Book Launch | Help Me Live: 20 Things People with Cancer
Want You to Know (Help
Me Live web site)
at the Women's Cancer Resource Center
May 25, 7-9 pm
5741 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
Be our guest at this combination party, reading, and book-signing.
Donation requested at the door - no one will be turned away
for lack of funds.
Irene Marcos, the talented cook/caterer and great WCRC
support group leader and board member, will be providing
Mediterranean hors d'oeuvres and treats. Please r.s.v.p.
by May 11 so we can make sure there's enough food for all.
margo@wcrc.org
Additional Acknowledgements
Thanks to Ten Speed Press, which is donating 25 books to
the event, and Bay Area BusinessWoman, which is donating
25 subscriptions (so you can receive the newspaper at your
home). If any of you would like to donate goods/services
to be sold or raffled at the event to benefit WCRC, please
email Margo at margo@wcrc.org.
WCRC Art Gallery
Smoke, Lillies & Jade
The Art of Eliot K Daughtry, Gabrielle Gianella, Dvora Gordon,
Coon Lam, Ajuan Mance, Taro Masushio, Nancy Otto, Mokhtar
Paki, Kris Shanks, Jackie Thomason, Morningstar Vancil,
Melissa West and Li Yu.
Please join us for an exciting reception on Friday, May
20 from 6-9 PM. with live flute music by Kymberly Jackson.
Show runs May 20 through June 30, 2005 and is free.
WCRC Support Groups
See a list of the support
groups at WCRC. If you or a loved one is struggling
with cancer, we encourage you to participate in a support
group here at WCRC. If you are interested in a support group
that is not listed, please call Dolores at 510.420.7900
x112.
WCRC Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering with WCRC is a really fun thing to do!
You have the opportunity to be a part of a community, health
or volunteer fair, find out about the great work being done
at other organizations and also there is often good music,
beautiful art and delicious food. Please contact me if you
would like to sign up for one of these events. The shifts
will probably be for about 2 or 3 hours each and we try
to have 2 people per shift. One person stops by the center
to pick up the materials prior to the event and another
person returns the materials sometime the following week.
Call Sarah at 510.601.4040 x 105.
Community Tabling Events
Berkeley Juneteenth Festival
Sunday, June 19, 2005
Adeline and Alcatraz Streets
11 am – 6 pm
San Francisco Pride Celebration
Sunday, June 26, 2005
Civic Center Plaza
12 pm – 5 pm
In addition to volunteering at community events we also
frequently could use extra hands around the office to help
with mailings, filing and other general office assistance.
If you have a few extra hours during the week and would
like to volunteer at the Center please contact Sarah at
510.601.4040 x 105.
WCRC Volunteer Orientation
Are you interested in volunteering with WCRC? Please
join us for our next Volunteer Orientation on
Monday, June 13 from 6 pm – 8 pm
here at the Center.
Find out about who we are, 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
Design Your Health Workshop with LauraLynn Jansen
LauraLynn Jansen, a yoga teacher and personal trainer,
has a Masters Degree in Integral Health Education. LauraLynn
went through the experience of having cancer at age 20.
She currently coaches individuals in creating health and
wellness in their lives through mind, body, and soul mentalities.
The workshop place at WCRC, 5741 Telegraph Avenue at 58th
St., Oakland. Please register as space is limited. 510-420-7900
x111 or margo@wcrc.org.
All events are free. Refreshments will be served
Monday, May 16, 7:00 – 8:30 P.M. Immune Strong
A comprehensive exploration of the various avenues one
can use to keep the immune system strong and well- balanced.
Modalities explored will include nutrition, mind-centering
practices and yogic asanas.
Healing Adventures
Join Healing Adventures for a gentle outdoor adventure or
earth celebration. Our programs are geared for people challenging
illnesses and families with school-age children. We take
special care to accommodate any pace and most medical and
physical needs. Most people who participate in our programs
are new to these activities or returning to physical activity
while in recovery. Our experienced leaders are dedicated
to creating an atmosphere of both physical and emotional
safety for all. And we have a lot of fun! Family members,
caregivers and friends are encouraged to participate.
Healing Adventures Kayaking
Our sea kayaks are very stable and easy to paddle. No previous
experience is necessary. To meet the needs of the group
we provide a combination of single, double and triple kayaks.
Even if you cannot paddle a boat, we can match you with
a kayak guide as a partner to do the work.
East Carson River Rafting Trip
Friday - Sunday, June 3-5
Call Mary or Liz at 510-528-8223
This is a fabulous weekend in the high Sierra, rafting and
camping on a class II-III river. We begin our trip about
4 hours from the bay area, south of Lake Tahoe, near the
town of Markleeville. We will raft a 21-mile stretch, tent
camping half way down the river for two nights. Our cars
will be shuttled down to the place where we end the trip
near Gardnerville. Cost: $300 - $500, discounts available.
Healing Adventures is non-profit project of the Tides Center
funded by The California Department of Boating and Waterways,
The Van Loben Sels Foundation, The Elaine Mackie Trust,
The National Cooperative Bank, Kazan, McClain, Abrams et
al Foundation and generous donations of time and energy
from dedicated volunteers. Healing Adventures founder Graciella
Rossi, an active wilderness guide for sixteen years, was
diagnosed with a rare cancer in 1990. To aid her recovery
after chemotherapy, she participated in a variety of therapeutic
programs fostering psychological and spiritual growth. She
established Healing Adventures with her husband, Rick Spittler,
to bring the nurturing powers of the outdoors to those challenging
cancer and other illnesses. Both Rick and Graciella have
over thirty years experience designing and leading outdoor
adventures for people with special needs.
Scholarships Available -- Our aim is to serve everyone
regardless of financial ability. Scholarships and discounts
are made available to low-income individuals through grants
from the Van Loben Sels/RembeRock Foundation, the Elaine
Mackie Trust, the Department of Boating and Waterways and
generous individuals. Call to apply for a scholarship. We
answer calls on Thursdays and Fridays (510) 237-8291.
