The Local Cancer Community Update of

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1 The Local Cancer Community Update of Submitted by: Tim E. Renzelmann December 9, 2015 Stories of the Local Cancer Community An Exercise of Gratitude & Good Health by Area Cancer Survivors! Thursday, November 26 th - Sheboygan YMCA the sale of unique metal art cancer ribbon flowers - pink for breast cancer, lavender for all cancers! (see photo) NOTE: If you're interested in purchasing one these unique flowers (a great holiday gift idea for cancer survivors)... stop in at Designs by Dieter (108 Pine, Sheboygan Falls) where they are still available! Survivors & Co-survivors Making Sheboygan County the Healthiest Place to Survive Cancer! at the Thanksgiving Morning Run for the Kids at the Sheboygan YMCA! To learn more about the Sheboygan County Cancer Care Fund s Survive, Thrive & Be Fit activities and/or the Sheboygan YMCA s LIVESTRONG at the Y program, join us on December 31 st (see attached flyer)! Sheboygan Falls Main Street Chamber s Ladies Nite Out Donates to SCCCF! Hats On to Pigeon River Elementary School!!! The following letter, accompanying photos and a donation were received from Pigeon River Elementary School: "On October 27th and 28th the students at Pigeon River Elementary School wore a hat to make a difference in someone s life. October was Cancer Awareness Month and Pigeon River s Student Council wanted to kick off the school year by raising awareness and support families who are battling cancer. Thank you to the Sheboygan Falls Main Street Chamber's "Ladies Nite Out" for donating $1,000 to SCCCF (1st photo, L-R: Tim Renzelmann, Darryl Ottman, Kim Strysick, Shirl Breunig, Melissa Geisthardt, Dieter Stipe and Shelly Perronne)! PLUS an additonal $400 was donated by Dieter Stipe of Designs by Dieter through "Each student paid $1.00 or made a donation to wear a hat at school each day. By allowing hats to be worn on two different days, we were hoping to beat the previous

2 day s donations in support of the many families who are fighting cancer. "As a school, we were able to collect $ that we would like to donate to your foundation. We wanted the money to stay local so we can help the families in our community. We are very proud of the generosity our students have shown and we hope this money blesses many of the strong and brave families that are battling this disease." THANK YOU PIGEON RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! UPCOMING EVENTS/ACTIVITIES: TLC Survivorship Session: Annual Year End Gathering! Tuesday, December 15 th at 6P MOA/SCBS, 1621 N. Taylor Dr., 2 nd Fl. Conf. Rm. All area cancer patients/survivors and co-survivors are invited to join us on Tuesday, December 15th for our "Year End Gathering" of the Local Cancer Community (see flyer)! We will kick things off at 5PM with a "Meet, Greet & Eat" with food provided by the culinary experts and our friends at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. The program will begin at 6PM with introductions and will proceed with the healing that comes from the sharing of stories! Take this opportunity to gather with and meet others in the local cancer community, to help and to be helped by one another, to teach and to learn and to find your own kind of healing! RSVP ALWAYS APPRECIATED!!! See attached! (Please note date correction!) Photo from the 2014 Year-End Gathering! SCCCF Survive, Thrive & Be Fit: Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors! Monday, December 14 th at 5:30P Sheboygan YMCA, 812 Broughton Dr., Sheboygan Please check at the front desk upon arrival for the room location for this week s class! This is our final Monday night yoga session of 2015! Registered Survive, Thrive & Be Fit survivor-athletes who contact me in advance (call or send me an trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com) along with your T- shirt size (S, M, L or XL) will receive a FREE Survive, Thrive & Be Fit long-sleeve T-shirt (while supplies last)! See attached! SCCCF Survive, Thrive & Be Fit: Steps to Survivorship! Wednesdays, December through 23 rd, 5:30A to 7:30A Sheboygan South Fieldhouse Running Track I invite area cancer survivors & co-survivors to join me on Wednesday mornings to walk/jog/run! It s a great way to start out the day! See attached! SCCCF Survive, Thrive & Be Fit: Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors Welcoming the Winter Solstice Saturday, December 19 th at 8:30A MOA/SCBS, 1621 N. Taylor Dr., 2 nd Fl. Conf. Rm. Join us for this special Saturday morning yoga opportunity! REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Current list of registered participants (limited to 14): Chris B., Leah H., Judy K., Felicia S., Bonnie G., Judy R., Janet S. See attached and REGISTER NOW by calling or ing Tim! If this first session fills up we will offer a 2 nd session beginning at 10:30A. NOTE: Katie has indicated that she has something special planned for us including a healthy snack from 10 to 10:30AM! SCCCF Survive, Thrive & Be Fit: Making Sheboygan the Healthiest Place to Survive Cancer Gathering! Thursday, December 31 st from 11:00A to 1P Sheboygan YMCA, 812 Broughton Dr., Sheboygan All area cancer patients and survivors are invited to join us for one more opportunity to Survive, Thrive & Be Fit in 2015! You can choose to walk, jog or run along the lakefront or utilize the YMCA s wonderful workout facilities including the Lakeview Center, locker rooms, sauna and more! Then stick around for a healthy snack and some fellowship. See attached! Yoga on the Lake Offers Yoga Nidra Class to Kick Off the New Year! Sunday, January 3 rd, Yoga on the Lake, Kohler Jessica Kohn, CYT, RYT along with Yoga on the Lake is offering this GREAT yoga opportunities to kick off your new year with proceeds benefitting the Sheboygan County Cancer Care Fund! Jessica will lead us (and the Beacon of Hope mascot) on a donation-based Yoga Nidra class that will include minutes of guided meditation on Sunday, January 3 rd at 6:15PM! See attached! 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 at the Local Cancer Community Year-End Gathering! Tuesday, December 15 th 4:15PM: Optional Casual Walk (weather permitting)! 5PM: Meet & Greet w/ Food & Beverages A special year-end treat of delicious and healthy hors d oeuvres specially prepared just for us by the culinary experts from the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice! 6PM: Survivorship Session Begins A casual year-end gathering to connect with others through the sharing of stories and photos of the year gone by and looking ahead to the year to come. NOTE: If you have a story and/or a photo or two to share let me know (send digital photos to trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com) RSVP by 12/10 Especially Appreciated (for food order)! 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 Survive, Thrive & Be Fit! Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors! Monday Nights at from 5:30 to 6:30PM September 14 th through December 14 th!!! Sheboygan YMCA Multi Purpose Room 812 Broughton 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. Cancer patients and survivors must register in advance for The Sheboygan County Cancer Care Fund s Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Program by contacting Tim at or trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com! Ask About SCCCF s: - Helpful Gestures - Healthy Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Opportunities Additional Support Provided By

5 Survive, Thrive & Be Fit! Here is an early morning opportunity despite the cold, dark mornings for some Steps to Survivorship! Wednesday Mornings from 5:15A to 7:45A Sheboygan South High School Indoor Fieldhouse Track December 2 nd, 9 th, 16 th & 23 rd! (Watch for 2016 dates based on interest & participation) Walk Jog Run! A couple laps A couple miles A couple hours! Look for the Making Sheboygan County the Healthiest Place to Survive Cancer! sign and log your laps! The indoor running tracks at both South High School and North High School are open to walkers and runner most mornings between 5:15AM and 7:45AM. There is no fee. Consult the Sheboygan Area Community Recreation Department calendar at Ask About SCCCF s: - Helpful Gestures - Healthy Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Opportunities Additional Support Provided By

6 Survive, Thrive & Be Fit! Welcoming the Winter Solstice with Yoga! Saturday, December 19 th at 8:30AM MOA/SCBS 2 nd Floor Conference Room, 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan Area cancer patients and survivors are invited to join us as we welcome the Winter Solstice with this special yoga session led by Katie Presutti, CYT! FREE! Space is Limited! Exclusively for Cancer Survivors! Co-survivors may attend if space allows! RSVP by December 11 th to Reserve a Spot! Muffins & Juice Available between 9:30AM to 10:00AM! A 10AM session may be scheduled if the first session fills! RSVP: - Call trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com - Deadline: December 11 th Additional Support Provided By

7 Survive, Thrive & Be Fit! Thursday, December 31 st Sheboygan YMCA 812 Broughton Drive, Sheboygan Area cancer survivors & co-survivors are invited to Survive, Thrive & Be Fit! together one last time in 2015!!! Walk, jog or run along the lakefront or utilize the YMCA s wonderful workout facilities including the Lakeview Center, locker rooms, sauna & more! What a great way to end the year! 11:00AM: Check-in & Introductions YMCA Conference Room! 11:30AM: Time to Work Out Something for everyone! 12:30PM: Post Workout/Year-End Gathering Includes: Snacks, a look back at 2015 and a look ahead to 2016! For More Info: Call Tim E. Renzelmann Have you (or someone you know) experienced cancer? Interested in learning more about the resources and opportunities in the local cancer community? JOIN US And learn more about SCCCF s Helpful Financial Gestures and Healthy Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Activities & Adventures! Additional Support Provided By

8 Kick Off the New Year With a Healthy Practice of NIDRA YOGA For a GREAT CAUSE! Sunday, January 3 rd at 6:15PM Jessica Kohn, CYT - Yoga on the Lake, Kohler Join us for this donation-based yoga session and do something good for yourself while helping those in our community who are experiencing cancer! Nidra is a Sanskrit word which means wakeful sleep, or conscious relaxation. It is an ancient practice which systematically induces complete mental, physical, and emotional relaxation. All Levels are welcome. Please bring a blanket and pillow. Please call Yoga on the Lake ( ) to pre-register. Proceeds benefit the Sheboygan County Cancer Care Fund! For more information, call or visit