Mondays, 9-9:45am via Zoom

Set your best intentions.  Release tension.

Qigong (Chi-Gung) helps you cultivate your ‘healer within’, improves your balance and strengthens your immune system with flowing movements and breathwork that connect you to the healing energy of our natural world. Start your week by releasing stagnant energy, finding your flow and nurturing your life’s vitality.

For all ability levels. May be performed standing or sitting. Have your mat handy.

Instructor: Sandy Salvo, is a certified Qigong Instructor through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She enjoys helping people find joy in movement and connection with their innate healing powers.

Welcome to Gilda's Club Wisconsin! We are so happy you are interested in joining and participating in our support community.

By attending this group orientation, you will learn about our history, mission, program offerings, and how to become a member. This orientation and everything we offer are provided free of charge to anyone impacted by cancer, including those who have cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and those who are bereaved. We serve anyone in the state of Wisconsin.

This virtual meeting happens on Zoom, and you will receive reminder emails with the meeting link once you register below.

If you do not wish to meet in a group setting, please email program@gildasclubwi.org to schedule an individual new member meeting.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880

Fly tying is an art. Taking bits of fuzz, feathers, sparkles and a hook and make a beautiful fly.

In this class, Mark will first demonstrate the tying of a simple fly while explaining what he is doing in a step-by-step manner. Students will be encouraged to crowd in close so that they get a good view of what each step entails. We will then tie the same fly together in the same step-by-step fashion and Mark will provide additional guidance as needed. Additional flies may also be tied as time allows and student interest dictates.

All materials and tools will be provided.

Each session is separate. Come for one, or all three. We have limited materials, so those registered for each unique session will have priority.

Tues, March 3 @ 10am-12pm

In Person at Gilda's Club Wisconsin

7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562

Description:

Come join fellow Gilda's Club members for this unique guest artist workshop to create a one-of-a kind button bouquet. Explore this unique take on a bouquet that replaces flowers with buttons, allowing your creation to last forever.

Theme: Spring and growth

Spaces are limited & registration is required.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org

Please Note:

• Workshops are not designed to be step by step. We will be exploring a variety of techniques and materials to give you the opportunity to create a one-of-a kind project.
• WE WILL HAVE SMALL VASES AVAILABLE, BUT IF YOU'D LIKE TO BRING YOUR OWN SMALL-SIZE VASE, PLEASE FREE TO DO SO.
• WE WILL HAVE PLENTY OF BUTTONS AVAILABLE, HOWEVER, PLEASE BRING ANY SPECIAL/UNIQUE BUTTONS YOU'D LIKE TO INCORPORATE

About Linn-Miller:

Molly Linn-Miller has been working as a registered art therapist for 15 years. She provided art therapy and support for both individuals and groups. She works with a variety of populations including families living with cancer, those recovering from substance abuse, adults with autism and pre-school aged children.

Molly paints large-scale murals and makes mixed-media art using fiber and other natural materials. In addition to art-making she enjoys hiking with her husband, two boys, and pup, Eddy, cooking and eating with her girlfriends and playing ultimate frisbee.

Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually

This weekly support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. Come to be supported by others in the same role.

If you are already a member and want to register for this weekly group, and can make the weekly commitment, please email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please first sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Wed., March  4

10 - 11:30

"Funny Story"

by Emily Henry

A joyful novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common.

The group will be selecting future books, too. 

823757Wednesdays @1:00-2:30pm

In Person at Gilda's Club

Knitting can decrease stress, increase self-esteem, and improve focus and memory. It is not about performance or perfection. Gilda's Knit Karma Club serves as a welcome opportunity to experience the health benefits of knitting while finding friendship along the way.

All fiber artists are welcome!  Crochet, embroidery, slow stitching, you name it!

Snag a beverage, perhaps a snack and join us.

Bring your own project, or we have yarn, needles and ideas.  All skill levels are welcome.

From our instructor Shari Porte "I began knitting in my 30's. Over the years, I have knitted many sweaters that are a bit oversized, scarves that are a tad too long, and gloves that are fingerless. I am an above average knitter but not a master knitter. Present day, I like to keep it simpler and knit straightforward scarves while I stream. I am looking forward to meeting up with other knitters, marveling at their choices of color and texture, and helping to rescue a dropped stitch or two :-)"

In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am

(Register and then Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)

This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. This is a support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with also who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. After registering for the day/s you'd like to attend, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.

If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.

If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting before attending.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org

Welcome to Gilda's Club Wisconsin! We are so happy you are interested in joining and participating in our support community.

By attending this group orientation, you will learn about our history, mission, program offerings, and how to become a member. This orientation and everything we offer are provided free of charge to anyone impacted by cancer, including those who have cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and those who are bereaved. We serve anyone in the state of Wisconsin.

This virtual meeting happens on Zoom, and you will receive reminder emails with the meeting link once you register below.

If you do not wish to meet in a group setting, please email program@gildasclubwi.org to schedule an individual new member meeting.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880

Meets Monthly on the 1st Thursday @ 6pm - 7:30pm via Zoom

This group is for anyone with a breast cancer diagnosis or who has completed treatment. All stages welcome. Come to connect with others, gather resources, ask questions, and feel supported by others who understand.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Saturday, March 7 @ 10am

Gilda's Club Madison

7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, WI 53562

Experience the gravity-defying jumps and toe-tapping rhythms of this traditional dance form. Trinity Irish Dancers of Madison have been sharing the power, grace and joy of traditional Irish Dancing since 1982. This special performance will entertain all ages! 

Please email Elizabeth at Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org with any questions

Meets Monthly on the 2nd Monday @ 5:30pm - 7pm via Zoom

This group is for anyone with a blood cancer (leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma). A space to ask questions, share resources and be with others who understand.

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Mondays , until 3/30 @ 6:30-7:30pm

via Zoom

Join us on Mondays for a series of one-hour virtual cozy yoga sessions.

These gentle yoga sessions are designed to help us enjoy some time to slow down and practice some simple self-care on a Monday evening. They are restorative in nature and are created with a variety of bodies and abilities in mind.

Wear something cozy and get ready to feel those deep breaths really start working!

Instructor: These yoga sessions will be led by Kiri Meyer, MS, LPC, NCC, RYT_200

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Tues, March 10 @ 10am-12pm
AND Tues, March 17 @ 10am-12pm

In Person at Gilda's Club Wisconsin

7907 UW Health Ct, Middleton, WI 53562

Description:

*This is a two part workshop - please plan to attend both sessions*

Join fellow Gilda’s Club members for a guest artist workshop that explores the art technique of 3-D felting. Over the course of two weeks we will create a miniature 3-dimensional snowman. As we use needlework to connect our fibers together we will explore the theme of connection. Where do we find connection in our own lives?

About Guest Artist Workshops: These workshops are taught by Gilda's Club members like you. Guest artists donate their time to teach a favorite art medium of their choice while being supported by art therapist Molly Linn-Miller. Please contact Molly at molly@gildasclubwi.org if you're interested in teaching an art workshop as a guest artist!

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org

Please Note:

• Workshops are not designed to be step by step. We will be exploring a variety of techniques and materials to give you the opportunity to create a one-of-a kind project.
• Art materials are provided (unless otherwise noted)
• Please bring any supplies from home you’d like to incorporate into your artwork/s

About Linn-Miller:

Molly Linn-Miller has been working as a registered art therapist for 15 years. She provided art therapy and support for both individuals and groups. She works with a variety of populations including families living with cancer, those recovering from substance abuse, adults with autism and pre-school aged children.

Molly paints large-scale murals and makes mixed-media art using fiber and other natural materials. In addition to art-making she enjoys hiking with her husband, two boys, and pup, Eddy, cooking and eating with her girlfriends and playing ultimate frisbee.

Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually

This weekly support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. Come to be supported by others in the same role.

If you are already a member and want to register for this weekly group, and can make the weekly commitment, please email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please first sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom    

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via In Person or Zoom

Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!

Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

2nd Wednesday of Each Month 5:30-7pm

VIA ZOOM

A virtual monthly group for all those who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, nonbinary, genderqueer, +) and have a cancer diagnosis.

Connect with others in our safe and supportive space.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am

(Register and then Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)

This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. This is a support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with also who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. After registering for the day/s you'd like to attend, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.

If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.

If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting before attending.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org

Monthly on 2nd Sat @ 9am-10:30am CT via Zoom

Have you or someone you love experienced cancer? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with either your own health issues or another person's as their caregiver? Do you believe in the power of story and its healing ability? Narrative medicine can empower people to speak and write their truth. Through the experience of being vulnerable and sharing your own story, you may find a common bond with others.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

What You'll Need:

• Pens, pencils, or whatever writing tool you like
• Paper/journal
• Laptop/tablet if you prefer to type

About the Facilitator:

Jamie Steckelberg is a ten-year cancer survivor and Gilda’s Club member. She also was a caregiver for both parents Bob and Elma during their cancer journeys. During chemotherapy while perusing the books at Gilda’s, she encountered a book entitled When Words Heal by Sharon Bray on how to create and facilitate writing groups using the Amherst Writer and Artist method. Within months after chemo had ended, she became an Amherst Writer and Artist facilitator of Write to Heal, a writing group for cancer survivors and caregivers at Gilda’s Club in Middleton, WI. Her daughter Josie has been an integral part of Jamie’s healing not only through shaving her own head but also by painting and pouring mud on her mother’s head. A poet and English Instructor at Madison College, Jamie also enjoys thrifting and creating art with Josie.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

This Early-Stage Cancer Support Group provides mutual support and information for people with a stage 0 or stage 1 cancer diagnosis, of any cancer type. The group is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional. Discussion is focused on current issues faced by people with early-stage cancer (stage 0 or 1).

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

Questions? Email elizabeth@gildasclubwi.org

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.

Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom        

Instructor: Karen Ducharme

Special Guest Instructors

April 7  Manisha Bhargava

April 14 - Kirsten Norslien - Chair Yoga

A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.

This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Meets Monthly on the 3rd Tues from NOON to 1pm
Via Zoom

 Monthly gathering for those who have completed treatment- weeks, or years ago. There will be discussions and presentations focusing on your survivorship, and its challenges.

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually

This weekly support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. Come to be supported by others in the same role.

If you are already a member and want to register for this weekly group, and can make the weekly commitment, please email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please first sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

This workshop is for those who participated in Radical Remissions only.

What to Expect:

• Check-ins on your personal action plan

• Sharing successes and insights

• Learning from one another’s experiences

• Problem-solving obstacles and challenges

• Building momentum and long-term sustainability

This group is designed to move beyond information and into integration; helping you stay consistent, supported, and empowered as you apply the healing factors in your daily life.

823757Wednesdays @1:00-2:30pm

In Person at Gilda's Club

Knitting can decrease stress, increase self-esteem, and improve focus and memory. It is not about performance or perfection. Gilda's Knit Karma Club serves as a welcome opportunity to experience the health benefits of knitting while finding friendship along the way.

All fiber artists are welcome!  Crochet, embroidery, slow stitching, you name it!

Snag a beverage, perhaps a snack and join us.

Bring your own project, or we have yarn, needles and ideas.  All skill levels are welcome.

From our instructor Shari Porte "I began knitting in my 30's. Over the years, I have knitted many sweaters that are a bit oversized, scarves that are a tad too long, and gloves that are fingerless. I am an above average knitter but not a master knitter. Present day, I like to keep it simpler and knit straightforward scarves while I stream. I am looking forward to meeting up with other knitters, marveling at their choices of color and texture, and helping to rescue a dropped stitch or two :-)"

Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am

A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

3rd Thursday of the Month, 11am - 12:30pm

Jan 15, Feb 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18

In-Person at UW Health Beaver Dam Specialty Clinic (705 S University Ave Suite 500, Beaver Dam, WI 53916)

Gilda's Club in-person support is going on the road. We’re partnering with UW Health to provide this group support for adults who currently have a cancer diagnosis (any type, any stage, anywhere in your experience). This group will meet simultaneously in 3 locations, with each connected via video conference.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880

3rd Thursday of the Month, 11am - 12:30pm

Jan 15, Feb 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18

In-Person at UW Specialty Clinic at Mile Bluff (1040 Division St, Mauston, WI 53948)

Gilda's Club in-person support is going on the road. We’re partnering with UW Health to provide this group for adults who currently have a cancer diagnosis (any type, any stage, anywhere in your experience). This group will meet simultaneously in 3 locations, with each connected via video conference.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880

Thurs, March 19 @ 6pm Central

via Zoom

Description:

Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us an easy way to make a flavorful and nutritious roasted vegetable soup. You can follow along and cook during class, or just observe as a lecture.

See more upcoming virtual cooking classes here.

What You'll Need:

• - Ingredients & Prep: We'll add a recipe packet closer to the class date and will email a copy to all registered attendees.

About Chef Michael Solovey:

Chef Michael Solovey started cooking at a young age under the tutelage of his Mother, a refined, self-taught culinarian. He would later graduate magna cum laude from Le Cordon Bleu at Scottsdale Culinary Institute before moving to Shanghai, China in 2008. Over the course of five years working in the food and beverage industry in Asia, Chef Michael played various roles in opening 24 food and beverage establishments including his very own Eastern European inspired restaurant, Bloc.

In the past seven years, Michael has served as Resident Chef for Sur La Table and Chef/Cooking School Director for The Boelter Companies in Glendale, Wisconsin. He is now the owner of Sage Harvest Cooking School. He has taught over 2,500 classes to over 16,000 students since 2012. His pedagogy implements approachable science to help his students understand why different cooking techniques render a variety of results in the kitchen; all for the sake of developing students' culinary instinct. Although Chef Michael personally writes and curates all of the recipes used in his classes, his approach is decidedly anti-recipe as his aim is to empower everyone from the novice foodie to the seasoned industry professional to take confident control of their diet, health, and wellness by cooking amazing food.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Welcome to Gilda's Club Wisconsin! We are so happy you are interested in joining and participating in our support community.

By attending this group orientation, you will learn about our history, mission, program offerings, and how to become a member. This orientation and everything we offer are provided free of charge to anyone impacted by cancer, including those who have cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and those who are bereaved. We serve anyone in the state of Wisconsin.

This in-person meeting happens at our Clubhouse (7907 UW Ct, Middleton, WI 53562) and includes a short tour.

If you do not wish to meet in a group setting, please email program@gildasclubwi.org to schedule an individual new member meeting.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880

Mondays, 9-9:45am via Zoom

Set your best intentions.  Release tension.

Qigong (Chi-Gung) helps you cultivate your ‘healer within’, improves your balance and strengthens your immune system with flowing movements and breathwork that connect you to the healing energy of our natural world. Start your week by releasing stagnant energy, finding your flow and nurturing your life’s vitality.

For all ability levels. May be performed standing or sitting. Have your mat handy.

Instructor: Sandy Salvo, is a certified Qigong Instructor through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She enjoys helping people find joy in movement and connection with their innate healing powers.

Mondays , until 3/30 @ 6:30-7:30pm

via Zoom

Join us on Mondays for a series of one-hour virtual cozy yoga sessions.

These gentle yoga sessions are designed to help us enjoy some time to slow down and practice some simple self-care on a Monday evening. They are restorative in nature and are created with a variety of bodies and abilities in mind.

Wear something cozy and get ready to feel those deep breaths really start working!

Instructor: These yoga sessions will be led by Kiri Meyer, MS, LPC, NCC, RYT_200

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Tues, March 24 @ 10am-12pm

In Person at Gilda's Club Wisconsin

7907 UW Health Ct, Middleton, WI 53562

Description:

Come join fellow Gilda’s Club members to explore the art of pointillism. We will recognize famous artists such as Seurat, a French painter known for developing the technique of pointillism. Pointillism involves applying small, distinct dots of color to form an image. This method allows the viewer's eye to blend the colors optically by creating a shimmering effect that enhances the vibrancy of the artwork.

Theme: Repetition and Relaxation

Spaces are limited & registration is required.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org

Please Note:

• Workshops are not designed to be step by step. We will be exploring a variety of techniques and materials to give you the opportunity to create a one-of-a kind project.
• Art materials are provided (unless otherwise noted)
• Please bring any supplies from home you’d like to incorporate into your artwork/s

About Linn-Miller:

Molly Linn-Miller has been working as a registered art therapist for 15 years. She provided art therapy and support for both individuals and groups. She works with a variety of populations including families living with cancer, those recovering from substance abuse, adults with autism and pre-school aged children.

Molly paints large-scale murals and makes mixed-media art using fiber and other natural materials. In addition to art-making she enjoys hiking with her husband, two boys, and pup, Eddy, cooking and eating with her girlfriends and playing ultimate frisbee.

Family Night

Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7:30PM

A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.

If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.

Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.

During this time we offer groups for kids to connect with other kids who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.

We provide a space for adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.

If you or your kids are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom    

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via In Person or Zoom

Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!

Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

This virtual Recurrent & Metastatic Cancer Support Group provides mutual support and information for people with recurrent and metastatic cancer. The group is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional. Discussion is focused on current issues faced by people with recurrent and metastatic cancer.

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Questions? Email elizabeth@gildasclubwi.org

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am

A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

Welcome to Gilda's Club Wisconsin! We are so happy you are interested in joining and participating in our support community.

By attending this group orientation, you will learn about our history, mission, program offerings, and how to become a member. This orientation and everything we offer are provided free of charge to anyone impacted by cancer, including those who have cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and those who are bereaved. We serve anyone in the state of Wisconsin.

This virtual meeting happens on Zoom, and you will receive reminder emails with the meeting link once you register below.

If you do not wish to meet in a group setting, please email program@gildasclubwi.org to schedule an individual new member meeting.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880

Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday from 6pm - 7:30pm
Via Zoom

Support group for anyone who has received a gynecological cancer diagnosis.  Open to anyone, at any stage, or time in/out of treatment. Come to ask questions, share your experience, support one another, and feel supported.

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.

Friday, March 27 @ 11am Central

via Zoom

Description:

Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make chocolate zucchini muffins. You can follow along and cook during class, or just observe as a lecture.

See more upcoming virtual cooking classes here.

What You'll Need:

• - Ingredients & Prep: We'll add a recipe packet closer to the class date and will email a copy to all registered attendees.

About Chef Michael Solovey:

Chef Michael Solovey started cooking at a young age under the tutelage of his Mother, a refined, self-taught culinarian. He would later graduate magna cum laude from Le Cordon Bleu at Scottsdale Culinary Institute before moving to Shanghai, China in 2008. Over the course of five years working in the food and beverage industry in Asia, Chef Michael played various roles in opening 24 food and beverage establishments including his very own Eastern European inspired restaurant, Bloc.

In the past seven years, Michael has served as Resident Chef for Sur La Table and Chef/Cooking School Director for The Boelter Companies in Glendale, Wisconsin. He is now the owner of Sage Harvest Cooking School. He has taught over 2,500 classes to over 16,000 students since 2012. His pedagogy implements approachable science to help his students understand why different cooking techniques render a variety of results in the kitchen; all for the sake of developing students' culinary instinct. Although Chef Michael personally writes and curates all of the recipes used in his classes, his approach is decidedly anti-recipe as his aim is to empower everyone from the novice foodie to the seasoned industry professional to take confident control of their diet, health, and wellness by cooking amazing food.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Mondays , until 3/30 @ 6:30-7:30pm

via Zoom

Join us on Mondays for a series of one-hour virtual cozy yoga sessions.

These gentle yoga sessions are designed to help us enjoy some time to slow down and practice some simple self-care on a Monday evening. They are restorative in nature and are created with a variety of bodies and abilities in mind.

Wear something cozy and get ready to feel those deep breaths really start working!

Instructor: These yoga sessions will be led by Kiri Meyer, MS, LPC, NCC, RYT_200

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Family Night

Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7:30PM

A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.

If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.

Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.

During this time we offer groups for kids to connect with other kids who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.

We provide a space for adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.

If you or your kids are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom    

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via In Person or Zoom

Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!

Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am

A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

Meets Monthly on the 1st Thursday @ 6pm - 7:30pm via Zoom

This group is for anyone with a breast cancer diagnosis or who has completed treatment. All stages welcome. Come to connect with others, gather resources, ask questions, and feel supported by others who understand.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Mondays, 9-9:45am via Zoom

Set your best intentions.  Release tension.

Qigong (Chi-Gung) helps you cultivate your ‘healer within’, improves your balance and strengthens your immune system with flowing movements and breathwork that connect you to the healing energy of our natural world. Start your week by releasing stagnant energy, finding your flow and nurturing your life’s vitality.

For all ability levels. May be performed standing or sitting. Have your mat handy.

Instructor: Sandy Salvo, is a certified Qigong Instructor through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She enjoys helping people find joy in movement and connection with their innate healing powers.

Family Night

Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7:30PM

A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.

If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.

Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.

During this time we offer groups for kids to connect with other kids who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.

We provide a space for adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.

If you or your kids are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom    

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via In Person or Zoom

Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!

Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

2nd Wednesday of Each Month 5:30-7pm

VIA ZOOM

A virtual monthly group for all those who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, nonbinary, genderqueer, +) and have a cancer diagnosis.

Connect with others in our safe and supportive space.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am

(Register and then Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)

This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. This is a support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with also who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. After registering for the day/s you'd like to attend, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.

If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.

If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting before attending.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org

Friday, April 10 @ 11am Central

via Zoom

Description:

Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will explore the symbiotic relationship between fresh artichokes and pasta. Learn to create a signature artichoke filling and sauce, then apply it two ways: elevating boxed or pre-made pasta, and crafting handmade, filled agnolotti. You can follow along and cook during class, or just observe as a lecture.

See more upcoming virtual cooking classes here.

What You'll Need:

• - Ingredients & Prep: We'll add a recipe packet closer to the class date and will email a copy to all registered attendees.

About Chef Michael Solovey:

Chef Michael Solovey started cooking at a young age under the tutelage of his Mother, a refined, self-taught culinarian. He would later graduate magna cum laude from Le Cordon Bleu at Scottsdale Culinary Institute before moving to Shanghai, China in 2008. Over the course of five years working in the food and beverage industry in Asia, Chef Michael played various roles in opening 24 food and beverage establishments including his very own Eastern European inspired restaurant, Bloc.

In the past seven years, Michael has served as Resident Chef for Sur La Table and Chef/Cooking School Director for The Boelter Companies in Glendale, Wisconsin. He is now the owner of Sage Harvest Cooking School. He has taught over 2,500 classes to over 16,000 students since 2012. His pedagogy implements approachable science to help his students understand why different cooking techniques render a variety of results in the kitchen; all for the sake of developing students' culinary instinct. Although Chef Michael personally writes and curates all of the recipes used in his classes, his approach is decidedly anti-recipe as his aim is to empower everyone from the novice foodie to the seasoned industry professional to take confident control of their diet, health, and wellness by cooking amazing food.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Mondays, 9-9:45am via Zoom

Set your best intentions.  Release tension.

Qigong (Chi-Gung) helps you cultivate your ‘healer within’, improves your balance and strengthens your immune system with flowing movements and breathwork that connect you to the healing energy of our natural world. Start your week by releasing stagnant energy, finding your flow and nurturing your life’s vitality.

For all ability levels. May be performed standing or sitting. Have your mat handy.

Instructor: Sandy Salvo, is a certified Qigong Instructor through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She enjoys helping people find joy in movement and connection with their innate healing powers.

2nd Monday of the Month from 6-7:30pm via Zoom

Support group for adults who are grieving a death due to cancer. Come together with others who are also experiencing a loss, to support one another and gain understanding of your own grief.

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club's professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to those within the state of Wisconsin.

Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link. If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880 . If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting .

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually

This weekly support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. Come to be supported by others in the same role.

If you are already a member and want to register for this weekly group, and can make the weekly commitment, please email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please first sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

This workshop is for those who participated in Radical Remissions only.

What to Expect:

• Check-ins on your personal action plan

• Sharing successes and insights

• Learning from one another’s experiences

• Problem-solving obstacles and challenges

• Building momentum and long-term sustainability

This group is designed to move beyond information and into integration; helping you stay consistent, supported, and empowered as you apply the healing factors in your daily life.

823757Wednesdays @1:00-2:30pm

In Person at Gilda's Club

Knitting can decrease stress, increase self-esteem, and improve focus and memory. It is not about performance or perfection. Gilda's Knit Karma Club serves as a welcome opportunity to experience the health benefits of knitting while finding friendship along the way.

All fiber artists are welcome!  Crochet, embroidery, slow stitching, you name it!

Snag a beverage, perhaps a snack and join us.

Bring your own project, or we have yarn, needles and ideas.  All skill levels are welcome.

From our instructor Shari Porte "I began knitting in my 30's. Over the years, I have knitted many sweaters that are a bit oversized, scarves that are a tad too long, and gloves that are fingerless. I am an above average knitter but not a master knitter. Present day, I like to keep it simpler and knit straightforward scarves while I stream. I am looking forward to meeting up with other knitters, marveling at their choices of color and texture, and helping to rescue a dropped stitch or two :-)"

Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am

A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

3rd Thursday of the Month, 11am - 12:30pm

Jan 15, Feb 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18

In-Person at UW Health Beaver Dam Specialty Clinic (705 S University Ave Suite 500, Beaver Dam, WI 53916)

Gilda's Club in-person support is going on the road. We’re partnering with UW Health to provide this group support for adults who currently have a cancer diagnosis (any type, any stage, anywhere in your experience). This group will meet simultaneously in 3 locations, with each connected via video conference.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880

3rd Thursday of the Month, 11am - 12:30pm

Jan 15, Feb 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18

In-Person at UW Specialty Clinic at Mile Bluff (1040 Division St, Mauston, WI 53948)

Gilda's Club in-person support is going on the road. We’re partnering with UW Health to provide this group for adults who currently have a cancer diagnosis (any type, any stage, anywhere in your experience). This group will meet simultaneously in 3 locations, with each connected via video conference.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880

    Friday, April 17 @ 10:30am-12pm

Walking Iron County Park

6064 Beckman Rd. Mazomanie, WI 53560

Questions? Contact Elizabeth at elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or 608-828-8875

Friday, April 17 @ 1pm-3pm

In Person at Gilda's Club Madison

7907 UW Health Ct, Middleton, WI 53562

Description:

In this popular workshop we will be exploring the theme of mindfulness and the art of ZENTANGLE. ZENTANGLE is a form of meditative art that involves creating intricate designs using repetitive patterns. Join Gilda’s Club Members for this unique art technique that is known to help you have fun, relax, improve focus and stimulate your creativity.

Theme: Mindfulness

Spaces are limited & registration is required.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org

Please Note:

• Workshops are not designed to be step by step. We will be exploring a variety of techniques and materials to give you the opportunity to create a one-of-a kind project.
• Art materials are provided (unless otherwise noted)
• Please bring any supplies from home you’d like to incorporate into your artwork/s

About Linn-Miller:

Molly Linn-Miller has been working as a registered art therapist for 15 years. She provided art therapy and support for both individuals and groups. She works with a variety of populations including families living with cancer, those recovering from substance abuse, adults with autism and pre-school aged children.

Molly paints large-scale murals and makes mixed-media art using fiber and other natural materials. In addition to art-making she enjoys hiking with her husband, two boys, and pup, Eddy, cooking and eating with her girlfriends and playing ultimate frisbee.

This Early-Stage Cancer Support Group provides mutual support and information for people with a stage 0 or stage 1 cancer diagnosis, of any cancer type. The group is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional. Discussion is focused on current issues faced by people with early-stage cancer (stage 0 or 1).

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

Questions? Email elizabeth@gildasclubwi.org

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.

Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom        

Instructor: Karen Ducharme

Special Guest Instructors

April 7  Manisha Bhargava

April 14 - Kirsten Norslien - Chair Yoga

A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.

This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually

This weekly support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. Come to be supported by others in the same role.

If you are already a member and want to register for this weekly group, and can make the weekly commitment, please email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please first sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

4th Wednesday of Each Month

In-Person at Gilda's Club in the Community Room
(7907 UW Health Ct, Middleton, WI 53562)

Join us for an in person, Gilda's Club brunch. Open to any man who has been given a cancer diagnosis. Come to enjoy food and community with others. There is no agenda for this gathering, other than meeting others.

823757Wednesdays @1:00-2:30pm

In Person at Gilda's Club

Knitting can decrease stress, increase self-esteem, and improve focus and memory. It is not about performance or perfection. Gilda's Knit Karma Club serves as a welcome opportunity to experience the health benefits of knitting while finding friendship along the way.

All fiber artists are welcome!  Crochet, embroidery, slow stitching, you name it!

Snag a beverage, perhaps a snack and join us.

Bring your own project, or we have yarn, needles and ideas.  All skill levels are welcome.

From our instructor Shari Porte "I began knitting in my 30's. Over the years, I have knitted many sweaters that are a bit oversized, scarves that are a tad too long, and gloves that are fingerless. I am an above average knitter but not a master knitter. Present day, I like to keep it simpler and knit straightforward scarves while I stream. I am looking forward to meeting up with other knitters, marveling at their choices of color and texture, and helping to rescue a dropped stitch or two :-)"

Monthly on the 4th Wednesday

@ 6:30-8 PM via Zoom

Support for people with GI cancer diagnosis and their supporters. This includes cancers of the esophagus, pancreas, stomach, colon, rectum, anus, liver, biliary system, and small intestine.

Come to share resources, ask questions, and be with people who have been through similar experiences.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am

(Register and then Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)

This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. This is a support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with also who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. After registering for the day/s you'd like to attend, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.

If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.

If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting before attending.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org

Meets Monthly on the 4th Thursday @ 6pm - 7:00pm via Zoom        

This is an additional opportunity for us to check-in with each other in a small group setting. This group is for young adults (ages 18-45) in Wisconsin that have been diagnosed with cancer before age 40—any stage, any cancer, anywhere in your experience. This group is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional.

Registered attendees will receive instructions and link to join the meeting via email.

Questions? Email: program@gildasclubwi.org.

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

This virtual support group takes place on the 4th Monday of the month and is supportive space to connect with parents and caregivers of a child or teen, under the age of 18, in treatment for cancer or has completed treatment for cancer. The group is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional.

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Questions? Email elizabeth@gildasclubwi.org

Registration is required--please email elizabeth@gildasclubwi.org or call Elizabeth at 608-828-8875 to sign up. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually

This weekly support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. Come to be supported by others in the same role.

If you are already a member and want to register for this weekly group, and can make the weekly commitment, please email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please first sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via In Person or Zoom

Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!

Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

4 Weeks on Wednesdays @ 6 - 7:30pm CT via Zoom
April 29, May 5, 12, 20

Caring for someone with a cancer diagnosis is life changing.

Caregiving can bring up many emotions, and even more once treatment ends. The post-treatment phase of survivorship is an opportunity to re-focus on yourself and your own needs.

Cancer Transitions® for Caregivers is a free, 4-week workshop designed to help you move into the next phase of life with skills.

• Session 1: Re-focusing on You
• Session 2: Health & Wellness
• Session 3: Emotions & Relationships
• Session 4: Looking into the Future

Attendance at all 4 sessions is strongly recommended.

Questions? Email Kirsten Norslien at Kirsten@gildasclubmadison.org

In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am

(Register and then Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)

This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. This is a support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with also who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. After registering for the day/s you'd like to attend, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.

If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.

If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting before attending.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org

Friday, May 1 @ 11am Central

via Zoom

Description:

Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make roasted salmon and couscous with olive oil herb sauce. You can follow along and cook during class, or just observe as a lecture.

See more upcoming virtual cooking classes here.

What You'll Need:

• - Ingredients & Prep: We'll add a recipe packet closer to the class date and will email a copy to all registered attendees.

About Chef Michael Solovey:

Chef Michael Solovey started cooking at a young age under the tutelage of his Mother, a refined, self-taught culinarian. He would later graduate magna cum laude from Le Cordon Bleu at Scottsdale Culinary Institute before moving to Shanghai, China in 2008. Over the course of five years working in the food and beverage industry in Asia, Chef Michael played various roles in opening 24 food and beverage establishments including his very own Eastern European inspired restaurant, Bloc.

In the past seven years, Michael has served as Resident Chef for Sur La Table and Chef/Cooking School Director for The Boelter Companies in Glendale, Wisconsin. He is now the owner of Sage Harvest Cooking School. He has taught over 2,500 classes to over 16,000 students since 2012. His pedagogy implements approachable science to help his students understand why different cooking techniques render a variety of results in the kitchen; all for the sake of developing students' culinary instinct. Although Chef Michael personally writes and curates all of the recipes used in his classes, his approach is decidedly anti-recipe as his aim is to empower everyone from the novice foodie to the seasoned industry professional to take confident control of their diet, health, and wellness by cooking amazing food.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Mondays, 9-9:45am via Zoom

Set your best intentions.  Release tension.

Qigong (Chi-Gung) helps you cultivate your ‘healer within’, improves your balance and strengthens your immune system with flowing movements and breathwork that connect you to the healing energy of our natural world. Start your week by releasing stagnant energy, finding your flow and nurturing your life’s vitality.

For all ability levels. May be performed standing or sitting. Have your mat handy.

Instructor: Sandy Salvo, is a certified Qigong Instructor through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She enjoys helping people find joy in movement and connection with their innate healing powers.

Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually

This weekly support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. Come to be supported by others in the same role.

If you are already a member and want to register for this weekly group, and can make the weekly commitment, please email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please first sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Wed., May 6

10 - 11:30 am

Book TBD

823757Wednesdays @1:00-2:30pm

In Person at Gilda's Club

Knitting can decrease stress, increase self-esteem, and improve focus and memory. It is not about performance or perfection. Gilda's Knit Karma Club serves as a welcome opportunity to experience the health benefits of knitting while finding friendship along the way.

All fiber artists are welcome!  Crochet, embroidery, slow stitching, you name it!

Snag a beverage, perhaps a snack and join us.

Bring your own project, or we have yarn, needles and ideas.  All skill levels are welcome.

From our instructor Shari Porte "I began knitting in my 30's. Over the years, I have knitted many sweaters that are a bit oversized, scarves that are a tad too long, and gloves that are fingerless. I am an above average knitter but not a master knitter. Present day, I like to keep it simpler and knit straightforward scarves while I stream. I am looking forward to meeting up with other knitters, marveling at their choices of color and texture, and helping to rescue a dropped stitch or two :-)"

Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am

A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

1st Thursdays in March, May, Sept., and Nov. @ 3-4:30pm CT

In Person at Gilda's Club Madison

7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, WI 53562

THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS!

Make you own health care decisions. Advance care planning is one of the best gifts you can give to yourself and to your loved ones. It takes courage to plan ahead and think about a time in the future when you may not be able to make healthcare decisions for yourself or you are not able to communicate your preferences. By planning ahead, you can find comfort that your current and future care preferences are in writing and will guide your loved ones so they will not have the burden of guessing what you would want during if you could not speak for yourself about medical decisions. Learn more about how you can make your own health care decisions through written and verbal communication with your medical team and family.

Meets Monthly on the 1st Thursday @ 6pm - 7:30pm via Zoom

This group is for anyone with a breast cancer diagnosis or who has completed treatment. All stages welcome. Come to connect with others, gather resources, ask questions, and feel supported by others who understand.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Monthly on 2nd Sat @ 9am-10:30am CT via Zoom

Have you or someone you love experienced cancer? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with either your own health issues or another person's as their caregiver? Do you believe in the power of story and its healing ability? Narrative medicine can empower people to speak and write their truth. Through the experience of being vulnerable and sharing your own story, you may find a common bond with others.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubmadison.org

What You'll Need:

• Pens, pencils, or whatever writing tool you like
• Paper/journal
• Laptop/tablet if you prefer to type

About the Facilitator:

Jamie Steckelberg is a ten-year cancer survivor and Gilda’s Club member. She also was a caregiver for both parents Bob and Elma during their cancer journeys. During chemotherapy while perusing the books at Gilda’s, she encountered a book entitled When Words Heal by Sharon Bray on how to create and facilitate writing groups using the Amherst Writer and Artist method. Within months after chemo had ended, she became an Amherst Writer and Artist facilitator of Write to Heal, a writing group for cancer survivors and caregivers at Gilda’s Club in Middleton, WI. Her daughter Josie has been an integral part of Jamie’s healing not only through shaving her own head but also by painting and pouring mud on her mother’s head. A poet and English Instructor at Madison College, Jamie also enjoys thrifting and creating art with Josie.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Meets Monthly on the 2nd Monday @ 5:30pm - 7pm via Zoom

This group is for anyone with a blood cancer (leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma). A space to ask questions, share resources and be with others who understand.

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom        

Instructor: Karen Ducharme

Special Guest Instructors

April 7  Manisha Bhargava

April 14 - Kirsten Norslien - Chair Yoga

A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.

This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Family Night

Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7:30PM

A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.

If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.

Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.

During this time we offer groups for kids to connect with other kids who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.

We provide a space for adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.

If you or your kids are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom    

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via In Person or Zoom

Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!

Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

    Wednesday, May 13th from 6-7:30 pm

@ Gilda's Club Wisconsin

7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562

Join us to celebrate the opening of our Community Art Show, view the art exhibition, and meet some of the artists. This is sure to be an evening of powerful art, great music, and time to reconnect with others impacted by cancer.

The reception will be held in the backyard (weather permitting).

To learn more about our community art show, visit https://gildasclubwi.org/artshow

Questions? Contact mailto:autumn@gildasclubwi.org

About the Art Show:

Art is a powerful medium to process a cancer experience, one that facilitates healing and growth. Our annual art exhibition showcases the talent of our members, volunteers, and staff. Art will be exhibited from Wednesday, May 13th to Monday, June 15th. Learn more on this page.

Sponsors

Presenting:

In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am

(Register and then Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)

This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. This is a support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with also who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. After registering for the day/s you'd like to attend, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.

If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.

If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting before attending.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org

Meets Monthly on the 2nd Thursday @ 6pm - 7:30pm via Zoom    

This networking group is for young adults (ages 18-45) in Wisconsin that have been diagnosed with cancer before age 40—any stage, any cancer, anywhere in your experience. This group gives young adults the opportunity to meet others similar to themselves, and like all of our support groups is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional.

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Mondays, 9-9:45am via Zoom

Set your best intentions.  Release tension.

Qigong (Chi-Gung) helps you cultivate your ‘healer within’, improves your balance and strengthens your immune system with flowing movements and breathwork that connect you to the healing energy of our natural world. Start your week by releasing stagnant energy, finding your flow and nurturing your life’s vitality.

For all ability levels. May be performed standing or sitting. Have your mat handy.

Instructor: Sandy Salvo, is a certified Qigong Instructor through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She enjoys helping people find joy in movement and connection with their innate healing powers.

Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom        

Instructor: Karen Ducharme

Special Guest Instructors

April 7  Manisha Bhargava

April 14 - Kirsten Norslien - Chair Yoga

A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.

This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Weekly Family & Friends Support Group: 6:00pm-7:30PM Virtually

This weekly support group is for loved ones supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. Come to be supported by others in the same role.

If you are already a member and want to register for this weekly group, and can make the weekly commitment, please email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please first sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

This workshop is for those who participated in Radical Remissions only.

What to Expect:

• Check-ins on your personal action plan

• Sharing successes and insights

• Learning from one another’s experiences

• Problem-solving obstacles and challenges

• Building momentum and long-term sustainability

This group is designed to move beyond information and into integration; helping you stay consistent, supported, and empowered as you apply the healing factors in your daily life.

823757Wednesdays @1:00-2:30pm

In Person at Gilda's Club

Knitting can decrease stress, increase self-esteem, and improve focus and memory. It is not about performance or perfection. Gilda's Knit Karma Club serves as a welcome opportunity to experience the health benefits of knitting while finding friendship along the way.

All fiber artists are welcome!  Crochet, embroidery, slow stitching, you name it!

Snag a beverage, perhaps a snack and join us.

Bring your own project, or we have yarn, needles and ideas.  All skill levels are welcome.

From our instructor Shari Porte "I began knitting in my 30's. Over the years, I have knitted many sweaters that are a bit oversized, scarves that are a tad too long, and gloves that are fingerless. I am an above average knitter but not a master knitter. Present day, I like to keep it simpler and knit straightforward scarves while I stream. I am looking forward to meeting up with other knitters, marveling at their choices of color and texture, and helping to rescue a dropped stitch or two :-)"

Meets Monthly: 3rd Wednesday, 6-7:30 pm
Via Zoom

Please arrive on time.  Doors will CLOSE at 6:05.

Support group for anyone who has received a prostate cancer diagnosis. Open to anyone at any stage.    

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Special Speaker - February 18

Dr. Javier Santiago, UW Urology

In Person: Thursdays from 10-11:30am

(Register and then Meet at Gilda's Club 7907 UW Court, Middleton, WI)

This group is for members who may not be able to commit to a weekly Family and Friends support group, and instead would like to sign up for the days that work for them. This is a support group for Gilda's Club members looking to connect with also who are also caregiving or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. After registering for the day/s you'd like to attend, drop into the clubhouse to meet in person.

If you are already a member and want to attend, register on this event page prior to arriving.

If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting before attending.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org

3rd Thursday of the Month, 11am - 12:30pm

Jan 15, Feb 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18

In-Person at UW Cancer Center Johnson Creek (250 Doctors Ct, Johnson Creek, WI 53038)

Gilda's Club in-person support is going on the road. We’re partnering with UW Health to provide this group for adults who currently have a cancer diagnosis (any type, any stage, anywhere in your experience). This group will meet simultaneously in 3 locations, with each connected via video conference.

Questions? Email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880

Thursday, May 21 @ 6pm Central

via Zoom

Description:

Join this online cooking class where Chef Michael Solovey will teach us how to make miso glazed tofu with steamed vegetables. You can follow along and cook during class, or just observe as a lecture.

See more upcoming virtual cooking classes here.

What You'll Need:

• - Ingredients & Prep: We'll add a recipe packet closer to the class date and will email a copy to all registered attendees.

About Chef Michael Solovey:

Chef Michael Solovey started cooking at a young age under the tutelage of his Mother, a refined, self-taught culinarian. He would later graduate magna cum laude from Le Cordon Bleu at Scottsdale Culinary Institute before moving to Shanghai, China in 2008. Over the course of five years working in the food and beverage industry in Asia, Chef Michael played various roles in opening 24 food and beverage establishments including his very own Eastern European inspired restaurant, Bloc.

In the past seven years, Michael has served as Resident Chef for Sur La Table and Chef/Cooking School Director for The Boelter Companies in Glendale, Wisconsin. He is now the owner of Sage Harvest Cooking School. He has taught over 2,500 classes to over 16,000 students since 2012. His pedagogy implements approachable science to help his students understand why different cooking techniques render a variety of results in the kitchen; all for the sake of developing students' culinary instinct. Although Chef Michael personally writes and curates all of the recipes used in his classes, his approach is decidedly anti-recipe as his aim is to empower everyone from the novice foodie to the seasoned industry professional to take confident control of their diet, health, and wellness by cooking amazing food.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Tuesdays @ 10am - 11:15am at the Clubhouse or on Zoom        

Instructor: Karen Ducharme

Special Guest Instructors

April 7  Manisha Bhargava

April 14 - Kirsten Norslien - Chair Yoga

A gentle exploration of mind and body through a gentle yoga practice.

This is your time to share, breathe, move, and relax with alignment yoga. All skill levels are welcome.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Family Night

Tuesdays 5:30PM - 7:30PM

A 10 week program for families impacted by cancer.

If you and your family have been impacted by cancer, this is a space to connect with other families.

Join us at 5:30PM for an optional family meal. At 6:00PM everyone will join their separate support groups.

During this time we offer groups for kids to connect with other kids who have a connection to a cancer diagnosis.

We provide a space for adults to connect with one another through a Cancer Support Group or Family and Friends Support Group.

If you or your kids are interested in joining our family night, please email Elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8875

Every Tuesday @ 7 pm via Zoom    

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Every Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm via In Person or Zoom

Activate your relaxation response. Join us for an hour of relaxation. Join us on Zoom or at the clubhouse!

Science has shown guided meditation can be of great benefit. From reducing anxiety and depression, to increasing overall happiness.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

This virtual Recurrent & Metastatic Cancer Support Group provides mutual support and information for people with recurrent and metastatic cancer. The group is facilitated by a licensed mental health professional. Discussion is focused on current issues faced by people with recurrent and metastatic cancer.

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Questions? Email elizabeth@gildasclubwi.org

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Weekly In-Person Cancer Support Group: 10-11:30am

A weekly support group for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is within 18 months of completing treatment.

We will meet in person at the clubhouse.

If you are already a member and want to register for this group, please email program@gildasclubwi.org or call 608-828-8880. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for a new member meeting through the calendar or email us to set up an individual meeting.

Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday from 6pm - 7:30pm
Via Zoom

Support group for anyone who has received a gynecological cancer diagnosis.  Open to anyone, at any stage, or time in/out of treatment. Come to ask questions, share your experience, support one another, and feel supported.

Due to licensing restrictions, all of Gilda's Club professionally-facilitated support groups are limited to people living in the state of Wisconsin.

Registration is required to receive the zoom link. Links and meeting info are sent to registrants the morning of the event.

Zoom access is provided, in part, by our Technology Sponsor UW Health Carbone Cancer Center.