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Please check the events section of the web site for new
announcements concerning additional gatherings throughout the year.
Watch for more details on these upcoming events:
- Afternoon Tea at Golden Leaf nursery to experience how
gardening can be great therapy
- Lunch at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens with a tour of
the new Orchid Observatory
We always welcome your ideas for outings and meeting subject. Please
email
us with your suggestions.
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Exhausted? Out of Balance?
Join us for an evening of simple "how to" techniques around
quieting the mind and finding more inner peace.
Shannon Carney, Co-Founder of Wind River Cancer Wellness
Retreats will share with us different ways to better manage our stress
including a guided meditation (no experience necessary). Expect hands-on fun!
Bring a mat of blanket if you have one.
Myers Park United
Methodist Church, Parish Building, Room 110
Click here for directions
and parking information
Social time 6:00pm
Meeting time 6:30 - 8:30 pm
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Michelle, a registered nutritionist from Strides to
Strength Cancer Program at Presbyterian Cancer Center, will take us on a
grocery shopping tour of Earth Fare in the South Park shopping area. We
will walk the store and learn how to best choose products by
understanding their nutritional value and also learn how to read and
understand ingredient labels.
Depending on the number of CBF members attending we may need
to break into groups (one starting at 6:30 and the other at 7:30). Email
Pam Darnell with questions.
Earth Fare has a dining area and we will also have the
opportunity to sample healthy foods. There will be a minimal cost for food
(price to be determined).
Meet at Earth Fare
Click here for
map and address
Meeting time 6:30 - 8:30 pm
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Pool Party -
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
A CBF member has again invited us to her home to help
start your summer off with great food and a relaxing time with friends.
Bring your suits and towels if you wish to swim or soak in the hot tub.
Please bring a cold salad or fruit dish to share. Chicken and
drinks will be furnished.
Myers Park area
Email Pam
Darnell for address and directions
Meeting time 6:30 - 8:30 pm
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Tour
Strides to Strength at Presbyterian Cancer and Wellness Center. Wear
your sweats or other comfortable clothing. Be prepared to participate in
a sample of the programs they offer. Meet the staff and learn how this
wellness program can help during and after your cancer treatments.
Meet at Presbyterian
Cancer and Wellness Center
125 Baldwin Avenue
Meeting time 6:30 - 8:30 pm
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Join us for a question and answer session as local
oncologist Dr. Frenette speaks on the latest in breast cancer
treatments. Dr. Frenette has been instrumental in supporting and
promoting Carolina Breast Friends. He is a true friend to CBF and
you are sure to enjoy meeting him and listening to the information he
has to offer.
Myers Park United
Methodist Church, Parish Building, Room 110
Click here for directions
and parking information
Social time 6:00pm
Meeting time 6:30 - 8:30 pm
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Volunteer beauty professionals will lead us through a
practical, hand-on experience. Members will learn about makeup
techniques, skin care, nail care, and options related to hair loss
including wigs, turbans and scarves.
Each participant currently in treatment received a free kit of
cosmetics for use during and after the workshop. The Look Good/Feel Better
program is available for CBF members going through treatments, space is
limited and you MUST pre-register no later than July 25th. Members already
finished with treatments will enjoy make-up tips and facials provided by a local
cosmetic company.
NOTE: Please bring any scarves, hats and wigs you would like
to donate to this program.
Email Pam
Darnell to pre-register.
Myers Park United
Methodist Church, Parish Building, Room 110
Click here for directions
and parking information
Social time 6:00pm
Meeting time 6:30 - 8:30 pm
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Learn the latest in breast implants and plastic
surgery techniques. Dr. Capizzi will answer questions about
reconstruction.
Myers Park United
Methodist Church, Parish Building, Room 110
Click here for directions
and parking information
Social time 6:00pm
Meeting time 6:30 - 8:30 pm
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a great way to fight back
against breast cancer, provide hope to all facing the disease, and unite
friends, families, and coworkers to raise awareness and funds to fight
breast cancer.
Symphony Park at South
Park Mall
Registration 6:30am
Pink Ribbon Cutting 8:00am |
Team sign ups available soon. It's always fun to walk
as a group. Last year we dressed as butterflies. What theme would you
like for 2008?
For the last two years we have assisted with the Dr. Pepper
give-away. They donate funds to CBF. Volunteers help fill bins with ice and
drinks, pass drinks out to participants, and break-down after the race. Must be
at the Dr. Pepper truck by 6:00am. If you would like to help please
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Volunteer with final preparations for Oysters on the
Lawn. Time and location to be announced.
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What better way to kick off the holiday season than
with CBF sisters who understand your issues and share many of the same
things to be thankful for.
Time and location to
be announced.
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Bring a wrapped and unmarked gift valued at $15 or
under for a great evening exchanging and swapping gifts with a little
bit of "theft" involved. Lots of laughs, food and fun.
Myers Park United
Methodist Church, Parish Building, Room 110
Click here for directions
and parking information
Social time 6:00pm
Meeting time 6:30 - 8:30 pm
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