Welcome!
Serving the areas of Sacramento, Modesto, Fresno and Reno, Nevada.
The Northeastern California Chapter serves the counties as far south as Kings, Tulare and Inyo, through the central valley including San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced, to the Northeastern portion including Sacramento, Yuba, Butte and as far north as Siskiyou and Modoc counties. Our chapter also serves 12 counties in Northern Nevada including Carson City, Churchill, Douglas and Elko.
We offer a wide variety of programs and events throughout the Northeastern California/Northern Nevada region. If you do not find what you are looking for on this site, please call the chapter office. One of our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to help you.
2009 Sacramento Arthritis Walk Kick-Off
Biomet and Synergy present the
2009 Sacramento Arthritis Walk Kick-Off Celebration
Featuring 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist
Mary Lou Retton!!!
Join us Thursday, February 5, 2009 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Memorial Auditorium 1515 J St, Sacramento, CA.
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be served for VIPs.
Response required to attend the event.
Call (916)368-5599 x201 for more information, to RSVP or to learn how to become a VIP.
Benefits of Being a VIP:
Special seating section
Pre-event hors d'oeuvres
Thank you gift
How to Become a VIP:
To be considered for VIP status you must meet at least one of the following requirements:
Registered Team Captain with minimum of $100 fundraising completed by 1/31/09
Registered walker with minimum of $100 fundraising complete by 1/31/09
Our Newsletters
The Northeastern California/Northern Nevada Chapter is excited to introduce its first newsletter!! Future newsletters will be issued on an every two-month basis for the purpose of keeping our constitutents informed.
View the latest issues:
We Need Your Email Address!!
Would you like to be added to our email list to automatically receive the bi-monthly e-newsletter? To be included in our email distribution send us your email today! Click here to send us your email address.
Calling All Volunteers!
Are you interested in volunteering for the Arthritis Foundation? We have many exciting opportunities available to choose from! Click here or on the Volunteer link above for more details on specific opportunities available at this time. Check back often as we regularly update as events are planned!
Juvenile Arthritis Corner
Pen Pal Program
Do you like writing letters or sending emails? Would you like to connect with other kids with arthritis to share your experiences, strengths and hopes? The Arthritis Foundation offers the AJAO pen pal program for kids and teens with arthritis or related conditions. You will be matched with a boy or girl from another state! Sign up today!
JA Teen Retreat 2009 Interest Survey
We need your feedback!!! If you are interested in the possibility of a JA Teen Retreat hosted by the Northeastern California/Northern Nevada Chapter and would like to help plan such a retreat, please contact Amanda Ebersole at (800)571-3456 x201 or aebersole@arthritis.org to be placed on an interest list. If there is enough interest, a planning committee will be formed.
2009 JA Conference
Save the date July 9-12, 2009. The 2009 JA Conference hosted by the Arthritis Foundation Texas Chapter at the Hilton Americas in Houston, Texas. More details to come!
California Coast Classic Bicycle Tour
The Arthritis Foundation's Amgen California Coast Classic Bicycle Tour is a scenic bike tour that shadows the Pacific from San Francisco to Santa Monica. Rugged coastline, quiet beaches, lighthouses, giant redwood forests, famous wineries and world-class cities are yours to enjoy for each of the tour's eight days. Cyclists begin the 500-mile ride at San Francisco's famous Fisherman's Wharf on October 3 and end triumphantly in Santa Monica on October 10. Along the way, they are fully supported, being served fantastic meals and staying in stunning overnight locations. As our cyclists like to say, "This is the ride of a lifetime."
Recruitment for the 2009 California Coast Classic is underway. Early bird registration is available! Click here to download the registration form! To learn more about the 2008 Arthritis Foundation Amgen California Coast Classic Bicycle Tour, please visit www.californiacoastclassic.org.
Visit our Myspace Page
Check out our Myspace page!
http://www.myspace.com/sactownarthritis
See blogs and pictures, add comments!
ARTHRITIS WALK
The following are upcoming Walk Locations and Dates:
For more information on these walks, please click on the box labeled Arthritis Walk below the picture of the Capitol at the top of this page.
Sacramento, William Land Park, May 2, 2009
Registration begins at 8 am walking starts at 9 am
Registration begins at 7 am walking starts at 8 am
Northern Nevada, September 19, 2009
Registration begins at 8am walking starts at 9am
Town Hall Meeting
Abbott Immunology presents an Arthritis Town Hall Meeting with Dr. Nancy Lane. Dr. Lane is a Rheumatologist with UC Davis Medical Center and is also the Director for the Center for Healthy Aging at UC Davis. The topic of the meeting will be managing joint pain with an emphasis on Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Tuesday December 2, 2008 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Dinner will be served at this free event.
Registration for this event is currently FULL. Should you wish to be placed on a waiting list contact Amanda Ebersole at (916)368-5599 x201 or aebersole@arthritis.org.
Arthritis Awareness Presentations
Do you want a more complete understanding about what the Arthritis Foundation does? Ever wonder what goes on at our office on a day-to-day basis? What other programs are out there? How you can help?
If you've ever been curious about the people behind the programs, please come to one of our one-hour informational Arthritis Awareness presentations. These presentations are meant to give you an overview about what the Arthritis Foundation does to help people with arthritis and to provide an opportunity for you to meet staff and volunteers at the chapter office. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Check our Events section for the next meeting date, then please call Amanda Ebersole at the chapter office at (916) 368-5599 x 201, or email her at aebersole@arthritis.org for more information or to rsvp. Feel free to bring others along!
We promise we won't ask you for anything - just an hour of your time. Come learn how we can help you take control of arthritis.
Public Education Seminars
In addition to the aquatics programs and self help programs we offer, we also host a number of public education seminars to help you learn more about arthritis and related diseases. Please call the chapter office to hear about a program near you (800) 571-3456.
Contact Northeastern California Chapter
Toll-free: 800-571-3456
