Upcoming Events
Living with cancer - support groups
Tue, Feb 21st, 2012
Living With Cancer Support Group
Tuesdays, Feb. 14 – Mar. 6, 2012
4:30-6:00 p.m.
CCC Upper Level Conference Room
Patients, families, and friends welcome. Free of charge
Each group meeting will include an educational component as well as an opportunity for group sharing and interaction. Patients, families, and friends will find support and understanding as they cope with a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Groups are facilitated by Rita Gingrich, LCSW, PNI Counselor, and Pat Shoemaker, LSW, PNI Counselor. Please join us!
Feb. 14
Choosing Hope: Examine the concept of hope, and experience hope through
mutually shared stories and experiences.
Feb. 21
Take Time to Play: Engage in a non-competitive game that encourages self
expression and affirmation. Life Stories is a therapeutic game in which every
player wins as reminiscences, thoughts, and opinions are shared.
Feb. 28
The Perfect Calm: Deep within each of us lies a well of inner calm. Figuring out how to tap into it, even for a few minutes each day, is essential for our well being and peace of mind.
Mar. 6
Walking the Labyrinth: Find a path to inner peace by walking the labyrinth, a tool
for relaxation and healing.
Registration is not necessary. If you have questions, please call Amos at 574-364-2673.
If you are a patient at the Center for Cancer Care you can also receive no-cost professional counseling to provide emotional support, assist you in coping with treatment, and guide you to resources that can help you better able to focus on your health. Please call 574-364-2888 (toll free 1-866-711-2888) if you are interested in scheduling individual or family counseling.
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Pink Pajama Party: Vera BradleyFri, Feb 24th, 2012
Get ready for the eight annual Pink Pajama Party at the Indianapolis Marriott North - Keystone at the Crossing February 24 - 25 to support I W.I.N. the Indiana Women In Need Foundation.
Sponsored by Vera Bradley, the reception is from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. The Pink Pajama Party begins at 7:00 p.m. with music by Living Proof and ends at midnight.
Ticket Prices:
King, 1 person..........$245 per person*
King, 2 people..........$185 per person*
Double, 2 people........$195 per person*
Double, 3 or 4 people..........$175 per person*
Evening only..........$155**
Breakfast only..........$35
*Overnight ticket includes dinner, pink champagne toast, spa services and breakfast
**Evening only ticket includes dinner, pink champagne toast and spa services
Event attendees must be 21 years of age or older
A portion of your ticket is tax deductible. Ticket registrations cancelled before February 13th are entitled to a 50% refund. Ticket registrations cancelled after February 13th are non-refundable.
On-line registration opens January 30 at www.iwinfoundation.org.
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Managing Mid-life HealthSat, Feb 25th, 2012
Managing Mid-life Health will be offered at The Retreat Women’s Health Center, 1135 Professional Drive, Goshen from 9:00 a.m. – noon, Saturday Feb. 25.
Maple City Market will be providing a demonstration on healthy snack options with a Yogurt Parfait Station during the event.
Requested donation is $5 to support HeartStrings Sisters, which provides free screening mammograms to uninsured women.
Seating is limited. Call 574-364-4000 for reservations.
Topics include:
Heart health
Menopause/peri-menopause
Dealing with hot flashes
Nutrition
Acupuncture
Stress relief
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Leprechaun Leap for United Cancer ServicesSat, Mar 17th, 2012
Mark McGill of Froggy radio leads The Leap into Simonton Lake for United Cancer Services annual Leprechaun Leap, Saturday, March 17. Doors open at Pete's Simonton Lake Tavern at noon with The Leap taking place at 2 p.m. Over 200 participants and 300 observers are expected for the annual event.. Registration is $20 and the person to raise the most money for The Leap will win a big-screen television. For more information call UCS at 574-875-5168 or pnorton@elkhartcancer.org.
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society speaker - dinner for patients of hematologic cancersMon, Mar 26th, 2012
Dr. Grace Suh, medical oncologist at IU Health Goshen Center for Cancer Care, will provide an educational presentation to patients with hematologic cancers, March 26 at the Arbor Conference Center at Goshen Hospital. Co -sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Goshen Center for Cancer Care, the event will include a buffet dinner and opportunity for questions and answers following Dr. Suh's presentation. Clarie Kammen, patient services manager from the Indiana Chapter of LLS will provide educational information and be available for discussion. The event is limited to patients and survivors of lymphoma and myeloma. Attendees may bring a guest. There is no charge for the event but reservations are required by calling 574-364-2922 or email scarbone@iuhealth.org. .
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United Cancer Spaghetti DinnerSat, Apr 14th, 2012
United Cancer Services of Elkhart County's Circle of Friends will host the annual spaghetti dinner at Harrison Landing, Elkhart, April 14th at 6 p.m. Funds benefit Elkhart County residents undergoing treatment for cancer. For more information contact UCS at 574-875-5158 or pnorton@elkhartcancer.org.
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True CelebrationSun, May 20th, 2012
IU Health Goshen will host their annual cancer celebration May 20 at Sauder Hall on the Goshen College campus. There is no cost to attend and the event is open to the public. Details will be posted as they are received.
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Michiana Cancer Survivors SocietySun, Jun 3rd, 2012
Michiana area cancer survivors are invited to participate in National Cancer Survivors Day on June 3 at Coveleski Stadium, South Bend, Ind. Sponsored by the Michiana Cancer Survivors Society, this annual event includes lunch, admission to the baseball game, entertainment and more. To receive this year's registration form click here and mail directly to Michiana Cancer Survivors Society, 307 McCleary St., Dowagiac, MI, 49047.
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Relay for Life Elkhart County United!Sat, Jun 16th, 2012
The 2012 Relay for Life of Elkhart County will be held from 10:00 a.m. Saturday June 16 to 10:00 a.m. Sunday June 17.
This event will be a combined Elkhart County North (Elkhart) and Elkhart County South (Goshen)event. It will be held at the Concord High School in Dunlap, Ind.
If you would like to serve on the Relay Commitee to help organize the event, contact Juliana Newbill, American Cancer Society representative at Juliana.Newbill@cancer.org or call 574-257-9789.
All cancer survivors, patients, friends and family are invited to participate in Relay for Life.
Relay for Life is the Amercian Cancer Society's largest fundraiser to support research and services on behalf of people battling cancer. Join now!
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