In consideration of concerns over the Coronavirus and given that much of our membership is at higher risk (generally older and many with additional health issues), the CSDA leadership has canceled our in-person meetings at the Laurel library until further notice. A few virtual meetings are planned.
For when in-person meetings resume:
Do not wear fragrances to any CSDA event, including personal care products and various laundry products! Anyone having a detectable fragrance may be asked to leave!
Also, as some of our members are Electromagnetically Sensitive, please turn off cell/smart phones, tablets, and ALL electronics (the only electronic / computer equipment allowed to be operated will be those required by our speaker for their presentation).
Our meetings are free and open to the public. Attendees are asked to come to our in-person meetings scent-free. If you’d like to be on our Meeting Notification List, send an email to w.black@verizon.net .
To recommend speakers to our Vice President and Speakers Chair, call Debby Roy at 301 725 5482.
Location: The Maryland City Library, 3501 Russett Common, Laurel, MD.
DIRECTIONS: From the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, head west on Route 198 less than 1/4 mile, then turn right at the first traffic light onto Russett Green East. Go past the Wal-Mart entrance, then turn left onto Russett Common. The library is on the left.
Please note that the BW Parkway heading north from the Washington Beltway is also often backed up and very slow on a Saturday afternoon. Also note that an alternative of Rt. 198 (from I-95) through Laurel can also be somewhat slow. Either way, try to give yourself plenty of extra time. Early birds get to talk with friends old and new. Personal plea: The only way we can continue to have speakers willing to come talk to us, is if we have a good turnout of members and guests at our meetings. Please attend. This is your chance to learn from our speakers and each other, and socialize with others with chemical sensitivities — those who truly understand what each of us are dealing with. This is a rare opportunity in our world, please take advantage of it.
Personal plea from our CSDA Vice-President: The only way we can continue to have speakers willing to come talk to us, is if we have a good turnout of members and guests at our meetings. Please attend. This is your chance to learn from our speakers and each other, and socialize with others with chemical sensitivities — those who truly understand what each of us are dealing with. This is a rare opportunity in our world, please take advantage of it.
Previous meetings
March 4, 2023 we had a Zoom presentation by Dr. Susan Black, MD, entitled “Environmentally Acquired Illnesses: The case for Mold as a Biotoxin illness.”
Dr. Black’s presentation covered Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) – Biotoxin / Mold Illnesses and included Diagnosis and Treatment of CIRS, and Steps for Regaining Health with Biotoxin / Mold Illnesses.
CSDA held a special Zoom meeting on June 14 at 7:00 pm (Eastern time) featuring a presentation by Albert Donnay, MS, MHS, Consulting Toxicologist titled: “DIY Methods of Monitoring and Modulating Cancers and Other Conditions Caused by Carbon Monoxide (CO)” and will included a quick review/infographics of CO’s connection to Multi-Sensory Sensitivity / Chemical Sensitivity.