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October 2022 Programs!

A gathering of four small pumpkins, one orange, two gray, and one white, against two haystacks. In the grass, orange and brown leaves are visible.

30 Minute Tune Up: Oodles of Thoughts Edition

Throughout the month of October, we’ll be combining our fun art workshop environment with our popular journaling techniques and give participants a chance to respond to a prompt in whichever medium speaks to them most: drawing or writing.

Thursday, October 6 @ 9:30-10:00am PT / 11:30am-12:00pm CT / 12:30-1:00pm ET

Thursday, October 13 @ 9:30-10:00am PT / 11:30am-12:00pm CT / 12:30-1:00pm ET

Thursday, October 20 @ 9:30-10:00am PT / 11:30am-12:00pm CT / 12:30-1:00pm ET

Thursday, October 27 @ 9:30-10:00am PT / 11:30am-12:00pm CT / 12:30-1:00pm ET


Meditation with Mamma G

Looking for a way to relax? Join Angie Giallourakis (aka Mamma G) as she leads us in a monthly guided yoga Nidra meditation class. This program is in partnership with Elephants and Tea. 

Monday, October 10 @ 5pm PT / 7pm CT /  8pm EDT


Unspoken Ink

Join us for Unspoken Ink, one of our most popular programs! This creative writing workshop is designed to take you on a journey through your cancer diagnosis and into your survivorship with a small group of your young adult cancer patient/survivor peers.

8 Weekly Sessions, Starting October 24
(Skipping December 5th, Ending December 19th)
Mondays @ 4:30-6:30pm PT / 6:30-8:30pm CT / 7:30-9:30pm ET


Guys Discussion Group

Led by LCSW Dennis Heffern, we’ll shoot the breeze with men of all young adult cancer experiences. Nothing is off the table. You won’t want to miss it!

Monday, October 24 @ 5 PM PT/ 7 PM CT/ 8 PM ET


Art Workshop: Monster Wreath

Join us for our October Art Workshop as we meet together with other young adult cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers to make a monster wreath. We’ll send you everything you need!⁠

Wednesday, October 26 @ 5:00-7:00pm PT / 7:00-9:00pm CT / 8:00-10:00pm ET


Murder Mystery Event

Grab your magnifying glass and head to our online Murder Mystery Party fundraiser, fully equipped with characters, a themed plot, and more! Join Cactus Cancer Society online to support our programs while also experiencing a fun, themed night of creeps, haunts, murder, mystery, and intrigue.⁠

Thursday, October 27 @ 5:00-7:00pm PT / 7:00-9:00pm CT / 8:00-10:00pm ET