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"Big Why" Fall Lecture Series: Enriching Our Lives by Facing Some of Life & Our Community's Big Questions
October 3, 2025
Cancer Program Calendar
November 2025
Her Cancer Collective
November Session (TWO OPPORTUNITIES!)
Saturday, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m. / Manhattan Brewing Company, 406 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, Kan.
Saturday, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m. / Manhattan Brewing Company, 406 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, Kan.
Thursday, Nov. 13, at 5:30 p.m. / Nature Exploration Center at Sunset Zoo, 2333 Oak St., Manhattan, Kan.
You're invited to a November meeting of Her Cancer Collective! This is a welcoming group for women at any stage of the cancer experience—whether you're newly diagnosed, going through treatment, or navigating life after cancer. It’s a place to connect, share stories, and lift each other up. Her Cancer Collective is all about community, support, and finding strength in one another. We’ll talk honestly, share resources, celebrate wins, and offer encouragement through the ups and downs. You’ll find practical help, emotional support, and real conversations with people who truly get it. Registration is not required. Two November opportunities - attend one or both!
Care Partner Appreciation Event
"Caregiving Around the Clock: 12 Moments for You"
Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. / Event Center at Meadowlark
In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, Meadowlark’s Cancer, Memory, and Parkinson’s Programs invite care partners to a special drop-in event designed just for you.
Caregiving Around the Clock: 12 Moments for You offers a calming, come-and-go experience featuring 12 unique stations focused on support, renewal, and self-care. Enjoy a healthy snack, relax with a chair massage, gather helpful resources, explore communication tips, and discover moments of self-compassion — all at your own pace.
Whether you have five minutes or fifty, this is your time to pause, refuel, and feel appreciated. Join us between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the Event Center at Meadowlark
Loved ones are welcome to attend alongside you, or they can participate in an adjacent activity space while you enjoy the event. We’re here to support both you and those you care for. This is a come-and-go event. No registration required.
December 2025
Turning Point Virtual Learning: Group Watch
"Self-Management Through the Holidays"
Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 5:45 p.m. / KSU Classroom at Meadowlark, 2121 Meadowlark Rd., Manhattan, Kan.
Holiday plans can be quickly disrupted by a "flare" of symptoms from a chronic condition - emotional distress, physcial pain, etc. This class offers a compassionate road map for managing these flares with a focus on gentle self-care and guided meditation practice. You'll gain support techniques to help navigate flare-ups with more ease. We will use tools like movement and breathing to emphasize body awareness to help you navigate the session. Meadowlark Cancer Program participants will watch this session together in the KSU Classroom at Meadowlark. Registration is not required.
This opportunity is offered in collaboration with Turning Point, and is led by Sharon Barb O'Connor, Certified United Mindfulness Trainer. To learn more about Turning Point, click here.
Her Cancer Collective
Holiday Edition
Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. / Brew Deck at Manhattan Brewing Company, 406 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, Kan.
You're invited to the December meeting of Her Cancer Collective! This is a welcoming group for women at any stage of the cancer experience—whether you're newly diagnosed, going through treatment, or navigating life after cancer. It’s a place to connect, share stories, and lift each other up. Her Cancer Collective is all about community, support, and finding strength in one another. We’ll talk honestly, share resources, celebrate wins, and offer encouragement through the ups and downs. You’ll find practical help, emotional support, and real conversations with people who truly get it. Registration is not required. We'll enjoy light refreshments and time to socialize. A cash bar will be available.
Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. / Brew Deck at Manhattan Brewing Company, 406 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, Kan.
You're invited to the December meeting of Her Cancer Collective! This is a welcoming group for women at any stage of the cancer experience—whether you're newly diagnosed, going through treatment, or navigating life after cancer. It’s a place to connect, share stories, and lift each other up. Her Cancer Collective is all about community, support, and finding strength in one another. We’ll talk honestly, share resources, celebrate wins, and offer encouragement through the ups and downs. You’ll find practical help, emotional support, and real conversations with people who truly get it. Registration is not required. We'll enjoy light refreshments and time to socialize. A cash bar will be available.
January 2026
Understand & Empower: Monthly Cancer Education
"Intention Over Resolution: Creating Meaningful Change in 2026"
Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m. / Auditorium at Manhatan Public Library
As we step into a new year, it’s easy to focus on resolutions that fade by February. This month’s Understand & Empower session invites you to take a different approach—one rooted in purpose and personal growth. Join Melanie Nord, Spiritual Life Leader at Meadowlark, for a thoughtful discussion about setting intentions that align with your core human needs: to feel connected, safe, understood, and supported by structure and routine. Together, we’ll explore how small, consistent decisions can lead to meaningful, lasting change and a more fulfilling year ahead.
Her Cancer Collective
January Session (TWO OPPORTUNITIES!)
Thursday, Jan. 8, at 5:30 p.m. / TBD
Thursday, Jan. 8, at 5:30 p.m. / TBD
Saturday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m. / Manhattan Brewing Company, 406 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, Kan.
You’re invited to the January 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.
At our January meeting, we’re sharing recipes and inspiration! Bring a copy of your favorite healthy recipe—whether it’s a go-to meal, snack, or sweet treat—and swap ideas with others. We’ll talk food, wellness, and the small things that help us feel our best.
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.