Central Virginia Post-Polio Support Group

PPS Clinic

If you are experiencing any post-polio symptoms such as unaccustomed fatigue - either rapid muscle tiring or a feeling of total body exhaustion; new weakness in muscles, both those originally affected and those seemingly unaffected; pain in muscles and/or joints; sleep problems; breathing or swallowing problems or decreased ability to tolerate cold temperatures and your primary care physician cannot find any other cause, you may want to be evaluated by a Post-Polio Specialist. We, in central Virginia, are fortunate to have a Post-Polio Clinic at Sheltering Arms Hospital, 2805 West Broad St., Richmond. The Director of the PPS Clinic is Dr. Albert Jones. Information can be given by calling: 804-764-1001.

Support the CVPPSG

The Central Virginia Post- Polio Support Group is a non-profit organization that relies on donations from its membership and the community to continue its work. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. We appreciate your help.

Donations should be made out to the Central Virginia Post-Polio Support Group (CVPPSG) and mailed to: Linda VanAken, 14606 Talleywood Ct., Chester, VA 23831

Annual June Luncheon

We Saturday, June 6 is the date of the Annual Luncheon which will be held at Bottega Bistro, 11400 Huguenot Road, Midlothian, Va., 804-594-3507. The restaurant is located in The Shoppes at Bellgrade / Bellgrade Plantation.

The Post-Polio group is going to supplement some of the cost of the lunch plus cover the tax and tip. The adjusted cost is $15 per person. It will be necessary to bring cash or a check made out to CVPPSG in the amount of $15/person.

Lunch will include Tomato Bisque Soup, a choice from three entrees, Chocolate Marble Torte for Dessert and a choice of coffee or tea. Please select one from the following list:

Chicken Fettuccine (Pan-seared chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, served in a Parmesan cream sauce over fettuccine)
Chesapeake Crabcake Sandwich (Fresh crabmeat blended with house seasonings, pan-seared and served on a fresh baked roll with lettuce, tomato and Remoulade Sauce. Served with pasta salad.)
Beef Tenderloin Salad (Seared beef tenderloin tips simmered in Balsamic Vinaigrette and served over mixed greens with Feta cheese, tomatoes and pine nuts.)

Please select an entrée before calling either Bev Lordi or Barbara Bancroft to make your reservation. They will make note of your choice and even remind you at the luncheon if you should happen to forget your choice.

We are hoping to see many of you at this final event before the beginning of summer.

The deadline for contacting Bev Lordi or Barbara Bancroft is Friday, May 29th.

There will be no July Meeting

Our Support Group

The Central Virginia Post Polio Support Group was organized in 1986. Our group meets regularly to offer support, provide meaningful education and encourage advocacy for those survivors of polio who are now experiencing Post Polio Syndrome (PPS) and the medical community. Our members strive to help others in seeking an appropriate diagnosis, finding effective treatments, and assisting with necessary life style changes despite the increase of limitations caused by PPS. Spouses, family and friends of those with PPS are equal members and partners in our group. In addition to expert speakers and the sharing of knowledge, we often enjoy social events among our many activities. Our group attempts to be a supportive and caring community to anyone affected by the pain, weakness, fatigue and grief of PPS.