September/October 2016

TRADITIONAL TURKEY DINNER WITH ALL THE FIXINGS!

RAFFLES—LIVE ENTERTAINMENT—FUN FOR ALL AGES!

ADULTS: $10

CHILDREN (UNDER 12): $5

NEW THIS YEAR—SECRET AUCTION ITEM!!

PROCEEDS TO FRIENDS TOGETHER

SEPTEMBER 24, 2016

4:00pm—7:00pm

CONNIE’S CAFÉ

11585 US 23 SOUTH, OSSINEKE

September: 7 10:00am Essential Oils with Amy Traylor

12 6:00pm Touch of Beauty with Sandy Donovan & Carol Johnston

13 6:00pm Essential Oils with Amy Traylor

24 4:00pm—7:00pm Connie’s Festival of Friends

26 6:00pm Cancer Exercise Recovery Program with Desiree Nowaczyk

28 7:00am Prostate & Pancake Breakfast

(at MidMichigan Medical Center-Alpena)

October: 1 9:00am Zonta Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

(at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary)

5 10:00am What Matters Most with Karen Bennett, Attorney

11 6:00pm Listening with Kristin Kowalski, Audiologist

November:

1 6:00pm What Matters Most with Karen Bennett, Attorney

28 6:00pm Breast Friends Support Group Holiday Evening

Unless noted, all programs are held at: Friends Together 105 Prentiss St.

Alpena, MI 49707 (989) 356-3231

Friends Together Programs, and programs we support!

Desiree Nowaczyk to Introduce New Breast Cancer Exercise Recovery Program

Monday, September 26th—6:00 p.m. Friends Together Center

A Breast Cancer Exercise Recovery Program incorporates guided breath, natural range of motion and stretching. Learn gentle exercises which encourage the healing process. Wisdom of emotional balance will be woven into this program as a compliment to the movements. Desiree Nowaczyk is a Certified Stress Management and Holistic Life Coach, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant,

and Personal Trainer. She has been certified and teaching yoga for 11 years throughout the community. Desiree believes deeply in the bodies innate wisdom to heal and she enjoys sharing ways to live well.

This evening is free to the public and part of the Breast Cancer Support Programs offered at Friends Together.

Information—Judy Burns at 356-3231

What Matters Most

Friends Together has invited Karen Jo Bennett to offer valuable information for persons interested

in areas of Life Planning, Estate Planning and Protecting Assets. Please join us:

Wednesday, October 5

th

10:00 a.m. at Friends Together or

Tuesday, November 1st

6:00p.m. at Friends Together

Karen Jo Bennett has practiced law in Alpena since 1980. Her practice is concentrated in the areas of business law, including succession planning for family businesses, probate and trust administration and elder law. In the area of Elder Law and Estate Planning, Karen helps families and individuals create plans, strategies and documents to effectively manage and protect personal and business

assets during life, and ultimately transfer the assets after death in a manner which preserves family harmony, while reducing expense and delay. Karen also works with families to plan for the long term health care needs of their loved ones, providing guidance and assistance in navigating the complex rules of the Medicaid program. Karen is a founding member of Art in the Loft and serves on the Board of the Northeast Michigan Center for Fine Arts, Inc. She is a current member of the Economic Committee of the Alpena Downtown Development Authority. She was named 2008 “Citizen of the Year” by the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce.

Stress Less: Improving Quality of Life

with Effective Communication and Brain Hearing with Kristin Kowalski Clinical Audiologist, AU.D, CCC-A

Tuesday, October 11th

6:00pm at Friends Together

Kristin of the ARMC Medical Group—Ear, Nose, and Throat Office in Alpena will provide a practical hands-on approach that will enlighten and help identify issues you may experience.

Basics of Essential Oils-101 -Help Heal Yourself Have something on hand that can resolve your pain, your stress, your congestion, and even your weight concerns! Essential oils are a very affordable and safe solution to many health con-cerns & just imagine the value of the peace of mind of having these on hand when you need them! Join Amy Traylor, owner of Massage Works Natural Health Center, and Friends Together for ‘Basics of Essential Oils 101’. Smells are definitely free (& even beneficial)!

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

6:00pm at Friends Together Amy Traylor

Monday, September 12 at 6:00pm

A Touch of Beauty is a free program offered by Friends Together in collaboration with a community of women who care. Designed by Sandra Donovan and Carol Johnston for women during and after their cancer experience. This hands-on workshop will

enhance overall appearance and well being. Facilitated by Sandra and Carol, licensed cosmetologists, who offer free all-natural products and demonstrations on wearing

wigs, scarves and accessories. To RSVP call Friends Together (989) 356-3231.

Tuesday Night Live

Every Tuesday at Friends Together 6:00pm Meet others who are coping with a variety of cancer issues, share resources and information, discuss family issues and coping strategies, and make new friends who understand.

Our evening is filled with comfort and fellowship. *Formally known as Friends Together Weekly.

Caregivers Connect Meet others who share your experience. Understand your new role as caregiver. Recognize your needs and discover ways to care for YOU. 2nd and 4th Tuesday Evenings, 6:00pm at the Friends Together Center. Facilitated by Marlon Smith.

Guys Like Us Morning coffee crew of men who are coping with cancer. Join us in discussion, or just listen. 10:00am every Wednesday at Friends Together. For men only.

Alpena “Breast Friends” Group Meets last Monday of each month, 6:00pm—8:00pm. There is a special meeting place at Friends Together for you if you have been touched by BREAST CANCER.

Information: Judy 989-356-3231.

Life After Loss For those recovering after the loss of a loved one to cancer. Grief is overwhelming; you are not alone. Feel free to bring a friend or family member. Light snacks provided. Every Thursday, 6pm at Friends Together. Facilitated by: Pamela Lloyd Gorski.

Youth Support Groups

NEED A RIDE? Friends Together may be able to

help get you to your cancer related appointment!

Give us a call: 989-356-3231

Friends Together Representatives are not licensed medical professionals. Please direct specific medical questions to your physician. In accordance with federal law and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W. Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (202) 720-5964 (voice & TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cats Connect Together For Healing Alpena High School

After school on Wednesdays For more information call Lori Vought: (989) 358-5200

Cats Connecting Thunder Bay Junior High School

After school on Wednesdays For more information call Nancy Kreis: (989) 358-5465

Rogers City Learning Lunch

Thursday, September 15

12:00 noon

Presque Isle District Library

(Jordan Conference Room)

Join Judy Burns for lunch and an hour of

shared information and fun!

RSVP: Judy (989) 356-3231

Learning Lunches are on the third Thursday of each month & free of charge.

Block Party —Great Success!

Over 150 people attended the TOGETHER AS FRIENDS Block Party on September 27th.

Together we honored cancer survivors, caregivers,

and those no longer with us.

Our thanks to Calcite Credit Union for their 2016 donation of $15, 313.09. Special thanks to Leeny

Ries and the Hot Dog Days volunteers as they raised more than $5000 this year selling hot dogs

and brats. Thank You Rogers City, Volunteers, and those who donated in any way for

our first every Block Party! Rogers City

Cancer Support Group

Friends Together North

Every other Monday

6:00 pm

Presque Isle District Library

Network with others dealing with a cancer in your area.

Please join us—bring a fr iend!

For more information: Judy (989) 356-3231

Facilitator: Nancy Snow

The Zonta Club of Alpena is asking Alpena to ...

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Drop off your Decorated Bra on Friday, September 30th,

at Friends Together from 12 to 4pm.

Voting will take place from 6 to 8pm at the Pedestrian

Bridge between Mill Park and the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage

Center. Bring your family and show your

support for Breast Cancer Awareness!

Decorate a Bra for the

BRAS

ON THE BRIDGE

EVENT

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 Decorate a Bra …..Community will

vote and the winner will receive a

prize! Winner will be

announced on October 1st at the

Zonta Walks for Women

Breast Cancer Awareness Event.

BRA ADMISSION IS FREE!

BRAS WILL NOT BE RETURNED UNLESS REQUESTED. NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN.

We remember these friends who have been honored by their family and friends recently through a

memorial gift. Each of them taught us something about living well through the cancer experience.

Each leaves lasting, loving memories in our hearts.

IN MEMORY OF:

We promise to honor their memory by doing all we can to support and care for

anyone in northeast Michigan who is struggling through cancer.

Dave Douglas

Florence Jaskolski

Gene O’Neill

Ronald Idalski

Lenny Bee

Carolyn Biscorner

Doug McCormick

Stephen Dzialowski

Marie Peterson

Jim Piana

Linda Kelly

Let’s Meet Fred—from Oscoda

Kathie Hoppe, the Friends Together Liaison at the Cancer Center, first met Fred and his wife during one of her visits to our friends receiving treatment. While chatting with patients, Kathie discovered a need for our Van Service. Fred and his wife were so excited to have such a great opportunity to partici-pate as they have a 7 month old grandson downstate in a hospital and the mom

needed help with her other children. While trying to figure out how to run both north for her husband and south for her kids, Fred’s wife found our van service was truly a godsend. Fred decided to have treatment in Alpena instead of West Branch because of the Transportation Services Friends Together provides. He has warmly referred to it as our ‘shuttle service.’ As you can see, our hard earned dollars are helping people from Rogers City to Oscoda - From Barton City to Mikado - From Atlanta to Millersburg every single day.

Thank you for making a difference!

Guys Like Us Morning Walking Group “Duck Park Duffers”

L-R: Lee Tolzdorf, Chris King, Roger

Mendel & Dave Karshnick

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YOU COULD WIN A…

PRIME RIB DINNER FOR 8!

The Friends Together Board is

preparing a prime rib dinner for you and seven guests of your choice! Dinner, dessert and

beverages will be served at the home of Judy Burns.

Want a chance to win this

DELICIOUS prize?

...it will be available at Connie’s Fall Festival of Friends,

see front page for details!