Summer 2026 GildaGram Newsletter
HEALING IN THE OUTDOORS: NATURE, WATER, AND WELLBEING
Summer invites us outdoors in ways that can be deeply restorative. Katherine’s Clubhouse News article explores the power of nature to impact healing and wellbeing and shares methods for integrating wellbeing practices into daily life.
SUPPORT AND WELLNESS AT GILDA’S CLUB
At Gilda’s Club, support and healthy lifestyle programs have been essential to our mission to ensure that no one faces cancer alone. Bridget’s Program News article looks at how our program offerings continue to grow and expand.
BUILT BY COMMUNITY, SUSTAINED BY COMMUNITY
We’ve seen our supporters prove that community is stronger than cancer this year! Read Renee’s Development News article shares updates on recent events and fundraising efforts, including our annual gala and the Comfort is Care campaign.
Join us online and in the clubhouse for cancer support programming! See what’s coming up on the Program Calendar for July, August, and September! 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 DIFFERENCE VOLUNTEERS MAKE: A MIDYEAR REFLECTION
Volunteers have given more than 100 hours of service to Gilda’s Club in the first half of 2026! Melissa’s Volunteer News article reflects on the impact volunteers make at Gilda’s Club, day after day.
PROGRAM PARTNERS, TRIBUTES, AND MEMORIALS
Gilda’s Club gives a special thanks to everyone who donated as a tribute and to all of our July, August, and September 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: FUN IN THE SUMMER SUN
In this edition of Hank’s Happenings, Hank celebrates the return of summer to Minnesota and shares tips for making the most of the summer sunshine!






