
November 11, 2005
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As we announced in the last newsletter, the Fashion
Institute of Design and Merchandising in San Francisco
has partnered with the WCRC on a project to renovate
the center. Led by their instructor, Grant Gibson, a
recognized local designer, nine masters thesis
students (Shira OKeefe, Nicole Bowen, Nancy Wu,
Michelle Kennedy, Kortney Giometti, Amy Simmons, Andrea
Hunt, Melodie Batt, and Chanie Russell), with support
from Diane Cuyler and Barbara Cupper, are working with
us to assess our space and storage needs and to develop
interior and exterior design options. Our goal is to
create a more welcoming, serene and healing environment.
The students have developed an initial proposal that
includes a warm color palette of rich olive green, burgundy,
amber, paprika and kabocha (Japanese pumpkin), a reception
area, decluttering and storage space, expanded
kitchen space, and comfortable and attractive seating
and office furniture. These designs are being reviewed
by staff, clients, Board members and volunteers and
feedback is being provided to the design team. We also
are beginning to raise funds to support the project
and invite you to join us for an evening of cocktails,
hors doeuvres and raffle prizes, benefiting the
Womens Cancer Resource Center.
Location: Frette, 124 Geary Street, San Francisco
November 15, 2005, 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
RSVP to 415.981.9504
Raffle tickets cost $10 each or 3 for $25 and can be
purchased at WCRC beforehand or at the event itself.
You need not be present to win.
Raffle Prizes:
- Widescreen Color TV
- Interior Design Consulting with Grant K. Gibson
- Frette Sheet Set
- Michael Giometti Photography
- Spa Packages from Marilyn Jaeger Skincare Studio
& Polished Lounge
- Wine Packages from T.G.I.C. Importers
- Dinner packages from Medjool and Outback Steakhouse
- GEN ART & SFMOMA Memberships
The event is free and open to everyone. Please tell
your family and friends!
Best wishes,
Peggy McGuire, Executive Director
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Winter
Cleaning - Big Book Giveaway |
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Come by and visit WCRC and pick up a book or two. Were
cleaning off our shelves and are passing along extra
copies of books and other goodies. Come early for best
selection. Monday Friday 9-5
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Wrap
a Gift for the Center |
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Anytime in the month of December generous store owner
Michele Schurman will donate 10% of your purchase gift
at Paper Plus in Berkeley, to Women's Cancer Resource
Center. The beautiful Marcel Schurman products sold
at Papyrus are discounted at Paper Plus. The stores
are densely packed with wrapping, cards, party favors,
household decorations, notecards and much more. You
MUST return your receipts to us for this system to work.
Please bring or mail them to the Center by January 5.
WCRC
attn: Margo
5741 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609
Paper Plus Locations:
- 1643 San Pablo Ave (between Cedar and Virginia),
Berkeley
- 2114 Center St (between Oxford and Shattuck), Berkeley
Paper Plus Hours:
Monday through Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sundays 10am - 5pm
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Swim
A Mile Merchandise for Sale |
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In all the excitement at the Swim A Mile, did you forget
to buy a t-shirt or hoodie, water bottle or hat? No
need to worry, there is still plenty of Swim A Mile
merchandise available.
One size fits all hats are available for
$12 Swim A Mile t-shirts are available in all adult
and childrens sizes for $15 Swim A Mile hoodies
are available for $35 There are also wonderful Swim
A Mile water bottles available for $10
Please contact sarah@wcrc.org or 510.601.4040 x 105
for more information.
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Charlotte
Maxwell Complementary Clinic (CMCC)
to Offer Public Workshop on Lymphedema |
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This workshop will take place Saturday November 19th,
2-4pm at the Rockridge Library at 5366 College Avenue
in Oakland. Lymphedema is the swelling and pain that
can develop in the arms or legs after cancer surgery.
The free workshop features three presenters who are
experts in the field of lymphedema treatment. CMCCs
Medical Director, Beverly Burns, MS, LAc, will talk
about lymphedema and the role of acupuncture and herbs
in addressing the condition. Marilyn Miller, CMT, CLT
and Betty Segal, CMT, LLCC, each certified lymph massage
specialists, will discuss how lymphedema is treated,
and what you can do at home to prevent or manage it.
If you would like to attend, please give Linda a call
at 510.601.7660, voicemail #7.
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Think
Outside of the Box |
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Now you can support WCRC and do your holiday shopping
all in one place! The Think Outside of the Box alternative
holiday gift fair in Albany offers holiday shoppers
an alternative to consumerism: Targeted donations to
non-profit agencies working to make the world a better
place. At the Fair, shoppers will be presented with
a range of holiday gift possibilities, such as a donation
of $15 to support attendance of an independent living
skills workshop, $25 to assist recovering wildlife,
or $50 for a micro-credit loan to women entrepreneurs
in a developing country. For each donation, the giver
will get a holiday card with a description of the organization
and gift. In short, everyone wins.
Please join WCRC at Think Outside of the Box on Saturday,
December 10, 2005 from 11am to 3pm at the Albany Senior
Center, 846 Masonic Avenue, in the hip and lively commercial
district of Albany, California (near Berkeley). Live
music and tasty refreshments will be provided.
This holiday season, Think Outside of the Box aims
to raise at least $12,000 on behalf of 12 special charities,
including the Womens Cancer Resource Center.
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