A fabulous Connections Conference for PLS and HSP patients and family
members (and even one guide dog) was planned by Bonnie Guzelf and held June
21 at the Grace Inn in Phoenix, AZ. More than thirty individuals from many
different states and Vancouver, Canada, attended.
A Friday evening Hospitality Night was held for people to gather as they
arrived for the weekend. It was a lovely evening of old and new faces, some
who had never met another person with a similar disorder before. The
Connections Conference featured Fay Fishman, Esq. and Dennis Peterson, Esq.,
who provided "Understanding Social Security Disability and Long Term
Disability Issues"; a Stretching Program by Kiera Widmer, Licensed Massage
Therapist and Yoga Instructor; a Relaxation Program by Bonnie, Certified
Hypnotherapist; and back and arm massages provided by local Massage Therapy
School students.
Fun weekend activities included a hot air balloon ride on Friday
organized by Liz Nussear, a Kareoke evening on Saturday in the Lounge after
the Conference, relaxing in the hotel pool and visiting surrounding tourist
sites and shopping areas.