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Oprah
Madness Here is what
member Chrissy DeGennaro wrote on her Facebook page last week about a very
extraordinary event—her appearance with another member, Josie Chivalette, on
Oprah’s Favorite Things, that aired last Monday. “Thank you
all for sharing our excitement! I really appreciate all the nice notes, texts
and messages. Many have asked how I got on the show. One night a couple of
months ago I was on Oprah's website and saw a call for people who are your
hero, inspire you or have an amazing story to tell.” “I thought of
one woman who was all of those. In the course of a year this woman lost her
sister, brother-in-law, 39 year old daughter, her husband and was diagnosed
with an aggressive breast cancer. I was hoping that the world would get to
meet Josie, but instead I got a car and fancy gifts. Spending time with her
in Chicago was a gift in itself, but I'm really, really excited to get my
yellow car. Love you Josie!! Fight that cancer and get well so we can drag
race in our new wheels!” (Josie’s house also burned down and the family
rebuilt a new home during the past year.) Last Monday
everyone around Gilda’s Club South Jersey was tuned in to grab a glimpse of
Chrissy and Josie…and to, let’s face it, see all the good stuff that they
walked away with. And it was a haul: sequin Uggs, a Coach
bag, diamond earrings, an iPad, a 2012 VW Beetle and more! The whole
event was a thrill—even to watch on screen. If you really want a
laugh check out this YouTube
link for an SNL spoof on the Oprah’s Favorite Things. LAST DAY to help
Gilda's Club win some cash by voting! All you have to do is VOTE for this video of Spoiled Pink singing & dancing for Gilda's! We want your feedback! We are requesting your
participation in a very brief survey designed to assess the scope and quality
of our programs and services. Your informed feedack
is valuable to us and we hope you'll take the time to reply. If you haven't
already taken the survey, please click on the link below. http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/U2GVT599N7L6 If you have any
questions about the survey or encounter any difficulties please contact david.burdick@stockton.edu or (609) 652-6510. Buy a Boardwalk Plank! Buying a boardwalk
plank on the Larry Alper Boardwalk Mural is a great way to honor
someone. You can personalize a plank in honor of someone, in memory of
someone, to thank someone… for any reason at all! It also makes a
great holiday gift! The beautiful mural is
located in the hallway where all of our guests enter the clubhouse. Click here to purchase a plank! |
Registration
is required for all programming. Please
call to register: New Member Meetings
the Gilda’s Club program & tour
the clubhouse. Attendance is required before participating
in any group or workshop. Tuesday, December 7 – 3pm “The GCSJ Living Room” at AtlantiCare Cancer
Care Institute: Wednesday, December 1 – 12:30pm Noogieland
while parents/caregivers attend clubhouse
groups & activities. Fun Friday! Sponsored by Atlantic Medical Imaging December 3 5:30 - 6pm - Family
Dinner Registration Required 24 hours
in advance - (609)-926-2699 A parent or guardian must be present in the clubhouse for children to participate. Program Highlights NOW OPEN! “The GCSJ Living Room” at AtlantiCare Cancer
Care Institute – our very first satellite location! Upcoming programs held at the "GCSJ
Living Room" at the AtlantiCare Cancer Care
Institute: Fear, Anger & Guilt. You are not alone.
Let's Talk! Wednesday, December 1 Marguerite
Heaton-Colella, MSW, LCSW will provide an open discussion about the emotional
toll on you and your loved ones after your diagnosis. Wellness Group Thursday, December 2 1:30pm Facilitated, weekly
support group for members living with any type of cancer, at any stage in
their cancer experience. “Spread the Spirit of Gilda’s Club to Our
Soldiers” Thursday, December 2 Create homemade
holiday cards for our soldiers, so they will have beautiful cards to send to
their loved ones back home. “Coping Through the Holidays” Wednesday, December 8 We recognize that
the holiday season can be particularly difficult. Please join Marguerite
Heaton-Colella, MSW, LCSW, to discuss insights and helpful suggestion to
nurture yourself and your loved ones throughout the season.
Upcoming programs held at the
Clubhouse:
New! De-Stress, De-tox for De-Holidays Wednesday, December 1 An experiential
workshop in which you will learn Chi kung, Reiki, and breath work techniques
to help you through the stress of the holidays and beyond. “We’re All In This Together” Monday, December 6 With Sharon Payron,
RN, OCN, AtlantiCare Radiation Oncology Nurse & Breast Cancer
Survivor. How does an Oncology Nurse respond to her own breast cancer
diagnosis? How does this experience impact her professionally?
Come hear Sharon's perspective from a personal and professional point of view
& share your own story. New! Aromatherapy Tuesday, December 7 Learn about this
practice of using natural botanical oils to enhance your psychological and
physical well-being. Topics will include: where to obtain best
oils, how to incorporate them into your life & the healing properties of
some of the most common oils. There will be oils to experience & a "goodie"
for you to take home. With
Jennifer Northridge, CMT, CLT New Time! Lung Cancer Group Wednesday, December 8 Facilitated, monthly
group for members with lung cancer, at any stage in their cancer
experience. |
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