Caregiver Support Circle

Monday, July 13, at 6 p.m. / Flint Hills Room at Meadowlark, 2121 Meadowlark Rd., Manhattan, Kan.

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

No meeting in July. See you in August!

Understand & Empower: Monthly Cancer Education

"Understand the System: Brain Health"
Tuesday, July 28, at 6 p.m. / Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, Kan.

Join Dr. Christine Durrett, board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, and oncology rehabilitation specialist Stephanie Johnson, PT, for an introduction to brain health during and after cancer treatment. Learn about chemo brain, stress and cognitive function, the gut-brain connection, and how cancer can affect memory, focus, and overall brain wellness. Whether you're newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, living in survivorship, caring for a loved one, or simply interested in brain health, gain practical knowledge and strategies to support a healthier brain throughout the cancer experience and beyond.

August 2026

Caregiver Support Circle

Monday, Aug. 10, at 6 p.m. / Flint Hills Room at Meadowlark, 2121 Meadowlark Rd., Manhattan, Kan.

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

August Session
Thursday, Aug. 13, at 5:30 p.m. / Nature Exploration Center at Sunset Zoo, 2333 Oak Street, Manhattan, Kan.

You’re invited to the August 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

"Lived Experience: Brain Health"
Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m. / Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, Kan.

Join us for a conversation about the role nutrition plays in supporting brain health. Through guided table discussions, participants will explore brain-healthy eating habits, share practical strategies for managing cognitive changes and everyday wellness, and learn from one another's experiences. Whether you're newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, living in survivorship, caring for a loved one, or simply interested in learning more about brain health, you'll find a welcoming space for connection, encouragement, and shared learning.

September 2026

Her Cancer Collective

September Session
Thursday, Sept. 10, at 5:30 p.m. / Nature Exploration Center at Sunset Zoo, 2333 Oak Street, Manhattan, Kan.

You’re invited to the September 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.

Caregiver Support Circle

Monday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. / Flint Hills Room at Meadowlark, 2121 Meadowlark Rd., Manhattan, Kan.

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.

Understand & Empower: Monthly Cancer Education

"Empower Yourself: Brain Health"
Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m. / Nature Exploration Center at Sunset Zoo, 2333 Oak Street, Manhattan, Kan.

What can you do to support a healthy brain? Join us for a practical discussion focused on everyday strategies that promote brain health, including movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and cognitive engagement. Whether you're newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, living in survivorship, caring for a loved one, or simply interested in brain health, you'll leave with actionable tools to support cognitive wellness throughout the cancer experience and beyond.

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.