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| News From The Women's Cancer Resource Center May 2013 |
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Greetings!
 - $500 million in budget cuts since 2008
- 12.5% of adults and 16.8% of children living at or below federal poverty level
- 10.6% unemployment
- 200,000 residents currently uninsured
- 100,000 residents will remain uninsured after the Affordable Care Act is implemented.
These staggering figures emerged during the Human Impact Budget Hearings convened this week by Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan, accompanied by heart-breaking testimonies from child care providers, single mothers, and unemployed men. Representatives of county agencies advocated for safety net programs facing further cuts or anihalation.
There was a bright spot when, at the close of the hearings, Supervisor Chan acknowledged the invaluable work done by community-based organizations, including WCRC. She also noted the great opportunity under the affordable care act to bring residents into organized systems of care.
Uninsured Alameda County residents are concentrated in Ashland, Hayward and Oakland. WCRC staff and volunteers can and will play a significant role in providing outreach and education in the community to encourage people to get health insurance.
Want to make a difference? As a WCRC volunteer, you will receive ongoing training and support as you provide community education, in-home support, high intensity cancer navigation, lead wellness workshops and much, much more.
For information about volunteering, contact Eveline.
With love and gratitude,
Peggy McGuire
Executive Director
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Swim A Mile for
Women with Cancer
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photo by Kurt Loeffler |
Please join more than 600 swimmers to swim, water-walk, and otherwise splash your way through a mile at the best pool in town.
This year's Swim A Mile -- our eighteenth! -- will be held on October 5-6 at the Mills College Pool.
For more information and to register, visit the Swim website. |
Climbing for WCRC at Ironworks Gym in Berkeley
 Join WCRC supporters on Saturday, May 25th from 10 am to 7 pm. Berkeley Ironworks is sponsoring a climb-a-thon to raise money for the Women's Cancer Resource Center.
Go to Berkeley Ironworks Gym (800 Potter Street) to register and pick up your sponsor sheet. Each participant must raise a minimum of $50. Raffle contests and prizes to the top participants who raise the most funds.
If you never climbed before, drop in, make a donation and give it a try! Moms and Dads, this is a great time to give the kids an introduction to climbing. Hope you can join us!
It's spring. The robins are out, the irises blooming, the sun is warm, and WCRC's spring appeal is underway!
 | WCRC's Development Council
photo by Damien Lucas |
As many of you know, it is because of our amazing individual donors that WCRC's programs and services exist and the center continues to be a vital resource for the community.
Your letter and WCRC's annual report should be in your mailbox within the next few weeks. Please take a moment to read the beautiful letter written by Sableu Cabildo (who was also featured on WCRC's 2013 video). Thank you for considering a gift to WCRC - we couldn't do it without you! You can send a check to WCRC or donate online now. |
We offer a wide variety of events to offer you comfort, community and information. Join us for creativity, movement, healthy eating and so much more. For the full description of classes and presenters, please visit WCRC's website. You can see all the events currently scheduled. All classes and workshops are free of charge and you must register to attend.
Women's Cancer Resource Center - Policy for Participation in Programs
WCRC commits to provide a safe and welcoming environment. To this end, program staff/ facilitators will provide screening, assessment, ground rules and feedback for participants. If necessary, program staff/ facilitators may decide to limit an individual's participation or ask an individual to leave if they feel it is in the best interest of the other program participants.
WCRC has a fragrance free policy. For everyone's comfort please refrain from wearing scents, perfume and products with fragrance when visiting WCRC.
ONGOING CLASSES
Gentle Yoga - Wednesdays, 1-2 pm
Chair Yoga - Thursdays, 5-6 pm
Expressive Art - 2nd Thursdays, 6-8 pm
Writing for Wellness - 3rd Saturdays, 1-3 pm
Mindfulness Meditation Group - Saturdays, 10:30 - noon
Medical Qi Gong - 1st Sundays from 5:30 - 7 pm and 3rd Mondays from 6:30 to 8 pm
Zumba - Sundays, 10-10:45 am
Bellydance for Wellness - 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays, 6-7 pm
:: REGISTRATION REQUIRED ::
-- MAY CLASSES --
 Watercolor Card Workshop
With Ruth Block
Saturday :: May 11
1-3 pm
Come create images on greeting cards to give to others or for yourself. All materials provided. No experience needed other than a willingness to open up to your unique potential. Ruth has created instructional DVDs teaching figure painting in watercolor.
Visit Ruth's website.
:: REGISTRATION REQUIRED ::
 Cooking Club: Kitchen Herbalism
Wednesday :: May 15
6 - 8 pm
Eat and drink your medicine! This class explores medicinal properties of familiar culinary herbs like oregano, cayenne and garlic and presents simple techniques for making your own herbal extracts. You will get to taste and experiment with making an herbal infusion that you can share with friends and family. Bring a clean glass jar/bottle with a tight fitting lid/cork.
Denise Goitia is a certified Nutrition Educator and western herbalist in Berkeley currently working for Three Stone Hearth Community Supported Kitchen.
Sponsored by: 
:: REGISTRATION REQUIRED ::
 Deep Relaxation and Acupressure
Thursday :: May 23
6:30 to 8 pm
This holistic class will explore acupressure self-care tools to manage pain, fatigue, stress, insomnia and increase a sense of well-being. The class ends with a deep relaxation guided meditation. Led by Jeanne Nelson.
:: REGISTRATION REQUIRED ::
Visit our website to register for all workshops. Contact Margo at 601-4040 x 111 or margo @ wcrc.org with any questions. |
Learn about pancreatic cancer, treatment options, diet and nutrition, genetics and more at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's Bay Symposium on Friday, May 10th! Free for pancreatic cancer patients/survivors! Click here for details. |
WCRC has revised its open hours to Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 3 pm, with others available by appointment. |
WCRC Volunteer Orientations are the first step to getting involved with the WCRC Volunteer Community!
Volunteer Orientations usually take place on the first Tuesday of every month, 6 pm-7 pm, RSVP required.
We recommend you first complete a Volunteer Application prior to attending a Volunteer Orientation.
Please contact Eveline for more information or visit the volunteering page on our website. |
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Our Mission
The Women's Cancer Resource Center creates opportunities for women with cancer to improve their quality of life through education, supportive services and practical assistance. |
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