SAVE THE DATEAn Evening of Creative Expression

Monday, April 17, 2017; 6-8pm

Gilda’s Club NYC is hosting a special evening to highlight the creativity of our members. Join us for an evening that will honor all forms of art

developed by our members created in Gilda’s Club workshops. All mediums of art will be exhibited in the Dancehall during this reception

for our members to admire, along with their invited guests.

Art submission guidelines:

• Art created during Creative Expression Workshops may include origami, art-projects, stories, poems and stand-up comedy scripts.

• Participating members are welcome to submit up to two (2) pieces of art.

• Audio will be available for members who would like to share and reflect on their creation(s).

• If you would like to participate, please contact Emily Riordan by Friday, April 7, 2017 at eriordan@gildasclubnyc.org or 212-647-9700, ext. 229.

No one should face cancer alone.

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 A.M. – 8:30 P.M.Friday: 9:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Saturdays: As Scheduled(212) 647–9700 • www.gildasclubnyc.org

195 West Houston Street, New York, NY 10014

This Month At A Glance

GILDA’S CLUB NEW YORK CITY Program Calendar March 2017

SPECIAL EVENTS

NYS Department of Health

Private Insurance: Coverage, Denials and the Appeal Process

Thursday, March 96– 8pm

To receive the monthly calendar by email, go to calendar@gildasclubnyc.org and provide us with your email address.

LECTURES

Juilliard Music PerformanceThursday, March 16

6 – 7pm

Health & Wellness DaySaturday, March 11

10am – 2pm

GCNYC Associate Board presents Health & Wellness Day on Saturday, March 11. This informative and fun day for our adult members will feature lectures and workshops on topics such as mediation and nutrition.

Thank you to our sponsors for their generosity and support of our program:

SOCIAL EVENT

Food and Meditation: A Two-Part Lecture on Health & Well-Being

Monday, March 206– 8pm

Multiple Myeloma Journey PartnersThursday, March 23

6 – 8pm

This free educational program gives people with multiple myeloma and their caregivers an opportunity to hear a trained Journey Partner share his or her personal experience of living with multiple myeloma and having an autologous stem cell transplant. You’ll also learn about helpful resources and the importance of considering a transplantevaluation.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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11am-1pm5-5:50pm6-7:30pm

6-7:30pm6-7:30pm

6-8pm

6:30-8pm

Post-Treatment GroupGilda’s Study CornerBalancing Your Mood Through HypnosisCaregivers Support GroupYoung Adult Bereavement GroupLecture: Private Insurance: Coverage, Denials & the Appeals ProcessArt Projects

New! Knitting CircleLiving with Loss GroupImagine Peace, Practice PeaceGilda’s Study CornerLiving with Gynecological Cancer GroupYoga: R & RNew! Reading, Writing and Reflecting After Treatment

11am-1pm1-2:30pm3-4:30pm

5-5:50pm6-7:30pm

6-7:30pm6-8pm

Gentle YogaGilda’s Study CornerChi Gong

11am-12:30pm3-4pm4-5pm5-5:50pm6:30-7:30pm

11am-12:30pm5-5:50pm6:30-7:30pm

Gentle YogaMovement MeditationNew! Color Me CalmGilda’s Study CornerChi Gong

3-5pm

5-5:50pm6-7:30pm6-7:30pm

Easy Self-Hypnosis For LifeGilda’s Study CornerLiving with Loss GroupYoga: R&R

5-5:50pm5-6pm6-7pm6-7:30pm

6-8pm6-8pm

Gilda’s Study CornerMovement MeditationJuilliard Music PerformanceYoung Adults Living with CancerReikiThe Story You Tell Writing Workshop

11am-12:30pm2-3:30pm1-3pm3-4pm4-5pm5-5:50pm6-7:30pm

6-8pm6:30-7:30pm

Gentle YogaNew! Wellness GroupNew! StorytellingMovement MeditationOrigamiGilda’s Study CornerNew! Going Green: Succulent PlantingReikiChi Gong

1RESERVATION POLICYIf we do not have the minimum

number of reservations 48 hours prior to an activity, it will be

cancelled. If you decide to attend an activity at the last minute, please

call ahead to ensure availability. Reservations should be made to the

receptionist at 212-647-9700.

Reminder: If you have a cold or any contagious illness, we ask that you be considerate of fellow members whose immune systems may be compromised and visit the clubhouse when you feel better. Additionally, please be sensitive to individuals who have a heightened sense of smell due to treatment. Please avoid wearing cologne and perfume at Gilda’s Club New York City. Thank you.

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10am-2pm

5-5:50pm6-7:30pm6-8pm

Letting Go Through Laughter YogaGilda’s Study CornerMovement MeditationBelly DancingLiving with Advanced or Metastatic Cancer GroupPost-Treatment GroupReiki

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3:45-5pm4:30-6pm6-8pm

6-8pm6:30-7:30pm6:30-8pm

Moving For LifeTeens ConnectNew! Narrative Writing for CaregiversFeeling JoyfulNew! Open Level YogaNew! John Lennon Real Love Project

Gilda’s Study CornerYoga: R & RNew! Reading, Writing and Reflecting After Treatment

4-5pm

5-5:50pm5-6pm6-7pm6-7:30pm

6-8pm6-8pm

GILDA’S CLUB NEW YORK CITY Program Calendar March 2017

New! Knitting CircleGilda’s Study CornerYoga: R & RNew! Reading, Writing and Reflecting After Treatment

11am-1pm5-5:50pm6-7:30pm6-8pm

5-5:50pm6-7:30pm

6-8pm

Gilda’s Study CornerLiving with Blood Cancer GroupNew! Multiple Myeloma Journey Partners

3:45-5pm4:30-6pm6-8pm

6:30-7:45pm

Moving For LifeTeens Connect New! Narrative Writing for CaregiversLetting Go Through Laughter Yoga

11am-12:30pm11am-1pm

5-5:50pm6:30-7:30pm

Gentle YogaAmigos Unidos:Pregúntale a la EnfermeraGilda’s Study CornerChi Gong

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3:45-5pm4:30-6pm6-7pm6-7:30pm

6-8pm6:30-8pm

Moving For LifeTeens ConnectZumbaLiving with Prostate Cancer GroupNeedle Pulling ThreadNew! John Lennon Real Love Project

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2-3:30pm3:45-5pm4:30-6pm6-8pm

6-7:30pm6-8pm

6:30-8pm

New! Beginner CrochetMoving For LifeTeens ConnectNew! Narrative Writing For CaregiversStand Up ComedyLecture: Food and MeditationNew! John Lennon Real Love Project

5-5:50pm6-7:30pm6-8pm

Gilda’s Study CornerYoga: R & RNew! Reading, Writing and Reflecting After Treatment

5-5:50pm5-6pm6-8pm6-8pm

Gilda’s Study CornerMovement MeditationReikiThe Story You Tell Writing Workshop

11Health & Wellness Day

GILDA’S CLUB NEW YORK CITY Lectures are open to non-members, all other activities require membership.

LecturesMonthly Groups

In order to participate in a support group pleasecall (212)-647-9700 for more information.

Wellness Groups: are weekly support groupsfor individuals diagnosed with cancer.

Family Groups: are weekly support groupsfor family members and friends who have beenimpacted by cancer.

Bereavement Groups: are weekly supportgroups for individuals who are grieving thedeath of a loved one to cancer.

Noogie Night & Teens Connect: aresupport groups for children and teens touchedby cancer.

Monday9 –10:30am Spanish Breast Cancer Group:Eastchester, Bronx4:30 – 6pm Teens Connect*6 – 8pm Bereavement Group*6:30 – 8:30pm Bereavement Group*

Tuesday10 – 11:30am Wellness Group: Bronx6 – 8pm Family & Friends Group*6 – 8pm Wellness Group *6 – 8pm Wellness Group *6 – 8pm Bereavement Group*6 – 8pm Noogie Night(Family & Friends)*

Wednesday10 – 11:30am Spanish Wellness Group: Uptown11:30am – 1pm Wellness Group:East Flatbush, Brooklyn1 – 3pm Wellness Group*6 – 8pm Family & Friends Group*6 – 8pm Wellness Group*6 – 8pm Wellness Group*6 – 8pm Noogie Night(Family & Friends)*

Thursday6 – 8pm Bereavement Group*6 – 8pm Noogie Night (Bereavement)*

*GCNYC CLUBHOUSE

Amigos Unidos martes, 28 de marzoCharla: Pregúntale a la Enfermera11am – 1pmFacilitator: Fran Castellanos-Ross, LMSW

Caregivers Support GroupThursday, March 96 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Jenna North, LMSW

Living with Advanced or Metastatic CancerThursday, March 26– 7:30pmFacilitator: Roxanne Buskin, LMSW

Living with Blood CancerThursday, March 236 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Haydee Bulos, LMSW

Living with Gynecological CancerWednesday, March 86 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Awilda Torres, PhD, LMHC

Living with LossWednesday, March 81 – 2:30pmFacilitator: Christine Nolin, LCSW

Wednesday, March 156 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Diana Gradus, LCSW

Living with Prostate CancerMonday, March 136 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Ben Weinstock, LMSW

Post-TreatmentThursday, March 26 – 8pmFacilitator: Emily Riordan, LMSW

Thursday, March 911am – 1pm Facilitator: Migdalia Torres,,LCSW-R

New! Wellness GroupTuesday, March 212 – 3:30pmFacilitator: Jamie Klein

Young Adult BereavementThursday, March 96 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Darren Arthur, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C

Young Adults Living with CancerThursday, March 166 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Darren Arthur, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C

Private Insurance: Coverage, Denials and the Appeals ProcessThursday, March 9; 6-8pmSpeaker: Vivienne Duncan, Esq., Director of the Elderlaw and Cancer Advocacy ProjectsThe denial of insurance coverage in the midst of a medical crisis can be devastating and knowing how to prepare a strong appeal is crucial. This presentation focuses on two main issues concerning (primarily private) medical insurance coverage for cancer patients, survivors and their caregivers: (1) common reasons for denial of insurance coverage, e.g. “experimental”, “medical necessity” and “out-of-network”, and (2) tips and strategies for challenging a coverage denial. Laws of particular relevance for cancer patients will be referenced in a brief overview.

Health & Wellness DaySaturday, March 11; 10am – 2pmFacilitators: Associate Board

(Please refer to the front of the calendar for more information on this event).

Multiple Myeloma Journey PartnersThursday, March 23; 6 – 8pmFacilitator: Jim Backus

(Please refer to the front of the calendar for more information on this event).

Weekly Groups

March 2017

Special Events

Food and Meditation: A Two-Part Lecture on Health & Well-BeingMonday, March 20; 6-8pmSpeakers: Chef Jonathan Forgash, Founder of Servana Care and Robin Hardbattle M.S., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.Join us for an evening of health and well-being. Chef Jonathan Forgash will speak about creating meals with emotional and nourishing content; a powerful step to taking charge of your recovery. Robin Hardbattle will close the evening with a discussion on mindful meditation based on his experience working with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Attendees will learn breathing exercises and visualizations for future practice. The event will conclude with a Q&A.

Social EventJuilliard Music PerformanceThursday, March 16; 6 – 7pm

Please join us for an evening of beautiful music from the talented studentsof the Juilliard School.

Body Movement Workshops

GILDA’S CLUB NEW YORK CITY Lectures are open to non-members, all other activities require membership.

Stress Reduction Workshops

Creative Expressions Workshops

OrigamiTuesday, March 21 4pm – 5pmFacilitator: Emily Riordan, LMSW

Teen Program

Teens ConnectMondays in March 4:30 – 6pmFacilitator: Michele Halusic, LCSW-R

Yoga: Refresh & RevitalizeWednesday in March6 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Diane Cimine, RYT

Movement MeditationTuesday, March 7, 213 – 4pmThursday, March 2, 16, 305 – 6pmFacilitator: Hillary Helmling

Art ProjectsThursday, March 96:30 – 8pmFacilitator: Judy Tulin

Reiki Tuesday, March 21Thursday, March 2, 16, 306 – 8pmFacilitator: Jill Wachter & Friends

Chi GongTuesdays in March6:30 – 7:30pm Facilitator: Ken GrayGentle YogaTuesday, March 711am – 12:30pmFacilitator: Livvie MannTuesday, March 14Facilitator: Sabina MaschiTuesday, March 21 11am – 12:30pmFacilitator: Salvador MartinezTuesday, March 2811am – 12:30pmFacilitator: Liz DaltonMoving For Life Mondays in March3:45pm – 5pmFacilitator: Caroline King

Balancing Your Mood Through Hypnosis Thursday, March 96 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Alexander Ivlev

Feeling Joyful Monday, March 66 – 8pmFacilitator: Deena Kolbert

Noogieland Program

Gilda’s Study CornerTuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 5 – 5:50pmFacilitator: Michele Halusic, LCSW-R

*Please call Michele Halusic @ 212-647-9700. Ext. 243 for more information.

The Story You Tell- Writing WorkshopThursday, March 16, 306 – 8pmFacilitator: Hannah Risinger

ZumbaMonday, March 136 – 7pmFacilitator: Evie Aronson

Stand-up ComedyMonday, March 206 – 7:30pmFacilitator: David LaBarca

March 2017Imagine Peace, Practice Peace: Meditation as the Still PointWednesday, March 83 – 4:30pmFacilitator: Konrad Ryushin Marchaj

Letting Go Through Laughter YogaThursday, March 24 – 5pmFacilitator: Francine ShoreMonday, March 276:30 – 7:45pmFacilitator: Lisa Berman

Belly DancingThursday, March 26 – 7pm Facilitator: Lauren Sher Budabin

Needle Pulling ThreadMonday, March 136 – 8pmFacilitator: Jill Heller

New! Reading, Writing and Reflecting After TreatmentWednesday, March 1, 8, 22, 296– 8pmWednesday, April 5, 126-8pmFacilitator: Narrative Medicine Graduate Students-Columbia University

This workshop is open to our adult members who are in remission or cancer-free. Graduate students from Columbia University’s Narrative Medicine Program will be guiding members using story, music and art in order to prompt writing and discussion. Members are encouraged to attend

Open Level YogaMonday, March 6 6:30 – 7:30pmFacilitator: Rachel Darivoff

Easy Self-Hypnosis For Life Wednesday, March 153– 5pmFacilitator: Scott Weiner

New! Color Me CalmTuesday, March 74– 5pmFacilitator: Emily Riordan, LMSW

Bring out your inner child in this adult coloring workshop. Materials and music will be provided to encourage a calm and relaxing environment to assist in reducing stress.

New! Knitting CircleWednesday, March 8, 2211am– 1pmFacilitator: Barbara Glassman

Join fellow members who share a love for knitting. Beginner experience is necessary.

New! Narrative Writing for Caregivers Monday, March 6, 20, 276– 8pmFacilitator: Narrative Medicine Graduate Students-Columbia University

New! Going Green: Succulent Planting Tuesday, March 216– 7:30pmFacilitator: The New York Junior League

Roll up your sleeves and join the New York Junior League for a fun night of pot decorating and succulent planting. Celebrate the first day of Spring by adding a little greenery to your environment!

New! StorytellingTuesday, March 211– 3pmFacilitator: Jessica Kaplan

New! John Lennon Real Love Project: A New Songwriting WorkshopMonday, March 6, 13, 206:30– 8pmFacilitator: Pete & Maura Kennedy, Theatre Within

New! Beginner CrochetMonday, March 202– 3:30pmFacilitator: Diana Sadtler

This workshop will teach beginners the basics of crocheting and help members whose skills might be rusty to get them back in shape. No prior experience necessary. Come have fun while learning to crochet!