Women's Cancer Resource Center News
October 2006
To each of you who supported the Women’s Cancer
Resource Center’s 11th Swim a Mile on October 7
and 8, thank you!
Swimmers and their families and friends, volunteers,
staff and Board members came together to create a flawlessly
beautiful experience. And thanks to your efforts, I
am confident we will reach our goal to raise $250,000.
If you swam, please let your supporters know and remind
them to send any remaining pledges.
Again, thank you for so generously supporting the services
we provide.
The Women’s Cancer Resource Center invites
you to a Performance and Reception Celebrating our 20th
Anniversary
Saturday, December 2, 2006
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
With musicians Linda Tillery and Nina Gerber
Silent Auction
Sneak preview of Latina Quilt show, Los Hilos de la
Vida
At the
Women’s Cancer Resource Center
5741 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609
$20 minimum donation per person requested at the door
Space is limited! Please contact sarah@wcrc.org or call 510.601.4040 x105.
Peggy McGuire
Executive Director
peggy@wcrc.org
510.601.4040 x101
Beyond the Ribbons
Art by people with life-threatening illnesses and
their supporters
October 2006
Jon Tomlinson Reception with the artists is on Friday, October 20
from 7 to 9 pm.
Preview
the show!
The WCRC Gallery is located at 5741 Telegraph Avenue
in Oakland. The gallery is wheelchair accessible. There
is no charge for the show or the reception. Regular
gallery hours are Monday - Friday from 9AM - 5 PM.
For more information: (510) 601-4040 x 111 or margo@wcrc.org.
Swim a Mile for Woment With Cancer
Thank you again to all of our swimmers and volunteers
who made this such a wonderful event.
Hats off to Ali
Vogt, whose dedication and hard work impresses us year
after year. Stay tuned for more photos.
WCRC Events
Fun and Games Theatresports Workshops for Women
Improv classes with Laughing Stock
Date: Tuesday evenings – November 14 & 21
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Location: WCRC - 5741 Telegraph Avenue in Oakland
Description: These free “comedy” classes
are open to women with life-threatening illness, their
care partner/intimates and women working and volunteering
for organizations in this field.
Please RSVP to Margo at 510.601.4040 x 111 or margo@wcrc.org.
Dreams as a Healing Resource
Tuesday afternoons beginning in October
Join us as we learn to listen to our dreams and receive
the support they offer. This five week group will offer
a chance to explore ways to understand our dreams -
and ways we can draw on the healing imagery from our
dreams to support our healing.
Led by Zoé Newman, MFT, who has been leading
dream groups for sixteen years.
Please register: margo@wcrc.org or 510-601-4040 x 111
Nutrition Workshop
Hasina Perkins will cover various areas of nutrition
and discuss how to use fresh ingredients to make healthy
and tasty meals
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
6:30 – 8:30 pm
For more information call Dolores @ 510.420.7900 x112
Writing for Wellness
3rd Saturdays of each month, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Please contact Jeanne to register (510) 632-7548 or jeany98@aol.com
Gentle Yoga for Health & Healing
With Bonnie Maeda & Carol Love
Every Wednesday
Especially for women with cancer—supporters
may attend as space permits.
Please contact Margo to register: margo@wcrc.org or (510) 420-7900 x 111
Yarn Divas
For knitters and other crafters (working with yarn is
not a requirement)
October 24
7 – 9 pm
All events are free and take place at WCRC unless
otherwise noted. Please RSVP if requested.
Please see our calendar
for more times, locations, and how to register.
Special Events
Toxic Bust by Megan Siler
Film Screening at La Peña Cultural Center
Wednesday, October 25, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Avenue , Berkeley , CA
This new film explores the relationship between breast
cancer and chemical exposure. The film includes stories
by breast cancer survivors and activists from three
cancer “hot spots” including the SF Bay
Area. Q& A afterward with the filmmaker and local
experts and activists.
Volunteering at WCRC
WCRC Volunteer Orientation
Tuesday, November 7th, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Volunteering at WCRC is the perfect way to give back
to others, while at the same time providing nourishment
for your spirit. Attend the Volunteer Orientation on
the first Tuesday of the month and find out about who
we are, what volunteers and interns do and some basic
information about cancer. We look forward to seeing
you!
Please contact Sarah to sign-up: sarah@wcrc.org or 510.601.4040 x 105.
WCRC Support Groups
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.
WCRC Support Groups List
Cooking Healthy
As
the holidays approach you may want to review the cooking
techniques and cookware you will use to make all those
yummy holiday meals...
LauraLynn Jansen can be contacted through her website, www.ihcoach.com.
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entire article (doc)
Our Mission
To empower women with cancer to be active and informed
consumers and survivors; to provide community for women
with cancer and their supporters; to educate the general
community about cancer; and to be actively involved
in the struggle for a life-affirming, cancer-free society.
email: news@wcrc.org
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