FARE - Medical Cannabis Networking

Join the Massachusetts Patient Advocacy Alliance as we launch our new networking event series that incorporates medical marijuana education and refreshments. This will be a first of its kind event hosted by MPAA and we invite everyone to participate. Have questions about how to become a patient? Want to learn about medical marijuana and how it may help you or your family member? Come network and learn about medical marijuana with MPAA and some of our dispensary supporters including Garden Remedies, In Good Health, Patriot Care, and Sage Naturals. We aren't calling it Fare for nothing, so expect some interesting and unique refreshments to enjoy as well. An example of the Fare available at the event, Richies Slush will be sponsoring the event with some of their Classic Italian Ice for attendees to enjoy! The event is 21+ only and completely free to attend but we ask that the dress code be business professional to business casual. Please no baseball caps. Collared shirts are required on men. Bring your business card or some other means to remain in contact with everyone you meet at the event. Pediatric patients are welcome, but please contact [email protected] first. The event venue is wheelchair accessible and right next to South Station in Boston so it is easily accessible by public transportation. WeWork requires all attendees to possess a Government Issued ID and check in with security before gaining entry to the 8th floor of the building. Event Title: Fare - Medical Cannabis Networking When: Thursday, June 15, 2017 6pm - 8pm Where: WeWork South Station at 745 Atlantic Ave. 8th Floor in Boston Event Summary: Expect great networking along with unique refreshments and a ton of educational materials about medical marijuana, how to become a patient, and the latest community action activities and updates. Attendees will also be able to meet several dispensary operators in the Commonwealth who will be tabling the event and learn about the services they provide to patients. RSVP for free here: https://fareflair.eventbrite.com Event Supporters Garden Remedies - Now Serving Patients in Newton Hours of Operation at 697 Washington Street Newton, MA 02458 Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm Phone 1-617-235-7215 “There has to be a better way.” That’s the reason Dr. Karen Munkacy founded Garden Remedies. For many patients in pain, and for those suffering from a wide array of chronic illnesses or injuries, it often seems maddeningly difficult to find the most effective remedy for managing their symptoms and enjoying a better quality of life. The use of medical marijuana is designed to address this challenge. It’s the mission of Garden Remedies to provide convenient access to safe, excellent-quality medical marijuana that helps patients find relief from a wide variety of debilitating symptoms and live fuller, more enjoyable lives. By offering medical marijuana products that are all natural and grown at our own cultivation facility, Garden Remedies is meeting the demand for a “far-better” alternative. Our Newton Massachusetts facility is designed to give patients a convenient, centrally-located dispensary where they can obtain medical marijuana from a knowledgeable, well-trained staff—and start experiencing the healing effects of a scientifically-validated remedy that is rooted in medicine. https://www.gardenremedies.org/ ---- In Good Health - Now Serving Patients in Brockton Hours of Operation at 1200 West Chestnut Street In Brockton, MA Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 9pm Saturday: 9am – 9pm Sunday: 9am – 6pm Phone: 1-508-682-1510 In January Of 2014, In Good Health, Inc. Was Approved To Begin The Initial Processes For Certification In The State Of Massachusetts As A Registered Marijuana Dispensary(RMD). We Committed Ourselves To Establishing A State-Of-The-Art Facility That Offers Medical Marijuana To Patients With Debilitating Conditions In The City Of Brockton And Its Surrounding Communities. In July Of 2015, We Received A Permit To Operate From Our Current 16,000-Square-Foot Location At 1200 West Chestnut Street In Brockton, MA. The Facility Is Discretely Located At The Rear Of The Building. We Serve The Brockton Community By Cultivating And Dispensing Medical Marijuana Products To Caregivers And Patients With Valid Medical Use Of Marijuana Program Registration Cards. http://www.ingoodhealthma.com/ ---- Patriot Care - Now Serving Patients in Boston and Lowell Hours of Operation at 70 Industrial Ave East Lowell: Open Mon-Fri 11-7, Sat 11-6, Sun 11-3 Lowell Phone: 1-978-289-1088 Hours of Operation at 21 Milk St. Boston: Open Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat-Sun 10-4 Boston Phone: 1-617-500-1375 Patriot Care is excited to provide the qualified patients of Massachusetts with a wide-variety of medicine-grade, naturally produced marijuana products for medical use with the highest quality customer service available. Patriot Care offers a variety of strains, which have been carefully selected to assist patients with a range of symptoms. Some products can increase energy, while others promote relaxation. Their staff provides guidance based on the patient’s needs and most patients discover certain strains that provide the best relief for their individual symptoms. https://patriotcare.org/ ---- Sage Naturals - Now Serving Patients in Cambridge Hours of Operation at 1001 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA Monday-Sunday 11AM to 9PM Phone: (844) 800-3610 Sage is not Big Pharma. At Sage Naturals, they take science very seriously but we also believe in taking a natural approach to creating medical marijuana products. The pharmaceutical drug industry wants to isolate active molecules and sell you pills and chemicals. Sage wants you to feel better naturally, instead. Sage grows premium cannabis at their cultivation facility. Consistently growing high-quality agricultural products indoors is hard, so they had to design a specialized and unique process for commercial marijuana cultivation before the first shovel hit the ground. Interested? Ask to see their specifications – they’re happy to share, because they believe in open source. https://sagecannabis.org/ ---- Event FAQ What is the Massachusetts Patient Advocacy Alliance? Massachusetts Patient Advocacy Alliance represents the coalition of patients, providers and organizations that worked together to pass the ballot measure Question 3 in 2012 to legalize medical marijuana and establish a safely regulated medical marijuana program throughout the Commonwealth. MPAA is the primary stakeholder regarding the implementation of the Massachusetts medical marijuana program and we work with our base of over 15,000 supporters to impact safe access through educational endeavors and direct advocacy in cities and towns across MA. http://www.compassionforpatients.com/ Will there be medical marijuana at this event? No. This is a non-consumption event. No medical marijuana is allowed to be consumed, exchanged, procured, or viewable by attendees of the event. Please focus on networking and making lasting relationships. Is this event open to the public? Yes this event is free to attend for anyone interested in learning about the medical marijuana program in Massachusetts and enjoy some networking. Who Attends? We welcome everyone to attend interested in learning about cannabis as medicine, where to access medical marijuana, and how individuals and family members can help their loved ones access medical cannabis. What are my transportation/parking options? There is an underground parking garage accessible by South Street located in the building as well as more parking in the area and potential street parking available. If you need to carpool let us know by contacting [email protected]. The venue is easily accessible by public transportation because of its close proximity to Boston's South Station. Why should I attend? We encourage everyone to attend who thinks they might be a candidate for medical marijuana or their loved one might benefit from cannabis. Information is power and learning about medical cannabis and its benefits can lead to positive outcomes in many instances for patients suffering from a wide range of debilitating conditions. Want us to host an event near you? We plan on having events in various locations around Massachusetts. If you're interested in sponsoring this event or supporting future medical marijuana focused events in different locations around the state, please email Nichole Snow at [email protected] How can I get the most from this event? This is a networking event so bring your business card or some other means to stay in contact with the people you meet. Instagram / Twitter / Facebook Tips One of the best ways to connect with fellow participants at our events is to use common hashtags when tweeting, facebooking, or instagramming about the event. Don't forget to take photos and share them with everyone using the hastags below. #MassPatients #RememberSafeAccess #SafeAccessNow #PatientsFirst #MMJFirst #MPAAFare About WeWork South Station In the historic Leather District, our lively Boston office space reflects the energy and drive of the surrounding neighborhood. In an 11-story brick building with a striking corner turret, this modern coworking space spans nine levels with plenty of amenities. Relax on leather furnishings in the ample common areas, meet with clients in the more than two dozen conference rooms, or gather your whole team in the brainstorming room. https://www.wework.com/buildings/south-station--boston--MA Legal Disclaimer Views or opinions expressed by speakers or sponsors at our local Massachusetts Patient Advocacy Alliance (MPAA) educational events do not necessarily express the opinion or views of the MPAA organization or MPAA Foundation and we do not take responsibility for the views expressed or the actions of speakers or sponsors at our local events. The MPAA does not distribute or consume cannabis in any form at our events.