BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Smith Center for Healing and the Arts - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://smithcenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Smith Center for Healing and the Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T190000 DTSTAMP:20251211T212252Z CREATED:20251211T211759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T212252Z UID:10000968-1767808800-1767812400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Radical Sisters: A Conversation with the Author DESCRIPTION:Join us for an illuminating conversation with author Judith L. Pearson about her latest book\, Radical Sisters: Shirley Temple Black\, Rose Kushner\, Evelyn Lauder and the Dawn of the Breast Cancer Movement. Julia Rowland\, Ph.D will interview Judy not only about the extraordinary women at the heart of the book\, but also about the research and writing journey that brought their stories to life. No need to read the book in advance to enjoy the discussion\, but if you have a copy\, Judy will happily send you an autographed bookplate as a thank you! \n\n\n\nAbout the Book: \n\n\n\nThere was a time when women’s health was severely marginalized.There was a time when breast cancer wasn’t discussed.There was a time when October wasn’t pink. \n\n\n\nBut three women refused to be silenced\, their indomitable spirits igniting a movement for change. \n\n\n\nWhen Shirley Temple Black\, Rose Kushner\, and Evelyn Lauder were diagnosed with breast cancer\, myths\, outdated protocols and lack of awareness of their disease were rampant. Worst of all was the paltry amount of research dollars devoted to the epidemic that was killing tens of thousands each year. Meticulously researched\, Radical Sisters is a rich narrative that transports readers through three decades of a changing social landscape in America. Taking cues from the women’s health movement and the AIDS movement\, these trail‑blazing advocates did for themselves what the mainstream healthcare system refused to do. \n\n\n\nWith a foreword by Nancy Brinker\, founder of Susan G. Komen\, and timed for the 2025 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month\, this book acts as a mirror\, allowing readers to see reflections of themselves\, and their own experiences and struggles. It is a powerful and emotional take on the evolution of the women’s health movement (and their participation in medicine) and the breast cancer revolution. \n\n\n\nRadical Sisters is a groundbreaking exploration into an untold story of resilience and the fight for women’s rights. Because of Shirley\, Rose and Evelyn\, breast cancer is no longer a saga of struggling alone in the dark against a mysterious and deadly disease. The more than 300\,000 diagnosed every year stand on the shoulders of these courageous women\, today empowered to strive for their own health and that of future generations. \n\n\n\n“In this powerful history\, biographer Pearson spotlights three women who spearheaded the breast cancer awareness movement. … it’s an inspiring account of the women who changed how breast cancer is understood and treated.”– Publisher’s Weekly \n\n\n\nRead the prologue at JudithLPearson.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \, \n Judith L. Pearson\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Senior Strategic Advisor | Program Facilitator \, \n Julia Rowland\, PhD\, FAPOS\, FASCO\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/radical-sisters-a-conversation-with-the-author/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Educational Talks LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89838978382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T143000 DTSTAMP:20251220T014557Z CREATED:20251220T014552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T014557Z UID:10001043-1770123600-1770129000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:What's Right for You? An Advance Health Care Planning Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join Mindy Brodsky\, LICSW\, and take those first important steps with the support and wisdom you need! No matter where you are in the process\, we can navigate tough questions together. \n\n\n\nAttendees will be guided through the process of creating an advance directive. \n\n\n\nDuring this 90-minute session\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nFind out what a healthcare agent is\, and how to select one\n\n\n\nLearn the importance of documenting your wishes\, and how to do it\n\n\n\nConsider what your traditions and culture have to say about planning for end of life\n\n\n\nHave an opportunity to ask your pressing questions\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that this session will not be recorded\, to protect the privacy of attendees and allow for detailed questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Support Group Facilitator | Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Mindy Brodsky\, LCSW\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/whats-right-for-you-an-advance-health-care-planning-workshop-2/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Educational Talks LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87280494914 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000 DTSTAMP:20260224T172955Z CREATED:20251220T021521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T172955Z UID:10001045-1771956000-1771959600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Better Sleep\, Better Life DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special virtual program focused on achieving better sleep and a better life through Non-Pharmacologic Skills and Strategies for Cancer Survivorship. Dr. Hunter Groninger and Dr. Katarina AuBuchon from Georgetown University and MedStar Health\, will lead the session and share practical\, evidence-based approaches to improving sleep. \n\n\n\nThey will also discuss a related National Cancer Institute-sponsored study and provide information on how to learn more about participating (completely optional\, not required for joining this event). \n\n\n\nCome gain valuable tools to support your sleep and overall well-being. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \, \n Hunter Groninger\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \, \n Dr. Katarina AuBuchon\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/better-sleep-better-life/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Educational Talks LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83723790347 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T154953Z CREATED:20260304T164459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T154953Z UID:10001129-1779130800-1779134400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Sex After Cancer DESCRIPTION:Sexuality is a vital\, rich\, and pleasurable part of life; and those diagnosed with cancer may experience changes in their sex lives during and after treatment. \n\n\n\nThere are often unique questions and concerns about sex and sexuality that may not always get addressed. \n\n\n\nJoin us as we have a frank and honest conversation\, and provide accurate information to help support a safe\, healthy\, and pleasurable approach to sex after cancer. \n\n\n\nTo register\, please RSVP through \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Lauren Broschak\, MSW\, LCSW\, LICSW\, OSW-C\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/sex-after-cancer/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Educational Talks ORGANIZER;CN="Hope Connections":MAILTO:info@hopeconnectionsforcancer.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR