Autumn 2025 GildaGram Newsletter
THE POWER OF COMMUNITY
Research shows that belonging to a supportive community strengthens resilience in profound ways. Katherine’s Clubhouse News article looks at the ways that social connection can strengthen resilience and improve health outcomes.
GILDA’S CLUB MINNESOTA: BUILDING CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY
The Gilda’s Club community is constantly growing and evolving. Bridget’s Program News article examines the many ways that community is built at Gilda’s Club.
EVERY EFFORT COUNTS
It’s not about the size of the fundraiser, it’s about the size of the heart behind it! From major company fundraisers to small-scale efforts, every bit of generosity helps us get closer to ensuring that no one needs to face cancer alone. Read more about the power of community fundraising in Renee’s Development News article.
Join us online and in the clubhouse for cancer support programming! See what’s coming up on the Program Calendar for October, November, and December! Our program calendar is released quarterly (every three months).
Did you know that our program calendar is interactive? Click on a class in calendar view to go directly to the signup page for that class. To go back to calendar view select “Go back to calendar view” in the top right corner of each class description flyer.
New: Do you only attend virtual classes, courses, and socials? Download the Virtual Program Calendar to see only virtual and hybrid programming.
Preview and print Gilda’s Guide to Virtual Programming, a handy interactive and printable guide for signing up for GCMN’s online classes and groups, getting confirmation and reminder emails with your Zoom links, and Zoom tips and tricks. Preview and print Gilda’s Guide to Virtual Programming here.
GILDA’S SPOTLIGHT
THE POWER OF COMMUNITY: GROUP VOLUNTEERING
Volunteers play an important role in fostering a compassionate community at Gilda’s Club Minnesota. Melissa’s Volunteer News article explores what happens when people come together to make a difference and shares opportunities for groups to volunteer together.
PROGRAM PARTNERS, TRIBUTES, AND MEMORIALS
Gilda’s Club gives a special thanks to everyone who donated as a tribute and to all of our October, November, and December Program Partners. In this article, we also take a moment to remember our members who have recently passed. See our Program Partners, Tributes and Memorials here.
HANK’S HAPPENINGS: SNIFFING OUT COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Learn how Hank has been building community and connecting with others in Hank’s Happenings.
