Making a Cancer Treatment Decision That Is Right For You

Making a decision about cancer treatment can be an overwhelming experience for many people. Important decisions need to be made about treatment for new or recurrent cancer as well as ending treatment. Sometimes it is hard to know what questions to ask the doc-tor. One proven strategy for getting the most out of your visit is to be as prepared as possible. Having a written list of questions can help you feel more organized and comfortable in asking the questions you need to have answered as you work together with your doctor to make a decision about which treatment is right for you.

As you look at all the treatment options with your doctor and your family, you will need to determine what you can realistically expect from treatment. Talk with your doctor to better understand your type and stage of cancer as well as the best goal of treatment for you. A goal of treatment may be cure, slowing or controlling tumor growth, or extending your life while maintaining quality of life. Some cancer treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, can have difficult side effects. It’s important for you to weigh the benefits and the challenges, and make a decision that is best for you.

Cancer Support Community North Texas has a decision support counseling program called Open to Options® that can help you prepare for an appointment in which you will be making a treatment decision. The program is available in English or Spanish for people with any stage of cancer.

The service can help you get the most out of your doctor’s visit and help you talk more openly with your health care team about the things that really matter to you in your cancer treatment. In a brief one-hour session, an Open to Options® Specialist can help you develop a personal list of questions and concerns that will help you and your doctor explore your situation and develop the best treatment option for you. Please call your local clubhouse to make an appointment.

Dallas County Clubhouse214-345-8230

Collin County Clubhouse972-981-7020

Tarrant County Clubhouse682-212-5400

MARCH 2017 Our mission...Cancer Support Community North Texas' mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community.

Who we are...Cancer Support Community is an international non-profit dedicated to providing support, education and hope to people affected by cancer. Likely the largest employer of psychosocial oncology mental health professionals in the United States, Cancer Support Community North Texas, your local clubhouse, offers a menu of personalized services and education for ALL people affected by cancer.

To become a member... Membership at CSCNT is FREE. It is a simple, two step process.

Call (214) 345-8230 to learn more.

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Chair Yoga 1-2pm Mahjong 2-3:30pm

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Writing for Healing 2-4 pm ES Amigos Unidos Group 6-8pm Family & Friends 6-8pm Noogie Nights 6-8pm Wellness Group I & II 6-8pm

Family & Friends Group 6-8pm Look Good Feel Better 6-8pm Noogie Nights 6-8pm Wellness Group 6-8pm

Scrapbooking 10:30am-12:30pm Color Me Calm 2-3pm

Family & Friends 6-8pm Noogie Nights 6-8pm Wellness Group I & II 6-8pm

Yoga 6-7pm Family & Friends Group 6-8pm Noogie Nights 6-8pm Wellness Group 6-8pm

Seed Exchange 10-11am New Member Meeting 1-2:30pm Color Me Calm 2-3pm

Scrapbooking 12-2pm Yoga w/ Jennifer 5-6pm Living w/ Loss 6-8pm

24 Form Tai Chi 10-11am Wellness Group 10am-12pm Metastatic Group 6-8pm

Quilting 10am-12pm Zumba w/ Eleanor 1-1:45pm Wellness Group 2-4pm Understanding Hospice 6:30-8pm

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Cardmaking Workshop 10am-12pm Living w/ Loss Group 6-8pm

Yoga 11am-12pm Meditation 12:15-12:45pm Smoothies 1-2pmImmune System Strikes Back 6:30-8pm

Yoga w/Jennifer 5-6pm The Big Idea 6-7:30pm Post Treatment Group 6-8pm

24 Form Tai Chi 10-11am Wellness Group 10am-12pm Yoga 6-7pm New Member Meeting 6-7:30pm

Post Treatment Group 10am-12pm Stability Ball 12-12:45pm Zumba w/ Eleanor 1-1:45pm Smoothies 2-3pm Wellness Group 2-4pm

Yoga w/ Jennifer 5-6pm Down to Earth 6-7:30pm Living w/ Loss 6-8pm

24 Form Tai Chi 10-11am Wellness Group 10am-12pm Metastatic Group 6-8pm Targeted Therapy 6:30-8pm

Quilting 10am-12pm Zumba w/ Eleanor 1-1:45pm Wellness Group 2-4pm

Sewing Social 12-2pm Wellness Group 12-2pm

New Member Meeting 2-3:30pm

Yoga 11am-12pm Meditation 12:15-12:45pm Smoothies 1-2pm

New Member Meeting 10-11:30am Penny the Pet Partner 10am-4pm Wellness Group 12-2pm

Scrapbooking 10am-12pm Living w/ Loss Group 6-8pm

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Yoga 6-7pm Family & Friends Group 6-8pm Noogie Nights 6-8pm Wellness Group 6-8pm

Scrapbooking 10:30am-12:30pm Color Me Calm 2-3pm

Yoga w/Jennifer 5-6pm Colon Cancer Treatments 6-7:30pm Post Treatment Group 6-8pm

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Post Treatment Group 10am-12pm Stability Ball 12-12:45pm Zumba w/ Eleanor 1-1:45pm Smoothies 2-3pm Wellness Group 2-4pm

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Yoga 11am-12pm Meditation 12:15-12:45pm Cancer Resources 6:30-8pm

Chair Strength & Stretch 9-9:50am Strength & Stretch 10-11am Metastatic Group 6-8pm

Mahjong 2-3:30pm Spring Into Nutrition 6:30-8pm

Crocheting 10:30am-12:30pm Metastatic Group 2-4pm

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Chair Yoga 1-2pm Mahjong 2-3:30pm Breast Cancer Networking Group 6:30-8pm

Crocheting 10:30am-12:30pm Metastatic Group 2-4pm Living w/ Loss Group 4-6pm Family & Friends Group 6-8pm Noogie Nights 6-8pm

Chair Strength & Stretch 9-9:50am Strength & Stretch 10-11am Metastatic Group 6-8pm

Post-Treatment Group 12-2pm Chair Yoga 1-2pm Mahjong 2-3:30pm

Crocheting 10:30am-12:30pm Metastatic Group 2-4pm

Chair Strength & Stretch 9-9:50am Strength & Stretch 10-11am Clinical Trials 6-7:30pm Metastatic Group 6-8pm

Post-Treatment Group 12-2pm Chair Yoga 1-2pm Mahjong 2-3:30pm

Crocheting 10:30am-12:30pm Metastatic Group 2-4pm

24 Form Tai Chi 10-11am Meditation 11:30am-12:30pm Mahjong 1-3:30pm

Color Me Calm 11am-12pm

Open Art 10am-12pm New Member Meeting 2-3:30pm Teens Connect 6-7:30pm

24 Form Tai Chi 10-11am Meditation 11:30am-12:30pm Bookbinding 1-3pm

Color Me Calm 11am-12pm Gratitude Jars 2-4pm

Open Art 10am-12pm Movie Matinee 1-3pm

24 Form Tai Chi 10-11am Meditation 11:30am-12:30pm Red Door Readers 1-3pm

Color Me Calm 11am-12pm

Open Art 10am-12pm Movie Matinee 1-3pm

24 Form Tai Chi 10-11am Meditation 11:30am-12:30pm New Member Meeting 12-1:30pm

Color Me Calm 11am-12pm Red Door Readers 2-4pm

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New Member Meetings: Wednesday, March 8th, 2-3:30pm | Tuesday, March 14th, 6-7:30pm | Wednesday, March 29th, 12-1:30pm

COLLIN COUNTY CLUBHOUSE: MARCH6300 W. Parker Rd., MOB 2, Suite 129A | Plano, TX 75093 | Phone: (972) 981-7020 | Mon: 9am-8pm | Selected Tues • Wed • Thurs: 9am-8pm | Friday: 9am-5pm | Selected Saturdays

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TARRANT COUNTY CLUBHOUSE: MARCH 10840 Texas Health Trail, Suite 120 Fort Worth, TX 76244 | Phone: (682) 212-5400 | Mon - Fri : 9am-5pm | Selected Tue & Thurs: 9am-8pm | Selected Saturdays

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Yoga w/ Jennifer Tuesdays, March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, 5-6pmLearn how yoga can build strength, improve your flexibility and help with balance. Jennifer Gallian offers a relaxed, up lifting, fun atmo-sphere and welcomes all levels. Wear comfortable clothing. RSVP to (214) 345-8230.Down to Earth Club Tuesday, March 21st, 6:30-8pm Join us in creating beautiful decorative rock garden markers for vegetables, fruits, herbs and much more! Bring your questions and share with other garden enthusiasts. RSVP to (214) 345-8230.Sewing Social Wednesday March 8th, 12-2pmLearn to make a new, simple, sewing project from start to finish. With hands on instruction, you will have something to enjoy yourself or share with someone else. Materials provided. RSVP (214) 345-8230.Chair Class Strength & Stretch w/ EthelThursdays, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, 9-9:50amCancer survivor, Ethel LaBranche, leads this Basic Pilates Class, using a chair for ease and stability, to strengthen core muscles and increase flexibility. Dress for movement. RSVP to (214) 345-8230.Mat Class Strength & Stretch w/ EthelThursdays, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, 10-11amCancer Survivor, Ethel LaBranche, leads this Beginners Pilates Class to strengthen core muscles and increase flexibility. Wear comfortable clothes! RSVP to (214) 345-8230.24 Form Tai Chi Fridays, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, 10-11amTai Chi helps cancer survivors with fatigue, immune system function, stress reduction, balance, concentration, and overall quality of life. This workshop is facilitated by Jim Williams. Wear comfortable clothes! RSVP to (214) 345-8230.Clearing & Renewing MeditationFridays, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, 11:30am-12:30pmLoving, supportive, nurturing and rejuvenating energy is already here for you! Effectively access this energy for pain relief, clearer thinking, mood lifting, reduced anxiety, increased calm, improved sleep, feel-ings of contentment and joy, increased energy, and to generally feel more alive! This workshop is facilitated by Laura Sarna of Healing Directions. RSVP to (214) 345-8230. Red Door Readers Friday, March 17th, 1-3pmThere’s nothing quite as relaxing and rewarding as reading a good book then sharing the experience with good friends. Join us to discuss Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes and pick up next month’s book. RSVP to (214) 345-8230 by 3/14/17.

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New Member Meetings: Saturday, March 11th, 10-11:30am | Wednesday, March 15th, 10-11:30am | Friday, March 24th, 12-1:30pm

New Member Meetings: Wednesday, March 8th, 2-3:30pm | Tuesday, March 14th, 6-7:30pm | Wednesday, March 29th, 12-1:30pm

Mahjong Friday, March 3rd, 1-3:30pmMEMBERS ONLY: Originating in China, this game of skill, strat-egy, calculation and some degree of chance uses tiles to play against opponents. Christine Littlepage and Sydney Brainard, our game hosts, will teach this classic game of chance. No experience necessary!

Scrapbooking Tuesday, March 7th, 12-2pm MEMBERS ONLY: Creative arts enthusiast, jewelry designer, and CSCNT member, Kathy Groppe, will teach us how to make beau-tiful scrapbooking pages for our friends, loved ones, family and ourselves! Scrapbooking supplies available at the clubhouse and no experience necessary!

Bookbinding Friday, March 10th, 1-3pm MEMBERS ONLY: Join Audrey Maxwell, of the Junior League of Dallas, as she teaches us how to explore the art of bookbinding. Participants will learn about basic binding techniques, tools, and materials through hands-on projects. This three part-series will run once a month through May. Materials provided.

Writing for Healing Monday, March 13th, 2-4pmMEMBERS ONLY: Learn to express thoughts and feelings, make sense of the cancer journey, and nurture physical, emotional and spiritual well-being through writing with CSCNT member Pam Holloway, MS, author, coach and breast cancer “thriver.” Research shows that writing boosts mental, physical and emo-tional health, improves immune system function, and helps with pain reduction. Bring whatever medium is most comfortable to you: pen and paper, notebook or a laptop.

The Big Idea Tuesday, March 14th, 6-7:30pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Join Joey Kramer, D.C., from the Specific Chiropractor Center, as he teaches us 5 important things that every cancer survivor needs to know to recover from chemo-therapy. He will help to empower those suffering with chronic illness to better understand their health.

Gratitude Jars Friday, March 10th, 2-4pm MEMBERS ONLY: “Gratitude enables our hearts to tell a better story”-Sarah Sandifer. Come sit with us at CSC as we talk about the importance of gratitude in our lives. We will make and decorate gratitude jars to help encourage us to make 2017 a year of heart-felt gratitude.

Look Good Feel Better Monday, March 13th, 2-4pm OPEN TO PUBLIC: Hosted at CSCNT, this American Cancer Society program is for women undergoing cancer treatment to help them look and feel more comfortable with changes their appearance. A licensed cosmetologist shares techniques to boost your confidence! To register, call Carinsa Gaston at (972) 981-8643.

Noogieland Super Saturday: St. Patty’s Day Party Saturday, March 18th, 10am-12pmMEMBERS ONLY: Noogies! Be a little green and spread a little magic! We will have a St. Patty’s Day party filled with arts and crafts, games, and snacks.

Blocking Cancer Pathways: Targeted Therapy in Cancer Treatment Tuesday, March 21st, 6:30-8pmOPEN TO PUBLIC: Targeted therapy works in a different way than chemother-apy with its own special side effects. Learn how these drugs work and how they can be used as personalized medicine based on each person’s own cancer. Elaine S. DeMeyer, RN, MSN, AOCN, Oncology Nurse Consultant and Deborah Spitzer, MSN, RN, OCN, will provide us with the latest information on individualized cancer treatment.

Spring into Nutrition Thursday, March 30th, 6:30-8pmOPEN TO PUBLIC: Cancer Treatment Centers of America’s registered dietician, Jessica Engelbrecht, MS, RD, CSR, CNSC, LD, will educate us on how to utilize food to boost well-being, build your immune system, and help prevent common side effects from cancer treatment. Light dinner provided. Space is limited, RSVP by 3/28/17.

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NEW MEMBER MEETINGS: Friday, March 3rd , 2-3:30pm & Monday, March 20th, 1-2:30pm

TARRANT COUNTY CLUBHOUSE: MARCH 10840 Texas Health Trail, Suite 120 Fort Worth, TX 76244 | Phone: (682) 212-5400 | Mon - Fri : 9am-5pm | Selected Tue & Thurs: 9am-8pm | Selected Saturdays

Spring-themed Card MakingWednesday, March 1st, 10am-12pmCome make fun spring cards for your special family and friends! CSC member Laura Venvertloh facilitates this workshop. RSVP to (972) 981-7020.Gentle Yoga for the SoulTuesday, March 14th, Mondays, March 20th and 27th, 6-7pmYoga is an outstanding form of exercise and relaxation with many benefits. Caren Lock facilitates this work-shop. Suitable for all levels. RSVP to (972) 981-7020.24 Form Tai ChiTuesdays, March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, 10-11amTai Chi can help cancer survivors with fatigue, im-mune system function, stress reduction, balance, concentration and overall quality of life. This work-shop is facilitated by Jim Williams, who has over 20 years of Tai Chi experience. Wear comfortable clothes! RSVP to (972) 981-7020.Scrapbooking & Card Making Wednesday, March 15th, 10am-12pmBring your pictures to document your memories on decorated pages, or make special cards for any occasion. You’ll enjoy the company of other CSC members. Scrapbooking materials available. RSVP to (972) 981-7020.Chair Yoga w/ JudithThursdays, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 1-2pmLearn the classic postures of yoga in this all-levels, no-sweat, come-as-you-are class! A gentle form of yoga using a chair for a stretching, refreshing, renewing experience for your body. RSVP to (972) 981-7020.

MahjongThursdays, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, 2-3:30pmOriginating in China, this game of skill, strategy, calcula-tion and some degree of chance uses tiles to play against opponents. Judith Fishman, our game host, will teach this classic game of chance. No experience necessary! RSVP to (972) 981-7020. Color Me CalmFridays, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st, 11am-12pm Coloring is the new activity everyone’s raving about. It’s calming and reduces anxiety by bringing you to a meditative state and the present moment. Join other CSC members to calm our minds and bodies through the art of coloring. RSVP to (972) 981-7020.

Art Workshop: Circling Together Wednesday, March 22, 1-3pmJoin us to create work that will be on display at the Plano ArtFest 2017 (on April 23rd, 10am-6pm). The theme of the ArtFest is “Circling Together: What Brings Us Together?” No experience required as creating art from within is part of the fun experience! Jennifer Seibert, Professor of Art at Collin College, will lead us through this art workshop. RSVP to (972) 981-7020.Red Door Readers Friday, March 24th, 2-4pmMEMBERS ONLY: There’s nothing quite as relaxing and rewarding as reading a good book then sharing the experience with good friends. Join us to discuss “Where’d You Go, Bernadette” by Maria Simple, and pick up next month’s book, “Hurricane Sisters” by Dorothea Benton Frank. Books will be provided. RSVP to (972) 981-7020.

The Immune System Strikes Back: Immunotherapy in the War on Cancer Wednesday, March 1st, 6:30-8pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Immunotherapy is offering new hope in the fight of many cancers. Fatemeh Youssefi PhD, RN, OCN and Elaine S. DeMeyer RN, MSN, AOCN will teach us about the different types of immuno-therapy, which cancers it is helping and introduce you to the national immunotherapy program called Cancer Moonshot 2020.

Noogieland Super Saturday Saturday, March 4th, 10am-12pm MEMBERS ONLY: In Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Lucky the Leprechaun will be leaving surprises for all the Noogies who come to craft in his honor! Join us for a fun morning of shamrock crafting…be sure to remember to wear your favorite green item!

Understanding Hospice Tuesday, March 7th, 6:30-8pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Confused about the roles of Palliative and Hospice services? Jinny Jenkins, LPC, area director of sales with Kindred at Home, will dispel the myths and share the truths regarding their role in your life and how they can help the whole family unit.

Movie Matinee: Miss Peregrine’s School for Peculiar Children Friday, March 10th, 1-3pm MEMBERS ONLY: When his beloved grandfather leaves Jake clues to a mystery, he finds a magical place known as Miss Peregrine’s School for Peculiar Children. The mystery and danger deepen as he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers – and their terrifying enemies. Ultimately, Jake discovers that only his own special “peculiarity” can save his new friends.

Movie Matinee: Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Risk Reduction & Treatment Friday, March 14th, 1-3pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Join us for a series of interesting, educational and moving short videos about colorectal cancer risk factors, screening tests and treatments, and personal stories of the survivors.

Spring Seed Exchange Monday, March 20th, 10-11am MEMBERS ONLY: In celebration of the first day of Spring, CSC Alliance is holding its first annual seed exchange. Bring your favorite seeds, pictures of your garden and ideas for upcoming garden workshops to share with other members.

Noogieland:Parent’s Night Out Friday, March 24th, 6-8pm MEMBERS ONLY: It’s a Pajama Party kind of night for our Noogies…wear your favorite PJs and we’ll have a pizza party and movie date! Parents get to go have some fun of their own without having to find a sitter!

Cancer Resources Wednesday, March 29th, 6:30-8pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Newly diagnosed and overwhelmed? Cancer Resource Specialist, Jackeline Castillo, LMSW, will be discussing tips and resources on how to navigate through the cancer world when it comes to finances. Find out why planning ahead and collaborating with your oncology medical team can help you as you begin treatment.

Red Door Readers Club Monday, March 6th, 10am-12pm Read any good books lately? There’s nothing quite as relaxing and rewarding as curling up with a good book then sharing the experience with good friends. This month’s book is the second in the Tracy Crosswhite Series…Her Final Breath, by Robert Dugoni. Detective Crosswhie is in search of a serial killer who is killing young women across North Seattle. Keys to solving these murders may lie in decade old investigations, which include her captain, Johnny Nolasco. Books provided…must RSVP.

Scrapbooking & Card Making Mondays, March 13th & 27th, 10:30am-12:30pmPunches, stencils, gems and ribbons – oh my! Pre-serve your memories of times with family and friends with style. Interested in making cards and learning to scrapbook? Then this is the workshop for you! The ladies of Hillside Community Church will introduce you the basics of scrapbooking and card making. All materials provided.

Color Me Calm Mondays, March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, 2-3pmColoring is the activity everyone’s raving about. It’s calming and reduces anxiety, bringing you to a medita-tive state. Join us for coloring, pastries and fellowship.

Quilting: Friendship Braid QuiltTuesdays, March 7th & 21st, 10am-12pm Christy Doughty teaches us how to make this beautiful quilt using just a jelly roll and a binding stencil…it’sreally just that easy! This is a TWO part class and you must attend both classes to have completed project.

Stability Ball Tuesdays, March 14th & 28th, 12-12:45pmBesides providing balance training, an overlooked component in most exercise programs, stability ball training works your core in almost every exercise that is performed, in addition to working multiple muscles at one time while forcing your body to balance itself. Join Eleanor Nebe in better preparing your core to sup-port your body in whatever you do!

RSVP is REQUIRED for ALL events hosted by CSCNT 48 hours in advance. To RSVP, please call (972) 981-7020 or visit our interactive online calendar at CancerSupportTexas.org.

RSVP is REQUIRED for ALL events hosted by CSCNT 48 hours in advance. To RSVP, please call (682) 212-5400 or visit our interactive online calendar at CancerSupportTexas.org.

RSVP is REQUIRED for ALL events hosted by CSCNT 48 hours in advance! To RSVP, please call (214) 345-8230 or

visit our interactive online calendar at CancerSupportTexas.

Zumba w/ Eleanor Tuesdays, March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, 1-1:45pm Ready to kick up your exercise routine to the next level? Join Zumba instructor Eleanor Nebe, long time Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor, in this upbeat, Latin dance inspired workout. This is a Zumba Basic class and will be at a lower intensity than the average class.

Yoga w/ Douglas Wednesdays, March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, 11am-12pm Douglas Reynolds, RYT 200, teaches a combination of Happy yoga and Vinyasa yoga, utilizing a range of postures and breathing techniques that promotes overall health, wellness, and happiness. Accommodations can be made to perform sessions from a chair.

Meditation (Yoga Nidra) w/ Douglas Wednesdays, March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, 12:15-12:45pm Douglas Reynolds, RYT 200, will help you to identify sensations through-out your body and focus on your breath, while remaining in a state of relaxed awareness that encourages an overall sense of well-being.

Coffee, Crocheting & MoreThursdays, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, 10:30am-12:30pm Join the ladies from the Met Church in Keller for a fun afternoon of Cof-fee, Crocheting and more.

Open Art Workshop Fridays, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 10am-12pm Interested in exploring you inner Picasso or finish up another crafting proj-ect? Come in and pick your project or bring your own! We have all the supplies you need, just bring your creativity.

AccuQuilt Friday, March 31st, 2-4pm Always wanted to make a quilt, but never thought you had the time? Join Program Manager Cynthia Cervantes in this monthly quilt project and you will have a completed quilt by the end of the year! All supplies provided, but bring your own sewing machine.

Open Quilting Fridays, March 24th & 31st, 12-2pm Have an unfinished quilting project to finish before the holidays or just need some extra table space to lay out all of you pieces? Then come for four full hours of uninterrupted quilting!

Smoothies! Tuesdays & Wednesdays, March 1st, 8th, 14th, 22nd & 28thWe have loads of fruit ready for blending. Just bring your special add-ins and we’ll provide the rest!

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Penny the Pet Partner Wednesday, March 15th, 10am-4pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Positive human-animal interactions have been proven to improve people’s physical, emotional and psychological lives. Penny will be in the Clubhouse to give love and accept pets. Penny is a Registered Therapy Dog through Pet Partners and lives with Program Director, Nicole Huff.

Noogieland Super Saturday:Springing into Spring Saturday, March 18th, 10am-12pm MEMBERS ONLY: Calling all Noogies: Are you ready for Springtime fun? Celebrate with us as we harken in the season with nature-themed crafts, rain-dancing, music-making, and snacks. RSVP by 3/9/17.

Clinical Trials Thursday, March 23rd, 6-7:30pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Clinical trials are research studies that examine new cancer treatments and ways to prevent cancer. Learn what is true and false about clinical trials, and what questions to ask your healthcare team to see if a trial is right for you. Elaine DeMeyer, RN, MSN, AOCN will lead us in these important questions and discoveries together.

The Jeanice Janes Breast Cancer Survivors’ Retreat Saturday, March 25th, 8am-2pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Hosted by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, Cancer Support Community North Texas, and Texas Oncology, come and hear about education, support and celebration of healthy survivorship. Bring questions for an ask-the-expert panel discussion, as well as several breakout sessions of your choice! Register at TexasHealth.org/Survivor-Retreat or pick up a registration form in the Clubhouse.

Colon Cancer Treatments Tuesday, March 28th, 6-7:30pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Join Dai Chu N. Luu, M.D., medical oncologist with Texas Oncology as he discusses treatment in all stages of col-orectal cancer: chemotherapy, side effects and more.

Spring Into Nutrition Friday, March 31st, 12:30-2pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Cancer Treatment Centers of America’s registered dietician, Jessica Engelbrecht, MS, RD, CSR, CNSC, LD, will educate us on how to utilize food to boost well-being, build your immune system, and help prevent common side effects from cancer treatment. Light lunch provided. Space is limited, RSVP by 3/29/17.

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RSVP is required for every program offering at all clubhouses. To RSVP, call your clubhouse

or visit CancerSupportTexas.org.

Amigos Unidos Latino Support GroupSupport group for Latinos living with cancer. Offered twice a month.

Bereavement Support GroupSix-week, structured grief support group for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one to cancer. Call to register.

Family & Friends Support GroupSupport group for people supporting a loved one who is living with cancer. Offered weekly.

Grief BustersA six-week support group for children, school age through teen, who have had a loved one or friend die from cancer. Call to register.

Living with Loss GroupSupport group for people whose loved one has died of cancer. Offered twice a month.

Metastatic Support GroupSupport group for individuals who have metastatic cancer. Offered twice a month at the Tarrant and Collin County clubhouses and weekly at the Dallas County clubhouse.

Post-Treatment GroupThis group provides an opportunity for people with cancer who are post-treatment, to share expertise and deepen their insight on the cancer experience. Offered twice a month.

Wellness Support GroupSupport group for people living with cancer. Offered weekly.

Breast Cancer Networking GroupNetworking group for individuals with breast cancer. Offered monthly.

Lymphedema Networking Group A support group for individuals dealing with lymphedema. Meet other people who are facing similar challenges. This is an opportunity to learn from others and gain support. This group currently meets monthly and is only offered for cancer patients.

Teens ConnectA networking group for teens ages 13-17. Teens come together to have fun, plan events and volunteer in the clubhouse.

Community Group Meetings Hosted at CSCNT:

Pretty ‘n Pink African American women’s breast cancer survivor group. For more information, please contact Gail Winn at (214) 810-2546.

Sisters Networking Group African American women’s breast cancer survivor group. For more information, please contact Zolean Bruner at (214) 356-6414.

THD Smoking Cessation Group Smoking support hosted by Texas Health Dallas. For more information, please contact Ben Garcia at (214) 345-8955.

Us TOO Prostate Cancer Group Prostate cancer support group through North Texas Prostate Cancer Coalition for patients, survivors, and caregivers. Meets 1st Tuesday monthly. Contact Tom Dillon (972) 998-5221.

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All CSC groups are facilitated by licensed mental health professionals. Please see clubhouse calendars for meeting days and times or contact your

local clubhouse for assistance.