The Gathering Place Warehouse SPRUCE UP FOR SPRING! 20% OFF SELECT ITEMS Beautiful Home Furnishings & Home Accessories Jewish Federation OF CLEVELAND Saturday, March 12 • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 4911 Commerce Parkway • Warrensville Heights Great Finds! Come Shop with Us! Cash or Credit Card Only Proceeds help The Gathering Place support, educate & empower those touched by cancer through programs and services provided free of charge. For more information, call 216-595-9546 or visit www.touchedbycancer.org/warehouse. You are invited TO CELEBRATE OUR PARTNERSHIP Programs at The Gathering Place The Gathering Place is a caring community that supports, educates and empowers individuals and families touched by cancer through programs and services provided free of charge. The programs and services offered provide education and information, support, and tools to help manage the stress of a cancer diagnosis. The Gathering Place has two locations in Beachwood and a location in Westlake. Below is a listing of upcoming programs at The Gathering Place located at 23300 Commerce Park in Beachwood. For more information, visit www.touchedbycancer.org. KidShop/TeenShop • 2nd and 4th Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm A workshop for children and teens who have an adult family member with cancer. Utilizing art, play and discussion, children, teens and their parents interact with families in similar situations. Register by calling 216.595.9546. Group for Caregivers • Tuesdays, 6:30-8 pm A weekly group that provides support and opportunities to connect with individuals who are supporting/caring for an loved one with a cancer diagnosis. Register by calling 216.595.9546. Finding Your Way through the Challenges of BRCA Thursday, March 31, 6:30-8 pm Join clinical psychologist Karen Hurley, PhD as she shares tips and tools for managing the challenges of BRCA including making the decision to test, making medical and surgical decisions, coping with risk, talking with family, and the emotional impact of BRCA. Register online at http://bit.ly/challengesofBRCA. F EY O SPRIN GS LL VA anniversary SISTER CITIES 20 year ELAND LEV •C Wednesday, March 30, 2016 | 7:00 p.m. Mandel Jewish Community Center 26001 South Woodland Rd., Beachwood For 20 years, we have been working in partnership with our sister city, Beit Shean and Valley of Springs. Together, we have enriched the lives of thousands. Join us in celebrating our collective impact! Dessert Reception (Kosher dietary laws observed) $8/person pre-registered $10/person at the door Ages 18 and under free Space is limited: registration strongly encouraged Continued from previous page. Patience and positive self-talk are essential. Recognizing and appreciating your effort is necessary when committing yourself to the process of growth and change. You must be an active participant in creating the life you wish to live. Come alive this spring! As Ghandi said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” This information was provided by Jen Stern, a licensed independent social worker, and loss and bereavement specialist. She can be reached at 216.464.4243 or www.ellenfcasperphd.com. For more information or to register E-mail overseas@jcfcleve.org Call 216-593-2843 Online www.jewishcleveland.org www.jewishcleveland.org March 2016 n Beachwood Buzz 39 BEIT SHEAN •