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NJCTS 2013 Calendar

January 2013

January 4Tourette Syndrome Legislation
Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ8) reintroduces the Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2013.
Click here for more details
Click here to show your support and inform your representative
January 10Middlesex/Union County Family Support Group
JFK Medical Center Neuroscience Institute Library in Edison
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Click here for details
January 18Faculty Charity Jeans Day
North Brunswick High School
All proceeds to benefit NJCTS
January 18Tim Howard Jersey Charity Raffle
North Brunswick High School
All proceeds to benefit NJCTS
January 24Somerset/Hunterdon County Family Support Group
Somerset Medical Center in Somerville
7 to 9 p.m.
Click here for details
January 24-25NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program
Interviews and DNA sample collection at Rutgers University's Cell and DNA Sharing Repository in Piscataway.
E-mail familystudy@biology.rutgers.edu to schedule your appointment or click here for more details.
January 25Faculty In-Service Presentation
Princeton Friends School in Princeton
Presented by NJCTS Education Outreach Coordinator Melissa Fowler, MA, MEd
January 25Patient-Centered Medical Education Grand Rounds
UMDNJ -- New Jersey Medical School in Newark
9:15 to 10:30 a.m. (not open to public)
Presented by Dr. Tolga Tanelli and Peer Educator Grace Hawruk
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February 2013

February 4Faculty In-Service Presentation
Queen City Academy Charter in Plainfield
Presented by Graham Hartke, PsyD
February 7Atlantic/Cape May County Family Support Group
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (New Cafe) in Pomona
7 p.m.
Click here for details
February 7Morris/Sussex County Family Support Group
St. Clare's Hospital Auditorium in Denville
7 to 9 p.m.
Click here for details
February 7County Education Conference
Supervisors of child study and education specialists
Trenton
Presented by Melissa Fowler, MA, MEd, and Marianne Fimbel, MEd, LSW
February 14-16NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program
Interviews and DNA sample collection at Rutgers University's Cell and DNA Sharing Repository in Piscataway.
E-mail familystudy@biology.rutgers.edu to schedule your appointment or click here for more details.
February 14Peer Advocate Presentation
Madison Middle School in Madison
Presented by National Youth Ambassador Sarah Ethridge of Chatham High School
February 22Peer Advocate Presentation
Fair Lawn Middle School in Fair Lawn
Presented by National Youth Ambassador Emily Fleischman of River Dell High School
February 26Burlington/Camden Family Support Group
Virtua-Marlton (Scarborough Room) in Marlton
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Click here for details
February 26"Tourette Uncovered" Screening
Ramapo College in Mahwah
8 p.m. presentation
8:30 p.m. movie
In conjunction with the NJ Walks For TS at Ramapo College
February 27Wednesday Webinar
"Food Choices: How do they affect our performance?"
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Presented by Stephanie Goodman, CNC
To reserve your webinar seat, click here to register
February 28Faculty In-Service Presentation
Mary S. Shoemaker School in Woodstown
Presented by Michelle Lubonski, M.S.
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March 2013

March 1Peer Advocate Presentation
East Brunswick High School
Presented by East Brunswick high school student and NJCTS peer advocate Amanda Silvers
March 1Intensive Clinical Workshop
Beyond the Basics: Habit Reversal Training and Exposure and Response Prevention for Tourette Syndrome and OCD
Rutgers University, Cook Campus Center Multipurpose Room
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Presented by Lori Rockmore, PsyD; Meir Flancbaum, PsyD; and Shawn Ewbank, PsyD
Click here for more information.
March 4Faculty In-Service Presentation
Park Middle School in Scotch Plains
Presented by Meir Flancbaum, PsyD
March 5Peer In-Service Presentation
Washington Street School in Toms River
Presented by Janine Howley
March 5Faculty In-Service Presentation
Washington Street School in Toms River
Presented by Janine Howley
March 6Peer Advocate Presentation
Orange Avenue Middle School in Cranford
Presented by National Youth Ambassador Sarah Ethridge of Chatham High School
March 8Peer In-Service Presentation
Highland Academy in Galloway
Presented by Tracy Lederman, EdD
March 9TS Treatments, Genetics & Research Conference
Overlook Medical Center's Atlantic Neuroscience Institute in Summit
1 to 5 p.m. -- genetics study participation
2:15 to 4 p.m. -- presentations
Presented by Dr. Gary Heiman of the Tourette International Collaborative Genetics Study at Rutgers University and Dr. Roger Kurlan of the Movement Disorders Program at the Atlantic Neuroscience Institute
Click here for more details
March 14-15NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program
Interviews and DNA sample collection at Rutgers University's Cell and DNA Sharing Repository in Piscataway.
E-mail familystudy@biology.rutgers.edu to schedule your appointment or click here for more details.
March 14Middlesex/Union County Family Support Group
JFK Medical Center Neuroscience Institute Library in Edison
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Click here for details
March 18New Jersey Council for Exceptional Children Spring Conference
"Tourette Syndrome, OCD and ADD: Classroom Implications and Instructional Strategies"
Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah
Presented by Dr. Judith L. Newman
March 21Community Outreach Workshop
Somerset County Library, Bridgewater Branch
Presented by Allissa Letts, BA
March 25Somerset/Hunterdon County Family Support Group
Somerset Medical Center in Somerville
7 to 9 p.m.
Click here for details
March 27Wednesday Webinar
"A Systematic Approach to Parenting"
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Presented by Dr. Steven E. Tobias
To reserve your webinar seat, click here to register
March 28Peer Advocate Presentation
Spotswood High School
Presented by East Brunswick High School student and NJCTS peer advocate Amanda Silvers
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April 2013

April 3NJCTS Children's Scholarship
Due date is May 1
Download an application
April 4Atlantic/Cape May County Family Support Group
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (New Cafe) in Pomona
7 p.m.
Click here for details
April 4Morris/Sussex County Family Support Group
SPECIAL SESSION: The Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) will host a session anti-bullying strategies.
St. Clare's Hospital Auditorium in Denville
7 to 9 p.m.
Click here for details
April 4Peer Advocate Presentation
Warren Middle School in Warren
Presented by National Youth Ambassador Sarah Ethridge of Chatham High School
April 5Faculty Charity Jeans Day
South Plainfield School District
All proceeds to benefit NJCTS
April 65th annual Gala & Casino Night
MARG Charitable Foundation
7 p.m. to midnight
Branches Restaurant in West Long Branch
Proceeds to benefit NJCTS and other charity organizations
Click here for more information
April 11-12NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program
Interviews and DNA sample collection at Rutgers University's Cell and DNA Sharing Repository in Piscataway.
E-mail familystudy@biology.rutgers.edu to schedule your appointment or click here for more details.
April 11Grand Rounds
Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch
8 a.m. (open to community medical professionals)
Presented by Dr. Robert King of the TS/OCD Clinic at Yale University
Click here to register
Click here for more information
April 11"Dare To Be Different" Day
South Plainfield Middle School
All proceeds to benefit NJCTS
April 14NJ Walks For TS at Ramapo College
Join NJCTS as it expands this program to Northern New Jersey on the beautiful campus of Ramapo in Mahwah.
1 p.m. registration
2 p.m. walk start
Sign up, create a team or join a team on the registration page.
Fundraise on the donations page. All proceeds benefit the statewide education outreach and peer advocacy programs of NJCTS.
April 19Student Charity Auction
North Brunswick High School
All proceeds to benefit NJCTS
April 19Roundtable Discussion with Congressman Leonard Lance
All Tourette Syndrome families in District 7
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Mountainside Public Library in Mountainside
NOTE: Reservations required by e-mailing info@njcts.org or calling 908-575-7350
April 23Burlington/Camden Family Support Group - CANCELLED
Virtua-Marlton Scarborough Room in Marlton
April 24NJCTS Children's Scholarship
One week remaining to apply
Download an application
April 27Family Fun Night
For TS parents and kids ages 9 to 18
6 to 8 p.m.
Mantua Township Community Center in Sewell
Click here for more details
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May 2013

May 1Wednesday Webinar
"iSocialSkills: Strategies to help students, parents and educators reduce risks, cope with challenges and utilize interactive technology in pro-social ways."
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Presented by Dr. Graham Hartke, Psy.D.
To reserve your webinar seat, click here to register
NOTE: This webinar was moved from its previously scheduled date of April 24
May 1NJCTS Children's Scholarship
Last day to apply
Download an application
May 5Living Viewing Party
South Plainfield High School senior Cory Singer competing on Bravo's "The Kandi Factory"
9 to 11:30 p.m.
Park Avenue Diner in South Plainfield
Click here for more details
May 6Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month
Activity: East Brunswick City Council  Proclamation Presentation
Teenager Amanda Silvers to receive award for TS awareness efforts
May 8Wednesday Webinar
"Medication Management for Tics and Tourette Syndrome"
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Presented by Dr. Mark Mintz
To reserve your webinar seat, click here to register
May 9Middlesex/Union County Family Support Group
JFK Medical Center Neuroscience Institute Library in Edison
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Click here for details
May 109th annual Family Retreat Weekend
YMCA Camp Bernie in Port Murray
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
For stories about Family Retreat Weekends, click here.
May 13-17Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month
Activity: Fundraising  initiatives to benefit NJCTS
Northern Burlington High School
May 14Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month
Activity:
Celebrating Uniqueness Day
South Brunswick Middle School
Awareness presentations to students about disabilities such as Tourette Syndrome
May 15Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month
Officially begins today and runs through June 15
Share your TS Awareness Month activities with NJCTS!
May 20Somerset/Hunterdon County Family Support Group
Somerset Medical Center (Hamilton Room) in Somerville
7 to 9 p.m.
Click here for details
May 22Patient-Centered Medical Education
Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick
Not open to the public
Presented by Youth Advocate Grace Hawruk and Kelly Hawruk
May 23-24NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program
Interviews and DNA sample collection at Rutgers University's Cell and DNA Sharing Repository in Piscataway.
E-mail familystudy@biology.rutgers.edu to schedule your appointment or click here for more details.
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June 2013

June 6Atlantic/Cape May County Family Support Group
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (New Cafe) in Pomona
7 p.m.
Click here for details
June 6Morris/Sussex County Family Support Group
St. Clare's Hospital Auditorium in Denville
7 to 9 p.m.
Click here for details
June 7-99th Annual Family Retreat Weekend
YMCA Camp Bernie in Port Murray
Registration deadline was May 10.
For directions to Camp Bernie, click here.
For stories about past weekends and updates about this year's event, click here.
June 19Wednesday Webinar
"TS and the Latino Community"
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST
Presented by Dr. Richard Zakreski
To reserve your webinar seat, click here to register
June 25Burlington/Camden Family Support Group
Virtua-Marlton (Scarborough Room) in Marlton
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Click here for details
June 26Grand Rounds
Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack
Not open to public
Presented by Dr. Ruth Nass
June 26Summer Inclusion Conference
The College of New Jersey in Ewing
Presented by the NJCTS Staff
More information to come
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November 2013

November 23NJ Walks For TS at Mendham
SAVE THE DATE
Location, times, registration and more information for our fourth annual fundraiser in Mendham will come in May.
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