Calendar of Events

The CRAAB! Calendar of events includes important dates and descriptions of events of interest to breast cancer survivors in the Capital Region.

We also provide a printable version of this month's calendar, suitable for posting at home or the office. Come back each month for the latest news!

September 2007


September 27

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Free classes for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers facilitated by Mary Sloan. Pre-registration and health care providers permission required. Call for forms.

October 2007


October 4

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Free classes for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers facilitated by Mary Sloan. Pre-registration and health care providers permission required. Call for forms.

October 5

Aetna's annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fashion Show

Enjoy Aetna's annual breast cancer awareness fashion show, "Project Runway," with many chances to win fabulous prizes! Purchase tickets by calling Linda Morbidelli at 783-5098.

October 7

Race for the Cure with CRAAB!

CRAAB! will be sending a team to the 12th annual Race for the Cure in Albany, on Saturday, October 7. You can be part of this exciting event by joining our team! CRAAB! will be transporting team members from the parking lot of our office at 125 Wolf Road, departing 8:15, so parking isn't a problem!

October 11

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Free classes for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers facilitated by Mary Sloan. Pre-registration and health care providers permission required. Call for forms.

CRAAB! Sixth Annual Survivor/Caregiver Banquet

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED! to Capital Region Action Against Breast Cancer's annual celebration honoring breast cancer survivors and those who made the journey with them: family, friends and health care providers. Our celebration is FREE for breast cancer survivors and their primary caregiver; tickets for others are only $30.

October 18

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Free classes for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers facilitated by Mary Sloan. Pre-registration and health care providers permission required. Call for forms.

October 25

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Free classes for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers facilitated by Mary Sloan. Pre-registration and health care providers permission required. Call for forms.

November 2007


November 1

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Free classes for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers facilitated by Mary Sloan. Pre-registration and health care providers permission required. Call for forms.

November 8

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Free classes for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers facilitated by Mary Sloan. Pre-registration and health care providers permission required. Call for forms.

November 15

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Free classes for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers facilitated by Mary Sloan. Pre-registration and health care providers permission required. Call for forms.

November 29

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Free classes for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers facilitated by Mary Sloan. Pre-registration and health care providers permission required. Call for forms.

December 2007


December 13

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Free classes for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers facilitated by Mary Sloan. Pre-registration and health care providers permission required. Call for forms.

December 20

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Free classes for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers facilitated by Mary Sloan. Pre-registration and health care providers permission required. Call for forms.

January 2008


January 3

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Free classes for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers facilitated by Mary Sloan. Pre-registration and health care providers permission required. Call for forms.

January 8

Life Coaching for Breast Cancer Survivors

Life coaching provides an opportunity to take a look at how you design life. By connecting with what you care about, you can envision a future of fulfillment. A series of four workshops will be facilitated by Dr. Patricia Ford, a family physician and Master Somatic Coach with extensive experience in group coaching who recently completed her own treatments for breast cancer. Dr. Ford will provide tools to help survivors assess their lives and their habits, and help them make positive shifts that move them toward what they want. Participants will also be offered an individual 30 minute phone coaching session to help them through any issues or to enhance their success. Please register early, as space is limited.

January 10

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Free classes for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers facilitated by Mary Sloan. Pre-registration and health care providers permission required. Call for forms.

January 17

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Free classes for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers facilitated by Mary Sloan. Pre-registration and health care providers permission required. Call for forms.

January 22

Life Coaching for Breast Cancer Survivors

Life coaching provides an opportunity to take a look at how you design life. By connecting with what you care about, you can envision a future of fulfillment. A series of four workshops will be facilitated by Dr. Patricia Ford, a family physician and Master Somatic Coach with extensive experience in group coaching who recently completed her own treatments for breast cancer. Dr. Ford will provide tools to help survivors assess their lives and their habits, and help them make positive shifts that move them toward what they want. Participants will also be offered an individual 30 minute phone coaching session to help them through any issues or to enhance their success. Please register early, as space is limited.

January 24

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Free classes for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers facilitated by Mary Sloan. Pre-registration and health care providers permission required. Call for forms.

January 25

Lebed Therapeutic Dance and Movement

Gentle therapeutic exercise and dance classes for breast cancer patients and survivors and persons with lymphedema, facilitated by Diane Levesque-Kopecki. No special abilities or coordination are needed, but pre-registration and health care provider's permission are required. Call for forms.

January 29

Life Coaching for Breast Cancer Survivors

Life coaching provides an opportunity to take a look at how you design life. By connecting with what you care about, you can envision a future of fulfillment. A series of four workshops will be facilitated by Dr. Patricia Ford, a family physician and Master Somatic Coach with extensive experience in group coaching who recently completed her own treatments for breast cancer. Dr. Ford will provide tools to help survivors assess their lives and their habits, and help them make positive shifts that move them toward what they want. Participants will also be offered an individual 30 minute phone coaching session to help them through any issues or to enhance their success. Please register early, as space is limited.

January 31

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Free classes for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers facilitated by Mary Sloan. Pre-registration and health care providers permission required. Call for forms.

February 2008


February 1

Lebed Therapeutic Dance and Movement

Gentle therapeutic exercise and dance classes for breast cancer patients and survivors and persons with lymphedema, facilitated by Diane Levesque-Kopecki. No special abilities or coordination are needed, but pre-registration and health care provider's permission are required. Call for forms.

February 5

Life Coaching for Breast Cancer Survivors

Life coaching provides an opportunity to take a look at how you design life. By connecting with what you care about, you can envision a future of fulfillment. A series of four workshops will be facilitated by Dr. Patricia Ford, a family physician and Master Somatic Coach with extensive experience in group coaching who recently completed her own treatments for breast cancer. Dr. Ford will provide tools to help survivors assess their lives and their habits, and help them make positive shifts that move them toward what they want. Participants will also be offered an individual 30 minute phone coaching session to help them through any issues or to enhance their success. Please register early, as space is limited.

Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit CRAAB!

The Mousetrap Restaurant at 893 New Loudon Rd in Latham is hosting a spaghetti dinner to benefit Capital Region Action Against Breast Cancer! This tasty event is being held in conjunction with a benefit game to be played by the Siena women’s basketball team on behalf of CRAAB! on Sunday, February 11. Spaghetti with or without meatballs and bread will be offered for only $6.99 plus tax (beverage not included.)

February 7

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Free classes for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers facilitated by Mary Sloan. Pre-registration and health care providers permission required. Call for forms.

February 8

Lebed Therapeutic Dance and Movement

Gentle therapeutic exercise and dance classes for breast cancer patients and survivors and persons with lymphedema, facilitated by Diane Levesque-Kopecki. No special abilities or coordination are needed, but pre-registration and health care provider's permission are required. Call for forms.

February 11

Women's Basketball at Siena to Benefit CRAAB!

Join CRAAB! as the Siena College Saints challenge the Marist College Red Foxes for the benefit of CRAAB! at our seventh annual Breast Cancer Awareness event. CRAAB! members, volunteers and friends will be at the game with important information for students and fans. Breast cancer survivors will become the team’s “breast cancer buddies” for the event.

February 14

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Free classes for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers facilitated by Mary Sloan. Pre-registration and health care providers permission required. Call for forms.

February 21

Dreaming Well: A Support Group for Survivors and Caregivers

Discover how to access inner strength and stamina using creative visualization and guided imagery to help with your healing journey while connecting with other survivors and caregivers. Facilitated by Wanda Burch, 16-year breast cancer survivor, graduate of Robert Moss' School for Active Dreaming, and authoress of SHE WHO DREAMS.

February 22

Lebed Therapeutic Dance and Movement

Gentle therapeutic exercise and dance classes for breast cancer patients and survivors and persons with lymphedema, facilitated by Diane Levesque-Kopecki. No special abilities or coordination are needed, but pre-registration and health care provider's permission are required. Call for forms.

February 28

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Free classes for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers facilitated by Mary Sloan. Pre-registration and health care providers permission required. Call for forms.

Dreaming Well: A Support Group for Survivors and Caregivers

Discover how to access inner strength and stamina using creative visualization and guided imagery to help with your healing journey while connecting with other survivors and caregivers. Facilitated by Wanda Burch, 16-year breast cancer survivor, graduate of Robert Moss' School for Active Dreaming, and authoress of SHE WHO DREAMS.

March 2008


March 1

Lebed Therapeutic Dance and Movement

Gentle therapeutic exercise and dance classes for breast cancer patients and survivors and persons with lymphedema, facilitated by Diane Levesque-Kopecki. No special abilities or coordination are needed, but pre-registration and health care provider's permission are required. Call for forms.

March 7

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Free classes for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers facilitated by Mary Sloan. Pre-registration and health care providers permission required. Call for forms.

Dreaming Well: A Support Group for Survivors and Caregivers

Discover how to access inner strength and stamina using creative visualization and guided imagery to help with your healing journey while connecting with other survivors and caregivers. Facilitated by Wanda Burch, 16-year breast cancer survivor, graduate of Robert Moss' School for Active Dreaming, and authoress of SHE WHO DREAMS.

March 8

Lebed Therapeutic Dance and Movement

Gentle therapeutic exercise and dance classes for breast cancer patients and survivors and persons with lymphedema, facilitated by Diane Levesque-Kopecki. No special abilities or coordination are needed, but pre-registration and health care provider's permission are required. Call for forms.

March 12

Life Coaching for Breast Cancer Survivors

Life coaching provides an opportunity to take a look at how you design life. By connecting with what you care about, you can envision a future of fulfillment. A series of four workshops will be facilitated by Dr. Patricia Ford, a family physician and Master Somatic Coach with extensive experience in group coaching who recently completed her own treatments for breast cancer. Dr. Ford will provide tools to help survivors assess their lives and their habits, and help them make positive shifts that move them toward what they want. Participants will also be offered an individual 30 minute phone coaching session to help them through any issues or to enhance their success. Please register early, as space is limited.

Life Coaching for Breast Cancer Survivors

LIFE COACHING WORKSHOPS FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS. Life coaching provides an opportunity to take a look at how you design life. By connecting with what you care about, you can envision a future of fulfillment. A series of four workshops will be facilitated by Dr. Patricia Ford, a family physician and Master Somatic Coach with extensive experience in group coaching who recently completed her own treatments for breast cancer. Dr. Ford will provide tools to help survivors assess their lives and their habits, and help them make positive shifts that move them toward what they want. Participants will also be offered an individual 30 minute phone coaching session to help them through any issues or to enhance their success. Please register early, as space is limited.

March 14

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Free classes for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers facilitated by Mary Sloan. Pre-registration and health care providers permission required. Call for forms.

March 15

Lebed Therapeutic Dance and Movement

Gentle therapeutic exercise and dance classes for breast cancer patients and survivors and persons with lymphedema, facilitated by Diane Levesque-Kopecki. No special abilities or coordination are needed, but pre-registration and health care provider's permission are required. Call for forms.

March 19

Life Coaching for Breast Cancer Survivors

Life coaching provides an opportunity to take a look at how you design life. By connecting with what you care about, you can envision a future of fulfillment. A series of four workshops will be facilitated by Dr. Patricia Ford, a family physician and Master Somatic Coach with extensive experience in group coaching who recently completed her own treatments for breast cancer. Dr. Ford will provide tools to help survivors assess their lives and their habits, and help them make positive shifts that move them toward what they want. Participants will also be offered an individual 30 minute phone coaching session to help them through any issues or to enhance their success. Please register early, as space is limited.

Life Coaching for Breast Cancer Survivors

LIFE COACHING WORKSHOPS FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS. Life coaching provides an opportunity to take a look at how you design life. By connecting with what you care about, you can envision a future of fulfillment. A series of four workshops will be facilitated by Dr. Patricia Ford, a family physician and Master Somatic Coach with extensive experience in group coaching who recently completed her own treatments for breast cancer. Dr. Ford will provide tools to help survivors assess their lives and their habits, and help them make positive shifts that move them toward what they want. Participants will also be offered an individual 30 minute phone coaching session to help them through any issues or to enhance their success. Please register early, as space is limited.

March 20

NYS Breast Cancer Network Annual Advocacy Day

Join members of the New York State Breast Cancer Network as they present the network's 2007 legislative agenda to our elected representatives. Call 435-1055 for more information and to register.

March 21

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Free classes for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers facilitated by Mary Sloan. Pre-registration and health care providers permission required. Call for forms.

Dreaming Well: A Support Group for Survivors and Caregivers

Discover how to access inner strength and stamina using creative visualization and guided imagery to help with your healing journey while connecting with other survivors and caregivers. Facilitated by Wanda Burch, 16-year breast cancer survivor, graduate of Robert Moss' School for Active Dreaming, and authoress of SHE WHO DREAMS.

March 22

Lebed Therapeutic Dance and Movement

Gentle therapeutic exercise and dance classes for breast cancer patients and survivors and persons with lymphedema, facilitated by Diane Levesque-Kopecki. No special abilities or coordination are needed, but pre-registration and health care provider's permission are required. Call for forms.

March 26

Life Coaching for Breast Cancer Survivors

Life coaching provides an opportunity to take a look at how you design life. By connecting with what you care about, you can envision a future of fulfillment. A series of four workshops will be facilitated by Dr. Patricia Ford, a family physician and Master Somatic Coach with extensive experience in group coaching who recently completed her own treatments for breast cancer. Dr. Ford will provide tools to help survivors assess their lives and their habits, and help them make positive shifts that move them toward what they want. Participants will also be offered an individual 30 minute phone coaching session to help them through any issues or to enhance their success. Please register early, as space is limited.

Life Coaching for Breast Cancer Survivors

LIFE COACHING WORKSHOPS FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS. Life coaching provides an opportunity to take a look at how you design life. By connecting with what you care about, you can envision a future of fulfillment. A series of four workshops will be facilitated by Dr. Patricia Ford, a family physician and Master Somatic Coach with extensive experience in group coaching who recently completed her own treatments for breast cancer. Dr. Ford will provide tools to help survivors assess their lives and their habits, and help them make positive shifts that move them toward what they want. Participants will also be offered an individual 30 minute phone coaching session to help them through any issues or to enhance their success. Please register early, as space is limited.