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Thursday April 1st 2021
Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


Info & Registration
Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
Living With Loss Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Now a weekly group, 10-11:30 am on Thursdays.

Support group for adults who are grieving a death to cancer.

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

Pre-Registration required. Please contact us if you are interested in joining the group. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


Info & Registration
Yoga @ Noon Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Meets weekly on Thursdays from 12 - 1 pm

Join us for this grounding yoga class. All abilities are welcome.

Instructor Amy Harr's teaching style is a grounding, conscious, anatomy-based exploration of strength and awareness. She emphasizes options and possibilities to help people feel openness and flow in their bodies and calm their minds.

Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

Info & Registration
Advanced Care Planning (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) Time 3:00 PM Location Zoom

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.



Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


Info & Registration
Breast Cancer Support Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Meets monthly on the 1st Thursday of the month from 6 - 7:30 pm

This group is for anyone with a breast cancer diagnosis or who has completed treatment. All stages and supporters welcome. Come to connect with others, share your story,

ask questions, and feel supported by others who get it.

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

Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



This group is sponsored, in part, by Baker Tilly US, LLP.


Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


Info & Registration
Drawing Time 7:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Thursday, April 1, 2021 @ 7pm-8pm CDT via Zoom

Description:

In this intro to drawing class, participants will have a one-hour session to practice old skills, develop new techniques, and have fun!

We'll start with a warm-up exercise, where we open up our hands and minds, and one or two larger projects where we delve into either still life and/or portraiture. We'll cover various drawing techniques, including color, value, and line. All skill levels are welcome!

Materials You'll Need:

  • Paper, Pencils, Colored Pencils (or different colored pens)

About Mallory Shotwell:

Mallory Shotwell is an interdisciplinary artist and arts educator. In her art practice, she works with storytelling/interview, audio, photography, and video to share stories based on a theme. She majored in English at Aquinas College in Michigan, and later French and Elementary Education at Edgewood College in Madison. She worked as a public school teacher in Michigan and as a Montessori teacher in Madison. In her teaching practice, she utilizes multiple learning styles to serve and respect people's needs.



Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


Info & Registration
Friday April 2nd 2021
Mid-day Energy Boost Time 12:00 PM Location Forest Method Coaching A combination of movement and breathing to energize your afternoon, suitable for EVERY BODY! Log off feeling energized and ready to tackle your afternoon! This class is offered through Forest Method Coaching, in Madison, WI. Info & Registration
Monday April 5th 2021
Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


Info & Registration
Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
CUREative Art for Teens: 3-D Expressive Art Time 7:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

CUREative Art for Teens: 3-D Expressive Art

Monday, April 5, 2021 @ 7 pm CST via Zoom

Description:

Join other teens touched by cancer to learn about a variety of 3-D art mediums you can create from basic household materials. From hanging mobiles to sculptures to mosaics, discuss the potential meanings you can express through 3D art.

What You'll Need:

Any or all of the following:

  • Recycled materials
  • Small toys
  • Natural materials
  • Aluminum foil
  • Masking tape
  • Other household materials

        About the Facilitator:

        Molly Linn-Miller has been working as a registered art therapist for 13 years. She provides art therapy and support for both individuals and groups.

        She works with a variety of populations and ages including families living with cancer, those recovering from substance abuse, adults with living with autism, memory loss and other mental illness, and pre-school aged children.

        Molly also paints large scale children’s murals and makes collages using a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials. In addition to art-making she enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys, cooking and eating food with her girlfriends, hiking and playing ultimate frisbee.




        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

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        Tuesday April 6th 2021
        Joyful Yoga Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10 - 11:15 am

        A gentle exploration of mind and body. This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.

        Starting Tuesday, Aug. 10 we will offer a Hybrid class.  Up to 6 people can attend class in person at the Clubhouse.  Class will also continue to be offered on Zoom.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Instant Sisters--Metastatic or Advanced Breast Cancer Support Time 11:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday from 11:30 am - 1 pm

        This group is for anyone with a metastatic or advanced breast cancer diagnosis. It is a safe space to share challenges, fears, and successes while supporting each other.

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.

        Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Mid-day Energy Boost Time 12:00 PM Location Forest Method Coaching A combination of movement and breathing to energize your afternoon, suitable for EVERY BODY! Log off feeling energized and ready to tackle your afternoon! This class is offered through Forest Method Coaching, in Madison, WI. Info & Registration
        Art Journaling Time 2:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Tuesday, April 6, 2021 @ 2pm-3pm CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        In this class we'll explore journaling with art. What does this mean? It can be as simple as documenting each day’s activities with art, doodling feelings, or creating pages that respond to the larger events of your life - cancer, COVID, family or friends, etc. It can be light, deep, sweet, funny, beautiful-the mission is to make a regular, creative practice of sharing and honoring yourself and your life.

        We'll start with an exercise as we open up our minds and hearts, and warm up our hands for movement. Next we'll have prompts that you can visually answer with whatever materials you have in your spaces - collage, painting, drawing, stickers, etc.

        This is an intentionally welcoming creative space, where there are no wrong answers, and any expression of creativity is wonderful.

        What You'll Need:

        • - Bring whatever art materials or medium you have on hand. Paper and pen, paint, markers, or anything else you'd like to use.

        About Mallory Shotwell:

        Mallory Shotwell is an interdisciplinary artist and arts educator. In her art practice, she works with storytelling/interview, audio, photography, and video to share stories based on a theme. She majored in English at Aquinas College in Michigan, and later French and Elementary Education at Edgewood College in Madison. She worked as a public school teacher in Michigan and as a Montessori teacher in Madison. In her teaching practice, she utilizes multiple learning styles to serve and respect people's needs.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wellness (Kirsten) Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are living with a cancer diagnosis, through treatment and up to 1 year following treatment.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wednesday April 7th 2021
        Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Join us for a mid-week chat. No agendas, just grab your favorite beverage and connect with other Gilda's Club members. Break up your week.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Relaxation & Guided Imagery Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom

        Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation.

        Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit.

        From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Construction Zone Time 1:30 PM Location Zoom

        Grab your latest art, sewing, knitting or craft project to chat while you work. You don't have to construct alone!



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Exercise and Lymphedema (PUBLIC) Time 5:00 PM Location Zoom

        Lack of information and misinformation often abound around the topics of fatigue, pain, exercise, recovery, lymphedema and lymphedema risk after a cancer diagnosis. In this hour conversation, oncology physical therapy specialist, Dr. Leslie Waltke will talk with you about how the lymphatic system works and what it does and the effects surgery and radiation have on the lymphatic system.

        We’ll debunk the many myths around lymphedema risk and discuss the things that do and do not precipitate lymphedema. We’ll talk to about what research says are the best ways to decrease your lymphedema risk. And did you know for cancer survivors, exercise during and after treatment can actually improve quality of life, length of life and overall survival? Yes, we’ll talk about that as well!

        Info & Registration
        Thursday April 8th 2021
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Living With Loss Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Now a weekly group, 10-11:30 am on Thursdays.

        Support group for adults who are grieving a death to cancer.

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

        Pre-Registration required. Please contact us if you are interested in joining the group. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Share the Knowledge Time 11:15 AM https://www.bcrecovery.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1485095&group= On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Yoga @ Noon Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Thursdays from 12 - 1 pm

        Join us for this grounding yoga class. All abilities are welcome.

        Instructor Amy Harr's teaching style is a grounding, conscious, anatomy-based exploration of strength and awareness. She emphasizes options and possibilities to help people feel openness and flow in their bodies and calm their minds.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Young Survivors Time 6:00 PM Location Zoom

        Meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 6 pm - 7:30 pm

        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 journey. 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.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.

        Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Friday April 9th 2021
        Cooking Class: Homemade Stocks And Broths Time 11:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Friday, April 9, 2021 @ 11am CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make homemade stocks and broths. 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 1,700 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.



        This program is made possible, in part, by a grant from The McKesson Foundation.


        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Mid-day Energy Boost Time 12:00 PM Location Forest Method Coaching A combination of movement and breathing to energize your afternoon, suitable for EVERY BODY! Log off feeling energized and ready to tackle your afternoon! This class is offered through Forest Method Coaching, in Madison, WI. Info & Registration
        Saturday April 10th 2021
        Write to Heal Time 9:00 AM Location ZOOM

        Description:

        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.

        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 by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Art for the Soul: Spread Good Memories Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Art for the Soul: Spread Good Memories

        Saturday, April 10

        10am - 12pm via Zoom

        Materials: Shirts, Fabric Paint*, Paint Brushes

        Project Description: This week we will paint that memory that fills us with joy and that we can share with the rest.

        *Supplies will be boxed and available for pick-up at the Middleton Clubhouse. If you cannot make it to the clubhouse, please contact carissa@gildasclubmadison.org to receive the supplies via mail.


        Art for the Soul is an art therapy group for women (18 and older) who have cancer, who are cancer survivors, who support someone with cancer, or are grieving a death to cancer. This is a 10 week group, though you do not need to attend every one (there are some exceptions for multi-week projects--these are noted). For most weeks, supplies can be found around the house, or adjustments can be made so you can participate. For weeks that require more specialized supplies, we will offer supply pick-up times. Details will be provided.



        To receive the Zoom link, register by midnight the night before the class. If you want to register after that time, have questions, or are having technical difficulties, please email:

        carissa@gildasclubmadison.org



        About Mayela Finol:

        Mayela (pronounced ma-JEL-a) Finol is an Art Therapy senior student at Edgewood College. She is happy to blend her passions of making art and helping people. She grew up in an artistic environment and her first steps with art were drawing and painting. Her skills expanded at Edgewood College where she had the opportunity to explore other materials such as ceramics, wood, paper, and threading. Mayela is originally from Venezuela and she has been living in Madison for about 19 years. She has been working for the Madison School District for close to a decade as a Behavior Education Assistant. While working with children who have behavior challenges Mayela has developed a positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to engage in their work and succeed. Mayela is inspired daily by her husband and their two children.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.



        Info & Registration
        Laughter Club (PUBLIC) Time 10:30 AM Location ZOOM

        Laughter is the best medicine. Join us for 30 minutes of intentional laughter, and breathing. This is for ALL AGES! Laughter yoga facilitator Betsy Kennedy will lead us in this amazing practice.

        Learn more about laughter yoga in this video.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Monday April 12th 2021
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Upland Hills Cancer Network of Support Time 2:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for support for all cancer diagnoses and supporters.

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Blood Cancer Support Time 5:30 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets monthly on the 2nd Monday from 5:30 - 7 pm

        This group is for anyone with a blood cancer (leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma) and their supporters.

        SPECIAL SPEAKERS

        April 12 -  Margaret Martin, Registered Dietician from Pearl Point (which is open to people with ANY cancer diagnosis to get a FREE RD consult by phone or email, even though they are owned by LLS). She will talk about dietary ways to live as healthy as possible, with an eye toward preventing recurrence. She will offer a Q&A as part of the meeting as well. 

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Tuesday April 13th 2021
        Joyful Yoga Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10 - 11:15 am

        A gentle exploration of mind and body. This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.

        Starting Tuesday, Aug. 10 we will offer a Hybrid class.  Up to 6 people can attend class in person at the Clubhouse.  Class will also continue to be offered on Zoom.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Mid-day Energy Boost Time 12:00 PM Location Forest Method Coaching A combination of movement and breathing to energize your afternoon, suitable for EVERY BODY! Log off feeling energized and ready to tackle your afternoon! This class is offered through Forest Method Coaching, in Madison, WI. Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wellness (Kirsten) Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are living with a cancer diagnosis, through treatment and up to 1 year following treatment.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wednesday April 14th 2021
        Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Join us for a mid-week chat. No agendas, just grab your favorite beverage and connect with other Gilda's Club members. Break up your week.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Relaxation & Guided Imagery Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom

        Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation.

        Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit.

        From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Construction Zone Time 1:30 PM Location Zoom

        Grab your latest art, sewing, knitting or craft project to chat while you work. You don't have to construct alone!



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Frankly Speaking: Precision Medicine (PUBLIC) Time 6:00 PM Location Zoom Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Precision Medicine. Gilda's Club invites people interested in learning about precision medicine to a free workshop that provides fundamental information about precision medicine, biomarker testing, and types of targeted therapies to find the best treatment on an individual basis. Info & Registration
        Drawing Time 7:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Thursday, April 14, 2021 @ 7pm-8pm CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        In this intro to drawing class, participants will have a one-hour session to practice old skills, develop new techniques, and have fun!

        We'll start with a warm-up exercise, where we open up our hands and minds, and one or two larger projects where we delve into either still life and/or portraiture. We'll cover various drawing techniques, including color, value, and line. All skill levels are welcome!

        Materials You'll Need:

        • Paper, Pencils, Colored Pencils (or different colored pens)

        About Mallory Shotwell:

        Mallory Shotwell is an interdisciplinary artist and arts educator. In her art practice, she works with storytelling/interview, audio, photography, and video to share stories based on a theme. She majored in English at Aquinas College in Michigan, and later French and Elementary Education at Edgewood College in Madison. She worked as a public school teacher in Michigan and as a Montessori teacher in Madison. In her teaching practice, she utilizes multiple learning styles to serve and respect people's needs.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Thursday April 15th 2021
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Living With Loss Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Now a weekly group, 10-11:30 am on Thursdays.

        Support group for adults who are grieving a death to cancer.

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

        Pre-Registration required. Please contact us if you are interested in joining the group. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Yoga @ Noon Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Thursdays from 12 - 1 pm

        Join us for this grounding yoga class. All abilities are welcome.

        Instructor Amy Harr's teaching style is a grounding, conscious, anatomy-based exploration of strength and awareness. She emphasizes options and possibilities to help people feel openness and flow in their bodies and calm their minds.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Virtual - New Member Meeting Time 1:30 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        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.

        Info & Registration
        Moving Forward Time 4:30 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday from 4:30 - 6 pm

        Monthly gathering for those who have completed treatment, 2 weeks to 2 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 required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        This group is made possible by Giving Tuesday Donors.

        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Cooking Class: African Sweet Potato Soup Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Thursday, April 15, 2021 @ 6pm CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make West African sweet potato soup. 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 1,700 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.



        This program is made possible, in part, by a grant from The McKesson Foundation.


        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Friday April 16th 2021
        Mid-day Energy Boost Time 12:00 PM Location Forest Method Coaching A combination of movement and breathing to energize your afternoon, suitable for EVERY BODY! Log off feeling energized and ready to tackle your afternoon! This class is offered through Forest Method Coaching, in Madison, WI. Info & Registration
        Saturday April 17th 2021
        Art for the Soul: Our Support (2 Weeks) Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Art for the Soul: Our Support

        Saturdays, April 17 & April 24 (2 week Project)

        10am - 12pm via Zoom

        Materials: Paper, Markers

        Project Description: With patterns and lines we express our emotions and honor those around us and we will support each other.

        Art for the Soul is an art therapy group for women (18 and older) who have cancer, who are cancer survivors, who support someone with cancer, or are grieving a death to cancer. This is a 10 week group, though you do not need to attend every one (there are some exceptions for multi-week projects--these are noted). For most weeks, supplies can be found around the house, or adjustments can be made so you can participate. For weeks that require more specialized supplies, we will offer supply pick-up times. Details will be provided.


        To receive the Zoom link, register by midnight the night before the class. If you want to register after that time, have questions, or are having technical difficulties, please email:

        carissa@gildasclubmadison.org.



        About Mayela Finol:

        Mayela (pronounced ma-JEL-a) Finol is an Art Therapy senior student at Edgewood College. She is happy to blend her passions of making art and helping people. She grew up in an artistic environment and her first steps with art were drawing and painting. Her skills expanded at Edgewood College where she had the opportunity to explore other materials such as ceramics, wood, paper, and threading. Mayela is originally from Venezuela and she has been living in Madison for about 19 years. She has been working for the Madison School District for close to a decade as a Behavior Education Assistant. While working with children who have behavior challenges Mayela has developed a positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to engage in their work and succeed. Mayela is inspired daily by her husband and their two children.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Monday April 19th 2021
        Community Art Show Time 12:00 AM

        You deserve some fresh air and some fabulous art! Take a stroll outside the Goodman Community Center's Ironworks building in Madison to view some powerful art created by the Gilda's community. Visit anytime April 19th-26th to see the exhibit through the windows (daylight hours are recommended for the best view).

        Visit our Digital Exhibit to see all the art and learn more about the show at https://gildasclubmadison.org/artshow/

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Tuesday April 20th 2021
        Joyful Yoga Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10 - 11:15 am

        A gentle exploration of mind and body. This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.

        Starting Tuesday, Aug. 10 we will offer a Hybrid class.  Up to 6 people can attend class in person at the Clubhouse.  Class will also continue to be offered on Zoom.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Mid-day Energy Boost Time 12:00 PM Location Forest Method Coaching A combination of movement and breathing to energize your afternoon, suitable for EVERY BODY! Log off feeling energized and ready to tackle your afternoon! This class is offered through Forest Method Coaching, in Madison, WI. Info & Registration
        Art Journaling Time 2:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Tuesday, April 20, 2021 @ 2pm-3pm CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        In this class we'll explore journaling with art. What does this mean? It can be as simple as documenting each day’s activities with art, doodling feelings, or creating pages that respond to the larger events of your life - cancer, COVID, family or friends, etc. It can be light, deep, sweet, funny, beautiful-the mission is to make a regular, creative practice of sharing and honoring yourself and your life.

        We'll start with an exercise as we open up our minds and hearts, and warm up our hands for movement. Next we'll have prompts that you can visually answer with whatever materials you have in your spaces - collage, painting, drawing, stickers, etc.

        This is an intentionally welcoming creative space, where there are no wrong answers, and any expression of creativity is wonderful.

        What You'll Need:

        • - Bring whatever art materials or medium you have on hand. Paper and pen, paint, markers, or anything else you'd like to use.

        About Mallory Shotwell:

        Mallory Shotwell is an interdisciplinary artist and arts educator. In her art practice, she works with storytelling/interview, audio, photography, and video to share stories based on a theme. She majored in English at Aquinas College in Michigan, and later French and Elementary Education at Edgewood College in Madison. She worked as a public school teacher in Michigan and as a Montessori teacher in Madison. In her teaching practice, she utilizes multiple learning styles to serve and respect people's needs.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Brain Tumor Networking Time 3:00 PM Location Zoom Support for those living with brain cancer, as well as supporters. In partnership with UW Carbone Cancer Center. Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wellness (Kirsten) Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are living with a cancer diagnosis, through treatment and up to 1 year following treatment.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wednesday April 21st 2021
        Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Join us for a mid-week chat. No agendas, just grab your favorite beverage and connect with other Gilda's Club members. Break up your week.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Reopening Listening Session Time 11:00 AM Location Zoom If you have more in depth thoughts, or would prefer to talk, please join Kirsten Norslien, Program Director to talk about your thoughts and concerns. These Zoom calls will be recorded so we can take all ideas under consideration.   Info & Registration
        Relaxation & Guided Imagery Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom

        Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation.

        Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit.

        From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Construction Zone Time 1:30 PM Location Zoom

        Grab your latest art, sewing, knitting or craft project to chat while you work. You don't have to construct alone!



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        GI Cancer Support Time 3:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets twice monthly on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday from 3-4:30pm

        Support group for people with a GI cancer diagnosis and their supporters. This includes cancers of the esophagus, pancreas, stomach, colon, rectum, anus, liver, biliary system, gall bladder and small intestine.

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        This group is made possible by the generous support of Exact Sciences.

        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Prostate Cancer Support Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday from 6 - 7:30 pm

        Support group for men with a prostate cancer diagnosis. All stages and supporters are welcome.

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        This group is sponsored by Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin

        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Thursday April 22nd 2021
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Living With Loss Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Now a weekly group, 10-11:30 am on Thursdays.

        Support group for adults who are grieving a death to cancer.

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

        Pre-Registration required. Please contact us if you are interested in joining the group. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Yoga @ Noon Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Thursdays from 12 - 1 pm

        Join us for this grounding yoga class. All abilities are welcome.

        Instructor Amy Harr's teaching style is a grounding, conscious, anatomy-based exploration of strength and awareness. She emphasizes options and possibilities to help people feel openness and flow in their bodies and calm their minds.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Gynecological Cancer Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday from 6 - 7:30 pm

        Support group for anyone affected by a gynecological cancer.

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Young Survivor Open Group Check-in Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday from 6 - 7 pm

        This is an opportunity for us to check-in with each other in a small group setting using secure video conferencing software. Registered attendees will receive instructions and link to join the meeting via email.

        Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org . If this group fills up and you're not able to register, let us know that you're interested in attending a future offering like this by emailing us.

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center

        Info & Registration
        Friday April 23rd 2021
        Mid-day Energy Boost Time 12:00 PM Location Forest Method Coaching A combination of movement and breathing to energize your afternoon, suitable for EVERY BODY! Log off feeling energized and ready to tackle your afternoon! This class is offered through Forest Method Coaching, in Madison, WI. Info & Registration
        Monday April 26th 2021
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Reopening Listening Session Time 10:00 AM Location Zoom If you have more in depth thoughts, or would prefer to talk, please join Kirsten Norslien, Program Director to talk about your thoughts and concerns. These Zoom calls will be recorded so we can take all ideas under consideration.   Info & Registration
        Virtual - New Member Meeting Time 4:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        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.

        Info & Registration
        Reopening Listening Session Time 5:30 PM Location Zoom If you have more in depth thoughts, or would prefer to talk, please join Kirsten Norslien, Program Director to talk about your thoughts and concerns. These Zoom calls will be recorded so we can take all ideas under consideration.   Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Tuesday April 27th 2021
        Joyful Yoga Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10 - 11:15 am

        A gentle exploration of mind and body. This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.

        Starting Tuesday, Aug. 10 we will offer a Hybrid class.  Up to 6 people can attend class in person at the Clubhouse.  Class will also continue to be offered on Zoom.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Mid-day Energy Boost Time 12:00 PM Location Forest Method Coaching A combination of movement and breathing to energize your afternoon, suitable for EVERY BODY! Log off feeling energized and ready to tackle your afternoon! This class is offered through Forest Method Coaching, in Madison, WI. Info & Registration
        Reopening Listening Session Time 2:30 PM Location Zoom If you have more in depth thoughts, or would prefer to talk, please join Kirsten Norslien, Program Director to talk about your thoughts and concerns. These Zoom calls will be recorded so we can take all ideas under consideration.   Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wellness (Kirsten) Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are living with a cancer diagnosis, through treatment and up to 1 year following treatment.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wednesday April 28th 2021
        Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Join us for a mid-week chat. No agendas, just grab your favorite beverage and connect with other Gilda's Club members. Break up your week.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Relaxation & Guided Imagery Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom

        Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation.

        Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit.

        From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Construction Zone Time 1:30 PM Location Zoom

        Grab your latest art, sewing, knitting or craft project to chat while you work. You don't have to construct alone!



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Emotional Detox: Clear Our and Let Go Time 3:00 PM Location Zoom Physical and brain-based exercises to work with seemingly negative emotions, be present with current emotional states, honor the experience (anger, sadness, frustration, loneliness, fear…) and set intentions and plans for moving through those experiences with hope. Info & Registration
        Cooking Class: Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki and Orzo Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Wednesday, April 28, 2021 @ 6pm CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make lamb (sub beef) meatballs with tzatziki and orzo. 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 1,700 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.



        This program is made possible, in part, by a grant from The McKesson Foundation.


        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Thursday April 29th 2021
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Living With Loss Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Now a weekly group, 10-11:30 am on Thursdays.

        Support group for adults who are grieving a death to cancer.

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

        Pre-Registration required. Please contact us if you are interested in joining the group. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Yoga @ Noon Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Thursdays from 12 - 1 pm

        Join us for this grounding yoga class. All abilities are welcome.

        Instructor Amy Harr's teaching style is a grounding, conscious, anatomy-based exploration of strength and awareness. She emphasizes options and possibilities to help people feel openness and flow in their bodies and calm their minds.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Virtual Donor Town Hall Time 5:30 PM Location Virtual - assigned links We would love to see you at our upcoming Virtual Donor Town Hall on Thursday, April 29th, from 5:30-6:30 pm.

        At the town hall, you'll get an update on our virtual programs, learn about our re-opening plans and plans for the future, and hear from a few of our members. You'll have the chance to ask any questions you have on how we've adjusted our plans during the pandemic.

        We'd love to see you there so that you can see the impact you have on families in our community! 
        Info & Registration
        Friday April 30th 2021
        Mid-day Energy Boost Time 12:00 PM Location Forest Method Coaching A combination of movement and breathing to energize your afternoon, suitable for EVERY BODY! Log off feeling energized and ready to tackle your afternoon! This class is offered through Forest Method Coaching, in Madison, WI. Info & Registration
        Monday May 3rd 2021
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Tuesday May 4th 2021
        Joyful Yoga Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10 - 11:15 am

        A gentle exploration of mind and body. This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.

        Starting Tuesday, Aug. 10 we will offer a Hybrid class.  Up to 6 people can attend class in person at the Clubhouse.  Class will also continue to be offered on Zoom.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Instant Sisters--Metastatic or Advanced Breast Cancer Support Time 11:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday from 11:30 am - 1 pm

        This group is for anyone with a metastatic or advanced breast cancer diagnosis. It is a safe space to share challenges, fears, and successes while supporting each other.

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.

        Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Mid-day Energy Boost Time 12:00 PM Location Forest Method Coaching A combination of movement and breathing to energize your afternoon, suitable for EVERY BODY! Log off feeling energized and ready to tackle your afternoon! This class is offered through Forest Method Coaching, in Madison, WI. Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wellness (Kirsten) Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are living with a cancer diagnosis, through treatment and up to 1 year following treatment.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wednesday May 5th 2021
        Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Join us for a mid-week chat. No agendas, just grab your favorite beverage and connect with other Gilda's Club members. Break up your week.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Relaxation & Guided Imagery Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom

        Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation.

        Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit.

        From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Construction Zone Time 1:30 PM Location Zoom

        Grab your latest art, sewing, knitting or craft project to chat while you work. You don't have to construct alone!



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Drawing Time 7:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Wednesday, May 5, 2021 @ 7pm-8pm CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        In this intro to drawing class, participants will have a one-hour session to practice old skills, develop new techniques, and have fun!

        We'll start with a warm-up exercise, where we open up our hands and minds, and one or two larger projects where we delve into either still life and/or portraiture. We'll cover various drawing techniques, including color, value, and line. All skill levels are welcome!

        Materials You'll Need:

        • Paper, Pencils, Colored Pencils (or different colored pens)

        About Mallory Shotwell:

        Mallory Shotwell is an interdisciplinary artist and arts educator. In her art practice, she works with storytelling/interview, audio, photography, and video to share stories based on a theme. She majored in English at Aquinas College in Michigan, and later French and Elementary Education at Edgewood College in Madison. She worked as a public school teacher in Michigan and as a Montessori teacher in Madison. In her teaching practice, she utilizes multiple learning styles to serve and respect people's needs.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Thursday May 6th 2021
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Living With Loss Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Now a weekly group, 10-11:30 am on Thursdays.

        Support group for adults who are grieving a death to cancer.

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

        Pre-Registration required. Please contact us if you are interested in joining the group. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Yoga @ Noon Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Thursdays from 12 - 1 pm

        Join us for this grounding yoga class. All abilities are welcome.

        Instructor Amy Harr's teaching style is a grounding, conscious, anatomy-based exploration of strength and awareness. She emphasizes options and possibilities to help people feel openness and flow in their bodies and calm their minds.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Advanced Care Planning (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) Time 3:30 PM Location Zoom

        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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Breast Cancer Support Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets monthly on the 1st Thursday of the month from 6 - 7:30 pm

        This group is for anyone with a breast cancer diagnosis or who has completed treatment. All stages and supporters welcome. Come to connect with others, share your story,

        ask questions, and feel supported by others who get it.

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        This group is sponsored, in part, by Baker Tilly US, LLP.


        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Friday May 7th 2021
        Cooking Class: Thai Lettuce Wraps Time 11:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Friday, May 7, 2021 @ 11am CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make Thai lettuce wraps. 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 1,700 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.



        This program is made possible, in part, by a grant from The McKesson Foundation.


        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Mid-day Energy Boost Time 12:00 PM Location Forest Method Coaching A combination of movement and breathing to energize your afternoon, suitable for EVERY BODY! Log off feeling energized and ready to tackle your afternoon! This class is offered through Forest Method Coaching, in Madison, WI. Info & Registration
        Saturday May 8th 2021
        Write to Heal Time 9:00 AM Location ZOOM

        Description:

        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.

        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 by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Laughter Club (PUBLIC) Time 10:30 AM Location ZOOM

        Laughter is the best medicine. Join us for 30 minutes of intentional laughter, and breathing. This is for ALL AGES! Laughter yoga facilitator Betsy Kennedy will lead us in this amazing practice.

        Learn more about laughter yoga in this video.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Monday May 10th 2021
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Upland Hills Cancer Network of Support Time 2:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for support for all cancer diagnoses and supporters.

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Virtual - New Member Meeting Time 4:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        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.

        Info & Registration
        Blood Cancer Support Time 5:30 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets monthly on the 2nd Monday from 5:30 - 7 pm

        This group is for anyone with a blood cancer (leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma) and their supporters.

        SPECIAL SPEAKERS

        April 12 -  Margaret Martin, Registered Dietician from Pearl Point (which is open to people with ANY cancer diagnosis to get a FREE RD consult by phone or email, even though they are owned by LLS). She will talk about dietary ways to live as healthy as possible, with an eye toward preventing recurrence. She will offer a Q&A as part of the meeting as well. 

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Tuesday May 11th 2021
        Joyful Yoga Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10 - 11:15 am

        A gentle exploration of mind and body. This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.

        Starting Tuesday, Aug. 10 we will offer a Hybrid class.  Up to 6 people can attend class in person at the Clubhouse.  Class will also continue to be offered on Zoom.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Mid-day Energy Boost Time 12:00 PM Location Forest Method Coaching A combination of movement and breathing to energize your afternoon, suitable for EVERY BODY! Log off feeling energized and ready to tackle your afternoon! This class is offered through Forest Method Coaching, in Madison, WI. Info & Registration
        Art Journaling Time 2:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Tuesday, May 11, 2021 @ 2pm-3pm CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        In this class we'll explore journaling with art. What does this mean? It can be as simple as documenting each day’s activities with art, doodling feelings, or creating pages that respond to the larger events of your life - cancer, COVID, family or friends, etc. It can be light, deep, sweet, funny, beautiful-the mission is to make a regular, creative practice of sharing and honoring yourself and your life.

        We'll start with an exercise as we open up our minds and hearts, and warm up our hands for movement. Next we'll have prompts that you can visually answer with whatever materials you have in your spaces - collage, painting, drawing, stickers, etc.

        This is an intentionally welcoming creative space, where there are no wrong answers, and any expression of creativity is wonderful.

        What You'll Need:

        • - Bring whatever art materials or medium you have on hand. Paper and pen, paint, markers, or anything else you'd like to use.

        About Mallory Shotwell:

        Mallory Shotwell is an interdisciplinary artist and arts educator. In her art practice, she works with storytelling/interview, audio, photography, and video to share stories based on a theme. She majored in English at Aquinas College in Michigan, and later French and Elementary Education at Edgewood College in Madison. She worked as a public school teacher in Michigan and as a Montessori teacher in Madison. In her teaching practice, she utilizes multiple learning styles to serve and respect people's needs.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wellness (Kirsten) Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are living with a cancer diagnosis, through treatment and up to 1 year following treatment.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wednesday May 12th 2021
        Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Join us for a mid-week chat. No agendas, just grab your favorite beverage and connect with other Gilda's Club members. Break up your week.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Relaxation & Guided Imagery Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom

        Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation.

        Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit.

        From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Construction Zone Time 1:30 PM Location Zoom

        Grab your latest art, sewing, knitting or craft project to chat while you work. You don't have to construct alone!



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Cooking Class: Sizzling Summer Shrimp Pasta Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Wednesday, May 12, 2021 @ 6pm CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make a sizzling summer shrimp pasta. 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 1,700 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.



        This program is made possible, in part, by a grant from The McKesson Foundation.


        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Understanding HER2+ Breast Cancer Recurrence: Get the facts and act to help reduce your risk (PUBLIC) Time 6:00 PM Location Zoom This presentation will provide you with information about early-stage HER2+ breast cancer and help you understand more ways to help reduce your risk of recurrence. Info & Registration
        Thursday May 13th 2021
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Living With Loss Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Now a weekly group, 10-11:30 am on Thursdays.

        Support group for adults who are grieving a death to cancer.

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

        Pre-Registration required. Please contact us if you are interested in joining the group. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Skin Cancer Prevention during the Pandemic Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links Wisconsinites may be spending more time outdoors this summer, thanks to COVID-19. Learn how we can work together to reduce the risk of skin cancer during the pandemic. This workshop is being held at the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative. Register at https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYocu2gpjopGtGwuSUztd4TJufvROp1NxDz On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Yoga @ Noon Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Thursdays from 12 - 1 pm

        Join us for this grounding yoga class. All abilities are welcome.

        Instructor Amy Harr's teaching style is a grounding, conscious, anatomy-based exploration of strength and awareness. She emphasizes options and possibilities to help people feel openness and flow in their bodies and calm their minds.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Young Survivors Time 6:00 PM Location Zoom

        Meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 6 pm - 7:30 pm

        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 journey. 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.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.

        Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Friday May 14th 2021
        Mid-day Energy Boost Time 12:00 PM Location Forest Method Coaching A combination of movement and breathing to energize your afternoon, suitable for EVERY BODY! Log off feeling energized and ready to tackle your afternoon! This class is offered through Forest Method Coaching, in Madison, WI. Info & Registration
        Monday May 17th 2021
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Cooking Class: Vegetable Stir Fry for Noodles or Rice Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Monday, May 17, 2021 @ 6pm CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make a vegetable stir fry for noodles or rice. 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 1,700 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.



        This program is made possible, in part, by a grant from The McKesson Foundation.


        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Tuesday May 18th 2021
        Joyful Yoga Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10 - 11:15 am

        A gentle exploration of mind and body. This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.

        Starting Tuesday, Aug. 10 we will offer a Hybrid class.  Up to 6 people can attend class in person at the Clubhouse.  Class will also continue to be offered on Zoom.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Brain Tumor Networking Time 3:00 PM Location Zoom Support for those living with brain cancer, as well as supporters. In partnership with UW Carbone Cancer Center. Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wellness (Kirsten) Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are living with a cancer diagnosis, through treatment and up to 1 year following treatment.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wednesday May 19th 2021
        Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Join us for a mid-week chat. No agendas, just grab your favorite beverage and connect with other Gilda's Club members. Break up your week.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Relaxation & Guided Imagery Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom

        Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation.

        Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit.

        From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Construction Zone Time 1:30 PM Location Zoom

        Grab your latest art, sewing, knitting or craft project to chat while you work. You don't have to construct alone!



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        GI Cancer Support Time 3:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets twice monthly on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday from 3-4:30pm

        Support group for people with a GI cancer diagnosis and their supporters. This includes cancers of the esophagus, pancreas, stomach, colon, rectum, anus, liver, biliary system, gall bladder and small intestine.

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        This group is made possible by the generous support of Exact Sciences.

        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Prostate Cancer Support Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday from 6 - 7:30 pm

        Support group for men with a prostate cancer diagnosis. All stages and supporters are welcome.

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        This group is sponsored by Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin

        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Drawing Time 7:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Wednesday, May 19, 2021 @ 7pm-8pm CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        In this intro to drawing class, participants will have a one-hour session to practice old skills, develop new techniques, and have fun!

        We'll start with a warm-up exercise, where we open up our hands and minds, and one or two larger projects where we delve into either still life and/or portraiture. We'll cover various drawing techniques, including color, value, and line. All skill levels are welcome!

        Materials You'll Need:

        • Paper, Pencils, Colored Pencils (or different colored pens)

        About Mallory Shotwell:

        Mallory Shotwell is an interdisciplinary artist and arts educator. In her art practice, she works with storytelling/interview, audio, photography, and video to share stories based on a theme. She majored in English at Aquinas College in Michigan, and later French and Elementary Education at Edgewood College in Madison. She worked as a public school teacher in Michigan and as a Montessori teacher in Madison. In her teaching practice, she utilizes multiple learning styles to serve and respect people's needs.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Thursday May 20th 2021
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Living With Loss Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Now a weekly group, 10-11:30 am on Thursdays.

        Support group for adults who are grieving a death to cancer.

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

        Pre-Registration required. Please contact us if you are interested in joining the group. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Yoga @ Noon Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Thursdays from 12 - 1 pm

        Join us for this grounding yoga class. All abilities are welcome.

        Instructor Amy Harr's teaching style is a grounding, conscious, anatomy-based exploration of strength and awareness. She emphasizes options and possibilities to help people feel openness and flow in their bodies and calm their minds.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Moving Forward Time 4:30 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday from 4:30 - 6 pm

        Monthly gathering for those who have completed treatment, 2 weeks to 2 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 required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        This group is made possible by Giving Tuesday Donors.

        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Parenting Through Cancer: Get Connected! (Camp Kesem/Gilda's Club Collaborative Event) Time 6:00 PM Location Zoom

        Thursday, May 20, 2021 @ 6pm via Zoom

        We are all ready to move on from isolation--get connected with other parents and cancer support organizations that can help your family through a diagnosis. The first 20 minutes of this event is chock-full of information, resources and ideas that really work with kids and teens to get them thinking, feeling, and talking. The second 20 minutes will be a facilitated discussion with other parents where you get to learn from the experts--other parents going through a similar experience. The last 20 minutes will be an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered by Camp Kesem and Gilda's Club Madison, both of which offer free support to your family during a cancer diagnosis.

        Event facilitated by Carissa Hodgson, LCSW, OSW-C, Program Manager of Gilda's Club Madison and Camp Kesem Counselors

        About Carissa Hodgson:

        Carissa Hodgson, LCSW, OSW-C has been a Program Manager at Gilda’s Club Madison (an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community) since 2009. Her work centers around supporting kids and families who are navigating cancer, shaped largely by her father having lung cancer when she was a child and her step-father’s diagnosis of liver cancer when she was a young adult. In her role at Gilda’s Club she is able to work directly with survivors and co-survivors of all ages, as well as develop psychoeducational programs to support the whole family.


        Carissa earned her Master of Social Work degree from UW Madison in 2007. She is a Family Therapist and Oncology Social Worker whose work also includes therapy with individuals, groups and families in outpatient, day-treatment, and in-home settings. Areas of interest and practice are cancer, chronic illness, caregiving, grief and loss, child and adolescent development, family systems, and issues relating to the LGBTQIA+ community. Carissa is also an Associate Lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, most recently teaching a graduate course on Grief, Death, Loss and Life.

        Carissa has been a member of the Association of Oncology Social Work since 2015 and presently sits as co-chair of the Youth, Families and Cancer Special Interest Group.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Monday May 24th 2021
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Virtual - New Member Meeting Time 2:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        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.

        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Tuesday May 25th 2021
        Joyful Yoga Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10 - 11:15 am

        A gentle exploration of mind and body. This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.

        Starting Tuesday, Aug. 10 we will offer a Hybrid class.  Up to 6 people can attend class in person at the Clubhouse.  Class will also continue to be offered on Zoom.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Art Journaling Time 2:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Tuesday, May 25, 2021 @ 2pm-3pm CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        In this class we'll explore journaling with art. What does this mean? It can be as simple as documenting each day’s activities with art, doodling feelings, or creating pages that respond to the larger events of your life - cancer, COVID, family or friends, etc. It can be light, deep, sweet, funny, beautiful-the mission is to make a regular, creative practice of sharing and honoring yourself and your life.

        We'll start with an exercise as we open up our minds and hearts, and warm up our hands for movement. Next we'll have prompts that you can visually answer with whatever materials you have in your spaces - collage, painting, drawing, stickers, etc.

        This is an intentionally welcoming creative space, where there are no wrong answers, and any expression of creativity is wonderful.

        What You'll Need:

        • - Bring whatever art materials or medium you have on hand. Paper and pen, paint, markers, or anything else you'd like to use.

        About Mallory Shotwell:

        Mallory Shotwell is an interdisciplinary artist and arts educator. In her art practice, she works with storytelling/interview, audio, photography, and video to share stories based on a theme. She majored in English at Aquinas College in Michigan, and later French and Elementary Education at Edgewood College in Madison. She worked as a public school teacher in Michigan and as a Montessori teacher in Madison. In her teaching practice, she utilizes multiple learning styles to serve and respect people's needs.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wellness (Kirsten) Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are living with a cancer diagnosis, through treatment and up to 1 year following treatment.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wednesday May 26th 2021
        Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Join us for a mid-week chat. No agendas, just grab your favorite beverage and connect with other Gilda's Club members. Break up your week.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Relaxation & Guided Imagery Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom

        Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation.

        Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit.

        From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Construction Zone Time 1:30 PM Location Zoom

        Grab your latest art, sewing, knitting or craft project to chat while you work. You don't have to construct alone!



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Young Adult Game Night Time 7:30 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        A Virtual Event for Young Adults in the Cancer Community
        Wednesday, May 26, 2021 @ 7:30pm CDT via Zoom

        Join us for games, trivia, and social connection! Young adults, age 18-40, currently or previously diagnosed with cancer and YA caregivers to a loved one with cancer are welcome. Join the Zoom call via computer and have your mobile device (tablet or cell phone) ready for gaming. No experience necessary!

        It will be a lot of fun and there will be prizes!

        May's Theme: TV & Movies

        Register at https://bit.ly/3emtgyi


        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Thursday May 27th 2021
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Living With Loss Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Now a weekly group, 10-11:30 am on Thursdays.

        Support group for adults who are grieving a death to cancer.

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

        Pre-Registration required. Please contact us if you are interested in joining the group. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Yoga @ Noon Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Thursdays from 12 - 1 pm

        Join us for this grounding yoga class. All abilities are welcome.

        Instructor Amy Harr's teaching style is a grounding, conscious, anatomy-based exploration of strength and awareness. She emphasizes options and possibilities to help people feel openness and flow in their bodies and calm their minds.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Gynecological Cancer Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday from 6 - 7:30 pm

        Support group for anyone affected by a gynecological cancer.

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Young Survivor Open Group Check-in Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday from 6 - 7 pm

        This is an opportunity for us to check-in with each other in a small group setting using secure video conferencing software. Registered attendees will receive instructions and link to join the meeting via email.

        Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org . If this group fills up and you're not able to register, let us know that you're interested in attending a future offering like this by emailing us.

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center

        Info & Registration
        Monday May 31st 2021
        CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY Time 12:00 AM On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Tuesday June 1st 2021
        Joyful Yoga Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10 - 11:15 am

        A gentle exploration of mind and body. This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.

        Starting Tuesday, Aug. 10 we will offer a Hybrid class.  Up to 6 people can attend class in person at the Clubhouse.  Class will also continue to be offered on Zoom.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Instant Sisters--Metastatic or Advanced Breast Cancer Support Time 11:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday from 11:30 am - 1 pm

        This group is for anyone with a metastatic or advanced breast cancer diagnosis. It is a safe space to share challenges, fears, and successes while supporting each other.

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.

        Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wellness (Kirsten) Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are living with a cancer diagnosis, through treatment and up to 1 year following treatment.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wednesday June 2nd 2021
        Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Join us for a mid-week chat. No agendas, just grab your favorite beverage and connect with other Gilda's Club members. Break up your week.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Relaxation & Guided Imagery Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom

        Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation.

        Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit.

        From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Construction Zone Time 1:30 PM Location Zoom

        Grab your latest art, sewing, knitting or craft project to chat while you work. You don't have to construct alone!



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Drawing Time 7:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Wednesday, June 2, 2021 @ 7pm-8pm CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        In this intro to drawing class, participants will have a one-hour session to practice old skills, develop new techniques, and have fun!

        We'll start with a warm-up exercise, where we open up our hands and minds, and one or two larger projects where we delve into either still life and/or portraiture. We'll cover various drawing techniques, including color, value, and line. All skill levels are welcome!

        Materials You'll Need:

        • Paper, Pencils, Colored Pencils (or different colored pens)

        About Mallory Shotwell:

        Mallory Shotwell is an interdisciplinary artist and arts educator. In her art practice, she works with storytelling/interview, audio, photography, and video to share stories based on a theme. She majored in English at Aquinas College in Michigan, and later French and Elementary Education at Edgewood College in Madison. She worked as a public school teacher in Michigan and as a Montessori teacher in Madison. In her teaching practice, she utilizes multiple learning styles to serve and respect people's needs.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Thursday June 3rd 2021
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Living With Loss Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Now a weekly group, 10-11:30 am on Thursdays.

        Support group for adults who are grieving a death to cancer.

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

        Pre-Registration required. Please contact us if you are interested in joining the group. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Yoga @ Noon Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Thursdays from 12 - 1 pm

        Join us for this grounding yoga class. All abilities are welcome.

        Instructor Amy Harr's teaching style is a grounding, conscious, anatomy-based exploration of strength and awareness. She emphasizes options and possibilities to help people feel openness and flow in their bodies and calm their minds.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Advanced Care Planning (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) Time 3:00 PM Location Zoom

        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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Breast Cancer Support Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets monthly on the 1st Thursday of the month from 6 - 7:30 pm

        This group is for anyone with a breast cancer diagnosis or who has completed treatment. All stages and supporters welcome. Come to connect with others, share your story,

        ask questions, and feel supported by others who get it.

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        This group is sponsored, in part, by Baker Tilly US, LLP.


        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        How to Access the Heart of Your Inner Wisdom PUBLIC Time 6:00 PM Location Zoom

        Thursdays, June 3rd AND June 10th @ 6pm via Zoom

        (plan to attend both sessions)

        De-Stress and Make Decisions Right for You. Taught by Annie Notestein, Inner Peace And Purpose, LLC- Life Coach.

        Judging and criticizing yourself can result in feeling stressed. This habit can also make it harder to know if you are making decisions that are truly right for you.

        People who are sensitive to what others say are often highly skilled at tuning into other people. Yet, they often forget to listen in to themselves. This habit can result in not knowing what you want and feeling stressed with your self-esteem hurting.

        In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:

        • Recognize the imposters of your inner wisdom that keep you feeling stressed and second-guessing your decisions.
        • Recognize and listen to your inner wisdom to make decisions that you know, deep down, are right for you.
        • This practice can reduce your stress and boost self-compassion, peace of mind, self-esteem, and confidence.

        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Monday June 7th 2021
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Therapeutic Art: Gratitude Jars Time 7:00 PM Location Zoom

        Monday, June 7, 2021 @ 7-8:30 pm CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        Join other Gilda's Club members for an art group dedicated to gratitude. Brainstorm the meaning of gratitude and its important use as a positive coping skill. Are there negative events have you experienced that you are now grateful for, learned something from, or got something out of?

        As a group discuss examples of what we can be grateful for including people, places, memories, positive or negative experiences, tangible items, senses etc. Write down your gratitudes and add them to your jar. Is this an activity you can commit to every day? Every week? As a family?

        Materials You'll Need:

        • Jar, vessel or bowl
        • Other materials of your choice:
          • paint or sharpie markers
          • glue
          • fabric
          • feathers
          • yarn
          • 3D pieces
          • paper to rip

        About Molly Linn-Miller:

        Molly Linn-Miller has been working as a registered art therapist for 13 years. She provides art therapy and support for both individuals and groups.

        She works with a variety of populations and ages including families living with cancer, those recovering from substance abuse, adults with living with autism, memory loss and other mental illness, and pre-school aged children.

        Molly also paints large scale children’s murals and makes collages using a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials. In addition to art-making she enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys, cooking and eating food with her girlfriends, hiking and playing ultimate frisbee.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Tuesday June 8th 2021
        Joyful Yoga Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10 - 11:15 am

        A gentle exploration of mind and body. This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.

        Starting Tuesday, Aug. 10 we will offer a Hybrid class.  Up to 6 people can attend class in person at the Clubhouse.  Class will also continue to be offered on Zoom.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wellness (Kirsten) Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are living with a cancer diagnosis, through treatment and up to 1 year following treatment.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wednesday June 9th 2021
        Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Join us for a mid-week chat. No agendas, just grab your favorite beverage and connect with other Gilda's Club members. Break up your week.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Relaxation & Guided Imagery Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom

        Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation.

        Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit.

        From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Construction Zone Time 1:30 PM Location Zoom

        Grab your latest art, sewing, knitting or craft project to chat while you work. You don't have to construct alone!



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Thursday June 10th 2021
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Living With Loss Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Now a weekly group, 10-11:30 am on Thursdays.

        Support group for adults who are grieving a death to cancer.

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

        Pre-Registration required. Please contact us if you are interested in joining the group. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Yoga @ Noon Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Thursdays from 12 - 1 pm

        Join us for this grounding yoga class. All abilities are welcome.

        Instructor Amy Harr's teaching style is a grounding, conscious, anatomy-based exploration of strength and awareness. She emphasizes options and possibilities to help people feel openness and flow in their bodies and calm their minds.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Young Survivors Time 6:00 PM Location Zoom

        Meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 6 pm - 7:30 pm

        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 journey. 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.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.

        Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Saturday June 12th 2021
        Write to Heal Time 9:00 AM Location ZOOM

        Description:

        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.

        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 by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Laughter Club (PUBLIC) Time 10:30 AM Location ZOOM

        Laughter is the best medicine. Join us for 30 minutes of intentional laughter, and breathing. This is for ALL AGES! Laughter yoga facilitator Betsy Kennedy will lead us in this amazing practice.

        Learn more about laughter yoga in this video.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Monday June 14th 2021
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Upland Hills Cancer Network of Support Time 2:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for support for all cancer diagnoses and supporters.

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Blood Cancer Support Time 5:30 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets monthly on the 2nd Monday from 5:30 - 7 pm

        This group is for anyone with a blood cancer (leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma) and their supporters.

        SPECIAL SPEAKERS

        April 12 -  Margaret Martin, Registered Dietician from Pearl Point (which is open to people with ANY cancer diagnosis to get a FREE RD consult by phone or email, even though they are owned by LLS). She will talk about dietary ways to live as healthy as possible, with an eye toward preventing recurrence. She will offer a Q&A as part of the meeting as well. 

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Tuesday June 15th 2021
        Joyful Yoga Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10 - 11:15 am

        A gentle exploration of mind and body. This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.

        Starting Tuesday, Aug. 10 we will offer a Hybrid class.  Up to 6 people can attend class in person at the Clubhouse.  Class will also continue to be offered on Zoom.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Art Journaling Time 2:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Tuesday, June 15, 2021 @ 2pm-3pm CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        In this class we'll explore journaling with art. What does this mean? It can be as simple as documenting each day’s activities with art, doodling feelings, or creating pages that respond to the larger events of your life - cancer, COVID, family or friends, etc. It can be light, deep, sweet, funny, beautiful-the mission is to make a regular, creative practice of sharing and honoring yourself and your life.

        We'll start with an exercise as we open up our minds and hearts, and warm up our hands for movement. Next we'll have prompts that you can visually answer with whatever materials you have in your spaces - collage, painting, drawing, stickers, etc.

        This is an intentionally welcoming creative space, where there are no wrong answers, and any expression of creativity is wonderful.

        What You'll Need:

        • - Bring whatever art materials or medium you have on hand. Paper and pen, paint, markers, or anything else you'd like to use.

        About Mallory Shotwell:

        Mallory Shotwell is an interdisciplinary artist and arts educator. In her art practice, she works with storytelling/interview, audio, photography, and video to share stories based on a theme. She majored in English at Aquinas College in Michigan, and later French and Elementary Education at Edgewood College in Madison. She worked as a public school teacher in Michigan and as a Montessori teacher in Madison. In her teaching practice, she utilizes multiple learning styles to serve and respect people's needs.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Brain Tumor Networking Time 3:00 PM Location Zoom Support for those living with brain cancer, as well as supporters. In partnership with UW Carbone Cancer Center. Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wellness (Kirsten) Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are living with a cancer diagnosis, through treatment and up to 1 year following treatment.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wednesday June 16th 2021
        Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Join us for a mid-week chat. No agendas, just grab your favorite beverage and connect with other Gilda's Club members. Break up your week.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Relaxation & Guided Imagery Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom

        Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation.

        Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit.

        From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Construction Zone Time 1:30 PM Location Zoom

        Grab your latest art, sewing, knitting or craft project to chat while you work. You don't have to construct alone!



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        GI Cancer Support Time 3:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets twice monthly on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday from 3-4:30pm

        Support group for people with a GI cancer diagnosis and their supporters. This includes cancers of the esophagus, pancreas, stomach, colon, rectum, anus, liver, biliary system, gall bladder and small intestine.

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        This group is made possible by the generous support of Exact Sciences.

        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Cooking Class: Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Wednesday, June 16, 2021 @ 6pm CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make a grilled chicken caesar salad. 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 1,700 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.



        This program is made possible, in part, by a grant from The McKesson Foundation.


        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Prostate Cancer Support Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday from 6 - 7:30 pm

        Support group for men with a prostate cancer diagnosis. All stages and supporters are welcome.

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        This group is sponsored by Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin

        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Thursday June 17th 2021
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Living With Loss Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Now a weekly group, 10-11:30 am on Thursdays.

        Support group for adults who are grieving a death to cancer.

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

        Pre-Registration required. Please contact us if you are interested in joining the group. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Yoga @ Noon Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Thursdays from 12 - 1 pm

        Join us for this grounding yoga class. All abilities are welcome.

        Instructor Amy Harr's teaching style is a grounding, conscious, anatomy-based exploration of strength and awareness. She emphasizes options and possibilities to help people feel openness and flow in their bodies and calm their minds.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Moving Forward Time 4:30 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday from 4:30 - 6 pm

        Monthly gathering for those who have completed treatment, 2 weeks to 2 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 required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        This group is made possible by Giving Tuesday Donors.

        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Monday June 21st 2021
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Therapeutic Art: Creative Self-Care Time 7:00 PM Location Zoom

        Monday, June 21, 2021 @ 7-8:30pm CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        Join other Gilda's Club members for an art group dedicated to self-care. Brainstorm all the ways you keep yourself well as you cope with the effects of stress. Explore a variety of ways to represent wellness through creative art: symbols, images, drawing, painting, collage, poems, and/or songs. Focus on one way to keep yourself well or represent a variety of ways to keep yourself well into one artwork.

        Materials You'll Need:

        • Journal and/or drawing paper
        • Your choice of drawing materials
        • Your choice of collage materials such as magazine or calendar images, glue stick, scissors, paper
        • Past artwork you have made that you'd like to share

        About Molly Linn-Miller:

        Molly Linn-Miller has been working as a registered art therapist for 13 years. She provides art therapy and support for both individuals and groups.

        She works with a variety of populations and ages including families living with cancer, those recovering from substance abuse, adults with living with autism, memory loss and other mental illness, and pre-school aged children.

        Molly also paints large scale children’s murals and makes collages using a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials. In addition to art-making she enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys, cooking and eating food with her girlfriends, hiking and playing ultimate frisbee.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Tuesday June 22nd 2021
        Joyful Yoga Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10 - 11:15 am

        A gentle exploration of mind and body. This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.

        Starting Tuesday, Aug. 10 we will offer a Hybrid class.  Up to 6 people can attend class in person at the Clubhouse.  Class will also continue to be offered on Zoom.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wellness (Kirsten) Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are living with a cancer diagnosis, through treatment and up to 1 year following treatment.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wednesday June 23rd 2021
        Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Join us for a mid-week chat. No agendas, just grab your favorite beverage and connect with other Gilda's Club members. Break up your week.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Relaxation & Guided Imagery Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom

        Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation.

        Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit.

        From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Construction Zone Time 1:30 PM Location Zoom

        Grab your latest art, sewing, knitting or craft project to chat while you work. You don't have to construct alone!



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Creating Your Vigil Plan Time 5:30 PM Location Zoom

        Wednesday, June 23, 2021 @ 5:30-7pm CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        How do you want to be supported in the last days of your life? How will you communicate your wishes to others? Often the end of life is anticipated as a time of sadness, grief and loss. This program invites the idea that this period of time can be a meaningful time of growth and closure.

        Join Julie Swanson and Stephanie Steigerwaldt from Endings Matter to explore how creating a personalized vigil plan opens opportunities for simplified and open conversation with those around you. We will explore: What is a vigil plan? What are the benefits of having one? How to get started?

        About the Presenters:

        Julie Swanson is an End of Life Doula, with more than 30 years of experience in public health, adult learning, communication and systems change.

        Stephanie Steigerwaldt is an End of Life Doula and Scribe who uses graphic facilitation techniques paired with deep listening to support individual and community healing.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Intro to Watercolor Painting (2 Sessions) Time 7:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 @ 7pm-8pm CDT via Zoom
        AND Wednesday, July 7th @ 7pm CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        In this 2 part class, students will learn the basics of watercolor painting. We'll practice color theory and value, experiment with different brushwork, layering in color, use the language of art and design to hold group shares, or critiques, understand art history as we study and make art inspired by artists' work, and make pieces with our own styles. All skill levels are welcome!

        Suggested materials are below.

        Materials Available for Pickup: We have a few sets of watercolor paints, brushes, and paper that can be picked up from our clubhouse in Middleton - please email marc@gildasclubmadison.org if you would like more information. 

        Questions? Please contact Marc at marc@gildasclubmadison.org  

        Materials You'll Need:

        You'll need a basic set of watercolor paints, at least one paint brush, and watercolor paper. Below are some suggestions we found on Amazon, but you can find similar items at many local and online stores (art supply stores or even Walgreens, Target, etc).

        About Mallory Shotwell:

        Mallory Shotwell is an interdisciplinary artist and arts educator. In her art practice, she works with storytelling/interview, audio, photography, and video to share stories based on a theme. She majored in English at Aquinas College in Michigan, and later French and Elementary Education at Edgewood College in Madison. She worked as a public school teacher in Michigan and as a Montessori teacher in Madison. In her teaching practice, she utilizes multiple learning styles to serve and respect people's needs.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.




        Info & Registration
        Young Adult Game Night (June) Time 7:30 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        A Virtual Event for Young Adults in the Cancer Community
        Wednesday, June 23, 2021 @ 7:30pm CDT via Zoom

        Join us for games, trivia, and social connection! Young adults, age 18-40, currently or previously diagnosed with cancer and YA caregivers to a loved one with cancer are welcome. Join the Zoom call via computer and have your mobile device (tablet or cell phone) ready for gaming. No experience necessary!

        It will be a lot of fun and there will be prizes!

        Register at https://bit.ly/3emtgyi


        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Thursday June 24th 2021
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Living With Loss Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Now a weekly group, 10-11:30 am on Thursdays.

        Support group for adults who are grieving a death to cancer.

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

        Pre-Registration required. Please contact us if you are interested in joining the group. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Yoga @ Noon Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Thursdays from 12 - 1 pm

        Join us for this grounding yoga class. All abilities are welcome.

        Instructor Amy Harr's teaching style is a grounding, conscious, anatomy-based exploration of strength and awareness. She emphasizes options and possibilities to help people feel openness and flow in their bodies and calm their minds.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Gynecological Cancer Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday from 6 - 7:30 pm

        Support group for anyone affected by a gynecological cancer.

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Young Survivor Open Group Check-in Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday from 6 - 7 pm

        This is an opportunity for us to check-in with each other in a small group setting using secure video conferencing software. Registered attendees will receive instructions and link to join the meeting via email.

        Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org . If this group fills up and you're not able to register, let us know that you're interested in attending a future offering like this by emailing us.

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

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center

        Info & Registration
        Friday June 25th 2021
        Gills for Gilda's 2021 Time 8:00 AM Location Lake Mendota

        This is the 14th annual Gills for Gilda's event to benefit Gilda's Club Madison.

        The six mile swim across Lake Mendota is completed by dedicated - if not a bit crazy - ultra swimmers who wish to make their efforts larger than just the swim by helping those on the toughest journey of their lives - a journey with cancer.

        To participate as a swimmer or kayaker, contact Darren Fortney at darrenfortney@yahoo.com.


        Info & Registration
        Let's Walk- Middleton Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda's back yard

        Its time! Let's get out there! Join us for a walk from the clubhouse.

        This activity will take place entirely outdoors. We will practice social distancing when we are able to, but because of the nature of small-group programming, it will not always be possible. For the health and safety of all, participants must wear a mask when you are within six feet of others. Please do not attend if you are sick or believe you have been exposed to the virus.

        Info & Registration
        Cooking Class: Mango Lassi and Golden Milk Time 11:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Friday, June 25, 2021 @ 11am CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make a mango lassi and golden milk.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 1,700 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.



        This program is made possible, in part, by a grant from The McKesson Foundation.


        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Monday June 28th 2021
        Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location 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.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Let's Walk: Arboretum Time 9:30 AM Location Arboretum

        Its time! Let's get out there! Join us for a walk from the Arb.

        This activity will take place entirely outdoors. We will practice social distancing when we are able to, but because of the nature of small-group programming, it will not always be possible. For the health and safety of all, participants must wear a mask when you are within six feet of others. Please do not attend if you are sick or believe you have been exposed to the virus.

        We will meet at the Wingra Dr. entrance. The nearest public bathrooms are located at the zoo. We encourage all members to bring along water. This walk will be an out and back style, lasting approximately 1 hour. Participants are welcome to turn back at any time.
        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Tuesday June 29th 2021
        Joyful Yoga Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10 - 11:15 am

        A gentle exploration of mind and body. This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.

        Starting Tuesday, Aug. 10 we will offer a Hybrid class.  Up to 6 people can attend class in person at the Clubhouse.  Class will also continue to be offered on Zoom.

        Registration required. We will send you the information to join this group via video conference before the group start time.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Art Journaling Time 2:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Tuesday, June 29, 2021 @ 2pm-3pm CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        In this class we'll explore journaling with art. What does this mean? It can be as simple as documenting each day’s activities with art, doodling feelings, or creating pages that respond to the larger events of your life - cancer, COVID, family or friends, etc. It can be light, deep, sweet, funny, beautiful-the mission is to make a regular, creative practice of sharing and honoring yourself and your life.

        We'll start with an exercise as we open up our minds and hearts, and warm up our hands for movement. Next we'll have prompts that you can visually answer with whatever materials you have in your spaces - collage, painting, drawing, stickers, etc.

        This is an intentionally welcoming creative space, where there are no wrong answers, and any expression of creativity is wonderful.

        What You'll Need:

        • - Bring whatever art materials or medium you have on hand. Paper and pen, paint, markers, or anything else you'd like to use.

        About Mallory Shotwell:

        Mallory Shotwell is an interdisciplinary artist and arts educator. In her art practice, she works with storytelling/interview, audio, photography, and video to share stories based on a theme. She majored in English at Aquinas College in Michigan, and later French and Elementary Education at Edgewood College in Madison. She worked as a public school teacher in Michigan and as a Montessori teacher in Madison. In her teaching practice, she utilizes multiple learning styles to serve and respect people's needs.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Family & Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are supporting someone living with a cancer diagnosis.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wellness (Kirsten) Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        This group is for those who are living with a cancer diagnosis, through treatment and up to 1 year following treatment.

        Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. Please call (608) 828-8880 to register.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
        Wednesday June 30th 2021
        Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Join us for a mid-week chat. No agendas, just grab your favorite beverage and connect with other Gilda's Club members. Break up your week.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Relaxation & Guided Imagery Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom

        Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation.

        Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit.

        From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

        Info & Registration
        Construction Zone Time 1:30 PM Location Zoom

        Grab your latest art, sewing, knitting or craft project to chat while you work. You don't have to construct alone!



        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration
        Cooking Class: Zucchini Fritters with Green Goddess Dipping Sauce Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

        Wednesday, June 30, 2021 @ 6pm CDT via Zoom

        Description:

        Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make zucchini fritters with green goddess dipping sauce. 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 1,700 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.



        This program is made possible, in part, by a grant from The McKesson Foundation.


        Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsors, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and UW Carbone Cancer Center.


        Info & Registration