April 13's Coffee Conversation features Jennifer Kramer. Curious about her genetics and risk for cancer due to her family history, she'll share about her "previvor" journey. This is a free, virtual program and requires registration. Click here to register.
Calling all knitters, weavers, crocheters, and more! Join Forge for a new weaving/knitting group. Bring any materials & your current project or simply come to learn. Bring your lunch or a snack. Forge will provide light refreshments to fuel your creativity! Hosted monthly by Forge volunteer and breast cancer survivor, Betty Shivers, Betty enjoys making […]
Telling stories and sharing with others can deepen our relationships or start new ones, increasing our sense of empathy for and connection with one another. Join in this monthly creative writing gathering for breast cancer survivorship at Forge. This group will meet in a HYBRID format for our April meeting. You can register to attend online via […]
Zentangle Inspired Art, also known as "ZIA," pairs patterns and whimsy in beautiful and fun images. At this class, we will be inspired by the beautiful flowers, leaves, trees of the Spring season and our imaginations. We will experiment with patterns and colors while focusing on the process of creating Zentangle Inspired Art with dried […]
April 27th's Coffee Conversation features Christina M. Wilson, PhD, CRNP, WHNP-BC. During this Coffee Conversation, we will discuss breast cancer and body image. This is a free, virtual program but requires registration. Click here to register.
Gentle flow yoga focuses on aligning slow movement with the breath. We’ll use poses to focus on how our bodies feel and to help us relax in the present moment and reduce stress. No previous experience is needed – all are welcome! This can be done on the floor, with props and mats, or in […]
May 11th's Coffee Conversation features Kelly Klehm, Director of Hope Initiatives at One Place Family Justice Center in Birmingham. She was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in January 2021 at age 39. She has the BRCA 1 gene mutation. She underwent chemotherapy, a double mastectomy without reconstruction, radiation, and a full hysterectomy. Through her […]
Join Forge at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens as we make flower arrangements and learn about ways to find joy in the little things! Forge will provide all supplies, but if you have a favorite vase, feel free to bring it with you! Click here to register!
Join us for an afternoon of fun! Bring your mom, sister, daughter, granddaughter, or best pal for games, flowers, and punch and treats! Stop by from 2 - 4 pm!
May 25th's Coffee Conversation features Joy Blondheim. Joy is a breast cancer survivor of over 20 years and has dedicated her life’s work to saving lives in Alabama. She has been married over 50 years to her husband, Dickie Blondheim. Joy is hands-on in helping women get the help they need and is the heart […]
This support group meets on the second Sunday of the month. In June we will meet on the first Sunday at 3 pm. They regularly invite speakers to share helpful information and often host a solidarity hike around Mt. Laurel immediately following the meeting, weather permitting. Contact Camille at [email protected] if you have questions or […]
Join us on Wednesday, June 8th as we speak with Kathy King, LICSW about transitioning from being a caregiver to someone with cancer to a care-receiver when learning of your own diagnosis. Click here to register!