The Local Cancer Community Update of

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1 The Local Cancer Community Update of Submitted by: Tim E. Renzelmann October 17 th, 2016 Stories of the Local Cancer Community: Sheboygan Falls Chamber Main Street Ladies Nite Out! Thursday, October 20 th, 5P to 9P! Downtown Sheboygan Falls Join us for this annual event! A $6 registration fee includes a commemorative tote bag and pink carnation. This special night of pampering with bits of chocolate mixed in offers special sales, demonstration, in-store drawings, salon services, dinner and drink specials and a raffle with proceeds benefitting SCCCF! Pre-register for your bag (limited supply) at the Chamber- Main Street office. Kohler Water Spa Offers Day of Relaxation to Local Cancer Patients! The Kohler Waters Spa is hosting a Cancer Awareness- Day of Relaxation Event to take place Monday, October 24 and Wednesday, October 26 th. so do our lives. Kohler Waters Spa is so very pleased to offer this Day of Caring for some very special people. Our therapist are some very special people themselves and will provide a wonderful day for these special guests. A drawing will be held to choose ten area cancer patients currently undergoing treatment. The Day of Relaxation will include full spa access for the day (bring your swimming suit if you d like to enjoy the pool and hot tub), lunch and one spa service. The Kohler Waters Spa is offering this event in hopes of bringing comfort and relaxation to people during this trying time. If you are currently going through cancer treatment and would be interested in this opportunity please contact Tim ASAP (drawing will be held on Wednesday, October 19 th )! Yoga on the Lake with Carrie Green Sponsored by Alchemy Raises Funds for SCCCF and LIVESTRONG! Special thanks to Yoga on the Lake, Carrie Green, Alchemy and the many wonderful souls that participated in this great yoga session! Kohler Waters Spa, a Five-Star Award by Forbes Travel and only one of 47 in the world, is centered around therapeutic benefits of water. As water ebbs and flows,

2 Upcoming Events & Opportunities of the Local Cancer Community: TLC Survivorship Session: Laughter Yoga Session with Aaron Covey! Tuesday, October 18 th at 6PM! MOA/SCBS (2 nd Floor), 1621 N. Taylor Dr., Sheboygan Sometimes life can be overwhelming or just hectic. Laughter Yoga is effective for relieving stress and as a reminder that feeling good yourself can only help others to feel good as well. This workshop will include laughter exercises meant to cast off inhibitions and increase blood flow and oxygen supply to the brain. Sheboygan Falls Chamber Main Street Ladies Nite Out! Thursday, October 20 th, 5P to 9P! Downtown Sheboygan Falls See attached! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Seeking one or more volunteers between 5PM and 6PM to assist as the Beacon of Hope mascot makes an appearance. Contact Tim if interested and available! 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! 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 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 and as, together, we put forth the valiant effort to Survive, Thrive & Be Fit! 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

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4 MATTHEWS ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES Together we Live with Cancer! SHEBOYGAN CANCER & BLOOD SPECIALISTS Survivorship Session: Laughter Yoga! Tuesday, October 18 th 6PM Stress Relief & Self-Care through Laughter Yoga Sometimes life can be overwhelming or just hectic. Laughter Yoga is effective for relieving stress and as a reminder that feeling good yourself can only help others to feel good as well. This workshop will include laughter exercises meant to cast off inhibitions and increase blood flow and oxygen supply to the brain. Presented by Aaron Covey, CLYL (Certified Laughter Yoga Leader) No Fee or Registration Required! RSVP Always Appreciated! ST&BF Steps to Survivorship Walk (1 mile) - Meet at front entrance at 5P! LOCATION: Matthews Oncology Associates Sheboygan Cancer & Blood Specialists 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan Second Floor Conference Room Call (Ask for Tim) for more information!

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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