The Local Cancer Community Update of

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1 The Local Cancer Community Update of Submitted by: Tim E. Renzelmann October 24 th, 2016 Stories of the Local Cancer Community: Laughter May Not Always Be The Best Response to Cancer Or Is It? It probably wasn t what the couple that attended our TLC Survivorship Session for the first time was expecting! It all started out pretty routinely as Aaron Covey, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, talked to us about the benefits of laughter, stating that the average child laughs several hundred times during the day and most adults only laugh 7 to 10 times! crying. Laughter may not always be an appropriate response to cancer So but this was a good reminder to all that every moment of every day in every situation we have a choice to laugh or not to laugh! Laughter is good medicine! It may not make the cancer go away but it can help us better cope. By the end of the night he had many of us literally rolling on the floor laughing! Before long, he had many of us standing in the middle of the room doing some laughter exercises ( Ha-ha, Ho-ho-ho!) At first it was a little awkward (at least for me) to force myself to laugh only for the sake of laughing but before long that forced laughter turned to genuine laughter and I found myself laughing at the fact that we were laughing! Yep laughter is indeed contagious. We all have our humorous cancer-related stories but cancer is not always a laughing matter. And sometimes, as we find ourselves faced with the challenges of cancer, all we can do is laugh in order to keep us from Even those who, for reasons of their own, chose not to participate in all the activities certainly seemed to both smile and laugh throughout the night! Watch for future Laughter Yoga sessions! Join us at next month s TLC Survivorship Session as we celebrate the month of Thanksgiving with a one-night Gratitude Retreat on Tuesday, November 15 th at 6PM! TLC Survivorship Can Be Fun! Wanna Color Together? Mary Schueller, RN recently sent me an article on the Art of Coping that states, Recent studies propose that the crayons we put away in our youth, in an effort to be perceived as grown up, may in fact help us as adults as a form of relaxation. She suggested a Coloring Book Night! Sounds like fun! It might be as simple as scheduling a time and place and providing a few supplies, or if any of you have a special interest in or some experience with adult coloring and would like to help make this happen please let me know! NOTE: If you have any questions, comments, ideas or are interested in getting active in the local cancer community in any way I d love to hear from you!

2 SCCCF Survive, Thrive & Be Fit: Annual Interest Survey! Survive, Thrive & Be Fit/YMCA Indoor Row Team Organizational Meeting! RESCHEDULED: Thursday, October 27 th at 6:30P MOA/SCBS, 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan Once again I am asking all area cancer patients and survivors (especially those who have participated or are interested in participating in SCCCF Survive, Thrive & Be Fit activities) to complete a survey from which I hope to gain a better understanding of what activities local cancer patients and survivors are most interested in and to use as I plan for events and activities in 2017! Upcoming Events & Opportunities of the Local Cancer Community: A Casual Walk with Friends! Wednesday, October 26 th at 5:30PM Kay Baumann s House, W6941 Kettleview Rd. Organized by Kay Bauman (one of SCCCF s ST&BF survivor-athletes). See attached for details! Survive, Thrive & Be Fit: Next Four- Week Class Begins October 27 th! Thursdays, October 27 th to November 17th at 5:30PM MOA/SCBS (2 nd Floor), 1621 N. Taylor Dr., Sheboygan Above: Participants in the recently completed four-week yoga session! The next four-week yoga class is scheduled for Thursday evenings from 5:30P to 6:30P from October 27 th to November 17 th! You are invited to join us for what is sure to become The best part of Thursdays during this time!!! See attached! In March of 2016 these nineteen cancer survivors rowed a distance equal to crossing Lake Michigan in one day! Come join us to learn more about the sport of indoor rowing opportunities for cancer patients and survivors at the Sheboygan & Sheboygan Falls YMCAs and to discuss and brainstorm ST&BF Row Team opportunities in the months ahead! The Beacon of Hope Challenges Area Cancer Patients & Survivors to Survive, Thrive & Be Fit at the Road America Walk/Run! Saturday, October 29 th at 10A Road America Track, Elkhart Lake Area cancer patients, survivors and co-survivors are invited to join SCCCF s Survive, Thrive & Be Fit survivor-athletes and LIVESTRONG at the Y alumni just before the start of this year s Road America Walk/Run on Saturday, October 29 th! Immediately following the Survivor Photo which will take place at 9:30AM at the Survivor Tent (located near the main registration tent) look for SCCCF s Making Sheboygan County the Healthiest Place to Survive Cancer banner and/or the Beacon of Hope Mascot! From here we will make our way to the starting line where you can opt to walk/run on your own or buddy up with fellow survivor-athletes and/or co-survivors! I hope those of you who have earned your ST&BF T-shirt will wear it with pride!!! Tim E. Renzelmann MOA/SCBS Cancer Coach ( ) SCCCF Vice President ( SCCCF) trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com

3 MATTHEWS ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES Together we Live with Cancer! SHEBOYGAN CANCER & BLOOD SPECIALISTS Survivorship Session: A Gratitude Retreat! Tuesday, November 15 th 6PM The benefits of practicing gratitude are nearly endless. People who regularly practice gratitude by taking time to notice and reflect upon the things they're thankful for experience more positive emotions, feel more alive, sleep better, express more compassion and kindness, and even have stronger immune systems. Join us for this One-Night Gratitude Retreat! No FEE or Registration Required. RSVP Always Appreciated. 5:00PM - ST&BF Steps to Survivorship Walk (1-2 miles) Meet at front entrance at 5P! Light Refreshments Available. You may bring a dish, snack or dessert to pass. LOCATION: Matthews Oncology Associates Sheboygan Cancer & Blood Specialists 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan Second Floor Conference Room Call (Ask for Tim) for more information!

4 Name (Optional): Check One: Cancer Survivor Co-survivor Activity: Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors (2010): Introductory Class and/or Monday Night Class at YMCA. UP/DOWN the River WITH a Paddle (2011): Kayak or canoe opportunities on the Sheboygan River. Survivors on Snowshoes (2012): Various locations throughout the winter season. Steps to Survivorship (2012): Group walks/runs at various locations. Hiking Along the Cancer Journey Day Hikes (2012): Day Hikes on nearby trails. Active Survivors of Sheboygan (2013): Monthly exercise logs. Hiking Along the Cancer Journey Backpacking (2013): Multi-Day Backpack Adventures. Survivorship Through the Lens (2013): Outdoor photography workshops and field trips. DISCovering DISC Golf (2014): Non-competitive disc golf course opportunities on simple beginner courses. Tai Chi (2015): Introductory Workshop (next workshop to begin in early 2017) Indoor Row Team (2016): Individual and team rowing challenges and opportunities. Pickleball (2016): Casual and non-competitive Are you a past participant? Indicate your level of interest to participate in 2017: (0 = no interest, 10 = great interest) opportunities for beginners to advanced. Additional Comments (i.e., What activities would you like to see offered?): Phone (Optional): Comments: Return Questionnaire to: SCCCF, 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Suite 100, Sheboygan, WI or trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com

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6 Survive, Thrive & Be Fit! Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors! Thursday Nights October 27 th, November 3 rd, 10 th & 17 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 program! 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! Attendance is required to guarantee a mat from week to week! 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

7 Survive, Thrive & Be Fit! Join the Indoor Row Team Training & Team Challenges! Above: In March of 2016 the Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Indoor Row Team s survivor-athletes completed its first challenge of crossing Lake Michigan! The Benefits of Indoor Rowing: Almost anyone can do it for fun, fitness or competition! Total body workout an amazing cardio workout that works many major muscle groups. Low impact for comfortable and injury-free activity. Easy to learn the basics can be learned in a few minutes. You control the intensity resistance, time and pace. INFORMATIONAL MEETING & Concept2 Erg (Rowing Machine) Demonstration Thursday, October 27 th at 6:30PM MOA/SCBS, 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan 2 nd Fl. Conf. Rm. Immediately Following Yoga Why not join us for both??? Join us to learn more about rowing opportunities at the Sheboygan & Sheboygan Falls YMCA and to discuss and brainstorm possible rowing opportunities and team and individual challenges in the months ahead! For More Information: Contact Tim at or trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com