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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Thursday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am
A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.
We will meet in person at the clubhouse.
If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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IN PERSON: Family & Friends (Drop In)
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am (Drop In)
(Register and then Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)
A drop in support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. After registering, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.
If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting before attending.
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Advance Care Planning (PUBLIC)
Time
3:00 PM
Location
Gilda’s Club (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, WI 53562)
1st Thursdays in March, May, Sept., and Nov. @ 3-4:30pm CT
In Person at Gilda's Club Madison 7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, WI 53562
THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS!
Make you own health care decisions. Advance care planning is one of the best gifts you can give to yourself and to your loved ones. It takes courage to plan ahead and think about a time in the future when you may not be able to make healthcare decisions
for yourself or you are not able to communicate your preferences. By planning ahead, you can find comfort that your current and future care preferences are in writing and will guide your loved ones so they will not have the burden of guessing what
you would want during if you could not speak for yourself about medical decisions. Learn more about how you can make your own health care decisions through written and verbal communication with your medical team and family.
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Breast Cancer Support
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Zoom
Meets Monthly on the 1st Thursday @ 6pm - 7:30pm via Zoom
This group is for anyone with a breast cancer diagnosis or who has completed treatment. All stages welcome. Come to connect with others, gather resources, ask questions, and feel supported by others who understand. Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Qigong for Health and Vitality
Time
9:00 AM
Location
ZOOM
Mondays, 9-9:45am via Zoom
Set your best intentions. Release tension.
Qigong (Chi-Gung) helps you cultivate your ‘healer within’, improves your balance and strengthens your immune system with flowing movements and breathwork that connect you to the healing energy of our natural world. Start your week by releasing stagnant
energy, finding your flow and nurturing your life’s vitality.
For all ability levels. May be performed standing or sitting. Have your mat handy.
Instructor: Sandy Salvo, is a certified Qigong Instructor through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She enjoys helping people find joy in movement and connection with their innate healing powers.
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Monday @ 9:00am- 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.
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Virtual - New Member Meeting
Time
11:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Are you looking to get started with Gilda's Club?
Join us for a group ZOOM New Member Meeting.
This meeting will discuss the resources Gilda's Club has to offer and get you started as a Gilda's Club member.
*If you do not wish to meet in a group setting, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org to schedule an individual New Member Meeting.
Questions? Please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Sun Safety and What’s New in Melanoma Care Today (PUBLIC)
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, WI 53562) OR ZOOM
Monday, May 5 at 6-7:30pm CT
In person at Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, WI) or via Zoom
Hear from top melanoma specialist, Dr. Mark Albertini, what is on the horizon for melanoma care. He will be joined by Dr. Gloria Xu to offer sun safety tips, as summer is coming.
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Gentle Yoga
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Clubhouse/ Zoom
Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom
LEE DRAPP
A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.
This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.
Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Therapeutic Art: Altered Book Journal
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, WI 53562)
Tues, May 6 @ 10am-12pm
In Person at Gilda's Club Madison
7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562
Description:
Join fellow Gilda’s Club members to explore a unique journaling technique using altered books. Altered books are existing books that have been creatively repurposed and transformed into works of art. Altered books can be used to explore a variety of art mediums and/or can be used as a helpful coping tool. Artists use various techniques such as cutting, gluing, painting, drawing, collaging, and burning to alter the book's appearance and meaning.
Bring an existing book from home OR choose a book from a variety of options offered. In this creative art workshop you will complete a journal page and learn about a handful of techniques to spark your creativity for future pages you can create at home.
Spaces are limited & registration is required.
Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org
Please Note:
- Workshops are not designed to be a step by step. We will be exploring a variety of techniques and materials to give you the opportunity to create a one-of-a kind project.
- Art materials are provided (unless otherwise noted)
- Please bring any supplies from home you’d like to incorporate into your artwork/s
About Linn-Miller:
Molly Linn-Miller has been working as a registered art therapist for 15 years. She provided art therapy and
support for both individuals and groups. She works with a variety of populations including families living with cancer, those recovering from substance abuse, adults with autism and pre-school aged children.
Molly paints large-scale murals and makes mixed-media art using fiber and other natural materials. In addition to art-making she enjoys hiking with her husband, two boys, and pup, Eddy, cooking and eating with her girlfriends and playing ultimate frisbee.
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Family Night Dinner
Time
5:30 PM
Location
Gilda's Club Clubhouse (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton WI)
Family Night
Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7PM
A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.
If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.
Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.
During this time we offer groups for kids and teens of all ages to connect with other kids/teens who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.
We provide a space for their supporting adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.
If you, your kids or teens, are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Family and Friends
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually This support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis.
Come to be supported by others in the same role.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. To register please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call (608) 828-8880.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Tai Chi: Evenings
Time
7:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Relaxation and Guided Imagery
Time
12:00 PM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562) OR ZOOM
Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via In Person or Zoom NO RGI on 8/7
Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!
Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Knit Karma
Time
1:30 PM
Wednesdays @1:30-2:30pm
In Person at Gilda's Club
Knitting can decrease stress, increase self-esteem, and improve focus and memory. It is not about performance or perfection. Gilda's Knit Karma Club serves as a welcome opportunity to experience the health benefits of knitting while finding friendship
along the way.
All fiber artists are welcome! Crochet, embroidery, slow stitching, you name it! Snag a beverage, perhaps a snack and join us.
Bring your own project, or we have yarn, needles and ideas. All skill levels are welcome.
From our instructor Shari Porte "I began knitting in my 30's. Over the years, I have knitted many sweaters that are a bit oversized, scarves that are a tad too long, and gloves that are fingerless. I am an above average knitter but not a master knitter. Present day, I like to keep it simpler and knit straightforward scarves while I stream. I am looking forward to meeting up with other knitters, marveling at their choices of color and texture, and helping to rescue a dropped stitch or two :-)"
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Remembrance Ceremony
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Gilda's Club Madison (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, WI 53562)
Join us for our annual Gilda's Club Remembrance Ceremony. This is an opportunity to honor those who have died in the Gilda's Club community over the last year. This event will be held outdoors at the Gilda’s Club Clubhouse, weather permitting. In the case of rain, we will be meeting in the community room.
Questions? Contact Elizabeth at
Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org
or call 608-828-8875.
Schedule
6-6:30pm
Activity Table: Memory Rock Painting (paint and decorate a rock with the loved one's name)
Activity Table: Sunflower Seed Planting (decorate a pot, place soil, and plant a seed)
6:30-7pm
Remembrance Ceremony (share a photo, poem, story, memories, words, and/or other items of the loved one. Placing of rock in the memory garden)
7-7:30pm
Light snacks, visiting
Activity Table: Writing a Letter to My Loved One
Activity Table: Relaxation and Guided Imagery Calming Light
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Thursday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am
A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.
We will meet in person at the clubhouse.
If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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IN PERSON: Family & Friends (Drop In)
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am (Drop In)
(Register and then Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)
A drop in support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. After registering, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.
If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting before attending.
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Basic Fly Casting
Time
12:00 PM
Location
7907 UW Health Ct., Middleton, WI
BASIC FLY CASTING
Thurs. May 8 noon - 2 pm Curious about fly fishing? About casting? What's the buzz all about?
The fly-casting session on May 8th will be led by Katherine Ford and her husband Dave Ford, through Lineworkers — the education arm of the Deer Creek Sports and Conservation Club.
They are excited to offer a gentle and fun introduction to fly casting, with the goal of getting everyone ready for a casual fishing outing on May 22, where we’ll try our hand at picking up a few panfish.
This isn’t about expert-level casting — it’s simply a chance to learn the basics in a low-pressure, encouraging setting. Bring a buddy, or meet someone here! OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS.
Both Dave and Kathy have completed the Wisconsin DNR’s Angler Education and R3 Instructor Training Course, and we’ve reached the Bronze level in Fly Fishers International’s Skills Development Program. While we’re not certified casting instructors, we’ve
trained under a Certified Casting Instructor and love sharing what we’ve learned.
We’ll keep things simple, practical, and supportive — helping everyone feel confident enough to step up to the water and enjoy the experience. Equipment will be provided. We will be at the Clubhouse.
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Young Adult Cancer Support
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Meets Monthly on the 2nd Thursday @ 6pm - 7:30pm via Zoom
This networking group is for young adults (ages 18-45) in Wisconsin that have been diagnosed with cancer before age 40—any stage, any cancer, anywhere in your experience. This group gives young adults the opportunity to meet others similar to themselves,
and like all of our support groups is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Everyday Adventures: Spring Ephemerals Hike
Time
10:30 AM
Location
Aldo Leopold Nature Center (330 Femrite Dr, Monona, WI 53716)
Friday, May 9, 2025 @ 10:30am-12 pm
Aldo Leopold Nature Center at 330 Femrite Dr., Monona, WI 53716
Join us on a spring ephemerals hike! Early May is the perfect time to see the transition between early and mid-spring wildflowers. We could see bloodroot, Virginia bluebells, trout lilies, and more! These wildflowers only appear for a short window
each spring.
We will hike at a slow pace so that we can take in all of the spring beauty we see. Please be prepared with long pants, insect protection, sturdy shoes, water, and sunscreen.
Questions? Contact Elizabeth at elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or 608-828-8875
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Write to Heal
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Monthly on 2nd Sat @ 9am-10:30am CT via Zoom
Have you or someone you love experienced cancer? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with either your own health issues or another person's as their caregiver? Do you believe in the power of story and its healing ability? Narrative medicine can empower people to speak and write their truth. Through the experience of being vulnerable and sharing your own story, you may find a common bond with others.
Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org
What You'll Need:
- Pens, pencils, or whatever writing tool you like
- Paper/journal
- Laptop/tablet if you prefer to type
About the Facilitator:
Jamie Steckelberg is a ten-year cancer survivor and Gilda’s Club member. She also was a caregiver for
both parents Bob and Elma during their cancer journeys. During chemotherapy while perusing the books at Gilda’s, she encountered a book entitled When Words Heal by Sharon Bray on how to create and facilitate writing groups using the Amherst Writer
and Artist method. Within months after chemo had ended, she became an Amherst Writer and Artist facilitator of Write to Heal, a writing group for cancer survivors and caregivers at Gilda’s Club in Middleton, WI. Her daughter Josie has been an integral
part of Jamie’s healing not only through shaving her own head but also by painting and pouring mud on her mother’s head. A poet and English Instructor at Madison College, Jamie also enjoys thrifting and creating art with Josie.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Monday @ 9:00am- 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.
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IN PERSON New Member Meeting
Time
4:30 PM
Location
Gilda's Club House, 7907 UW Health Ct., Middleton
Have you or someone you loved been given a cancer diagnosis? Are you looking for a space to connect with others who understand?
Join us for an in person group new member meeting. We'll take some time to talk about the resources available at Gilda's Club Madison, then take a short tour of the clubhouse.
Meet at the Clubhouse located at 7907 UW Ct, Middleton, WI.
Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880
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Blood Cancer Support
Time
5:30 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Meets Monthly on the 2nd Monday @ 5:30pm - 7pm via Zoom
This group is for anyone with a blood cancer (leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma) and their supporters. A space to ask questions, share resources and be with others who understand.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
This group is made possible, in part, by a grant from Incyte.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Living with Loss
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Zoom
Living with Loss Support Group
Second Monday of the Month from 6-7:30pm virtually
Support group for adults who are grieving a death due to cancer. Come together with others who are also experiencing a loss, to support one another and gain understanding of your own grief.
If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club's professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to those within the state of Wisconsin.
Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Gentle Yoga
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Clubhouse/ Zoom
Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom
LEE DRAPP
A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.
This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.
Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Family Night Dinner
Time
5:30 PM
Location
Gilda's Club Clubhouse (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton WI)
Family Night
Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7PM
A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.
If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.
Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.
During this time we offer groups for kids and teens of all ages to connect with other kids/teens who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.
We provide a space for their supporting adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.
If you, your kids or teens, are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Family and Friends
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually This support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis.
Come to be supported by others in the same role.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. To register please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call (608) 828-8880.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Tai Chi: Evenings
Time
7:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Relaxation and Guided Imagery
Time
12:00 PM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562) OR ZOOM
Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via In Person or Zoom NO RGI on 8/7
Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!
Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Knit Karma
Time
1:00 PM
Wednesdays @1:30-2:30pm
In Person at Gilda's Club
Knitting can decrease stress, increase self-esteem, and improve focus and memory. It is not about performance or perfection. Gilda's Knit Karma Club serves as a welcome opportunity to experience the health benefits of knitting while finding friendship
along the way.
All fiber artists are welcome! Crochet, embroidery, slow stitching, you name it! Snag a beverage, perhaps a snack and join us.
Bring your own project, or we have yarn, needles and ideas. All skill levels are welcome.
From our instructor Shari Porte "I began knitting in my 30's. Over the years, I have knitted many sweaters that are a bit oversized, scarves that are a tad too long, and gloves that are fingerless. I am an above average knitter but not a master knitter. Present day, I like to keep it simpler and knit straightforward scarves while I stream. I am looking forward to meeting up with other knitters, marveling at their choices of color and texture, and helping to rescue a dropped stitch or two :-)"
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BollyBeat with Manisha
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Community Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton) and Zoom
Bollybeat with Manisha
In Person at Gilda's Club or Virtually on Zoom!
Wednesdays May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18 from 6-6:30pm
Community Salad 6:30-7:30pm
Get your groove on and experience BollyBeat, a Bollywood inspired dance/zumba style class which integrates fitness with dynamic choreography, set to upbeat music. Expect to follow dance routines that are engaging and fun. A perfect
mix of dynamic moves and infectious music that feels more like a party than exercise!
Meet Your Instructor: Manisha Bhargava is a health and wellness coach, a professional Indian dancer, hatha-yoga teacher and Bollywood dance-fitness instructor. Manisha is a trained dancer and was a performing and empaneled artist with
the Indian council for cultural relations.
At the end of this workout, we'll have a Community Salad meal. Gilda's will provide lettuce and dressings. You bring a topping of any kind.
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Community Salad
Time
6:30 PM
Location
Community Room
Community Salad
In the Gilda's Club Community Room
6:30-7:30pm
Join us for some time together with others in the Gilda's Club Community.
We will provide lettuce and dressings; you bring a topping to share. We ask that it be prepped and ready to serve when you arrive.
Any type of salad topping is welcome. You do not need to attend BollyBeat to attend this activity
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Thursday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am
A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.
We will meet in person at the clubhouse.
If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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IN PERSON: Family & Friends (Drop In)
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am (Drop In)
(Register and then Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)
A drop in support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. After registering, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.
If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting before attending.
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Everyday Adventures: Soup & a Stroll
Time
11:45 AM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, WI 53562)
Soup & a Stroll
Thursday, May 15th 11:45am-1:30 pm
Meeting in the Gilda's Club Community Room
Join us at Gilda's Club for a lunch followed by a stroll down the Pheasant Branch Trail. We will meet starting at 11:415am for lunch and meeting one another. Then at 12:30pm we will walk the trail for an hour. We will do an out and back seeing how far we can
get before we need to turn around. The trail is paved and generally cleared off, but please bring anything to support your walk : proper footwear, walking sticks, water.
You are welcome to come only for soup and visiting with others, there is no requirement to walk.
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Virtual - New Member Meeting
Time
4:30 PM
Location
Zoom
Are you looking to get started with Gilda's Club?
Join us for a group ZOOM New Member Meeting.
This meeting will discuss the resources Gilda's Club has to offer and get you started as a Gilda's Club member.
*If you do not wish to meet in a group setting, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org to schedule an individual New Member Meeting.
Questions? Please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Cooking Class: Chow Mein
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Thursday, May 15 @ 6pm Central via Zoom
Description:
Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make Chow Mein, with options for chicken, beef, or vegetables. You can follow along and cook during class, or just observe as a lecture.
What You'll Need:
- - Ingredients & Prep: If you’ll be cooking this dish along with the chef during class: Read through the Recipe Packet (PDF),
purchase any ingredients you need, and complete the prep work before class begins.
About Chef Michael Solovey:
Chef Michael Solovey started cooking at a young age under the tutelage of his Mother, a refined,
self-taught culinarian. He would later graduate magna cum laude from Le Cordon Bleu at Scottsdale Culinary Institute before moving to Shanghai, China in 2008. Over the course of five years working in the food and beverage industry in Asia, Chef Michael
played various roles in opening 24 food and beverage establishments including his very own Eastern European inspired restaurant, Bloc.
In the past seven years, Michael has served as Resident Chef for Sur La Table and Chef/Cooking School Director for The Boelter Companies in Glendale, Wisconsin. He is now the owner of Sage Harvest Cooking School.
He has taught over 1,800 classes to over 10,000 students. His pedagogy implements approachable science to help his students understand why different cooking techniques render a variety of results in the kitchen; all for the sake of developing students'
culinary instinct. Although Chef Michael personally writes and curates all of the recipes used in his classes, his approach is decidedly anti-recipe as his aim is to empower everyone from the novice foodie to the seasoned industry professional to
take confident control of their diet, health, and wellness by cooking amazing food.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Qigong for Health and Vitality
Time
9:00 AM
Location
ZOOM
Mondays, 9-9:45am via Zoom
Set your best intentions. Release tension.
Qigong (Chi-Gung) helps you cultivate your ‘healer within’, improves your balance and strengthens your immune system with flowing movements and breathwork that connect you to the healing energy of our natural world. Start your week by releasing stagnant
energy, finding your flow and nurturing your life’s vitality.
For all ability levels. May be performed standing or sitting. Have your mat handy.
Instructor: Sandy Salvo, is a certified Qigong Instructor through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She enjoys helping people find joy in movement and connection with their innate healing powers.
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Monday @ 9:00am- 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.
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Virtual - New Member Meeting
Time
10:30 AM
Location
Zoom
Are you looking to get started with Gilda's Club?
Join us for a group ZOOM New Member Meeting.
This meeting will discuss the resources Gilda's Club has to offer and get you started as a Gilda's Club member.
*If you do not wish to meet in a group setting, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org to schedule an individual New Member Meeting.
Questions? Please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Gentle Yoga
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Clubhouse/ Zoom
Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom
LEE DRAPP
A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.
This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.
Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Therapeutic Art: Symbols of Gratitude - Gratitude Jar
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, WI 53562)
Tues, May 20 @ 10am-12pm
In Person at Gilda's Club Madison
7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562
Description:
Join fellow Gilda’s Club members to explore a unique journaling technique using gratitude. Join in a discussion about the meaning of gratitude and explore symbols that represent what we are grateful for. Using materials of your choice
create symbols to add to a gratitude jar. Explore the "attitude of gratitude" and learn how using gratitude can be a helpful coping skill in times when we are struggling.
Spaces are limited & registration is required.
Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org
Please Note:
- Workshops are not designed to be a step by step. We will be exploring a variety of techniques and materials to give you the opportunity to create a one-of-a kind project.
- Art materials are provided (unless otherwise noted)
- Please bring any supplies from home you’d like to incorporate into your artwork/s
About Linn-Miller:
Molly Linn-Miller has been working as a registered art therapist for 15 years. She provided art therapy and
support for both individuals and groups. She works with a variety of populations including families living with cancer, those recovering from substance abuse, adults with autism and pre-school aged children.
Molly paints large-scale murals and makes mixed-media art using fiber and other natural materials. In addition to art-making she enjoys hiking with her husband, two boys, and pup, Eddy, cooking and eating with her girlfriends and playing ultimate frisbee.
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Moving Forward
Time
12:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
NEW DAY AND TIME STARTING TUESDAY, MARCH 18
Meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday from NOON to 1pm
Monthly gathering for those who have completed treatment- weeks, or years ago. There will be discussions and presentations focusing on your survivorship, and its challenges.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Family Night Dinner
Time
5:30 PM
Location
Gilda's Club Clubhouse (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton WI)
Family Night
Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7PM
A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.
If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.
Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.
During this time we offer groups for kids and teens of all ages to connect with other kids/teens who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.
We provide a space for their supporting adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.
If you, your kids or teens, are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Family and Friends
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually This support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis.
Come to be supported by others in the same role.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. To register please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call (608) 828-8880.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Tough Friends Art Club for Young Adults (May 20, 2025) - Faux Stained Glass
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
@ 4:00-6:30pm Pacific / 6:00-8:30pm Central / 7:00-9:30pm Eastern
An interactive online workshop where you'll learn about an artist and their creative process, create your own art, and meet some awesome young adult cancer friends. Plus there will be opportunities to win prizes!
This event is for young adults (ages 18-45) that have been diagnosed with cancer before age 40—any stage, any cancer, anywhere in your cancer experience.
Presented by Gilda's Club Madison and Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee.
Theme:Faux Stained Glass
- Registrants in the United States will receive a supply kit in the mail, including special Gallery Glass paints, plastic surfaces, and patterns.
Space is limited and registration is required.
This Workshop is now FULL
Waiting List: To sign up for our waiting list and receive notifications about future workshops, please complete this form.
Questions? Email marc@gildasclubmadison.org
Materials You'll Need:
- Mailed supply kit (including special Gallery Glass paints, plastic surfaces, patterns, etc)
- Tape
- Toothpicks
- Table covering to protect the surface you're working on from paint, and a smock or older clothing
- Blank paper and a marker/pen/or pencil for other activities
This workshop is made possible, in part, by our friends at Cancer Support Community St. Louis, and I'm Not Done Yet Foundation
About Our Host: Chelsey Gomez
Chelsey Gomez is a 34 year old artist and two time cancer survivor of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. She
is the owner of the cancer awareness brand “Ohyouresotough” which sells humorous nontraditional cancer products on Etsy.
She has also developed an online community on Instagram, which aims to change the way society views cancer patients, especially young adult cancer patients. She
resides in Florida with her husband Michael and her 9 year old daughter Luna.
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Tai Chi: Evenings
Time
7:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Relaxation and Guided Imagery
Time
12:00 PM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562) OR ZOOM
Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via In Person or Zoom NO RGI on 8/7
Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!
Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Knit Karma
Time
1:00 PM
Wednesdays @1:30-2:30pm
In Person at Gilda's Club
Knitting can decrease stress, increase self-esteem, and improve focus and memory. It is not about performance or perfection. Gilda's Knit Karma Club serves as a welcome opportunity to experience the health benefits of knitting while finding friendship
along the way.
All fiber artists are welcome! Crochet, embroidery, slow stitching, you name it! Snag a beverage, perhaps a snack and join us.
Bring your own project, or we have yarn, needles and ideas. All skill levels are welcome.
From our instructor Shari Porte "I began knitting in my 30's. Over the years, I have knitted many sweaters that are a bit oversized, scarves that are a tad too long, and gloves that are fingerless. I am an above average knitter but not a master knitter. Present day, I like to keep it simpler and knit straightforward scarves while I stream. I am looking forward to meeting up with other knitters, marveling at their choices of color and texture, and helping to rescue a dropped stitch or two :-)"
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BollyBeat with Manisha
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Community Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton) and Zoom
Bollybeat with Manisha
In Person at Gilda's Club or Virtually on Zoom!
Wednesdays May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18 from 6-6:30pm Community Salad 6:30-7:30pm
Get your groove on and experience BollyBeat, a Bollywood inspired dance/zumba style class which integrates fitness with dynamic choreography, set to upbeat music. Expect to follow dance routines that are engaging and fun. A perfect
mix of dynamic moves and infectious music that feels more like a party than exercise!
Meet Your Instructor: Manisha Bhargava is a health and wellness coach, a professional Indian dancer, hatha-yoga teacher and Bollywood dance-fitness instructor. Manisha is a trained dancer and was a performing and empaneled artist with
the Indian council for cultural relations. At the end of this workout, we'll have a Community Salad meal. Gilda's will provide lettuce and dressings. You bring a topping of any kind.
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Prostate Support Group
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Zoom
Meets Monthly: 3rd Wednesday, 6-7:30 pm
Support group for anyone who has received a prostate cancer diagnosis. Open to anyone at any stage. Supporters/partners are welcome.
SPECIAL SPEAKER - ON WED. APRIL 16
We are thrilled to have Dr. David Jarrard, from UW Health will share new developments in treatment.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Tough Friends Art Club for Young Adults (May 21, 2025) - Faux Stained Glass
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
@ 4:00-6:30pm Pacific / 6:00-8:30pm Central / 7:00-9:30pm Eastern
An interactive online workshop where you'll learn about an artist and their creative process, create your own art, and meet some awesome young adult cancer friends. Plus there will be opportunities to win prizes!
This event is for young adults (ages 18-45) that have been diagnosed with cancer before age 40—any stage, any cancer, anywhere in your cancer experience.
Presented by Gilda's Club Madison and Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee.
Theme:Faux Stained Glass
- Registrants in the United States will receive a supply kit in the mail, including special Gallery Glass paints, plastic surfaces, and patterns.
Space is limited and registration is required.
This Workshop is now FULL
Waiting List: To sign up for our waiting list and receive notifications about future workshops, please complete this form.
Questions? Email marc@gildasclubmadison.org
Materials You'll Need:
- Mailed supply kit (including special Gallery Glass paints, plastic surfaces, patterns, etc)
- Tape
- Toothpicks
- Table covering to protect the surface you're working on from paint, and a smock or older clothing
- Blank paper and a marker/pen/or pencil for other activities
This workshop is made possible, in part, by our friends at Cancer Support Community St. Louis, and I'm Not Done Yet Foundation
About Our Host: Chelsey Gomez
Chelsey Gomez is a 34 year old artist and two time cancer survivor of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. She is
the owner of the cancer awareness brand “Ohyouresotough” which sells humorous nontraditional cancer products on Etsy.
She has also developed an online community on Instagram, which aims to change the way society views cancer patients, especially young adult cancer patients. She resides
in Florida with her husband Michael and her 9 year old daughter Luna.
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Community Salad
Time
6:30 PM
Location
Community Room
Community Salad
In the Gilda's Club Community Room
6:30-7:30pm
Join us for some time together with others in the Gilda's Club Community.
We will provide lettuce and dressings; you bring a topping to share. We ask that it be prepped and ready to serve when you arrive.
Any type of salad topping is welcome. You do not need to attend BollyBeat to attend this activity
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Thursday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am
A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.
We will meet in person at the clubhouse.
If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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IN PERSON: Family & Friends (Drop In)
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am (Drop In)
(Register and then Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)
A drop in support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. After registering, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.
If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting before attending.
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Fly Casting On the Water
Time
12:00 PM
Location
Lakeview Park, 6300 Mendota Ave., Middleton
Join Kathy and Dave Ford for a casual day of fishing at Middelton's Lakeview Park. We will practice fly casting, and maybe even catch a pan fish or two.
A WI fishing license is required. You can get one at widnr.gov. A one day license is $8.
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GI Cancer Support Group
Time
4:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
New Day and Time Monthly Group Meeting 4th Thursday: 4:00pm-5:30 PM Virtually
Support for people with GI cancer diagnosis and their supporters. This includes cancers of the esophagus, pancreas, stomach, colon, rectum, anus, liver, biliary system, and small intestine.
Come to share resources, ask questions, and be with people who have been through similar experiences.
This group is sponsored by Exact Sciences.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Gynecological Cancer Support
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Zoom
Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday from 6pm - 7:30pm
Support group for anyone who has received a gynecological cancer diagnosis. Open to anyone, at any stage, or time in/out of treatment. Come to ask questions, share your experience, support one another, and feel supported.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Young Adult Cancer Group: Check-In
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Meets Monthly on the 4th Thursday @ 6pm - 7:00pm via Zoom
This is an additional opportunity for us to check-in with each other in a small group setting. This group is for young adults (ages 18-45) in Wisconsin that have been diagnosed with cancer before age 40—any stage, any cancer, anywhere in your experience.
This group is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional.
Registered attendees will receive instructions and link to join the meeting via email.
Questions? Email: program@gildasclubmadison.org.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Cooking Class: Beet and Quinoa Tabbouleh
Time
11:00 AM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Friday, May 23 @ 11am Central via Zoom
Description:
Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make a delicious Beet and Quinoa Tabbouleh salad.You can follow along and cook during class, or just observe as a lecture.
What You'll Need:
- - Ingredients & Prep: We'll add a recipe packet closer to the class date and will email a copy to all registered attendees.
About Chef Michael Solovey:
Chef Michael Solovey started cooking at a young age under the tutelage of his Mother, a refined,
self-taught culinarian. He would later graduate magna cum laude from Le Cordon Bleu at Scottsdale Culinary Institute before moving to Shanghai, China in 2008. Over the course of five years working in the food and beverage industry in Asia, Chef Michael
played various roles in opening 24 food and beverage establishments including his very own Eastern European inspired restaurant, Bloc.
In the past seven years, Michael has served as Resident Chef for Sur La Table and Chef/Cooking School Director for The Boelter Companies in Glendale, Wisconsin. He is now the owner of Sage Harvest Cooking School.
He has taught over 1,800 classes to over 10,000 students. His pedagogy implements approachable science to help his students understand why different cooking techniques render a variety of results in the kitchen; all for the sake of developing students'
culinary instinct. Although Chef Michael personally writes and curates all of the recipes used in his classes, his approach is decidedly anti-recipe as his aim is to empower everyone from the novice foodie to the seasoned industry professional to
take confident control of their diet, health, and wellness by cooking amazing food.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Closed in observance of Memorial Day
Time
12:00 AM
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Gentle Yoga
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Clubhouse/ Zoom
Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom
LEE DRAPP
A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.
This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.
Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Therapeutic Art: Bleeding Tissue Paper
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, WI 53562)
Tues, May 27 @ 10am-12pm
In Person at Gilda's Club Madison
7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562
Description:
Join fellow Gilda’s club members to explore the art medium of bleeding tissue paper. Similar to watercolor, the tissue paper will bleed color to a paper surface when wet. Learn a variety of techniques as you experiment with mixing vivid colors and textures to create a one-of-a-kind artwork.
As we work, explore the theme of open-mindedness. What are some things you have recently tried to help open your mind?
Spaces are limited & registration is required.
Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org
Please Note:
- Workshops are not designed to be a step by step. We will be exploring a variety of techniques and materials to give you the opportunity to create a one-of-a kind project.
- Art materials are provided (unless otherwise noted)
- Please bring any supplies from home you’d like to incorporate into your artwork/s
About Linn-Miller:
Molly Linn-Miller has been working as a registered art therapist for 15 years. She provided art therapy and
support for both individuals and groups. She works with a variety of populations including families living with cancer, those recovering from substance abuse, adults with autism and pre-school aged children.
Molly paints large-scale murals and makes mixed-media art using fiber and other natural materials. In addition to art-making she enjoys hiking with her husband, two boys, and pup, Eddy, cooking and eating with her girlfriends and playing ultimate frisbee.
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Family Night Dinner
Time
5:30 PM
Location
Gilda's Club Clubhouse (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton WI)
Family Night
Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7PM
A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.
If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.
Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.
During this time we offer groups for kids and teens of all ages to connect with other kids/teens who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.
We provide a space for their supporting adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.
If you, your kids or teens, are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Family and Friends
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually This support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis.
Come to be supported by others in the same role.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. To register please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call (608) 828-8880.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Tai Chi: Evenings
Time
7:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Men's Brunch
Time
9:30 AM
Location
Community Room
Men's Brunch 4th Wednesday of Each Month 9:30-11am Meet in the Gilda's Club Community Room
(for men with a cancer diagnosis)
Join us for an in person, Gilda's Club brunch.
Open to any man who has been given a cancer diagnosis. Come to enjoy food and community with others.
Together we will enjoy a light brunch then take some time to get to know one another. There is no agenda for this gathering, other than meeting others.
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Relaxation and Guided Imagery
Time
12:00 PM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562) OR ZOOM
Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via In Person or Zoom NO RGI on 8/7
Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!
Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Knit Karma
Time
1:30 PM
Wednesdays @1:30-2:30pm
In Person at Gilda's Club
Knitting can decrease stress, increase self-esteem, and improve focus and memory. It is not about performance or perfection. Gilda's Knit Karma Club serves as a welcome opportunity to experience the health benefits of knitting while finding friendship
along the way.
All fiber artists are welcome! Crochet, embroidery, slow stitching, you name it! Snag a beverage, perhaps a snack and join us.
Bring your own project, or we have yarn, needles and ideas. All skill levels are welcome.
From our instructor Shari Porte "I began knitting in my 30's. Over the years, I have knitted many sweaters that are a bit oversized, scarves that are a tad too long, and gloves that are fingerless. I am an above average knitter but not a master knitter. Present day, I like to keep it simpler and knit straightforward scarves while I stream. I am looking forward to meeting up with other knitters, marveling at their choices of color and texture, and helping to rescue a dropped stitch or two :-)"
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Recurrent & Metastatic Cancer Support
Time
5:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
4th Wednesday of Each Month from 5-6:30PM via zoom
This recurrent & Metastatic Cancer Support Group provides mutual support and information for people with recurrent and metastatic cancer. The group is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional. Discussion is focused on current issues faced
by people with recurrent and metastatic cancer.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Questions? Email elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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BollyBeat with Manisha
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Community Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton) and Zoom
Bollybeat with Manisha
In Person at Gilda's Club or Virtually on Zoom!
Wednesdays May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18 from 6-6:30pm Community Salad 6:30-7:30pm
Get your groove on and experience BollyBeat, a Bollywood inspired dance/zumba style class which integrates fitness with dynamic choreography, set to upbeat music. Expect to follow dance routines that are engaging and fun. A perfect
mix of dynamic moves and infectious music that feels more like a party than exercise!
Meet Your Instructor: Manisha Bhargava is a health and wellness coach, a professional Indian dancer, hatha-yoga teacher and Bollywood dance-fitness instructor. Manisha is a trained dancer and was a performing and empaneled artist with
the Indian council for cultural relations. At the end of this workout, we'll have a Community Salad meal. Gilda's will provide lettuce and dressings. You bring a topping of any kind.
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Community Salad
Time
6:30 PM
Location
Community Room
Community Salad
In the Gilda's Club Community Room
6:30-7:30pm
Join us for some time together with others in the Gilda's Club Community.
We will provide lettuce and dressings; you bring a topping to share. We ask that it be prepped and ready to serve when you arrive.
Any type of salad topping is welcome. You do not need to attend BollyBeat to attend this activity
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Thursday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am
A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.
We will meet in person at the clubhouse.
If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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IN PERSON: Family & Friends (Drop In)
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am (Drop In)
(Register and then Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)
A drop in support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. After registering, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.
If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting before attending.
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Virtual - New Member Meeting
Time
12:30 PM
Location
Zoom
Are you looking to get started with Gilda's Club?
Join us for a group ZOOM New Member Meeting.
This meeting will discuss the resources Gilda's Club has to offer and get you started as a Gilda's Club member.
*If you do not wish to meet in a group setting, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org to schedule an individual New Member Meeting.
Questions? Please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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To Use a Supplement or Not? (PUBLIC)
Time
3:00 PM
Location
ZOOM
Supplement? or Not? Dr. Michele Pipp-Dahm, UW Health Thurs. May 29 @ 3 pm on ZOOM Understanding which dietary supplements may be helpful is tough, as is knowing which ones to avoid. Join oncologist, Dr. Michele Pipp-Dahm as she explores some of the supplements that may be able to support you. Which are beneficial? And which may be a waste of your money? Or, worse yet, dangerous. Bring your questions, or send them ahead of time to Kirsten@gildasclubmadison.org. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Art Show Opening Reception (PUBLIC)
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
Thursday, May 29th from 6-7:30 pm
@ Gilda's Club Madison
7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562
Join us to celebrate the opening of our Community Art Show, view the art exhibition, and meet some of the artists. This is sure to be an evening of powerful art, great music, and time to reconnect with others impacted by cancer.
The reception will be held in the backyard (weather permitting).
To learn more about our community art show, visit https://gildasclubmadison.org/artshow
Questions? Contact autumn@gildasclubmadison.org
About the Art Show:
Art is a powerful medium to process a cancer experience, one that facilitates healing and growth. Our annual art exhibition showcases the talent of our members, volunteers, and staff. Art will be exhibited from Thursday, May 29th to Wednesday, June 11th.
Learn more on this page.
Sponsors
Presenting:

CUREator
  
Muse
TDS
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Everyday Adventures: Late Spring Hike for Young Adults (Milwaukee)
Time
10:30 AM
Location
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (1111 East Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53217)
Saturday, May 31st @ 10:30 am-12pm
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
1111 East Brown Deer Road Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53217
Celebrate the beauty of late spring on a relaxed morning hike! This is a chance to connect with your young adult cancer peers, learn something new, and experience the restorative power of the outdoors.
Join us to explore the beautiful Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, nestled along the scenic shores of Lake Michigan. We’ll walk along scenic hiking trails and keep our eyes peeled for lingering spring wildflowers. Along the way, our expert guide will introduce
us to the fascinating world of bird migration, sharing insights into the incredible journeys these creatures undertake and which species we might spot passing through. We'll also uncover some of the natural wonders and ecological significance of our
Great Lake.
Our guide, Tom Finley, Director of Education at Schlitz Audubon, has over 23 years of experience sharing his love of nature.
Spots are limited and registration is required.
Questions? Email Marc@gildasclubmadison.org
Who:
- This event is for young adults (ages 18-45) that have been diagnosed with cancer before age 40—any stage, any cancer, anywhere in your cancer experience.
- Bring a guest with you (age 18+) — Please complete separate registrations
What to Wear: Dress for the weather and wear boots or shoes that can get a little muddy.
****To attend this event, please assure you are free of any symptoms of viral or bacterial illness.
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Qigong for Health and Vitality
Time
9:00 AM
Location
ZOOM
Mondays, 9-9:45am via Zoom
Set your best intentions. Release tension.
Qigong (Chi-Gung) helps you cultivate your ‘healer within’, improves your balance and strengthens your immune system with flowing movements and breathwork that connect you to the healing energy of our natural world. Start your week by releasing stagnant
energy, finding your flow and nurturing your life’s vitality.
For all ability levels. May be performed standing or sitting. Have your mat handy.
Instructor: Sandy Salvo, is a certified Qigong Instructor through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She enjoys helping people find joy in movement and connection with their innate healing powers.
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Monday @ 9:00am- 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.
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Gentle Yoga
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Clubhouse/ Zoom
Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom
LEE DRAPP
A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.
This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.
Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Guest Artist Workshop: Intro to Origami
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, WI 53562)
Tues, June 3 @ 10am-12pm
In Person at Gilda's Club Madison
7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562
Description:
Come join fellow Gilda’s Club Memories for our 2nd Guest Artist Series, Intro to Origami: Japanese Paper Folding.This art technique involves transforming a flat sheet of paper into a sculpture through various folding techniques, without
cutting or gluing. Origami can create both two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes, making it a versatile and creative form of art. In this group we will explore the theme of trial and error.
About Guest Artist Workshops: Our new "Guest Artist" art workshops will be taught by Gilda's Club members like you. Guest artists will donate their time to teach a favorite art medium of their choice to their fellow club members and will
be supported by art therapist, Molly Linn-Miller. Please contact Molly at mollylm@gildasclubmadison.org if you're interested in teaching a workshop as a guest artist!
Spaces are limited & registration is required.
Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org
Please Note:
- Art materials are provided (unless otherwise noted)
- Please bring any supplies from home you’d like to incorporate into your artwork/s
About Linn-Miller:
Molly Linn-Miller has been working as a registered art therapist for 15 years. She provided art therapy and
support for both individuals and groups. She works with a variety of populations including families living with cancer, those recovering from substance abuse, adults with autism and pre-school aged children.
Molly paints large-scale murals and makes mixed-media art using fiber and other natural materials. In addition to art-making she enjoys hiking with her husband, two boys, and pup, Eddy, cooking and eating with her girlfriends and playing ultimate frisbee.
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Gilda Reads: "Driving Miss Norma"
Time
11:30 AM
Location
7907 UW Health Ct., Middleton
"Driving Miss Norma: One Family's Journey Saying "Yes" to Living" Tuesday, June 3 11:30 - 1 Gilda's Club Madison is starting a book club. We have selected "Driving Miss Norma: One Family's Journey Saying "Yes" to Living" by Tim Bauerschmidt , Ramie Liddle as our initial read. We have library copies at the clubhouse, or you can access it on your own.
We will read and discuss this book. We will also select our next read for later in the summer, so come even if you've not read the book. Join us for conversation, and planning the future.
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Family Night Dinner
Time
5:30 PM
Location
Gilda's Club Clubhouse (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton WI)
Family Night
Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7PM
A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.
If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.
Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.
During this time we offer groups for kids and teens of all ages to connect with other kids/teens who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.
We provide a space for their supporting adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.
If you, your kids or teens, are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Family and Friends
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually This support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis.
Come to be supported by others in the same role.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. To register please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call (608) 828-8880.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Tai Chi: Evenings
Time
7:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Relaxation and Guided Imagery
Time
12:00 PM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562) OR ZOOM
Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via In Person or Zoom NO RGI on 8/7
Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!
Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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BollyBeat with Manisha
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Community Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton) and Zoom
Bollybeat with Manisha
In Person at Gilda's Club or Virtually on Zoom!
Wednesdays May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18 from 6-6:30pm Community Salad 6:30-7:30pm
Get your groove on and experience BollyBeat, a Bollywood inspired dance/zumba style class which integrates fitness with dynamic choreography, set to upbeat music. Expect to follow dance routines that are engaging and fun. A perfect
mix of dynamic moves and infectious music that feels more like a party than exercise!
Meet Your Instructor: Manisha Bhargava is a health and wellness coach, a professional Indian dancer, hatha-yoga teacher and Bollywood dance-fitness instructor. Manisha is a trained dancer and was a performing and empaneled artist with
the Indian council for cultural relations. At the end of this workout, we'll have a Community Salad meal. Gilda's will provide lettuce and dressings. You bring a topping of any kind.
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Community Salad
Time
6:30 PM
Location
Community Room
Community Salad
In the Gilda's Club Community Room
6:30-7:30pm
Join us for some time together with others in the Gilda's Club Community.
We will provide lettuce and dressings; you bring a topping to share. We ask that it be prepped and ready to serve when you arrive.
Any type of salad topping is welcome. You do not need to attend BollyBeat to attend this activity
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Thursday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am
A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.
We will meet in person at the clubhouse.
If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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IN PERSON: Family & Friends (Drop In)
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am (Drop In)
(Register and then Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)
A drop in support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. After registering, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.
If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting before attending.
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Breast Cancer Support
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Zoom
Meets Monthly on the 1st Thursday @ 6pm - 7:30pm via Zoom
This group is for anyone with a breast cancer diagnosis or who has completed treatment. All stages welcome. Come to connect with others, gather resources, ask questions, and feel supported by others who understand. Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Qigong for Health and Vitality
Time
9:00 AM
Location
ZOOM
Mondays, 9-9:45am via Zoom
Set your best intentions. Release tension.
Qigong (Chi-Gung) helps you cultivate your ‘healer within’, improves your balance and strengthens your immune system with flowing movements and breathwork that connect you to the healing energy of our natural world. Start your week by releasing stagnant
energy, finding your flow and nurturing your life’s vitality.
For all ability levels. May be performed standing or sitting. Have your mat handy.
Instructor: Sandy Salvo, is a certified Qigong Instructor through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She enjoys helping people find joy in movement and connection with their innate healing powers.
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Monday @ 9:00am- 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.
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Blood Cancer Support
Time
5:30 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Meets Monthly on the 2nd Monday @ 5:30pm - 7pm via Zoom
This group is for anyone with a blood cancer (leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma) and their supporters. A space to ask questions, share resources and be with others who understand.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
This group is made possible, in part, by a grant from Incyte.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Living with Loss
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Zoom
Living with Loss Support Group
Second Monday of the Month from 6-7:30pm virtually
Support group for adults who are grieving a death due to cancer. Come together with others who are also experiencing a loss, to support one another and gain understanding of your own grief.
If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club's professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to those within the state of Wisconsin.
Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Gentle Yoga
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Clubhouse/ Zoom
Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom
LEE DRAPP
A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.
This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.
Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Therapeutic Art: Mountains and Valleys
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, WI 53562)
Tues, June 10 @ 10am-12pm
In Person at Gilda's Club Madison
7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562
Description:
Join fellow Gilda’s club members to create a drawing/artwork that represent the highs (mountains) and lows (valleys) you have had in your life. Use images and words to document these positive and negative experiences with a variety of materials such as
chalk or oil pastels, colored pencils markers or collage images.
Spaces are limited & registration is required.
Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org
Please Note:
- SUMMER ART workshops will be held OUTDOORS on the Gilda’s Club patio through the summer season, unless weather is inclement.
- Art materials are provided (unless otherwise noted)
- Please bring any supplies from home you’d like to incorporate into your artwork/s
- Dress for the weather - bring a jacket or sweater if needed.
About Linn-Miller:
Molly Linn-Miller has been working as a registered art therapist for 15 years. She provided art therapy and
support for both individuals and groups. She works with a variety of populations including families living with cancer, those recovering from substance abuse, adults with autism and pre-school aged children.
Molly paints large-scale murals and makes mixed-media art using fiber and other natural materials. In addition to art-making she enjoys hiking with her husband, two boys, and pup, Eddy, cooking and eating with her girlfriends and playing ultimate frisbee.
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Family Night Dinner
Time
5:30 PM
Location
Gilda's Club Clubhouse (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton WI)
Family Night
Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7PM
A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.
If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.
Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.
During this time we offer groups for kids and teens of all ages to connect with other kids/teens who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.
We provide a space for their supporting adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.
If you, your kids or teens, are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Family and Friends
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually This support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis.
Come to be supported by others in the same role.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. To register please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call (608) 828-8880.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Tai Chi: Evenings
Time
7:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Relaxation and Guided Imagery
Time
12:00 PM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562) OR ZOOM
Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via In Person or Zoom NO RGI on 8/7
Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!
Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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BollyBeat with Manisha
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Community Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton) and Zoom
Bollybeat with Manisha
In Person at Gilda's Club or Virtually on Zoom!
Wednesdays May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18 from 6-6:30pm Community Salad 6:30-7:30pm
Get your groove on and experience BollyBeat, a Bollywood inspired dance/zumba style class which integrates fitness with dynamic choreography, set to upbeat music. Expect to follow dance routines that are engaging and fun. A perfect
mix of dynamic moves and infectious music that feels more like a party than exercise!
Meet Your Instructor: Manisha Bhargava is a health and wellness coach, a professional Indian dancer, hatha-yoga teacher and Bollywood dance-fitness instructor. Manisha is a trained dancer and was a performing and empaneled artist with
the Indian council for cultural relations. At the end of this workout, we'll have a Community Salad meal. Gilda's will provide lettuce and dressings. You bring a topping of any kind.
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Community Salad
Time
6:30 PM
Location
Community Room
Community Salad
In the Gilda's Club Community Room
6:30-7:30pm
Join us for some time together with others in the Gilda's Club Community.
We will provide lettuce and dressings; you bring a topping to share. We ask that it be prepped and ready to serve when you arrive.
Any type of salad topping is welcome. You do not need to attend BollyBeat to attend this activity
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Thursday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am
A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.
We will meet in person at the clubhouse.
If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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IN PERSON: Family & Friends (Drop In)
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am (Drop In)
(Register and then Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)
A drop in support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. After registering, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.
If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting before attending.
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Young Adult Cancer Support
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Meets Monthly on the 2nd Thursday @ 6pm - 7:30pm via Zoom
This networking group is for young adults (ages 18-45) in Wisconsin that have been diagnosed with cancer before age 40—any stage, any cancer, anywhere in your experience. This group gives young adults the opportunity to meet others similar to themselves,
and like all of our support groups is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Write to Heal
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Monthly on 2nd Sat @ 9am-10:30am CT via Zoom
Have you or someone you love experienced cancer? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with either your own health issues or another person's as their caregiver? Do you believe in the power of story and its healing ability? Narrative medicine can empower people to speak and write their truth. Through the experience of being vulnerable and sharing your own story, you may find a common bond with others.
Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org
What You'll Need:
- Pens, pencils, or whatever writing tool you like
- Paper/journal
- Laptop/tablet if you prefer to type
About the Facilitator:
Jamie Steckelberg is a ten-year cancer survivor and Gilda’s Club member. She also was a caregiver for
both parents Bob and Elma during their cancer journeys. During chemotherapy while perusing the books at Gilda’s, she encountered a book entitled When Words Heal by Sharon Bray on how to create and facilitate writing groups using the Amherst Writer
and Artist method. Within months after chemo had ended, she became an Amherst Writer and Artist facilitator of Write to Heal, a writing group for cancer survivors and caregivers at Gilda’s Club in Middleton, WI. Her daughter Josie has been an integral
part of Jamie’s healing not only through shaving her own head but also by painting and pouring mud on her mother’s head. A poet and English Instructor at Madison College, Jamie also enjoys thrifting and creating art with Josie.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Qigong for Health and Vitality
Time
9:00 AM
Location
ZOOM
Mondays, 9-9:45am via Zoom
Set your best intentions. Release tension.
Qigong (Chi-Gung) helps you cultivate your ‘healer within’, improves your balance and strengthens your immune system with flowing movements and breathwork that connect you to the healing energy of our natural world. Start your week by releasing stagnant
energy, finding your flow and nurturing your life’s vitality.
For all ability levels. May be performed standing or sitting. Have your mat handy.
Instructor: Sandy Salvo, is a certified Qigong Instructor through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She enjoys helping people find joy in movement and connection with their innate healing powers.
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Monday @ 9:00am- 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.
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Integrative Approaches to Food Choice ( PUBLIC)
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Gilda's Club Madison, 7907 UW Health Ct., Middleton or ZOOM
Integrative Approaches to Food Choice
Monday, June 16 6 to 7:30 pm
Dr. Kim Dittus
Either in person, or on Zoom
We all get to choose our food, every meal, every morsel. Does it matter? Yes.
In this workshop, we will explore integrative food choice approaches to deal with side effects and potentially improve cancer outcomes.
We will also describe and define Integrative Oncology. Be curious, check this out. Light refreshments will be available in person
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Gentle Yoga
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Clubhouse/ Zoom
Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom
LEE DRAPP
A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.
This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.
Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Moving Forward
Time
12:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
NEW DAY AND TIME STARTING TUESDAY, MARCH 18
Meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday from NOON to 1pm
Monthly gathering for those who have completed treatment- weeks, or years ago. There will be discussions and presentations focusing on your survivorship, and its challenges.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Family Night Dinner
Time
5:30 PM
Location
Gilda's Club Clubhouse (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton WI)
Family Night
Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7PM
A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.
If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.
Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.
During this time we offer groups for kids and teens of all ages to connect with other kids/teens who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.
We provide a space for their supporting adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.
If you, your kids or teens, are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Family and Friends
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually This support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis.
Come to be supported by others in the same role.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. To register please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call (608) 828-8880.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Tai Chi: Evenings
Time
7:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Relaxation and Guided Imagery
Time
12:00 PM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562) OR ZOOM
Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via In Person or Zoom NO RGI on 8/7
Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!
Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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BollyBeat with Manisha
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Community Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton) and Zoom
Bollybeat with Manisha
In Person at Gilda's Club or Virtually on Zoom!
Wednesdays May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18 from 6-6:30pm Community Salad 6:30-7:30pm
Get your groove on and experience BollyBeat, a Bollywood inspired dance/zumba style class which integrates fitness with dynamic choreography, set to upbeat music. Expect to follow dance routines that are engaging and fun. A perfect
mix of dynamic moves and infectious music that feels more like a party than exercise!
Meet Your Instructor: Manisha Bhargava is a health and wellness coach, a professional Indian dancer, hatha-yoga teacher and Bollywood dance-fitness instructor. Manisha is a trained dancer and was a performing and empaneled artist with
the Indian council for cultural relations. At the end of this workout, we'll have a Community Salad meal. Gilda's will provide lettuce and dressings. You bring a topping of any kind.
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Cooking Class: Crispy Tamari Tofu Kabobs
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Wednesday, June 18 @ 6pm Central via Zoom
Description:
Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make a crispy tamari tofu kabobs.You can follow along and cook during class, or just observe as a lecture.
What You'll Need:
- - Ingredients & Prep: We'll add a recipe packet closer to the class date and will email a copy to all registered attendees.
About Chef Michael Solovey:
Chef Michael Solovey started cooking at a young age under the tutelage of his Mother, a refined,
self-taught culinarian. He would later graduate magna cum laude from Le Cordon Bleu at Scottsdale Culinary Institute before moving to Shanghai, China in 2008. Over the course of five years working in the food and beverage industry in Asia, Chef Michael
played various roles in opening 24 food and beverage establishments including his very own Eastern European inspired restaurant, Bloc.
In the past seven years, Michael has served as Resident Chef for Sur La Table and Chef/Cooking School Director for The Boelter Companies in Glendale, Wisconsin. He is now the owner of Sage Harvest Cooking School.
He has taught over 1,800 classes to over 10,000 students. His pedagogy implements approachable science to help his students understand why different cooking techniques render a variety of results in the kitchen; all for the sake of developing students'
culinary instinct. Although Chef Michael personally writes and curates all of the recipes used in his classes, his approach is decidedly anti-recipe as his aim is to empower everyone from the novice foodie to the seasoned industry professional to
take confident control of their diet, health, and wellness by cooking amazing food.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Prostate Support Group
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Zoom
Meets Monthly: 3rd Wednesday, 6-7:30 pm
Support group for anyone who has received a prostate cancer diagnosis. Open to anyone at any stage. Supporters/partners are welcome.
SPECIAL SPEAKER - ON WED. APRIL 16
We are thrilled to have Dr. David Jarrard, from UW Health will share new developments in treatment.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Community Salad
Time
6:30 PM
Location
Community Room
Community Salad
In the Gilda's Club Community Room
6:30-7:30pm
Join us for some time together with others in the Gilda's Club Community.
We will provide lettuce and dressings; you bring a topping to share. We ask that it be prepped and ready to serve when you arrive.
Any type of salad topping is welcome. You do not need to attend BollyBeat to attend this activity
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Clubhouse closed in observance of Juneteenth
Time
12:00 AM
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Qigong for Health and Vitality
Time
9:00 AM
Location
ZOOM
Mondays, 9-9:45am via Zoom
Set your best intentions. Release tension.
Qigong (Chi-Gung) helps you cultivate your ‘healer within’, improves your balance and strengthens your immune system with flowing movements and breathwork that connect you to the healing energy of our natural world. Start your week by releasing stagnant
energy, finding your flow and nurturing your life’s vitality.
For all ability levels. May be performed standing or sitting. Have your mat handy.
Instructor: Sandy Salvo, is a certified Qigong Instructor through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She enjoys helping people find joy in movement and connection with their innate healing powers.
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Monday @ 9:00am- 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.
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Parents and Caregivers of Young Kids with Cancer
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Zoom
This virtual support group takes place on the 4th Monday of the month and is supportive space to connect with parents and caregivers of a child or teen, under the age of 18, in treatment for cancer or has completed treatment for cancer. The
group is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Questions? Email elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org
Registration is required--please email elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call Elizabeth at 608-828-8875 to sign up. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
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Gentle Yoga
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Clubhouse/ Zoom
Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom
LEE DRAPP
A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.
This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.
Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Family Night Dinner
Time
5:30 PM
Location
Gilda's Club Clubhouse (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton WI)
Family Night
Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7PM
A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.
If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.
Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.
During this time we offer groups for kids and teens of all ages to connect with other kids/teens who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.
We provide a space for their supporting adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.
If you, your kids or teens, are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Family and Friends
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually This support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis.
Come to be supported by others in the same role.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. To register please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call (608) 828-8880.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Tai Chi: Evenings
Time
7:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Young Adult Game Night
Time
7:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Next Game Night: Tuesday, February 25th
@ 5 - 6:30 pm PT | 7 - 8:30 pm CT | 8 - 9:30 pm ET
(Bi-monthly in 2025 on Tuesdays: February 25, April 22, June 24, August 26, October 28, December 16)
Join us virtually for games, trivia, and social connection! Young Adults, ages 18-40, currently or previously diagnosed with cancer and Young Adult caregivers to a loved one with cancer are welcome. Join via Zoom and have a second device (tablet or cellphone) ready for trivia. No experience necessary! Opportunities for prizes!
Presented by Cancer Support Community Los Angeles and Gilda's Club Madison.
To register visit this page!
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Men's Brunch
Time
9:30 AM
Location
Community Room
Men's Brunch 4th Wednesday of Each Month 9:30-11am Meet in the Gilda's Club Community Room
(for men with a cancer diagnosis)
Join us for an in person, Gilda's Club brunch.
Open to any man who has been given a cancer diagnosis. Come to enjoy food and community with others.
Together we will enjoy a light brunch then take some time to get to know one another. There is no agenda for this gathering, other than meeting others.
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Relaxation and Guided Imagery
Time
12:00 PM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562) OR ZOOM
Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via In Person or Zoom NO RGI on 8/7
Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!
Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Recurrent & Metastatic Cancer Support
Time
5:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
4th Wednesday of Each Month from 5-6:30PM via zoom
This recurrent & Metastatic Cancer Support Group provides mutual support and information for people with recurrent and metastatic cancer. The group is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional. Discussion is focused on current issues faced
by people with recurrent and metastatic cancer.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Questions? Email elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Paint Night
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, WI 53562)
Paint Night Subject TBD Wed. June 25 6 - 7:30 pm
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Thursday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am
A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.
We will meet in person at the clubhouse.
If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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IN PERSON: Family & Friends (Drop In)
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am (Drop In)
(Register and then Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)
A drop in support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. After registering, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.
If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting before attending.
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GI Cancer Support Group
Time
4:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
New Day and Time Monthly Group Meeting 4th Thursday: 4:00pm-5:30 PM Virtually
Support for people with GI cancer diagnosis and their supporters. This includes cancers of the esophagus, pancreas, stomach, colon, rectum, anus, liver, biliary system, and small intestine.
Come to share resources, ask questions, and be with people who have been through similar experiences.
This group is sponsored by Exact Sciences.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Gynecological Cancer Support
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Zoom
Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday from 6pm - 7:30pm
Support group for anyone who has received a gynecological cancer diagnosis. Open to anyone, at any stage, or time in/out of treatment. Come to ask questions, share your experience, support one another, and feel supported.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Young Adult Cancer Group: Check-In
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Meets Monthly on the 4th Thursday @ 6pm - 7:00pm via Zoom
This is an additional opportunity for us to check-in with each other in a small group setting. This group is for young adults (ages 18-45) in Wisconsin that have been diagnosed with cancer before age 40—any stage, any cancer, anywhere in your experience.
This group is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional.
Registered attendees will receive instructions and link to join the meeting via email.
Questions? Email: program@gildasclubmadison.org.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Cooking Class: Vietnamese Fresh Veggie Spring Rolls
Time
11:00 AM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Friday, June 27 @ 11am Central via Zoom
Description:
Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make refreshing and nutritious Vietnamese Fresh Veggie Spring Rolls. You can follow along and cook during class, or just observe as a lecture.
What You'll Need:
- - Ingredients & Prep: We'll add a recipe packet closer to the class date and will email a copy to all registered attendees.
About Chef Michael Solovey:
Chef Michael Solovey started cooking at a young age under the tutelage of his Mother, a refined,
self-taught culinarian. He would later graduate magna cum laude from Le Cordon Bleu at Scottsdale Culinary Institute before moving to Shanghai, China in 2008. Over the course of five years working in the food and beverage industry in Asia, Chef Michael
played various roles in opening 24 food and beverage establishments including his very own Eastern European inspired restaurant, Bloc.
In the past seven years, Michael has served as Resident Chef for Sur La Table and Chef/Cooking School Director for The Boelter Companies in Glendale, Wisconsin. He is now the owner of Sage Harvest Cooking School.
He has taught over 1,800 classes to over 10,000 students. His pedagogy implements approachable science to help his students understand why different cooking techniques render a variety of results in the kitchen; all for the sake of developing students'
culinary instinct. Although Chef Michael personally writes and curates all of the recipes used in his classes, his approach is decidedly anti-recipe as his aim is to empower everyone from the novice foodie to the seasoned industry professional to
take confident control of their diet, health, and wellness by cooking amazing food.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Qigong for Health and Vitality
Time
9:00 AM
Location
ZOOM
Mondays, 9-9:45am via Zoom
Set your best intentions. Release tension.
Qigong (Chi-Gung) helps you cultivate your ‘healer within’, improves your balance and strengthens your immune system with flowing movements and breathwork that connect you to the healing energy of our natural world. Start your week by releasing stagnant
energy, finding your flow and nurturing your life’s vitality.
For all ability levels. May be performed standing or sitting. Have your mat handy.
Instructor: Sandy Salvo, is a certified Qigong Instructor through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She enjoys helping people find joy in movement and connection with their innate healing powers.
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Monday @ 9:00am- 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.
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Gentle Yoga
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Clubhouse/ Zoom
Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom
LEE DRAPP
A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.
This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.
Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Family Night Dinner
Time
5:30 PM
Location
Gilda's Club Clubhouse (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton WI)
Family Night
Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7PM
A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.
If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.
Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.
During this time we offer groups for kids and teens of all ages to connect with other kids/teens who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.
We provide a space for their supporting adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.
If you, your kids or teens, are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Family and Friends
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually This support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis.
Come to be supported by others in the same role.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. To register please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call (608) 828-8880.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Tai Chi: Evenings
Time
7:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Relaxation and Guided Imagery
Time
12:00 PM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562) OR ZOOM
Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via In Person or Zoom NO RGI on 8/7
Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!
Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Thursday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Breast Cancer Support
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Zoom
Meets Monthly on the 1st Thursday @ 6pm - 7:30pm via Zoom
This group is for anyone with a breast cancer diagnosis or who has completed treatment. All stages welcome. Come to connect with others, gather resources, ask questions, and feel supported by others who understand. Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Closed in observance of Independence Day
Time
9:00 AM
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Qigong for Health and Vitality
Time
9:00 AM
Location
ZOOM
Mondays, 9-9:45am via Zoom
Set your best intentions. Release tension.
Qigong (Chi-Gung) helps you cultivate your ‘healer within’, improves your balance and strengthens your immune system with flowing movements and breathwork that connect you to the healing energy of our natural world. Start your week by releasing stagnant
energy, finding your flow and nurturing your life’s vitality.
For all ability levels. May be performed standing or sitting. Have your mat handy.
Instructor: Sandy Salvo, is a certified Qigong Instructor through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She enjoys helping people find joy in movement and connection with their innate healing powers.
Info & Registration
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Monday @ 9:00am- 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.
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Cancer Transitions
Time
4:00 PM
Location
Zoom
4 Weeks on Mondays @ 4-5:30pm CDT via Zoom
Session dates: 7/7, 14, 21, 28
It's quite common to feel a range of emotions once treatment ends.
This post-treatment phase of survivorship requires many things - physical activity, nutrition, a healthy emotional life, and managment of any health concerns that may arise.
You can improve your quality of life by addressing these in an active way.
Cancer Transitions® is a free, 90-minute, four-week workshop designed to help cancer survivors make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care.
- Session 1: Get Back to Wellness: Take Control of Your Survivorship
- Session 2: Emotional Health
- Session 3: Eating Well and Staying Active
- Session 4: Medical Managment Beyond Cancer: What You Need to Know
Questions? Email Kirsten Norslien at Kirsten@gildasclubmadison.org
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Gentle Yoga
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Clubhouse/ Zoom
Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom
LEE DRAPP
A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.
This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.
Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
Info & Registration
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Family Night Dinner
Time
5:30 PM
Location
Gilda's Club Clubhouse (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton WI)
Family Night
Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7PM
A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.
If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.
Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.
During this time we offer groups for kids and teens of all ages to connect with other kids/teens who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.
We provide a space for their supporting adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.
If you, your kids or teens, are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Family and Friends
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually This support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis.
Come to be supported by others in the same role.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. To register please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call (608) 828-8880.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
Info & Registration
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Tai Chi: Evenings
Time
7:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
Info & Registration
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Relaxation and Guided Imagery
Time
12:00 PM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562) OR ZOOM
Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via In Person or Zoom NO RGI on 8/7
Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!
Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
Info & Registration
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Thursday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am
A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.
We will meet in person at the clubhouse.
If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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IN PERSON: Family & Friends (Drop In)
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am (Drop In)
(Register and then Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)
A drop in support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. After registering, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.
If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting before attending.
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Young Adult Cancer Support
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Meets Monthly on the 2nd Thursday @ 6pm - 7:30pm via Zoom
This networking group is for young adults (ages 18-45) in Wisconsin that have been diagnosed with cancer before age 40—any stage, any cancer, anywhere in your experience. This group gives young adults the opportunity to meet others similar to themselves,
and like all of our support groups is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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SOCIAL: Pontoon Porch Outing
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Pontoon Porch:
Pontoon Porch Outing
9am - 11am on Friday, July 11
Join us for a shift in perspective!
See Madison from a 2 story pontoon on Lake Monona. Pontoon Porch is a floating two-level boat with a screened in porch and enough space for up to 30 passengers.
We will bring some brunch items. The boat has a fully functioning bathroom with sink and toilet. The boat is wheelchair accessible.
The creator and owner of Pontoon Porch Joe Shulla says, “My boats provide something for everyone. If you love the outdoors this, is perfect. If you prefer to stay home on your porch without the bugs, this is perfect too.”
Learn more about the Pontoon Porch https://pontoonporch.com/about/#
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Write to Heal
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Monthly on 2nd Sat @ 9am-10:30am CT via Zoom
Have you or someone you love experienced cancer? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with either your own health issues or another person's as their caregiver? Do you believe in the power of story and its healing ability? Narrative medicine can empower people to speak and write their truth. Through the experience of being vulnerable and sharing your own story, you may find a common bond with others.
Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org
What You'll Need:
- Pens, pencils, or whatever writing tool you like
- Paper/journal
- Laptop/tablet if you prefer to type
About the Facilitator:
Jamie Steckelberg is a ten-year cancer survivor and Gilda’s Club member. She also was a caregiver for
both parents Bob and Elma during their cancer journeys. During chemotherapy while perusing the books at Gilda’s, she encountered a book entitled When Words Heal by Sharon Bray on how to create and facilitate writing groups using the Amherst Writer
and Artist method. Within months after chemo had ended, she became an Amherst Writer and Artist facilitator of Write to Heal, a writing group for cancer survivors and caregivers at Gilda’s Club in Middleton, WI. Her daughter Josie has been an integral
part of Jamie’s healing not only through shaving her own head but also by painting and pouring mud on her mother’s head. A poet and English Instructor at Madison College, Jamie also enjoys thrifting and creating art with Josie.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Qigong for Health and Vitality
Time
9:00 AM
Location
ZOOM
Mondays, 9-9:45am via Zoom
Set your best intentions. Release tension.
Qigong (Chi-Gung) helps you cultivate your ‘healer within’, improves your balance and strengthens your immune system with flowing movements and breathwork that connect you to the healing energy of our natural world. Start your week by releasing stagnant
energy, finding your flow and nurturing your life’s vitality.
For all ability levels. May be performed standing or sitting. Have your mat handy.
Instructor: Sandy Salvo, is a certified Qigong Instructor through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She enjoys helping people find joy in movement and connection with their innate healing powers.
Info & Registration
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Monday @ 9:00am- 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.
Info & Registration
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Blood Cancer Support
Time
5:30 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Meets Monthly on the 2nd Monday @ 5:30pm - 7pm via Zoom
This group is for anyone with a blood cancer (leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma) and their supporters. A space to ask questions, share resources and be with others who understand.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
This group is made possible, in part, by a grant from Incyte.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Living with Loss
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Zoom
Living with Loss Support Group
Second Monday of the Month from 6-7:30pm virtually
Support group for adults who are grieving a death due to cancer. Come together with others who are also experiencing a loss, to support one another and gain understanding of your own grief.
If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club's professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to those within the state of Wisconsin.
Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Gentle Yoga
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Clubhouse/ Zoom
Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom
LEE DRAPP
A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.
This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.
Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Family Night Dinner
Time
5:30 PM
Location
Gilda's Club Clubhouse (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton WI)
Family Night
Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7PM
A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.
If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.
Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.
During this time we offer groups for kids and teens of all ages to connect with other kids/teens who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.
We provide a space for their supporting adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.
If you, your kids or teens, are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Family and Friends
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually This support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis.
Come to be supported by others in the same role.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. To register please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call (608) 828-8880.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
Info & Registration
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Tai Chi: Evenings
Time
7:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Relaxation and Guided Imagery
Time
12:00 PM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562) OR ZOOM
Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via In Person or Zoom NO RGI on 8/7
Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!
Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Prostate Support Group
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Zoom
Meets Monthly: 3rd Wednesday, 6-7:30 pm
Support group for anyone who has received a prostate cancer diagnosis. Open to anyone at any stage. Supporters/partners are welcome.
SPECIAL SPEAKER - ON WED. APRIL 16
We are thrilled to have Dr. David Jarrard, from UW Health will share new developments in treatment.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Thursday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
Info & Registration
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IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am
A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.
We will meet in person at the clubhouse.
If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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IN PERSON: Family & Friends (Drop In)
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am (Drop In)
(Register and then Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)
A drop in support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. After registering, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.
If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting before attending.
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Qigong for Health and Vitality
Time
9:00 AM
Location
ZOOM
Mondays, 9-9:45am via Zoom
Set your best intentions. Release tension.
Qigong (Chi-Gung) helps you cultivate your ‘healer within’, improves your balance and strengthens your immune system with flowing movements and breathwork that connect you to the healing energy of our natural world. Start your week by releasing stagnant
energy, finding your flow and nurturing your life’s vitality.
For all ability levels. May be performed standing or sitting. Have your mat handy.
Instructor: Sandy Salvo, is a certified Qigong Instructor through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She enjoys helping people find joy in movement and connection with their innate healing powers.
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Monday @ 9:00am- 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.
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Gentle Yoga
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Clubhouse/ Zoom
Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom
LEE DRAPP
A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.
This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.
Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
Info & Registration
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Family Night Dinner
Time
5:30 PM
Location
Gilda's Club Clubhouse (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton WI)
Family Night
Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7PM
A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.
If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.
Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.
During this time we offer groups for kids and teens of all ages to connect with other kids/teens who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.
We provide a space for their supporting adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.
If you, your kids or teens, are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
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Family and Friends
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually This support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis.
Come to be supported by others in the same role.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. To register please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call (608) 828-8880.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
Info & Registration
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Tai Chi: Evenings
Time
7:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Men's Brunch
Time
9:30 AM
Location
Community Room
Men's Brunch 4th Wednesday of Each Month 9:30-11am Meet in the Gilda's Club Community Room
(for men with a cancer diagnosis)
Join us for an in person, Gilda's Club brunch.
Open to any man who has been given a cancer diagnosis. Come to enjoy food and community with others.
Together we will enjoy a light brunch then take some time to get to know one another. There is no agenda for this gathering, other than meeting others.
Info & Registration
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Relaxation and Guided Imagery
Time
12:00 PM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562) OR ZOOM
Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via In Person or Zoom NO RGI on 8/7
Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!
Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
Info & Registration
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Recurrent & Metastatic Cancer Support
Time
5:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
4th Wednesday of Each Month from 5-6:30PM via zoom
This recurrent & Metastatic Cancer Support Group provides mutual support and information for people with recurrent and metastatic cancer. The group is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional. Discussion is focused on current issues faced
by people with recurrent and metastatic cancer.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Questions? Email elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Thursday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
Info & Registration
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IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am
A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.
We will meet in person at the clubhouse.
If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
Info & Registration
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IN PERSON: Family & Friends (Drop In)
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am (Drop In)
(Register and then Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)
A drop in support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. After registering, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.
If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting before attending.
Info & Registration
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GI Cancer Support Group
Time
4:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
New Day and Time Monthly Group Meeting 4th Thursday: 4:00pm-5:30 PM Virtually
Support for people with GI cancer diagnosis and their supporters. This includes cancers of the esophagus, pancreas, stomach, colon, rectum, anus, liver, biliary system, and small intestine.
Come to share resources, ask questions, and be with people who have been through similar experiences.
This group is sponsored by Exact Sciences.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Gynecological Cancer Support
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Zoom
Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday from 6pm - 7:30pm
Support group for anyone who has received a gynecological cancer diagnosis. Open to anyone, at any stage, or time in/out of treatment. Come to ask questions, share your experience, support one another, and feel supported.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
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Young Adult Cancer Group: Check-In
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Meets Monthly on the 4th Thursday @ 6pm - 7:00pm via Zoom
This is an additional opportunity for us to check-in with each other in a small group setting. This group is for young adults (ages 18-45) in Wisconsin that have been diagnosed with cancer before age 40—any stage, any cancer, anywhere in your experience.
This group is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional.
Registered attendees will receive instructions and link to join the meeting via email.
Questions? Email: program@gildasclubmadison.org.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
Info & Registration
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Qigong for Health and Vitality
Time
9:00 AM
Location
ZOOM
Mondays, 9-9:45am via Zoom
Set your best intentions. Release tension.
Qigong (Chi-Gung) helps you cultivate your ‘healer within’, improves your balance and strengthens your immune system with flowing movements and breathwork that connect you to the healing energy of our natural world. Start your week by releasing stagnant
energy, finding your flow and nurturing your life’s vitality.
For all ability levels. May be performed standing or sitting. Have your mat handy.
Instructor: Sandy Salvo, is a certified Qigong Instructor through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She enjoys helping people find joy in movement and connection with their innate healing powers.
Info & Registration
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Monday @ 9:00am- 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.
Info & Registration
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Parents and Caregivers of Young Kids with Cancer
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Zoom
This virtual support group takes place on the 4th Monday of the month and is supportive space to connect with parents and caregivers of a child or teen, under the age of 18, in treatment for cancer or has completed treatment for cancer. The
group is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.
Questions? Email elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org
Registration is required--please email elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call Elizabeth at 608-828-8875 to sign up. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
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Gentle Yoga
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Clubhouse/ Zoom
Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom
LEE DRAPP
A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.
This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.
Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
Info & Registration
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Family Night Dinner
Time
5:30 PM
Location
Gilda's Club Clubhouse (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton WI)
Family Night
Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7PM
A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.
If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.
Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.
During this time we offer groups for kids and teens of all ages to connect with other kids/teens who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.
We provide a space for their supporting adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.
If you, your kids or teens, are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
Info & Registration
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Family and Friends
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually This support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis.
Come to be supported by others in the same role.
Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. To register please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call (608) 828-8880.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
Info & Registration
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Tai Chi: Evenings
Time
7:00 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
Info & Registration
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Relaxation and Guided Imagery
Time
12:00 PM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562) OR ZOOM
Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via In Person or Zoom NO RGI on 8/7
Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!
Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
Info & Registration
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Tai Chi
Time
9:00 AM
Location
Zoom
Every Thursday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom
A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.
Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area
and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.
There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip
strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.
Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.
Info & Registration
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IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am
A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.
We will meet in person at the clubhouse.
If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.
On-line Registration is not currently active for this event.
Info & Registration
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IN PERSON: Family & Friends (Drop In)
Time
10:00 AM
Location
Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)
In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am (Drop In)
(Register and then Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)
A drop in support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. After registering, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.
If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.
If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting before attending.
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Virtual Donor Town Hall 2025
Time
5:30 PM
Location
Virtual - assigned links
Thursday, July 31 via Zoom
5:30-6:30 pm CT
We would love to see you at our upcoming Virtual Donor Town Hall. At the town hall, you'll get an update on our programs, learn about our plans for the future, and hear from a few of our members. You'll have the chance to
ask questions and learn how we continue to evolve to best meet the needs of our members. We'd love to see you there so that you can see the impact you have on families in Wisconsin!
Questions? Contact Lindsey Dalton at lindsey@gildasclubmadison.org or (608)828-8862.
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