In an effort to respond to the growing needs of Lyme patients in Virginia the National Capital Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Association is establishing a patient/caregiver support group for the central Virginia area of the Shenandoah Valley. The Shenandoah chapter will cover the area from Front Royal to Roanoke. The new group will meet monthly beginning Saturday, May 19, 2007 from 10:00-12:00. The first gathering will be at the Bridgewater Library at 118 Mt Crawford Ave. in Bridgewater, Virginia. Subsequent meetings will be announced via email after a permanent location and time have been established.

We are pleased to announce that the group will be led by Barbara Roberts and Diane Wilcox. Barbara is a Director of the National Capital Lyme Disease Association and has been active in the Lyme community for over 8 years.  Her e-mail address is bdr6389@yahoo.com and she can be reached by phone at 540-828-7279.

Diane is an Assistant Professor at James Madison University and author of the children's book, "We Don't Sit In the Grass Anymore" and has created the Chronic Lyme and Workplace Blog http://www.lyme-and-work.blogspot.com

Meeting Location: North River Library

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