Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune. This week, we’re reading Chapters 13 – 14, Pages 235 – 284. Read our participants’ reactions in the comments section below!
Continue readingFresh Ink: Concrete Thoughts
In Unspoken Ink, one of our most popular programs here at Cactus Cancer Society, our participants write in response to prompts, ranging from pictures to quotes to poetry. We are proud to share the work of our writers here on our blog, including this piece, which is part of a series entitled Fresh Ink.
Continue readingFresh Ink: Rocks and Mountains
In Unspoken Ink, one of our most popular programs here at Cactus Cancer Society, our participants write in response to prompts, ranging from pictures to quotes to poetry. We are proud to share the work of our writers here on our blog, including this piece, which is part of a series entitled Fresh Ink.
Continue readingMarch 2023 Programs!
We’ve got some great programs coming up in March! Check out our Upcoming Programs for information on how to sign up!
Continue readingChristina’s Corner: February 17, 2023
It was 67 degrees in my hometown today – rare for the Northeast in mid-February. I didn’t even have to put on a coat to take my dog outside. It was that quintessential Fool’s Spring where I forgot that it could even be like that outside. And I got lulled into that familiar old lie: what problems did I have when it was this warm outside? I can’t remember. Maybe this Spring I will have no problems. Or I will have them and I won’t care because it’s warm out.
Continue readingPlant Succulents At Our March Art Workshop!
Really excited about being a part of Cactus Cancer Society, but have a terrible black thumb? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! Come to our March Creative Art Workshop, where we’ll be building Lego Succulents. Maybe you’ve got a massive Lego Death Star at home, or haven’t played with plastic blocks since you were a kid. This kit is sure to be an enjoyable way to get crafty, make something unique to display, and offer you time to hang out with your young adult cancer peers.
Continue readingBook Club: The House in the Cerulean Sea, Chapters 3 – 4
Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune.  This week, we’re reading Chapters 3-4, Pages 33-69. Read our participants’ reactions in the comments section below!
Continue readingGrab a Passport for Cactus Cancer Society Adventures!
A Passport can get you anywhere – including ownership of Cactus Cancer Society goodies! By keeping track of your participation in our Cactus Cancer Society community, you’ll earn goodies such as stickers and shirts, and try some new programs along the way.
Continue readingPalentine’s Trivia: Celebrate Your Friendship!
The hottest ticket in town isn’t Hamilton, Funny Girl, or Hadestown… it’s Palentine’s Day Trivia! If you’re looking for pub-style trivia with a handful of great games mixed in, we’ve got you covered. And what better way to celebrate a day that’s about all different kinds of love than to grab your bestie and attend together? Whether you’re in the same neighborhood or states apart – you can show off your knowledge of famous friendships and spend quality time while doing it.
Continue readingFebruary Office Hours for Cactus HQ!
Have you heard? We have new (digital) digs, and we want you to check it out with us! Come on over to our open house on Friday, February 3rd, from 12 pm – 2 pm PT / 2 pm – 4 pm CT / 3 pm – 5 pm ET. Feel no pressure to bring a housewarming gift – your presence is present enough.
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