Our expert, Chelsey Gomez, is here to answer your questions about creative expression and cancer!
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Christina’s Corner: April 2, 2024
April has arrived, and with it, the showers promised in the adage of “April showers bring May flowers.” My little town is on day two of a deluge and while the skies are grey, it’s also an invitation for me to slow down, just a bit. To linger with my cup of tea in the morning, to open the windows and let the fresh, cool air into the house.
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Begin Again
Start each month with intention setting, journaling, and breathwork with Tara O’Donoghue from Lov Yoga in this monthly drop-in program! This hour-long program will fill you with everything you need to help create a positive mindset for the month!
Monday, April 1 @ 10:00-11:00am PT / 12:00-1:00pm CT / 1:00-2:00pm
Coffee and Oodles
Need a break, but don’t have a lot of time? Join us for Coffee and Oodles! This short, refreshing drop-in program combines our fun art workshop environment with our popular journaling techniques as participants respond to a prompt in whichever medium speaks to them most: drawing or writing.
Wednesday, April 3 @ 9:30-10:00am PT / 11:30am-12:00pm CT / 12:30-1:00pm ET
Wednesday, April 10 @ 9:30-10:00am PT / 11:30am-12:00pm CT / 12:30-1:00pm ET
Wednesday, April 17 @ 9:30-10:00am PT / 11:30am-12:00pm CT / 12:30-1:00pm ET
Wednesday, April 24 @ 9:30-10:00am PT / 11:30am-12:00pm CT / 12:30-1:00pm
Meditation with Mamma G: Spring 2024
Join Mamma G, Cactus Cancer Society, and Elephants and Tea for Guided Yoga Nidra Meditation! Each season, we hold four sessions, each with a different theme. Come to one or come to all, it’s up to you! This month’s theme is: The Objective Observer!
Monday, April 15 @ 5:00-6:00pm PT / 7:00-8:00pm CT / 8:00-9:00pm ET
Guys Discussion Group
Led by LCSW Dennis Heffern, in this guys-only program, shoot the breeze with fellow cancer patients and survivors. Nothing is off the table. You won’t want to miss it!
Monday, April 22 @ 5:00-6:30pm PT / 7:00-8:30pm CT / 8:00-9:30pm ET
Book Club: Portrait of a Thief, Pages 313 – 342
Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li. This week, we’re reading Pages 313 – 342. Read our participants’ reactions in the comments section below!
Continue readingAsk a Cactus: The Creative Process
Our expert, Chelsey Gomez, is here to answer your questions about creative expression and cancer!
Continue readingBook Club: Portrait of a Thief, Pages 280 – 312
Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li. This week, we’re reading Pages 280 – 312. Read our participants’ reactions in the comments section below!
Continue readingAsk a Cactus: Creative Expression & Cancer
Our expert, Chelsey Gomez, is here to answer your questions about creative expression and cancer!
Continue readingYour March Sip of Coffee + Oodles
Did you miss Coffee and Oodles this week? Here’s our prompt, and a bit more about our process!
Continue readingFresh Ink: St. Jude Attitude
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. We value the voices of our community members and would love to share your words. If you would like to contribute to our blog here at Cactus Cancer Society, please email christina@cactuscancer.org.
Continue readingBook Club: Portrait of a Thief, Pages 247 – 279
Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li. This week, we’re reading Pages 247 – 279. Read our participants’ reactions in the comments section below!
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