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Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 A.M. – 8:30 P.M.Friday: 9:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

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This Month At A Glance

GILDA’S CLUB NEW YORK CITY Program Calendar August 2017

NYS Department of Health

Social Security Disability and SSI: Everything You Need to Know

Thursday, August 106– 7:30pm

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LECTURES

Thank you to our sponsors for their generosity and support of our program:

Medical Cannabis for Cancer Pain Management and More

Thursday, August 176– 7:30pm

A Celebration of Our Members

SAVE THE DATE

Friday, September, 15, 20175:30-7:30pm

GCNYC recognizes that every member who is living with a cancerdiagnosis, post treatment, caregiving or grieving has a vital role in building and creating our unique community. Join with other members and celebrate the significance of your cancer journey.

A panel of members will share their inspirational experiences. Please invite your family and friends to join us in this special

Los Beneficios de los Súperalimentos

lunes, 28 de agosto12– 2pm

SPECIAL EVENTFORCE NYC: Preparing for an

Oophorectomy and Coping with Medical MenopauseMonday, August 7

6:30– 8pm

Join us for a discussion about how you can prepare for an oophorectomy (surgical removal of the ovaries) and how you may be affected by medical menopause following the surgery. In addition to addressing these topics, there will be time to network and share with other members of the hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) community about other topics of concern to you. This meeting is for women only.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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14 15 16 17 18

21 22 23 24 25

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11am-1pm6-7:30pm

6-7:30pm

6-7:30pm

6-8pm

Post-Treatment GroupCaregiver Monthly Support GroupLecture: Social Security Disability and SSI: Everything You Need to KnowYoung Adult Bereavement GroupReiki

Knitting CircleLiving with Loss GroupImagine Peace, Practice Peace: Meditation as the Still PointLiving with Gynecological Cancer GroupYoga: R & R

11am-1pm1-2:30pm3-4:30pm

6-7:30pm

6-7:30pm

Club Sparkle*Registration RequiredGentle YogaBelly Dancing

9am-4pm

11am-12:30pm6-7pm

9am-4pm

11am-1pm6-7:30pm6-8pm

Club Sparkle*Registration RequiredKnitting CircleYoga: R & RLiving with Loss Group

9am-4pm

4-5pm

5-6pm6-7:30pm

6-7:30pm

6:30-8pm

Club Sparkle*Registration RequiredLetting Go Through Laughter YogaMovement MeditationLecture: Medical Cannabis for Cancer Pain Management and MoreYoung Adults Living with Cancer Group Art Projects

11am-12:30pm1-3pm3-4pm6-8pm

Gentle YogaStorytellingMovement MeditationReiki

RESERVATION POLICYIf we do not have the minimum

number of reservations 48 hours prior to an activity, it will be

cancelled. If you decide to attend an activity at the last minute, please

call ahead to ensure availability. Reservations should be made to the

receptionist at 212-647-9700.

Reminder: If you have a cold or any contagious illness, we ask that you be considerate of fellow members whose immune systems may be compromised and visit the clubhouse when you feel better. Additionally, please be sensitive to individuals who have a heightened sense of smell due to treatment. Please avoid wearing cologne and perfume at Gilda’s Club New York City. Thank you.

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Knitting Circle1-Minute Relief from StressYoga: R & R

11am-1pm3-5pm6-7:30pm

6-8pm

6-8pm

Living with Blood Cancer GroupReiki

11am-12:30pm Gentle Yoga

9am-4pm Club Sparkle*Registration Required

10

9am-4pm

3:45-5pm4:30-6pm6-7:30pm

6:30-7:30pm

Club Sparkle*Registration RequiredMoving For LifeTeens ConnectLiving with Prostate Cancer GroupOpen Level Yoga

30

3:45-5pm4:30-6pm6-7pm6-7:30pm6:30-7:30pm

Moving For LifeTeens ConnectZumbaStand Up ComedyLetting Go Through Laughter Yoga

11am-1pm6-7:30pm

Knitting CircleYoga: R & R

CLUBHOUSE CLOSES @ 1PM

5-6pm6-8pm

Movement MeditationThe Story You Tell Writing Workshop

31Amigos Unidos Charla: Los Beneficios de los SúperalimentosMoving For LifeTeens Connect

12-2pm

3:45-5pm4:30-6pm

CLUBHOUSE CLOSES @ 1PM

2-3:30pm3:45-5pm4:30-6pm6-8pm6:30-8pm

Wellness GroupNew! Seated YogaAikido

1 2 3 4

Beginner CrochetMoving For LifeTeens ConnectThe Inner JourneySpecial Event: FORCE

6-8pm

2-3:30pm3-4pm6:30-8pm

Reiki 11am-1pm6-7:30pm

Knitting CircleYoga: R & R

3:30-5pm5-6pm6-7:30pm

6-7:30pm

6-8pm

OrigamiMovement MeditationImproving Your Mood Through HypnosisLiving with Advanced or Metastatic CancerPost-Treatment Group

GILDA’S CLUB NEW YORK CITY Lectures are open to non-members, all other activities require membership.

LecturesMonthly Groups

In order to participate in a support group, please call (212)-647-9700 for more information.

Wellness Groups: are weekly support groupsfor individuals diagnosed with cancer.

Family Groups: are weekly support groupsfor family members and friends who have beenimpacted by cancer.

Bereavement Groups: are weekly supportgroups for individuals who are grieving thedeath of a loved one to cancer.

Noogie Night & Teens Connect: aresupport groups for children and teens touchedby cancer.

Monday9 –10:30am Spanish Breast Cancer Group:Eastchester, Bronx4:30 – 6pm Teens Connect*6 – 8pm Bereavement Group*6:30 – 8:30pm Bereavement Group*

Tuesday10 – 11:30am Wellness Group: Bronx6 – 8pm Family & Friends Group*6 – 8pm Wellness Group *6 – 8pm Wellness Group *6 – 8pm Bereavement Group*6 – 8pm Noogie Night(Family & Friends)*

Wednesday10 – 11:30am Spanish Wellness Group: Uptown11:30am – 1pm Wellness Group:East Flatbush, Brooklyn1 – 3pm Wellness Group*6 – 8pm Family & Friends Group*6 – 8pm Wellness Group*6 – 8pm Wellness Group*6 – 8pm Noogie Night(Family & Friends)*

Thursday6 – 8pm Bereavement Group*6 – 8pm Noogie Night (Bereavement)*

*GCNYC CLUBHOUSE

Amigos Unidos lunes, 28 de agostoCharla: Los Beneficios de los Súperalimentos 12pm– 2pmFacilitadora: Fran Castellanos-Ross, LMSW

Caregiver Support GroupThursday, August 106 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Jenna North, LMSW

Living with Advanced or Metastatic CancerThursday, August 36– 7:30pmFacilitator: Roxanne Buskin, LMSW

Living with Blood CancerThursday, August 246 – 8pmFacilitator: Haydee Bulos, LMSW

Living with Gynecological CancerWednesday, August 96 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Awilda Torres, PhD, LMHC

Living with LossWednesday, August 91 – 2:30pmFacilitator: Christine Nolin, LCSW

Wednesday, August 166 – 8pmFacilitator: Diana Gradus, LCSW

Living with Prostate CancerMonday, August 146 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Ben Weinstock, LMSW

Post-TreatmentThursday, August 36 – 8pmFacilitator: Emily Riordan, LCSW

Thursday, August 1011am – 1pm Facilitator: Migdalia Torres, LCSW-R

Wellness GroupTuesday, August 82 – 3:30pmFacilitator: Haley Feldman, LMSW

Young Adult BereavementThursday, August 106 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Darren Arthur, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C

Young Adults Living with CancerThursday, August 176 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Darren Arthur, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C

Social Security Disability and SSI: Everything You Need to Know Thursday, August 10; 6-7:30pmSpeaker: Marc A Strauss, Esq., Pyrros and Serres LLP

This lecture will address the definition of disability and what is considered an impairment by the Social Security Administration (SSA). It will also cover Social Security Disability (SSD) and Social Security Income (SSI) benefits that individuals may be entitled to and eligible for, regardless of work history. Discussion will also cover the steps for completing the complex application process, from initial filing to the final hearing before a judge. The lecture will conclude with information on how individuals can return to gainful employment without the loss of benefits.

Weekly Groups

August 2017

Medical Cannabis for Cancer Pain Management and MoreThursday, August 17; 6-7:30pmSpeaker: Dara Huang M.D., Manhattan Compassionate Care

Medical cannabis is in the news and is used more often as treatment for cancer pain and to combat the side effects of chemotherapy. However, it is still controversial and not lawful in all states. In this lecture, Dr. Huang will discuss the science and history of medical cannabis, how it differs from recreational marijuana, and when and how it can be helpful for symptom relief for patients living with cancer. She will also address the required administrative process to get a cannabis prescription in New York State.

Los Beneficios de los Súperalimentos lunes, 28 de agosto; 12-2pmFacilitadora: Jamie Lopez, RDN, God’s Love We Deliver

Súperalimentos son alimentos naturales ricos en antioxidantes, nutrientes y fibra. Se cree que tienen varios beneficios para la salud, incluyendo impulsar el sistema inmunológico que se ve comprometido en pacientes con cáncer que reciben tratamiento. Venga a este taller para aprender que súperalimentos puede comer, cómo comerlos con seguridad y cómo incorporar más de ellos en su dieta.

Body Movement Workshops

GILDA’S CLUB NEW YORK CITY Lectures are open to non-members, all other activities require membership.

Stress Reduction Workshops Creative Expressions Workshops

Teen Program

Teens ConnectMondays in August 4:30 – 6pmFacilitator: Michele Halusic, LCSW-R

Yoga: Refresh & RevitalizeWednesdays in August 6 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Diane Cimine, RYT

Movement MeditationTuesday, August 223 – 4pmThursday, August 3, 17, 315 – 6pmFacilitator: Hillary Helmling

Art ProjectsThursday, August 176:30 – 8pmFacilitator: Judy Tulin

Reiki Tuesday, August 1, 22Thursday, August 10, 246 – 8pmFacilitator: Jill Wachter & Friends

Gentle YogaTuesday, August 1511am – 12:30pmFacilitator: Tracy AndersonTuesday, August 2211am – 12:30pmFacilitator: Salvador MartinezTuesday, August 2911am – 12:30pmFacilitator: Sabina Maschi

Moving For Life Mondays in August 3:45pm – 5pmFacilitator: Caroline King

Noogieland & Teen Program

Club SparkleMonday, August 14- Friday August 189am – 4pmFacilitator: Michele Halusic, LCSW-R

Club Sparkle is a special program for kids tohave fun, make friends and be with otherchildren who have been touched by cancer.The program is open to children between the ages of 5-12 years old. Space is limited.

Please contact Michele Halusic for moreinformation at 212-647-9700 ext. 243 ormhalusic@gildasclubnyc.org.

The Story You Tell Writing WorkshopThursday, August 316 – 8pmFacilitator: Hannah Risinger

ZumbaMonday, August 216 – 7pmFacilitator: Evie Aronson

August 2017

Imagine Peace, Practice Peace: Meditation as the Still PointWednesday, August 93 – 4:30pmFacilitator: Konrad Ryushin Marchaj

Letting Go Through Laughter YogaThursday, August 174 – 5pmFacilitator: Francine ShoreMonday, August 216:30 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Lisa Berman

1-Minute Relief from Stress Wednesday, August 233– 5pmFacilitator: Scott Weiner

Belly DancingTuesday, August 156 – 7pm Facilitator: Lauren Sher Budabin

AikidoTuesday, August 86:30 – 8pm Facilitator: Glen Matsuda

Stand-Up ComedyMonday, August 216– 7:30pmFacilitator: David LaBarca

OrigamiThursday, August 33:30– 5pmFacilitator: Emily Riordan, LCSW

Open Level YogaMonday, August 146:30 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Rachel Darivoff

Knitting CircleWednesdays in August11am– 1pmFacilitator: Barbara Glassman

Improving Your Mood Through Hypnosis Thursday, August 36 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Alexander Ivlev

New! Seated YogaTuesday, August 83 – 4pmFacilitator: Hillary Helmling

Seated Yoga offers a supportive environment for participants to learn and practice gentle chair-based yoga postures in an effort to connect with his/her body on the living-with-cancer journey.

The Inner JourneyMonday, August 76– 8pmFacilitator: Deena Kolbert

Beginner CrochetMonday, August 72– 3:30pmFacilitator: Diana Sadtler

StorytellingTuesday, August 221 – 3pmFacilitator: Jessica Kaplan