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| News From The Women's Cancer Resource Center |
September 2008 |
Greetings!
As a valued supporter of the Women's Cancer Resource Center, I am delighted to offer you this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
But you must get back to me by September 22.
Olivia Cruises has generously donated to us two staterooms on its October 4-11 Women's Mexican Caribbean Cruise. Each stateroom accommodates two people. Each trip package is valued at $4,000.
The Women's Cancer Resource Center is taking bids, starting at $100 and on September 22 will award these wonderful gift packages to the top two bidders.
Just email me at peggy@wcrc.org with your name, bid and contact information.
Time is short, so you must act now!
What do you get? You'll set sail from San Diego, stroll the quaint cobblestones of Puerto Vallarta, relax on a powdery beach in Mazatlan and visit the hillside villages of the Sierra Madres.
If your bid is successful, you will be responsible for your bid, your own travel to San Diego and a $199 per person charge to cover the cost for taxes, fuel surcharge and gratuities for the ship's staff.
The trips are non-transferable and women must be 21 years of age or older.
To obtain more information check out the Olivia Cruises website here.
Wishing you a dream vacation!
Peggy McGuire
Executive Director
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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Book Party for A Community Guide to Environmental Health
Thursday, October 13th, 7 - 9 PM Years in the making, this comprehensive guide has twenty-three chapters which break down the broad overview of environmental issues and concerns into specific examples of how they affect peoples' health, and how communities have organized to improve their environment and thus their own lives. Please join the Hesperian Foundation and other community activists as they discuss the content and impact of this important book. Several copies of the book and other eco-friendly gifts will be given away at this event.
Looking for a place to recycle your batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, etc?
Save a tree or two
You can also call and ask to be removed from specific mailing lists and request that they do not sell or trade your name. |
WORKSHOPS, CLASSES & EVENTS - all free of charge
In addition to on-going groups (Writing for Wellness, Gentle Yoga, T'ai Chi Chih, Yarn Divas, etc.) we offer a variety of other workshops and classes. Send your contact information (postal and email address) to margo@wcrc.org to ensure that you receive a current schedule. You can also check the calendar on our website.
NEW WORKSHOPS & CLASSES - all free of charge
Ayurvedic Supports When Facing Cancer
Thurs., Sept. 18, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
With Victoria Alara, graduate of Ayurveda Institute of America
Whether we are facing the side-effects from  cancer treatments, a new cancer diagnosis, or simply the knowledge of living amongst carcinogenic factors, we all can find support within the wisdom of Ayurvedic knowledge regarding cancer. It turns out that what's good for people with cancer is exactly what's needed for preventing cancers taking root, as long as you know your constitution and the state of balance or disease present. We will cover broadly and suggest reading for greater detail: a wholesome diet, gentle detoxification processes, regular emotional releasing techniques, shoring up mental resilience via meditation and breathwork, and Ayurveda's rejuvenation herbs. We will also briefly review case studies where there has been a consistent reduction of chemotherapy and radiation side-effects from a specific Ayurvedic herbal preparation.
Register with margo@wcrc.org or call 510-601-4040 x111. Cooking Club
3rd Wednesdays 6-8 pm 
Wednesday, September 17, 6 - 8 PM
Latino Heritage Month:
Wednesday, October 15, 6 - 8 PM
Making your own energy and breakfast bars
Wednesday, November 19, 6 - 8 PM Culinary gifts from your kitchen
Learn how to make and bring home some samples of: Rosemary Citrus Salt, Italian Seasoning, All Purpose Dry Rub, and Infused Vinegars. Please bring a few small clean jars, bottles or other containers.
With Sandy Der, Chef and Certified Nutrition Consultant
Cheesemaking with K. Ruby
This class will introduce you to making simple healthy cheeses using organic goat and cow milks. We will make one fresh herbed cheese and a 30 minute mozzarella with equipment and ingredients available at your local grocery store. There will also be an introduction to cheese-making concepts and, of course, we will get to sample what we've made at the end of the class.
The class will be lead by local homesteader,  gardener, artist and beekeeper, K. Ruby, who recently founded the Institute of Urban Homesteading. www.sparkybeegirl.com/iuh.html
Thursday, Nov. 6th, 7- 8:30 PM
Dream Group
This dream group offers you a chance to share and understand your dreams and use them in your healing process. We'll cover the basics of dreamwork, including transform nightmares into healing energy and using healing imagery from your dreams.
Five Wednesdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19; Dec. 3, 10, from 2:30-4:00 P.M.
Led by Zoé Newman, MFT
Please reserve your space with Zoé at (510) 527-9061.
Choices: Moving Along on the Cancer Journey
Join the American Cancer Society and the Women's Cancer Resource Center, members of the African American Outreach Group for an evening filled with hope, community and education.
Speaker: Ms. Cynthia Carter Hill, MPA
Community Liaison, VITAS
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
6:00 - 8:00 pm
5741 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA
For more information & to RSVP contact Dolores
@ 510.420.7900 x 112.
"Bridging the Gap"
Building understanding between the research lab and the patients it serves. A series of presentations will be held at the Women's Cancer Resource Center by experts in the world of research.
The four-part series will be held Tuesdays, November 18, December 2, 16 and January 20, 2009.
Please join us on Tuesday, November 18th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at WCRC, 5741 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA.
Speaker: Paul Yaswen, Ph.D.
Dr. Yaswen is a Staff Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and principal investigator of past research grants funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Breast Cancer Research Program of the US Department of Defense, the California Breast Cancer Research Program, and the Susan G. Komen Foundation. He has over 20 years of experience as a cancer researcher and has served on research review committees for these and other organizations. He serves as an instructor for the National Breast Cancer Coalition's Project LEAD and is currently a member of the Breast Oncology Program at UCSF Cancer Center.
RSVP: Dolores at 510.420.7900 x 112. |
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FUNDRAISING - Supporting WCRC's Work
The EcoMetro Guide
The EcoMetro Guide is back! This is a coupon book and directory full of resources for living sustainably in the East Bay. With 300 valuable discounts on organic food and dining, local arts and culture, green home and garden, travel and recreation, and more, the EcoMetro Guide offers users opportunities to save hundreds of dollars while exploring our community and supporting local, sustainable businesses. For example, there are $20 worth of coupons to Whole Foods alone, and others to Piedmont Grocery, Andronico's, Farmer Joe's, the Food Mill, Elephant Pharmacy and many other grocery stores, restaurants and other local sites that you probably already patronize. These books are great to buy for yourself and for gifts. They are a great deal for just $20 and best of all WCRC gets ½ of the proceeds.
Contact sarah@wcrc.org or 510-601-4040 x105 to pick up a EcoMetro Guide. We will have them available at WCRC for the next month or two.
Wine, Women & Song presents:
"Swing Thing" - a benefit for the fight against breast cancer and to bring awareness of the resources near you. A night of swing dancing featuring women vocalist and musicians donating their talents in support of the Women's Cancer Resource Center in Oakland.
WHEN: October 24th, Friday
WHERE: Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center in Berkeley
1317 San Pablo Ave @ Gilman Show line - 510 525-5054 TIME: 7:30pm - doors open 8:00pm - Swing dance lesson with Belinda 9:30pm - the "Swing Thing" band with guests artists Raffle Prizes COST: - $15 donation For more information on donations for this Wine, Women and Song event, please contact wwsong.karla@gmail.com.
*Advance tickets available from Ashkenaz front desk (on any show night), online from Ticketweb or call 1-866-666-8932
Featured and guest artists:
Karla Downey, Wendy DeWitt, Susan Z., Carolyn Walter, Barbara Crawford, Norma Marchant, Passatempo-jazz vocal ensemble is Karla Downey, Matthew Winks, Caia Brooks, Marion Meadows and Greg Murai, plus the Swing Thing vocalists, Lisa Gonick & Cheryl McBride.
Musicians for Swing Thing: Jamison Smeltz/sax, Dave Rogers/drums, George Palin/bass, Cliff Moeser/guitar
***WW&S was founded by Susan Z. and in it's 10th year producing shows annually in Marin County benefiting local resources. Last year, Karla Downey brought this organization to Berkeley and chose the Women's Cancer Resource Center in Oakland to be the direct beneficiary. It's a great reason to come out to Ashkenaz, take a one hour swing dance lesson, and give the Lindy-Hop a try! If you're not hoppin', there'll be lots of good music to listen to and food & beverages available. Please remember to donate what you can and have a great time! www.winewomenandsong.orgwww.wcrc.org
Don't worry if you don't swim like a mermaid, you can still be part of the fun! We need volunteers for both days of the event, please go to our website to take a look at how you can help.
We look forward to seeing you on the pool deck!
Community Thrift Store
Clean out your garage and help WCRC! Donate your items to Community Thrift Store and designate the Women's Cancer Resource Center as your beneficiary. Visit the Community Thrift Store at 625 Valencia Street, San Francisco, or call them at 415-861-4910 for more information. You can also find them on the web.
WCRC Wish List
- Gift cards to Ikea, OSH, Williams Sonoma or Sur la Table to outfit our new kitchen - coming soon. . .
- Gift cards to Berkeley Bowl, Trader Joe's or Whole Foods to use to purchase tea and goodies for our clients
- Fresh flowers
- Gift cards to Berkeley Horticulture, the Dry Garden, Magic Gardens or other garden stores for plants and gardening supplies
- Gift cards to local restaurants and caterers for food for events
- Taxi vouchers for transportation for our clients
- Gift cards to OSH or a plumbing supply store to upgrade our fixtures so that we can be certified a "Green" business
- New yoga mats for our clients
- Gift cards to art supply stores for creativity workshops
- Musicians to donate their services for our gallery receptions and other events
- Steam cleaning services for the rug in our support group room
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| VOLUNTEER
Come to our Volunteer and Intern Orientation
Wednesday, October 6, 6 to 7:30 pm
Where: WCRC office, 5741 Telegraph Ave. (at the corner of 58th St. in North Oakland.)
Transportation: AC Transit 1 and 1R buses. There is also plenty of parking if you are driving.
Find out about Women's Cancer Resource Center, what volunteers and interns do, and basic information about cancer.
To sign up for an orientation, e-mail or call Sarah, sarah@wcrc.org, 510-601-4040 x105.
Are you Interested in Facilitating a Support Group?
The Alternative/Complementary Support Group needs a facilitator or two! We are looking for someone who has had cancer and used Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM) or a CAM practitioner who has treated cancer patients or patients with chronic or acute illness. For more information please contact Dolores at 510.420.7900 x 112. |
| A GREAT CANCER BLOG
Check out WCRC's new cancer blog at http://touchedbycancer.blogspot.com/. A new WCRC volunteer, Linda, a colon cancer survivor, has just created a new cancer blog "Touched By Cancer." You can leave comments at the site or send us any ideas that you would like considered as future topics. |
BEYOND WCRC
Food Choices & the Environment: What You Eat Makes a Difference
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
12 - 1:30 PM
Latino Room, SF Public Library
100 Larkin @ Grove
San Francisco
For more information (415) 557-4227
Pink Ribbon Event, Free for Breast Cancer Survivors
Sunday, October 26, 1-3 PM
Applicable to all fitness levels, come learn simple exercises you'll do at home to:
* improve range of motion in areas effected by cancer surgery
* increase muscle strength and tone
* prevent and reverse lymphedema and symptoms of frozen shoulder
* increase energy and quality of life
Location:The Hills Club, 2400 Manzanita Drive, Oakland, CA 94611, 510-339-0234
Leaders: Cancer survivors Theresa Brewitz and Barbara Hoffer, certified Pilates Instructors and certified Breast Cancer Exercise Specialists. Space limited. Please call (510) 339-0234 to reserve your spot. For further information, email: barbara@pinkribbonpilates.com. |
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NEVER TOO BUSY FOR BREAKFAST
By Sandy Der
Whether the start of a new school year or end of year reports to compile or writing next year's budget or the start of holiday season, September marks the beginning of a very busy time for many people.
No matter how busy it gets, don't skip breakfast - the most important meal of the day. Not just because Mom says so . . . there are numerous scientific studies to back up the wisdom our foremothers passed down to us.
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