I'll keep this short, as this is a BIG newsletter with some amazing new and old programs that you don't want to miss! Starting us off this month we have a weekend of Pink Ribbon Softball- in which, we are still looking for volunteers to help represent the BCRC at (check out the Volunteers Needed section below!). Then we are kicking off a new Writing to Heal series with Tracy Gates and our very own Michele Schwartz. You asked for it, so on Tuesday 9/13 we are bringing it...our Eat Better/Live Better series of healthy eating courses is back with a whole new crew. We have partnered up with Eating for Your Health by Supper. Together we will be offering one course every other month - sign up below! Then on Saturday 9/17 join the whole community to celebrate our YWCA Princeton's 100th Birthday! Bring the family for some food trucks, fun and free giveaways! Not seeing what you are looking for yet? We are also excited to offer a free night of creativity and fun - sign up below for our Board & Brush night on September 29th (there's only 20 seats available- so don't wait to register for your free code)! Need even more....Join us for a few complimentary weekly virtual Barre or Jazzercise classes! All of the information for all of these programs are below. We hope to see you this month!

PS Don't forget to send us your Healing Arts projects and get your $20 (BCRC member priced tickets) to our Beyond Pink Art Show fundraiser on October 6th!

Be well,
Melissa
Melissa White-McMahon
Director, Breast Cancer Resource Center
BCRC CLUBHOUSE NEWS
Join us
We need your art, your support and your time! Below are a few ways to help support your BCRC:

  • Enter your art pieces that you created in our Healing Arts program- we are especially looking for those circles and bottle projects!
  • Volunteer to help at our grand opening art show on October 6th 6-9pm
  • Volunteer to 'work' the gallery on any Friday, Saturday or Sunday throughout the month of October.
  • Purchase a ticket for our grand opening night! We are offering our BCRC members discounted tickets at $20 each! 
  • Help connect us with sponsors or auction item donors!
  • Promote our 5th Annual Beyond Pink Art show to all of your family and friends!

For more information contact any BCRC Team Member:
Melissa at mwhite@ywcaprinceton.org
Betsy at ebell@ywcaprinceton.org 
Michele at mschwart@ywcaprinceton.org 
Jenna at BCRCintern@ywcaprinceton.org 

We are so excited to bring this event back in person! 

SUPPORT AND MORE
Join us for our weekly virtual open house hour. Catch-up with the BCRC staff and meet other BCRC members. We miss you all so much and hope you will join us to talk about anything and everything! We can't wait to see you!

Join us on Zoom every Thursday from 10-11am
Support Groups
Get the support you need from others who know what you are going through

Coping & Beyond
Monthly on the first Thursday at 6:30pm

Young Survivors
Monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 6:30pm & meets socially throughout the month
Email mwhite@ywcaprinceton.org for more info or to register!
HEALING ARTS
HEALING ARTS
DON'T WAIT TO REGISTER - WE ONLY HAVE 20 SPOTS!
FITNESS AND WELLNESS
Jazzercise Class with Pennington Fitness Center

Pennington Jazzercise is welcoming us into their weekly Monday classes at 4:30 p.m. and weekly Friday classes at 8:30 a.m.

Let's get fit, move and have fun together!

Email ebell@ywcaprinceton.org for more info on how to join in!
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
JOIN US ON
9/10 & 9/11


Come be a part of an incredible weekend long tournament! We are looking for breast cancer survivors & thrivers and their family members to help us support the young women of Pink Ribbon Softball! Volunteers are needed for throwing out the first pitch, sharing their story and handing out trophies. Help your BCRC support your community!
To volunteer, contact Melissa at mwhite@ywcaprinceton.org
  • Volunteers needed who speak Spanish
  • Volunteers needed for information/event tables
  • Pink Ribbon/Beyond The Dollar: making ribbons, distributing ribbons and collecting ribbons
  • Beyond Pink Art Show set-up, opening night duties, show break down and weekly gallery staff (Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from Oct 7th to Oct 29th).
  • Pink Ribbon Softball September 10th & 11th - we need survivors to throw out the first pitches, hand out trophies and speak on behalf of the BCRC
Interested in volunteering for the BCRC? Email BCRC Outreach Coordinator, Michele Schwartz at mschwartz@ywcaprinceton.org
for upcoming volunteer opportunities!
MORE RESOURCES
(i.e. wigs, bras, support group, surgeon, message, yoga, programs)
You will be redirected to send an email to our Support Services Coordinator, Betsy, please share with her, we appreciate your feedback!













Cancercare.org is offering a Reiki Workshop monthly!
For more information:


Breast Cancer & Nutrition Tips
Virtual
This group invites women undergoing treatment and breast cancer survivors to learn about how diet and lifestyle play a role in breast cancer and its prevention. Led by Mehreen Husain, MS, RDN, CSO, CNSC, registered dietitian and certified nutrition support clinician with Penn Medicine Princeton Cancer Center.
Princeton Medical Center is accredited as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC).

Dance Exercise for Breast Recovery
Mindful Movement Class for Women of Color


The gift that keeps on giving!
All donations made to the BCRC go directly to serving breast cancer thrivers, survivors and support people right in your community!
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