Calendar: 2013
NJCTS 2013 Calendar
January 2013
| January 4 | Tourette 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 |
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| January 10 | Middlesex/Union County Family Support Group JFK Medical Center Neuroscience Institute Library in Edison 7:30 to 9 p.m. Click here for details |
| January 18 | Faculty Charity Jeans Day North Brunswick High School All proceeds to benefit NJCTS |
| January 18 | Tim Howard Jersey Charity Raffle North Brunswick High School All proceeds to benefit NJCTS |
| January 24 | Somerset/Hunterdon County Family Support Group Somerset Medical Center in Somerville 7 to 9 p.m. Click here for details |
| January 24-25 | NJCTS 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 25 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Princeton Friends School in Princeton Presented by NJCTS Education Outreach Coordinator Melissa Fowler, MA, MEd |
| January 25 | Patient-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 |
February 2013
| February 4 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Queen City Academy Charter in Plainfield Presented by Graham Hartke, PsyD |
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| February 7 | Atlantic/Cape May County Family Support Group AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (New Cafe) in Pomona 7 p.m. Click here for details |
| February 7 | Morris/Sussex County Family Support Group St. Clare's Hospital Auditorium in Denville 7 to 9 p.m. Click here for details |
| February 7 | County Education Conference Supervisors of child study and education specialists Trenton Presented by Melissa Fowler, MA, MEd, and Marianne Fimbel, MEd, LSW |
| February 14-16 | NJCTS 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 14 | Peer Advocate Presentation Madison Middle School in Madison Presented by National Youth Ambassador Sarah Ethridge of Chatham High School |
| February 22 | Peer Advocate Presentation Fair Lawn Middle School in Fair Lawn Presented by National Youth Ambassador Emily Fleischman of River Dell High School |
| February 26 | Burlington/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 27 | Wednesday 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 28 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Mary S. Shoemaker School in Woodstown Presented by Michelle Lubonski, M.S. |
March 2013
| March 1 | Peer Advocate Presentation East Brunswick High School Presented by East Brunswick high school student and NJCTS peer advocate Amanda Silvers |
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| March 1 | Intensive 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 4 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Park Middle School in Scotch Plains Presented by Meir Flancbaum, PsyD |
| March 5 | Peer In-Service Presentation Washington Street School in Toms River Presented by Janine Howley |
| March 5 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Washington Street School in Toms River Presented by Janine Howley |
| March 6 | Peer Advocate Presentation Orange Avenue Middle School in Cranford Presented by National Youth Ambassador Sarah Ethridge of Chatham High School |
| March 8 | Peer In-Service Presentation Highland Academy in Galloway Presented by Tracy Lederman, EdD |
| March 9 | TS 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 14-15 | NJCTS 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 14 | Middlesex/Union County Family Support Group JFK Medical Center Neuroscience Institute Library in Edison 7:30 to 9 p.m. Click here for details |
| March 18 | New 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 21 | Community Outreach Workshop Somerset County Library, Bridgewater Branch Presented by Allissa Letts, BA |
| March 25 | Somerset/Hunterdon County Family Support Group Somerset Medical Center in Somerville 7 to 9 p.m. Click here for details |
| March 27 | Wednesday 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 28 | Peer Advocate Presentation Spotswood High School Presented by East Brunswick High School student and NJCTS peer advocate Amanda Silvers |
April 2013
| April 3 | NJCTS Children's Scholarship Due date is May 1 Download an application |
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| April 4 | Atlantic/Cape May County Family Support Group AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (New Cafe) in Pomona 7 p.m. Click here for details |
| April 4 | Morris/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 4 | Peer Advocate Presentation Warren Middle School in Warren Presented by National Youth Ambassador Sarah Ethridge of Chatham High School |
| April 5 | Faculty Charity Jeans Day South Plainfield School District All proceeds to benefit NJCTS |
| April 6 | 5th 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 11-12 | NJCTS 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 11 | Grand 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 14 | NJ 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 19 | Student Charity Auction North Brunswick High School All proceeds to benefit NJCTS |
| April 19 | Roundtable 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 23 | Burlington/Camden Family Support Group - CANCELLED Virtua-Marlton Scarborough Room in Marlton |
| April 24 | NJCTS Children's Scholarship One week remaining to apply Download an application |
| April 27 | Family 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 |
May 2013
| May 1 | Wednesday 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 |
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| May 1 | NJCTS Children's Scholarship Last day to apply Download an application |
| May 5 | Living 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 6 | Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month Activity: East Brunswick City Council Proclamation Presentation Teenager Amanda Silvers to receive award for TS awareness efforts |
| May 8 | Wednesday 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 9 | Middlesex/Union County Family Support Group JFK Medical Center Neuroscience Institute Library in Edison 7:30 to 9 p.m. Click here for details |
| May 10 | 9th annual Family Retreat Weekend YMCA Camp Bernie in Port Murray REGISTRATION DEADLINE For stories about Family Retreat Weekends, click here. |
| May 13-17 | Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month Activity: Fundraising initiatives to benefit NJCTS Northern Burlington High School |
| May 14 | Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month Activity: Celebrating Uniqueness Day South Brunswick Middle School Awareness presentations to students about disabilities such as Tourette Syndrome |
| May 15 | Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month Officially begins today and runs through June 15 Share your TS Awareness Month activities with NJCTS! |
| May 20 | Somerset/Hunterdon County Family Support Group Somerset Medical Center (Hamilton Room) in Somerville 7 to 9 p.m. Click here for details |
| May 22 | Patient-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 23-24 | NJCTS 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. |
June 2013
| June 6 | Atlantic/Cape May County Family Support Group AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (New Cafe) in Pomona 7 p.m. Click here for details |
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| June 6 | Morris/Sussex County Family Support Group St. Clare's Hospital Auditorium in Denville 7 to 9 p.m. Click here for details |
| June 7-9 | 9th 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 19 | Wednesday 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 25 | Burlington/Camden Family Support Group Virtua-Marlton (Scarborough Room) in Marlton 7:30 to 9 p.m. Click here for details |
| June 26 | Grand Rounds Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack Not open to public Presented by Dr. Ruth Nass |
| June 26 | Summer Inclusion Conference The College of New Jersey in Ewing Presented by the NJCTS Staff More information to come |
November 2013
| November 23 | NJ 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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