due to the skyrocketing costs of the current health care system. As a result of exorbitant costs, forty-six million Americans are uninsured and twenty-nine percent report that they have skipped treatment, tests or prescriptions because of the associated costs.
America’s long-term financial security system is eroding. Traditional pension plans are disappearing, saving has become more difficult, and Social Security’s long-term solvency requires adjustments.
The time for action is now – stand up, demand action, and let your voice be heard.
AARP has joined with others across the political spectrum to launch “Divided We Fail,” a nationwide movement to raise the voices of millions of Americans who believe health care and long-term financial security are two of our nation’s most pressing domestic issues.
With the 2008 election rapidly approaching, we are in a key position to demand action, answers and accountability from all candidates. These issues are not Republican or Democratic – they are American issues. We have the right to demand that our candidates address these critical issues facing our families, and when elected, keep their campaign promises – if they don’t, we have the right to hold them accountable.
Your stories about health care, financial security and other issues help to build our case. Join the movement and share your story at www.dividedwefail.org where you can also sign up to be a Divided We Fail Voter.
To help answer questions about AARP’s Divided We Fail effort and how you can become a key player, AARP Florida volunteer speaker’s Henry & Joyce Salomon will be making a presentation at the next CFS/FM Empowerment Group at Temple Sholom meeting on September 5, 2007 at 2:30 pm at Temple Sholom, 132 SE 11th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33060. Be sure to attend!
To schedule a speaker, or to find out if there is a public session in your area, call the AARP Florida State Office at 1-866-595-7678 or visit the AARP Florida Web site at www.aarp.org/fl. If you can not attend a presentation, go online to http://www.aarp.org/learntech/personal_finance/identity_theft_intro.html/ for more information.
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August 1, 2007 & August 8, 2007
If you live in South Florida the CFS/FM Empowerment Group Meeting at Temple Sholom invites you to attend their next meeting on August 1, 2007 from 2:30 to 3:30 pm at Temple Sholom, Pompano Beach, Florida. At the next meeting August 8, 2007, a film production crew will be there to film the group in action. It is part of an educational health segment on Fibromyalgia to be broadcasted nationwide. We hope you will attend!
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July 11, 2007
Please note that due to the July 4th holiday, we are moving the date one week forward to the following Wednesday.
Topic: Summer Reading and Hurricane Preparedness. Bring in tips to share on how to cope with the Hurricane Blues in Florida.
Place:
Temple Sholom
132 S.E. 11th Ave. Pompano Beach, FL
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Update on the meeting Of June 6, 2007
Nancy Adam, Massage Therapist was our guest speaker and all present had a wonderful time with her witty ways. Massage Therapy seems to benefit CFS and FM patients. She mentioned that it needs to be individualized with specific techniques for CFS and FM patients. She takes insurance and is she is already providing her healing services to many members of our groups. Check our wellness directory for contac information on Nancy Adam.
Topic: The Benefits of Massage Therapy for CFS/ME/FM/ GWS/MCS Patients
Time:2:30 pm-3:30pm
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UPDATE ON THE CFS AWARENESS EVENT - CFS/FM EMPOWERMENT GROUP MEETING AT TEMPLE SHOLOM ON MAY 2, 2007
Topic: "Life in the Flash Lane" - Adrenal Support and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy.
Location: Temple Sholom, 132 S.E. 11th Avenue, Pompano Beach, Florida
Phone: 954-942-6410, e-mail RSVP or register online
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
The CFS May 2, 2007 Awareness Event coincided with the regular date for the CFS/FM Empowerment Group Meetings at Temple Sholom. Consequently, he time of the meeting was changed to the evening in order to bring you Dr. Tara Solomon, a specialist in women's health, ( her primary expertise are in obstetrics and gynecology). Her additional medical interests have taken her into the field of bioidentical hormones replacement therapy and adrenal support for women and men too. She also amazed us all when she spoke Spanish fluently to some of our Hispanic members.
The Chapel at Temple Sholom in Pompano Beach, was filled to capacity (72 seats) with many members from local S. Florida groups, P.A.N.D.O.R.A.'s directors and members, some of our benefactors, as well as members of the temple's congregation and the general public.
P.A.N.D.O.R.A. is extremely grateful and appreciative of the following individuals who helped make this event a HUGE success!
Richard Berger - Executive Director, Temple Sholom,
Heidi Shafran - President, Temple Sholom Sisterhood
Rabbi Ivan Wachmann - Senior Rabbi, Temple Sholom
Cookie Miller - Facilitator, CFS/FM Empowerment Group at Temple Sholom, P.A.N.D.O.R.A. 2007 Advocate Extraordinaire!©
Suely Campos - P.A.N.D.O.R.A., Volunteer Extraordinaire©
Andrew Hartmann, benefactor, Volunteer Extraordinaire ©
Yvette Campos - Editor, Board of Directors, P.A.N.D.O.R.A., 2007 Advocate Extraordinaire!©
And last, we are extremely grateful to Dr. Tara Solomon, who took the time from her very busy schedule to present one of the most educational and scientific up-to-date topics that touched on the relationship of hormonal balance, inflammation, anti-aging, stamina, sleep patterns, cancer, heart disease and much more!
If you missed this opportunity, we are already scheduling another lectur with Dr. Solomon for 2008. You will not want to miss that one!
Guest speaker: Tara Solomon, MD 
Topic: "Life in the Flash Lane" - Adrenal Support and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy.
Location: Temple Sholom, 132 S.E. 11th Avenue, Pompano Beach, Florida
Phone: 954-942-6410, e-mail RSVP or register online
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Bring your husband, family members or a friend to this event. Adrenal Support and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is a medical issue that needs to be addressed for individuals with CFS,FM and related neuroendocrineimmune disorders.
Dr. Solomon is respected oby-gynecologist in South Florida. She has appeared in national and local television shows discussing women's health and issues. She is working on a book in order to educate women about Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, perimenopause and what menopause means to our bodies.
Perimenopause and Menopause processes can start in women as early as mid thirties and as late as mid fifties. Women with neuroendocrineimmune disorders already experience major health challenges related to sleep, mood, fatigue, weight gain and overall wellness before menopause and these areas become even more difficult to balance during the process of reaching menopause.
By attending this awareness event you will learn how to deal with menopause and the pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Dr. Solomon will also be able to answer your questions on postmenopausal issues.
This is a meeting that all women of all ages can attend. It is not only for CFS/FM/GW/MCS and related illnesses individuals. It is a topic that all women share as they reach this stage in their lives. It is an educational meeting that you can bring a husband or significant other, girl friends, a mother or a sister, and enjoy a speaker who is witty and will answer your questions on how to live "in the Flash Lane".
Temple Sholom Sisterhood is organizing a wonderful event for its members and for P.A.N.D.O.R.A. members as well. You will not want miss this one! Please e-mail your R.S.V.P, by phone at 954-942-6410, and let us know how many in your party. If you need a ride please let us know as we will try to connect you with someone who lives near you and is able to give you a ride. If you want to speak with someone from P.A.N.D.O.R.A. please call our volunteer help line at 954-783-6771.
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Previous meeting: April 11, 2007
Guest Speaker: Dr. Skip Lenz, Compounding Specialist, SKIP'S PHARMACY Boca Raton, Florida
Topic: "Low Dose of Naltrexone treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia".
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For More information on LDN
Please note that due to Passover Celebrations at Temple Sholom we are moving the date one week forward from the usual first Wednesday of the month ( from April 4).
Facilitator: Cookie Miller
Phone: 954-783-6771 (volunteer help line)
E-mail: contact@pandoranet.info
Click here for the Pompano Beach 2007 Calendar
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