Crystal Lake, IL meeting coming up

Hi all,

I'm surprised not to see this already - there is a support group meeting happening on September 24th in the Crystal Lake, IL area (in Lakewood). Click here to see the NAAF event page for the Crystal Lake meeting.

I plan to attend this, and I hope to see some of you there.

Also an Art Sale in St. Charles on the 22nd, click here for link.

And a Chicago chocolate tour on the 22nd, click here for link.

Be well!

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Permalink Reply by Jane Lucinda on October 7, 2013 at 7:52am

Wow, how crazy is it that I didn't see this until today on October 7th and I actually live in Crystal Lake, Illinois. How did the meeting go? Sorry to have not been aware of it.

Permalink Reply by Mama_Mowrer on October 7, 2013 at 10:43am
I live in mchenry when is the next meeting
Permalink Reply by amym on October 7, 2013 at 11:26am

Next meeting is October 15th from 7-9 pm. It is at:
Crosspoint Lutheran Church
8505 Redtail Dr.
Lakewood, IL 60014

I will try to post a more formal post on this website today for everyone. I would love an RSVP if possible just so I have an approximate head count for setting up chairs. You can send an RSVP to alopeciaareatacrystallakeil@gmail.com .

Thank you, Squonk for posting this!

Permalink Reply by Mary Anne on October 7, 2013 at 11:30am

I will be there with bells on :-) Thanks!!

Permalink Reply by amym on October 7, 2013 at 11:48am

I want to see those bells, Mary Anne!!!

Permalink Reply by Jane Lucinda on October 7, 2013 at 3:30pm

May I ask, what is it that actually happens at these meetings? Who comes to them? Do we have to talk? Do we have to mingle? Do we have to anything???

Permalink Reply by amym on October 7, 2013 at 3:42pm

Jane- this will be our second ever meeting, so we haven't established a huge protocol. No, you do not have to talk if you are uncomfortable doing so. If you are comfortable you can. Just showing up is the biggest thing you have to do (I love an RSVP if possible just so I know about how many people will be there, but if not possible it isn't a necessity). It is open to anyone with AA, AU, AT or just alopecia of any kind as well as their family or loved ones. No age limit, young or old are welcome. Those that are comfortable sharing and talking can open up about their feelings on alopecia, what they've done in the past etc.

I am hoping to start having some guest speakers every now and again (may already have November's lined up) who can give advice on different aspects of things such as wigs, hair wraps, medications, etc. No one is allowed to sell anything at the meetings as it should just be informational only.

As far as mingling...the first meeting was a couple weeks ago and we went way over the hour I allotted so wasn't much time for mingling. So, if you aren't a mingler, no pressure to mingle. If you are a mingler, mingle away! I have extended the meeting time to 2 hours this time around so we don't feel so rushed a the end. If we don't use the whole 2 hours we don't use it, but it is there if we need it.

Some people have had alopecia for years, others just newly diagnosed. Some more comfortable than others with their alopecia, so really it runs the spectrum of feelings.

I think I, as I can't speak for everyone, just feel good to be in a room with others that have alopecia, even though I have been very comfortable with it for years.

Permalink Reply by amym on November 19, 2013 at 10:26am

Jane- our meeting is tonight if you are still interested in coming. 7-9 pm at Crosspoint Lutheran Church 8505 Redtail Dr. Lakewood, IL 60014

Amy

Permalink Reply by amym on October 25, 2013 at 9:29am

For anyone who hasn't seen my recent post on the next meeting and are looking at this post the next meeting is listed below. We have a guest speaker for the first 30 minutes or so of the meeting who will be teaching the group about hair pieces and hair wraps. This is strictly an educational presentation. Below is the meeting information:

Nov. 19th from 7-9

Crosspoint Lutheran Church
8505 Redtail Dr.
Lakewood, IL 60014

I will try to post a more formal post on this website today for everyone. I would love an RSVP if possible just so I have an approximate head count for setting up chairs. You can send an RSVP to alopeciaareatacrystallakeil@gmail.com .

We also now have a website that is in its' beginning stages that has a calendar of the meetings. Here is the URL for that. http://alopeciaareatacrystallake.org/

Permalink Reply by amym on January 16, 2014 at 8:13am

Our next meeting is a pizza party on

Permalink Reply by Jane Lucinda on January 16, 2014 at 8:58am

I see this posted only 39 minutes ago so at least I know it's not too late!  But where and when?

Permalink Reply by amym on January 16, 2014 at 9:00am

weird, it doesn't look like my whole message went on there. The meeting is a pizza party at Lou Malnati's 8515 Redtail Dr, Village of Lakewood, IL 60014 . from 7-9 pm on Tuesday Jan. 21st. Cost of event is $10 per person. If you or anyone else can come please RSVP to Amy at alopeciaareatacrystallakeil@gmail.com by Jan. 18th.

Thanks! Hope you can make it, Jane.

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