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Meet new people and find practical information and inspirational support at our monthly
support groups. If you would like to receive our monthly E-newsletter and bi-weekly
reminder you can register by filling the form to the right, or email us at
support@psastroke.org. You can also visit us on Facebook.
Some of the groups require RSVP. To RSVP please send an email to
support@psastroke.org or call PSA at 650-565-8485.
Meets on the second Tuesday of the month; 3 pm to 4:30 pm
January 10, February 14, March 13, April 10, May 8, June12
Mission Oaks Campus of Good Samaritan Hospital
Cafeteria Conference Room
15891 Los Gatos-Almaden Road, Los Gatos.
This group offers an opportunity for stroke survivors and
caregivers to share experiences and learn from each other.
Facilitators: May Goodreau, SLP; Naz Motayar, Neuropsychologist.
Different Stroke for Different Folks
Young Adult Stroke Survivor Group
Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month; 4 pm to 5 pm
January 12, February 9, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14
Mission Oaks Campus of Good Samaritan Hospital
Cafeteria Conference Room
15891 Los Gatos-Almaden Road, Los Gatos.
Facilitators: Tammy Foley, ACSW Social Worker and Kristine Welch, CCC SLP
Stroke Support Group at Good Samaritan
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month; 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
January 18, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20
Mission Oaks Campus of Good Samaritan Hospital
Cafeteria Conference Room
15891 Los Gatos-Almaden Road, Los Gatos.
Facilitators: Tammy Foley, ACSW and Lisa Calloway, OTR
Women’s Therapeutic Group
Meets on the last Friday of the month; 10:30 am - 12:00 pm.
January 27, February 24, March 30, April 27, May 25, June 29
El Camino Hospital, 2500 Grant Road, Ground Floor, Mountain View
Please check the board downstairs on the wall to the right for a room number.
Refreshments provided. This facility offers free valet parking.
This group is open to women of all ages who are stroke survivors. In an informal setting,
women gather to talk and share. To RSVP please email support@psastroke.org.
Facilitators: Jinny Newberry, MA and Michelle Joelson,MS Counseling Psychology
A Time to Talk
Meets on the second Wednesday of the month; 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm.
January 11, February 8, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13
O’Connor Hospital, Cafeteria Meeting Room A and B
2105 Forest Avenue, San Jose.
Facilitators: Laleh Ebadat, PT; Craig Moloney, OT; Gary Standridge, OT;
Chris Hamilton, OT; and Marianne Heidtmann, SLP
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Stroke Classes
A rotating series of 8 classes is offered every 2 weeks,
2nd Center Rehab - Therapy Gym or Day Room (location varies)
751 South Bascom Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128
For more information, please call 408-885-2180
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Rehabilitation Center
Please call for 408-885-5605 for more information
Facilitators and Speakers: Rehab unit staff and physicians

Stroke Caregivers Workshop
Thursday, February 16, 2011 - 11 am to 1 pm
Facilitator: Naz Motayar, PhD, Neuropsychologist
Location: Cubberley Community Center, Room A-3
4000 Middlefield, Palo Alto
Starting in September 2011 through June 2012, the workshops will be held on the
3rd Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Caregivers will find practical strategies and inspirational support before caregiving takes
its toll. Peninsula Stroke Association invites family members caring for and supporting
stroke survivors to attend our FREE monthly workshop. To RSVP please email us at
support@psastroke.org.
Please SAVE the following dates on your 2012 calendar: Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 15,
April 19, May 17, and June 21. You can attend one or all the meetings.
NEW!!! - Palo Alto Stroke Support Group
Meets monthly on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
January 4, February 1, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6
Location: Palo Alto Veterans Hospital, 3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto
Building 101, VA Employee Dining Room, Room C1-212
Please RSVP at support@psastroke.org
Facilitator: Deanna Baldi, Recreation Therapist
3801 Miranda Avenue, Building 6, Room A-162, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: 650-565-8485
,Fax: 650-565-8482
support@psastroke.org