Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering with WCRC is a really fun thing to do!
You have the opportunity to be a part of a community, health
or volunteer fair, find out about the great work being done
at other organizations and also there is often good music,
beautiful art and delicious food. Please contact me if you
would like to sign up for one of these events. The shifts
will probably be for about 2 or 3 hours each and we try
to have 2 people per shift. One person stops by the center
to pick up the materials prior to the event and another
person returns the materials sometime the following week.
Call Sarah at 510.601.4040 x 105.
Tuesday, March 15
UC-Berkeley Health Fair
11 am – 3 pm
Lower Sproul Plaza on the UC-Berkeley Campus
Friday, April 8
Samuel Merritt College
1st Annual Health Fair
11 am – 3 pm
370 Hawthorne Ave ~ Oakland
Saturday, April 23
Berkeley Earth Day 2005
12 pm – 5 pm
Civic Center Park (Center and MLK)
WCRC Art Gallery
A new art show has been installed: “Uncommon Threads”
features the work of Paula de Joie, Jeanette Madden and
Patricia Rambo. The three women paint together regularly
and are friends. This show is being presented in conjunction
with The Art of Living Black, Bay Area Open Studios for
African American Artists.
The show runs through March 20th. A reception/open studio
with the artists will be Saturday and Sunday, February 26th
& 27th from 11 AM – 5 PM. See a preview
of the show. Get more information about The
Art of Living Black.
WCRC Support Groups
See a list of the support
groups at WCRC. If you or a loved one is struggling
with cancer, we encourage you to participate in a support
group here at WCRC. If you are interested in a support group
that is not listed, please call Dolores at 510.420.7900
x112.
Design Your Health Series with LauraLynn Jansen
LauraLynn Jansen, a yoga teacher and personal trainer,
has a Masters Degree in Integral Health Education. LauraLynn
went through the experience of having cancer at age 20.
She currently coaches individuals in creating health and
wellness in their lives through mind, body, and soul mentalities.
All events take place at WCRC, 5741 Telegraph Avenue at
58th St., Oakland. Please register as space is limited.
510-420-7900 x111 or margo@wcrc.org.
All events are free. Refreshments will be served
Monday, March 21, 7:00 – 8:30 PM Who Me, Stressed?
A comprehensive exploration of the various avenues one
can use to deal with stress. Modalities explored will
include nutrition, breath, exercise, stretching and relaxing
visualizations.
Saturday, April 2, 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. Visualization
for Health
This workshop provides the basics for formulating visualization
practices based on individual needs. Using visualization
for health promotion is taught through experience and
refining of a self-defined desire for change.
Monday, May 16, 7:00 – 8:30 P.M. Immune Strong
A comprehensive exploration of the various avenues one
can use to keep the immune system strong and well- balanced.
Modalities explored will include nutrition, mind-centering
practices and yogic asanas.
Healing Adventures
Join Healing Adventures for a gentle outdoor adventure or
earth celebration. Our programs are geared for people challenging
illnesses and families with school-age children. We take
special care to accommodate any pace and most medical and
physical needs. Most people who participate in our programs
are new to these activities or returning to physical activity
while in recovery. Our experienced leaders are dedicated
to creating an atmosphere of both physical and emotional
safety for all. And we have a lot of fun! Family members,
caregivers and friends are encouraged to participate.
Healing Adventures Kayaking
Our sea kayaks are very stable and easy to paddle. No previous
experience is necessary. To meet the needs of the group
we provide a combination of single, double and triple kayaks.
Even if you cannot paddle a boat, we can match you with
a kayak guide as a partner to do the work.
Angel Island 3 Day Sea Kayaking Trip
Friday - Sunday, April 8-10
Call Dana at 510-215-5127
Join us and Environmental Traveling companions (ETC) for
three days of fun and relaxation. Learn basic kayaking,
explore Angel Island, enjoy delicious meals and exquisite
views from the deck of a historic house. We leave from Schoonmaker
Point in Sausalito for a fabulous easy paddle to Angel Island.
It offers a breathtaking view of the bay with some very
fun, incredible people. Cost: $175 - $350, discounts available
East Carson River Rafting Trip
Friday - Sunday, June 3-5
Call Mary or Liz at 510-528-8223
This is a fabulous weekend in the high Sierra, rafting and
camping on a class II-III river. We begin our trip about
4 hours from the bay area, south of Lake Tahoe, near the
town of Markleeville. We will raft a 21-mile stretch, tent
camping half way down the river for two nights. Our cars
will be shuttled down to the place where we end the trip
near Gardnerville. Cost: $300 - $500, discounts available.
Healing Adventures is non-profit project of the Tides Center
funded by The California Department of Boating and Waterways,
The Van Loben Sels Foundation, The Elaine Mackie Trust,
The National Cooperative Bank, Kazan, McClain, Abrams et
al Foundation and generous donations of time and energy
from dedicated volunteers. Healing Adventures founder Graciella
Rossi, an active wilderness guide for sixteen years, was
diagnosed with a rare cancer in 1990. To aid her recovery
after chemotherapy, she participated in a variety of therapeutic
programs fostering psychological and spiritual growth. She
established Healing Adventures with her husband, Rick Spittler,
to bring the nurturing powers of the outdoors to those challenging
cancer and other illnesses. Both Rick and Graciella have
over thirty years experience designing and leading outdoor
adventures for people with special needs.
Scholarships Available -- Our aim is to serve everyone
regardless of financial ability. Scholarships and discounts
are made available to low-income individuals through grants
from the Van Loben Sels/RembeRock Foundation, the Elaine
Mackie Trust, the Department of Boating and Waterways and
generous individuals. Call to apply for a scholarship. We
answer calls on Thursdays and Fridays (510) 237-8291.
Kung Pao Kosher Comedy Presents...The 7th Annual
Funny Girlz: A Smorgasbord of Women's Humor
Friday, April 1
The Herbst Theater
401 Van Ness @ McAllister, San Francisco
Tix: $22.50, $25, & $27.50
Featuring:
- CATHY LADMAN -- Tonight Show veteran, former writer
for "Roseanne" and "The Caroline Rhea Show"
- SHANN CARR -- Atlantis Cruise regular, "a gay man's
lesbian"
- CARLA CLAYY -- Marshall's Women in Comedy Competition
winner
- GRETCHEN ROOTES -- two-time Comedy Central's "Laugh
Riots" finalist
- ALANA DEVICH -- Boston Comedy Festival; recent transplant
to SF
- LISA GEDULDIG -- Purveyor of fine comedy
Partial proceeds benefit the Women's Cancer Resource Center
Tix are now on-sale thru City
Box Office: 415-392-4400. No service charge in person
at: 180 Redwood St., Suite 100 (between Van Ness & Polk
and McAllister & Golden Gate)
Each One Reach One: Working Together to Make a Change
Conference about African American Women and Breast Cancer
with information on body, mind and spirit healing. Topics
include risk, detection, treatment, healing and resources.
March 26, 2005
8 AM – 4 PM
Oakland Airport Hilton
1 Hegenberger Rd, Oakland
For more information http://www.nccc.org
or
1-888-315-5988
The Second Annual Lesbian Health Salon Series
Each Salon in the series will include a meet and mingle
hour followed by an informal, interactive discussion on
a selected topic led by LHRC medical and research leaders.
There is no charge to attend.
The Salon Series was initiated last year by LHRC Community
Leadership Circle co-chair, Jan Corlett, PhD. At each event
the question of how lesbian health differs from women's
health in general will be briefly addressed. Timeframe for
each Salon is 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.
* Who Will Participate -
Participating in the Salons will be interested community
members, health care personnel and others who wish to explore
topics related to lesbian health and the services and functions
of LHRC. Medical practitioners, researchers and others in
the field will serve as featured speakers.
* How to Request More Information -
For details on salons and their locations, contact Anna
McGrath at anna@mcgrathcc.com
or by phone at 415 255 9286 or Joanna Sickler at joanna@itsa.ucsf.edu
or by phone 415 502 5209.
Note: Joanna is the back-up contact. Please give Anna time
to respond to your request before contacting her.
* Lesbian Health Salon Series Schedule for October, 2004
thru April, 2005 -
Timeframe for each Salon is 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.
* March - Thursday 3/17 - TBD.
* April - Thursday 4/21 - Hosted by Emily Rosenberg PhD
- Alternative Complementary Medicine - Featured speaker:
Darlene DeManicor.
About the Lesbian Health Research Center - The Lesbian
Health Research Center (LHRC) is specifically and uniquely
concerned with the health and well being of lesbians, bisexual
women, transgendered individuals and their families; and
with the health care available to them. We believe that
every lesbian has the right to be fully informed about her
health, health care should be sensitive and relevant to
lesbians and lesbian health research is critical. LHRC has
begun to bring lesbian health information out of the closet
and into the hands of community members and health care
providers through its on-going activities and services.
For information, visit <http://www.lesbianhealthinfo.org>;
or e-mail: info@lesbianhealthinfo.org.
