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Noogie Night Volunteers (L-R) Joann
Lardizzone, Mary Goldenberg, Marlene Goldberg Mary, Marlene & Joann When someone in our family
or close to us has cancer, it is a very scary experience for most of us. It's
a time when we want support and information and friends no matter how old or
young we are. Noogieland was created to care for the youngest of our
community touched by cancer. It is a warm, gentle place to make friends, talk
about worries and have lots of fun together. It reminds me of a family picnic
– lots of food, people of all ages talking and sharing stories, playing
games, having contests, doing crafts and singing. I love the time that we
spend with the children alone, when they can talk amongst themselves about
the changes in their lives since cancer entered it. They are free to ask
questions and voice their concerns about a topic that sometimes is difficult
to talk about. Lori, our director, is the closest thing I have seen to a
living Snow White. The children love her for her kindness and endless ideas
for having fun. --Mary It is my pleasure to
volunteer in Noogieland! I love how the children have found friends who
understand exactly what they themselves are experiencing when dealing with
cancer. Cancer is a reality in their lives, but when they come to Noogieland
there is fun, laughter, discussion and camaraderie. No longer does a child
have to feel different or embarrassed because cancer has turned their life
upside down. --Marlene I love Gilda's Club
for many reasons! The children amaze me each week and we have so much
fun together. At times they are silly and other times, they get
serious. I feel so at home with them. Lori, Kathie, Marlene, Mary
and the other ladies are so talented and we all complement each other.
There is much to learn and to share. It’s one of my favorite days and I
couldn’t share it with nicer people. --Joann Attention breast
cancer members & friends: ~Save The Date~ Tuesday, August 3 5:30-7:30 PM Wine Tasting @ Sofia Restaurant Benefits Gilda's Club South Jersey $25 per person Stockton Police Department FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2010
$90.00 (includes golf, cart, snacks and BBQ buffet
and dessert ) Not a golfer? Join us for dinner afterwards for $20.00. Hole sponsorships are available for $60.00. Get together with a group and sponsor a hole! Individual names or businesses will appear on a tee box sign! For information and to sign up for play or
hole sponsorships contact Lisa Benevides at Stockton College Police
Department, 609-652-4378 or Benevidl@stockton.edu.
Deadline for sign ups ad hole sponsorships is July 30th. Cash only on
day of outing. Our Speakers Bureau is
always looking for new speaking engagements. If your civic group,
professional organization, school, church or synagogue would like to learn
about Gilda’s Club, please call or email Barbara@gildasclubsouthjersey.org. |
New Member Meetings
the Gilda’s Club program & tour
the clubhouse. Attendance is required before participating
in any group or workshop. Call (609) 926-2699 to register. Tuesday, July 6- 11 am-12:30 pm Noogieland “Camp Sparkle!” Monday, June 28 through
Thursday, July 1 Camp Sparkle is four action packed days! Snacks & refreshments too!
Super Saturdays - twice a month Sponsored by Atlantic Medical Imaging
Contact Lori Stranges, Noogieland Manager, (609) 926-2699 or lori@gildasclubsouthjersey.org to register or for more information. Program Highlights Registration required – Call (609) 926-2699 to register! "Ask the Doctor" about Colorectal
Cancer Wednesday, June 30 Michael Del Rosario,
MD, FACS, Board Certified General & Colorectal Surgeon, Minimally
Invasive Surgeons of South Jersey & Gilda’s Club South Jersey Medical
Resource Council member will provide an overview of colorectal cancer,
including the diagnosis of this cancer & current therapies used to treat
it. There will be ample time for questions & answers. It’s back! - TriYoga With Nancy Deckard, BS, MAT, Certified
TriYoga Basics & Level I Instructor Every Wednesday, beginning July 7 9:30-10:45 am TriYoga Flows
(Prasara), a complete hatha yoga method, is the union of flowing &
sustained postures (asana), with breath (pranayama), & focus
(mudra). TriYoga fundamentals include relaxation-in-action, gentle,
wave-like spinal movements & economy of motion. With the systematic
approach, students can remain with Basics or progress to subsequent levels.
The result is increased energy ... physically, mentally & spiritually...
which brings the mental clarity to manifest one's life with greater
awareness. Gilda’s Teen Club For teens touched by cancer in any way Wednesday, July 7 6-8 pm Dinner included. To sign up and/or for more information,
contact Nicole Milan Tyner, Teen Program Manager
- nicole@gildasclubsouthjersey.org or (609) 926-2699. Advocacy Networking Group Wednesday, July 7 6:30-8 pm Facilitated, monthly group for members who
are interested in advocating for cancer-related
issues. Poetry Reading & Writing Assistant Professor of Writing Thursday, July 8 & 22 (Writers Workshop II) A monthly group for
members to learn & share poetry reading & writing skills. Then,
June 22, this writing group will focus on offering constructive &
supportive feedback to participants' work. Individuals will distribute copies
of their poem, story, or essay at the July 8th Writer's Workshop so that
participants have enough time to read & think about each other's pieces.
Workshop facilitator, Emari DiGiorgio, will provide sample critique questions
to consider while reading the work & will help guide this group feedback
session on July 22. Individuals may participate even if they do not
want to share one of their own pieces. Gilda’s Gladiators - Back Bay Paddle Sunday, July 11 8:30 am - sign in/warm up 9 am - paddle Viking Rowing Club, Ventnor Special Event: “Ask the Doctor” about Thyroid Cancer Monday, July 12 5-6 pm- Supper & Social Leonard
Galler, MD, FACS, Galler, Feinberg, McCormack & Herrington Surgical
Associates, Gilda’s Club South Jersey Medical Resource Council, will discuss
what you need to know about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment & follow
up care for thyroid cancer. |
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