Community Calendar Advisory

Monday, November 21, 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.

Creative Renewal Series
Co-sponsored by Mayo Clinic Center for Humanities in Medicine and Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, these interactive workshops provide participants with unique outlets for expression in a reflective, supportive environment that fosters learning. Topics vary. Please register by Nov. 30.

Topic: Illustrating Medical Experiences through Poetry
Speaker: Yuko Taniguchi
Date: Dec. 1, 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: Coping with Cancer During the Holiday Season
Speaker: Chaplain Audrey Lukasak
Date: Dec. 13, 2005
Time: 1 to 2 p.m.
Location: Mayo Clinic Cancer Education Center, Gonda Building Lobby

Topic: Using Relaxation and Meditation Exercises to Find Peace During Difficult Times
Speaker: Chaplain Phillis Bennett
Date: Nov. 22, 2005
Time: 1 to 2 p.m.
Location: Mayo Clinic Cancer Education Center, Gonda Building Lobby

For more information on programs and services of Mayo Clinic Cancer Education Center, please see the Web site at: http://www.mayoclinic.org/cancer-education-rst.

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