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NOTE: The cooking demonstrations are recorded. To avoid disruption, it is important for participants to be on time. The doors will close promptly at 2:00 PM. Registration is required for food count. Call 214.820.2608.

Cooking DemonstrationRestaurant MakeoverMay 10, 2016 2:00-3:30 PMLearn ways to revamp your favorite restaurant’s specialty dish—adding nutrients without adding the calories.

Cooking DemonstrationLow-Sugar Recipes to Slim Down for SummerMay 25, 2016 2:00-3:30 PMAre you too sweet? Learn low-sugar options that will satisfy your sweet tooth!

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Life’s journey is filled with changes so we can renew and rejuvenate ourselves. One of our staff and a volunteer are in the process of doing just that. Our yoga instructor, Eppie, and our art therapist, Melissa, have embarked upon new endeavors, and we wish them the best. Their departure will broaden their horizons, but leaves us with spaces to fill. Until that time, the following are temporarily postponed:

• Gentle Yoga for Cancer Patients • All art classes (Exception: Open Studio)

• Expressive Journaling

Im p o rt a n t Ca l e n d a r Chang e s ...

Registration is required for Cvetko programs & events. Call 214.820.2608.

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Ovarian CanCerGrOup MeetinG11:30 AM-1:00 PM

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Open StudiO1:00-4:00 PM

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paSSinG the hat9:30-10:45 AM

SpOhnC GrOup MeetinG11:00 AM-1:00 PM

healthy COOkinG deMO:reStaurant MakeOver2:00-3:30 PM

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Open StudiO10:00 AM-12:00 PM

aChievinG OptiMal nutritiOn tO FiGht CanCer12:00-1:00 PM

CareGiver COFFee Break2:00-3:00 PM

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Multiple MyelOMaSuppOrt GrOup10:00 AM-1:00 PM

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Open StudiO10:00 AM-12:00 PM

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healthy COOkinG deMO:lOw-SuGar reCipieS tO SliM dOwn FOr SuMMer2:00-3:30 PM

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CareGiver COFFee Break1:00-2:00 PM

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Support Groups

Arts in Medicine

Special Programs

Restore, Relax, Renew

Repeating Programs

Cooking Demos

2FitSteps For Life open gym Mon-Thurs 9:00 AM-5:00 PM weekly

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book to participate. Registration is required. To register, call 214-820-2608.

SAVE THE DATE!

Look Good...Feel BetterJune 2 , 2016 4:30-6:30 PM If you have never attended a Look Good...Feel Better class and are currently in active treat-ment, we encourage you to register for June’s class. Learn techniques for skin care, wigs, turbans, and make-up. A FREE make-up kit is provided. Registration is required to attend. For more information, or to register, call 214.820.2608.

Super SaturdayJune 18, 2016 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Join us in June for our Super Saturday lecture (topic to be announced). After the lecture, participants will break into their chosen group meetings listed below:

Blood CancersBreast CancerCaregiverGraft-vs-Host Disease (GVHD)Waldenstrom’s MacroglobulinemiaNew Beginnings (newly diagnosed, 0-1 year)

The Journey Continues (1 Year out from diagnosis

& beyond)

A boxed lunch will be provided for those who

register for a group meeting. To register, call

214.820.2608.

FREE YOGA FOR SURVIVORS teMpOrarily pOStpOnedSpace is limited. Registration required to attend. For more information call 214.820.2608.Physician approval required.

FITSTEPS GROUP EXERCISEMondays & Wednesdays / 4:00-4:45 PMCall 214.820.9604. Learn stretches and strength-building movements designed for cancer patients.

BEGINNER’S GROUP EXERCISEThursdays / 10:00-11:00 AM Call 214.820.9604.

FITNESS CORNER

CANCER MEETINGS OFFEREDAmyloid Support North TexasLung Cancer North Texas Myeloma Support GroupOvarian Cancer Prostate CancerSupport for People with Oral and Head & Neck Cancer (SPOHNC)

CANCER MEETINGS HELD ON SUPER SATURDAY Blood CancersBreast Cancer Caregiver Graft-vs-Host Disease (GVHD)Waldenström’s MacroglobulinemiaGENERAL GROUPS: New Beginnings (Newly diagnosed, 0-1 year)

The Journey Continues (1 year out from

diagnosis & beyond)

ARTS IN MEDICINE

Open StudioMay 9, 2016 1:00-4:00 PMMay 12, 2016 10:00 AM-12:00 PMMay 19, 2016 10:00 AM-12:00 PMMay 26, 2016 1:00-4:00 PMDesigned with participants’ varying schedules in mind, Open Studio is a time to create and use any art materials you’d like in a “come ‘n go” atmosphere. Participants work alongside each other and the facilitator to make any-thing they want. All are welcome to participate. No art experience necessary.

FITSTEPS OPEN GYMMonday-Thursday / 9:00 AM-5:00 PMCall 214.820.9604. Individualized exercise programs with clinical specialist.

FLOWING INTO WELLNESSTuesdays / 10:00-11:00 AM Call 214.820.9604. Shibashi, Healthy Steps, and rhythmic movements.

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REPEATING PROGRAMSAchieving Optimal Nutrition to Fight CancerMay 12, 2016 12:00-1:00 PMCome learn how to eat a well-balanced, nutrient-dense diet that will reduce inflam-mation, boost your immune system, and help your body recover from treatment. Classes are held in suite 370. Registration is required. Seating is limited—no walk-ins will be admit-ted. To register, call 214.820.2608.

Caregiver Coffee BreakMay 12 , 2016 2:00-3:00 PM May 27, 2016 1:00-2:00 PM As a caregiver, you find yourself facing unfamiliar and intimidating challenges. Let us help relieve some of the stress and worrythat comes with caring for a loved one in their cancer journey. Please join us for coffee and tea. Registration is required. Call 214.820.2608.

Lanny Shaeffer Book ClubMay 19 , 2016 12:00-1:00 PM Join us this month as we discuss, “A Black Man in a White Coat: A Doctor’s Reflections on Race and Medicine, “ by Damon Tweedy, MD. As Tweedy transforms from student to practicing physician, he discovers how often race influences his encounters with patients. Through their stories, he illustrates the complex social, cultural, and economic fac-tors at the root of many health problems of the black community. This takes on a greater meaning when Tweedy himself is diagnosed with a chronic disease. Althought it is encour-aged, it is not necessary to have read the

All cancer patients are welcome to attend these cancer-related groups. A box lunch is provided to those who register.

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Volunteer Spotlight!

Mee t Marcy Eng l and...After being diagnosed with stage II breast cancer, Marcy began her cancer journey with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and reconstruction. Volunteering makes the

the long tough journey a blessing for her as she is able to share her story with women who are on their own journey. Marcy said, “This is making something positive come out of being diagnosed with cancer.” She added that it is important to have someone who has been through it to talk with—that it helped her while she was being treated.

Marcy has been volunteering with Cvetko for 4 years. She enjoys excercising, especially yoga and Pilates, but her true passion is mosaic art. We appreciate Marcy and her committment to helping cancer patients cope.

Please help us welcome our new manager, Susan Sayles, MS, RN, OCN. Susan comes to us from Texas Onocology Methodist. At one time, Susan was a Baylor nurse.She has a keen interest in the services Cvetko offers and is excited to help the center expand its services to cancer patients and family members. In the coming months we will be shifting gears and making program changes with the idea of bringingexciting and diverse programs for you to enjoy.

Mee t Cve t k o’s New Manag e r... Su s a n Say l e s