Women's Cancer Resource Center News
November 2006
Yesterday a colleague told me about the "Simple Thanksgiving" celebration she is planning. She and her friends will prepare a hearty soup and rough bread as their Thanksgiving dinner and donate the money they are saving to a non-profit organization. I was impressed by the simple elegance of their decision.
There's no question that the holidays are a difficult time for many – family and financial pressures can distract us from the spirit of love and generosity we aspire to share with those close to us. For people who are ill and their loved ones, the difficulties are heightened. Mental health professionals recommend some simple steps to ease this time:
- Keep it simple and focus on the true meaning of the holidays – whatever that means for you.
- Like my colleague, start a new ritual if traditions don't meet your needs.
- Stay in touch with your feelings and let people know what you want and need.
- When you feel pushed, breathe deeply and create some personal space for yourself.
As you plan your holiday gift giving, please keep the Women’s Cancer Resource Center in mind. Your generosity enables us to continue to respond to the diverse needs of women with cancer throughout the year. Please know that we are grateful for your support.
Peggy McGuire
Executive Director
peggy@wcrc.org
510.601.4040 x101
Los Hilos de la Vida / Threads of Life
Latina-themed folkloric story quilts by women and children from Anderson Valley, California
December 3 to January 19, 2007
quilt Reception with the artists is on Sunday, December 3, 2006, 12 – 3 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.
WCRC's 20th Anniversary
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.
Thanks to the following who have donated food or items to the silent auction:
- A' Cote
- Grace Family Vineyards
- Head Designs
- Kabuki Hot Springs
- Irma Lubbe
- Oliveto
- Steve and Elizabeth Rosenberg
- Shuz of Rockridge
- Simply Sweet
- Skates
- Tootsies
- Travel Smith
The Pension Protection Act & Charitable Contributions
One of our regular donors has alerted us about a giving opportunity available under the Pension Protection Act of 2006. This allows Traditional and Roth IRA owners who have attained the age of 70½ the ability to make charitable contributions of up to $100,000 per year directly from the IRAs to an eligible charitable organization without incurring any adverse federal tax consequences.
The ability to make direct donations is available for two years only – 2006 and 2007 – unless subsequently extended by Congress.
The distributions will be counted for purposes of the required minimum distributions (“RMDs”) from an IRA but will not be included in calculating the individual taxpayer’s limitation on charitable deductions in the year the donation was made.
There are specific procedures that must be followed to ensure no taxes are due on the IRA distribution. If you are interested in making a charitable contribution using your Traditional and/or Roth IRA assets, contact your financial advisor.
Volunteering at WCRC
Come to our Volunteer and Intern Orientation
Tuesday, December 5th, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Where: WCRC office, 5741 Telegraph Ave. (at the corner with 58th St. in N. Oakland).
Transportation: AC Transit 40 and 40L buses stop right in front. There is also plenty of parking if you are driving.
Find out about who we are, what volunteers and interns do, and basic information about cancer.
To sign up for an orientation, e-mail or call Sarah, sarah@wcrc.org, 510.601.4040 x105
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
What is Ch'i
Ch’i, also written as Qi is. . .
what we breath
the vital energy that sustains us,
composed of everything we see and touch,
that surrounds us and runs through each of us.
LauraLynn Jansen can be contacted through her website,
www.ihcoach.com.
Read
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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