Turner Syndrome of Canada Conference 2014 - May 23 - 25 in Montreal

Turner Syndrome Society of Canada

33^rd Annual Conference

May 23 – 25, 2014

Hotel Gouverneur Place Dupuis

1415 rue Saint-Hubert

Montréal, Québec

More information: visit the TSS web site www.turnersyndrome.ca

Registration: for printable or online registration forms click here

Hotel registrations: call 1-888-910-1111, mention code "TSSC"

We're excited about the conference program! Come join us in Montreal!

Highlights:

- Talks by Dr. Dean Mooney, Dr. Cheri Deal, Dr. Luc Beauchesne, Dr. Jean-Francois Lepage

- Pathways to Parenthood panel with personal stories and updates about fertility technology

- Parents program including discussion workshop on life transitions, learning and behavior

- Teen/preteen program including visit to the Montreal Biodome, discussion workshop on surviving adolescence, and dance/movement workshop 

- Simultaneous interpretation in English and French

- Pre-conference bilingual narrated bus tour of Montreal

- Hotel room conference rate $119/night available until April 23, 2014

2013 Annual Conference

photo Mike Clausen
Tourism Victoria

The 32nd Annual Conference of the Turner Syndrome Society of Canada will be held in Victoria, BC on the weekend of April 19 - 21, 2013 and you're invited!

We'll be at the beautiful Inn at Laurel Point right on Victoria Harbour, and  most of the plans are in place. Highlights of the social program are an optional visit to the Butchart Gardens on Friday afternoon, the reception and early registration Friday afternoon, and dinner overlooking the harbour on Saturday evening.

We've listened to your suggestions, and this year's program has lots of opportunities for networking and discussion, and for learning about social and relationship aspects of Turner Syndrome. Look for the latest update of the conference program and more information  on our web site www.turnersyndrome.ca

Registration is open now! - see the registration form here. Hotel rooms are available at the conference rate of $119 / night - click here for online registration or call the hotel at 250.386.8721 or 1.800.663.7667

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TS Information Day Halifax October 2

The Turner Syndrome Society of Canada will be hosting an Information Day at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax on Saturday, October 2.

We are aiming to provide a chance for women and families affected by TS in the Maritimes to get together and share their stories; to hear updated medical information; and to discuss setting up a TS support group or groups in the Atlantic region. Dr. Beth Cummings will be giving an overview of health issues and TS, as well as a panel presentation on growth hormone.

Please contact the TSS office at 1-800-465-6744, or info@turnersyndrome.ca for a copy of the event brochure and registration form, or more information.

We hope to see you there!

Mark these dates: Conference 2010 May 14 - 16 in Ottawa

We are pleased to announce that the 29th Annual Conference of the Turner Syndrome Society of Canada will be held in Ottawa, on the weekend of May 14 - 16, 2010!

Come join us! - the Tulip Festival will be in full swing, the Ottawa Chapter is working on great ideas for activities and the conference planning committee is developing an informative program of speakers. And, of course, it is the opportunity of the year to meet with other TS families and women, to share experiences, a few laughs and mutual support.

Watch our website at www.turnersyndrome.ca for more program details.

Our New Web Site

We're very pleased at the Turner Syndrome Society of Canada to present our newly re-designed and updated website at www.turnersyndrome.ca.

Check back often for updates and useful resources. Please share your comments here and let us know what you think!

Calling All Authors

Calling All Authors

Your Opportunity to Contribute to an Anthology on life with Turner Syndrome

Claudette Beit-Aharon, a mother of a girl with TS is creating a book of essays written by women and girls who have Turner Syndrome. The aspiration of the book is to provide a view of TS as a challenge and opportunity. The focus will not be exclusively on medical problems, but on personal growth, understanding, and reflection.

Turner women and girls are encouraged to write and share in 2000 words or less, their tales of trial and triumph; perceptions of the world and life; views on fertility and sexuality; relationships with parents, friends, siblings and partners; and visions, dreams and reflections. From the submissions, we will be selecting approximately 40 essays, roughly equally divided between those from girls and women with TS.

There will be an appendix with medical info on TS, with references to online information, and a glossary of terms. Writers will not have to explain these details. Plus, contributors will have the opportunity to vote and may make suggestions on the title. The current working title is The Long and the Short of it: Turner Syndrome Women and girls share their insights.

Submissions or questions can be sent to Claudette Beit-Aharon at
Claudette.beitaharon@gmail.com