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

*This group will still be held Jan. 1, 2026   

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

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

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

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

Tues, Jan 6 @ 10am-12pm

In Person at Gilda's Club Madison

7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562

Description:

Join fellow Gilda’s Club members for a workshop focused on action, dreams and goals. Create a vision board that helps you work towards your overall wellness. Choose from a variety of materials such as drawing, collage, words and/or images to create your board. Use this tangible piece to remind you of the goals you want to work towards for the new year.

Spaces are limited & registration is required.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

Please Note:

• Workshops are not designed to be step by step. We will be exploring a variety of techniques and materials to give you the opportunity to create a one-of-a kind project.
• Art materials are provided (unless otherwise noted)
• Please bring any supplies from home you’d like to incorporate into your artwork/s

About Linn-Miller:

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Weekly Family and Friends Support Group: 6-7:30pm

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. An optional dinner will be provided from 5:30-6pm.

If you are already a member and want to register for this weekly group, and can make the weekly commitment, please email elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875.

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

January Book Club

Wed., Jan. 7  10 - 11:30 am

Title: A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them

by Timothy Egan.

We have copies for checkout at the clubhouse, or pick up your own copy.

We'll have beverages, snacks, and lively discussion.

Description

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A Washington Post Notable Work of Nonfiction • An NPR Best Book of the Year • A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year • A Chicago Review of Books Best Book of the Year • A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year • A Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist

"With narrative elan, Egan gives us a riveting saga of how a predatory con man became one of the most powerful people in 1920s America, Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan, with a plan to rule the country—and how a grisly murder of a woman brought him down. Compelling and chillingly resonant with our own time." —Erik Larson, author of The Splendid and the Vile

“Riveting…Egan is a brilliant researcher and lucid writer.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune

A historical thriller by the Pulitzer and National Book Award-winning author that tells the riveting story of the Klan's rise to power in the 1920s, the cunning con man who drove that rise, and the woman who stopped them.

The Roaring Twenties—the Jazz Age—has been characterized as a time of Gatsby frivolity. But it was also the height of the uniquely American hate group, the Ku Klux Klan. Their domain was not the old Confederacy, but the Heartland and the West. They hated Blacks, Jews, Catholics and immigrants in equal measure, and took radical steps to keep these people from the American promise. And the man who set in motion their takeover of great swaths of America was a charismatic charlatan named D.C. Stephenson.

Stephenson was a magnetic presence whose life story changed with every telling. Within two years of his arrival in Indiana, he’d become the Grand Dragon of the state and the architect of the strategy that brought the group out of the shadows – their message endorsed from the pulpits of local churches, spread at family picnics and town celebrations. Judges, prosecutors, ministers, governors and senators across the country all proudly proclaimed their membership. But at the peak of his influence, it was a seemingly powerless woman – Madge Oberholtzer – who would reveal his secret cruelties, and whose deathbed testimony finally brought the Klan to their knees.

A FEVER IN THE HEARTLAND marries a propulsive drama to a powerful and page-turning reckoning with one of the darkest threads in American history.

In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am

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

This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. This is a support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with also who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. After registering for the day/s you'd like to attend, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.

If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.

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

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

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

This networking group is for young adults (ages 18-45) in Wisconsin that have been diagnosed with cancer before age 40—any stage, any cancer, anywhere in your experience. This group gives young adults the opportunity to meet others similar to themselves, and like all of our support groups is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional.

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

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

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

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

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

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

What You'll Need:

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

About the Facilitator:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mondays , until 3/30 @ 6:30-7:30pm

via Zoom

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

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

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

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

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

Tues, Jan 13 @ 10am-12pm

In Person at Gilda's Club Madison

7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562

Description:

Come join fellow Gilda's Club members for an art workshop focused on coping skills. Embellish a box of your choice with a variety of art materials. What tangible items will you put in your box to help you cope when you are struggling?

Theme: Coping skills and Wellness

Spaces are limited & registration is required.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

Please Note:

• Workshops are not designed to be step by step. We will be exploring a variety of techniques and materials to give you the opportunity to create a one-of-a kind project.
• Art materials are provided (unless otherwise noted)
• Please bring any supplies from home you’d like to incorporate into your artwork/s

About Linn-Miller:

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

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

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.

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

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, register on this event page. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

Questions? Email elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org

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.

2nd Wednesday of Each Month 5:30-7pm

VIA ZOOM

A virtual monthly group for all those who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, nonbinary, genderqueer, +) and have a cancer diagnosis.

Connect with others in our safe and supportive space.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

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

In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am

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

This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. This is a support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with also who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. After registering for the day/s you'd like to attend, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.

If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.

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

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

3rd Thursday of the Month, 11am - 12:30pm

Jan 15, Feb 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18

In-Person at UW Cancer Center Johnson Creek (250 Doctors Ct, Johnson Creek, WI 53038)

Gilda's Club in-person support is going on the road. We’re partnering with UW Health to provide this group for adults who currently have a cancer diagnosis (any type, any stage, anywhere in your experience). This group will meet simultaneously in 3 locations, with each connected via video conference.

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

Mondays, 9-9:45am via Zoom

Set your best intentions.  Release tension.

Qigong (Chi-Gung) helps you cultivate your ‘healer within’, improves your balance and strengthens your immune system with flowing movements and breathwork that connect you to the healing energy of our natural world. Start your week by releasing stagnant energy, finding your flow and nurturing your life’s vitality.

For all ability levels. May be performed standing or sitting. Have your mat handy.

Instructor: Sandy Salvo, is a certified Qigong Instructor through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She enjoys helping people find joy in movement and connection with their innate healing powers.

Grupo mensual de apoyo del cáncer (cualquier diagnóstico del cáncer). Este grupo ofrece una oportunidad para participantes adultos de compartir virtualmente y crear comunidad. Aunque mucha gente recibe apoyo de sus amigos/as y familiares, también puede ser beneficioso recibir apoyo de otras personas que están viviendo experiencias similares. Este grupo se reúne por Zoom. La participación es completamente gratuita, pero debe registrarse previamente.

Preguntas? program@gildasclubmadison.org

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

Instructor: Karen Ducharme starting Jan. 20

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.

Jan. 13- Chair Yoga with Kirsten

Jan. 20 - Karen Ducharme RETURNS

Registration 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.

Meets Monthly on the 3rd Tues from NOON to 1pm
Via Zoom

 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Every 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.

Come in out of the cold for a warm evening of chili & bingo! We will have an assortment of chili to fill your belly as you take part in a few fun, friendly games of bingo. All ages welcome!

Come anytime between 5:30 and 7:30pm for a bowl.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

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.

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.

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

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

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

Questions? Email: program@gildasclubmadison.org.

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

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

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

Radical Remission: A 5-Week Virtual Workshop Series

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

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

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

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

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

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

Encouraging Findings from Harvard!

A groundbreaking study conducted by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that participants in the Radical Remission Workshop experienced significant improvements in quality of life—benefits that lasted for at least six months after completing the program.

Click here to read the full study 

Meet the Facilitator: Manisha Bhargava, NBC-HWC 

Manisha Bhargava is a National Board Certified and Mayo Clinic Certified Health & Wellness Coach with a deep commitment to whole-person healing. She is also a Radical Remission Certified Cancer Coach and a 500-hour Experienced Yoga Teacher and Mentor Trainer.

Her work came full circle when she supported her own family through a health crisis—an experience that led her to pursue Radical Remission certification and deepened her dedication to compassionate, holistic care across all stages of health.

As a Certified Radical Remission Coach and Workshop Instructor, Manisha is trained to guide individuals in applying the 10 healing factors identified in Dr. Kelly A. Turner’s research on unexpected cancer remissions.

She is the founder of Wellness108 LLC, where she offers integrative coaching that weaves together science, compassion, and lived experience. Her private practice focuses on chronic disease prevention and management by blending evidence-based coaching methods with mind-body practices to help clients create meaningful, sustainable lifestyle changes.

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.

This virtual support group takes place on the 4th Monday of the month and is supportive space to connect with parents and caregivers of a child or teen, under the age of 18, in treatment for cancer or has completed treatment for cancer. The group is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional.

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

Questions? Email elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org

Registration is required--please email elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call Elizabeth at 608-828-8875 to sign up. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

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

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

Instructor: Karen Ducharme starting Jan. 20

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.

Jan. 13- Chair Yoga with Kirsten

Jan. 20 - Karen Ducharme RETURNS

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

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

Family Night

Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7:30PM

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 to connect with other kids who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.

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

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

Kid Support™ is a free peer support group for children who are affected by cancer; for both children who know someone with cancer and children who themselves have cancer. This 10 week program uses a combination of education, art, expressive games, and team-building to help children feel safe to ask questions, express difficult feelings, and share common experiences.

If you are already a member and want to register a child for this group, and the child can make the weekly commitment, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-28-8875 to talk through when the next series will start and complete youth registration. If you are not yet a member, please first sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

4th Wednesday of Each Month

In-Person at Gilda's Club in the Community Room
(7907 UW Health Ct, Middleton, WI 53562)

Join us for an in person, Gilda's Club brunch. Open to any man who has been given a cancer diagnosis. Come to enjoy food and community with others. There is no agenda for this gathering, other than meeting others.

Wednesdays @1:00-2:30pm

In Person at Gilda's Club

Knitting can decrease stress, increase self-esteem, and improve focus and memory. It is not about performance or perfection. Gilda's Knit Karma Club serves as a welcome opportunity to experience the health benefits of knitting while finding friendship along the way.

All fiber artists are welcome!  Crochet, embroidery, slow stitching, you name it!

Snag a beverage, perhaps a snack and join us.

Bring your own project, or we have yarn, needles and ideas.  All skill levels are welcome.

From our instructor Shari Porte "I began knitting in my 30's. Over the years, I have knitted many sweaters that are a bit oversized, scarves that are a tad too long, and gloves that are fingerless. I am an above average knitter but not a master knitter. Present day, I like to keep it simpler and knit straightforward scarves while I stream. I am looking forward to meeting up with other knitters, marveling at their choices of color and texture, and helping to rescue a dropped stitch or two :-)"

Monthly on the 4th Wednesday

@ 6-7:30 PM via Zoom

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

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

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

In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am

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

This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. This is a support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with also who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. After registering for the day/s you'd like to attend, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.

If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.

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

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

Thurs, Jan 29 @ 6pm Central

via Zoom

Description:

Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make a versatile, healthy dish worthy of breakfast, lunch or dinner. He'll include many options for customizing this to your taste. You can follow along and cook during class, or just observe as a lecture.

• Download Recipe Packet (PDF)

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 2,500 classes to over 16,000 students since 2012. 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.

Saturday, January 31 @ 12-1:30pm

Hybrid: In-Person at Gilda's Club (7907 UW Health Ct, Middleton, WI) OR Via Zoom

Recovery is an ongoing process—long after treatment ends, your body continues to shift and adjust. This interactive workshop offers an approachable look at how surgical scars, radiation and lymph node removal can influence lymphatic flow throughout the body, affecting fluid balance, movement, and comfort. You’ll learn practical ways to care for scar tissue, recognize early signs of lymphedema, and explore how specialized therapies like Manual Lymphatic Drainage and scar tissue work can support long-term recovery and function. Leave with a deeper understanding of your body’s healing process and simple, empowering tools to promote lasting well-being and ease in your own skin.

Mondays , until 3/30 @ 6:30-7:30pm

via Zoom

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

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

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

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

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

Family Night

Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7:30PM

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 to connect with other kids who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.

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

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

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom    

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

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

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.

Paint Night

Wed. Feb. 4th from 6 - 7:30 pm

Join us for a fun and relaxing Paint Night at Gilda's Club! Under the guidance of an instructor, you'll create your own Tropical Escape painting in a supportive environment. This event is perfect for members of all skill levels, from beginning to seasoned.

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

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

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

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

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

*This group will still be held Jan. 1, 2026   

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

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mondays , until 3/30 @ 6:30-7:30pm

via Zoom

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

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

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

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

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

Family Night

Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7:30PM

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 to connect with other kids who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.

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

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

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom    

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

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

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.

2nd Wednesday of Each Month 5:30-7pm

VIA ZOOM

A virtual monthly group for all those who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, nonbinary, genderqueer, +) and have a cancer diagnosis.

Connect with others in our safe and supportive space.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

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

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

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

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

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

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

This networking group is for young adults (ages 18-45) in Wisconsin that have been diagnosed with cancer before age 40—any stage, any cancer, anywhere in your experience. This group gives young adults the opportunity to meet others similar to themselves, and like all of our support groups is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional.

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

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

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

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

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

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

What You'll Need:

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

About the Facilitator:

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

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

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

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

Questions? Email elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org

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

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

Instructor: Karen Ducharme starting Jan. 20

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.

Jan. 13- Chair Yoga with Kirsten

Jan. 20 - Karen Ducharme RETURNS

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

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

Family Night

Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7:30PM

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 to connect with other kids who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.

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

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

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom    

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

Wednesdays @1:00-2:30pm

In Person at Gilda's Club

Knitting can decrease stress, increase self-esteem, and improve focus and memory. It is not about performance or perfection. Gilda's Knit Karma Club serves as a welcome opportunity to experience the health benefits of knitting while finding friendship along the way.

All fiber artists are welcome!  Crochet, embroidery, slow stitching, you name it!

Snag a beverage, perhaps a snack and join us.

Bring your own project, or we have yarn, needles and ideas.  All skill levels are welcome.

From our instructor Shari Porte "I began knitting in my 30's. Over the years, I have knitted many sweaters that are a bit oversized, scarves that are a tad too long, and gloves that are fingerless. I am an above average knitter but not a master knitter. Present day, I like to keep it simpler and knit straightforward scarves while I stream. I am looking forward to meeting up with other knitters, marveling at their choices of color and texture, and helping to rescue a dropped stitch or two :-)"

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

Support group for anyone who has received a prostate cancer diagnosis. Open to anyone at any stage.    

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

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

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

Special Speaker - February 16

Dr. Javier Santiago, UW Urology

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.

3rd Thursday of the Month, 11am - 12:30pm

Jan 15, Feb 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18

In-Person at UW Health Beaver Dam Specialty Clinic (705 S University Ave Suite 500, Beaver Dam, WI 53916)

Gilda's Club in-person support is going on the road. We’re partnering with UW Health to provide this group support for adults who currently have a cancer diagnosis (any type, any stage, anywhere in your experience). This group will meet simultaneously in 3 locations, with each connected via video conference.

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

3rd Thursday of the Month, 11am - 12:30pm

Jan 15, Feb 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18

In-Person at UW Specialty Clinic at Mile Bluff (1040 Division St, Mauston, WI 53948)

Gilda's Club in-person support is going on the road. We’re partnering with UW Health to provide this group for adults who currently have a cancer diagnosis (any type, any stage, anywhere in your experience). This group will meet simultaneously in 3 locations, with each connected via video conference.

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

Mondays, 9-9:45am via Zoom

Set your best intentions.  Release tension.

Qigong (Chi-Gung) helps you cultivate your ‘healer within’, improves your balance and strengthens your immune system with flowing movements and breathwork that connect you to the healing energy of our natural world. Start your week by releasing stagnant energy, finding your flow and nurturing your life’s vitality.

For all ability levels. May be performed standing or sitting. Have your mat handy.

Instructor: Sandy Salvo, is a certified Qigong Instructor through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She enjoys helping people find joy in movement and connection with their innate healing powers.

This virtual support group takes place on the 4th Monday of the month and is supportive space to connect with parents and caregivers of a child or teen, under the age of 18, in treatment for cancer or has completed treatment for cancer. The group is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional.

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

Questions? Email elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org

Registration is required--please email elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call Elizabeth at 608-828-8875 to sign up. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

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

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

Instructor: Karen Ducharme starting Jan. 20

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.

Jan. 13- Chair Yoga with Kirsten

Jan. 20 - Karen Ducharme RETURNS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4th Wednesday of Each Month

In-Person at Gilda's Club in the Community Room
(7907 UW Health Ct, Middleton, WI 53562)

Join us for an in person, Gilda's Club brunch. Open to any man who has been given a cancer diagnosis. Come to enjoy food and community with others. There is no agenda for this gathering, other than meeting others.

Wednesdays @1:00-2:30pm

In Person at Gilda's Club

Knitting can decrease stress, increase self-esteem, and improve focus and memory. It is not about performance or perfection. Gilda's Knit Karma Club serves as a welcome opportunity to experience the health benefits of knitting while finding friendship along the way.

All fiber artists are welcome!  Crochet, embroidery, slow stitching, you name it!

Snag a beverage, perhaps a snack and join us.

Bring your own project, or we have yarn, needles and ideas.  All skill levels are welcome.

From our instructor Shari Porte "I began knitting in my 30's. Over the years, I have knitted many sweaters that are a bit oversized, scarves that are a tad too long, and gloves that are fingerless. I am an above average knitter but not a master knitter. Present day, I like to keep it simpler and knit straightforward scarves while I stream. I am looking forward to meeting up with other knitters, marveling at their choices of color and texture, and helping to rescue a dropped stitch or two :-)"

Monthly on the 4th Wednesday

@ 6-7:30 PM via Zoom

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

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

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

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

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

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Friday, February 27 @ 12-1pm

UW Arboretum Visitor Center

2880 Longenecker Dr, Madison WI

Seasonal Observations Naturalist Guided Hike

Meet us at the UW Arboretum visitor center for an educational field trip. 

A UW Arboretum naturalist will guide us on a seasonal hike in the Arboretum and we will see and experience the seasonal highlights all around us!

We will meet at noon in front of the visitor center for a 1 hour walk. There is a bathroom inside the visitor center. Parking is available in the visitor center lot.

The tour will happen on snowy trails that are both paved and natural (grass/prairie). Be sure to bring water and any other walking supports (shoes/boots/hiking poles). Please dress for cold and snowy weather (hat, gloves, scarf, winter coat, snow pants etc).

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

Questions? Contact Elizabeth at elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or 608-828-8875

Mondays , until 3/30 @ 6:30-7:30pm

via Zoom

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

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

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

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

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

Family Night

Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7:30PM

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 to connect with other kids who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.

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

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

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom    

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

Wednesdays @1:00-2:30pm

In Person at Gilda's Club

Knitting can decrease stress, increase self-esteem, and improve focus and memory. It is not about performance or perfection. Gilda's Knit Karma Club serves as a welcome opportunity to experience the health benefits of knitting while finding friendship along the way.

All fiber artists are welcome!  Crochet, embroidery, slow stitching, you name it!

Snag a beverage, perhaps a snack and join us.

Bring your own project, or we have yarn, needles and ideas.  All skill levels are welcome.

From our instructor Shari Porte "I began knitting in my 30's. Over the years, I have knitted many sweaters that are a bit oversized, scarves that are a tad too long, and gloves that are fingerless. I am an above average knitter but not a master knitter. Present day, I like to keep it simpler and knit straightforward scarves while I stream. I am looking forward to meeting up with other knitters, marveling at their choices of color and texture, and helping to rescue a dropped stitch or two :-)"

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

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

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

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

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

*This group will still be held Jan. 1, 2026   

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

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

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

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

Mondays, 9-9:45am via Zoom

Set your best intentions.  Release tension.

Qigong (Chi-Gung) helps you cultivate your ‘healer within’, improves your balance and strengthens your immune system with flowing movements and breathwork that connect you to the healing energy of our natural world. Start your week by releasing stagnant energy, finding your flow and nurturing your life’s vitality.

For all ability levels. May be performed standing or sitting. Have your mat handy.

Instructor: Sandy Salvo, is a certified Qigong Instructor through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She enjoys helping people find joy in movement and connection with their innate healing powers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Instructor: Karen Ducharme starting Jan. 20

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.

Jan. 13- Chair Yoga with Kirsten

Jan. 20 - Karen Ducharme RETURNS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, register on this event page. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

Questions? Email elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org

Wednesdays @1:00-2:30pm

In Person at Gilda's Club

Knitting can decrease stress, increase self-esteem, and improve focus and memory. It is not about performance or perfection. Gilda's Knit Karma Club serves as a welcome opportunity to experience the health benefits of knitting while finding friendship along the way.

All fiber artists are welcome!  Crochet, embroidery, slow stitching, you name it!

Snag a beverage, perhaps a snack and join us.

Bring your own project, or we have yarn, needles and ideas.  All skill levels are welcome.

From our instructor Shari Porte "I began knitting in my 30's. Over the years, I have knitted many sweaters that are a bit oversized, scarves that are a tad too long, and gloves that are fingerless. I am an above average knitter but not a master knitter. Present day, I like to keep it simpler and knit straightforward scarves while I stream. I am looking forward to meeting up with other knitters, marveling at their choices of color and texture, and helping to rescue a dropped stitch or two :-)"

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

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

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

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

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

This networking group is for young adults (ages 18-45) in Wisconsin that have been diagnosed with cancer before age 40—any stage, any cancer, anywhere in your experience. This group gives young adults the opportunity to meet others similar to themselves, and like all of our support groups is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional.

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

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

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

Mondays, 9-9:45am via Zoom

Set your best intentions.  Release tension.

Qigong (Chi-Gung) helps you cultivate your ‘healer within’, improves your balance and strengthens your immune system with flowing movements and breathwork that connect you to the healing energy of our natural world. Start your week by releasing stagnant energy, finding your flow and nurturing your life’s vitality.

For all ability levels. May be performed standing or sitting. Have your mat handy.

Instructor: Sandy Salvo, is a certified Qigong Instructor through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She enjoys helping people find joy in movement and connection with their innate healing powers.

Mondays , until 3/30 @ 6:30-7:30pm

via Zoom

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

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

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

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

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

Meets Monthly on the 3rd Tues from NOON to 1pm
Via Zoom

 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Every 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.

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

Support group for anyone who has received a prostate cancer diagnosis. Open to anyone at any stage.    

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

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

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

Special Speaker - February 16

Dr. Javier Santiago, UW Urology

In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am

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

This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. This is a support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with also who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. After registering for the day/s you'd like to attend, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.

If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.

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

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

3rd Thursday of the Month, 11am - 12:30pm

Jan 15, Feb 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18

In-Person at UW Cancer Center Johnson Creek (250 Doctors Ct, Johnson Creek, WI 53038)

Gilda's Club in-person support is going on the road. We’re partnering with UW Health to provide this group for adults who currently have a cancer diagnosis (any type, any stage, anywhere in your experience). This group will meet simultaneously in 3 locations, with each connected via video conference.

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

Thurs, March 19 @ 6pm Central

via Zoom

Description:

Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us an easy way to make a flavorful and nutritious roasted vegetable soup. You can follow along and cook during class, or just observe as a lecture.

What You'll Need:

• - Ingredients & Prep: We'll add a recipe packet closer to the class date and will email a copy to all registered attendees.

About Chef Michael Solovey:

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

In the past seven years, Michael has served as Resident Chef for Sur La Table and Chef/Cooking School Director for The Boelter Companies in Glendale, Wisconsin. He is now the owner of Sage Harvest Cooking School. He has taught over 2,500 classes to over 16,000 students since 2012. 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.

This virtual support group takes place on the 4th Monday of the month and is supportive space to connect with parents and caregivers of a child or teen, under the age of 18, in treatment for cancer or has completed treatment for cancer. The group is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional.

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

Questions? Email elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org

Registration is required--please email elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call Elizabeth at 608-828-8875 to sign up. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

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

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

Instructor: Karen Ducharme starting Jan. 20

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.

Jan. 13- Chair Yoga with Kirsten

Jan. 20 - Karen Ducharme RETURNS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4th Wednesday of Each Month

In-Person at Gilda's Club in the Community Room
(7907 UW Health Ct, Middleton, WI 53562)

Join us for an in person, Gilda's Club brunch. Open to any man who has been given a cancer diagnosis. Come to enjoy food and community with others. There is no agenda for this gathering, other than meeting others.

Wednesdays @1:00-2:30pm

In Person at Gilda's Club

Knitting can decrease stress, increase self-esteem, and improve focus and memory. It is not about performance or perfection. Gilda's Knit Karma Club serves as a welcome opportunity to experience the health benefits of knitting while finding friendship along the way.

All fiber artists are welcome!  Crochet, embroidery, slow stitching, you name it!

Snag a beverage, perhaps a snack and join us.

Bring your own project, or we have yarn, needles and ideas.  All skill levels are welcome.

From our instructor Shari Porte "I began knitting in my 30's. Over the years, I have knitted many sweaters that are a bit oversized, scarves that are a tad too long, and gloves that are fingerless. I am an above average knitter but not a master knitter. Present day, I like to keep it simpler and knit straightforward scarves while I stream. I am looking forward to meeting up with other knitters, marveling at their choices of color and texture, and helping to rescue a dropped stitch or two :-)"

Monthly on the 4th Wednesday

@ 6-7:30 PM via Zoom

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

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

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

In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am

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

This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. This is a support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with also who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. After registering for the day/s you'd like to attend, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.

If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.

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

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

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

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

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

Questions? Email: program@gildasclubmadison.org.

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

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

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

Mondays, 9-9:45am via Zoom

Set your best intentions.  Release tension.

Qigong (Chi-Gung) helps you cultivate your ‘healer within’, improves your balance and strengthens your immune system with flowing movements and breathwork that connect you to the healing energy of our natural world. Start your week by releasing stagnant energy, finding your flow and nurturing your life’s vitality.

For all ability levels. May be performed standing or sitting. Have your mat handy.

Instructor: Sandy Salvo, is a certified Qigong Instructor through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She enjoys helping people find joy in movement and connection with their innate healing powers.

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

Instructor: Karen Ducharme starting Jan. 20

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.

Jan. 13- Chair Yoga with Kirsten

Jan. 20 - Karen Ducharme RETURNS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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