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Barry Keefe
I am a member and volunteer at Gilda’s Club, and am looking
forward to facilitating a monthly Men’s Night at the clubhouse beginning in
April.
My first connection to Gilda’s came through an
invitation from a friend to my wife, Eleanore, to join in paddling on the
Gilda’s Club South Jersey dragonboat. Eleanore frequently, and I
occasionally, paddled and became part of the community that formed around the
boat. I had the unforgettable experience of participating in the Vermont
Dragonboat Festival on Lake Champlain in August of 2007 and 2008 – a gathering
of cancer survivors and friends. I saw on our dragonboat, and in Vermont, the
incredible power of a supporting community.
I got to know the volunteer community at Gilda’s through helping
them through their several moves to new locations, until they found the new
and superb Linwood clubhouse. I think I’ve finally been forgiven for spilling
ink from a printer I was carrying on the brand new carpet (Hint: don’t store
a printer on its side!).
As a member, I’ve been touched by cancer (cancer deaths
affecting me have been my best friend of melanoma, my uncle of colon cancer
and three close relatives of Eleanore). I volunteer mostly at Noogieland on
Saturdays, where I’ve been doing some music with the kids and their parents,
staffing the front desk, enjoying the wonderful breakfasts and participating
in the “Small Talk” group.
I’m looking forward to the first Men’s Night, at 6pm on Monday,
April 26. In the tradition of Gilda’s, there will be food, conversation and
listening. I think we men who have been touched by cancer have a lot to learn
from each other. If you are a member, feel free to invite a friend. If you’ve
never been to Gilda’s, come as you are. If you have ideas for shaping Men’s
Night, please bring them along. And please register by calling Gilda’s (609)
926-2699.
Giving
$10 has never been easier! Just text message “Gilda” from your cellular
phone to the # 85944. You will then receive a message asking you to
confirm your donation. Reply to the message with the word “Yes” and
your donation is complete. That’s it! $10 will be charged to your
monthly phone bill. Standard text messaging rates apply. Your
donation goes directly to Gilda’s Club South Jersey to help ensure cancer
support for the whole family, the whole time. Thank You!
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Registration is required for all groups
& activities - Call today (609) 926-2699
Program Highlights
New Member Meetings
Attend a New Member Meeting to learn all
about the Gilda’s Club program & tour the clubhouse. Attendance
is required before participating in any group or workshop.
Call (609) 926-2699 to register.
Tuesday April 6th - 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Thursday,
April 15th - 4:30 -6:00 pm
Wednesday,
April 21st - 3:00-4:30 pm
Saturday,
April 24th - 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Wednesday, March 31
Potluck Social-
5-6 pm
Staying Healthy after Cancer Treatment-
6:00-7:30 pm
Students of Physical Therapy, under the
supervision of Mary Lou Galantino, PT, PhD, MSCE, Professor of Physical
Therapy, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, will present their
education practicum on physical activity as it relates to cancer
survivorship. They will discuss how to reduce the side effects of
cancer treatment, the benefits of exercise & which types of activities
are appropriate, and proper nutrition including how to increase plant food
intake. They will also demonstrate basic stretches to increase
flexibility & how to calculate your body mass index & target heart
rate.
Breast Cancer Special Event
Sponsored by Shirley Mae Breast Cancer
Assistance Fund
Monday, April 12
5-6 pm- Supper & Social
6-8 pm- “Just for Us” – an
opportunity for members to be together & talk about their breast cancer
concerns, experiences, fears & questions, with each other– THE EXPERTS.
Intravenous Vitamin
C Therapy & its Role in Wellness
Thursday, April 15-
6-7:30 pm
Vitamin C is a necessary nutrient for
health & wellness. The importance of this nutrient becomes even
more significant in times of biological stress. Scott Hernberg, DO,
Tomorrow’s Wellness Center & Gilda’s Club South Jersey Medical Resource
Council, will discuss how Vitamin C can improve your health &
contribute to a better quality of life in individuals living with chronic
disease. Registration required.
Noogieland
Super Saturday for families touched by
cancer!
Sponsored by Atlantic Medical Imaging
Saturday, April 17th
Family breakfast - 9:30 - 10:00 am
Small Talk: Kid Support! - 10:00 - 11:30 am
Big Talk - For Parents/Caregivers - 10:00 -
11:30 am
Gilda’s Club at Stockton College is back,
If you are a Stockton
student who has been touched by cancer in any way, this is for you!
Whether you have had cancer
yourself, have a family member or friend with cancer, or have lost a loved
one to cancer, come be with other young adults who know what it’s like!
Meeting
dates for the rest of the semester:
Wednesday,
March 31
Wednesday,
April 14
Wednesday,
April 21
All meetings will be held from 5:30-7 pm
in the Wellness Center- WQ-110
Click Here to become a fan!
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