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Tuesday November 1st 2022
Joyful Yoga Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Special Edition

Chair Yoga Tuesday, Nov. 22

Pull up your sturdy chair with a flat back for this week's special class.  No up and down.  Just lots of great benefits.

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

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.



Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.




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

Info & Registration
Acrylic Pour Painting Time 11:30 AM Location Art Room

IN PERSON

Join fellow Gilda's Club members to learn about an exciting art technique called Acrylic Pour Painting. Explore the themes of problem-solving and change as we fine-tune the acrylic painting process over canvases, mugs and/or pumpkins.

Space is limited. 

Check out the weekly art classes.

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

Meets Monthly on the 1st Tuesday @ 11:30am - 1pm via Zoom

   

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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Cancer Transitions Time 6:00 PM Location Zoom

4 Weeks on Tuesdays @ 6-7:30pm Central via Zoom
Nov 2022 Session dates: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22

It's quite common to feel a range of emotions once treatment ends.

This post-treatment phase of survivorship requires many things - physical activity, nutrition, a healthy emotional life, and managment of any health concerns that may arise.

You can improve your quality of life by addressing these in an active way.

Cancer Transitions® is a free, 90-minute, four-week workshop designed to help cancer survivors make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care.

  • Session 1: Get Back to Wellness: Take Control of Your Survivorship
  • Session 2: Emotional Health
  • Session 3: Eating Well and Staying Active
  • Session 4: Medical Managment Beyond Cancer: What You Need to Know 

Questions? Email Kirsten Norslien at Kirsten@gildasclubmadison.org



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

Info & Registration
Tai Chi Evening Edition Time 7:00 PM Location Zoom

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom

A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Wednesday November 2nd 2022
Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Every Wednesday @ 9:30 - 10:30am CST via Zoom

 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.

About Facilitator Kim Landry: 

Kim Landry has a passion for mental health and patient advocacy. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Susquehanna University and is now   working on her Master of Social Work degree with a focus area in mental health from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Kim started her time at Gilda’s Club with an internship in 2019. While her internship ended in May of 2020, she has stayed with Gilda’s Club as a volunteer. She currently runs the Coffee Connections group, which aims to provide peer social support to all members. The group combines all of Kim’s interests allowing her to share her passions with the Gilda's community that remains so special in her life.


Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

   




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

Info & Registration
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. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!

Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit.

From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.



Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Virtual - New Member Meeting Time 2:30 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
Thursday November 3rd 2022
Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location Zoom

Every Monday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom

 A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



Zoom access is provided 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 support group is for loved ones supporting someone 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. To register please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call (608) 828-8880.



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
IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am

A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
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 at program@gildasclubmadison.org. 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


Every Thursday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom

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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.




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

Info & Registration
Advanced Care Planning (OPEN TO PUBLIC) Time 3:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

December ACP has been cancelled. 

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 @ 6pm - 7:30pm via Zoom

   

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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.





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

Info & Registration
Your Voice, Your Story: How to Shape and Tell Dynamic Stories Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Thursday, Nov 3, 2022

@ 6-7:30pm Central via Zoom

In this workshop participants will learn how to find and shape stories. We will discuss the five main elements of a story and how to discover them. By learning dynamic storytelling elements, you will gain the tools to pull short stories out of your everyday life. This will be an interactive workshop with a mixture of mini-lecture, 1:1 dialogue, and group participation. Participants will be invited to share their personal Gilda's story during a 15th anniversary storytelling event in 2023.

Note: The 11/3 and 11/5 workshops will cover the same content. Please only sign up for one.


About Our Hosts

Jen Rubin leads storytelling workshops around Madison, co-produces the Moth StorySlam in Madison, and produces Love Wisconsin, a statewide digital storytelling project. She published her first book, We Are Staying: Eighty Years in the Life of a Family, a Store, and a Neighborhood.

Takeyla Benton (she/her) is a transformative mystic and yogi dedicated to healing from within. She's a mom, a writer and storyteller, Reiki Master & Energy Healer, Intuitive Tarot Reader & Medium, Guided Meditation Coach, Life Coach and then some. She is passionate about helping Black and Brown women heal from the wounds of racism and relationship trauma and find their purpose through the pain and reclaim their stories.



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

Info & Registration
Saturday November 5th 2022
Your Voice, Your Story: How to Shape and Tell Dynamic Stories Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Saturday, Nov 5, 2022

@ 10-11:30am Central via Zoom

In this workshop participants will learn how to find and shape stories. We will discuss the five main elements of a story and how to discover them. By learning dynamic storytelling elements, you will gain the tools to pull short stories out of your everyday life. This will be an interactive workshop with a mixture of mini-lecture, 1:1 dialogue, and group participation. Participants will be invited to share their personal Gilda's story during a 15th anniversary storytelling event in 2023.

Note: The 11/3 and 11/5 workshops will cover the same content. Please only sign up for one.


About Our Host

Brendon Panke's performances on Madison stages over the past two decades have always relied heavily on storytelling. He is a former business manager of Atlas Improv Co.



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

Info & Registration
Monday November 7th 2022
Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM

Every Monday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom

A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Resets and Restoration Practices for the Body-Mind Connection Time 6:00 PM Location Zoom, Community Room Learn simple, practical ways to stay grounded, connected and empowered in the body you're in! We'll go over movement, meditation and healing practices for rapid reset and day-to-day restoration of the pathways between your neurology, thinking mind and physical body. Info & Registration
Tuesday November 8th 2022
Joyful Yoga Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Special Edition

Chair Yoga Tuesday, Nov. 22

Pull up your sturdy chair with a flat back for this week's special class.  No up and down.  Just lots of great benefits.

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

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.



Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.




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

Info & Registration
The Art of Weaving Time 11:30 AM Location Art Room IN PERSON Join fellow Gilda's Club members to experiment with the art of weaving. Explore a variety of materials such as yarn, ribbon, paper and natural pieces to create a one of a kind woven artwork. Thank you to our friends at UW Health for supporting Therapeutic Arts activities for the families we serve! Info & Registration
Cooking Class: Egg Rolls Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Tuesday, November 8 @ 6pm CST via Zoom

Description:

Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to egg rolls. 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.



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

Thank you to our friends at JP Cullen for helping support Healthy Living activities for people impacted by cancer.
Info & Registration
Tai Chi Evening Edition Time 7:00 PM Location Zoom

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom

A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Wednesday November 9th 2022
Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Every Wednesday @ 9:30 - 10:30am CST via Zoom

 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.

About Facilitator Kim Landry: 

Kim Landry has a passion for mental health and patient advocacy. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Susquehanna University and is now   working on her Master of Social Work degree with a focus area in mental health from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Kim started her time at Gilda’s Club with an internship in 2019. While her internship ended in May of 2020, she has stayed with Gilda’s Club as a volunteer. She currently runs the Coffee Connections group, which aims to provide peer social support to all members. The group combines all of Kim’s interests allowing her to share her passions with the Gilda's community that remains so special in her life.


Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

   




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

Info & Registration
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. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!

Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit.

From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.



Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Vision Boards (Collage) Time 7:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Wednesday, November 9th @ 7-8:30pm Central via Zoom

Description:

Fall is a great time to begin thinking about what you envision for the new year. Bring your dreams, goals and creativity to put together a vision board that can help you review this year and start the next year with heart and direction. This workshop will include brief writing exercises, and collage work.

Materials You'll Need:

  • Pen or pencil, paper, rubber cement or other glue (such as Mod Podge), scissors, larger piece of paper or poster board to serve as your vision board's base, magazines and other materials to add to your collage.
  • You can also create a digital vision board—There are lots of examples online, including on Pinterest. Feel free to experiment during class with whatever tools and format you'd like!

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 November 10th 2022
Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location Zoom

Every Monday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom

 A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



Zoom access is provided 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 support group is for loved ones supporting someone 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. To register please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call (608) 828-8880.



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
IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am

A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
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 at program@gildasclubmadison.org. 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


Every Thursday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom

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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.




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

Info & Registration
Pheasant Branch Hike Time 1:00 PM Location Clubhouse Meet at the clubhouse for a walk down the Pheasant Branch Trail. We'll walk for about 1 hour and enjoy the fresh air. This walk will happen rain or shine, please dress for the weather. Stay tuned for more details Info & Registration
Young Survivors Time 6:00 PM Location Zoom

Meets Monthly on the 2nd Thursday @ 6pm - 7:30pm via Zoom

  

This networking group is for young adults (ages 18-45) in Wisconsin that have been diagnosed with cancer before age 40—any stage, any cancer, anywhere in your 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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.





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

Info & Registration
Saturday November 12th 2022
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. Learn the science behind laughter, the benefits it provides to healing and overall mental health. 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 November 14th 2022
Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM

Every Monday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom

A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Virtual - New Member Meeting Time 11:00 AM 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 @ 5:30pm - 7pm via Zoom

   

This group is for anyone with a blood cancer (leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma) and their 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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



Info & Registration
Tuesday November 15th 2022
Joyful Yoga Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Special Edition

Chair Yoga Tuesday, Nov. 22

Pull up your sturdy chair with a flat back for this week's special class.  No up and down.  Just lots of great benefits.

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

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.



Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.




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

Info & Registration
Gratitude Art: Clay Symbols Time 11:30 AM Location Art Room IN PERSON Gratitude Art: Clay Symbols Join fellow Gilda's Club members to reflect on the variety of gratitudes we have in our lives. Experiment with clay to create symbols that represent and honor what is so important in our lives. Thank you to our friends at UW Health for supporting Therapeutic Arts activities for the families we serve! Info & Registration
Tough Friends Art Club for Young Adults (Nov) Time 6:30 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

@ 4:30-6pm Pacific / 6:30-8pm Central / 7:30-9pm Eastern


****This Workshop is now FULL! To join our waiting list please complete this short form.


An interactive online workshop where you'll learn about an artist and their creative process, create your own art, and meet some awesome young adult cancer friends. Plus there will be opportunities to win prizes!

This event is for young adults (ages 18-45) that have been diagnosed with cancer before age 40—any stage, any cancer, anywhere in your cancer experience.

Presented by Gilda's Club Madison and Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee.

Theme: Cookie decorating

When you register you will have the option to receive a box in the mail with cookies and cookie decorating supplies (limited to US mailing addresses). The deadline to sign up to receive a supply box is October 25.

Space is limited and registration is required.

Questions? Email marc@gildasclubmadison.org   


Materials You'll Need:

  • The supply box will have everything you need to participate!
  • If you don't receive a supply box: We'll share a list of items that you'll need closer to the event.

About Our Featured Artist: Maggie Simenc

Maggie Simenc is a 32 year old stage 2B HER2+ breast cancer survivor. She loves all things that involve baking and has been baking seriously since 2012. She’s done dozens of weddings, birthdays and events since then, but has slowed things down to focus on learning new baking skills. Maggie currently lives in Cleveland and is the Senior Regulatory Specialist at a food company. She’s the one who reviews food labels for accuracy and makes sure they meet government regulations. When she isn’t working or baking, she’s hiking/backpacking with her fiancé, Brandon, and her doggo, Sawyer. She loves true crime, watching GBBO, and traveling. You can find Maggie on instagram @sweetlittlethingscle.



About Our Host: Chelsey Gomez

Chelsey Gomez is a 31 year old artist and two time cancer survivor of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. She is the owner of the cancer awareness brand “Ohyouresotough” which sells humorous nontraditional cancer products on Etsy. She has also developed an online community on Instagram, which aims to change the way society views cancer patients, especially young adult cancer patients. She resides in Florida with her husband Michael and her 6 year old daughter Luna.



This workshop and the supply boxes were made possible, in part, by the Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee Associate Board.

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

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Info & Registration
Tai Chi Evening Edition Time 7:00 PM Location Zoom

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom

A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Wednesday November 16th 2022
Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Every Wednesday @ 9:30 - 10:30am CST via Zoom

 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.

About Facilitator Kim Landry: 

Kim Landry has a passion for mental health and patient advocacy. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Susquehanna University and is now   working on her Master of Social Work degree with a focus area in mental health from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Kim started her time at Gilda’s Club with an internship in 2019. While her internship ended in May of 2020, she has stayed with Gilda’s Club as a volunteer. She currently runs the Coffee Connections group, which aims to provide peer social support to all members. The group combines all of Kim’s interests allowing her to share her passions with the Gilda's community that remains so special in her life.


Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

   




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

Info & Registration
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. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!

Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit.

From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.



Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
GI Cancer Time 3:00 PM Location Zoom

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



This group is sponsored by Exact Sciences.



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

Info & Registration
Prostate Cancer Detection & Treatment Updates Time 6:00 PM Location Zoom Please register for Prostate Cancer Group, if you are intersted in this lecture. Dr. Jarrard will share the most current methods of detecting and treating Prostate Cancer. All interersted persons are invited.

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

      Meets Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday @ 6pm - 7:30pm via Zoom

Special Speaker Nov. 16 - Dr. David Jarrard

Update on Prostate Cancer Treatment   

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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.





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

Info & Registration
Thursday November 17th 2022
Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location Zoom

Every Monday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom

 A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



Zoom access is provided 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 support group is for loved ones supporting someone 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. To register please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call (608) 828-8880.



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
IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am

A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
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 at program@gildasclubmadison.org. 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


Every Thursday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom

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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.




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

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

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

 Monthly gathering for those who have completed treatment- weeks, or years ago. There will be discussions and presentations focusing on your survivorship, and its challenges.

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



Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

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
Gynecological Cancer Support Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

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

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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Monday November 21st 2022
Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM

Every Monday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom

A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Turkey Breast Pick Up Time 3:00 PM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, WI 53562)

Monday, November 21 from 3-7:30pm
Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, WI 53562)

Once again, our friends at Certco have offered us the opportunity to bring a little Gilda's Club home for the holiday.

Sign up today to reserve your 6 to 8 pound turkey breast - pickup is between 3pm and 7:30pm.

One per household.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

Info & Registration
Fall Arboretum Walk Time 4:00 PM Location Arboretum (2880 Longenecker Dr, Madison, WI 53713)

Meet in the arboretum parking lot (near the visitors center) for a late afternoon walk. We'll walk on a trail for about an hour. This will happen rain or shine, dress for the weather.

More details to come.

Info & Registration
BINGO & Chili Time 5:30 PM Location Community Room @ Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, WI 53562)

It's an evening of BINGO, chili, and other festivities!

Everyone is invited to come and play BINGO. We'll have a fun filled evening of laughs and prizes. BINGO is open to all ages.

We'll have prizes for all ages.

We'll also be serving up some chili (vegetarian option available).

We can't wait for you to join us for all these activities.

Thank you to our friends at American Doll for your help with tonight!

Info & Registration
Tuesday November 22nd 2022
Joyful Yoga Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Special Edition

Chair Yoga Tuesday, Nov. 22

Pull up your sturdy chair with a flat back for this week's special class.  No up and down.  Just lots of great benefits.

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

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.



Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.




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

Info & Registration
Cooking Class: Balsamic-Glazed Roast Pumpkin and Spinach Salad AND Pumpkin Pie Bars Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Tuesday, November 22 @ 6pm Central via Zoom

Description:

Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make a balsamic-glazed roast pumpkin and spinach salad with dried figs and berries AND pumpkin pie bars. 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.



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

Thank you to our friends at JP Cullen for helping support Healthy Living activities for people impacted by cancer.
Info & Registration
Tai Chi Evening Edition Time 7:00 PM Location Zoom

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom

A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Wednesday November 23rd 2022
Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Every Wednesday @ 9:30 - 10:30am CST via Zoom

 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.

About Facilitator Kim Landry: 

Kim Landry has a passion for mental health and patient advocacy. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Susquehanna University and is now   working on her Master of Social Work degree with a focus area in mental health from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Kim started her time at Gilda’s Club with an internship in 2019. While her internship ended in May of 2020, she has stayed with Gilda’s Club as a volunteer. She currently runs the Coffee Connections group, which aims to provide peer social support to all members. The group combines all of Kim’s interests allowing her to share her passions with the Gilda's community that remains so special in her life.


Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

   




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

Info & Registration
Thursday November 24th 2022
Happy Thanksgiving - CLUBHOUSE & PROGRAM CLOSED Time 9:00 AM On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
Yoga @ Noon Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links


Every Thursday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom

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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.




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

Info & Registration
Monday November 28th 2022
Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM

Every Monday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom

A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Tuesday November 29th 2022
Joyful Yoga Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Special Edition

Chair Yoga Tuesday, Nov. 22

Pull up your sturdy chair with a flat back for this week's special class.  No up and down.  Just lots of great benefits.

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

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.



Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.




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

Info & Registration
Tai Chi Evening Edition Time 7:00 PM Location Zoom

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom

A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Wednesday November 30th 2022
Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Every Wednesday @ 9:30 - 10:30am CST via Zoom

 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.

About Facilitator Kim Landry: 

Kim Landry has a passion for mental health and patient advocacy. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Susquehanna University and is now   working on her Master of Social Work degree with a focus area in mental health from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Kim started her time at Gilda’s Club with an internship in 2019. While her internship ended in May of 2020, she has stayed with Gilda’s Club as a volunteer. She currently runs the Coffee Connections group, which aims to provide peer social support to all members. The group combines all of Kim’s interests allowing her to share her passions with the Gilda's community that remains so special in her life.


Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

   




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

Info & Registration
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. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!

Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit.

From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.



Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Virtual - New Member Meeting Time 12:00 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
Thursday December 1st 2022
Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location Zoom

Every Monday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom

 A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am

A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
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 at program@gildasclubmadison.org. 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


Every Thursday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom

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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.




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

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

Meets Monthly on the 1st Thursday @ 6pm - 7:30pm via Zoom

   

This group is for anyone with a breast cancer diagnosis or who has completed treatment. All stages 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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.





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

Info & Registration
Monday December 5th 2022
Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM

Every Monday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom

A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Managing the Waves Time 10:30 AM Location Zoom OR Community Room at Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, WI 53562) The uncertainty of life can feel like riding waves of emotions. We will dive into the many waves in life that can sometimes make us feel like we are drowning. We explore emotions, loss, and grief in many forms with an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy lens. Attendees will leave with tools and strategies that can help us ride these waves more effectively. Join the conversation in person or over Zoom, then stick around after the workshop for a light lunch in the Community Room. Info & Registration
Tuesday December 6th 2022
Joyful Yoga Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Special Edition

Chair Yoga Tuesday, Nov. 22

Pull up your sturdy chair with a flat back for this week's special class.  No up and down.  Just lots of great benefits.

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

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.



Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.




Zoom access is provided 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 @ 11:30am - 1pm via Zoom

   

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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Suncatchers Time 11:30 AM Location Gilda's Club Madison (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Join fellow Gilda's Club members in this creative art workshop where we'll make colorful suncatchers to put in our favorite windows to enjoy and welcome the winter sun.

Experiment with a variety of materials including wire, beads, marbles and more. Hope to see you there!

Info & Registration
Tai Chi Evening Edition Time 7:00 PM Location Zoom

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom

A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Wednesday December 7th 2022
Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Every Wednesday @ 9:30 - 10:30am CST via Zoom

 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.

About Facilitator Kim Landry: 

Kim Landry has a passion for mental health and patient advocacy. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Susquehanna University and is now   working on her Master of Social Work degree with a focus area in mental health from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Kim started her time at Gilda’s Club with an internship in 2019. While her internship ended in May of 2020, she has stayed with Gilda’s Club as a volunteer. She currently runs the Coffee Connections group, which aims to provide peer social support to all members. The group combines all of Kim’s interests allowing her to share her passions with the Gilda's community that remains so special in her life.


Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

   




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

Info & Registration
Frankly Speaking about Cancer: Making Treatment Decisions (PUBLIC) Time 6:00 PM Location Zoom

Wednesday, December 7th 2022 @ 6pm CT via Zoom

Talking to your medical team about treatment decisions is difficult. Learn more about having those conversations about all aspects of

  • Treatment decision making,
  • Side effects,
  • and how to prepare questions for their next appointment

This workshop is for patients, supporters, social workers, mental health professionals, medical personnel and students. It is open to the public.

Dr. Debby Jones, SSM hospitalist, Gilda's Club board member will discuss considerations, and some tips to being informed.

Info & Registration
Thursday December 8th 2022
Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location Zoom

Every Monday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom

 A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am

A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
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 at program@gildasclubmadison.org. 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


Every Thursday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom

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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.




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

Info & Registration
Volunteer 101 Time 5:30 PM Location Gilda's Club Madison (7907 UW Health Ct, Middleton, WI 53562)

Gilda's Club Madison will need your time and care in 2023. Attend this Volunteer 101 at the clubhouse to learn about how things at the clubhouse have changed and what kinds of volunteer activities will be taking place in the new year.

Because we work with many folks who are immuno-compromised, we are currently requiring that volunteers working with us at the clubhouse show their vaccination card and wear a mask.

Questions? Email lannia@gildasclubmadison.org

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
Young Survivors Time 6:00 PM Location Zoom

Meets Monthly on the 2nd Thursday @ 6pm - 7:30pm via Zoom

  

This networking group is for young adults (ages 18-45) in Wisconsin that have been diagnosed with cancer before age 40—any stage, any cancer, anywhere in your 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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.





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

Info & Registration
Friday December 9th 2022
Winter Arboretum Walk Time 9:30 AM Location Arboretum (2880 Longenecker Dr, Madison, WI 53713) Join us for a trail hike at the Arboretum. We'll meet outside the visitor center and walk a trail for about an hour. We will meet rain or shine, come dressed for the weather. Specific details about meeting will be sent out to registrants the day before Info & Registration
Saturday December 10th 2022
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. Learn the science behind laughter, the benefits it provides to healing and overall mental health. 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 December 12th 2022
Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM

Every Monday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom

A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Virtual - New Member Meeting Time 1:00 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 @ 5:30pm - 7pm via Zoom

   

This group is for anyone with a blood cancer (leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma) and their 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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



Info & Registration
Tuesday December 13th 2022
Joyful Yoga Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Special Edition

Chair Yoga Tuesday, Nov. 22

Pull up your sturdy chair with a flat back for this week's special class.  No up and down.  Just lots of great benefits.

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

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.



Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.




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

Info & Registration
Mixed Media Collage Time 11:30 AM

Tuesday, December 13th  11:30 - 1

Winter Mixed Media Collage

Join fellow Gilda's Club members in this creative art workshop where we'll make a winter themed mixed media collage.

Experiment with a variety of materials including recycled papers, paint, 3D materials and more. Hope to see you there!

Info & Registration
Tai Chi Evening Edition Time 7:00 PM Location Zoom

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom

A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Young Adult Game Night Time 7:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

A Virtual Event for Young Adults in the Cancer Community
**Mandalorian Edition**: Dec 13, 2022
5-6:30pm PT | 7-8:30pm CT | 8-9:30pm ET

Join us virtually for games, trivia, and social connection! Young Adults, ages 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 trivia. No experience necessary! Opportunities to win prizes!

Special Guest for December 2022: Brendan Wayne from The Mandalorian

Register at https://bit.ly/cscYAgamenight


In 2023: 4th Tuesday of Every Month @ 7:00-8:30pm Central via Zoom

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
Wednesday December 14th 2022
Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Every Wednesday @ 9:30 - 10:30am CST via Zoom

 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.

About Facilitator Kim Landry: 

Kim Landry has a passion for mental health and patient advocacy. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Susquehanna University and is now   working on her Master of Social Work degree with a focus area in mental health from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Kim started her time at Gilda’s Club with an internship in 2019. While her internship ended in May of 2020, she has stayed with Gilda’s Club as a volunteer. She currently runs the Coffee Connections group, which aims to provide peer social support to all members. The group combines all of Kim’s interests allowing her to share her passions with the Gilda's community that remains so special in her life.


Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

   




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

Info & Registration
Thursday December 15th 2022
Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location Zoom

Every Monday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom

 A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am

A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
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 at program@gildasclubmadison.org. 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


Every Thursday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom

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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.




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

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

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

 Monthly gathering for those who have completed treatment- weeks, or years ago. There will be discussions and presentations focusing on your survivorship, and its challenges.

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



Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

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 December 19th 2022
Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM

Every Monday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom

A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Winter Arboretum Walk Time 9:00 AM Location Arboretum (2880 Longenecker Dr, Madison, WI 53713) Join us for a trail hike at the Arboretum. We'll meet outside the visitor center and walk a trail for about an hour. We will meet rain or shine, come dressed for the weather. Specific details about meeting will be sent out to registrants the day before Info & Registration
IN PERSON - New Member Meeting Time 12:30 PM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Have you or someone you loved been given a cancer diagnosis? Are you looking for a space to connect with others who understand?

Join us for an in person group new member meeting. We'll take some time to talk about the resources available at Gilda's Club Madison, then take a short tour of the clubhouse.

Meet at the Clubhouse located at 7907 UW Ct, Middleton, WI.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880

Info & Registration
Tuesday December 20th 2022
Joyful Yoga Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Special Edition

Chair Yoga Tuesday, Nov. 22

Pull up your sturdy chair with a flat back for this week's special class.  No up and down.  Just lots of great benefits.

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

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.



Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.




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

Info & Registration
Holiday Ornaments Time 11:30 AM Tuesday, December 20th: Holiday Ornaments Join fellow Gilda's Club members in this creative art workshop where we'll make holiday ornaments for ourselves or a loved one. Experiment with a variety of materials including clear glass balls, pinecones, yarns, beads and more. Hope to see you there! Info & Registration
Wednesday December 21st 2022
Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Every Wednesday @ 9:30 - 10:30am CST via Zoom

 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.

About Facilitator Kim Landry: 

Kim Landry has a passion for mental health and patient advocacy. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Susquehanna University and is now   working on her Master of Social Work degree with a focus area in mental health from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Kim started her time at Gilda’s Club with an internship in 2019. While her internship ended in May of 2020, she has stayed with Gilda’s Club as a volunteer. She currently runs the Coffee Connections group, which aims to provide peer social support to all members. The group combines all of Kim’s interests allowing her to share her passions with the Gilda's community that remains so special in her life.


Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

   




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

Info & Registration
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. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!

Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit.

From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.



Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
GI Cancer Time 3:00 PM Location Zoom

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



This group is sponsored by 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 @ 6pm - 7:30pm via Zoom

Special Speaker Nov. 16 - Dr. David Jarrard

Update on Prostate Cancer Treatment   

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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.





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

Info & Registration
Thursday December 22nd 2022
Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location Zoom

Every Monday @ 9am - 9:30am via Zoom

 A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, move start your day off.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

There are both standing and seated versions of Baduanjin in history, but the standing version is more popular among modern practitioners. Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am

A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
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 at program@gildasclubmadison.org. 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


Every Thursday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom

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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.




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

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

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

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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Young Survivor Open Group Check-in Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Meets Monthly on the 4th Thursday @ 6pm - 7:30pm via Zoom

  

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.

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



Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.





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

Info & Registration
Saturday December 24th 2022
CLUBHOUSE CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY Time 9:00 AM On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
Tuesday January 3rd 2023
Joyful Yoga: Hybrid Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

   

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

   

A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.

This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.



   

Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

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

    Meets Monthly on the 1st Tuesday @ 11:30am - 1pm via Zoom    

NO GROUP APRIL 4

   

This group is for anyone with metastatic or advanced breast cancer. 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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.





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

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

Weekly Cancer Support Group: Tuesdays 6:00pm-7:30pm Virtually

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. If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.





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

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
Family and Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

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

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

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

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.



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

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
Tai Chi: Evenings Time 7:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom    

A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

   

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.





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

Info & Registration
Wednesday January 4th 2023
Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Every Wednesday @ 9:30 - 10:30am Central via Zoom

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.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Relaxation and Guided Imagery Time 12:00 PM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562) OR ZOOM

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

Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!

Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Virtual - New Member Meeting Time 12:30 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
Thursday January 5th 2023
Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Every Thursday from 9-9:30am

A short, 14 minute, practice to breath, move and 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 health. This includes eight separate exercises; each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinses medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

There are both seated and standing options for this practice. Studies show practicing Tai Chi regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Cancer Support Group: Virtual Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Thursday Morning Cancer Support Group: Virtually 10-11:30am

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. If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.





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

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am

A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

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

Weekly support Group; Thursdays 10-11:30am

Support group for adults who are grieving a death due to cancer. Come together with others who are also experiencing a loss, to support one another and gain understanding of your own grief.

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

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

Registration is required in order to receive the weekly Zoom link.



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

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


Yoga Every Thursday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom  

 

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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Breast Cancer Support Time 6:00 PM Location Zoom

Meets Monthly on the 1st Thursday @ 6pm - 7:30pm via Zoom

   

This group is for anyone with a breast cancer diagnosis or who has completed treatment. All stages welcome. Come to connect with others, gather resources, ask questions, and feel supported by others who understand.


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



Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Saturday January 7th 2023
Children, Teen and Family Program Volunteer Training Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda's Club Madison (7907 UW Health Ct, Middleton, WI 53562)

Interested in volunteering with Gilda's Children, Teen and Family program in 2023? Attend this program specific training at the clubhouse to learn more and get involved.

After registering, please complete this Google form: https://forms.gle/DXuCvdXWRJWpuWgD7

Info & Registration
Monday January 9th 2023
Aldo Leopold Nature Center Walk Time 9:00 AM Location Aldo Leopold Nature Center (330 Femrite Dr, Monona, WI 53716)

Looking for inspiration to get out on a cold morning?


Meet up at Aldo Leopold Nature Center for a trail walk. We'll meet no matter the weather; dress for the weather.

*Specific meet up details will be sent the day before. Please register to ensure you receive updates.

Aldo Leopold Nature Center 330 Femrite Dr, Monona, WI 53716

Info & Registration
Tai Chi Time 9:15 AM Location Zoom

Every Monday from 9:00-9:30am

A short, 14 minute, practice to breath, move and 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 health. This includes eight separate exercises; each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinses medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

There are both seated and standing options for this practice. Studies show practicing Tai Chi regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

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

Meets Monthly on the 2nd Monday @ 5:30pm - 7pm via Zoom    

   

This group is for anyone with a blood cancer (leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma) and their supporters. A space to ask questions, share resources and be with others who understand.


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



   

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.





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

Info & Registration
Family and Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Zoom

Family and Friends : Mondays 6-7:30pm

A weekly support group for anyone in the supportive role.

Whether you are directly caregiving or supporting someone you care about who has a cancer diagnosis; come together with others who understand this role.

Due to licensing restrictions, we are only able to provide this group to individuals within the state of Wisconsin. If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880.

If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.



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

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
Tuesday January 10th 2023
Joyful Yoga: Hybrid Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

   

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

   

A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.

This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.



   

Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Art Studio: Paper Quilling Time 1:00 PM Location Gilda's Club Art Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Tues, Jan 10 @ 1-2:30pm CT

In Person @ Gilda's Club Madison

7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562

Description:

Join fellow Gilda's Club members in this winter creative art workshop series where each week we will experiment with a new art medium. This week we'll explore Paper Quilling. Quilling is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs.

All art supplies will be provided! Explore a variety of materials and techniques and go home with a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork.

Spaces are limited & registration is required.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org


About Linn-Miller:

Molly Linn-Miller has been working as a registered art therapist for 15 years. She provided art therapy and support for both individuals and groups. She works with a variety of populations including families living with cancer, those recovering from substance abuse, adults with autism and pre-school aged children.

Molly paints large-scale murals and makes mixed-media art using fiber and other natural materials. In addition to art-making she enjoys hiking with her husband, two boys, and pup, Eddy, cooking and eating with her girlfriends and playing ultimate frisbee.



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

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

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

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

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.



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

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
Tai Chi: Evenings Time 7:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom    

A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

   

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.





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

Info & Registration
Wednesday January 11th 2023
Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Every Wednesday @ 9:30 - 10:30am Central via Zoom

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.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Relaxation and Guided Imagery Time 12:00 PM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562) OR ZOOM

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

Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!

Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Thursday January 12th 2023
Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Every Thursday from 9-9:30am

A short, 14 minute, practice to breath, move and 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 health. This includes eight separate exercises; each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinses medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

There are both seated and standing options for this practice. Studies show practicing Tai Chi regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Cancer Support Group: Virtual Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Thursday Morning Cancer Support Group: Virtually 10-11:30am

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. If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.





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

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am

A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

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

Weekly support Group; Thursdays 10-11:30am

Support group for adults who are grieving a death due to cancer. Come together with others who are also experiencing a loss, to support one another and gain understanding of your own grief.

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

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

Registration is required in order to receive the weekly Zoom link.



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

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


Yoga Every Thursday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom  

 

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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

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

Meets Monthly on the 2nd Thursday @ 6pm - 7:30pm via Zoom    

  

This networking group is for young adults (ages 18-45) in Wisconsin that have been diagnosed with cancer before age 40—any stage, any cancer, anywhere in your 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.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org



   

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Friday January 13th 2023
Coping with Cancer Time 10:00 AM Location ZOOM

Join us to learn practical tools to manage the challenge of life with cancer and cope even in the darkest days.

This 5-week curriculum includes ways to:

  • Steady yourself in the face of common cancer concerns
  • Make complicated decisions under stress
  • Manage powerful emotions without being overwhelmed
  • Navigate relationships with love ones, colleagues and health care professionals
  • Find ways to live meaningfully with cancer

Based on the book: Coping with Cancer DBT Skills to Manage Your Emotions—and Balance Uncertainty with Hope

Elizabeth Cohn Stuntz LCSW, is the co-author with Marsha Linehan, developer, of DBT. She is also a cancer survivor, Zen student and psychotherapist in private practice serving on the faculty of WCSPP. Ronda Reitz, PhD., has been providing treatment, supervision, international training and consultation in Dialectical Behavior Therapy since 1996. She is the Coordinator for Dialectical Behavior Therapy for the state of Missouri, and a long-time Zen student of Marsha Linehan.

Ronda Reitz, PhD., has been providing treatment, supervision, international training and consultation in Dialectical Behavior Therapy since 1996. She is the Coordinator for Dialectical Behavior Therapy for the state of Missouri, and a long-time Zen student of Marsha Linehan.



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

Info & Registration
Saturday January 14th 2023
Write to Heal Time 9:00 AM Location Zoom

Monthly on 2nd Sat @ 9am-10:30am CT via Zoom

Have you or someone you love experienced cancer? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with either your own health issues or another person's as their caregiver? Do you believe in the power of story and its healing ability? Narrative medicine can empower people to speak and write their truth. Through the experience of being vulnerable and sharing your own story, you may find a common bond with others.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

What You'll Need:

  • Pens, pencils, or whatever writing tool you like
  • Paper/journal
  • Laptop/tablet if you prefer to type

About the Facilitator:

Jamie Steckelberg is a ten-year cancer survivor and Gilda’s Club member. She also was a caregiver for both parents Bob and Elma during their cancer journeys. During chemotherapy while perusing the books at Gilda’s, she encountered a book entitled When Words Heal by Sharon Bray on how to create and facilitate writing groups using the Amherst Writer and Artist method. Within months after chemo had ended, she became an Amherst Writer and Artist facilitator of Write to Heal, a writing group for cancer survivors and caregivers at Gilda’s Club in Middleton, WI. Her daughter Josie has been an integral part of Jamie’s healing not only through shaving her own head but also by painting and pouring mud on her mother’s head. A poet and English Instructor at Madison College, Jamie also enjoys thrifting and creating art with Josie.




Our Therapeutic Expression programs are sponsored, in part, by Exact Sciences and UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.


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

Info & Registration
Children, Teen and Family Program Volunteer Training Time 2:00 PM Location Gilda's Club Madison (7907 UW Health Ct, Middleton, WI 53562)

Interested in volunteering with Gilda's Children, Teen and Family program in 2023? Attend this program specific training at the clubhouse to learn more and get involved.

After registering, please complete this Google form: https://forms.gle/DXuCvdXWRJWpuWgD7

Info & Registration
Monday January 16th 2023
Tai Chi Time 9:15 AM Location Zoom

Every Monday from 9:00-9:30am

A short, 14 minute, practice to breath, move and 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 health. This includes eight separate exercises; each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinses medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

There are both seated and standing options for this practice. Studies show practicing Tai Chi regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Info & Registration
Tuesday January 17th 2023
Joyful Yoga: Hybrid Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

   

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

   

A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.

This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.



   

Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Art Studio: Felting Time 1:00 PM Location Gilda's Club Art Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Tues, Jan 17 @ 1-2:30pm CT

In Person @ Gilda's Club Madison

7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562

Description:

Join fellow Gilda's Club members in this winter creative art workshop series where each week we will experiment with a new art medium. This week we'll explore Felting.

All art supplies will be provided! Explore a variety of materials and techniques and go home with a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork.

Spaces are limited & registration is required.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org


About Linn-Miller:

Molly Linn-Miller has been working as a registered art therapist for 15 years. She provided art therapy and support for both individuals and groups. She works with a variety of populations including families living with cancer, those recovering from substance abuse, adults with autism and pre-school aged children.

Molly paints large-scale murals and makes mixed-media art using fiber and other natural materials. In addition to art-making she enjoys hiking with her husband, two boys, and pup, Eddy, cooking and eating with her girlfriends and playing ultimate frisbee.



Info & Registration
Children, Teen and Family Program Volunteer Training Time 5:30 PM Location Gilda's Club Madison (7907 UW Health Ct, Middleton, WI 53562)

Interested in volunteering with Gilda's Children, Teen and Family program in 2023? Attend this program specific training at the clubhouse to learn more and get involved.

After registering, please complete this Google form: https://forms.gle/DXuCvdXWRJWpuWgD7

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

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

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

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

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.



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

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
Tai Chi: Evenings Time 7:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom    

A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

   

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.





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

Info & Registration
Wednesday January 18th 2023
Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Every Wednesday @ 9:30 - 10:30am Central via Zoom

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.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Relaxation and Guided Imagery Time 12:00 PM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562) OR ZOOM

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

Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!

Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

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

Monthly Group Meeting 3rd Wednesday: 3:00pm-4:30PM Virtually

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

Come to share resources, ask questions, and be with people who have been through similar experiences.



This group is sponsored by Exact Sciences.


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

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

Meets Monthly: 3rd Wednesday, 6-7:30 pm

   

Support group for anyone who has received a prostate cancer diagnosis. Open to anyone at any stage. Supporters/partners are welcome.

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


Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org



Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Thursday January 19th 2023
Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Every Thursday from 9-9:30am

A short, 14 minute, practice to breath, move and 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 health. This includes eight separate exercises; each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinses medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

There are both seated and standing options for this practice. Studies show practicing Tai Chi regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Cancer Support Group: Virtual Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Thursday Morning Cancer Support Group: Virtually 10-11:30am

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. If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.





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

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am

A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

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

Weekly support Group; Thursdays 10-11:30am

Support group for adults who are grieving a death due to cancer. Come together with others who are also experiencing a loss, to support one another and gain understanding of your own grief.

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

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

Registration is required in order to receive the weekly Zoom link.



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

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Yoga at Noon Time 12:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links


Yoga Every Thursday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom  

 

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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

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

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

Our June meeting will be shortened, due to our Backyard BBQ fundraiser starting at 5:30. We will conclude group at 5:15.

 Monthly gathering for those who have completed treatment- weeks, or years ago. There will be discussions and presentations focusing on your survivorship, and its challenges.

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



Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org



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

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Virtual - New Member Meeting Time 4:30 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.

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Friday January 20th 2023
Morning of Intention (Yoga, Art, Writing) Time 9:00 AM Location Gilda's Club Community Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Friday, January 20 from 9-12:30PM : At the Gilda's Clubhouse


Join us for a morning of intention and self care. We’ll take some time to focus on ourselves; on our mental and physical health. To focus on healing. And to focus on what we want to see in the next year. Together we will take part in a gentle yoga practice combined with a short meditation, a short writing activity, then expression through art. We’ll provide a nourishing lunch at the end of our time together.

Questions? Contact Autumn autumn@gildasclubmadison.org

*Masks are required in person. Registration is required for this event and spots are very limited (only 15). If you register and can no longer attend, notify Autumn immediately to open your spot to another person (autumn@gildasclubmadison.org).

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Monday January 23rd 2023
Tai Chi Time 9:15 AM Location Zoom

Every Monday from 9:00-9:30am

A short, 14 minute, practice to breath, move and 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 health. This includes eight separate exercises; each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinses medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

There are both seated and standing options for this practice. Studies show practicing Tai Chi regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

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IN PERSON - New Member Meeting Time 1:00 PM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Have you or someone you loved been given a cancer diagnosis? Are you looking for a space to connect with others who understand?

Join us for an in person group new member meeting. We'll take some time to talk about the resources available at Gilda's Club Madison, then take a short tour of the clubhouse.

Meet at the Clubhouse located at 7907 UW Ct, Middleton, WI.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880

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Winter Arboretum Walk Time 4:00 PM Location Arboretum (2880 Longenecker Dr, Madison, WI 53713) Join us for a trail hike at the Arboretum. We'll meet outside the visitor center and walk a trail for about an hour. We will meet rain or shine, come dressed for the weather. Specific details about meeting will be sent out to registrants the day before Info & Registration
Tuesday January 24th 2023
Joyful Yoga: Hybrid Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

   

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

   

A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.

This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.



   

Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

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Art Studio: Stone Art Time 1:00 PM Location Gilda's Club Art Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Tues, Jan 24 @ 1-2:30pm CT

In Person @ Gilda's Club Madison

7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562

Description:

Join fellow Gilda's Club members in this winter creative art workshop series where each week we will experiment with a new art medium. This week we'll explore stone art.

All art supplies will be provided! Explore a variety of materials and techniques and go home with a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork.

Spaces are limited & registration is required.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org


About Linn-Miller:

Molly Linn-Miller has been working as a registered art therapist for 15 years. She provided art therapy and support for both individuals and groups. She works with a variety of populations including families living with cancer, those recovering from substance abuse, adults with autism and pre-school aged children.

Molly paints large-scale murals and makes mixed-media art using fiber and other natural materials. In addition to art-making she enjoys hiking with her husband, two boys, and pup, Eddy, cooking and eating with her girlfriends and playing ultimate frisbee.



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Children, Teen and Family Program Volunteer Training Time 5:30 PM Location Gilda's Club Madison (7907 UW Health Ct, Middleton, WI 53562)

Interested in volunteering with Gilda's Children, Teen and Family program in 2023? Attend this program specific training at the clubhouse to learn more and get involved.

After registering, please complete this Google form: https://forms.gle/DXuCvdXWRJWpuWgD7

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Family and Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

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

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

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

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.



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

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
Tai Chi: Evenings Time 7:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom    

A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

   

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.





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

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Young Adult Game Night Time 7:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

A Virtual Event for Young Adults in the Cancer Community
4th Tuesday of Every Month*
5-6:30pm PT | 7-8:30pm CT | 8-9:30pm ET

Join us virtually for games, trivia, and social connection! Young Adults, ages 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 trivia. No experience necessary! Opportunities to win prizes!

Tues, Oct 24th: Halloween Edition - Costumes highly encouraged!

*Note that there is no game night in November, and that December's game night will be Tuesday, December 12th!

Register at https://bit.ly/cscYAgamenight


On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
Wednesday January 25th 2023
Coffee Connections Time 9:30 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Every Wednesday @ 9:30 - 10:30am Central via Zoom

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.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

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Relaxation and Guided Imagery Time 12:00 PM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562) OR ZOOM

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

Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!

Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

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Thursday January 26th 2023
Tai Chi Time 9:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Every Thursday from 9-9:30am

A short, 14 minute, practice to breath, move and 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 health. This includes eight separate exercises; each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinses medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

There are both seated and standing options for this practice. Studies show practicing Tai Chi regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

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Cancer Support Group: Virtual Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Thursday Morning Cancer Support Group: Virtually 10-11:30am

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. If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.





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

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
IN PERSON - Cancer Support Group Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am

A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

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

Weekly support Group; Thursdays 10-11:30am

Support group for adults who are grieving a death due to cancer. Come together with others who are also experiencing a loss, to support one another and gain understanding of your own grief.

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

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

Registration is required in order to receive the weekly Zoom link.



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

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


Yoga Every Thursday @ 12pm - 1pm via Zoom  

 

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 is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Gynecological Cancer Support Time 6:00 PM Location Zoom

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

   

Support group for anyone who has received a gynecological cancer diagnosis.  Open to anyone, at any stage, or time in/out of treatment. Come to ask questions, share your experience, support one another, and feel supported.


   

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

   
   
   

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

   
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Young Adult Cancer Group: Check-In Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Meets Monthly on the 4th Thursday* @ 6pm - 7:00pm via Zoom        

          

This is an additional opportunity for us to check-in with each other in a small group setting. This group is for young adults (ages 18-45) in Wisconsin that have been diagnosed with cancer before age 40—any stage, any cancer, anywhere in your journey. This group is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional.

Registered attendees will receive instructions and link to join the meeting via email.

* Note that our November and December meetings are on the 3rd Thursday of the month because of holidays.

Questions? Email: program@gildasclubmadison.org.

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



   

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Monday January 30th 2023
Tai Chi Time 9:15 AM Location Zoom

Every Monday from 9:00-9:30am

A short, 14 minute, practice to breath, move and 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 health. This includes eight separate exercises; each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinses medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

There are both seated and standing options for this practice. Studies show practicing Tai Chi regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Info & Registration
Tuesday January 31st 2023
Joyful Yoga: Hybrid Time 10:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

   

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

   

A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.

This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.



   

Join us on Zoom or at the Clubhouse!

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.



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

Info & Registration
Art Studio: Decoupage Time 1:00 PM Location Gilda's Club Art Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Tues, Jan 31 @ 1-2:30pm CT

In Person @ Gilda's Club Madison

7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562

Description:

Join fellow Gilda's Club members in this winter creative art workshop series where each week we will experiment with a new art medium. This week we'll explore decoupage.

All art supplies will be provided! Explore a variety of materials and techniques and go home with a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork.

Spaces are limited & registration is required.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org


About Linn-Miller:

Molly Linn-Miller has been working as a registered art therapist for 15 years. She provided art therapy and support for both individuals and groups. She works with a variety of populations including families living with cancer, those recovering from substance abuse, adults with autism and pre-school aged children.

Molly paints large-scale murals and makes mixed-media art using fiber and other natural materials. In addition to art-making she enjoys hiking with her husband, two boys, and pup, Eddy, cooking and eating with her girlfriends and playing ultimate frisbee.



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Cooking Class: Hungarian Goulash Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Tuesday, January 31 @ 6pm Central via Zoom

Description:

Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make Hungarian goulash. 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.



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Family and Friends Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

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

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

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

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.



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

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
Tai Chi: Evenings Time 7:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom    

A short (14 minute) practice to breathe, and move.

Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade or Eight Skilken Movements) is one of the most common forms of Tai Chi exercise that serves to improve human health. A complete Baduanjin includes eight separate exercises, each addressing a different physical area and qi meridian. In traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians support the flow of qi and other fundamental substances in the body.

Studies show that practicing Baduanjin regularly is beneficial for quality of life, sleep quality, balance, handgrip strength, trunk flexibility, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate.

   

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.





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

Info & Registration