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.
Creative Writing Class
WHEN: Wednesdays, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11 4:30 – 6PM (EST)
WHERE: Zoom video conference
This free class is 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. Class size is limited. Registration required.
Through her virtual writing classes, Kim Kovach wants to bring joy and introduce a new area of interest for women exploring life beyond cancer. In these writing classes, participants will find something new and positive – a new hobby, a diversion, an emotional escape – as she guides them to discover their inner writer and gain a sense of accomplishment over the 5-week session.
Explore life beyond cancer – Treat yourself to a positive experience in the New Year!
Discover your inner writer in this 5-week session via Zoom. Author and writing teacher, Kim Kovach, shares fun, fresh ideas to inspire and encourage story writing in a welcoming, supportive, small group virtual setting. Each week participants learn and grow as writers and laugh a lot, too! All experience levels are welcome!
Instructor: Kim Kovach teaches fiction writing, creative writing and personal story writing classes. Kim is the author of six fiction books including the short story collection, A Few Bad Decisions. Kim is the editor of two anthologies, Fiction on Fridays and Whatever Happened to Hansel and Gretel? Kim’s nonfiction writing includes magazine articles as well as more than 300 newspaper columns, Reading, Writing & Chocolate, published by Halston Media.
Her enthusiasm for writing sets participants up for success — they gain confidence, see improvement in their story writing, feel a sense of accomplishment, and enjoy listening to the variety of stories written by the other group members. Groups always develop a comfortable camaraderie and feel like a “writing family!”
Book Club
WHEN: Thursday, February 26, 7-8PM (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.
At This session we will discuss The Women of the Post, By Joshunda Sanders. Inspired by true events, Women of the Post follows the courageous Black women of the 6888th Postal Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female U.S. Army unit sent overseas in WWII. As they take on an impossible backlog of wartime mail, they forge deep bonds and confront racism, danger, and loss.
This powerful novel highlights resilience, sisterhood, and a long overlooked piece of American history.
Discussion leader: Fran Contino. We are always looking for good book suggestions. Please send suggested titles to Laura.Markowski@supportconnection.org
Paint Night for Women with Cancer
WHEN: Friday ,March 27, 7PM
WHERE: ART-N-SOUL STUDIO NY, 358 Downing Dr, Yorktown Heights, NY
Open to women who have or have had a breast, ovarian or gynecological cancer diagnosis. $10.00 registration fee required. Pre-registration is required. For information or to register, call Support Connection, 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290 or register here. Must register by 5PM, Thurs., March, 26.
We’re excited to invite you to a special Paint Night Event—a relaxing and creative evening for women diagnosed with breast, ovarian, or other gynecological cancers.
All art supplies will be provided. No experience required. Wine, champagne, and beer will be available for purchase
We hope you’ll join us for a fun evening of creativity and connection.
