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fbarbera

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Los Angeles Area Meetup
« on: November 20, 2008, 12:19:41 pm »
Hello All:

I live in the Los Angeles area and thought it would be nice to connect with other recovering or newly-diagnosed ANers on a regular basis, perhaps at a comfortable low-key diner or coffee shop, for some conversation and fellowship.  Perhaps we could convene once every couple of months or on a quarterly basis.

If you might be interested in participating in such a gathering, please respond or drop me a PM and I will put a little list together and set something up.

Regards,

Francesco

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Re: Los Angeles Area Meetup
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2008, 02:05:24 pm »
Hi Francesco,

I think that's a wonderful idea - count me in. Besides the other LA ANers on the forum, I know a couple of others not active on the forum who may also be interested.

Thanks for putting this together,

Nancy L

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1.9 cm on 2nd MRI, May '08
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Re: Los Angeles Area Meetup
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2008, 06:28:10 pm »
Francesco, I didn't know you lived in LA.  I'm all in favor of us getting together.  Nancy, Lainie and I have been visiting ANers at St Vincents when they have a break from their pre-surgery physical -- sort of moral support and to answer questions.  But it would be fun to get a group together.  What part of town are you in?

David

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Re: Los Angeles Area Meetup
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2008, 06:50:49 am »
dang!  :o  I'd be there in a New York minute, if possible... sounds like a great idea. You've all been salivating over the NE Forum Apple Dumplin' gang brunch.... it's been a while since you all last had one. I think Mark and marystro and some of the gang got together a year or so ago in S. CA..... you all are overdue.  Thrilled you are organizing this. Have a fab time!

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Re: Los Angeles Area Meetup
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2008, 08:52:44 am »
Excellent!  I'm headed out of town for Thanksgiving week but I will set something up when I return.  David, I'm in the Bev Hills/West Hollywood area.  And Phyl, you will be an honorary Angeleno, always welcome at our gatherings....

Happy thanksgiving all.

Francesco

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Re: Los Angeles Area Meetup
« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2008, 05:40:56 pm »
Hey Francesco,
I don't live in LA, but will be there on business around January 24.  Let me know what you all decide to do; I would love the chance to meet you.
Best,
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Re: Los Angeles Area Meetup
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2008, 11:00:10 pm »
Hi Francesco,
I live in Redondo Beach and along with Nancy, LA David, and any others from the area, would love to get together.
Lainie.

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Re: Los Angeles Area Meetup
« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2008, 09:57:14 am »
Hello All:

I would like to propose a brunch gathering on Sunday, December 14 at 12:30 p.m. at Jerry's Deli on Beverly Blvd., near the Beverly Center.  Jerry's is huge and there are always plenty of large tables available.  There's also a back area that is relatively quiet and a good place to linger and talk. 

Here are the details:

What:  Los Angeles Area AN Brunch
When:  Sunday, December 14, 12:30 p.m.
Where:  Jerry's Deli West Hollywood
8701 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
310-289-1811 

I hope we have a great turnout and look forward to meeting you guys.

Drop me a line if you plan to be there. 

Thanks!

Francesco

PS Marci, we will certainly shoot to arrange a January gathering around the time of your visit to LA or if anything, I would be glad to meet up with you for coffee or something.  Keep us posted on your travel plans. 

« Last Edit: December 02, 2008, 10:01:02 am by fbarbera »

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Re: Los Angeles Area Meetup
« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2008, 10:29:51 pm »
Hey Francesco

Count me in.  I love Jerry's.  The only bad thing about it is deciding what to order.  Nancy?  Lainie?

David
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Re: Los Angeles Area Meetup
« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2008, 09:31:34 am »
I wish I could come... :'(  I so want to meet the LA Gang!!

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Re: Los Angeles Area Meetup
« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2008, 06:46:58 pm »
Hi Francesco,
 I can make it too. what is address and cross streets.
Lainie

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Re: Los Angeles Area Meetup
« Reply #11 on: December 04, 2008, 01:25:11 pm »
Terrific, Lainie!  Here's the address and phone number:

Jerry's Deli West Hollywood
8701 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
310-289-1811 

It's at the corner of Beverly Blvd. and N. Sherbourne (right across the street from Cedars Sinai Medical Center).

Look forward to seeing you and David and hopefully a few others on the 14th!

Francesco
PS Cheri and Kaybo, you'll be there in spirit for sure...

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REMINDER: Los Angeles Area Meetup this Sunday, Dec 14
« Reply #12 on: December 10, 2008, 09:36:43 am »
Hello All:

Just wanted to post a quick reminder about this Sunday's brunch gathering of ANers in the Los Angeles area.

Here are the details:

What:  Los Angeles Area AN Brunch
When:  Sunday, December 14, 12:30 p.m.
Where:  Jerry's Deli West Hollywood
8701 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
310-289-1811

Lainie, David and I are confirmed, with Nancy and Rose listed as definite maybes.... :)  Anyone in the area - newbies and posties - is welcome and encouraged to join us.  Just respond or drop me a PM so we know to look out for you.

Regards,

Francesco

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Re: Los Angeles Area Meetup
« Reply #13 on: December 12, 2008, 04:43:43 am »
I should be in LA around the 20th Jan, though a bit jet lagged !! keep me posted on any get together. Got my big day on the 28th Jan 09

see ya


Rick
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Re: Los Angeles Area Meetup
« Reply #14 on: December 13, 2008, 03:54:19 pm »
Francesco,

Seems like we'll have both Rick and Marci in town at the same time in January. We may have to start planning next month's get together while we all have our calendars with us tomorrow!

See you at Jerry's!

Nancy
1.6 cm left AN diagnosed Oct. '07
1.9 cm on 2nd MRI, May '08
Retrosigmoid surgery at House Clinic/St. Vincent's on 8/6/08
(no post-op dizziness, nausea, facial or balance issues)
Thankful for a fantastic team of doctors - Dr. Rick Friedman, Dr. Marc Schwartz, & Dr. Michael Stefan