Support, Education & Hope.

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1 FRIDAY THURSDAY 5 OCTOBER 1 WEDNESDAY TUESDAY MONDAY -8pm Life Beyond Cancer -:30 pm 3 10 Prostate Group -:30 pm -:30 pm 1-:30pm Thyroid Peer Group -pm 14 SATURDAY 13 INFO@CANCERSUPPORTANNARBOR.ORG CSC ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: Bonnie Dockham, LMSW, Executive Director Rosie Morrison, LLMSW, Program Director Beth Foley, MBA, Brides Project Director Erin Kelly, MSW, Development and Outreach Specialist Marcia Maier, Office Administrator CLINICAL FACILITATORS: Jane Deering, LMSW Lisbeth Harcourt, LMSW Mary Kozonis, LMSW Linda Langmore, LMSW Debra Mattison, LMSW Alena Williams, LLMSW Lauren Spencer, LLMSW Monday - Thursday: :00 am - 5:00 pm Friday: :00 am - 1:00 pm OFFICE HOURS: 8 THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY Wednesdays from 1:30-:00 pm OUR MISSION To ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. No experience or registration is needed! Instructor Donna McCauley works in many of these media and is here to help you explore. A variety of free supplies are available, or you can bring a project you re working on. Converse and create with your friends at the CSC! Expand your skills or try something new whether it be coloring, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch, zentangles, knitting, beading, or any other creative project that interests you. NO TAI CHI NEW: CREATIVE ENDEAVORS Blood Cancer Group Oncology Nutrition, Chelsea FORCE :30-8pm Third Wednesday of every month from -:30 pm CALENDAR OF FREE PROGRAMS September & October 1 Like all CSC support groups, Living with Cancer and Family and Friends are professionallyfacilitated and free of charge. Come as you are; no registration is required. Please contact Rosie Morrison, Program Director, at or rosie@cancersupportannarbor.org if you have any questions or if you re wondering which support group might be right for you. Cooking 4-pm Ovarian Group Living with Cancer Family and Friends SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 1 FREE PROGRAMS Living With Cancer is open to all people diagnosed with cancer. The group welcomes all cancer types and stages, focusing support from the moment of diagnosis up to about a year out of active treatment. The Family and Friends group meets at the same time and welcomes all loved ones of those living with cancer, whether or not your loved one attends the Living with Cancer group No one should face cancer alone. That s why the Cancer Support Community is expanding support group options to include monthly drop-in groups for all people diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones. If our weekly groups don t fit your schedule, or if monthly support is a better match for your needs, the new Living with Cancer or Family and Friends drop-in groups may be the perfect fit for you. 1 NEW: DROP-IN GROUPS FOR PATIENTS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS 30 Halloween Potluck 5-pm Living with Cancer :30-8pm Update on Gynecologic Cancers Family and Friends :30-8pm Non-Profit Org. U. S. Postage PAID Ann Arbor, MI Permit No.

2 there is support here WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS Weekly groups are available for those diagnosed with all types and stages of cancer, from diagnosis up to about a year out of active treatment, as well as their loved ones. New member meetings are required for enrollment in all weekly groups. To schedule, call Rosie at WEEKLY LIVING WITH CANCER GROUPS Mondays 11 am-1 pm Tuesdays -8 pm WEEKLY FAMILY AND FRIENDS GROUP Tuesdays -8 pm BI-WEEKLY AND MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS Bi-weekly and monthly drop-in groups do not require a new member meeting or a commitment to attend regularly. If you re wondering which monthly group might be the right fit for you, call Rosie at METASTATIC CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Bi-weekly, Second and Fourth Wednesday 10 am-1 pm BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Bi-weekly, Second and Fourth Wednesday -8 pm LIFE BEYOND CANCER: SURVIVORSHIP GROUP First Monday -:30 pm (meeting on second Monday in September due to Labor Day closure) PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP First Wednesday -:30 pm AFRICAN AMERICAN FELLOWSHIP Second Thursday -8 pm LIVING WITH CANCER GROUPS For those diagnosed with any type of cancer at any stage, from diagnosis up to about a year out of active treatment. At CSC: Third Wednesday -:30 pm At St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea: Second Monday 1-:30 pm, main Chelsea Hospital Conference Rm. C At St. Joseph Mercy Brighton: Fourth Tuesday -:30 pm, Brighton Cancer Center waiting area FAMILY AND FRIENDS MONTHLY GROUP For loved ones of those diagnosed with any type of cancer at any stage, from diagnosis up to about a year out of active treatment. Third Wednesday -:30 pm OVARIAN CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Third Wednesday -:30 pm BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Third Thursday -:30 pm SERIES SUPPORT GROUPS If you are interested in joining a series group, please contact Rosie at KID SUPPORT, TEEN TIME, & PARENTING SUPPORT This 4 week series offers support to kids, teens, and parents when cancer is in the family. Call to schedule. F.O.C.U.S.: FACING CANCER TOGETHER This -week program focuses on improving communication, emotional support, and quality of life for people with cancer and their care partners. Call to schedule. there is education here NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN PROSTATE CANCER Arvin K. George, MD, Michigan Medicine Learn about recent developments in screening, diagnosis, and treatment of prostate cancer, including fusion guided biopsy and focal therapy, with plenty of time for Q&A. Tuesday, September, -:30 pm RSVP TAKING CONTROL WITH ONCOLOGY NUTRITION At St. Joesph Mercy Chelsea Christian Calaguas, MPH, RD, CDE, St. Joseph Mercy Health Explore the ways in which nutrition interacts with cancer and its treatment, myths and misconceptions, and tips for maintaining a healthy diet that works for you during and after treatment. Registered Dietitian Christian Caluguas will offer time for discussion and Q&A. Thursday, October, -:30 pm at St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea RSVP UPDATE ON GYNECOLOGIC CANCERS Shitanshu Uppal, MD, Michigan Medicine This workshop will offer a discussion on gynecologic cancers, including current approaches and future directions for screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship care. Dr. Uppal will allow plenty of time for Q&A. Monday, October, -:30 pm RSVP there is wellness here COOKING FOR WELLNESS Learn nutritional information beneficial to people with cancer from a registered dietitian while experimenting with new recipes. RSVP Wednesday, September 13, 4- pm, Foods and Supplements for Breast Cancer Survivors Wednesday, October, 4- pm, The Benefits of Herbs GUIDED MEDITATION Calm the mind using relaxation techniques along with guided mindfulness meditation. Tuesdays 1-1 pm

3 YOGA Gentle, restorative yoga classes are offered at the Cancer Support Community and at offsite partner locations in Brighton, Canton, and Chelsea. At CSC: Tuesdays - pm Wednesdays 11 am-1:15 pm Fridays 11 am-1 pm At offsite partner locations: Mondays - at the St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Physical Therapy Gym Wednesdays - pm at the St. Joseph Mercy Canton Cancer Center Community Room Fridays - pm at the St. Joseph Mercy Brighton Cancer Center Community Room ZUMBA GOLD Enjoy a safe and effective total body workout in a party-like atmosphere. Select Thursdays 10:30-11:15 am TAI CHI Benefits include relaxation, energy building and improved balance. Mondays am KIDS KICKING CANCER Martial arts breathing, meditation and focus techniques that teach kids tools to reduce pain, fear, and anger. Open to children with cancer & their siblings, as well as children of a parent with cancer. Registration required at Thursdays 4:30-5:30 pm there is community here PEER DISCUSSION GROUPS Join others who are facing similar issues for a monthly discussion group. LYNCH SYNDROME/F.A.P. PEER DISCUSSION Third Thursday :30-8 pm THYROID CANCER PEER DISCUSSION Second Monday - pm F.O.R.C.E: FACING OUR RISK OF CANCER EMPOWERED For women diagnosed with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndromes. Meets quarterly; next meeting Thursday, October, :30-8 pm SOCIAL EVENTS BOWLING AT MAPLEWOOD LANES Let the good times roll with your friends from CSC! Lanes with and without bumpers will be available for all ages. Space is limited so sign up today! Saturday, September 30, -4 pm RSVP HALLOWEEN POTLUCK A CSC tradition! Bring your family and a dish to pass. Costumes are encouraged but not required! Tuesday, October 4, 5- pm RSVP FALL FUN AT WIARD S ORCHARD Enjoy the best of the season with us at Wiard s Orchard this October. Date TBD. Register now to save your spot, and we ll follow up with the details. RSVP CREATIVE ENDEAVORS No experience neded. Some supplies provided, or bring your own project. Every Wednesday 1:30- pm BREAST CANCER POTLUCK For anyone diagnosed with breast cancer. New day: First Wednesday -:30 pm. RSVP YOUNG ADULT POTLUCK For young adults diagnosed with cancer, survivors, friends and significant others. Meets quarterly; next meeting Monday, September, -:30 pm. RSVP there is hope here New to the Cancer Support Community? Join us for a brief new member meeting to learn about all the ways that this community can support you and your loved ones. Call to learn more. OFFSITE PROGRAMS At St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea: YOGA: Mondays - pm LIVING WITH CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Second Monday 1-:30 pm TAKING CONTROL WITH ONCOLOGY NUTRITION: October, -:30 pm RSVP At St. Joseph Mercy Brighton: YOGA: Fridays - pm LIVING WITH CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Fourth Tuesday -:30 pm At St. Joseph Mercy Canton: YOGA: Wednesdays - pm

4 SEPTEMBER 1 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 CLOSED NO ZUMBA Yoga 11am-1 pm Prostate Group 1-:30pm Thyroid Peer Group -pm Life Beyond Cancer New Developments in Prostate Cancer Cooking 4-pm Ovarian Group Living with Cancer Family and Friends -8pm Blood Cancer Group Young Adult Potluck Creative Endeavors1:30-pm NO ZUMBA Bowling at Maplewood Lanes -4pm 8 30

5 SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 1 FREE PROGRAMS INFO@CANCERSUPPORTANNARBOR.ORG 4 FORCE :30-8pm Halloween Potluck 5-pm Living with Cancer :30-8pm Family and Friends :30-8pm 1 CSC ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: Bonnie Dockham, LMSW, Executive Director Rosie Morrison, LLMSW, Program Director Beth Foley, MBA, Brides Project Director Erin Kelly, MSW, Development and Outreach Specialist Marcia Maier, Office Administrator CLINICAL FACILITATORS: Jane Deering, LMSW Lisbeth Harcourt, LMSW Mary Kozonis, LMSW Linda Langmore, LMSW Debra Mattison, LMSW Alena Williams, LLMSW Lauren Spencer, LLMSW 11 Monday - Thursday: :00 am - 5:00 pm Friday: :00 am - 1:00 pm 1 Cooking 4-pm Ovarian Group Living with Cancer Family and Friends 5 OFFICE HOURS: 4 THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY 10 FRIDAY Wednesdays from 1:30-:00 pm NO TAI CHI THURSDAY OUR MISSION To ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. 1 Prostate Group -:30 pm -:30 pm No experience or registration is needed! Instructor Donna McCauley works in many of these media and is here to help you explore. A variety of free supplies are available, or you can bring a project you re working on. Converse and create with your friends at the CSC! Expand your skills or try something new whether it be coloring, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch, zentangles, knitting, beading, or any other creative project that interests you. 1-:30pm Thyroid Peer Group -pm NEW: CREATIVE ENDEAVORS 3 Third Wednesday of every month from -:30 pm 30 WEDNESDAY CALENDAR OF FREE PROGRAMS Like all CSC support groups, Living with Cancer and Family and Friends are professionallyfacilitated and free of charge. Come as you are; no registration is required. Please contact Rosie Morrison, Program Director, at or rosie@cancersupportannarbor.org if you have any questions or if you re wondering which support group might be right for you. TUESDAY Living With Cancer is open to all people diagnosed with cancer. The group welcomes all cancer types and stages, focusing support from the moment of diagnosis up to about a year out of active treatment. The Family and Friends group meets at the same time and welcomes all loved ones of those living with cancer, whether or not your loved one attends the Living with Cancer group. No one should face cancer alone. That s why the Cancer Support Community is expanding support group options to include monthly drop-in groups for all people diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones. If our weekly groups don t fit your schedule, or if monthly support is a better match for your needs, the new Living with Cancer or Family and Friends drop-in groups may be the perfect fit for you. Update on Gynecologic Cancers NEW: DROP-IN GROUPS FOR PATIENTS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS Life Beyond Cancer -:30 pm September & October 1 MONDAY Non-Profit Org. U. S. Postage PAID Ann Arbor, MI Permit No. OCTOBER 1 SATURDAY -8pm Blood Cancer Group Oncology Nutrition, Chelsea

6 FRIDAY THURSDAY 5 OCTOBER 1 WEDNESDAY TUESDAY MONDAY -8pm Life Beyond Cancer -:30 pm 3 10 Prostate Group -:30 pm -:30 pm 1-:30pm Thyroid Peer Group -pm 14 SATURDAY 13 INFO@CANCERSUPPORTANNARBOR.ORG CSC ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: Bonnie Dockham, LMSW, Executive Director Rosie Morrison, LLMSW, Program Director Beth Foley, MBA, Brides Project Director Erin Kelly, MSW, Development and Outreach Specialist Marcia Maier, Office Administrator CLINICAL FACILITATORS: Jane Deering, LMSW Lisbeth Harcourt, LMSW Mary Kozonis, LMSW Linda Langmore, LMSW Debra Mattison, LMSW Alena Williams, LLMSW Lauren Spencer, LLMSW Monday - Thursday: :00 am - 5:00 pm Friday: :00 am - 1:00 pm OFFICE HOURS: 8 THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY Wednesdays from 1:30-:00 pm OUR MISSION To ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. No experience or registration is needed! Instructor Donna McCauley works in many of these media and is here to help you explore. A variety of free supplies are available, or you can bring a project you re working on. Converse and create with your friends at the CSC! Expand your skills or try something new whether it be coloring, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch, zentangles, knitting, beading, or any other creative project that interests you. NO TAI CHI NEW: CREATIVE ENDEAVORS Blood Cancer Group Oncology Nutrition, Chelsea FORCE :30-8pm Third Wednesday of every month from -:30 pm CALENDAR OF FREE PROGRAMS September & October 1 Like all CSC support groups, Living with Cancer and Family and Friends are professionallyfacilitated and free of charge. Come as you are; no registration is required. Please contact Rosie Morrison, Program Director, at or rosie@cancersupportannarbor.org if you have any questions or if you re wondering which support group might be right for you. Cooking 4-pm Ovarian Group Living with Cancer Family and Friends SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 1 FREE PROGRAMS Living With Cancer is open to all people diagnosed with cancer. The group welcomes all cancer types and stages, focusing support from the moment of diagnosis up to about a year out of active treatment. The Family and Friends group meets at the same time and welcomes all loved ones of those living with cancer, whether or not your loved one attends the Living with Cancer group No one should face cancer alone. That s why the Cancer Support Community is expanding support group options to include monthly drop-in groups for all people diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones. If our weekly groups don t fit your schedule, or if monthly support is a better match for your needs, the new Living with Cancer or Family and Friends drop-in groups may be the perfect fit for you. 1 NEW: DROP-IN GROUPS FOR PATIENTS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS 30 Halloween Potluck 5-pm Living with Cancer :30-8pm Update on Gynecologic Cancers Family and Friends :30-8pm Non-Profit Org. U. S. Postage PAID Ann Arbor, MI Permit No.