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Nice job. Looks like if we keep spreading the word things will grow. :-)

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It was nice meeting everyone! I felt very comfortable and learned alot. It's nice to get together with people who are going thru and having the same struggles.

C u next month! This time I won't be late!

Marci

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BARIATRIC PAL ONTARIO/CHINO COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP


***SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 9:30 - 11:00 am***



Hi Everyone!


A BIG thank you to everyone who came for our very first August Group! It was my pleasure to meet all of you and spend time with you. I hope you felt welcome, comfortable, and supported and will choose to make BariatricPal Ont/Chino YOUR bari support group!


Please join us for September's group! We will be starting our Mini-Topic of the Month, where we will spend 15-20 minutes educating on a topic that is particularly challenging for most of us.

September's topic is those (processed/refined/junk food) carbs.


If this will be your first time at Ont/Chino, we meet the FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH from 9:30-11:00 am at

KAISER PERMANENTE ONTARIO/VINEYARD MEDICAL CENTER (Building A, 3rd Floor),

2295 S. Vineyard Ave., Ontario 91761.


DIRECTIONS:

From the 60 Fwy, take the Vineyard Ave exit. The Medical Center is on Vineyard Ave, just north of the 60 Fwy (NE corner Vineyard Exit & 60 Fwy). When you enter the short driveway from Vineyard Ave, you'll see a tall building just to your left. That is Building A. There will be ample parking in the lot in front of the building. Enter the building's double doors and you will see a large receptionist area. The elevators are just to your right of the receptionist area. (DO NOT CHECK IN at the reception desk; proceed directly to 3rd floor.)


PLEASE RSVP:

If you have not already RSVP'd for Sept's group that you WILL be attending, please do so to ontchinochapter@aol.com no later than Friday, September 5 so we have enough copies of materials for all.


Thank you. See you on the 6th!

Sherry


Standard Disclaimer: Any information provided at BariatricPal Community Support Groups is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not be substituted for regular consultation with your health care provider.

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Hi BariatricPal Pals~

Just friendly reminder--

SUPPORT GROUP IS THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 9:30-11:00 AM

(see post #33 above).

Hope to see you there!!!

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Ughh some day I might be able to meet up , another Dentist appointment this time they are putting me under I think , at least I won't be able to eat , Maybe drink , but it is hard when you can't drink through a straw after getting Dental work done.

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Ughh some day I might be able to meet up , another Dentist appointment this time they are putting me under I think , at least I won't be able to eat , Maybe drink , but it is hard when you can't drink through a straw after getting Dental work done.

Sorry you can't make it--maybe next month. We'll be here--Saturday, October 4. Good luck with those pearly whites!

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RSVP'ing also for the 6th. C u soon!

Marci Cornwall

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<div> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0);">BARIATRIC PAL ONTARIO/CHINO COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP</span></strong></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0);">***SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 9:30 - 11:00 am*** </span></strong></span></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>Hi Everyone!</div> <div> </div> <div>A BIG thank you to everyone who came for our very first August Group! It was my pleasure to meet all of you and spend time with you. I hope you felt welcome, comfortable, and supported and will choose to make BariatricPal Ont/Chino YOUR bari support group!</div> <div> </div> <div>Please join us for September's group! We will be starting our Mini-Topic of the Month, where we will spend 15-20 minutes educating on a topic that is particularly challenging for most of us.</div> <div>September's topic is those (processed/refined/junk food) carbs.</div> <div> </div> <div>If this will be your first time at Ont/Chino, we meet the FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH from 9:30-11:00 am at</div> <div>KAISER PERMANENTE ONTARIO/VINEYARD MEDICAL CENTER (Building A, 3rd Floor),</div> <div>2295 S. Vineyard Ave., Ontario 91761.</div> <div> </div> <div><u>DIRECTIONS</u>:</div> <div>From the 60 Fwy, take the Vineyard Ave exit. The Medical Center is on Vineyard Ave, just north of the 60 Fwy (NE corner Vineyard Exit & 60 Fwy). When you enter the short driveway from Vineyard Ave, you'll see a tall building just to your left. That is <strong>Building A. </strong> There will be ample parking in the lot in front of the building. Enter the building's double doors and you will see a large receptionist area. The elevators are just to your right of the receptionist area. (DO NOT CHECK IN at the reception desk; proceed directly to 3rd floor.)</div> <div> </div> <div><u>PLEASE RSVP</u>:</div> <div>If you have not already RSVP'd for Sept's group that you <u>WILL</u> be attending, please do so to <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='mailto:ontchinochapter@aol.com'>ontchinochapter@aol.com</a> no later than Friday, September 5 so we have enough copies of materials for all.</div> <div> </div> <div>Thank you. See you on the 6th!</div> <div>Sherry</div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">Standard Disclaimer: Any information provided at BariatricPal Community Support Groups is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not be substituted for regular consultation with your health care provider.</span></div>

I plan on attending.

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I think my folks will attend. Maybe 3 or 4? :-)

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I think my folks will attend. Maybe 3 or 4? :-)

Hi ya slikchk10,

Thanks much for letting me know. We've grown by leaps and bounds this month! Are you coming? If not, see you some time soon. . .

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Hi marfar7 & jols---looking forward to seeing you again tomorrow too!

Sherry

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Hi Livingfree, I RSVP'd for today but I will not be able to make it. Hope to see you guys next month. Charmin

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Hi BariatricPal Pals,

September 6 Group: Many thanks to everyone who came to Saturday's Group!

Great to see familiar faces and happy to see new ones! We VERY UNEXPECTEDLY had 29 in attendance!!! Only 15 had RSVP'd, so I had prepared my entire Agenda around that number. I hope that in spite of our spoiled Agenda, you were still able to get some valuable support and information you can use.

I am sorry that our seating was messy, that the atmosphere had to seem so "rushed," and that some did not have an opportunity to talk. Those who are just beginning to explore WLS, and those who came for support to get back on track following some regain will take first priority at next meeting. I will be spending this month working on ideas for a different group format to better serve our increasing attendance. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Next group is Saturday, October 4, same time, same place. I'll send out a reminder notice about 10 days before. Thanks, everyone. Have a great month!

Sherry

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BARIATRIC PAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP

First Saturday of Every Month, 9:30-11:00 AM


***NEXT SUPPORT GROUP IS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 9:30-11:00 AM***


Hi BariatricPal Pals!


We're celebrating our Super September Group!!!

I am DELIGHTED that we were almost 30 STRONG. As you know, our Agenda had been planned based on 15 RSVPs, so of course that meant several of you did not have an opportunity to share what may have been very important for YOU. We have a great new plan for October's Group to better accommodate our exciting growth, so that everyone who wants to speak can do so. Please bear with us--thank you!



October's Mini-Topic of the Month will be:

Self-Care Tips & Tricks: Taming That S-T-R-E-S-S Monster!



You can help A LOT to keep our support group productive and powerful by

PLEASE RSVPing if you are coming, NO LATER THAN THURSDAY night, OCTOBER 2 TO:


this thread

-OR-



Thank you!



See you on the 4th!

Sherry

BariatricPal Support Group Leader


BARIATRIC PAL

Ontario/Chino Community Support Group

First Saturday of Every Month, 9:30-11:00 AM







MEETING LOCATION:


KAISER PERMANENTE

ONTARIO/VINEYARD MEDICAL CENTER (Building A, 3rd Floor),

2295 S. Vineyard Ave., Ontario 91761


DIRECTIONS:

From the 60 Fwy, take the Vineyard Ave exit. The Medical Center is on Vineyard Ave, just north of the 60 Fwy (NE corner Vineyard Exit & 60 Fwy). When you enter the short driveway from Vineyard Ave, you'll see a tall building just to your left. That is Building A. There will be ample parking in the lot in front of the building. Enter the building's double doors and you will see a large receptionist area. The elevators are just to your right of the receptionist area. (DO NOT CHECK IN at the reception desk; proceed directly to 3rd floor.)










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