The Local Cancer Community Update of

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1 The Local Cancer Community Update of Submitted by: Tim E. Renzelmann January 20 th, 2016 Stories of the Local Cancer Community: Well the next issue of the TLC Supportive Newsletter is at the printer! It felt good to get another issue out and I hope you will enjoy it! Those of you on this list should receive the electronic version of the publication sometime next week and the printed copy should be in the mail a week or so after that. That being said I m tired of writing and typing! So it s a good time to share someone else s work. I, along with several Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Survivor- Athletes (especially those who have participated in the Hiking Along the Cancer Journey backpacking adventures) have developed a fascination for owls so I was intrigued when I recently came across this website: So I clicked on it. The home page has a Start Here tab that seemed a good place to start! Here, ( you will find a wonderful Cancer Owl comic that, I am sure, many cancer patients and survivors will be able to relate to (I m feeling like a bobble head again!) as it is filled with witticisms such as, And you ll find that beating cancer has less to do with not dying and more with how you spend today. I ll save you a click and share the following about the site s creator, Matthew Paul Mewhorter: In November of 2014, I was diagnosed with stage 2 colorectal cancer, and after a year of treatments and 2 surgeries (gaining an ostomy bag and losing it), I am currently cancer free! I began art journaling as a way to cope and began drawing myself as an owl, thus Cancer Owl was born. The comic has been able to impact thousands and is currently being used in cancer support groups and college classrooms. Hardly a day goes by that I don't hear about how the comic has made a difference in the lives of cancer patients, survivors, caretakers, and healthcare professionals. I also work as an art-based therapist, and love the work I get to do for people every day. But I also get to go home every day to the 2 most beautiful ladies in the world: my wife and daughter. When I'm not doing art type stuff and therapy, I'm running trails, making pizzas from scratch, and making wonderful memories with my family. If you want to get in contact with me, me at cancerowl@gmail.com I contacted Matthew and asked his permission to share one of his cartoons and he has graciously allowed me to do so (see page 3). As I looked over some of the comics (some, perhaps, a little more edgy than others) perhaps not all of them are for everyone but everyone should find a few they can relate to and appreciate. The site also sells several cards and this is my favorite! Just another perfect example of an individual finding a way to cope with their own personal cancer experience in a way that also helps others!

2 Speaking of owls a fellow survivor once sent me this Advice from an Owl: Stay focused, Be Hoo you are, Trust in a wise friend, Live off the land, Glide through the dark times, Be observant, and remember that Life s a hoot! Financial Gestures - Notes of Thanks! I try to share what I consider to be inspiring stories related to the cancer experience but, as we all know, there are plenty stories that involve pain, suffering and hardship! The main objective of the Sheboygan County Cancer Care Fund is to alleviate at least a little bit of the financial hardship caused by a cancer diagnosis. We have approved OVER A MILLION DOLLARS in financial gestures for local cancer patients and survivors. Here are a few recent notes from some who have benefitted from the Cancer Care Fund: My family and I would like to thank you. We are extremely grateful for all that has been done for us. Your generous financial assistance has made this scary journey less stressful. For that, we are forever indebted! Just a note of thanks to all those out there striving to help others stricken by cancer. Your efforts are much needed and appreciated. Thank you for all you ve done. Thank you and the Sheboygan County Cancer Care Fund for the wonderful gesture approval of paying our rent. It is challenging to deal with cancer, but our family has stayed positive and we are hoping for a good outcome. God bless you for all you do on behalf of cancer patients in the community. Thank you for the helping hand by honoring our Request for Assistance. With your help, I will stay warm this winter and that brings me much peace of mind. Thank you again, not only for helping me but so many in the community. If you would like to support the Sheboygan County Care Fund and its mission consider stopping by Racer s Hall on Saturday (January 21 st ). Even if you are not a rabbit hunter there will be good food, plenty of silent auction items, raffles, entertainment & more! Local Cancer Community Events & Opportunities: Hunting for a Cure Fundraising Event Benefitting SCCCF Saturday, January 21 st, Throughout the Day! Racer s Hall, W4408 Cty. Rd. C, Plymouth, WI Survive, Thrive & Be Fit: Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors! Wednesdays, January 25 th at 5:30P MOA/SCBS, 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan SCCCF Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Survivors on Snowshoes! Thursday, January 26 th at 3:30PM & 5:30PM Maywood Park, 3615 Mueller Rd., Sheboygan NOTE: The current conditions and forecast don t look good for snowshoeing so please contact Tim ( ) before heading out there! SCCCF Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Tai Chi Four Week Class! Wednesdays, February 1 st to 22 nd at 5:30P MOA/SCBS, 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan Survive, Thrive & Be Fit: Indoor Row Team Challenge February! Throughout the Month of February Look Good, Feel Better Monday, February 6 th at 10AM MOA/SCBS, 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan TLC Survivorship Can Be Fun: Kettle Karvers Klub Workshop! Tuesday, February 7 th 5P - Social, 6P - Workshop MOA/SCBS, 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan SCCCF Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Pickleball Play & Survivors on Snowshoes! Saturday, February 11 th from 9AM to NOON! Pigeon River Elem. School, 3508 N. 21 st St., Sheboygan NOTE: Regardless of snow conditions Pickleball will take place in the gymnasium! Living Beyond Prostate Cancer Monday, February 13 th at 7PM MOA/SCBS, 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan TLC Survivorship Session: One of the Great Puzzles of Life! Tuesday, February 21 st at 6P MOA/SCBS, 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan Tim E. Renzelmann trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com MOA/SCBS Cancer Coach ( ) SCCCF Vice President ( SCCCF)

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5 Survive, Thrive & Be Fit! Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors! Wednesday Nights January 4 th, 11 th, 18 th & 25 th at 5:30PM MOA/SCBS Second Floor Conference Room 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan Area cancer survivors are encouraged to experience the benefits of this fun and popular gentle yoga class! These FREE sessions will include gentle stretching, breathing and meditation to bring some peace, healing and relaxation to the mind and body. No experience necessary. Teacher: Katie Boge, CYT Space is limited! Pre-registration is strongly recommended! For more info: or trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com The Sheboygan County Cancer Care Fund is a Beacon of Hope for cancer patients and survivors of Sheboygan County, offering financial Gestures and healthy Survive, Thrive & Be Fit activities to eligible community members! To learn more: visit or call

6 Survive, Thrive & Be Fit! Survivors on Snowshoes Thursday, January 26th Maywood Environmental Park 3615 Mueller Road, Sheboygan Maywood Environmental Park will keep the doors to the Ecology Center open for us to warm up and enjoy some hot cocoa! 3:30PM Sunset Snowshoe Session 5:30PM Candlelight Snowshoe Session Join us as we snowshoe the trails of Maywood Environmental Park. No experience is necessary. A limited supply of snowshoes are available. Please dress appropriately! RSVP is always appreciated! To reserve snowshoes contact Tim: or trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com. Ask About SCCCF s: - Helpful Gestures - Healthy Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Opportunities

7 Survive, Thrive & Be Fit! Introduction to Tai Chi With Vicki Menuge Wednesdays, February 1 st to 22 nd! 5:30PM to 6:30PM MOA/SCBS 2 nd Floor Conference Room 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan (on the St. Nicholas Hospital Campus) Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art form often referred to as the practice of "meditation in motion." The gentle, flowing movements in Tai Chi promote relaxation, stress relief and conscious awareness of the present moment. Tai Chi may help reduce stress, depression and anxiety, improve your balance and coordination, lower your blood pressure, promote better sleep and more. Because it is a gentle, low-impact exercise, Tai Chi is generally suitable for people of any level of physical fitness. This is an introductory four-week class - no experience required! RSVP by calling or trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com Ask About SCCCF s: - Helpful Gestures - Healthy Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Opportunities

8 Survive, Thrive & Be Fit! Indoor Row Team Challenge #4: February One Structured Workout Per Week This month we will be challenged with different structured row workouts throughout the month. In addition to preparing us for next month s second annual Lake Michigan Crossing (scheduled for Saturday, March 11 th ) these workouts will expose us to the many different ways to train on a row machine. Team members will receive a list of 24 detailed sample workouts. When rowing throughout the month, survivor-athletes may choose from any of the 24 workouts. At our scheduled Team Sessions we will do Workout #1. Rowers who complete at least one different workout per week will complete the challenge! NOTE: Concept2 ergometers are located at the Sheboygan YMCA (3), Sheboygan Falls YMCA (1), Sports Core (2) and North High School Fitness Center (2). NOTE: Membership requirements/fees may apply. Team Sessions: SHEBOYGAN YMCA Tuesday, 2/7 6A to 7A Monday, 2/13 7P to 8P 812 Broughton Dr. Thursday, 2/23 10A to 11AM To learn more about the Indoor Row Team or become a member contact Tim! For More Information: Contact Tim at or trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com

9 Look Good Feel Better Helping Women with Cancer During cancer treatment, Look Good Feel Better volunteer beauty professionals help you with: St. Nicholas Hospital N Taylor Dr. Sheboygan, WI Skin care and makeup application Tips on wig selection and wig care Dry skin, discolored nails Scarves, turbans, and hats Style tips (video) Session Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Mon. 2/6/17 Mon. 4/3/17 Mon. 6/5/17 Mon. 8/7/17 Mon. 10/2/17 Mon. 12/4/17 Please call ACS at to register for a Look Good Feel Better workshop! For more information about Look Good Feel Better, visit our website at lookgoodfeelbetter.org, call us toll free at LOOK (5665), or contact your local American Cancer Society office. Look Good Feel Better is a registered trademark of the Personal Care Products Council Foundation Personal Care Products Council Foundation No Rev. 11/14 Photography by Chester Simpson

10 MATTHEWS ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES Together we Live with Cancer! SHEBOYGAN CANCER & BLOOD SPECIALISTS Survivorship Can Be Fun: Kettle Karvers Klub Workshop Tuesday, February 7 th 5PM to 6PM: Meet, Greet & Eat 6 PM: Workshop Begins Give a man a fish and he ll eat for a day! Teach a man to carve a fish and he can enjoy himself for the rest of his life! Back by popular demand for the fourth straight year, the Kettle Karvers Klub will be offering this FREE onenight woodcarving workshop! No experience required only a willing spirit! All supplies/materials for the pictured Fish Key Chain provided! Food & Refreshments Provided! You are invited to bring a dish to pass! RSVP by February 2 nd REQUIRED call Tim at ! LOCATION: Matthews Oncology Associates Sheboygan Cancer & Blood Specialists 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan Second Floor Conference Room Call (Ask for Tim) for more information!

11 Survive, Thrive & Be Fit! Indoor + Outdoor FUN! Saturday, February 11 th 9AM to Noon Pigeon River Elementary School 3508 N. 21 st St. Sheboygan Join fellow cancer survivor-athletes for PICKLEBALL in the Pigeon River Gymnasium and/or SNOWSHOEING along the nearby Pigeon River! No experience necessary & equipment provided! Pickleball enthusiast Bruce Becker will provide instruction! Tim Renzelmann will lead the snowshoeing! Light snacks and beverages will be available! PLEASE CONTACT TIM TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT! Call or trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com The Sheboygan County Cancer Care Fund is a Beacon of Hope for cancer patients and survivors of Sheboygan County, offering financial Gestures and healthy Survive, Thrive & Be Fit activities to eligible community members! To learn more: visit or call

12 Living Beyond Prostate Cancer The Living Beyond Prostate Cancer program offers group support and education for men living with prostate cancer. Learn about prostate cancer, side effects, how to cope and more. The program meets the second Monday of every even month from 7 to 8 p.m. at Matthews Oncology Associates/Sheboygan Cancer & Blood Specialists, 1621 N. Taylor Drive (second floor conference room). For more information, call (920) or visit onefamilyevents.org. Registration is not required. SNS_CANCER /16

13 MATTHEWS ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES Together we Live with Cancer! SHEBOYGAN CANCER & BLOOD SPECIALISTS Survivorship Session: One of the GRAPES S APE + EIGHT (GREAT) Puzzles of Life! Tuesday, February 21 st at 6PM Life is GREAT!!! It can also be a bit of a puzzle! Join us for a variety of activities, exercises and discussion designed to put some of the right pieces of this puzzle in place! That s all I m saying you ll have to join us to solve the puzzle! NOTE: This idea came to me in a dream seriously! Light Refreshments Available. You may bring a dish, snack or dessert to pass. No Fee or Registration Required! RSVP Always Appreciated! LOCATION: Matthews Oncology Associates Sheboygan Cancer & Blood Specialists 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan Second Floor Conference Room Call (Ask for Tim) for more information!