2011 Schedule at-a-Glance (Please note this is the 2011 schedule. The 2012 will be posted in February 2012.) Friday, April 29, 2011 – (Events at various Stowe locations) 9:00 am – 7:00 pm REGISTRATION @ STOWE COMMUNITY CHURCH Stop here first to pick up your nametag and other registration materials. Stowe Community Church 9:00 am – 3:30 pm PINK COPE, PINK HOPE FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS {pre-registration required; space is limited} 9:00 am - 10:30 am - iCanSir! Changing the Vocabulary of Survivorship and Living Without Fear George P. Kansas 10:45 am - 12:15 pm - This is not what I signed up for! Stories from my memoir, Major League Bride: An Inside Look at Life Outside the Ballpark Kathleen Lockwood, Survivor, Author 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm - Time on own for Lunch 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm - Breast Cancer: The Diet Connection Susan Silberstein, PhD, BeatCancer.org 2:15 pm - 3:20 pm - Exercise for the Body and Mind with Healthy Steps Program Vickie Yattaw, RN, OCN, CBCN, C.R. Wood Cancer Center Trapp Family Lodge/Mozart Room 10:00 am – 12:00 pm WORKHOP {pre-registration required; space is limited} Laughing Yoga Sandy Boris-Berkowitz, M.Ed., Laughing Matters, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Trapp Family Lodge/St. George’s Room 10:00 am – 12:00 pm WORKSHOP {pre-registration required; space is limited} Exercise to Improve Your Cancer Recovery: Make Your Plans Today Nancy Brennan, Ovarian Cancer Survivor, Author Topnotch Resort/Green Mountain Room 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm WORKSHOP {pre-registration required; space is limited} Empowerment Collage/Expressive Arts Suzanne Bellefeuille, Artist, Teacher Trapp Family Lodge/St. George’s Room 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm WORKSHOP {pre-registration required; space is limited} I Can Cope: Communicating Concerns and Feelings Jessica Denton, MSW, American Cancer Society Patient Navigator at FAHC Topnotch Resort/Green Mountain Room 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm OPENING CEREMONY The Opening Ceremony at The Stoweflake Resort will officially kick off the Weekend of Hope festivities. Nicole Fenton - Emcee Remarks by Peter Shumlin, Governor of Vermont and the presentation of the State of Vermont, Executive Department, Proclamation of the 2011 Stowe Weekend of Hope Betsy Neisner, Keynote Speaker for Saturday "Walking Across Hot Coals Without Burning Your Feet" Matt Zachary, Founder of "I’m Too Young For This" and Friday Workshop Presenter Inspirational Remarks by George Kansas, Survivor, Author and President, Leadership Motivation Performance by "The Boobie Sisters" - laughter and song from a group of courageous breast cancer survivors Stoweflake Resort Courtyard Evening Dinner on Own 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm (various Stowe locations) DESSERT & DISCUSSIONS BY CANCER TYPE (pre-registration required; $15 fee to attend, various Stowe locations) We're Living with Blood Cancer: Patients and Caregivers Sponsored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Hosted by David Cranmer and Maureen Thornton Panel of blood cancer survivors and caregivers sharing their thoughts and stories. Trapp Family Lodge/Mozart Room Survive and Thrive Patricia O’Brien, MD, Vermont Cancer Center at the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care Stoweflake Resort/Beatrice Room Lung Cancer Steven Grunberg, MD, Vermont Cancer Center at the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care A discussion and Q & A regarding lung cancer risk factors, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Topnotch Resort/National/Sterling Room Gynecologic Cancers: Facts and Myths Cheung Wong, MD, Vermont Cancer Center at the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care Ye Olde England Inn/Bluff House Hall Thyroid/Uderstanding Thyrogen Anthony Sena, Clinical Science Associate, Genzyme Corporation,Cambridge, Massachusetts This session will cover the indications and use of Thyrogen in the detection and treatment of papillary thyroid cancer. The presentation will also include product and clinical information, reimbursement guidelines and an overall update on thyroid cancer treatment. TBD Young Survivors Panel Matthew Zachary, 15-Year Young Adult Survivor, Founder/CEO, I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation The Shed Restaurant Exercise, Inflammation and Cancer – Is There a Connection? Mary Chamberlin, M.D., Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Although physical activity has been shown consistently to reduce the risk of cancers of the colon and breast, little is known about whether physical activity also influences cancer recurrence or mortality. And survivors are understandably very interested in learning about lifestyle changes they can make in an effort to prevent recurrences. Regular moderate activity has been suggested to affect cancer onset by altering hormone levels, prostaglandins (inflammatory marker), immune function, insulin levels and body weight. It follows that these same factors are important in preventing recurrence. In this presentation I will explain the connections as we currently understand them and propose some ways in which physicians can answer the ubiquitous question: "How am I doing, Doc?" Grey Fox Inn Conversations on Living with Metastatic Cancer Rose Colletti, Cancer Patient Support Program Survivors who are living with metastatic cancer are the experts on how to live with cancer when there is no cure. Several survivors with share their stories with the focus on how they cope and how they maintain joy and hope in their lives. Time will be provided for audience participation. Topnotch Resort/Green Mountain Ballroom Breast Cancer & Fashion Show Drs. Kim Dittus, Deb Rubin and Mary Stanley, Vermont Cancer Center at the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care Note: "Pretty in Pink" Fashion Show begins at 7:00 p.m.! The Green Ribbon Retailers in Stowe Present "Pretty in Pink…A Fashion Show Just for You!" Enjoy a preview of Spring and Summer Fashions modeled by local Breast Cancer survivors. Just a reminder that Survival is a Beautiful Thing. Stoweflake Resort/Pinnacle Ballroom Saturday, April 30, 2011 – (All events will take place at The Stoweflake Resort. Up to 40 medical and non-medical workshop sessions will be offered throughout the day as noted in schedule below.) 7:30 am – 8:20 am Yoga Aerobics Studio/Fitness Center 9:00 am – 10:00 am Keynote Address "Walking Across Hot Coals Without Burning Your Feet" Betsy Neisner, Cancer Connection In this era of collaborative medicine, we patients find ourselves partnering with our medical team on decisions that challenge our comprehension and our courage. What happened to "take two aspirins and call me in the morning"? When all is said and done, we are the ones who have to walk over hot coals, not our doctors! But that first step can give us momentum to regain control over our cancer and our lives. Pinnacle Ballroom 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Health Fair & Wellness Expo Visit with numerous organizations for valuable resources and information. Atrium & Stowe North 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Reiki Sessions (Ongoing throughout the day on a first-come, first served basis.) The Vermont Reiki Association is offering 15 minute complimentary sessions. Reiki helps reduce stress and increase energy. Many cancer patients and others use it as part of their wellness program. Sign-up sheets will be available in the Reiki area, located in the Green Mountain Ballroom B Green Mountain B 10:00 am – 3:00 pm American Red Cross Blood Drive Stoweflake 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Massage 15-minute chair and table massages ongoing throughout the day. Sign-up starting Saturday at 9:30am in the Collins Reception Area (on lower level next to Pinnacle Ballroom) Stoweflake Resort Collins Reception Area (Pinnacle Ballroom Foyer) on lower level; and Fitness Center/Stretching Studio 10:15 am – 11:00 am Concurrent Workshop Sessions Survive and Thrive Patricia O’Brien, MD, Vermont Cancer Center/University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care Living with Quality After Stem Cell Transplant John M. Hill, MD, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Ovarian Cancer: Changes in the Past 40 Years Cheung Wong, MD, Vermont Cancer Center at the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care Cancer Can Make You a Better Person Dave Esty, Survivor, Cancer Patient Support Mentoring Program What Should I Discuss with My Oncologist and Family in Advance?: Hope and Insight from Interviews with Bereaved Family Members at Fletcher Allen Health Care Masanori Mori, M.D., Fletcher Allen Health Care at the University of Vermont College of Medicine Is Prevention and Cure of Bladder Cancer Possible? Yes! Scott Perrapato, MD, Vermont Cancer Center at the University ofVermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care Cup Half Full/Bra Half Empty: Seeking the New Normal Janice Leigh DeCooman, M.Ed., Survivor Thyroid Cancer Survivors Panel/Thyroid Cancer 101 Jaime Thoth, ThyCa Southern Connecticut iCanSir! Changing the Vocabulary of Survivorship and Living Without Fear George P. Kansas, Survivor, Author, President, Leadership Motivation 10:15 am – 12:00 pm - *extended session 11:15 am – 12:00 pm Concurrent Workshop Sessions New Developments in Adjuvant Therapy for Breast Cancer J. Chris Nunnink, MD, Vermont Cancer Center for Cancer Medicine The Relation of Cancer to Diet, Physical Activity & Weight Jennifer May, Cancer Patient Support Program What’s New for Prostate Cancer Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment Scott Perrapato, MD, Vermont Cancer Center at the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care Cancer Survivorship After-Care Plan: Empower Yourself! Gilda's Club South Jersey - Barbara Ferrrera, Shelley Safer Oncology Rehab Kim Dittus, MD, PhD , Vermont Cancer Center at the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care Integrating Acupuncture into Cancer Care Kerry Jenni, L.Ac., Licensed Acupuncturist, Integrative Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Cancer Man to Iron Man David Dorfman, Cancer Athletics Questions and Answers Regarding the Management and Follow-up of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Dr. Beatriz Tendler, UCONN Healthcare 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch Break/on own 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Concurrent Workshop Sessions Brain Cancer Rick Lovett, M.D., Rutland Regional Medical Center Getting Unstuck After Cancer Pat Grosser, ACC, Certified Life Coach and Cancer Survivor Laugh for the Health of It Hedda Matza-Haughton, LCSW, Consultation Services Sponsored by the Northern Vermont Oncology Nursing Society (NVONS) and Northern New England Clinical Oncology Society 1:00 pm – 2:45 pm - *extended session Lung Cancer – New Horizons Gerald Davis, MD and Brent Devenney, RN Vermont Cancer Center at the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care Preserving Your Sex Life After Breast Cancer: Shifting the Paradigm Gale H. Golden, LISCSW, BCD; Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Vermont College of Medicine When Parent Have Cancer, Kids Need Hope and Community Sasha Eisele, On Belay, Inc. Spring Thaw: Breathing for Life Bonnie McGlynn DeLuca, CSMT, Glynn Soma; and Michael T. DeLuca, Health Counselor I-131 Radioiodine Treatment for Thyroid Cancer Ming-Kai Chen, MD, PhD, Yale University/Yale New Haven Hospital Young Survivors Panel Presentation Duncan Fowler, Amelia Lincoln, Kristin Harvey, Jennifer Albers 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Concurrent Workshop Sessions Boost Your Inner Resources with Self-Hypnosis Samuel Lurie, MEd, CHt, Transform and Grow Hypnosis Attend any or all of this three-part session with Martha Eddy, CMA, Ed.D.; Bonnie McGlynn DeLuca; Sherri Greenspan; Catherine Gross/Moving for Life 2:00 – 2:30 PM Part I: LECTURE with Q & A Why Exercise? The Role of Movement in Recovery with Moving for Life 2:30 – 3:15 PM Part II: MOVEMENT CLASS Safe Exercise to Increase Energy – gentle aerobic stretching program to music 3:15 – 3:45 PM Part III: SELF-CARE SESSION Deep Relaxation and Touch Work from Dynamic Embodiment 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm - *extended session Cancer and Families: Should I Have Genetic Counseling or Testing? Marie Wood, MD, Vermont Cancer Center at the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care Leukemia/Lymphoma Julian Sprague, M.D., Vermont Cancer Center at the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care Oncology Skincare: The More you Know About Your Skin, the Healthier it will be Joanie Kavanaugh, Complexions Expressing Yourself Through Watercolor, Finding Harmony! Ival Stratford-Kovner, MS, MFA 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm - *extended session Reclaiming Your Essence, The Path to Self Healing Sharon Clarke, MSN, Soulful Journeys 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm - *extended session LiveStrong! What’s Your Plan David Cranmer, Vermonters Taking Action Against Cancer & Livestrong Patient Advocate; Richard Boyajian, NP, Lance Armstrong Survivor Clinic, Dana Farber Cancer Institute 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Concurrent Workshop Sessions Finding Support: Making Friends of Strangers Betsy Neisner, Cancer Connection Cancer is a disease that is far easier to bear among company, including the company of compassionate strangers. Find out ways to draw from the strength and wisdom of others through therapeutic support groups, online listservs, telephone support, and programs to build physical stamina and nurture the spirit. Laughing Yoga Sandy Boris-Berkowitz, M.Ed., Laughing Matters, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Surgical Treatment for Melanoma Seth Harlow, MD Vermont Cancer Center at the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care Moving into Wellness....a personal and professional journey of overcoming life¹s obstacles, through the power of positive thinking and a healthy lifestyle Vanessa Underwood, Cancer Exercise Specialist, Survivor Cancer Survivorship Program Deborah Harris, PT, RD, of PT360, Inc. We’re Living with Cancer: A Couple’s Journey Allison Cranmer, Caregiver Advocate and David Cranmer, Patient Advocate – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ZUMBA! Dance Class Suzanne Brownell, BS, ACSM, Health Thyself LLC {note: this will be "Zumba Gold", a slower paced class appropriate for beginners} 4:15 pm Vermont City Marathon & Stowe Weekend of Hope Fun Run Join "Miles for a Mission" runners/volunteers for a 3-mile group training run through Stowe 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Ecumenical Candlelight Service for Remembrance and Hope This interfaith service is one of the most poignant elements of the weekend. Through singing, liturgical dancing, sharing, and memorial candle lighting, those gathered will listen to a respectful reading of the rolls of cancer survivors both present and past. Donations at the Candlelight Service will benefit the Stowe Weekend of Hope. Stowe Community Church 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm NEW! Stowe at Night Guided Lantern Tour (free) Ghost Stories And History Too! Carry our candle-lit lantern as you hear entertaining stories of the resident ghosts of Stowe. Hear compelling stories of early settlers and view Stowe’s historic buildings. 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Dance Party with Ross Livermore Band! $5.00 cover charge to benefit Stowe Weekend of Hope Live Music by Ross Livermore Band and special guest: Carol TuohyRoss Livermore Band, the formidable funky presence of the Boston rock scene, released their first EP, Lost & Found, in 2010. Lost & Found captures the raw essence of Ross Livermore Band’s live, soulful repertoire mixed with Livermore’s heartfelt and personal songwriting style. "Turpentine," the debut EP’s first single and opening track, is also RLB’s first collaborative piece. With its seductive lyrics and heavy backbeat, "Turpentine" will get your body moving and leave you wanting more. Click here to learn more. Special guest Carol Tuohy: Carol is a returning attendee and a two-time breast cancer survivor from St Thomas, Virgin Islands. Carol was Crowned the "Classic Queen of Hope" in July 2010 in Tempe, Arizona. Twenty four ladies competed, age 13 youngest to age 70 oldest (Carol), Carol won best evening gown, placed second in talent and the won the title "Classic Queen of Hope". All the proceeds for the pageant went to breast cancer, but you did not need to be a survivor to be in the pageant. In 2011 the funds raised will go to all types of cancer. Ye Old England Inn Sunday, May 1, 2011 7:00 am – 10:30 am Brunch Available - $15 per person (First come, first served; reservations not accepted.) Trapp Family Lodge 9:00 am – 10:30 am Massage 15-minute chair and table massages ongoing throughout the morning. Sign-up starting Sunday at 7:30am in the Collins Reception Area (on lower level next to Pinnacle Ballroom) Stoweflake Resort Collins Reception Area (Pinnacle Ballroom Foyer) on lower level; and Fitness Center/Stretching Studio 9:00 am – 10:30 am Survivor’s Victory Hike with Prayer Flags! Led by George P. Kansas and David Dorfman Meet at Stowe Mountain Lodge (7320 Mountain Road) 9:00 am Yoga Stoweflake Resort/Aerobics Studio 11:00 am –12:00 pm Closing Ceremony & Dedication of Flags of Hope & Healing Join us and be entertained, inspired and uplifted by the following: Tammy Fletcher, who has a track record of capturing the hearts of audiences around the world; Stowe’s proclaimed jazz vocalist Taryn Noelle; Hannah Marshall, performing "Run for Life" and "The Prayer"; Drew Springer Miller and Frank Springer performing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"; A group of young ballet, jazz, tap and hip hop dancers representing the TRIP Dance Company, a division of the Stowe Dance Academy; The Boobie Sisters, and Carol Tuohy "Classic Queen of Hope". As always, the ceremonies will conclude with the remembrance of those we have lost to cancer and with the reading the Lakota Prayer of Healing as we dedicate the Flags of Hope. 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