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.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom        

Instructor: 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.

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.

Join us for "The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osmund

October 28th at Noon

Four septuagenarians with a few tricks up their sleeves

A female cop with her first big case

A brutal murder

Welcome to... THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB

In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club. When a local developer is found dead with a mysterious photograph left next to the body, the Thursday Murder Club suddenly find themselves in the middle of their first live case. As the bodies begin to pile up, can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer, before it's too late?

“Witty, endearing and greatly entertaining.” —Wall Street Journal

Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually

This weekly support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. Come to be supported by others in the same role.

If you are already a member and want to register for this weekly group, and can make the weekly commitment, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please first 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 professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Next Game Night: Tuesday, August 26

@ 5 - 6:30 pm PT | 7 - 8:30 pm CT | 8 - 9:30 pm ET

(Bi-monthly in 2025 on Tuesdays: August 26, October 28)

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

To register visit this page!

Wednesdays @1:00-2:30pm

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 :-)"

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.

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.

COZY YOGA

Mondays @ 6:30-7:30pm

via Zoom

Join us on Mondays for a series of one-hour virtual cozy yoga sessions.

These gentle yoga sessions are designed to help us enjoy some time to slow down and practice some simple self-care on a Monday evening. They are restorative in nature and are created with a variety of bodies and abilities in mind.

Wear something cozy and get ready to feel those deep breaths really start working!

These yoga sessions will be led by Kiri Meyer, MS, LPC, NCC, RYT_200

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom        

Instructor: 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.

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.

Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually

This weekly support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. Come to be supported by others in the same role.

If you are already a member and want to register for this weekly group, and can make the weekly commitment, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please first 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 professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom    

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Wednesdays @1:00-2:30pm

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 :-)"

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.

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.

Everyday Adventures: Arboretum Field Trip

Our Changing Ecosystems

Friday, November 7th 9-10:30am

Meet us at the UW Arboretum visitor center for an educational field trip. A UW Arboretum naturalist will guide us on a tour of the arboretum while providing us information on how our ecosystems are changing.

We will meet at 9am in front of the visitor center for a 1.5hr tour. There is a bathroom inside the visitor center. Parking is available in the visitor center lot.

The tour will happen on trails that are both paved and natural (grass/prairie). Be sure to bring water and any other walking supports (shoes/boots/hiking poles).

In the case of inclement weather, we will cancel and notify you.

Please email Autumn with any questions autumn@gildasclubmadison.org

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.

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.

2nd Monday of the Month from 6-7:30pm via Zoom

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.

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. 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.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom        

Instructor: 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.

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.

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

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom    

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via In Person or Zoom

NO MEETING DEC. 3

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.

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

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.

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

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

This Early-Stage Cancer Support Group provides mutual support and information for people with a stage 0 or stage 1 cancer diagnosis, of any cancer type. The group is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional. Discussion is focused on current issues faced by people with early-stage cancer (stage 0 or 1).

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. 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.

Questions? Email elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.

COZY YOGA

Mondays @ 6:30-7:30pm

via Zoom

Join us on Mondays for a series of one-hour virtual cozy yoga sessions.

These gentle yoga sessions are designed to help us enjoy some time to slow down and practice some simple self-care on a Monday evening. They are restorative in nature and are created with a variety of bodies and abilities in mind.

Wear something cozy and get ready to feel those deep breaths really start working!

These yoga sessions will be led by Kiri Meyer, MS, LPC, NCC, RYT_200

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Tues, Nov 18 @ 10am-12pm

In Person at Gilda's Club Madison

7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562

Description:

Join fellow Gilda’s club members in this art workshop to try your hand at chalk pastel. We will try out a variety of chalk pastel techniques and create a fall-inspired artwork. As we work explore the theme of letting go.

Spaces are limited & registration is required.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

Please Note:

• Workshops are not designed to be 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.

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

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom    

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Wednesdays @1:00-2:30pm

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 :-)"

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.    

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

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

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.

Thanksgiving Social

Thursday, November 20th

Serving 5:30PM - 7:30PM

Thanks to our friends at Certco, we are hosting a dinner for the community.

Turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, cranberries, veggies and pie are on the menu!

Come as you are for a full Thanksgiving Dinner. We will be serving from 5:30-7:30PM.

Space is limited. Please register to reserve your seat.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

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.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Tues, Nov 25@ 10am-12pm
AND Tues, Dec 2 @ 10am-12pm

In Person at Gilda's Club Madison

7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562

Description:

*This is a two part workshop - please plan to attend both sessions*

Join fellow Gilda’s club members in this art workshop to try your hand at paper quilling. Quilling is a type of ornamental craftwork involving the shaping of paper into delicate pleats or folds called coils. The first week we will form our coils and the second week we will create an image out of our pieces.

Spaces are limited & registration is required.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

Please Note:

• Workshops are not designed to be 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.

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

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom    

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via In Person or Zoom

NO MEETING DEC. 3

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.

Monthly on the 4th Thursday*

@ 4:00pm-5:30 PM via Zoom

*Starting Oct, 2025 this group will be on 4th Weds from 6-7:30pm

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.

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.

Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom        

Instructor: 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.

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.

Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually

This weekly support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. Come to be supported by others in the same role.

If you are already a member and want to register for this weekly group, and can make the weekly commitment, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please first 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 professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

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.

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.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

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). 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.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

COZY YOGA

Mondays @ 6:30-7:30pm

via Zoom

Join us on Mondays for a series of one-hour virtual cozy yoga sessions.

These gentle yoga sessions are designed to help us enjoy some time to slow down and practice some simple self-care on a Monday evening. They are restorative in nature and are created with a variety of bodies and abilities in mind.

Wear something cozy and get ready to feel those deep breaths really start working!

These yoga sessions will be led by Kiri Meyer, MS, LPC, NCC, RYT_200

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom        

Instructor: 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.

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.

Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually

This weekly support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. Come to be supported by others in the same role.

If you are already a member and want to register for this weekly group, and can make the weekly commitment, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please first 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 professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

This in person 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.

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, register on this event page. 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.

Questions? Email elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org

Wednesdays @1:00-2:30pm

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 :-)"

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.

Easy Crowd Breakfast

Thurs., Dec. 11

11:30 am to 1 pm 

Holidays can mean company and a full house.  Join us to make a delicious, healthy breakfast meal for a crowd.  As always, this class will include easy to prep and complete recipes. 

Darcey McVanel and Allison Olson continue with these great classes.

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.

This Early-Stage Cancer Support Group provides mutual support and information for people with a stage 0 or stage 1 cancer diagnosis, of any cancer type. The group is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional. Discussion is focused on current issues faced by people with early-stage cancer (stage 0 or 1).

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. 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.

Questions? Email elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.

Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom        

Instructor: 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.

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.

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

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom    

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Wednesdays @1:00-2:30pm

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 :-)"

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.

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.

Tues, Dec 23 @ 10am-12pm

In Person at Gilda's Club Madison

7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562

Description:

Join fellow Gilda’s club members in this art workshop to try your hand wreath making. Choose from a variety of wreath forms and embellish for the season or for a special theme. Choose from a variety of natural and/or handmade materials.

Spaces are limited & registration is required.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

Please Note:

• Workshops are not designed to be 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.

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom    

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Radical Remission: A 5-Week Virtual Workshop Series

Saturdays, Jan. 24 - Feb. 21
10:00–11:30AM CST | Live on Zoom

Join Manisha Bhargava, Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Certified Radical Remission Instructor, for a powerful 5-week virtual workshop series based on Dr. Kelly A. Turner’s bestselling books  Radical Remission and  Radical Hope. This workshop dives into 10 lifestyle factors uncovered through Dr. Turner’s extensive research into more than 1,500 cases of unexpected cancer remission.

Each session explores two of these healing factors—such as changing your diet, strengthening intuition, and releasing suppressed emotions—through a dynamic blend of scientific research, survivor stories, and experiential practices that bring the content to life. You’ll walk away with meaningful insights, practical tools, and a personalized action plan to support your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

The workshop’s interactive format fosters sharing, connection, and community—providing a supportive space to learn and grow alongside others on a healing journey. For many, this becomes the first step in joining a long-term wellness network.

Whether you’re currently facing a health challenge, supporting a loved one, or focused on prevention, this workshop offers safe, empowering strategies to strengthen immune function and enhance overall wellness—relevant for anyone managing or seeking to prevent chronic disease.

Caregivers, family members, and friends are warmly encouraged to attend in support of their loved one’s healing journey.