Community Calendar Advisory

Monday, October 17, 2005

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Cancer Center invites you to include these educational programs, events and support groups on your community calendars. They are designed for people diagnosed with cancer, their family members and friends and supporters of cancer care and research. For more information or to register (if indicated), call Mayo Clinic Cancer Education Center at 507-266-9288.

International Art Exhibition
Thirty pieces of original art from the Lilly Oncology On Canvas: Expressions of a Woman's Cancer Journey international art competition will be on display at Mayo Clinic. Artists created their works in an exploration of cancer illness and its effects on themselves or people they care for. No registration is necessary.

Date: Weekdays, Oct. 24-31, 2005
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
12:15 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday: local artist presentations
3 p.m. daily Time of Remembrance (led by Mayo chaplains)
Location: Hage Atrium, Siebens Building, Subway Level

Creative Renewal Series
Co-sponsored by Mayo Clinic Center for Humanities in Medicine and Mayo Clinic Cancer Center this interactive workshop provides participants with unique outlets for expression in a reflective, supportive environment that fosters learning. Topics vary. Please register by Nov. 1.

Topic: Reflection and Relaxation: Drawing from Within
Speaker: Haine Crown, registered art therapist
Date: Nov. 3, 2005
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Location: Mayo Clinic Cancer Education Center, Gonda Building Lobby

Meet the Expert Series
Mayo Clinic Cancer Center offers informational sessions with experts in cancer treatment and research. Topics vary. No registration is necessary.

Topic: Grief and Loss: Facing the Holidays
Speaker: Chaplain Scott Jorgenson
Date: Nov. 8, 2005
Time: 1 to 2 p.m.
Location: Mayo Clinic Cancer Education Center, Gonda Building Lobby

Topic: Art for the Non-Artist ... Using Art to Cope
Speaker: Cynthia Chauhan
Date: Nov. 22, 2005
Time: 1 to 2 p.m.
Location: Mayo Clinic Cancer Education Center, Gonda Building Lobby

Rekindling Your Hope Series
These interactive lectures are designed to bring authentic hope to those in the cancer community and are open to anyone with a medical illness, as well as family members, friends and caregivers.

Topic: The Gift of New Faith for Those with a Medical Illness
Speaker: Paul Singh
Date: Oct. 25, 2005
Time: 11 a.m. to noon (Singh also will be available to answer questions from noon to 1 p.m.)
Location: Mayo Clinic Cancer Education Center, Gonda Building Lobby

More information on programs and services of Mayo Clinic Cancer Education Center is available online.

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