It’s hard to believe we are one month down in 2023! We’re excited to have kicked off our programming for the year and looking forward for what is to come.
Our February calendar is full of lots of love! As always, if a support group is happening in your area, you should receive an email with specific details. Not getting our emails, be sure to send a note to info@mgakc.org to make sure your details are current. All times shown are in central time.
Wednesday February 1, 2023 | Eastsiders Lunch Bunch
11:30-1:30pm
312 SW 19th Terrace Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015
BYOL- Bring your own lunch and connect with others with myasthenia gravis. We’ll be hearing about the history of the Myasthenia Gravis Association (MGA) and sharing organizational updates. RSVP to info@mgakc.org by 1/30/23.
Saturday February 4, 2023 | Virtual Group
10-11:30am Grab a cup of coffee and get comfortable for an open platform with Jude Kings, RN. Allison Foss, Executive Director, spoke with Jude recently on a panel for the Rare Disease Connect in Neurology Conference. Jude is an RN in the UK who specifically works with patients who have myasthenia gravis. She has worked in neurology since 2001. Come and hear about her clinic and MG across the globe! This group is open to anybody who'd like to connect with us via Zoom! Register for the webinar using the link here.
Thursday February 9th, 2023 | Topeka Area Support Group
6-7:30pm
Topeka & Shawnee County Library
1515 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604
Menniger Room 206
Join us as we hear from Paul Shipp of Disability Rights Center as he shares about elder/disability abuse and fraud and how to protect yourself from being a victim. RSVP to info@mgakc.org by 2/7/23.
Thursday February 16, 2023 | Mid Missouri Support Group
5:30-7pm
Daniel Boone Regional Library
100 Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
Join us for a general support group. Weigh in on what topics you’d like to hear about in 2023. RSVP to info@mgakc.org by 2/14/23.
Thursday February 23, 2023 | Coffee with a Coordinator
10:30-11:30am
St. Louis Bread Company, 10221 Manchester Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122
Join LaDonna Diller from our MGA Board of Directors for a cup of coffee. Dutch treat. Connect with others with myasthenia gravis. RSVP to info@mgakc.org by 2/21/23.
Thursday February 23, 2023 | Springfield, MO Support Group
6-7:30
The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell, Springfield, MO 65810 (note location)
Let’s Taco ‘Bout It- come connect over tacos and share about your journey with myasthenia gravis. RSVP to info@mgakc.org by 2/21/23.
Monday February 27, 2023 | Virtual Monthly Meet Up
6:30-7:30pm
Tune in online as we hear from Dr. Liz Plowman PT, DPT, OCS, TPS, (aka, the Pain Boss) about myasthenia gravis and movement. www.painbosspt.com. Register for the webinar here.
The MGA is committed to your safety during COVID-19. We continue to monitor levels in each of our service areas. Additionally, if you are ill, please stay home. We hope to connect with you soon!
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