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Ronnie Cohen & the Cape May Forum Chautauqua at the Shore Ronnie Cohen has been a volunteer at Gilda’s
Club South Jersey since the inception of our Teen Program at Absegami High
School six years ago. When she was 16 she lost her mother to breast
cancer and remembers clearly that there was no place to turn because the big
“C” was a big hush, hush. Of the students, who participate in the Teen
Clubs in nine area schools, Ronnie says, “I am so impressed with the caliber
of the kids and what they know—their understanding of the treatment. I
have such empathy with them.” Working closely with Nicole Milan-Tyner,
Teen Program Manager, Ronnie thinks the program hits the right cord between
health education and social work. “It is just what the teens
need. It is hard to gauge that, until you have walked in their shoes.” Ronnie, who is also the Chair of the Cape May
Forum, is launching its inaugural program around the theme “Humor: Can it
Save the World?” this weekend (October 8-11). Together with her
brother-in-law, Danny, the dream is to bring a Chautauqua-like experience to
our neck of the woods—or beach. The moderator and keynote speaker of
the four day event is John Morreall. And a special shout out to Gilda’s
Club SJ facilitator Petie Subin and Noogieland Program Manager Lori Stranges
for their presentations on Sunday morning. Have a look at the fantastic
activities and buy a ticket or two at www.capemayforum.org.
Congratulations Ronnie! THIS FRIDAY! Have you signed up for
Lee National Denim Day yet? It's not too
late! Click here to sign
up now! Also, be sure to watch
"The Ellen Show" tomorrow, Wednesday, October 6 when Felicity
Huffman, our national ambassador, will be appearing! Win a year of Fine Dining for 2! Now selling raffle tickets! $25/ticket or $100/5 tickets ($1,600 value) Chef Vola ~ Cuba Libre ~ Dune ~ Fuze Il Mulino New York ~ Knife & Fork Inn Melting Pot ~ Morton's ~ Sofia Steve & Cookie's ~ The Palm
~ Tomatoes Trattoria Il Mulino Drawing will take place at The Palm Luncheon on October 15. Need not be present to win. Buy your tickets at the Clubhouse. Questions? call Barbara (609)
926-2699. The 6th Annual Palm Luncheon Friday, October 15 11:30 AM-1:30 PM $125/person Click
here to purchase tickets now! Thank you Eddie Davis and Lite Rock 96.9
for your campaign to get 5,000 people to "like" the Gilda's
Club South Jersey facebook page! Every October Eddie takes it upon himself to
do something to benefit a cancer related organization—often Gilda’s Club
SJ. This year he has a goal of raising us 5,000 new Facebook
fans. We love the idea, of course. And you should too—if you use
Facebook to stay in touch—go to the link below and "like" our page. Click
here to help Eddie make his goal! |
New Member Meetings
the Gilda’s Club program & tour
the clubhouse. Attendance is required before participating
in any group or workshop. Call (609) 926-2699 to register. October 11- 6 pm “The GCSJ Living Room” at AtlantiCare Cancer
Care Institute: October 6- 12 pm Noogieland
while parents/caregivers attend clubhouse
groups & activities. “Fun Friday” – Friday, October 15 - 5:30-7:30 pm Halloween celebration for members, volunteers &
friends! Food, music & entertainment. Come in costume. Contact Lori Stranges, Noogieland Manager, (609) 926-2699 or lori@gildasclubsouthjersey.org to register or for more information. Program Highlights Registration required – Call (609) 926-2699 to register! NOW OPEN! “The GCSJ Living Room” at AtlantiCare Cancer
Care Institute – our very first satellite location! Stop by the 2nd
floor or call (609) 407-4788 to register for a New Member Meeting and/or for
information. Upcoming programs held at
the "GCSJ Living Room" at AtlantiCare Cancer
Care Institute: Family & Friends Group Wednesday, October 6 & 13 Facilitated, weekly
support group for family members & friends of individuals living with
cancer. Wellness Group Thursday, October 7 & 14 Facilitated, weekly
support group for members living with any type of cancer, at any stage in
their cancer experience. Upcoming
programs held at the Clubhouse: NEW DAY & TIME – “Walk & Talk!” Tuesdays, 9:30 am Led by member/volunteer Shelley Safer Advocacy Networking Group Thursday, October 7 This facilitated
monthly group is for members who are interested in advocating for cancer-related
issues. Gilda’s Gladiators- Back Bay Paddle! Sunday, October 10 8:30 am- sign-in/warm-up Viking Rowing Club, Ventnor A Little Something About
Nancy Meschter, Parking Maven For
the past four years Village of Smithville owners and friends of Gilda’s Club
SJ ,Wendie and Ed Fitzgerald, have invited our dragon boat paddlers aka
Gilda’s Gladiators to run the parking lot at Smithville’s Oktoberfest.
Paddler Nancy Meschter has taken on the job as ring leader. Never mind
that they raised $5,890 this year (even though Sunday was soggy) with a grand
total of over $21,000 in the four years they have been at it; but Nancy makes
the effort fun. Holy cow—that is a lot of parking donations! And Gladiations to
all the team who came together again this year: June Nesbitt, Shelly Safer,
Suzanne Amen, Linda Kirshy, Leslie Dabundo, Queenie Conran-Folks, Sue
Baldwin, Jim & Diane McManus, Sharon Most, Tanya & Hailey Fowler,
Michele Peroni, Betty Magjuka, Lynn Riseden, Eleanor & Barry
Keefe, Karen Duncan, Gail Collins, Lee Carfango, Linda Mancuso and Sue
Baldwin. Thank you so much. Widowed Persons Group Monday, October 11 6 pm Facilitated, monthly
group for members who have lost a spouse or partner to cancer. Back Again! TriYoga with Nancy Deckard 9:30 am TriYoga is for
any level student to increase energy physically, mentally and spiritually
which brings the mental clarity to manifest one’s life with greater
awareness.
New Time: Relaxation and Stress
Reduction Wednesday, October 13 New Time! Lung Cancer Group Thursday, October 13 Lung Cancer Group -
Facilitated, monthly group for members with lung cancer, at any stage in
their cancer experience. |
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