NEW! Caregiver Support Circle

Hosted by Accord Hospice & Meadowlark Community Programs

Caregiver Support Circle is a group for those who are caring for an adult loved one through any disease process. This group provides a welcoming space to share successes and challenges, problem solve day-to-day caregiving concerns, and connect with others who truly understand the caregiving journey. The focus is on personal, daily caregiving experiences and fosters mutual support, encouragement, and a sense of belonging. 

This group is intended for family and friend caregivers, not professional caregivers. Caregiver Support Circle will meet the second Monday of each month. Questions? Call (785) 323-3899. No registration required.

Men's Cancer Group: March Meeting

Thursday, March 12, at 10:30 a.m. / The Cat Cafe at Sunflower Pet Supply, 3236 Kimball Ave., Manhattan, Kan.

You’re invited to the February meeting of Meadowlark Cancer Program's Men's Cancer Group! This initial gathering is meant to be informal and exploratory. Rather than starting with a set structure, we’ll spend our time getting acquainted and talking about what might work best for this group as it takes shape.

There is no pressure to share personal stories, and no expectation to participate beyond what feels right. During our February meeting, we will continue to exlpore how to create  for connection and learning together, and seeing what feels useful, supportive, and worth continuing. 

Her Cancer Collective

March Session
Thursday, March 12, at 5:30 p.m. / Sunset Zoo Nature Exploration Center, 2333 Oak St., Manhattan, Kan.

You’re invited to the March meeting of Her Cancer Collective! This is a welcoming group for women at any stage of the cancer experience—whether you're newly diagnosed, in treatment, or navigating life after cancer. Her Cancer Collective is about connection, conversation, and community.

As always, this group is about honest conversation, mutual encouragement, and lifting each other up. No registration required—just come as you are.

Understand & Empower: Monthly Cancer Education

"Talking with Kids About Cancer: From Diagnosis Through Survivorship"
Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. / The Press, 1531 Yuma St., Manhattan, Kan.

A cancer diagnosis doesn’t just affect one person — it affects the whole family. For parents, one of the most challenging questions is often, “How do I talk to my kids about this?”

In this special Understand & Empower program, counselor and cancer survivor Heather White Brighton moderates an honest conversation with parents who have walked this journey themselves. Together, they will explore how to begin the conversation, how to adapt communication for different ages, and how those conversations continue long after treatment ends.

Whether you are newly diagnosed, in treatment, or navigating survivorship, this program offers reassurance, real-life perspective, and practical guidance to help families move forward with honesty and care.

Open to adults of any age in the Flint Hills region affected by cancer.

April 2026

Her Cancer Collective

Caregiver Support Circle

May 2026

Caregiver Support Circle

Hosted by Accord Hospice & Meadowlark Community Programs

Caregiver Support Circle is a group for those who are caring for an adult loved one through any disease process. This group provides a welcoming space to share successes and challenges, problem solve day-to-day caregiving concerns, and connect with others who truly understand the caregiving journey. The focus is on personal, daily caregiving experiences and fosters mutual support, encouragement, and a sense of belonging. 

This group is intended for family and friend caregivers, not professional caregivers. Caregiver Support Circle will meet the second Monday of each month. Questions? Call (785) 323-3899. No registration required.

Her Cancer Collective

May Session
Thursday, May 14, at 5:30 p.m. / Sunset Zoo Nature Exploration Center, 2333 Oak St., Manhattan, Kan.

You’re invited to the May meeting of Her Cancer Collective! This is a welcoming group for women at any stage of the cancer experience—whether you're newly diagnosed, in treatment, or navigating life after cancer. Her Cancer Collective is about connection, conversation, and community.

As always, this group is about honest conversation, mutual encouragement, and lifting each other up. No registration required—just come as you are.

Did you miss a recent education event? No worries! Visit the Cancer Resources page and scroll to the bottom to access the handouts and/or summaries.