Activity Calendar
February 21-27 2010
Wednesday - February 24 2010
10:45 a - Lecture: "Management Strategies for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) -- What is New and Upcoming
Description: You will get an overview of what CLL is, including information on management strategies and what is new and upcoming in management. Plenty of time for you questions. Our speaker, Kenneth Foon, MD, is a hematologist/oncologist and Head of Leukemia at the Nevada Cancer Institute. Please sign up by calling 206-709-1400 or 206-660-2981.
12:30 p - Rosen Movement
Relax and have fun as the tensions that prevent you from moving, disappear. Experience natural, free breathing, increased range of motion, and improved alignment and flexibility. Your instructor is John Swaner, a certified Rosen Movement teacher of this method developed by Marion Rosen. Everyone is welcome.
6:15 p - Seattle YSC
YSC Seattle (Young Survival Coalition) is a social, emotional and educational support gathering for women diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40 or under. Facilitated by Tracy Kalloway, the group meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 6:15-8:30 pm. Please contact yscseattle@youngsurvival.org if you would like to attend or have any questions.
*NoogieNights is available for children ages 3-12. Please contact Michelle, Noogieland Program Manager, 48 hours in advance to sign-up. Thank you.
6:30 p - Wellness Group*
Men and women with cancer. *You must be a Gilda's Club member, and have completed a CMP, to be assigned a group. Please call Sally Benson at 206-709-1400 for details.
6:30 p - Family Group*
Family members, partners and friends of people with cancer. *You must be a Gilda's Club member, and have completed a CMP, to be assigned a group. Meets on Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Please call Sally Benson at 206-709-1400 for details.
6:30 p - Alumni Group*
For adults who have lost a loved one to cancer. *You must be a Gilda's Club member, and have completed a CMP, to be assigned a group. Meets on Wednesdays or Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Please call Sally Benson at 206-709-1400 for details.
6:30 p - Parents Group*
Bimonthly support group for parents whose children (under age 18) have someone in their lives living with cancer and for parents who have children or teens living with cancer.
*You must be a Gilda's Club member, and have completed a CMP to join the group. Please call Sally Benson for details.
6:30 p - Small Talk*
Talking time and fun creative arts group for kids ages 5-12 with cancer in the family. (Parents Group meets at the same time). You must be a GCS member, have completed a CMP, and talked with Sally before you can participate in the Small Talk or Parents Group. Please contact Sally, Program Director, with questions: 206-709-1400 .