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Lunch ‘N Learn Series –Colorado Springs Area
LUNCH ‘N LEARN SERIES
COLORADO SPRINGS AREA
Date: Monday, November 25, 2024
Location: The NeXt Us – 525 N. Cascade Avenue Colorado Springs 80903
In our monthly Lunch ‘N Learn series, our goal is to promote well-being, personal growth, and resiliency by learning coping skills through the use of bibliotherapy (reading material) to help us get through tough times. Each month's discussion will focus on a unique Sue’s Gift website article (aka Blog). We hope you can join us for a complimentary lunch and stimulating discussion. Check back as additional details about this month’s meeting will be forthcoming.
Survivors and guests are welcome. For questions or additional information, contact group facilitator Sherry Martin – sherry@suesgift.org
Mentor Meeting
Our monthly mentor meetings are open to women who have completed training to become a Woman to Woman mentor to provide peer support to someone who is newly diagnosed or back in treatment.
Monday, December 9th at 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Mentors meet monthly via Zoom for networking, mutual support, and continuing education on various topics, including communication skills, boundary setting, community resources, self care measures, coping strategies, and ways to support mentees.
If you are one year post-treatment from gynecologic cancer and are interested in being a mentor and connecting with other survivors, contact Sherry Martin, LCSW, Patient Services Director, at sherry@suesgift.org for more information.
Mentor Meeting
Our monthly mentor meetings are open to women who have completed training to become a Woman to Woman mentor to provide peer support to someone who is newly diagnosed or back in treatment.
Monday, November 11th at 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Mentors meet monthly via Zoom for networking, mutual support, and continuing education on various topics, including communication skills, boundary setting, community resources, self care measures, coping strategies, and ways to support mentees.
If you are one year post-treatment from gynecologic cancer and are interested in being a mentor and connecting with other survivors, contact Sherry Martin, LCSW, Patient Services Director, at sherry@suesgift.org for more information.
No Cancer November - Casino Night Fundraiser
This annual event has a dual purpose: raising awareness about the critical importance of resources and early detection for prostate and gynecologic cancers, and destigmatizing conversations around these diseases.
Date: Friday, November 8th 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Venue: COS City Hub
4304 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
All tickets include heavy hors d'oeuvres prepared by our featured chefs, UNLIMITED drinks, dessert, and $200 in gaming chips
Lunch ‘N Learn Series –Denver Area
Those who’ve been through difficult times know the way out, meaning they know how to get through it, what to say, and what not to say. Join us for a complimentary lunch and discussion of our website article (aka Blog), The Manhole.
Date: Friday, November 1, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Texas Roadhouse – 3696 Natches Ct., Sheridan
Please register by Wednesday, October 30th.
For questions or additional information, contact group facilitator Sherry Martin – sherry@suesgift.org
Lunch ‘N Learn Series –Colorado Springs Area
Those who’ve been through difficult times know the way out, meaning they know how to get through it, what to say, and what not to say. Join us for a complimentary lunch and discussion of our website article (aka Blog), The Manhole.
Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: The Next Us —525 N. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Please register by Thursday, October 24th.
For questions or additional information, contact group facilitator Sherry Martin – sherry@suesgift.org
Sue’s Carnival Shoot 🎯Archery Tournament
Date: October 27th 2024
Check-in: starts at 10AM
Location: Archery School of the Rockies
2110 Busch Ave. Colo. Spgs. CO 80904
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ARCHERY SCHOOL OF THE ROCKIES:
Phone: (719)-272-4379
Website: archeryschooloftherockies.com
Mentor Meeting
Our monthly mentor meetings are open to women who have completed training to become a Woman to Woman mentor to provide peer support to someone who is newly diagnosed or back in treatment.
Monday, October 14th at 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Mentors meet monthly via Zoom for networking, mutual support, and continuing education on various topics, including communication skills, boundary setting, community resources, self care measures, coping strategies, and ways to support mentees.
If you are one year post-treatment from gynecologic cancer and are interested in being a mentor and connecting with other survivors, contact Sherry Martin, LCSW, Patient Services Director, at sherry@suesgift.org for more information.
Lunch ‘N Learn Series – Denver Area
When something bad happens, you have three choices: let it define you, destroy you, or strengthen you. Join us for a complimentary lunch and discussion of our website article (aka Blog), Choices, as we share insight regarding responding to a life crisis.
Date: Friday, October 4, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Texas Roadhouse – 3696 S. Natches Court Sheridan, CO 80110 (southwest of the metro)
Please register by Wednesday, October 2nd.
REGISTER HERE to participate in person or to receive this month’s material. (Handouts are available even if you can’t be here in person, so you can benefit from the content and suggested strategies.) Sue’s Gift provides resources for those impacted by gynecologic cancer. We use bibliotherapy (reading material) to learn coping skills that promote personal growth and resiliency during tough times.
Lunch ‘N Learn Series –Colorado Springs Area
When something bad happens, you have three choices: let it define you, destroy you, or strengthen you. Join us for a complimentary lunch and discussion of our website article (aka Blog), Choices, as we share insight regarding responding to a life crisis.
Date: Monday, September 30, 2024,
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: The Next Us - 525 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs
Please register by Thursday, September 26th.
REGISTER HERE to participate in person or to receive this month’s material. (Handouts are available even if you can’t be here in person, so you can benefit from the content and suggested strategies.) Sue’s Gift provides resources for those impacted by gynecologic cancer. We use bibliotherapy (reading material) to learn coping skills that promote personal growth and resiliency during tough times.
Joining of the Genes • Above ad Below The Belt
A conversation with Melissa Fuller, MS, CGC concerning information, implications and developments in the genetic connections of breast and gynecologic cancers.
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: The Next Us — 525 N. Cascade Ave. Colo. Spgs CO 80903
Event is FREE but you must REGISTER HERE or email legacyracecs@gmail.com
Refreshments will be served
Be Ovary Aware 2024
Join us for the 16th Annual Be Ovary Aware 5k Run 3K Walk. Raise awareness for ovarian cancer and raise funds to support Colorado women with 7 different types of gynecologic cancers: Ovarian, fallopian tube, uterine/endometrial, cervical, vaginal, vulvar and peritoneal cancers.
The Be Ovary Aware 5K Run & 3K Walk is a beautiful, flat course overlooking Fountain Creek. The out and back course, along the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail, begins and ends in America the Beautiful Park in Downtown Colorado Springs.
Date: Sunday, September 15th 2024
Location: America The Beautiful Park
Time:
7:00 AM - Check-in begins
8:30 AM - 5K Run begins
8:35 AM - 3k Walk begin
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
9th Annual Tattooathon
Fallen Heroes Tattoo & Piercing has raised over $130,000+ for Sue's Gift in the past years! What will they raise this year??
$100 Tattoos with $75 going back to Sue's Gift!
September 14th 2024
MORE DETAILS TO COME!
Mentor Meeting
Our monthly mentor meetings are open to women who have completed training to become a Woman to Woman mentor to provide peer support to someone who is newly diagnosed or back in treatment.
Monday, September 9th at 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Mentors meet monthly via Zoom for networking, mutual support, and continuing education on various topics, including communication skills, boundary setting, community resources, self care measures, coping strategies, and ways to support mentees.
If you are one year post-treatment from gynecologic cancer and are interested in being a mentor and connecting with other survivors, contact Sherry Martin, LCSW, Patient Services Director, at sherry@suesgift.org for more information.
Brunch at Luchals
Brunch At Luchals
Date: Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Luchals (Fountain) — 6436 S U.S. Hwy 85 87 Suite M/N, Fountain, CO 80817
Music by DJ Lemon Head
Sponsored by Mentally Ill Custom Printing
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!
Give Back Night at Nomad Taqueria
Join us at Nomad Taqueria + Beer Garden for Give Back Night!
A portion of all proceeds that night will be donated to Sue’s Gift!
Date: Friday, September 6th, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Nomad Taqueria + Beer Garden — 18485 W Colfax Ave, Golden, CO 80401
Lunch ‘N Learn Series – Denver Area
FIND YOUR IKIGAI (Discovering your passion and purpose)
The Japanese concept of ikigai (pronounced ee key guy) translates to finding a reason to get up in the morning. Join us for a complimentary lunch and discussion of our website article, Find Your Ikigai, as we examine finding purpose and meaning.
Date: Friday, September 6, 2024,
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Texas Roadhouse – 3696 Natches Ct., Sheridan
Please register by Wednesday, September 4th.
Lunch ‘N Learn Series –Colorado Springs Area
FIND YOUR IKIGAI (Discovering your passion and purpose)
The Japanese concept of ikigai (pronounced ee key guy) translates to finding a reason to get up in the morning. Join us for a complimentary lunch and discussion of our website article, Find Your Ikigai, as we examine finding purpose and meaning.
Date: Monday, August 26th 2024
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: The NeXt Us — 525 N. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Please register by Thursday, August 22nd
Goat Patch Bleating Heart Night
Join us at Goat Patch Brewing Company for a Bleating Heart Night.
Every pint you purchase between 4PM - 9PM will result in a $1 donation to Sue’s Gift!
Date: Tuesday, June 27th, 2023
Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 2727 N Cascade Ave #123, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Mentor Summer Potluck
For current mentors & anyone interested in becoming a mentor
Date: Saturday, August 10, 2024
Time: 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm
Location: The Next Us / 525 N. Cascade Ave. / Colorado Springs
We want to recognize and thank our mentors, who provide peer support to women throughout Colorado who have been diagnosed with gynecologic cancer. If you are interested in volunteering, we encourage you to join us, meet our mentors, and be part of this meaningful cause.
Please let us know you’re coming by Wednesday, August 7th, what potluck dish you will share, and if you’d like to bring a guest.
Lunch ‘N Learn Series – Denver Area
UNEXPECTED OPPORTUNITIES
(Discovering opportunities in unlikely circumstances)
Seeing opportunities in good times is easy but much harder during difficult times. And is that even possible? Join us for a complimentary lunch and discussion of our website article (aka Blog), Unexpected Opportunities.
For those in the Denver area…
Date: Friday, August 9th 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Texas Roadhouse — 3696 S. Natches Ct., Sheridan, CO 80110
Please register by Wednesday, August 7th
REGISTER HERE to participate in person or to receive this month’s material. (Handouts are available even if you can’t be here in person, so you can benefit from the content and suggested strategies.) Survivors and guests are welcome!
Lunch ‘N Learn Series – Colorado Springs Area
UNEXPECTED OPPORTUNITIES
(Discovering opportunities in unlikely circumstances)
Seeing opportunities in good times is easy but much harder during difficult times. And is that even possible? Join us for a complimentary lunch and discussion of our website article (aka Blog), Unexpected Opportunities.
For those in the Colorado Springs area…
Date: Monday, July 29, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: The Next Us — 525 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Please register by Thursday, July 25th
REGISTER HERE to participate in person or to receive this month’s material. (Handouts are available even if you can’t be here in person, so you can benefit from the content and suggested strategies.) Survivors and guests are welcome!
TEAL Good Bags Assembly - VolunTEAL Opportunity!
TEAL Good Bags (chemo support bags) are filled with useful items for people facing a gynecologic cancer diagnosis. These bags are distributed at cancer centers across the state, usually on the day of diagnosis.
Date: July 16th 2024
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: The Next Us - Suite 213
525 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Items in the bags include head coverings, lashes, nausea aids, fuzzy socks, meditative coloring books with coloring pencils, natural sleep aids, self-care items like hand cream, lip balm, and makeup donated by Thrive Causmetics.
We need HELP collecting items and assembling the bags! Here is our Amazon Wishlist **Items DO NOT need to be purchased from Amazon and we are NOT brand specific.
Lunch ‘N Learn Series – Denver
ASKING
(Learning to ask for what you need)
Self-care includes being able to talk about what you need, whether in a medical environment or with friends and family. Join us for a complimentary lunch and discussion of our website article (aka Blog), Asking.
For those in the Denver area...
Date: Friday, July 12, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Texas Roadhouse – 3696 Natches Ct., Sheridan, CO 80110
Please register by Monday, July 8th.
Mentor Meeting
Our monthly mentor meetings are open to women who have completed training to become a Woman to Woman mentor to provide peer support to someone who is newly diagnosed or back in treatment.
Monday, July 8th at 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Mentors meet monthly via Zoom for networking, mutual support, and continuing education on various topics, including communication skills, boundary setting, community resources, self care measures, coping strategies, and ways to support mentees.
If you are one year post-treatment from gynecologic cancer and are interested in being a mentor and connecting with other survivors, contact Sherry Martin, LCSW, Patient Services Director, at sherry@suesgift.org for more information.
Lunch ‘N Learn Series — Colorado Springs
ASKING
(Learning to ask for what you need)
Self-care includes being able to talk about what you need, whether in a medical environment or with friends and family. Join us for a complimentary lunch and discussion of our website article (aka Blog), Asking.
For those in the Colorado Springs area…
Date: Monday, June 24, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: The Next Us - 525 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs
Please register by Thursday, June 20th.
Teal Tee-Off Golf Tournament
3rd Annual TEAL Tee-Off
Save the date and get your foursome ready for 2024 TEAL Tee-Off Golf Tournament! Join us at Flying Horse for an amazing day of golf with breakfast and lunch provided! We are limited to 120 players, please register ASAP to be sure you get a spot! Breakfast and Lunch provided! Putting Contest - Closest to the Pin - Longest Drive
Date: Monday, June 17th 2024
Time: Shotgun start at 9am. Course opens at 7:30am for warm up.
Location: The Club at Flying Horse - 1880 Weiskopf Point Colorado Springs CO 80921
Mentor Meeting
Our monthly mentor meetings are open to women who have completed training to become a Woman to Woman mentor to provide peer support to someone who is newly diagnosed or back in treatment.
Monday, June 10th at 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Mentors meet monthly via Zoom for networking, mutual support, and continuing education on various topics, including communication skills, boundary setting, community resources, self care measures, coping strategies, and ways to support mentees.
If you are one year post-treatment from gynecologic cancer and are interested in being a mentor and connecting with other survivors, contact Sherry Martin, LCSW, Patient Services Director, at sherry@suesgift.org for more information.
Lunch ‘N Learn (Denver)
THE STONES
(Stumbling blocks or stepping stones?)
This month’s topic will focus on how past experiences can impact navigating and managing adversity and how to move forward with hope. Join us for a complimentary lunch and discussion of our website article (aka Blog), The Stones.
For those in the Denver area...
Date & Time: Friday, June 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Location: Texas Roadhouse
3696 S. Natches Ct.
Sheridan, CO
(Southwest of the metro)
Please register by Monday, June 3rd
Lunch ‘N Learn (Colorado Springs)
THE STONES
(Stumbling blocks or stepping stones?)
This month’s topic will focus on how past experiences can impact navigating and managing adversity and how to move forward with hope. Join us for a complimentary lunch and discussion of our website article (aka Blog), The Stones.
For those in the Colorado Springs area...
Date & Time: Monday, May 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Location: The NeXt Us – 525 N. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Please register by Thursday, May 16th
Fun 4 Funds
Board Member Clay Worthington is putting on an event for Sue's Gift. Encouraging you and your family to come out to play. This family-friendly gaming event is happening April 27th and will feature outdoor games, food trucks, and a video game truck. Come out and play with us!!
Date: May 18th, 2024
Time: 12PM - 3PM
Location: 5910 La Costa Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80927
Survivors, want to attend but money is tight? Reach out to Susan@SuesGift.org ASAP! We have a generous donor who purchased multiple tickets to this event, they would like to donate those to you!
Mentor Meeting
Our monthly mentor meetings are open to women who have completed training to become a Woman to Woman mentor to provide peer support to someone who is newly diagnosed or back in treatment.
Monday, May 13th at 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Mentors meet monthly via Zoom for networking, mutual support, and continuing education on various topics, including communication skills, boundary setting, community resources, self care measures, coping strategies, and ways to support mentees.
If you are one year post-treatment from gynecologic cancer and are interested in being a mentor and connecting with other survivors, contact Sherry Martin, LCSW, Patient Services Director, at sherry@suesgift.org for more information.