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February 2017 1 Changing Images Brightens up the Clubhouse e second floor of our Clubhouse is busy. Each day, 100 or more members attend support groups in one of four designated rooms, and children and teens utilize the pan- try area, known as Gilda’s Study Corner, to do their homework with a trained volunteer. It had become a very tired and well-worn space. anks to Changing Images Art Foundation, this heavily trafficked area recently received a bright and colorful make-over. Because we strive to provide a warm and welcoming space to anyone who walks through our Red Door, this is a welcomed change. Changing Images Art Foundation, Inc., is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide “Medi- cine for the Soul”. Co-founded in 1997 by Arlene RB Sullivan, Executive Director and artist, their goal is to bring comfort and color to people of all ages in institutional facilities through su- pervised, interactive, art activities. Changing Images is now celebrating 20 years in its journey to bring color and comfort to facilities in need. IN THIS ISSUE Changing Images Brightens Up the Clubhouse Red Door Society Reception Emma Stone Screens La La Land for Gilda’s Club Teens In the Spotlight: e John Lennon Real Love Project Continued on page 4
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Changing Images Brightens up the Clubhouse
The second floor of our Clubhouse is busy. Each day, 100 or more members attend support groups in one of four designated rooms, and children and teens utilize the pan-try area, known as Gilda’s Study Corner, to do their homework with a trained volunteer. It had become a very tired and well-worn space.
Thanks to Changing Images Art Foundation, this heavily trafficked area recently received a bright and colorful make-over.
Because we strive to provide a warm and welcoming space to anyone
who walks through our Red Door, this is a welcomed change.
Changing Images Art Foundation, Inc., is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide “Medi-cine for the Soul”.
Co-founded in 1997 by Arlene RB Sullivan, Executive Director and artist, their goal is to bring comfort and color to people of all ages in institutional facilities through su-pervised, interactive, art activities. Changing Images is now celebrating 20 years in its journey to bring color and comfort to facilities in need.
IN THIS ISSUE
Changing Images Brightens Up the Clubhouse
Red Door Society Reception
Emma Stone Screens La La Land for Gilda’s Club Teens
In the Spotlight: The John Lennon Real Love Project
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Board of Directors Laura Bartlett, Chairman
Mark J. Alles Donnovan Andrews
Rob Bocchicchio Faith Charles
Robert J. Easton Robert C. Faulkner
Carl S. Goldfischer, MDJennifer Hill
Sofija Jovic, PhDMike Lee
Ellen A. Lubman Matthew R. Patterson
Andrea F. Rabney Jami Rubin
Alexander Scott William S. Slattery
Associate BoardAshley Loesch, Chair
Neil Heckman, Vice ChairDara Adams
Andrew Altschuler Christopher T. Chambers
Mandy Cheuk Max Damashek
Elsa Di RuggieroTracey Doolin
Meghan Finlayson Michelle K. Fong
Maria Franceschelli Katherine Griffith Krista Gundersen Blaike A. Hannay Megan M. KnurrRachel Krieger
Andrew Levison Zach R. Mattler
Alex ModellErin Nourijanian
Tiffany RobinEmily Sanchez
Victoria ScarboroughAri SchnitzerJessica Serre
Lauren ServideoWhitnee Shulman
Steven SmolynJohn Switzer
Joseph TadrosJames TraniRemi Tseng
Katherine WynkoopStefani Zien
Staff Lily Safani, CEO Migdalia Torres
Deborah K. WilsonNadine Bartholomew Christine Braunstein
Fran Castellanos-Ross Michele Halusic
Nivia Herron Eileen Jackson
Ramona Maysonet Janine Perillo
Michelle RamlochanPontip Rasavong
Emily RiordanJessilyn Torres
GildaGram Publication of the Development Office
Deborah K. Wilson, Director of Development Pontip Rasavong, Marketing & Communications Mgr
Gilda’s Club New York City, Inc. 195 West Houston Street • New York, NY 10014
(212) 647-9700 • [email protected] • @gildasclubnyc
Red Door Society Reception held on February 7th
This annual reception is held each year to honor our most outstanding donors from the previous year. Gifts of $2,500 or more are considered for the Red Door Society. We are thrilled to announce that 70 donors qualified for the 2016 year, and 34 new plaques with the donor’s in-scriptions have been placed on the Red Door Society Wall.
Lily Safani, CEO and Migdalia Torres, Executive Director of Program & Offsite Expansion discussed goals and program updates for the 2017 year with Board members, Associate Board members, other special guests and donors, who attended the event. Member Joseph Bolton spoke of his cancer experience at Gilda’s Club and then revealed a beautiful painting of the Clubhouse.
For more information about the Red Door Society and a summary of the CEO and ED report, please visit our website at www.gildasclubnyc.org/red-door-society
Actress Emma Stone Screens La La Land for Teens and their Families
Emma Stone, in collaboration with Lionsgate Films, hosted a special preview screening in November of her Oscar winning movie, La La Land, in which she plays Mia, an aspiring actress living in Los Angeles who falls in love with an aspiring jazz musician.
The screening was held for teens from our program and their families. Emma, who recently won an Oscar Award for Actress in a Leading Role for La La Land, happily chatted with each teen in attendance and graciously posed for photos and signed autographs.
We are very grateful for Emma’s sincere commitment to our youth and for taking the time to do something special for our younger members.
Emma Stone poses with teen members, Lucy & Bea.
Emma Stone introduces her film to the audience.
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The John Lennon® Real Love ProjectSpotlight
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We are excited to welcome back to Gilda’s Club, The John Lennon® Real Love Project workshop, a program of Theatre Within.
The John Lennon® Real Love Project is a songwriting and music workshop that teaches basic guitar and song writing techniques using John Lennon’s music and message as an inspiration. It is a program of Theatre Within, the grassroots non-profit behind the Annual John Lennon Tribute, whose mission is to foster individual growth and social good through the
performing arts and creative expression.
In the fall of 2016, the workshop was modified to fit with our Bereavement Noogie Night program for a 4-week series of music workshops. The children learned tips, tricks and smooth skills to put any feeling or thought into a song. Each child was given the opportunity to play a percussive instrument, sing, and write their own lyrics,
as well as to explore the music of John Lennon. Fifteen children participated in this special program.
This month, the program returns with acclaimed artists
Pete and Maura Kennedy leading the series for our adult members. “The program is based upon such an inspiring premise of love and creativity, we were excited to extend the workshop to our adult population,” says Emily Riordan, Program & Education Coordinator.
The four series workshop will teach Gilda’s Club members to play the guitar and ukulele, as well as write music. Each session will build upon the last session so in the end, members will be able to walk away with a finished product.
“No need to be alone. It’s real love, it’s real. Yes it’s real love, it’s real.”
L-R: Stephanie Carlin & Mel Johnston, Workshop Leaders 2016; GCNYC workshop members, 2015: Pete & Maura Kennedy, Workshop Leaders 2017
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Changing Images Brightens up the Clubhouse
Many years ago, we invited Changing Images to create a design for Noogieland. Arlene recounts the experience:
“We came up with a giant Noogieland banner and also an idea for a tree filled with giant, red hearts that had Gilda peeking around from behind the tree trunk. We organized a painting event during the course of an evening, where people were invited to join us and add their personal brushstroke on the pre-drawn paintings.
There were so many people in attendance that we soon were taking ceiling tiles down to draw and paint brightly colored butterflies on those as well. It was a magical night for all.”
In reconnecting with their past
sites, they struck up a conversation with Deborah Wilson, Director of Development and Lily Safani, CEO, who informed Changing Images of the unfortunate pipe burst that happened 3 years ago that ruined Noogieland, including a lot of the original artwork. However, through the generosity of donors, the room was restored.
Arlene asked us if we needed any other work done at the Clubhouse. After some thought, the second floor pantry area came to mind.
And just like that, Changing Images came through with transforming the area into an indoor gazebo with brightly colored flowers, butterflies and hot air balloons flying in cloud filled skies.
Says Sullivan, “It was an honor and privilege to be able to take on this project. We hope this newly finished area will bring a sense of calm to all who pass through, for many years to come. We certainly look forward to working with Gilda’s Club in the future.”
Many thanks to Arlene and Changing Images for the beautiful mural which has undoubtedly brought a positive and uplifting change to our space and to our members.
For more information about Changing Images Art Foundation,
visit them at www.changingimages.org
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
For more information about any of the listed events, please visit our website at www.gildasclubnyc.org under Events or e-mail [email protected]
March 11Special Saturday ProgramHealth & Wellness Day
(presented by the Gilda’s Club Associate Board)
March 30 Special Event
The Gildie Awards: A Celebration of Life, Laughter
and Courage Webster Hall NYC
(presented by the Gilda’s Club Associate Board)
April 10-14 Special Youth Program
Camp Sparkle (pre-registration required)
April 21Social Event
Family Fun Night
April 27Volunteer Event
Volunteer Appreciation
May 5 Social Event
Fiesta!
May 7#GOTEAMGILDA
TD Five Boro Bike Tour
May 10Special Event
10th Anniversary Celebrating Women Working & Living with Cancer Ben-
efit LuncheonMetropolitan Club NYC
May 29Clubhouse Closed
Memorial Day
March
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GCNYC is proud to be an Official Charity Partner of the 2017 NYC TCS Marathon
Make your miles count and run to support Gilda’s FREE Cancer Support Community with
Gilda’s Marathon Team & receive:Guaranteed charity entry into the 2017 TCS NYC MARATHON
Free training & group runs with Physical Equilibrium!
TEAM SHIRT!
April May
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Gilda’s Club New York City Mission: To Support, Educate, and Empower Cancer Patients and Their Families Our free comprehensive cancer program includes support groups, educational lectures and workshops for everyone impacted by cancer – men, women, teens, and children.
