The Office for Women maintains a year-round online calendar for organizations throughout Westchester to post events on educational programs of interest to women and families. Organizations may submit one or more events online or use a printable event form. If you have any questions, please contact the Office for Women.

Various dates and times
Breast Cancer Support Groups
Various locations in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties
Breast cancer support groups offered once, twice or four times per month, by Support Connection, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Facilitated by trained peer counselors who have experienced cancer, there are groups for young women, women in treatment, women with recurrence, and all survivors, with a focus on life after a cancer diagnosis, including topics relating to living with cancer through all stages of diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment. For calendar visit Support Connection’s Web site or call (914) 962-6402. Fee: free (Advanced registration required)

1st Monday of every month
Breast Cancer Networking Group
Gilda’s Club Westchester, White Plains
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
A support group for individuals to attend to share experiences, information and ideas with others who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Individuals who wish to attend must go through the free membership process first. For more information contact Amy Mlodzianowski at (914) 644-8844. Fee: free (A,B)

1st Tuesday of every month
Gynecologic Networking Group
Gilda’s Club Westchester, White Plains
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
A support group for individuals to attend to share experiences, information and ideas with others who have been diagnosed with a gynecological related cancer (i.e. ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, etc.). Individuals who wish to attend must go through the free membership process first. For more information contact Amy Mlodzianowski at (914) 644-8844. Fee: free (A,B)

Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.
Saturdays, 12 p.m.
Yoga for Women with Cancer
Club Fit, Jefferson Valley
Weekly yoga classes for women living with cancer. Classes are taught by qualified yoga instructors. To learn more visit Support Connection’s Web site. To register call (914) 962-6402. Fee: free (Advanced registration required)

2nd Wednesday of every month
Ovarian Cancer Toll-Free Telephone Support Group
8 p.m. New York time
A Toll-Free Telephone Support Group for women with ovarian cancer; available to women regardless of where they live. The group enables women with ovarian cancer to support one another and share their concerns and experiences with other women who have the same diagnosis; after registering in advance, participants call into a toll-free number and are connected with the group via teleconference. For information or to register call Support Connection at (914) 962-6402, or toll-free at (800) 532-4290. Fee: free (Advanced registration required)

3rd Wednesday of every month
Breast Cancer Networking Group
Gilda’s Club Westchester, White Plains
7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
A support group for individuals to attend to share experiences, information and ideas with others who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Individuals who wish to attend must go through the free membership process first. For more information contact Amy Mlodzianowski at (914) 644-8844. Fee: free (A,B)

3rd Wednesday each month
Ovarian and Gynecological Cancer Support Group
Putnam Hospital, Carmel
7 p.m.
A monthly support group for women with ovarian or gynecological cancer. The group is led by a trained peer facilitator, and focuses on topics related to life after a cancer diagnosis. To learn more or to pre-register, call Support Connection at (914) 962-6402. Fee: free (Advanced registration required)

Last Wednesday of every month
Coffee Talk with Essie
Gilda’s Club Westchester, White Plains
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
For those individuals living with cancer, their friends and family members – join Essie’s Coffee Talk to meet new people, tell a joke, be a good listener and just relax! Individuals who wish to attend must go through the free membership process first. For more information contact Essie McCosker at (914) 644-8844. Fee: free (A,B)

Friday, Mar. 19
Spirit of a Woman Awards
6 p.m.
Celebrating YWCA Yonkers’ 118th Anniversary. This event will recognize women who, inspired by their convictions, demand justice and provide comfort, inspiration, motivation, and a voice for those unable to speak for themselves, ultimately improving the quality of life of people everywhere. These convictions indeed reflect the YWCA’s mission eliminating racism and empowering women. Location TBD. For more information contact Yejide Okunribido at (914) 963-0640 x110.

Key:

A	Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
B	Wheelchair Accessible Bathrooms
P	Reserved Parking Spaces
SL	Sign Language
I	Interpreter
LS	Listening System