Every Friday at 12:00 noon, a welcoming group meets to talk over lunch and dessert. People who are newly diagnosed, in treatment, or many years past treatment all come to share, connect, and feel supported. Bring your lunch; we provide dessert.
No registration is required. Simply join us and find
connection, understanding, and community. You’re story is welcome here.
Programs and services are free of charge.
Contact us by phone (585) 473-8177 or email us today to learn more.
For in-person programming, please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of ANY illness.
Brown Bag Lunch is held every Friday 12-1:30PM
- In person at the Coalition, 1048 University Avenue, Rochester.
- Discussion topics vary.
- Facilitated by Coalition staff.
September Brown Bag Discussion Topics include:
9/11- Permission To Do Nothing
Experiencing cancer can change energy levels and what bodies need longer-term. How have you learned to listen to your body and give yourself permission to rest? What makes it easier, or harder, to rest without feeling guilty about being ‘unproductive’?
9/18- Self-Advocacy vs. Self-Sufficiency
How easy or difficult is it for you to communicate directly about what you need? Do you ever find yourself softening your requests, hinting, or dreading difficult conversations in order to avoid disappointing others? How has that shown up in your life, and what have you learned about speaking up for yourself?
9/25- Awareness Months
What comes up for you when you see all the cancer ribbons and awareness month campaigns? Do they make you feel supported and connected, frustrated, hopeful, or something else? How do you feel about the commercialization of cancer awareness?
