No one should face cancer alone.

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

Saturdays: As Scheduled(212) 647–9700 • www.gildasclubnyc.org

This Month At A Glance

GILDA’S CLUB NEW YORK CITY Program Calendar June 2017

NYS Department of Health

Putting Good Nutrition on Your Plate

Thursday, June 156– 7:30pm

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LECTURES

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

Managing Anxiety During Life Transitions

Monday, June 196– 7:30pm

The Six Steps to Financial SuccessThursday, June 8

6:30– 8pm

Preparing For End of Life CareThursday, June 29

6:30– 8pm For the past 22 years, Gilda’s Club NYC has reached over 11,000 individuals impacted by cancer.

Help us celebrate this remarkable milestone and our special community with cake, ice cream

and entertainment!

We look forward to seeing you, your family and friends.

For reservations, please call 212-647-9700.

Happy 22nd Birthday,Gilda’s Club New York City!!Friday, June 16, 20175:30 PM – 7:30 PM

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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11am-1pm5-5:50pm5-6pm6-7:30pm6-7:30pm6-7:30pm

6:30-8pm6:30-8pm

Post-Treatment GroupGilda’s Study CornerMovement MeditationCaregivers Support GroupStand-Up ComedyYoung Adult Bereavement GroupArt ProjectsLecture: The Six Steps to Financial Success

Knitting CircleGilda’s Study CornerYoga: R & R

11am-1pm5-5:50pm6-7:30pm

Gentle YogaStorytellingWellness GroupMovement MeditationGilda’s Study CornerReikiAikido

11am-12:30pm5-5:50pm6-7pm6:30-8pm

11am-12:30pm1-3pm2-3:30pm3-4pm5-5:50pm6-8pm6:30-8pm

Gentle YogaGilda’s Study CornerZumbaNew! The MAD Art Workshop

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

5-5:50pm6-7:30pm

6-7:30pm

Knitting CircleLiving with Loss GroupImagine Peace, Practice Peace: Meditation as the Still PointGilda’s Study CornerLiving with Gynecological Cancer GroupYoga: R & R

10am-2pm4-5pm

5-5:50pm6-7:30pm

6-7:30pm

6-7:30pm

6-8pm

Jewelry: Earrings and RingsLetting Go Through Laughter YogaGilda’s Study CornerImproving Your Mood Through HypnosisLecture: Putting Good Nutrition on Your PlateYoung Adults Living with Cancer GroupThe Story You Tell

11am-12:30pm5-5:50pm6-7pm6-8pm

Gentle YogaGilda’s Study CornerBelly DancingReiki

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

Beginner CrochetMoving For LifeTeens ConnectThe Inner JourneyJohn Lennon Real Love Project: A Songwriting Workshop

GILDA’S CLUB NEW YORK CITY Program Calendar June 2017

Knitting CircleGilda’s Study CornerYoga: R & RLiving with Loss Group

11am-1pm5-5:50pm6-7:30pm6-8pm

5-5:50pm5-6pm6-8pm

6-8pm

Gilda’s Study CornerMovement MeditationLiving with Blood Cancers GroupReiki

11am-12:30pm3-4pm

Gentle YogaMovement Meditation

5:30-7:30pm Birthday Celebration!

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

6:30-8pm

Moving For LifeTeens ConnectLiving with Prostate Cancer GroupJohn Lennon Real Love Project: A Songwriting Workshop

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

6:30-7:45pm

6:30-8pm

Moving For LifeTeens ConnectLecture: Managing Anxiety During LifeTransitionsLetting Go Through Laughter YogaJohn Lennon Real Love Project: A Songwriting Workshop

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

Knitting Circle1-Minute Relief from StressYoga: R & R

10am-2pm5-5:50pm6-7:30pm

6-8pm

Jewelry: Earrings and RingsGilda’s Study CornerLiving with Advanced or Metastatic Cancer GroupPost-Treatment Group

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6:30-8pm Lecture: Preparing For End of Life Care

29 30Amigos UnidosCharla: Consejos de Salud para el Verano Moving For LifeTeens ConnectOpen Level YogaJohn Lennon Real Love Project: A Songwriting

12pm-2pm

3:45-5pm4:30-6pm6:30-7:30pm6:30-8pm

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, 26 de junioCharla: Consejos de Salud para el Verano12pm– 2pmFacilitadora: Fran Castellanos-Ross, LMSW

Caregivers Support GroupThursday, June 86 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Jenna North, LMSW

Living with Advanced or Metastatic CancerThursday, June 16– 7:30pmFacilitator: Roxanne Buskin, LMSW

Living with Blood CancerThursday, June 226 – 8pmFacilitator: Haydee Bulos, LMSW

Living with Gynecological CancerWednesday, June 146 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Awilda Torres, PhD, LMHC

Living with LossWednesday, June 141 – 2:30pmFacilitator: Christine Nolin, LCSW

Wednesday, June 216 – 8pmFacilitator: Diana Gradus, LCSW

Living with Prostate CancerMonday, June 126 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Ben Weinstock, LMSW

Post-TreatmentThursday, June 16 – 8pmFacilitator: Emily Riordan, LMSW

Thursday, June 811am – 1pm Facilitator: Migdalia Torres,LCSW-R

Wellness GroupTuesday, June 132 – 3:30pmFacilitator: TBD

Young Adult BereavementThursday, June 86 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Darren Arthur, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C

Young Adults Living with CancerThursday, June 156 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Darren Arthur, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C

Putting Good Nutrition on Your PlateThursday, June 15; 6-7:30pmSpeaker: Ann Ogden Gaffney, Founder of Cook For Your Life

Cooking is the first step to healthy eating! Cook for Your Life will show you how to create healthy eating guidelines for your own kitchen. Get great tips on the easiest and best ways to make fruits and vegetables a part of all your cancer fighting meals!

Weekly Groups

June 2017

Managing Anxiety During Life TransitionsMonday, June 19; 6-7:30pmSpeaker: Lauren L. Rigney, MS, LMHC, NCC

This presentation will address life transitions from a mind/body/emotion lens. Attendees will learn what chronic anxiety is and its effects; the interactions of mind, body, and emotion; the way mindfulness helps to regain control; and a technique to help.

The Six Steps to Financial SuccessThursday, June 8; 6:30-8pmSpeakers: Aaron B. Safier, LUTCF

This lecture will inform, empower, and educate individuals in making appropriate financial decisions while planning for the future. We will discuss basic information in addressing and handling key concerns relating to budgeting cash flow, managing taxes, retirement planning and leaving a legacy. Additionally, we will address protecting yourself and your personal assets.

Preparing For End of Life CareThursday, June 29; 6:30-8pmSpeaker: Adam Schoenfarber, LMSW & Toby Weiss, Director of Cultural Diversity and Jewish Programming, Metropolitan Jewish Health System

Maintaining your voice throughout treatment can be very challenging, especially when receiving multiple or conflicting directions from different medical professionals. A terminal or advanced diagnosis can be overwhelmingfor everyone involved. This discussion will help patients and families understand their rights and the laws that protect them. We will discuss how to designate a surrogate decision maker, and what happens if we don’t have time to do that. We will also discuss how to advocate for appropriate palliative care throughout cancer treatment.

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 June 4:30 – 6pmFacilitator: Michele Halusic, LCSW-R

Yoga: Refresh & RevitalizeWednesdays in May6 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Diane Cimine, RYT

Movement MeditationTuesday, June 13, 273 – 4pmThursday, June 8, 225 – 6pmFacilitator: Hillary Helmling

Art ProjectsThursday, June 86:30 – 8pmFacilitator: Judy Tulin

Reiki Tuesday, June 13, 20Thursday, June 226 – 8pmFacilitator: Jill Wachter & Friends

Gentle YogaTuesday, June 611am – 12:30pmFacilitator: Salvador MartinezTuesday, June 1311am – 12:30pmFacilitator: Sabina MaschiTuesday, June 2011am – 12:30pmFacilitator: Livvie MannTuesday, June 2711am – 12:30pmFacilitator: Liz Dalton

Moving For Life Mondays in June3:45pm – 5pmFacilitator: Caroline King

Improving Your Mood Through Hypnosis Thursday, June 156 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Alexander Ivlev

Noogieland & Teen ProgramGilda’s Study CornerTuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 5 – 5:50pmFacilitator: Michele Halusic, LCSW-R

*Please call Michele Halusic @ 212-647-9700. Ext. 243 for more information.

The Story You Tell Writing WorkshopThursday, June 156 – 8pmFacilitator: Hannah Risinger

ZumbaTuesday, June 66 – 7pmFacilitator: Evie Aronson

June 2017

Imagine Peace, Practice Peace: Meditation as the Still PointWednesday, June 143 – 4:30pmFacilitator: Konrad Ryushin Marchaj

Letting Go Through Laughter YogaThursday, June 154 – 5pmFacilitator: Francine ShoreMonday, June 196:30 – 7:45pmFacilitator: Lisa Berman

Open Level YogaMonday, June 266:30 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Rachel Darivoff

1-Minute Relief from Stress Wednesday, June 283– 5pmFacilitator: Scott Weiner

New! The Inner JourneyMonday, June 56– 8pmFacilitator: Deena Kolbert

Knitting CircleWednesdays in June11am– 1pmFacilitator: Barbara Glassman

StorytellingTuesday, June 131– 3pmFacilitator: Jessica Kaplan

New! Beginner CrochetMonday, June 52– 3:30pmFacilitator: Diana Sadtler

Belly DancingTuesday, June 206 – 7pm Facilitator: Lauren Sher Budabin

AikidoTuesday, June 136:30 – 8pm Facilitator: Glen Matsuda

New! Jewelry: Earrings and Rings Thursday, June 1, 1510am– 2pmFacilitator: The Creative CenterLearn different strategies for creating your own earrings and rings to minimize spending on jewelry and maximize eye-catching personal style.*Please contact The Creative Center at 646-465-5313 to make a reservation.

John Lennon Real Love Project:A New Songwriting ProjectMonday, June 5, 12, 19, 266:30pm– 8pmFacilitator: Pete and Maura Kennedy, Theatre Within

Sing your truth! Using John Lennon’s music and message as the inspiration, you’ll learn basic guitar playing and songwriting techniques from acclaimed artists Pete & Maura Kennedy. Guitars will be provided and no previous songwriting experience is required. In this 4 part series, each session builds upon the previous class, therefore, it is important that members are able to commit to all four sessions. This workshop is limited to 10 participants.

New! The MAD Art WorkshopTuesday, June 66:30pm– 8pmFacilitator: Sam Viviano, Director of MAD Magazine ART

Learn cartooning, caricature and spontaneous doodling from one of the top humor illustrators in the country, Sam Viviano from MAD Magazine Art! Founded in 1952 by publisher William Gaines and editor Harvey Kurtzman, MAD Magazine mocks, ridicules and mocks again all aspects of American culture, starting with itself!No previous experience is required and all workshop materials will be provided.

Stand-Up ComedyThursday, June 86– 7:30pmFacilitator: David LaBarca