Events › Narcolepsy and Sleep Disorders Workshop -- A Town Hall Presented by Wake Up Narcolepsy

DUE TO PARKING ISSUES SURROUNDING THE "CRUISIN'" EVENT ON JUNE 21, THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD IN THE SHERWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT'S COMMUNITY ROOM. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS LOCATED AT 20495 SW BORCHERS DRIVE IN SHERWOOD, AND HAS AMPLE FREE PARKING.

Learn about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders in this engaging town hall brought to you by the national organization Wake Up Narcolepsy, which offers valuable information, resources and community support for those living with or affected by sleep disorders. Arielle L. Leonard Hodges, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Communication Studies Department at George Fox University will speak on communication strategies for managing invisible chronic illnesses with a focus on disclosure, self-advocacy and navigating personal and professional conversations. Everyone is welcome to attend this free drop-in workshop. Please register online here so we have estimates on attendance, and we can email you a reminder before the event.

Estimated Timeline of Events -- Saturday, June 21 -- 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• 11:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.: Introduction, Panelists discussion of Sleep Disorders, and a brief Q&A
• 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.:  Learning activities and casual conversation
• 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.: Guided Support Groups
• 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Back and Forth Discussion with Panelists and Closing Statements