The Local Cancer Community Update of

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1 The Local Cancer Community Update of Submitted by: Tim E. Renzelmann January 5, 2016 Stories of the Local Cancer Community Let s Together in 2016! A small but dedicated group of eight cancer survivors and co-survivors assembled at the YMCA on New Year s Eve Day for a Year-End Gathering to share in some of Survive, Thrive & Be Fit accomplishments of the year gone by and plans for the year ahead while Making Sheboygan County the Healthiest Place to Survive Cancer! Following the gathering, half of us enjoyed an impromptu snowshoe hike along the Lake Michigan beach and shoreline! Bill & Terri Y. along with Kathy B. enjoy an impromptu snowshoe along the Lake Michigan Shoreline on New Year s Eve day following the SCCCF s Survive, Thrive & Be Fit! Year-end Gathering on New Year s Eve day! If you want to make 2016 the best year it can be now is the time to consider getting active in the local cancer community and joining SCCCF s Survive, Thrive & Be Fit activities - FREE opportunities available to cancer survivors in the local cancer community: Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors Monday Night Class Starts on January 11th Introductory Class February 8 th to 22 nd Morning Class Thursdays, March 3 rd to 31 st Survivors on Snowshoes Snowshoeing on the UW Campus Wednesday, January 20 th from 4 to 6P Monday, February 1 st from 4 to 6 P Snowshoeing at Maywood Environmental Park Saturday, February 6 th from 9:00 to 10:20A Followed by Presentation by David Kuckuk Family Snowshoe Hike at Camp Y-Koda Sunday, February 28 th from 1 to 3P Steps to Survivorship Walk/Jog at Sheboygan South High Fieldhouse Track Wednesdays thru March 30 th from 5:30A to 7:00A Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Recognition Night Guest Speaker: Dr. Mark Bettag Tuesday, February 23 rd See attached flyers for details of these events! Active Survivors of Sheboygan Current Active Survivors of Sheboygan are encouraged to continue submitting your complete A.S.S. Logs at the end of each month. Printable 2016 log sheets are available at /get-active. Additionally, we are working on an excel version that can be submitted via (Thanks Kathy B.). Be sure to join us on Tuesday, February 23 rd for a Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Recognition Night where you can share your stories and accomplishments, be recognized for your efforts and learn about exciting opportunities in 2016! Current Active Survivors of Sheboygan Survivor Athletes will be our guests of honor, but all area survivors/co-survivors are invited to hear Dr. Mark Bettag s presentation, Climbing the Summit to Adventure! See attached. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA! In addition to all of the FREE SCCCF Survive, Thrive & Be Fit! activities that take place, area cancer survivors are strongly encouraged to participate in the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program offered by the Sheboygan County YMCA. This FREE physical activity and wellness program is designed to help adult cancer survivors achieve their health goals. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA instructors have undergone specialized training in the elements of cancer, post rehab exercise and supportive care. LIVESTRONG was an answer to my

2 prayers, says LIVESTRONG alum and Survive, Thrive & Be Fit survivor athlete participant Kathy Burch (see photo on previous page). The program inspired and empowered me to become motivated to regain my health/energy through exercise, laughter, compassion and support. It gave me a new outlook on life. For more information on LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, call , ext Year-end Survey! I want to say THANK YOU to those who have already completed and submitted the survey (attached). If you have participated in or interested in participating in SCCCF s Survive, Thrive & Be Fit activities and adventures please consider taking a few minutes to complete the attached survey! The Best of the Local Cancer Community Coming Soon! I hope to have a compilation of some of my favorite stories of the local cancer community from 2015 out in the next few days! Upcoming Events & Opportunities Although not all of the dates and times have been finalized I wanted to share as much as I can about upcoming opportunities in the local cancer community so you can plan accordingly! Please note that some events listed are on-going or contain multiple meeting dates. Watch future updates for more opportunities! Steps to Survivorship! Wednesdays, 5:30A to 7:00A (through March) Sheboygan South High School Fieldhouse Track Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors! Monday Night Class Resumes Jan. 11 th at 5:30PM YMCA, 812 Broughton Drive, Sheboygan TLC Survivorship Can Be Fun Post Holiday BINGO Night! Thursday, January 14th at 5:15P/6:00PM MOA/SCBS, 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan TLC Survivorship Session The Needs of Cancer Patients & Survivors! Thursday, January 19th at 6:00PM MOA/SCBS, 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan Survivors on Snowshoes! Wednesday, January 20 th & February 1 st from 4P to 6P! UW Sheboygan Campus Survivors on Snowshoes with Presentation by David Kuckuk of Maywood Environmental Park Saturday, February 6 th from 9:00A to 10:20A and 10:30 PRESENTATION: 1,000 Miles on the Ice Age Trail Maywood Environmental Park, Sheboygan Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors! Intro Class Mondays at 5:30P, February 8 th to 22nd MOA/SCBS, 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan TLC Survivorship Session Tuesday, February 16 th at 6:00PM MOA/SCBS, 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan Watch for details! Active Survivors of Sheboygan Team Meeting with a Special Presentation by Dr. Mark Bettag! Tuesday, February 23 rd at 5PM (Presentation at 6P) Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors Thursday Morning Class, 9:30A to 10:30AM March 3 rd to March 31st MOA/SCBS, 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan TLC Survivorship Can Be Fun: A Night with the Kettle Karvers Klub Tuesday, March 8 th (Evening) MOA/SCBS, 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan Watch for details! Tim E. Renzelmann MOA/SCBS Cancer Coach ( ) SCCCF Vice President ( SCCCF) trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com

3 Name (Optional): Check One: Cancer Survivor Co-survivor Activity: Active Survivors of Sheboygan: Completing and submitting exercise logs each month to qualify. Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors: Introductory Class and/or Monday Night Class at YMCA. Steps to Survivorship: Group walks (YMCA, Lakefront, MOA/SCBS, Road America Track, SHS Fieldhouse, etc.) Are you a past participant? Indicate your level of interest to participate in 2016: (0 = no interest, 10 = great interest) Hiking Along the Cancer Journey: Trail Hikes (Day Hikes) on Black River Trail, Ice Age Trail, etc. Hiking Along the Cancer Journey: Multi Day Backpacking Trips. UP/DOWN the River WITH a Paddle: Kayak or canoe opportunities on the Sheboygan River. Survivors on Snowshoes: Various locations throughout the winter season. DISCovering DISC Golf: Non-competitive disc golf course opportunities on simple beginner courses. Tai Chi: Periodic Introductory Workshop Phone (Optional): Comments: Hoop Dance: Periodic Introductory Workshop Survivorship Through the Lens: Outdoor photography workshops and field trips. Mini Retreat(s): Activities may include hiking, paddling, yoga, ropes course/climbing wall, at Camp Y-Koda Additional Comments (i.e., What activities would you like to see offered?): Return Questionnaire to: SCCCF, 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Suite 100, Sheboygan, WI or trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com

4 Here is an early morning opportunity despite the cold, dark mornings for some safe and healthy Steps to Survivorship! Wednesday Mornings 5:30 am to 7:30 am through March 25 th Sheboygan South High School Indoor Fieldhouse Track Walk Jog Run! A couple laps A couple miles A couple hours! Note from Tim: I will plan on being there to greet you every Wednesday but I ask that you contact me in advance if you plan to attend ( or trenzelmann@physhelathnet.com). On dates with no confirmed interest, event may be cancelled. 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

5 Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors! Monday Nights at 5:30PM January 11 th through May 23 rd 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 In Cooperation with Sheboygan County YMCA

6 MATTHEWS ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES Together we Live with Cancer! SHEBOYGAN CANCER & BLOOD SPECIALISTS TLC s Survivorship Can Be Fun Post Holiday White Elephant Gift BINGO Thursday, January 14 th 5:15 PM: Meet, Greet & Eat! You are invited to bring a favorite dish or treat to pass! 6:00 PM: Playtime! Most of us may receive a gift or two over the Holidays that we don t need or don t know what to do with. Here s your chance to pass that gift on to another in a fun way! Wrap or bag that gift (feel free to label the gift with a clue according to who might especially appreciate the gift i.e., male, female or chocolate lover ) and we will put it out on the PRIZE TABLE and play some TLC BINGO! RSVP by January 11 th (Call Tim at ) 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!

7 MATTHEWS ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES Together we Live with Cancer! SHEBOYGAN CANCER & BLOOD SPECIALISTS Survivorship Session: The Needs of Cancer Patients & Survivors! Tuesday, January 19 th 5:15PM: Casual Walk (Optional and if weather allows) 6:00PM: Survivorship Session Begins Join us as we look at the many met and unmet needs (medical, informational, emotional, spiritual and practical) of cancer patients and survivors. We will discuss how these needs relate to our overall well-being, consider how our needs change as we move along our personal journeys and explore ways to insure that these needs are adequately met. 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!

8 Survivors on Snowshoes Mark Your Calendar for These Snowshoeing Opportunities! Snowshoeing on the UW-Sheboygan Campus Wednesday, January 20 th from 4P to 6PM Monday, February 1 st from 4P to 6PM We will meet near the entrance of the UW-Sheboygan Physical Education Building (restrooms available inside) before snowshoeing on the campus. Snowshoeing at Maywood Environmental Park Saturday, February 6 th from 9A to 10:20A Snowshoe the trails of the Maywood Environmental Park then enjoy an indoor presentation by David Kuckuk, Park Director, chronicling his sixmonth, 1,000-mile backpack trip of the Ice Age Trail. Family Snowshoe Hike at Camp Y-Koda Sunday, February 28 th from 1PM to 3PM Bring the whole family for a snowshoe hike around Camp Y-Koda and then relax around a fire with a cup of hot chocolate or apple cider. NOTE: RSVP REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS Contact Tim at or trenzelmann@physhealthent.com Ask About SCCCF s: - Helpful Gestures - Healthy Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Opportunities Additional Support Provided By

9 Survivors on Snowshoes Saturday, February 6 th Maywood Environmental Park Followed by an Indoor Presentation by David Kuckuk, Park Director! 9:00AM to 10:20AM - SNOWSHOWING: Snowshoe the trails of the Maywood Environmental Park. Snowshoes.available to pre-registered participants. Contact Tim ( or trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com) to register. 10:30AM to 11:30AM 1,000 miles on the Ice Age Trail David Kuckuk and Siberian Husky companion, Yukon, backpacked the 1,000-mile Ice Age Trail to engage students in learning about Wisconsin s glacial geology, flora and fauna. Their six-week adventure provided many challenges and rewards, including Yukon s introduction to the Wisconsin Veterinarian Pet Hall of Fame. Slides, stories and equipment will be used to detail this fascinating adventure. Urban Backpacking Trip for Cancer Survivors Info Session Does 1,000 miles and six months on the Ice Age Trail sound a bit intimidating to you? Join us and learn more about a more modest two-day adventure for local cancer patients and survivors in the summer of 2016! Ask About SCCCF s: - Helpful Gestures - Healthy Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Opportunities Additional Support Provided By

10 Introductory Yoga for Cancer Patients & Survivors! Monday Nights at from 5:30 to 6:30PM February 8 th to February 22 nd MOA/SCBS 2 nd Floor Conference Room 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan (on the St. Nicholas Hospital Campus) This FREE gentle introductory class is designed for cancer patients currently in treatment, recently completing treatment, with little or no previous yoga experience or with health-related limitations. Cancer patients and survivors are welcome to bring a co-survivor (family member, friend, support person) with them. Certified Yoga Instructor Kaitlynn Kiela will lead the class! Registration Required: Contact Tim: or trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com Upon completion of this 3-week class, participants are encouraged to attend SCCCF s on-going Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors Monday Night Group that meets at the Sheboygan YMCA. Ask About SCCCF s: - Helpful Gestures - Healthy Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Opportunities Additional Support Provided By

11 Climbing the Summit of ADVENTURE! Tuesday, February 23 rd MOA/SCBS 2 nd Floor Conference Room 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan (on the St. Nicholas Hospital Campus) 5:00PM to 6:00PM - Casual Meet, Greet & Eat 6:00PM: Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Bettag Rock Climbing & Other Life Adventures! Dr. Mark Bettag, medical oncologist of Sheboygan Cancer & Blood Specialists will share stories and photos of some of his personal adventures, the role these adventures play in a healthy lifestyle, and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle for cancer patients & survivors! Survive Thrive & Be Fit Adventures & Adventurers! Following Dr. Bettag s talk we will take a quick look back at recent Survive, Thrive & Be Fit adventures and activities while recognizing and honoring the 2015 Active Survivors of Sheboygan! We will be honoring our 2015 Survivor Athletes but all area cancer patients/survivors are encouraged to attend! RSVP Greatly Appreciated Call Tim at by February 19 th! Ask About SCCCF s: - Helpful Gestures - Healthy Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Opportunities Additional Support Provided By

12 Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors! Thursday Mornings, March 3 rd to 31 st 9:30AM to 10:30 AM MOA/SCBS 2 nd 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. 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! RSVP REQUIRED: - Call trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com - Deadline: December 11 th Additional Support Provided By