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Wednesday March 1st 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 March 2nd 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
IN PERSON: Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person: Every Thursday from 10-11:30am

(Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)

A weekly support group for those looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. 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
Advance Care Planning (PUBLIC) Time 3:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Monthly on 1st Thursdays @ 3-4pm CT via Zoom

THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS!

Make you own health care decisions. Advance care planning is one of the best gifts you can give to yourself and to your loved ones. It takes courage to plan ahead and think about a time in the future when you may not be able to make healthcare decisions for yourself or you are not able to communicate your preferences. By planning ahead, you can find comfort that your current and future care preferences are in writing and will guide your loved ones so they will not have the burden of guessing what you would want during if you could not speak for yourself about medical decisions. Learn more about how you can make your own health care decisions through written and verbal communication with your medical team and family.


Zoom access is provided, 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
Friday March 3rd 2023
Cancer Transitions: Moving Beyond Treatment Time 10:00 AM Location Zoom

4 Weeks on Fridays @ 10-11:30am CDT via Zoom
March 2023 Session dates:
3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24

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 management 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 Management Beyond Cancer: What You Need to Know 

Please plan to attend all four sessions.

Questions? Email Kirsten Norslien at Kirsten@gildasclubmadison.org



Cancer Transitions is sponsored, in part, by the Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation.


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


Info & Registration
Saturday March 4th 2023
Kids Kicking Cancer (PUBLIC) Time 9:00 AM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton) OR ZOOM

Join Sensei Michelle Lofy with Kids Kicking Cancer's Heroes Circle for this 5 week series at Gilda's Club Madison! We will use martial arts techniques to help children and teens cope with difficult situations associated with cancer. This non-contact, martial arts approach engages children and teens, and encourages them to use the power of our unique meditative techniques to focus their inner strength.

NOTE: Saturday 3/18 will be offered through a virtual format only.

Ages 4-18

Questions? Email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org

Info & Registration
Monday March 6th 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
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
Southern Arboretum Walk Time 4:00 PM Location Southern Arboretum

Southern Arboretum Walk

Monday March 6, 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Join us for an afternoon walk through the Southern Arboretum. We'll meet up at the trailhead then head out for a hour walk. Specific meet up information will be sent to registrants in the days prior. Please bring any gear to support you for this walk (boots, water, ect.).


We're looking forward to unwinding after a sometimes long Monday.

Info & Registration
Tuesday March 7th 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: Dreamcatchers Time 1:00 PM Location Gilda's Club Art Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Tues, March 7 @ 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 dreamcatchers.

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.




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

Info & Registration
Drop-in OPEN ART STUDIO Time 1:00 PM Location Gilda's Club Madison (7907 UW Health Ct., Middleton, WI) Art Room

Bring some of your own materials and/or choose from our large variety of art supplies.

Make art alongside others in a relaxing, inspiring space.

Registration is appreciated, but not required. Drop in at your convenience! Hope to see you there!


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 March 8th 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 March 9th 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
IN PERSON: Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person: Every Thursday from 10-11:30am

(Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)

A weekly support group for those looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. 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
Supporting Your Adult Child Through Their Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment (PUBLIC) Time 1:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Thursday, March 9 via Zoom

11am PT / 12pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET

This presentation will address the emotional and physical impacts of parents who have young adults with cancer. We’ll explore common stressors and concerns including the burnout that arises while caregiving for young adults with cancer. We will identify coping strategies and interventions to help parents navigate through their adult child’s cancer journey, including issues surrounding being a grandparent if the young adult has children.

This presentation is aimed at adult parents of young adults who have cancer but all are welcome to attend. There will be time to ask questions, as well as connect with other parents/grandparents.

This event is presented in partnership with Bright Spot Network and Cancercare.

Registration:

Visit this page to register for the event.


About Sam Fortune

Sam Fortune is an oncology social worker, and the Women’s Cancers Program Coordinator at CancerCare. She provides counseling and support to people coping with cancer, caregivers of cancer patients, and people who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Sam also develops and executes programmatic activities for the Women’s Cancers Program , which cater to specific needs within the community. Furthermore, Sam participated in several national presentations on various Women’s Cancers topics and has been a speaker in several CancerCare’s Education Workshops as a leading expert in the field.


On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
IN PERSON - New Member Meeting Time 1:30 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
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 March 10th 2023
Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Time 11:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Friday, March 10 @ 11am Central via Zoom

Description:

Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make fresh pasta from scratch, and a fire roasted red bell pepper sauce. This sauce is delicious, nutritious, and versatile - it can even be made into a soup! You can follow along and cook during class, or just observe as a lecture.

This also pairs nicely with our cooking class Mushroom and White Sauce Lasagna later in the month on Wednesday, March 22nd.

What You'll Need:

  • - Ingredients & Prep: If you’ll be cooking this dish along with the chef during class: Read through the Recipe Packet (PDF), purchase any ingredients you need, and complete the prep work before class begins.

About Chef Michael Solovey:

Chef Michael Solovey started cooking at a young age under the tutelage of his Mother, a refined, self-taught culinarian. He would later graduate magna cum laude from Le Cordon Bleu at Scottsdale Culinary Institute before moving to Shanghai, China in 2008. Over the course of five years working in the food and beverage industry in Asia, Chef Michael played various roles in opening 24 food and beverage establishments including his very own Eastern European inspired restaurant, Bloc.

In the past seven years, Michael has served as Resident Chef for Sur La Table and Chef/Cooking School Director for The Boelter Companies in Glendale, Wisconsin. He is now the owner of Sage Harvest Cooking School. He has taught over 1,800 classes to over 10,000 students. His pedagogy implements approachable science to help his students understand why different cooking techniques render a variety of results in the kitchen; all for the sake of developing students' culinary instinct. Although Chef Michael personally writes and curates all of the recipes used in his classes, his approach is decidedly anti-recipe as his aim is to empower everyone from the novice foodie to the seasoned industry professional to take confident control of their diet, health, and wellness by cooking amazing food.





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

Info & Registration
Saturday March 11th 2023
Kids Kicking Cancer (PUBLIC) Time 9:00 AM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton) OR ZOOM

Join Sensei Michelle Lofy with Kids Kicking Cancer's Heroes Circle for this 5 week series at Gilda's Club Madison! We will use martial arts techniques to help children and teens cope with difficult situations associated with cancer. This non-contact, martial arts approach engages children and teens, and encourages them to use the power of our unique meditative techniques to focus their inner strength.

NOTE: Saturday 3/18 will be offered through a virtual format only.

Ages 4-18

Questions? Email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org

Info & Registration
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
Everyday Adventures: Mindful Winter Hike for Young Adults (Milwaukee) Time 10:30 AM Location Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (1111 East Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53217)

Saturday, March 11th @ 10:30am-12pm

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

1111 East Brown Deer Road Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53217

Cost: FREE

Join us for a mindful winter nature hike with other young adult cancer peers. We will explore the hiking trails and (frozen!) Lake Michigan shoreline at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. In addition, this event will provide a few opportunities for mindfulness, all abilities welcome!

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.

Spots are limited and registration is required. Register by March 9th.

Questions? Email Marc@gildasclubmadison.org


Presented in collaboration with Gilda's Club Madison and True North Treks.


****To attend this event, please assure you are free of any symptoms of viral or bacterial illness. COVID precautions will be taken - Please review the expectations:

  • If a participant has any COVID symptoms or pending test result, they cannot attend.
  • If a participant tests positive for COVID, they cannot attend the event unless they are 10 days from their positive test.
  • Social distance as much as possible.
  • Masks to be worn when within six feet and at all times while indoors.
  • It is recommended participants be fully COVID vaccinated
Info & Registration
Memoir Writing: Part 1 Time 10:30 AM Location Zoom

Sat, March 11 @ 10:30am - 12pm CT via Zoom

"How can I improve my memoir?" Lots of writers have this question, and we will explore strategies that will help you develop your own set of answers. We will learn three strategies in each of the three workshops. Our goal is to find strategies that you can apply to the writing that you are doing in programs at Gilda's Club (like Write to Heal) or on your own.

Workshop # 1 (this workshop), we will focus on asking the right questions, using the four elements of story-telling, and root-cause analysis.

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 Facilitators:

Catherine Stover is an award-wining writer and teacher at Madison College who specializes in nonfiction creative writing. She is the author of the book Three Ways to Write Memoir: How to Write Family History, Or Tell Stories, Or Explore Ideas. She is also the author of a blog about books, which is at www.catherinestover.com



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.

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Monday March 13th 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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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.

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Tuesday March 14th 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: Clay CANCELLED TODAY Time 1:00 PM Location Gilda's Club Art Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Tues, March 14 @ 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 clay.

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.




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

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Drop-in OPEN ART STUDIO Time 1:00 PM Location Gilda's Club Madison (7907 UW Health Ct., Middleton, WI) Art Room

Bring some of your own materials and/or choose from our large variety of art supplies.

Make art alongside others in a relaxing, inspiring space.

Registration is appreciated, but not required. Drop in at your convenience! Hope to see you there!


About Linn-Miller:

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

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



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Family 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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Wednesday March 15th 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.

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.

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Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation Time 3:30 PM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation

Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:45 pm through May 31st

Yoga practice is your time to replenish yourself, relax your nervous system, and heal.  No experience is needed. 

Kate Eberhard has practiced yoga for many years and received her CYT 500. She has taught “old school yoga” with older adults, and worked with  people with Parkinson’s. Her classes offer stretching, movement, and deep  breathing, which all help create a sense of peace, calm and serenity. Kate recently transplanted to Wisconsin from Colorado. She is married to David, a grandmother to 2 boys, and enjoys gardening, reading, cooking  and the outdoors.

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Nutrition and Prostate Health (PUBLIC) Time 6:00 PM Location Zoom

Weds, March 15 @ 6-7:30pm CT via Zoom
Open to the Public!

Dr. Kristina Pettiston, from UW Health will join the Prostate Support group for an in-depth look at Nutrition and Prostate Health. She will examine the before, during and after implication of nutrition, and prostate health.

  • How do nutritional factors affect the prostate?
  • Which foods or dietary patterns are most prostate-healthy
  • Are there foods that can delay the progression of prostate cancer?

Join us for great discussion, bring a friend, and your questions.

About Dr. Kristina Penniston:

Dr. Kristina Penniston is a scientist and registered dietitian nutritionist in Madison, Wisconsin.

She is the urology nutritionist at UW Health University Hospital and Clinics, providing nutrition therapy for patients with multiple urologic and genitourinary conditions. Dr. Penniston earned a PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She completed a dietetic internship at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics and is a certified dietitian member and fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Clinical and research experience. Dr. Penniston has provided clinical nutrition services to patients with kidney stones and other urologic diseases, such as urologic cancer and non- malignant urologic conditions, for 22 years. Dr. Penniston's research in the Department of Urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health focuses on prevention of kidney stones. Specifically, her research aims to develop and test dietary interventions that prevent or ameliorate recurrent stones; promote patients' self-efficacy in managing their stone disease; and understand and improve patients’ health-related quality of life. Dr. Penniston has developed a porcine model of dietary-induced calcium oxalate urolithiasis as a platform for studying dietary influences on stone formation. She also was the primary developer of the Wisconsin Stone Quality of Life questionnaire (WISQOL), a stone- specific instrument to assess patients' health-related quality of life. Dr. Penniston is the PI of the North American Stone Quality of Life consortium, a clinical research collaboration comprised of 17 urology centers in the U.S. and Canada, the primary aims of which are to test and validate the WISQOL and understand how kidney stones affects patients’ health- related quality of life.

Professional accomplishments. Dr. Penniston is a fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She is a member of the American Urological Association (AUA) and a former AUA research scholar (2008-2010). She served as co-faculty for a course on nutritional prevention of kidney stones that was consecutively renewed from 2011 through 2019. She is a member of the Endourological Society. She is a member of the Research on Calculus Kinetics (ROCK) Society (since 2008) and was elected as secretary-treasurer, a 4-year position, in 2018. She has co-edited three books (Diagnosois and Management of Pediatric Nephrolithiasis, with Neil Paloian, MD; ©2021; Nutrition Therapy for Urolithiasis, with Patrick Lowry, MD; ©2018; Pocket Guide to Kidney Stone Prevention, with Manoj Monga, MD, and David Goldfarb; MD, ©2015). Dr. Penniston publishes regularly in urologic and nutrition journals, presents research at several meetings annually, and serves as a reviewer for more than a dozen urology and nutrition journals. She has been visiting professor at several institutions (including Penn State, Cleveland Clinic, University of Texas San Antonio, Cedars Sinai, University of Kentucky) and a plenary speaker multiple times at meetings of both the AUA and the World Congress of Endourology. She has been invited to speak about nutritional prevention of kidney stones and urologic cancers at multiple international venues including Chile, South Africa, the UK, France, Mexico, and India.



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

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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 March 16th 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
IN PERSON: Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person: Every Thursday from 10-11:30am

(Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)

A weekly support group for those looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. 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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Living with Loss (Special in person session ) Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda's Club Madison (7907 UW Health Ct., Middleton) Teen room On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. 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.

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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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Saturday March 18th 2023
Kids Kicking Cancer (PUBLIC) Time 9:00 AM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton) OR ZOOM

Join Sensei Michelle Lofy with Kids Kicking Cancer's Heroes Circle for this 5 week series at Gilda's Club Madison! We will use martial arts techniques to help children and teens cope with difficult situations associated with cancer. This non-contact, martial arts approach engages children and teens, and encourages them to use the power of our unique meditative techniques to focus their inner strength.

NOTE: Saturday 3/18 will be offered through a virtual format only.

Ages 4-18

Questions? Email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org

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Team Survivor Membership Celebration & Kickoff Time 10:30 AM Location Gilda's Club Madison, 7907 UW Health Ct., Middleton

Saturday, March 18, 10:30 am – noon

TSM Membership Celebration

We will celebrate members and the beginning of our 2023 year of activities and fun! Women diagnosed with any cancer who are interested in finding out about some of the benefits of being part of our TSM community are welcome to join this celebration.

If you are not a member of Team Survivor Madison, and are curious, please attend this meeting.  TSM is an open to All women who have had a cancer diagnosis.

Weather permitting; there will be a casual walk in the Pheasant Branch Conservancy, departing from Gilda’s Club. We’ll walk on cleared paved paths and sidewalks, but there could be icy spots depending on the weather.

Please plan to wear appropriate footwear and clothing for conditions

Please RSVP to info@teamsurvivormadison.org if you would like to attend.

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Monday March 20th 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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Virtual - New Member Meeting Time 4:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Are you looking to get started with Gilda's Club?

Join us for a group ZOOM New Member Meeting.

This meeting will discuss the resources Gilda's Club has to offer and get you started as a Gilda's Club member.

*If you do not wish to meet in a group setting, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org to schedule an individual New Member Meeting.

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




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

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Genetics and Cancer: Lynch Syndrome (PUBLIC) Time 5:30 PM Location Zoom

Monday, March 20 @ 5:30 CT via Zoom

This presentation will explore the hereditary nature of GI-tract cancers running in families. Families with cancers including colon, uterine, ovarian, and pancreatic diagnoses may be considered for a genetic risk assessment for conditions including Lynch syndrome.

Topics of the presentation will include:

  • What to expect at a genetic counseling appointment
  • The importance of family history and its role in a genetic risk assessment
  • An overview of Lynch syndrome and management recommendations

Talks are followed by a speaker Q&A.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

About the Speakers:

Gastroenterologist: Dr. Kevin Patel

Dr. Kevin Patel is a faculty member in the UW-Madison Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology within the Department of Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. His clinical specialties include endoscopy, general gastroenterology, and hereditary gastrointestinal cancer syndromes.



Anna Zakas, MS, MPH, CGC

Anna Zakas, MS, MPH, is an oncology genetic counselor at the Genetics Risk Assessment and Counseling Program at the University Hospital. Anna works closely with professional teams at the UW Health Breast Center, Carbone Cancer Center, and the Digestive Health Center to facilitate patient care and to provide personalized risk assessment and understanding of hereditary cancer syndromes. She enjoys working with individuals and families to promote understanding of complex genetic and genomic information as it relates to disease. She received her master’s degrees in Genetic Counseling and Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh.




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

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Tuesday March 21st 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: Jewelry Time 1:00 PM Location Gilda's Club Art Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Tues, March 21 @ 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 jewelry.

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.




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

Info & Registration
Drop-in OPEN ART STUDIO Time 1:00 PM Location Gilda's Club Madison (7907 UW Health Ct., Middleton, WI) Art Room

Bring some of your own materials and/or choose from our large variety of art supplies.

Make art alongside others in a relaxing, inspiring space.

Registration is appreciated, but not required. Drop in at your convenience! Hope to see you there!


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 March 22nd 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.

Info & Registration
Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation Time 3:30 PM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation

Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:45 pm through May 31st

Yoga practice is your time to replenish yourself, relax your nervous system, and heal.  No experience is needed. 

Kate Eberhard has practiced yoga for many years and received her CYT 500. She has taught “old school yoga” with older adults, and worked with  people with Parkinson’s. Her classes offer stretching, movement, and deep  breathing, which all help create a sense of peace, calm and serenity. Kate recently transplanted to Wisconsin from Colorado. She is married to David, a grandmother to 2 boys, and enjoys gardening, reading, cooking  and the outdoors.

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Cooking Class: Mushroom and White Sauce Lasagna Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Wednesday, March 22 @ 6pm Central via Zoom

Description:

Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make a mushroom and white sauce lasagna. This delicious lasagna can be made entirely on the stovetop or in the oven, and includes dairy free options. You can follow along and cook during class, or just observe as a lecture.

What You'll Need:

  • - Ingredients & Prep: If you’ll be cooking this dish along with the chef during class: Read through the Recipe Packet (PDF), purchase any ingredients you need, and complete the prep work before class begins.

About Chef Michael Solovey:

Chef Michael Solovey started cooking at a young age under the tutelage of his Mother, a refined, self-taught culinarian. He would later graduate magna cum laude from Le Cordon Bleu at Scottsdale Culinary Institute before moving to Shanghai, China in 2008. Over the course of five years working in the food and beverage industry in Asia, Chef Michael played various roles in opening 24 food and beverage establishments including his very own Eastern European inspired restaurant, Bloc.

In the past seven years, Michael has served as Resident Chef for Sur La Table and Chef/Cooking School Director for The Boelter Companies in Glendale, Wisconsin. He is now the owner of Sage Harvest Cooking School. He has taught over 1,800 classes to over 10,000 students. His pedagogy implements approachable science to help his students understand why different cooking techniques render a variety of results in the kitchen; all for the sake of developing students' culinary instinct. Although Chef Michael personally writes and curates all of the recipes used in his classes, his approach is decidedly anti-recipe as his aim is to empower everyone from the novice foodie to the seasoned industry professional to take confident control of their diet, health, and wellness by cooking amazing food.





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

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Thursday March 23rd 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
IN PERSON: Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person: Every Thursday from 10-11:30am

(Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)

A weekly support group for those looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. 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
Lower Yahara River Trail Walk Time 4:00 PM Location McDaniel Park (4806 McDaniel Ln, McFarland, WI 53558)

Thursday, March 23rd 4:00-5:00PM

Come meet for a walk along the Lower Yahara River Trail. This will be an out and back walk along Lake Wabesa. We will meet at McDaniel Park in McFarland.

Specific meet up information will be sent out closer to the meet up day.

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Gynecological Cancer Support Time 6:00 PM Location Zoom

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

   

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


   

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

   
   
   

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

   
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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
Saturday March 25th 2023
Kids Kicking Cancer (PUBLIC) Time 9:00 AM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton) OR ZOOM

Join Sensei Michelle Lofy with Kids Kicking Cancer's Heroes Circle for this 5 week series at Gilda's Club Madison! We will use martial arts techniques to help children and teens cope with difficult situations associated with cancer. This non-contact, martial arts approach engages children and teens, and encourages them to use the power of our unique meditative techniques to focus their inner strength.

NOTE: Saturday 3/18 will be offered through a virtual format only.

Ages 4-18

Questions? Email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org

Info & Registration
Monday March 27th 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 March 28th 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
Drop-in OPEN ART STUDIO Time 1:00 PM Location Gilda's Club Madison (7907 UW Health Ct., Middleton, WI) Art Room

Bring some of your own materials and/or choose from our large variety of art supplies.

Make art alongside others in a relaxing, inspiring space.

Registration is appreciated, but not required. Drop in at your convenience! Hope to see you there!


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
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 March 29th 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.

Info & Registration
Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation Time 3:30 PM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation

Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:45 pm through May 31st

Yoga practice is your time to replenish yourself, relax your nervous system, and heal.  No experience is needed. 

Kate Eberhard has practiced yoga for many years and received her CYT 500. She has taught “old school yoga” with older adults, and worked with  people with Parkinson’s. Her classes offer stretching, movement, and deep  breathing, which all help create a sense of peace, calm and serenity. Kate recently transplanted to Wisconsin from Colorado. She is married to David, a grandmother to 2 boys, and enjoys gardening, reading, cooking  and the outdoors.

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Meet the Characters (PUBLIC) Time 5:00 PM Location Gilda's Club Madison 7907 UW Health Court Middleton

Come meet the characters from royalty to superheroes!

Stop by anytime between 5-6:30pm.

Info & Registration
Thursday March 30th 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
IN PERSON: Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person: Every Thursday from 10-11:30am

(Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)

A weekly support group for those looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. 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
Saturday April 1st 2023
Kids Kicking Cancer (PUBLIC) Time 9:00 AM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton) OR ZOOM

Join Sensei Michelle Lofy with Kids Kicking Cancer's Heroes Circle for this 5 week series at Gilda's Club Madison! We will use martial arts techniques to help children and teens cope with difficult situations associated with cancer. This non-contact, martial arts approach engages children and teens, and encourages them to use the power of our unique meditative techniques to focus their inner strength.

NOTE: Saturday 3/18 will be offered through a virtual format only.

Ages 4-18

Questions? Email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org

Info & Registration
Monday April 3rd 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
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 April 4th 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
Drop-in OPEN ART STUDIO Time 1:00 PM Location Gilda's Club Madison (7907 UW Health Ct., Middleton, WI) Art Room

Bring some of your own materials and/or choose from our large variety of art supplies.

Make art alongside others in a relaxing, inspiring space.

Registration is appreciated, but not required. Drop in at your convenience! Hope to see you there!


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 April 5th 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
Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation Time 3:30 PM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation

Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:45 pm through May 31st

Yoga practice is your time to replenish yourself, relax your nervous system, and heal.  No experience is needed. 

Kate Eberhard has practiced yoga for many years and received her CYT 500. She has taught “old school yoga” with older adults, and worked with  people with Parkinson’s. Her classes offer stretching, movement, and deep  breathing, which all help create a sense of peace, calm and serenity. Kate recently transplanted to Wisconsin from Colorado. She is married to David, a grandmother to 2 boys, and enjoys gardening, reading, cooking  and the outdoors.

Info & Registration
Night of Music (PUBLIC) Time 6:00 PM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Join us for a night of music with a performance from UW-Madison's Music Therapy Association!

An event for all ages.

Info & Registration
Thursday April 6th 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
IN PERSON: Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person: Every Thursday from 10-11:30am

(Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)

A weekly support group for those looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. 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
Advance Care Planning (PUBLIC) Time 3:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Monthly on 1st Thursdays @ 3-4pm CT via Zoom

THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS!

Make you own health care decisions. Advance care planning is one of the best gifts you can give to yourself and to your loved ones. It takes courage to plan ahead and think about a time in the future when you may not be able to make healthcare decisions for yourself or you are not able to communicate your preferences. By planning ahead, you can find comfort that your current and future care preferences are in writing and will guide your loved ones so they will not have the burden of guessing what you would want during if you could not speak for yourself about medical decisions. Learn more about how you can make your own health care decisions through written and verbal communication with your medical team and family.


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

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

Are you looking to get started with Gilda's Club?

Join us for a group ZOOM New Member Meeting.

This meeting will discuss the resources Gilda's Club has to offer and get you started as a Gilda's Club member.

*If you do not wish to meet in a group setting, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org to schedule an individual New Member Meeting.

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




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

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Breast Cancer Support Time 6:00 PM Location Zoom

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

   

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


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



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



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

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Saturday April 8th 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.

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Memoir Writing: Part 2 Time 10:30 AM Location Zoom

Sat, April 8 @ 10:30am - 12pm CT via Zoom

"How can I improve my memoir?" Lots of writers have this question, and we will explore strategies that will help you develop your own set of answers. We will learn three strategies in each of the three workshops. Our goal is to find strategies that you can apply to the writing that you are doing in programs at Gilda's Club (like Write to Heal) or on your own.

Workshop # 2 (this workshop), will focus on avoiding the revising-while-writing-trap, understanding the definition of plot, and using freewriting.

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 Facilitators:

Catherine Stover is an award-wining writer and teacher at Madison College who specializes in nonfiction creative writing. She is the author of the book Three Ways to Write Memoir: How to Write Family History, Or Tell Stories, Or Explore Ideas. She is also the author of a blog about books, which is at www.catherinestover.com



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.

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Monday April 10th 2023
Monona Bay Walk Time 9:00 AM Location Lakeside Coffeehouse (402 W Lakeside St, Madison, WI 53715)

Monona Bay Walk

Monday, April 10th 9:00-10:00am

Join us for a Monday morning walk around the Monona Bay. We will meet at the Lakeside Coffeehouse (402 W Lakeside St, Madison, WI 53715). This is a 5k (3.1 miles). Following the walk we can visit/rest outside Lakeside Coffee. Bring along any gear that will be supportive to your walk (water, walking sticks, etc)

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

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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
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
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
Tuesday April 11th 2023
Art Workshop: Handbuilding with Clay (Part 1 & 2) Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda's Club Art Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Tues, April 11th & Tues April 18th

@ 10am-12pm

In Person @ Gilda's Club Madison

7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562

Description:

Join fellow Gilda's Club members in this TWO PART art workshop to try out a variety of handbuilding clay techniques to create a unique clay sculpture. The first week we will build our sculptures and the second week we will paint them. Please only register if you can attend both sessions of this workshop!

All art supplies will be provided!

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.




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

Info & Registration
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
Drop-in OPEN ART STUDIO Time 1:00 PM Location Gilda's Club Madison (7907 UW Health Ct., Middleton, WI) Art Room

Bring some of your own materials and/or choose from our large variety of art supplies.

Make art alongside others in a relaxing, inspiring space.

Registration is appreciated, but not required. Drop in at your convenience! Hope to see you there!


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 Night Dinner & Groups Time 5:30 PM Location Gilda's Club Clubhouse (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton WI)

Family Night

Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7PM

A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.

If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.

Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.

During this time we offer groups for kids and teens of all ages to connect with other kids/teens who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.

We provide a space for their supporting adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.

If you, your kids or teens, are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
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 April 12th 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.

Info & Registration
Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation Time 3:30 PM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation

Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:45 pm through May 31st

Yoga practice is your time to replenish yourself, relax your nervous system, and heal.  No experience is needed. 

Kate Eberhard has practiced yoga for many years and received her CYT 500. She has taught “old school yoga” with older adults, and worked with  people with Parkinson’s. Her classes offer stretching, movement, and deep  breathing, which all help create a sense of peace, calm and serenity. Kate recently transplanted to Wisconsin from Colorado. She is married to David, a grandmother to 2 boys, and enjoys gardening, reading, cooking  and the outdoors.

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Tough Friends Art Club for Young Adults (April 2023) Taylor's Version Time 6:30 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

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

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

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

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

Theme: Taylor Swift

  • We'll create art based on Taylor Swift's songs and create our own album covers
  • Note: Although this is Taylor Swift themed, unfortunately she will not be at this event

Space is limited and registration is required.

Questions? Email marc@gildasclubmadison.org   


Materials You'll Need:

  • Bring paper, pencils, colored pencils, markers, and anything else you'd like to use.

About Our Co-Host: Meghan Lamb

Meghan Lamb is a 32-year-old survivor of Stage 2B Breast Cancer who loves all things illustration, puns, and Taylor Swift. She loves working on custom pet portraits and artwork that she knows will be especially meaningful to the recipient.

Meghan currently lives in Nashville and is the Director of Marketing for Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee. When she isn't working, she enjoys watching endless amounts of European crime dramas, Harry Styles, and baking.

When asked to reflect on her other hobbies Meghan simply quoted David Rose (Schitt's Creek) and said “I plan on popping a pill, crying a bit, and falling asleep early. So, just a regular weeknight.” Proving her sense of humor is just as top-notch as her art skills.

You can find Meghan on Instagram at @megoflamb.


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.




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

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Thursday April 13th 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.

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IN PERSON: Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person: Every Thursday from 10-11:30am

(Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)

A weekly support group for those looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. 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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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 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.

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Friday April 14th 2023
Cooking Class: Salmon Tacos with Cabbage and Lime Slaw Time 11:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

This event has been rescheduled to

Friday, April 28 @ 11am Central via Zoom-

Click here to visit the new registration page >

Description:

Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make salmon tacos with cabbage and lime slaw. You can follow along and cook during class, or just observe as a lecture.

What You'll Need:

  • - Ingredients & Prep: If you’ll be cooking this dish along with the chef during class: Read through the Recipe Packet (PDF), purchase any ingredients you need, and complete the prep work before class begins.

About Chef Michael Solovey:

Chef Michael Solovey started cooking at a young age under the tutelage of his Mother, a refined, self-taught culinarian. He would later graduate magna cum laude from Le Cordon Bleu at Scottsdale Culinary Institute before moving to Shanghai, China in 2008. Over the course of five years working in the food and beverage industry in Asia, Chef Michael played various roles in opening 24 food and beverage establishments including his very own Eastern European inspired restaurant, Bloc.

In the past seven years, Michael has served as Resident Chef for Sur La Table and Chef/Cooking School Director for The Boelter Companies in Glendale, Wisconsin. He is now the owner of Sage Harvest Cooking School. He has taught over 1,800 classes to over 10,000 students. His pedagogy implements approachable science to help his students understand why different cooking techniques render a variety of results in the kitchen; all for the sake of developing students' culinary instinct. Although Chef Michael personally writes and curates all of the recipes used in his classes, his approach is decidedly anti-recipe as his aim is to empower everyone from the novice foodie to the seasoned industry professional to take confident control of their diet, health, and wellness by cooking amazing food.





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

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Monday April 17th 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 April 18th 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
Drop-in OPEN ART STUDIO Time 1:00 PM Location Gilda's Club Madison (7907 UW Health Ct., Middleton, WI) Art Room

Bring some of your own materials and/or choose from our large variety of art supplies.

Make art alongside others in a relaxing, inspiring space.

Registration is appreciated, but not required. Drop in at your convenience! Hope to see you there!


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 Night Dinner & Groups Time 5:30 PM Location Gilda's Club Clubhouse (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton WI)

Family Night

Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7PM

A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.

If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.

Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.

During this time we offer groups for kids and teens of all ages to connect with other kids/teens who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.

We provide a space for their supporting adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.

If you, your kids or teens, are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
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 April 19th 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.

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Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation Time 3:30 PM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation

Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:45 pm through May 31st

Yoga practice is your time to replenish yourself, relax your nervous system, and heal.  No experience is needed. 

Kate Eberhard has practiced yoga for many years and received her CYT 500. She has taught “old school yoga” with older adults, and worked with  people with Parkinson’s. Her classes offer stretching, movement, and deep  breathing, which all help create a sense of peace, calm and serenity. Kate recently transplanted to Wisconsin from Colorado. She is married to David, a grandmother to 2 boys, and enjoys gardening, reading, cooking  and the outdoors.

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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.

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Thursday April 20th 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: Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person: Every Thursday from 10-11:30am

(Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)

A weekly support group for those looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. 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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Cooking Class: Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Tzatziki Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Thursday, April 20 @ 6pm Central via Zoom

Description:

Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make sheet pan chicken pitas with tzatzki. You can follow along and cook during class, or just observe as a lecture.

What You'll Need:

  • - Ingredients & Prep: If you’ll be cooking this dish along with the chef during class: Read through the Recipe Packet (PDF), purchase any ingredients you need, and complete the prep work before class begins.

About Chef Michael Solovey:

Chef Michael Solovey started cooking at a young age under the tutelage of his Mother, a refined, self-taught culinarian. He would later graduate magna cum laude from Le Cordon Bleu at Scottsdale Culinary Institute before moving to Shanghai, China in 2008. Over the course of five years working in the food and beverage industry in Asia, Chef Michael played various roles in opening 24 food and beverage establishments including his very own Eastern European inspired restaurant, Bloc.

In the past seven years, Michael has served as Resident Chef for Sur La Table and Chef/Cooking School Director for The Boelter Companies in Glendale, Wisconsin. He is now the owner of Sage Harvest Cooking School. He has taught over 1,800 classes to over 10,000 students. His pedagogy implements approachable science to help his students understand why different cooking techniques render a variety of results in the kitchen; all for the sake of developing students' culinary instinct. Although Chef Michael personally writes and curates all of the recipes used in his classes, his approach is decidedly anti-recipe as his aim is to empower everyone from the novice foodie to the seasoned industry professional to take confident control of their diet, health, and wellness by cooking amazing food.





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

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Monday April 24th 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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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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Tuesday April 25th 2023
Art Workshop: Resin Jewelry (Part 1 & 2) Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda's Club Art Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Tues, April 25th & Tues May 2nd

@ 10am-12pm

In Person at Gilda's Club Madison

7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562

Description:

Join fellow Gilda's Club members in this TWO PART art workshop to design and make resin jewelry. The first week we will design our pieces and the second week we will use tools to make one-of-a-kind resin jewelry. Please only register if you can attend both sessions of this workshop!

All art supplies will be provided!

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.




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

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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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Drop-in OPEN ART STUDIO Time 1:00 PM Location Gilda's Club Madison (7907 UW Health Ct., Middleton, WI) Art Room

Bring some of your own materials and/or choose from our large variety of art supplies.

Make art alongside others in a relaxing, inspiring space.

Registration is appreciated, but not required. Drop in at your convenience! Hope to see you there!


About Linn-Miller:

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

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



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Family Night Dinner & Groups Time 5:30 PM Location Gilda's Club Clubhouse (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton WI)

Family Night

Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7PM

A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.

If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.

Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.

During this time we offer groups for kids and teens of all ages to connect with other kids/teens who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.

We provide a space for their supporting adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.

If you, your kids or teens, are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
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
Kid + Teen Movie Night (PUBLIC) Time 6:00 PM Bring a friend, cozy blanket, pillow and stuffed animal. PJs are encouraged! 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


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Wednesday April 26th 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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Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation Time 3:30 PM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation

Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:45 pm through May 31st

Yoga practice is your time to replenish yourself, relax your nervous system, and heal.  No experience is needed. 

Kate Eberhard has practiced yoga for many years and received her CYT 500. She has taught “old school yoga” with older adults, and worked with  people with Parkinson’s. Her classes offer stretching, movement, and deep  breathing, which all help create a sense of peace, calm and serenity. Kate recently transplanted to Wisconsin from Colorado. She is married to David, a grandmother to 2 boys, and enjoys gardening, reading, cooking  and the outdoors.

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How to Talk to Kids about Cancer (PUBLIC) Time 6:00 PM Location ZOOM

Talking to kids about a cancer diagnosis can be hard. At the same time, research shows that open, age-appropriate conversations with kids about their parent’s illness helps to decrease their worry, stress, and anxiety and promotes their social-emotional wellbeing. Kelsey Mora, LCPC, CCLS from Pickles Group is an expert in supporting families through illness.

Well-suited for parents, caregivers, friends, family, mental health, healthcare, school professionals; anyone who wants to take away practical, evidence-based ways to talk to kids about cancer.

Questions? Email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org



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

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Everyday Adventures: A Night for Young Adults at the Planetarium (Waukesha) (PUBLIC) Time 7:15 PM Location Retzer Nature Center (S14 W28167 Madison Street, Waukesha, WI 53188)

Wednesday, April 26th
@ 7:15pm-8:30pm

Retzer Nature Center

S14 W28167 Madison Street, Waukesha, WI 53188

Join us for an evening at the planetarium, featuring a relaxing sunset meditation, an evening hike to enjoy the night sky (weather permitting), and opportunities to connect with your young adult cancer peers. All abilities welcome!

Who:

  • This event is for young adults (ages 18-45) that have been diagnosed with cancer before age 40—any stage, any cancer, anywhere in your cancer experience.
  • Bring a guest with you (age 18+) — Please complete separate registrations

Spots are limited and registration is required. Register by April 25.

Questions? Email Marc@gildasclubmadison.org


Presented in collaboration with Gilda's Club Madison and True North Treks.


****To attend this event, please assure you are free of any symptoms of viral or bacterial illness. COVID precautions will be taken - Please review the expectations:

  • If a participant has any COVID symptoms or pending test result, they cannot attend.
  • If a participant tests positive for COVID, they cannot attend the event unless they are 10 days from their positive test.
  • Social distance as much as possible.
  • Masks are required at all times while indoors.
  • It is recommended participants be fully COVID vaccinated    
Info & Registration
Thursday April 27th 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.

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

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

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

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

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

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IN PERSON: Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person: Every Thursday from 10-11:30am

(Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)

A weekly support group for those looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. 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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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
Friday April 28th 2023
Cooking Class: Salmon Tacos with Cabbage and Lime Slaw Time 11:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Friday, April 28 @ 11am Central via Zoom

Description:

Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make salmon tacos with cabbage and lime slaw. You can follow along and cook during class, or just observe as a lecture.

What You'll Need:

  • - Ingredients & Prep: If you’ll be cooking this dish along with the chef during class: Read through the Recipe Packet (PDF), purchase any ingredients you need, and complete the prep work before class begins.

About Chef Michael Solovey:

Chef Michael Solovey started cooking at a young age under the tutelage of his Mother, a refined, self-taught culinarian. He would later graduate magna cum laude from Le Cordon Bleu at Scottsdale Culinary Institute before moving to Shanghai, China in 2008. Over the course of five years working in the food and beverage industry in Asia, Chef Michael played various roles in opening 24 food and beverage establishments including his very own Eastern European inspired restaurant, Bloc.

In the past seven years, Michael has served as Resident Chef for Sur La Table and Chef/Cooking School Director for The Boelter Companies in Glendale, Wisconsin. He is now the owner of Sage Harvest Cooking School. He has taught over 1,800 classes to over 10,000 students. His pedagogy implements approachable science to help his students understand why different cooking techniques render a variety of results in the kitchen; all for the sake of developing students' culinary instinct. Although Chef Michael personally writes and curates all of the recipes used in his classes, his approach is decidedly anti-recipe as his aim is to empower everyone from the novice foodie to the seasoned industry professional to take confident control of their diet, health, and wellness by cooking amazing food.





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

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Memoir Writing: Part 3 Time 12:30 PM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Fri, April 28 @ 12:30pm-2pm

In-Person at Gilda's Club Madison

Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

"How can I improve my memoir?" Lots of writers have this question, and we will explore strategies that will help you develop your own set of answers. We will learn three strategies in each of the three workshops. Our goal is to find strategies that you can apply to the writing that you are doing in programs at Gilda's Club (like Write to Heal) or on your own.

Workshop # 2 (this workshop), will focus on using background information, how to write dialogue, and using the telescope method.

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 Facilitators:

Catherine Stover is an award-wining writer and teacher at Madison College who specializes in nonfiction creative writing. She is the author of the book Three Ways to Write Memoir: How to Write Family History, Or Tell Stories, Or Explore Ideas. She is also the author of a blog about books, which is at www.catherinestover.com



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
Monday May 1st 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
IN PERSON - New Member Meeting Time 2:00 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

Info & Registration
Tuesday May 2nd 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
Drop-in OPEN ART STUDIO Time 1:00 PM Location Gilda's Club Madison (7907 UW Health Ct., Middleton, WI) Art Room

Bring some of your own materials and/or choose from our large variety of art supplies.

Make art alongside others in a relaxing, inspiring space.

Registration is appreciated, but not required. Drop in at your convenience! Hope to see you there!


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 Night Dinner & Groups Time 5:30 PM Location Gilda's Club Clubhouse (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton WI)

Family Night

Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7PM

A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.

If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.

Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.

During this time we offer groups for kids and teens of all ages to connect with other kids/teens who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.

We provide a space for their supporting adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.

If you, your kids or teens, are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
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 May 3rd 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
Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation Time 3:03 PM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation

Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:45 pm through May 31st

Yoga practice is your time to replenish yourself, relax your nervous system, and heal.  No experience is needed. 

Kate Eberhard has practiced yoga for many years and received her CYT 500. She has taught “old school yoga” with older adults, and worked with  people with Parkinson’s. Her classes offer stretching, movement, and deep  breathing, which all help create a sense of peace, calm and serenity. Kate recently transplanted to Wisconsin from Colorado. She is married to David, a grandmother to 2 boys, and enjoys gardening, reading, cooking  and the outdoors.

Info & Registration
Thursday May 4th 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
IN PERSON: Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person: Every Thursday from 10-11:30am

(Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)

A weekly support group for those looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. 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
Advance Care Planning (PUBLIC) Time 3:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Monthly on 1st Thursdays @ 3-4pm CT via Zoom

THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS!

Make you own health care decisions. Advance care planning is one of the best gifts you can give to yourself and to your loved ones. It takes courage to plan ahead and think about a time in the future when you may not be able to make healthcare decisions for yourself or you are not able to communicate your preferences. By planning ahead, you can find comfort that your current and future care preferences are in writing and will guide your loved ones so they will not have the burden of guessing what you would want during if you could not speak for yourself about medical decisions. Learn more about how you can make your own health care decisions through written and verbal communication with your medical team and family.


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

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Breast Cancer Support Time 6:00 PM Location Zoom

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

   

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


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 May 8th 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
Virtual - New Member Meeting Time 4:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Are you looking to get started with Gilda's Club?

Join us for a group ZOOM New Member Meeting.

This meeting will discuss the resources Gilda's Club has to offer and get you started as a Gilda's Club member.

*If you do not wish to meet in a group setting, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org to schedule an individual New Member Meeting.

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




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

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

Meets Monthly on the 2nd Monday @ 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
Tuesday May 9th 2023
Art Workshop: Paper Mache (Part 1 & 2) Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda's Club Art Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Tues, May 9th & Tues May 16th

@ 10am-12pm

In Person at Gilda's Club Madison

7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562

Description:

Join fellow Gilda's Club members in this TWO PART art workshop to explore the art of paper mache. The first week we will design and build our paper mache sculpture and the second week we will paint and/or embellish it. Please only register if you can attend both sessions of this workshop!

All art supplies will be provided!

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.




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

Info & Registration
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
Drop-in OPEN ART STUDIO Time 1:00 PM Location Gilda's Club Madison (7907 UW Health Ct., Middleton, WI) Art Room

Bring some of your own materials and/or choose from our large variety of art supplies.

Make art alongside others in a relaxing, inspiring space.

Registration is appreciated, but not required. Drop in at your convenience! Hope to see you there!


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 Night Dinner & Groups Time 5:30 PM Location Gilda's Club Clubhouse (7907 UW Health Court, Middleton WI)

Family Night

Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7PM

A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.

If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.

Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.

During this time we offer groups for kids and teens of all ages to connect with other kids/teens who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.

We provide a space for their supporting adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.

If you, your kids or teens, are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875

On-line Registration is not currently active for this event. Info & Registration
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 May 10th 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
Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation Time 3:30 PM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation

Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:45 pm through May 31st

Yoga practice is your time to replenish yourself, relax your nervous system, and heal.  No experience is needed. 

Kate Eberhard has practiced yoga for many years and received her CYT 500. She has taught “old school yoga” with older adults, and worked with  people with Parkinson’s. Her classes offer stretching, movement, and deep  breathing, which all help create a sense of peace, calm and serenity. Kate recently transplanted to Wisconsin from Colorado. She is married to David, a grandmother to 2 boys, and enjoys gardening, reading, cooking  and the outdoors.

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

Wednesday, May 10th @ 7-8:30pm CT via Zoom

Description:

In this class, we will explore and create watercolor flowers. We will learn how to draw and paint as we layer in the watercolor paints, practicing various techniques as we go.

Suggested materials are below.

Questions? Please contact Marc at marc@gildasclubmadison.org  

Materials You'll Need:

You'll need a basic set of watercolor paints, at least one paint brush, and watercolor paper. Below are some suggestions we found on Amazon, but you can find similar items at many local and online stores (art supply stores or even Walgreens, Target, etc).

About Mallory Shotwell:

Mallory Shotwell is also an interdisciplinary artist and curator. In her artistic and curatorial work, she considers care and caregiving in their practices, as they create spaces to hold space for various experiences and emotions. Her immersive installation-based work utilizes audio , photography, and video projection and mindfully considers sensorial engagement, creating room-like environments within the exhibition to mindfully consider and harness the concept of both physical rest and visual rest, and inviting points of engagement and participation.

Mallory Shotwell is the founder and director of Cultivate, an arts organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.



Zoom access is provided by our Technology Sponsor UW Carbone Cancer Center.



Info & Registration
Thursday May 11th 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
IN PERSON: Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person: Every Thursday from 10-11:30am

(Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)

A weekly support group for those looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. 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
Saturday May 13th 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.

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Everyday Adventures: Spring Wildflower Hike And Mindful Photography for Young Adults (PUBLIC) Time 10:30 AM Location Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Peak Unit (W329 N846 County C, Delafield, WI 53018)

Saturday, May 13th @ 10:30am-1pm

Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Peak Unit

W329 N846 County C
Delafield, Wisconsin, 53018

Join us for a day celebrating Spring! We'll enjoy a wildflower hike, opportunities to mindfully connect with nature through photography (bring your phone!), and a chance to connect with your fellow young adult cancer peers. Plus a delicious lunch will be provided! Specific location information and event details will be emailed to registrants.

Who:

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

Spots are limited and registration is required. Register by May 10.

Questions? Email Marc@gildasclubmadison.org


Presented in collaboration with Gilda's Club Madison and True North Treks.


****To attend this event, please assure you are free of any symptoms of viral or bacterial illness. COVID precautions will be taken - Please review the expectations:

  • If a participant has any COVID symptoms or pending test result, they cannot attend.
  • If a participant tests positive for COVID, they cannot attend the event unless they are 10 days from their positive test.
  • Social distance as much as possible.
  • Masks are required at all times while indoors, and within 6 feet of others outdoors.
  • It is recommended participants be fully COVID vaccinated    
Info & Registration
Monday May 15th 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 May 16th 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
Drop-in OPEN ART STUDIO Time 1:00 PM Location Gilda's Club Madison (7907 UW Health Ct., Middleton, WI) Art Room

Bring some of your own materials and/or choose from our large variety of art supplies.

Make art alongside others in a relaxing, inspiring space.

Registration is appreciated, but not required. Drop in at your convenience! Hope to see you there!


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 May 17th 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
Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation Time 3:30 PM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation

Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:45 pm through May 31st

Yoga practice is your time to replenish yourself, relax your nervous system, and heal.  No experience is needed. 

Kate Eberhard has practiced yoga for many years and received her CYT 500. She has taught “old school yoga” with older adults, and worked with  people with Parkinson’s. Her classes offer stretching, movement, and deep  breathing, which all help create a sense of peace, calm and serenity. Kate recently transplanted to Wisconsin from Colorado. She is married to David, a grandmother to 2 boys, and enjoys gardening, reading, cooking  and the outdoors.

Info & Registration
Cooking Class: Red Beans & Rice and “Dirty Rice” Time 6:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Wednesday, May 17 @ 6pm Central via Zoom

Description:

Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make red beans & rice and "dirty rice." You can follow along and cook during class, or just observe as a lecture.

What You'll Need:

  • - Ingredients & Prep: If you’ll be cooking this dish along with the chef during class: Read through the Recipe Packet (PDF), purchase any ingredients you need, and complete the prep work before class begins.

About Chef Michael Solovey:

Chef Michael Solovey started cooking at a young age under the tutelage of his Mother, a refined, self-taught culinarian. He would later graduate magna cum laude from Le Cordon Bleu at Scottsdale Culinary Institute before moving to Shanghai, China in 2008. Over the course of five years working in the food and beverage industry in Asia, Chef Michael played various roles in opening 24 food and beverage establishments including his very own Eastern European inspired restaurant, Bloc.

In the past seven years, Michael has served as Resident Chef for Sur La Table and Chef/Cooking School Director for The Boelter Companies in Glendale, Wisconsin. He is now the owner of Sage Harvest Cooking School. He has taught over 1,800 classes to over 10,000 students. His pedagogy implements approachable science to help his students understand why different cooking techniques render a variety of results in the kitchen; all for the sake of developing students' culinary instinct. Although Chef Michael personally writes and curates all of the recipes used in his classes, his approach is decidedly anti-recipe as his aim is to empower everyone from the novice foodie to the seasoned industry professional to take confident control of their diet, health, and wellness by cooking amazing food.



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

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 May 18th 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
IN PERSON: Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person: Every Thursday from 10-11:30am

(Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)

A weekly support group for those looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. 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
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.

Info & Registration
Friday May 19th 2023
Morning of Intention (Sound Bath, Art, Writing) (May) Time 9:00 AM Location Gilda's Club Community Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Friday, May 19 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. Together we will take part in a sound bath/meditation practice , expression through art, and a short writing activity.

We’ll provide a nourishing lunch at the end of our time together. Come wearing comfortable clothing; we will provide yoga mats to anyone or you may bring your own.

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).

Info & Registration
Monday May 22nd 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
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
Tuesday May 23rd 2023
Art Workshop: Glass Painting (Part 1 & 2) Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda's Club Art Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Tues, May 23rd & Tues May 30th

@ 10am-12pm

In Person at Gilda's Club Madison

7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562

Description:

Join fellow Gilda's Club members in this TWO PART art workshop to explore glass painting. We will experiment with painting on a variety of glass and/or ceramic vessels and surfaces to create one of a kind artworks. Please only register if you can attend both sessions of this workshop!

All art supplies will be provided!

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.




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

Info & Registration
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
Drop-in OPEN ART STUDIO Time 1:00 PM Location Gilda's Club Madison (7907 UW Health Ct., Middleton, WI) Art Room

Bring some of your own materials and/or choose from our large variety of art supplies.

Make art alongside others in a relaxing, inspiring space.

Registration is appreciated, but not required. Drop in at your convenience! Hope to see you there!


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
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 May 24th 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
Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation Time 3:30 PM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation

Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:45 pm through May 31st

Yoga practice is your time to replenish yourself, relax your nervous system, and heal.  No experience is needed. 

Kate Eberhard has practiced yoga for many years and received her CYT 500. She has taught “old school yoga” with older adults, and worked with  people with Parkinson’s. Her classes offer stretching, movement, and deep  breathing, which all help create a sense of peace, calm and serenity. Kate recently transplanted to Wisconsin from Colorado. She is married to David, a grandmother to 2 boys, and enjoys gardening, reading, cooking  and the outdoors.

Info & Registration
Recurrent & Metastatic Cancer Support Time 5:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

4th Wednesday of Each Month from 5-6:30PM via zoom

This recurrent & Metastatic Cancer Support Group provides mutual support and information for people with recurrent and metastatic cancer. The group is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional. Discussion is focused on current issues faced by people with recurrent and metastatic cancer.

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

Questions? Email elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org

   


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

Info & Registration
Thursday May 25th 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
IN PERSON: Family & Friends Time 10:00 AM Location Gilda’s Club - Emily Litella Room (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person: Every Thursday from 10-11:30am

(Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)

A weekly support group for those looking to connect with others who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. 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.

   
Info & Registration
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
Friday May 26th 2023
Everyday Adventures: Bike Meet-Up Time 9:00 AM Location Lakeside Street Coffee House (402 W Lakeside St, Madison, WI 53715)

Cancelled Due to Air Quality

Bike Meet Up at Lakeside Street Coffee House

Friday, June 30th from 9:00AM- 10:30AM

402 W Lakeside St, Madison, WI 53715

Looking to meet others in the Gilda's Community and explore Madison. Open to all adults who enjoy biking and time in nature. We'll meet at Lakeside Street Coffee House, then go out on the bike path. You are welcome to hang out after for coffee or visiting.

Bring your road, electric, or preferred bike; don't forget your helmet (helmet required to ride together). We will take our time and go about 6-8miles on flat surface. This is a social ride meaning we don't go too fast allowing riders to visit while riding.

Specific meet up information will be sent in the days prior to meeting.

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Cooking Class: All About Mushrooms Time 11:00 AM Location Virtual - assigned links

Friday, May 26 @ 11am Central via Zoom

Description:

Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us all about mushrooms, including how to make Southern Fried Maitake as well as Drop Biscuits with Mushroom Gravy. You can follow along and cook during class, or just observe as a lecture.

What You'll Need:

  • - Ingredients & Prep: If you’ll be cooking this dish along with the chef during class: Read through the Recipe Packet (PDF), purchase any ingredients you need, and complete the prep work before class begins.

About Chef Michael Solovey:

Chef Michael Solovey started cooking at a young age under the tutelage of his Mother, a refined, self-taught culinarian. He would later graduate magna cum laude from Le Cordon Bleu at Scottsdale Culinary Institute before moving to Shanghai, China in 2008. Over the course of five years working in the food and beverage industry in Asia, Chef Michael played various roles in opening 24 food and beverage establishments including his very own Eastern European inspired restaurant, Bloc.

In the past seven years, Michael has served as Resident Chef for Sur La Table and Chef/Cooking School Director for The Boelter Companies in Glendale, Wisconsin. He is now the owner of Sage Harvest Cooking School. He has taught over 1,800 classes to over 10,000 students. His pedagogy implements approachable science to help his students understand why different cooking techniques render a variety of results in the kitchen; all for the sake of developing students' culinary instinct. Although Chef Michael personally writes and curates all of the recipes used in his classes, his approach is decidedly anti-recipe as his aim is to empower everyone from the novice foodie to the seasoned industry professional to take confident control of their diet, health, and wellness by cooking amazing food.





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

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Tuesday May 30th 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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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.

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Tai Chi: Evenings Time 7:00 PM Location Virtual - assigned links

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom    

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

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

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

   

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





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

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Wednesday May 31st 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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Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation Time 3:30 PM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

In Person Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Relaxation

Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:45 pm through May 31st

Yoga practice is your time to replenish yourself, relax your nervous system, and heal.  No experience is needed. 

Kate Eberhard has practiced yoga for many years and received her CYT 500. She has taught “old school yoga” with older adults, and worked with  people with Parkinson’s. Her classes offer stretching, movement, and deep  breathing, which all help create a sense of peace, calm and serenity. Kate recently transplanted to Wisconsin from Colorado. She is married to David, a grandmother to 2 boys, and enjoys gardening, reading, cooking  and the outdoors.

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Spring Social (PUBLIC) Time 5:30 PM Location Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562)

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

@ 5:30-7:30pm

Gilda's Club Madison Backyard

Gilda's Club Madison Backyard, 7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562

You, your family and friends are invited to Gilda's Spring Social! Join us in the backyard for activities, art, games, snacks, character appearances from A Moment of Magic, and fun for all ages.

We've partnered with Bright Spot Network who is excited to give away free children's books about cancer and emotions to families with kids 12 and under, as well and some other fun swag.

Please register so you can join in on the fun!

Masks are required indoors for the safety of all guests.

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

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