Summer is finally here! We have our garden completely planted. We have been enjoying the perennial herbs for some time. Can't wait for the veggies. There is nothing like a tomato direct from the garden!

Meet Jim Sinclair. This month Jim begins a new column "Dancing with Stroke." Jim stroked in December 2003. He will share what he learned about stroke recovery.

Claudia shares what she has learned that makes attending summer events and festivals enjoyable with a stroke survivor.

Lin reviews the book "Beating Stroke - A Game Plan for Success" by Greg Schofield a member of The Stroke Network.

David reviews the book "Different Strokes: An Intimate Memoir for Stroke Survivors Families and Caregivers.by Steven Boorstein.

Deb explores Ten Reasons to Garden.

Be sure to check out organization news in Organization Highlights and the celebration list to see who has registered their birthday or stroke anniversary.

Enjoy the June newsletter!

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Organization Highlights

What's Happening
By Maria Erichsen
Operations Manager

What's happening at The Stroke Network? Some items covered:

● Summer Tips

● T-shirt Sale

● Message Board Skins

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Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org

The Juggling Caregiver

Summertime!
Enjoy the Outdoors

By Claudia Warner

Claudia and Wes enjoy attending outdoor functions particularly in the summer. Claudia has discovered tools which make the events both possible and enjoyable.

Have you avoided situations because you can't walk very far or because crowds bother you or you can't imagine negotiating a wheelchair in "iffy" situations? Read about how Claudia isolated and solved their problems.

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Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org

Dancing with Stroke

An Introduction

by Jim Sinclair

Jim is a new columnist for StrokeNet. He will be sharing with our readers his journey. This month he introduces himself with the story of how he began his stroke journey.

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Book Review

Beating Stroke—

A Game Plan for Success

By Greg Schofield

Reviewed by Lin Wisman

Greg, who has professional experience conditioning athletes, decided to use his expertise to design an exercise program to improve his own condition. This book explains the program.

Greg, who is a survivor, is a member of The Stroke Network.

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Contact Lin at lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Book Review

Different Strokes:

An Intimate Memoir for Stroke Survivors Families and Caregivers.

By Steven Boorstein

Reviewed by David Wasielewski

David reviews the book "Different Strokes: An Intimate Memoir for Stroke Survivors Families and Caregivers." Steven shares his stroke recovery journey.

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Contact David at dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org

Ten Reasons to Garden

Get your Hands Dirty!

By Deb Theriault

Are you a gardener? Do you want to try? Deb lists ten reasons for stroke survivors to polish their green thumb.

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Contact Deb at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org

Do you have a list to share? Ten Ways is a regular feature in this newsletter and is open to everyone to write. Some lists are serious, some are fun. Send your list to the Newsletter Editor!

Member Celebrations

Birthdays and Stroke
Anniversaries
Compiled By Teri Truax

The Stroke Network congratulates all members who celebrate a birthday or stroke anniversary this month. Click below to see the birthdays and anniversaries we have on file for this month.

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Contact Teri at ttruax@strokenetwork.org

Each month members' birthdays and Stroke Anniversaries, which they have placed in their message board profile, are listed in the newsletter.

Be sure your birthday and stroke anniversary are in your profile. From the home page of the Message Board, click the arrow next to your user id. From the drop down menu select My Settings.

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