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My Home Away From Home.

http://www.oceanandracquet.com/

Click on Building 4, and the condo is #4307
Cape Cod is beautiful, but sometimes it’s nice to get away for a vacation in a different surrounding. This link is my home away from home on the beautiful St. Augustine Beach in Florida. I still have some space left. Click on my link and check it out. there is a calendar that shows what weeks are left. I would love to have you.

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Champ Homes

Bridges Associates, Inc. Raising Funds for Program Expansion

CONTACT:

Katrina Vidal, CSA  508-790-7818 extension 105  Katrina@csacapecod.com

Mary-Jane Beach, BRIDGES 508-362-7692 mjbeach@bridgesassociates.com

Community Support Associates, Inc. is sponsoring a dance to benefit

organizations that serve adults with traumatic brain injuries. The

organizers, Katrina Vidal and Eric Fallon, have selected Champ House /

Housing for All and Bridges Associates, Inc. / Bridging Out Program, as

beneficiaries.

The dance will be held on Sunday August 21, 2011 from 6-10 p.m. at the

Cape Cod Challenger Club in Osterville. There will be a live DJ, games,

art displays and sales, door prizes and refreshments. Some prizes include

a 1 hour massage; gift certificates to Not Your Average Joe’s, The

Marshland Restaurant, Coffee Table; and 4 hours of DJ service The dance is

open to the community as well as programs serving adults with

disabilities. Admission is $10 at the door and all proceeds will be

donated to Champ House.

Bridges Associates will solicit $5 donations and in return donors will

receive a Macy’s Shop for a Cause discount pass and other prizes for the

August 27th event. This is a great opportunity for back to school

shopping. http://www.macysinc.com/shopforacause

Program members will be soliciting donations at Peterson’s Market, Route

6A in YarmouthPort on Tuesday 8/9 and 8/16.

Bridges Associates, Inc., a 501c3 organization located in YarmouthPort,

has helped children and adults take charge of their lives since 1989. The

Bridging Out Program, a coaching and support group for adults with

disabilities, is preparing to expand their successful program within the

community. www.bridgesassociates.com

CHAMP Homes and provides affordable, supportive family-style living to a

co-ed inter-generational fifty member family at our School Street Campus.

The Jamie Ready CHAMP House is home to individuals who have suffered from

head injuries and additional support is provided through a partnership

with Community Support Associates. This flyer is posted on the Facebook

wall accessible through http://champhouse.org

Since 1993, Community Support Associates, Inc. (CSA) has been providing

residential, case management, vocational, outreach, and recreational

services to adults with traumatic brain injuries and other disabilities

living on Cape Cod and the Islands. http://www.csacapecod.com/

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Katrina Vidal

Community Support Associates, Inc.

Recreation Program Director, Case Manager

508-790-7818, x. 105

fax: 508-790-8052

katrina@csacapecod.com

Eric J. Fallon

508.790.7818×101

eric@csacapecod.com

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PROVINCETOWN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – JUNE 15th TO 19th – SCHEDULE OF FILMS ANNOUNCED

Opening Night film: THE PERFECT FAMILY

Closing Night film: MASTER HAROLD AND THE BOYS

Wednesday May 18, 2011  (PROVINCETOWN, MA) — The Provincetown International Film Festival will take place in Provincetown, Massachusetts from June 15th through June 19th.  The Opening Night Film will beTHE PERFECT FAMILY.  The festival will close with MASTER HAROLD AND THE BOYS.  The Friday Spotlight Selection is CIRCUMSTANCE and the Saturday Spotlight Selection is SPLINTERS.

Other highlights among the 50+ films programmed this year include: the East Coast and New England Premiers of TOMBOY and ON TOUR; festival/award-winning international favorites ANOTHER EARTH, JANIE JONES and HAPPY, HAPPY; new acclaimed documentaries BECOMING CHAZ, THE LAST MOUNTAIN, PAGE ONE: INSIDE THE NEW YORK TIMES and TABLOID; the Portuguese sidebar, which includes the films CIVIL WAR and CONVENTO; the Youth & Diversity Program will include THE BULLY PROJECT; and the annual A NIGHT AT THE DRIVE-IN will show ALIENS and TROLLHUNTER.

For a complete schedule of screenings, panel and events please refer to the Festival website at: http://www.ptownfilmfest.org

Tickets go on sale on May 21.  Festival passes are on sale now.

The Career Achievement Award (sponsored by Cape Air) will be given to the Academy Award winning director Albert Maysles (GIMME SHELTER, GREY GARDENS, SALESMAN).

As previously announced, the 2011 Filmmaker on the Edge Award (sponsored by The Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation) will be awarded to writer/director Darren Aronofsky (BLACK SWAN, THE WRESTLER) in conversation with John Waters and Vera Famiga (UP IN THE AIR, DOWN TO THE BONE, HIGHER GROUND) will receive the Excellence In Acting Award.

http://www.ptownfilmfest.org

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Siobhan Magnus, Mickey Ward To Lead Cape Cod’s St. Pat’s Parade

Former “American Idol” contestant Siobhan Magnus, who was raised in Barnstable, Mass., will be part of the Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 5. (Frank Micelotta, FOX /February 20, 2011

Cape Cod this year celebrates St. Patrick’s Day on March 5 with a singer, a fighter and some pirates.

The 6th annual Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Day Parade will feature boxer Micky Ward from Lowell, Mass., whose career is the subject of the film “The Fighter”; former “American Idol” contestant Siobhan Magnus, who was raised in Barnstable, Mass.; and Connecticut’s pirate-themed Ancient Mariners Fife and Drum Corps.

The rain-or-shine parade steps off at 11 a.m., with Ward as the grand marshal and Magnus as the parade queen. The Ancient Mariners Fife & Drum Corps will march barefoot while performing sea chanteys and traditional songs.

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Starting on Route 28 at School Street in Dennis, the parade goes over Bass River Bridge in Yarmouth and ends at Forest Road. Last year’s drew a crowd of 45,000.

Spectators can bring nonperishable food items to donate to representatives from the Massachusetts Otis Food Pantry at Otis Air Force Base, who will ride along the parade route collecting.

A grand marshal’s dinner and dance precedes the festivities on March 4 at 6:30 p.m., with a light dinner, refreshments, performances by the Andy Healy Band and the opportunity to meet Ward and Magnus. It takes place at Cape Cod Irish Village, 822 Route 28, S. Yarmouth, MA 02664 Tickets are $20 and will be available at the door.

For more information, visit capecodstpatsparade.com.

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7 Ways to Fight MS Fatigue

Of all MS symptoms, many patients say that fatigue is the most troubling. We’ve gone to the experts for some energy-boosting tips.

By Chris Iliades, MD

Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH

Most people with multiple sclerosis experience fatigue — and many of these people often find it the most limiting MS symptom.

“No matter what stage of MS people have, they usually rank fatigue as their most troubling symptom. Other MS symptoms may come and go, but fatigue seems to be a constant,” says Jeffrey Cohen, MD, director of the Clinical Neuroimmunology Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.

“About 85 to 95 percent of MS patients complain about fatigue. MS fatigue is not just being tired — it is like having the flu without the other symptoms. You can feel like fatigue is crushing you,” explains Julie Stachowiak, PhD, author of The Multiple Sclerosis Manifesto: Action To Take, Principles To Live By.

What Causes MS Fatigue?

“The exact mechanism of MS fatigue is not known, but studies suggest that changes in the brain caused by MS may require MS patients to use five times more effort to complete a simple task than a person without MS,” says Stachowiak, who was diagnosed with MS in 2003.

“There are many reasons why someone with MS experiences fatigue. Some are directly related to MS and some are not,” says Dr. Cohen.

• Indirect fatigue. Stress, trouble sleeping due to muscle spasms, side effects from medications, and depression that may go along with a chronic illness like MS can all cause fatigue. “Doctors should also rule out unrelated causes of fatigue such as anemia or thyroid disease,” adds Cohen.
• Neurologic fatigue. “MS symptoms like tremor, muscle weakness, and muscle spasm use up a lot of energy and can lead to fatigue,” explains Cohen. “Damage that has been sustained over time along nerve pathways can be aggravated by stress, activity, fever, and heat exposure. All these factors contribute to MS fatigue.”
• Autoimmune fatigue. MS is an autoimmune disease. That means that normal defense mechanisms turn against the body and mistake normal structures, such as the protective covering of nerve fibers in MS, as foreign invaders. “This type of persistent tiredness or lassitude is common in many autoimmune diseases and is probably the most common type of MS fatigue. It is very similar to the type of fatigue experienced in chronic fatigue syndrome,” explains Cohen.

How to Fight MS Fatigue

Although MS fatigue is common and frustrating, there are things you can do to fight fatigue and increase energy. “Rest may not eliminate fatigue, but it certainly helps,” says Stachowiak. You need to think of your energy level like an energy bank. Take frequent breaks and don’t use up all your energy early in the day. Try these energy-boosting tips:

• Work closely with your MS healthcare providers. MS requires constant monitoring to make sure your disease is under control. Proper treatment does help control fatigue.
• Avoid heat exposure. “Heat definitely drains energy in a person with MS. If you live in a hot climate, you might try a cooling vest. In some cases, if you can’t get away from the heat, you should consider moving to a cooler climate,” advises Stachowiak.
• Take good care of yourself. “A healthy diet and a regular exercise program can really help with fatigue. If you are physically out of shape and overweight, everything you do requires more energy,” says Cohen.
• Combine exercise with mindfulness. Exercises that include some form of meditation and mind-body connection, such as tai chi and yoga, have been shown to be helpful for MS fatigue. “I can add three to four hours of energy to my day by exercising in the morning,” says Stachowiak.
• Medications can help. Modafanil (Provigil) is a wakefulness-promoting medication that works for some people. Central nervous system stimulants assist others, and the antiviral medication amantadine (Symmetrel) can also be helpful. Dalfampridine (Ampyra) is a new drug approved for MS. “Ampyra improves nerve conduction and seems to improve MS fatigue,” says Cohen.
• Treat depression. If you are feeling down and hopeless — and you can’t seem to overcome these feelings — talk to your healthcare provider. Depression makes fatigue worse; a mental health professional can help.
• Simplify your life. “Chaos in your life makes MS symptoms, including fatigue, much worse. If your job is too stressful, find another job. Learn how to avoid stress,” advises Stachowiak. You may need to plan better, delegate some tasks to friends and family, or consider joining a support group.

Almost everyone with MS has to deal with fatigue. Medications can help, but there is also a lot you can do on your own — take care to eat right, exercise regularly, and lower your stress levels. MS fatigue and other MS symptoms can be frustrating, but most people with MS do lead full and active lives.

“I have been an MS specialist for over 20 years and I have seen tremendous progress in MS treatment. We have a whole array of new MS drugs, and for the first time we can look forward to reversing the damage caused by MS as well as halting the progression of the disease. The future has never been brighter for MS,” says Cohen.

Copyright © 2011 Everyday Health, Inc. The material on this web site is provided for educational purposes only, and is not to be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional information. Use of this site is subject to our terms of service and privacy policy.

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Come Meet the Pie Ladies…

Yes, the pie ladies that made Oprah’s favorite things list!

Come celebrate National Pie Day with us, January 23rd from 1-4pm. We are going to have fun for the kids – pie making, coloring contest, free giveaways and more. Fun for the adults with a pie eating contest, meet the pie ladies, raffle, and giveaways. We are also going to have all our delicious pies available for free sampling. Also throw a pie for charity. Come meet the chicken.

How much more fun could you possibly  have on  a Winter day on Cape Cod. Come on down and check it out!

Come to 1671 Falmouth Rd/Rte 28 in Centerville, MA 02632 or visit us online at www.centervillepies.com

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Dear Friends and Family,

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is kicking off the annual Walk MS: Hyannis. I am walking, and I am asking you to join me in creating a world free of multiple sclerosis by making a contribution to support my effort.  I was diagnosed in April of last year and quite frankly I have already had enough and am ready for a cure.  I have spent most of my adult life helping others and I am now for the first time asking others for help.  If you could help me reach my goal I would be most thankful.  I would love a donation, (click on the link to my page) or I would love it if some could walk it with me and or be at the end of the line for support.  A cyber hug would do the trick too.

The National MS Society is moving research forward by relentlessly pursuing prevention, treatment and cure.  They are moving to reach out and respond to individuals, families and communities living with multiple sclerosis.  They are moving politicians and legislation to champion the needs of people with MS through activism, advocacy and influence.  They are moving to mobilize the millions of people who want to do something about MS Now.

Last year, the Greater New England Chapter spent over $8 million on MS education, support, advocacy, services, and research to benefit more than 19,000 individuals and families who are affected by MS in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont, and 400,000 across the country.

Whatever you can give will help! I greatly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress.  Until I was diagnosed, I never realized how huge the MS community is.

Peace and Love,

Valerie Suriano

Click here to get to my personal page and make a secure, online donation.

http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?px=7925512&pg=personal&fr_id=16802

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Despite the impending storm……..that never happened,  The show, “So Big” was a big success with a very large turnout.  The show is in its’ fifth year and showcases the works of 47 artists who live, work, teach, or exhibit their art on Cape Cod.  This show was presented by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod

www.artsfoundation.org

and The Cotuit Center for the Arts.

www.cotuitcenterforthearts.org

This annual show was conceived and curated with children and students in mind.  It confirms the importance of arts education at all stages of growth as creative individuals.  Rob Sennott did a great job with this show as Interim Executive Director of The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod.

I enjoyed looking at all the show cased art work,  I loved the concept of the “Stone Flow” an interactive sculpture placed on the floor with all different stones stacked on top of each other. The idea of the interaction is to take a small stone and add it to the pile, take a stone and keep it, or leave a note on a stone, which I did.  I bought a beautiful framed photograph which I will get when the show is over.  All pieces are available for purchase.  I have no doubt you will see something you just have to have.  So…Go check it out.

“So Big” show will run until February 12, 2011 Every Day from 10 am – 5 pm and run School field trips.

For more information, visit the websites above.  

Artist: Loretta Feeney

Robert Douglas Hunter

Alfred Glover

Stone Flow

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An Interactive Art Exhibit of
Cape Cod Artists
Exploring Size, Scale, and Impact

January 8 – February 12
Every Day 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Cotuit Center for the Arts
4404 Route 28, Cotuit MA

Information: 508-362-0066

Generously Sponsored by Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation and
Supported by the Donald C. McGraw Foundation, Inc.

The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, together with the Cotuit Center for the Arts, announces the fifth year of their collaborative winter exhibit from January 8 – February 12, 2011. This year’s exhibit is titled SO BIG! and is an exploration of size, scale, and impact. It will feature over 50 established Cape Cod artists.

Keeping younger patrons in mind, art work will be displayed at alower height throughout the exhibit – right at children’s eye level.  In addition, a mini-art library will be made available to visitors, and a series of child-friendly events will be scheduled over the course of the month.  School groups will be welcomed to the exhibit for free for the duration of the show, and will be given docent-led tours and art instruction customized to the age of the children.

The exhibit is free and open to the public.  Gallery hours have been extended to accommodate the high demand anticipated for the show, based on advance bookings for school visits and the popularity of previously presented exhibits, First Things First, ROYGBIV, Self Portrait Cape Cod and When We Were Younger.

View the answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

For more information about the exhibit, the artists being featured, and opportunities for school groups to visit the exhibit at the Cotuit Center for the Arts, please email info@artsfoundation.org or call the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod at 508-362-0066.

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