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Monthly meetings are held in person on the second Thursday of each month from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. You may also join the meeting via Zoom. Contact Marilyn 248-561-2027 or [email protected].
Meetings consist of informal sharing of information in a round table format with occasional speakers. To provide additional support, a chaplain is always present at the meetings. Anyone is welcome regardless which health system they choose for treatment. Approximately 15-25 ladies attend the monthly meetings from different stages in their journeys (newly diagnosed, recurrence, and long-term survivors). Effective Sept 12, 2024, monthly meetings will be held at Gilda's Club in Royal Oak YEAR IN REVIEW 2025 YEAR IN REVIEW 2024 2026 -2nd Thursday of the month - 4 pm Mar 12th -Micro-habits: Small Changes = Big Impact Dr. Danuta Eva Molenda, MD, DipABLM, Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Corewell Health Integrative Medicine. This will be an informal meet and greet followed by an interactive conversation. Feb 12th - Guest speaker - Dr. Maureen Anderson, Corp Medical Director, Integrative Medicine, Corewell Health Jan 8th - Conversation & sharing information 2025 Thursdays 4 pm Nov 13th - Moments of Ease: Mindfulness for Stress, Anxiety, and Chronic Pain Relief - Ruth Lerman, MD October 9th - Conversation Sept 11th - Conversation & Sharing Aug 14th - Dr. Zach Kadro, NP, MPH Learn how lifestyle changes such as nutrition, physical activity, mind-body practices and natural products, along with traditional healing modalities can help us address fatigue, anxiety, stress, insomnia, and pain July 10th Conversation & Sharing June 12th - Conversation & Sharing May 8th - Guest Speaker - Dr. John Wallbillich, GYN-Oncologist from Karmanos. This will be a meet and greet & he will also provide a brief update on the newer testing being done that can lead to more novel approaches to targeted treatments currently being used in different types of ovarian cancer. April 10th - How ov ca can affect bladder, bowel and pelvic health presented by Stephanie Spaniolo, PA to Chief of Urology, Dr. Kenneth Peters. March 13th - Conversation February 13th - What Makes You YOU? Presenter: Sue Fabian, J.D. L.P.C. Certified Gerontologist January 9th - Conversation 2024 December 12th, 2024 - Potluck MUST RSVP November - no meeting October 10th, 2024 Conversation Sept 12, 2024, Strengthening & Conditioning. Presenter Doug Johnson, Foundation Manual Physical Therapy. GILDA's CLUB - Royal Oak Aug 8th, 2024 - Sharing Conversation (Berkley) July 11th, 2024 Grounding - Presenter Dr. Michelle Davila June 13th, 2024 Conversation May 9th, 2024 Turning Your Sensitivity Into a Superpower - Presenter - Gail Patricolo April 11th, 2024 - Conversation (virtual only meeting) March 24th, 2024 Chair Yoga Feb 8th, 2024 Conversation/Sharing Jan 11th, 2024 Conversation 2023 Thursday Nov 9th, 2023 4 pm - Conversation Thursday June 8th, 2023 4 pm Advance Care Planning Speaker: Linda Caurdy-Bess, LMSW Thursday May 11, 2023, 4 pm Group Conversation April 13, 2023, 4 pm - Palliative Care Thursday March 9th, 2023 4 pm Berkley Public Library Conversation - Helping Others Thursday Feb 10th, 2023 4 pm Understanding why own what you own. Guest Speaker Heidi Roed, Life Easier, LLC Thursday Jan 12th, 2023; 4 pm - Group conversation In person Berkley Library or via zoom. Contact Marilyn Brozovic 248-561-2027 Thursday Sept 8th, 2022 - 4 pm We are thrilled that Gail Patricolo, Integrated Health Expert will be joining us once again along with four Reiki students. Our meeting will be a little different this month as we are offering the experience of reiki. Thursday August 11th 4 pm Acupuncture Benefits Daniel Devine, L.A.c., Diplo. O.M., DTCM in person TBD. Also on available via Zoom. Contact Marilyn Brozovic 248-561-2027 for link. Thursday June 14th - 4 pm in person at the Berkley Library and also via Zoom. Conversation with Lisa D'Andrea - Nurse Navigator. Thursday June 9th - 4 pm in person at the Berkley Library Also available via zoom. Contact Marilyn at 248-561-2027 for link. Thursday March 10 - 4 pm via zoom What is the best piece of advice you have been given? Thursday Feb 24, 2022 - 6:00 pm via zoom Have you read books that you think others would enjoy? Please join us regardless if you want to share a book. Thursday Feb. 10, 2022 - 4:00 pm via zoom The Power of Visualizing - Gail Patricolo is an academically trained and clinically based health expert who for decades has helped clients from pain and suffering to wellness using holistic medicine techniques. Thursday Jan 27, 2022 - 6:30 pm via zoom Some of us feel down with the on-going covid challenges. What do you do to keep from feeling isolated and alone? Thursday Oct 28, 2021 - 4 pm via Zoom email [email protected] for link. Thursday Sept 23, 2021 - 4 pm via Zoom Just conversation Thursday Sept 9, 2021 - 4 pm via Zoom Dr. Sheba Roy - Medical Marijuana and CBD As a specialist in supportive care in oncology, Dr. Roy co-manages dose-limiting side effects of cancer drugs and radiation and optimizes surgical outcomes using natural therapies that are safe and clinically, evidence-informed. She helps patients lower risk of recurrence in survivorship and prevent late term side effects that can impact quality and length of life. Thursday August 12, 2021 - 4 pm via Zoom Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Stephanie (PA) Spaniolo will discuss the ways ovarian cancer can impact bladder, bowel and pelvic health. She will review natural, non-invasive treatments as well as minimally invasive options to address these symptoms. She will cover topics such as pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence and pelvic pain. Stephanie Spaniolo is physician assistant to Chief of Urology, Dr. Kenneth Peters at Women’s Urology and Pelvic Health Center at Beaumont Royal Oak. She graduated from Northeastern University in Boston, MA and started her career as a PA at Massachusetts General Hospital. She specializes in sensitive subjects such as bladder dysfunction, recurrent UTI, pelvic pain and is passionate about patient education. |
SPECIAL EVENTS 2026 Save the date - Thursday June 4th, 2026 - 4 pm Creating mosaic tiles More info to follow Save the date - Sept 25-27th, 2026 Annual Me, Myself & I 'retreat' weekend Capuchin Retreat Center 2025 Annual Holiday Potluck Thursday Dec. 11th, 2025 4 - 7 pm Gilda's Club Royal Oak Contact Marcia Gurche at [email protected] Oakland University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2025 4 pm - 5:30 pm Oakland University Campus Complimentary Annual Program ou_pt_2025_flyer.pdf Bunco FUN Saturday Nov 1st, 2025 Annual Me, Myself & I weekend Friday, Sept 26th thru Sunday noon, September 28th, 2025 Women's Wellness Day Saturday April 26th, 2025 - 9 am - noon Corewell Health, Royal Oak, Rose Cancer Center Interactive 'ask' the doctor. Learn about the latest in wellness from expert physicians. This event is free and open to everyone. Click on: womens_wellness_day_2025.pdf -------------------------------------------------------- You are invited to attend a complimentary interactive, empowering, annual educational event hosted by students of Oakland University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program – Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 pm (registration begins at 3:30 pm). Door prizes and goodie bags for every participant! Registration information to follow. ______________________________________ Save the Date!! Annual Me, Myself & I weekend - Friday afternoon November 22, thru Sunday noon November 24, 2024. Capuchin Retreat Center. ______________________________________ Our 2023 Holiday Luncheon will be held on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 at 11:30 am at The Masters Restaurant, 1775 E. 13 Mile Road, Madison Hgts. We hope you will consider joining us as we get together for a nice afternoon with new friends and old in a comfortable and relaxing setting! The luncheon will cost each guest $25.00 and will include a choice of three entrees: ❖ Vegetarian Pasta: Asparagus, portabella mushrooms, red bell peppers, sundried tomatoes sauteed w/basil, garlic & olive oil tossed with fettuccini ❖ Atlantic Salmon served with rice ❖ Beef Tenderloin Tips: Asian style beef tips served over rice and topped with scallions * Ice cream and beverage will be included * ______________________________________ Climbing to Good Health - a complimentary program sponsored by Oakland University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Saturday Nov. 4th, 2023 9:30 am registration. Program 10-noon. Must RSVP. 586-506-0598 Program includes upbeat, music-driven session incorporating upper body stretching, core stability and pelvic floor engagement. Nutrition and Mindfulness. Planting herbs and learning the wonderful benefits of healthy eating and self care. ______________________________________ Annual Me, Myself & I weekend Friday October 21st - Sunday morning October 23, 2023 Capuchin Retreat Center. ______________________________________ Mosaic Art Workshop - Complimentary. Mary Gilhuly Thursday March 23, 2023 - 9:30 am to noon. Space limited. RSVP [email protected] _____________________________________ Find Your Happy - Saturday November 12, 2022 Complimentary interactive, empowering, educational event hosted by students of Oakland University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Click here: flier.jpg Me, Myself & I weekend 'retreat' Sept 2-4th, 2022 ______________________________________ Creating a Vision Board Gail Elliott Patricolo Thursday June 23, 2022 - 11:30 am Reservations required. Lunch will be served. |
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