Social Activities
Our Social Activities offer you another way to spend time with other women who’ve also heard the words “You have cancer.”
Perhaps you’re not interested in a support group but would still like to meet and interact with other women in a safe, comfortable environment. Maybe you’re looking for a way to “escape” for a little while, to focus your mind on a fun, relaxing or creative activity, with others who understand what this feels like. Our social gatherings have what you’re looking for.
Our goal is to provide a variety of options to meet your needs and to enhance your quality of life while living with cancer.
Some social activities meet monthly. Others meet at different intervals throughout the year. Please view this page often to check for new offerings. You can also visit our calendar.
All of our programs are free. Pre-registration is REQUIRED. Call us: 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290.
Book Club
WHEN: Thursday, April 24 2025 7-8 PM (NY Time)
WHERE: Zoom video conference
Open to Women nationwide, who have or have had a breast, ovarian or gynecological cancer diagnosis. Pre-registration is required. For information or to register, call Support Connection, 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290. Must register by 5 PM Wednesday, April 23.
“When Women Ran Fifth Avenue” by Julie Satow is a captivating exploration of three visionary women—Hortense Odlum, Dorothy Shaver, and Geraldine Stutz—who led iconic American department stores in the 20th century. The book delves into how these women rose to prominence in a male-dominated industry, shaping the golden age of department stores.
Hortense Odlum transformed Bonwit Teller from a modest store into a powerhouse, Dorothy Shaver revolutionized American fashion by championing U.S. designers during WWII, and Geraldine Stutz redefined the modern department store, setting trends that captivated shoppers. The book highlights their innovation, risk-taking, and competition, illustrating their profound influence on fashion, retail, and women’s independence. Through these women’s stories, Satow reveals how department stores became glamorous hubs of consumer culture and social aspiration.
Discussion leader: Fran Contino. We are always looking for good book suggestions. Please send suggested titles to Lauri.Gruen@supportconnection.org
Healing Arts with Lauren Hollick
WHEN: Wednesday, May 21 2025 4-6 PM (NY Time)
WHERE: Zoom video conference
Open to people living with breast, ovarian and gynecological cancers. Pre-registration is required. For information or to register, call Support Connection, 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290 call Support Connection, 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290. Must register by 5 PM Tuesday, May 20.
Relax, unwind, and enjoy yourself, in this virtual painting workshop with teaching artist, Lauren Hollick.
Instructor: Lauren Hollick is a rising artist and art educator who is a lifelong Hudson Valley resident. A graduate of SUNY New Paltz, she currently has a studio in Dutchess County, NY. As an educator, Lauren accommodates persons from all walks of life to use artmaking as a powerful and expressive personal tool, teaching students how to engage mind, hands, and heart to share their personal experiences. Art tells a story.