September 2022 GildaGram Newsletter
Gratitude and Joy
As we wrap up the last quarter of 2022 and begin looking toward 2023, we would like to leave you with a gift. A gift so great it has been shown to improve sleep, reduce cortisol levels, treat depression better than Prozac, and even prolong your life, according to researchers at Stanford and Harvard Universities (2022). The gift is gratitude. Continue reading Katherine’s article here to learn about the benefits of expressing gratitude and how to express gratitude each day. Plus a special surprise from Gilda’s Club.
Journey to Joy
The beckoning of fall can evoke a myriad of emotions. It brings our senses into an awareness of the beauty that lives around us. The brisk and slight chills of the wind, the bright colored leaves falling from the trees. The smell of pumpkin spice is in the air from literally everywhere. This time of year conjures joy from the depths of us. Continue reading Shaunequa’s article here on the ways that you can start your journey to joy this fall season.
Giving Kindness
Join us in a show of appreciation for and to return kindness. The support that has come from our community this year is awe-inspiring. Read Bri’s article here to learn about how others have helped this summer, how you can help this fall, and the healing and inspiring power of storytelling.
Join us online and in the clubhouse for cancer support programming! See what is coming up on the Program Calendar for October, November and December! Gilda’s Club Minnesota program calendar is released quarterly (every three months).
Did you know GCTC’s program calendar is interactive? Click on a class in calendar view to read it’s class description flyer. To go back to calendar view select “Go back to calendar view” in the top right corner of each class description flyer.
Preview and print Gilda’s Guide to Virtual Programming, a handy interactive and printable guide for signing up for GCTC’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
Seasons of Giving & Gratitude
Volunteers have been active these summer months by leading classes, working on the beautiful gardens surrounding the clubhouse, welcoming members into our community, and creating stunning cards. Join our wonderful group of volunteers this fall to ensure no one faces cancer alone! Continue reading Renee’s article here to learn how others have helped and how you can join them.
Program Partners, Tributes and Memorials
A special thanks to all of those who donated as a tribute, to all our July, August and September program partners, and in remembrance of those members who have recently died. See our Program Partners, Tributes, and Memorials here.
