The Office for Women maintains a year-round online calendar for organizations throughout Westchester to post events on educational programs of interest to women and families. Organizations may submit one or more events online or use a printable event form. If you have any questions, please contact the Office for Women.

Various dates and times
Breast Cancer Support Groups
Various locations in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties
Breast cancer support groups offered once, twice or four times per month, by Support Connection, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Facilitated by trained peer counselors who have experienced cancer, there are groups for young women, women in treatment, women with recurrence, and all survivors, with a focus on life after a cancer diagnosis, including topics relating to living with cancer through all stages of diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment. For calendar visit Support Connection’s Web site or call (914) 962-6402. Fee: free (Advanced registration required)

1st Monday of every month
Breast Cancer Networking Group
Gilda’s Club Westchester, White Plains
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
A support group for individuals to attend to share experiences, information and ideas with others who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Individuals who wish to attend must go through the free membership process first. For more information contact Amy Mlodzianowski at (914) 644-8844. Fee: free (A,B)

1st Tuesday of every month
Gynecologic Networking Group
Gilda’s Club Westchester, White Plains
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
A support group for individuals to attend to share experiences, information and ideas with others who have been diagnosed with a gynecological related cancer (i.e. ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, etc.). Individuals who wish to attend must go through the free membership process first. For more information contact Amy Mlodzianowski at (914) 644-8844. Fee: free (A,B)

Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.
Saturdays, 12 p.m.
Yoga for Women with Cancer
Club Fit, Jefferson Valley
Weekly yoga classes for women living with cancer. Classes are taught by qualified yoga instructors. To learn more visit Support Connection’s Web site. To register call (914) 962-6402. Fee: free (Advanced registration required)

2nd Wednesday of every month
Ovarian Cancer Toll-Free Telephone Support Group
8 p.m. New York time
A Toll-Free Telephone Support Group for women with ovarian cancer; available to women regardless of where they live. The group enables women with ovarian cancer to support one another and share their concerns and experiences with other women who have the same diagnosis; after registering in advance, participants call into a toll-free number and are connected with the group via teleconference. For information or to register call Support Connection at (914) 962-6402, or toll-free at (800) 532-4290. Fee: free (Advanced registration required)

3rd Wednesday of every month
Breast Cancer Networking Group
Gilda’s Club Westchester, White Plains
7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
A support group for individuals to attend to share experiences, information and ideas with others who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Individuals who wish to attend must go through the free membership process first. For more information contact Amy Mlodzianowski at (914) 644-8844. Fee: free (A,B)

3rd Wednesday each month
Ovarian and Gynecological Cancer Support Group
Putnam Hospital, Carmel
7 p.m.
A monthly support group for women with ovarian or gynecological cancer. The group is led by a trained peer facilitator, and focuses on topics related to life after a cancer diagnosis. To learn more or to pre-register, call Support Connection at (914) 962-6402. Fee: free (Advanced registration required)

Last Wednesday of every month
Coffee Talk with Essie
Gilda’s Club Westchester, White Plains
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
For those individuals living with cancer, their friends and family members – join Essie’s Coffee Talk to meet new people, tell a joke, be a good listener and just relax! Individuals who wish to attend must go through the free membership process first. For more information contact Essie McCosker at (914) 644-8844. Fee: free (A,B)

Sept. 10
The Art of Selling: Success Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Women's Enterprise Development Center, Lobby Board Room, White Plains
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Interactive workshop on selling where participants create an action plan for greater success in sales along with useful tips and techniques to keep the plan alive. Speaker: Michele Wood, Executive Coach and Business Consultant. For more information contact Persephone Zill at (914) 948-6098 x13. Fee: free (A,B)

Sept. 15
E-Marketing: How to Grow Your Business Using Social Networking Tools
The Alliance of Hudson Valley Women Business Owners, Lobby Board Room, White Plains
5:30 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
Interactive workshop about how to use social networking to grow your business. Speaker: Joan Damico, J. Damico Marketing Communications. For more information contact Rachel Gordon at (914) 948-6098 x15. Fee: $30 (A,B,P)

Sept. 16
Child Abuse Identification & Prevention, Including Shaken Baby Syndrome
Child Care Council of Westchester, Scarsdale
7 - 9:30 p.m.
Join Darryl Gibbs, founder of the Cynthia Gibbs foundation, and “Mikey,” the SBS Simulator to learn how to identify and prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome. In addition, help break the cycle of child abuse and neglect by understanding your responsibility as a mandated reporter and learn how, when, and why to report suspected cases of child abuse. For more information contact Colleen Sharif at (914) 761-3456 x113 or via e-mail. To register and for more information, interested parties should visit our website to view all of our trainings and print out a registration form. Fee: $30 for council members / $40 for non-members

Sept. 22, 29 & Oct. 6, 13, 20
CCR Core Four Business Plan Writing Course
New Rochelle Public Library
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Start, stabilize, or grow your business. Funded by SBA, Empire State Development Corp and Webster Bank, the class runs for five consecutive Tuesdays ending October 20th. Course work is presented by diverse individuals who have either achieved great levels of success in their particular industry or have expertise in the content being taught. Sponsored by Community Capital Resources (a not-for-profit organization). Co-sponsored by New Rochelle Library.Space is limited! For more information and to register contact Robbin Finney-Granston at (914) 747-8020 x14 or via e-mail. Fee: $35 - material fee (A,B,P)

Sept 26
2009 Diabetes EXPO
Jacob Javits Center, New York
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Learn how to thrive with diabetes - or reduce your risk - with a healthy lifestyle. There will be workshops, screenings and demonstrations on how to eat healthier, be more active and take care of your body. Visit American Diabetes Association's Web site for a detailed workshop schedule. Come out and meet American Racecar Driver Charlie Kimball and NY Times Best Selling Author Mark Hyman! Max Szadek, the Founder of Divabetic and former Assistant to Luther Vandross will be appearing at 2 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Sept. 30
Movie Night – Cities of Light
Memorial United Methodist Church, White Plains
8 p.m.
Interfaith Connection will be showing a PBS documentary Cities of Light followed by a discussion. Sponsored by Interfaith Connection and American Muslim Women's Association. For more information e-mail Julie Caren or e-mail Fozia Khan. Fee: free

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A	Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
B	Wheelchair Accessible Bathrooms
P	Reserved Parking Spaces
SL	Sign Language
I	Interpreter
LS	Listening System