August 2007

www.womensupportingwomen.org
S HARE & C ARE
A UGUST 2007
S ALISBURY N EWS
2
B ERLIN N EWS
3
C RISFIELD N EWS
4
M ID -S HORE N EWS
& N UTRITIONAL
U PDATE
5
S URVIVOR S TORY
6
H ILARIOUS H UMOR 7
& C OMPLEMENTARY
M EDICINE
D ONATIONS
8
M EDICAL N EWS ,
S AVE THE D ATE &
C OMMUNITY
E VENTS
9
D ID Y OU K NOW &
C ONTEST N EWS
10
This newsletter
is made possible
by the
Rotary Club of
Salisbury
Sunrise, Inc.
From The Director:
Women Supporting Women is the proud recipient of
a grant from both Choptank Electric Foundation and
MGi Pharma to purchase a new book. This
educational book will be replacing many of our Sue Revelle
Executive Director
pamphlets in the “newly diagnosed” tote bag and
consolidating the information into one easy to read book.
Material covered will be – understanding breast cancer, treatment
options, reconstruction, fertility, sexuality, and many other topics.
We are pleased to offer this book free to help empower the newly
diagnosed and enable them to become
part of the decision making in their
treatment plan. The newly diagnosed
bags with the new book will be given
out from our offices and through the
surgeon’s offices in your area. Thank
you to both Choptank Electric
Foundation and MGi Pharma for their
grants and assisting survivors in their
struggle to regain control through
education during a very difficult time
– diagnosis.
Thought for the Month
Happiness is when what you think, what you say,
and what you do are in harmony.
— Mahatma Gandhi
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M EETINGS &
H APPENINGS
Survivor Meeting
S ALISBURY C HAPTER N EWS
106 W. C IRCLE A VE ., S UITE 101
(I N THE C ANNON B UILDING )
410-548-7880
Thursday, August 2nd
7 p.m.
Lymphedema Meeting
Meetings will resume in
September
Coffee Clutch Stitching
Group
Thursday, August 9th
10 a.m. with Myra Ramsey
HURRY—Space is Limited
FREE POOL THERAPY
Stretch for Success
Office Staff
Nancy Murphy Melody Bankert
Marketing
Fund Develop-
Lisa Jones
Vonnie Brown
Office Manager
Facilitator
Friday, August 17, 2007
Thursdays 6:30—7:30
at the Holly Center in Salisbury
Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
(some free bathing suits available)
Doors open at 4:30 pm Dinner at 6 pm
To reserve your spot, call 410-548-7880
Guest Speaker: Lillie Shockney, RN,BS,MAS
Administrative Director, Johns Hopkins Breast
Center
MARK YOUR CALENDAR…
Personal trainer & survivor,
Marlene Catlin is available for
your free personalized
assessment and exercise
rehabilitation. Special thanks
to Morrison Chiropractic
Center for the use of their
fully-equipped facility for
exercise rehabilitation. For
more information, call WSW or
410-548-2225 and ask for
Marlene.
Hope Is On The Horizon
CELEBRATION of LIFE
Survivor Meeting with guest speaker &
food provided by Roche.
OCTOBER 3rd
(Date Change-1st Wednesday instead of Thursday)
WALK for AWARENESS
Admission by ticket only
Ticket Cost $60, includes
dinner, a filled Horizon of
Hope Longaberger® Basket
with Protector
To reserve your tickets, please contact
Joyce Hickman at 410-749-2147 or
[email protected]
October 13, 2007
Winterplace Park, Salisbury
Quilt Raffle Tickets Available for the
Start Getting Your Teams Together
Aunt Gracie Attic Stairs Machine-Made Quilt
A Special Thank You to all of the COMMITTEE MEMBERS and
SPONSORS that made this Ride For Awareness possible.
GREAT RIDE !!! GREAT FOOD !!! GREAT FUN !!!
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Berlin Chapter News
M EETINGS &
H APPENINGS
10031 Old Ocean City Blvd., suite 107
Atlantic Business Center
Monthly Survivor
Meeting
410-641-2849
WSW BERLIN - Monthly Support Group
Saturday, August 18th
Hawkins’ Boat Ride
Call the office for
information and
reservations.
Hawkins’ Boat Ride on the “Morning Star”
Saturday, August 18th at the West Ocean City Fishing Center
Board at 5:30PM sail at 6PM
WE ARE UPDATING our office’s appearance in Berlin and moving things around. Stop in
to see a wonderful armoire that was donated to us for display of our jewelry by the
MONKEY’S TRUNK in West Ocean City.
Berlin Staff
“PINK RIBBON NIGHT AT THE RACES”
Has been moved to Thursday, August 23rd at Ocean Downs.
Buffet Dinner, 50/50 and lots of fun for only $27 per person.
Come join WSW Berlin for loads of fun and support!
MARIAN COLBERT 18th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT to be held at Deer
Run Golf Course, located off of Route 50 East to be held on Saturday, September
1st. Ed Colbert, owner of Deer Run, can field 36 teams (4 players) with the putting
contest starting at 11 a.m. Lunch is provided and the players have a shot gun start at
1PM. Registration opens at 10:30AM and continues until all the teams are filled.
Dinner is also provided for the players. After dinner there will be an auction,
announcement of winners and trophies, a 50/50, and drawing for prizes. Additional
dinners for family members are available at $20 each. Two mulligans and a tee gift
are also a part of the player fee, which is $100 per person.
Mimi Gulyas Peuser,
Coordinator
Ginny Reister, Vice President
Mark Your Calendars:
Friday, October 5, 2007 at Stephen Decatur High School Cafeteria
5:30PM Doors Open * 7PM Games Begin
VERA BRADLEY “MYSTERY BINGO”
Women’s Insurance In Salisbury
Julie Case
Gamee Elliott
410-742-8141
410-749-4725
Karen Davis
410-749-8800
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M EETINGS &
H APPENINGS
C RISFIELD C HAPTER N EWS
Survivor Meeting
410-968-9131
No meeting in August.
Meetings will resume in
September.
Crisfield Staff
609 W. M AIN S T ., U NIT 105
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to our facilitator, SUE HEATH, at the loss of her
father, FRANK SNYDER, on July 9th. Please know our thoughts and prayers are
with you, SUE.
We postponed our picnic for our JULY meeting, but intend to have it for the
SEPTEMBER meeting at the home of our member, CHARLOTTE
DAUGHERTY. Plan to attend and bring the family —- more on this event in the
September newsletter.
We now have bins for recycling cell phones at our office and at
MERCANTILE PENINSULA BANK. We also now have a limited number of
prostheses and bras if anyone is in need —— THEY ARE FREE!!!
Jane Riggin, Coordinator
MANY THANKS to our member, LOTTIE JACKSON, for volunteering at our
office on Tuesdays. We truly appreciate your help!
NO MEETING IN AUGUST —— SEE YOU AT THE PICNIC IN
SEPTEMBER.
Anyone interested in attending HOPE IS ON THE HORIZON on August 17th,
please call the office at 410-968-9131, as several of us are planning to attend.
Sandy Riggin
Secretary
Sue Heath
Facilitator
P/T Secretarial Position available at Crisfield WSW. Must have good
computer skills and available 2-3 days each week for 4 hours each day.
Gary K. Marshall
Insurance Agency
Are your insurance rates going up? If so, call
us … we would love to save you money!!
At Gary K. Marshall Insurance Agency, we
are 100% committed to our customer’s total
satisfaction. As an independent agency, we
represent many different insurance
companies which give us the ability to fit our
customers with the perfect policy that suits
their needs. We offer many different
insurance products including Auto, Home,
Renters, Life, Health, Business, and much
more.
Now with 2 locations to serve you better!!
Princess Anne
Salisbury
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Mid-Shore News
21 N. Hanson Street, #112, Easton
410-822-9420
(Supporting Cambridge, Easton & Denton)
We have a wonderful getaway planned for Ladies Only! Come join us on
Sunday, August 26th, for a Riverboat Cruise on the Warwick and
Choptank Rivers, from 12 to 4pm. There will be musical entertainment by
our own, Shelley Abbott, with lite fare included. The Dorothy Megan
Riverboat, docked at Suicide Bridge Restaurant, leaves at 12 o'clock sharp,
and the $25. tickets must be purchased in advance. Please come out and
bring your girlfriends for a great day on the water that will benefit our
Mid-Shore Chapter. For more information or to obtain tickets, please call
Shelley at 410-943-1035 or the Easton office at 410-822-9420.
Plans are well underway for our upcoming Ride-In for Awareness, on
September 8th and 9th, at the VFW Post in Federalsburg. Save the date for a
day of fun and entertainment. Information for Sponsors and Vendors is still
available. This year, there will be a car show and a motorcycle show, along
with music, entertainment, food and drinks. For the most complete source
of information, go to http://www.shelleyabbott.com/ridein/ or call the
Easton office.
The Women's View Magazine, a popular publication serving the upper and
mid-shore areas, will be doing a story on our organization in their Sept./Oct.
issue. The theme of this issue is breast cancer information, and will include
survivor stories about some of our Mid-Shore members. Look for your copy in
early September from Dorchester County to Kent County.
As our Mid-Shore office is growing, we are looking for people who would like to
offer their time in various ways, from event volunteers to office help. If you are
interested in becoming more involved with our organization, please call Lori at the
office.
M EETINGS &
H APPENINGS
Cambridge meeting
Tuesday, August 21st
6:30-7:30pm
Dorchester Gen’l Hosp.
Solarium
Easton meeting
Thursday, August 16th
6:30—7:30pm
21 N. Hanson St #112
Easton
Denton meeting
Tuesday, August 28th
6:30—7:30 p.m.
Caroline County Public Library
Mid-Shore Staff
Lori Yates
Coordinator
Mary Miller
Denton
Facilitator
Paula Vlahovich
Cambridge/
Easton Facilitator
N UTRITIONAL U PDATE
Food, Plastics, and Your Health Revisited
Many manufacturers claim their #7 plastics are safe, are they? The #7 recycling code means “other
plastics.” But most #7 bottles—including some popular sports water bottles—are polycarbonate plastic
made with BPA. This chemical, which alters normal hormonal activity and mimics the effects of
estrogen, can leach from polycarbonate. In mice and rats, exposure to BPA has led to birth defects,
miscarriages, mental retardation, breast and prostate cancers, early puberty, and reduced sperm counts.
Many manufacturers and retailers claim that #7 polycarbonate plastics with BPA are safe. But I believe
the potential leaching of BPA into foods or beverages is reason to avoid this plastic.
Excerpt taken from Dr. Andrew Weil’s Self Healing, December 2006 issue
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Survivor’s Story
Having raised $200 for Women Supporting
Women through their B.E.S.T. Motel cookbook
sales are Alice Tingle, a member of Berlin's
Women Supporting Women group and a
26-year breast cancer survivor; Bonnie Troxell,
cookbook publisher and a 7-year survivor; and
Angie Bollas, owner of General Kitchen's House
of Chipped Beef, whose staff sold the most
cookbooks.
The following article was written by Bonnie Troxell, who is a breast cancer survivor since 2000 and is a retired teacher from Wicomico
County Public Schools. During her retirement, she does freelance writing for The Daily Times in Salisbury and works during the summer at
the Beachmark Motel.
OCEAN CITY -- B.E.S.T. Motels staff members recently contributed the proceeds from the sale of their “A Treasure of
Recipes” cookbook to Women Supporting Women, a local breast cancer support group.
The cookbooks were a collective effort by the staff, guests, family and friends of the motel group, General’s Kitchen, Seaside
Deli, and the Sahara Café.
Because several women in the group of recipe contributors were recipients of the kindness from Women Supporting Women
in Berlin and Salisbury, the decision was made to donate the profits from the cookbook sales to them.
The idea began for the cookbook several years ago during the annual covered dish luncheon at the Beachmark Motel on 73rd
Street.
At the end of the motel season each September, the housekeepers at the motel have a covered dish luncheon for all the staff
members. A comment was made several years ago that it would be great to have the recipes of the home-cooked dishes,
made by the housekeepers.
Bonnie Troxell, motel desk clerk, collected the recipes from the housekeepers, from other staff members and then from
guests of the motel, friends and family members who had heard about the project.
Staff members from three other Ocean City motels in the B.E.S.T. group: the Executive, Sahara and Tides, also got involved
when they heard about the cookbook. Then the staff members of the Sahara Café, Seaside Deli and General’s Kitchen also
contributed recipes.
During the closed season, from October to April, Troxell, a breast cancer survivor since 2000, entered the 153 recipes into
the computer to be printed in book form. Added were appropriate graphics for the recipes and pictures of some
contributors.
With the assistance of Crisangela Sexton, cover designer; Jeanne Blanchard, original artist for section dividers; Linda Somers,
graphics selector; Debbie Candy, central coordinator; Bill Sexton, book organizer; Alison Wright, copywriter; Sarah Tubbs,
proofreader; Bonnie Troxell, index compiler; and Hugh Wilde, Jr., manager, the books were individually printed, compiled
and bound in the Executive and Beachmark offices.
“The General’s Kitchen sold the most cookbooks, thanks to Angie Bollas, owner,” said Troxell. “In all, we sold more than
200 cookbooks, and only have a few left for sale at General’s Kitchen, Sahara Motel, Beachmark Motel, Executive Motel and
the Sahara Café.”
According to Troxell, recipes are now being collected for volume two for next year. For more information, call Troxell at
410-430-1972.
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Hilarious Humor
At 85 years of age, Wally married LouAnne, a lovely 25 year old. Since her new husband is so old,
LouAnne decides that after their wedding she and Wally should have separate bedrooms, because she is
concerned that her new but aged husband may over-exert himself if they spend the entire night together.
After the wedding festivities LouAnne prepares herself for bed and the expected "knock" on the
door. Sure enough the knock comes, the door opens and there is Wally, her 85 year old groom, ready for
action. They unite as one. All goes well, Wally takes leave of his bride, and she prepares to go to sleep.
After a few minutes, LouAnne hears another knock on her bedroom door, and it's Wally. Again he is
ready for more "action". Somewhat surprised, LouAnne consents for more coupling. When the
newlyweds are done, Wally kisses his bride, bids her a fond goodnight and leaves.
She is set to go to sleep again, but, aha you guessed it - Wally is back again, rapping on the door, and is as
fresh as a 25-year-old, ready for more "action." And, once again they enjoy each other. But as Wally gets
set to leave again, his young bride says to him, "I am thoroughly impressed that at your age you can
perform so well and so often. You are truly a great lover, Wally."
Wally, somewhat embarrassed, turns to LouAnne and says: "You mean I was here already?"
The moral of the story: Senior moments have their advantages.
C OMPLEMENTARY
M EDICINE
Longer, Stronger Nails Chemotherapy can leave stripes on fingernails for
several months and cause naul fungus that can
prove tenacious. You can soak the nails in white
vinegar. There are ao many changes in your nails,
says Johnson. "They may split, discolor, or
separate from your skin." Moiosturizers and
buffers help reduce ridges an dpeeling as nails grow
out, says Ovitz. She advises being careful about
using acriylic nails or trimming cuticles, both of
which can cause infection while a person's immune
system is comprimised during and after treatment.
Ovitz recommends soaking cuticles and pushing
them back. Sanitation is paramount, at home or a
salon.
from Health, living well after cancer pg. 27
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T HANK Y OU F OR Y OUR D ONATIONS !
INDIVIDUAL
BUSINESSES
Harry & Rita Coffman
Maggie Moo’s
Josephine Moluski
Tawes Real Estate
Eunice Sorin
Circuit Court for Wicomico Co.
Office of the Clerk
(Casual Day)
Beatrice & Donald Zinmeister
Erma & Robert Williams
REGIONAL
CHAPTER SPONSORS
Apple Discount Drugs
Peninsula Cancer
Center—PRMC
Hill’s Drug Store
WalMart—South Salisbury
Lilly Jen
State Farm Insurance
Karen Davis, Julie Case,
Gamee Elliott
BOSCOV’s
Elizabeth J. Orr
(through the United Way)
Community Health Charities
BJ Maddox
B.E.S.T. Motels
Cookbook Sales—Bonnie Troxell
Cindy Muir
TITLE SPONSOR
Herl’s Fiberglass Repair, Inc.
EVENT SPONSOR
AquaCare Rehabilitation
In Memory of Birdie Powell
Frank, Darleen & Lisa Cooper
Gary Marshall Insurance
Cactus Taverna
In Memory of Stella Marie
Koslosky
Robert Hebda, Albert Vernacchio
In Honor of Penny Bradford
Doris Kaufman
In Honor of Shirley Baker
Michelle Bradford
PINK RIBBON
Avery Hall Insurance Agency
Michael P. Cooper
Memorial Fund
Gary Denston
presented a check to
Sue Revelle
KUMON Math & Reading
Center
HOPE CONTRIBUTOR
Slim & Tone Salisbury
Trice Geary & Myers, LLC
Garden Treasures
PHYSICAL THERAPY AND INJURY CENTER OF AQUACARE
“The Specialists in Breast Cancer Recovery”
The Lymphedema Recovery Program at the Physical Therapy and Injury Center of Aquacare assists individuals to
manage their symptoms of lymphedema and help them improve their quality of life. Lymphedema is defined as the swelling of a
body part caused by the abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid. Those at risk for developing lymphedema is anyone who has had
either of the following: simple mastectomy, lumpectomy, or modified radial mastectomy in combination with axillary node
dissection and, often radiation therapy. The treatment consists of patient education, manual lymphatic drainage (which is a light,
superficial massage to stimulate lymph flow), compression bandaging, and therapeutic exercise. Training in self-care,
self-bandaging and gentle stretching will be provided as an intricate aspect of this program. Benefits of the program will help the
individual reduce swelling, regain range of motion, return to work or leisure activity, prevent infection or further complications,
and enhance self-esteem.
Jennifer O’Neill, MPT, Lymphedema Specialist, Regional Clinical Director
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M EDICAL N EWS
S AVE T HE
D ATE
August 17, 2007
Hope Is On The
Horizon
Salisbury
August 23, 2007
Pink Ribbon Day at
the Races -Ocean Downs
Berlin
September 1, 2007
Marion Colbert
Memorial Golf
Tournament
Deer Run Golf Club
Berlin
September 8-9, 2007
Ride-In for
Awareness
Mid-Shore
September 23, 2007
Snazzy Jazzy Night
Pohanka, Salisbury
October 5, 2007
Victorian Charm-Vera
Bradley BINGO
Berlin
October 12, 2007
Kate Tawes Crab
Feast-Crisfield
October 13, 2007
Walk for Awareness
WinterPlace Park
Salisbury
October 20, 2007
Basket BINGO
Mid-Shore
November 16, 2007
Groomathon
Berlin
taken from the June 2007 edition of Harvard Women’s Health Watch
Community Events . . .
“Caring for the Caregiver” will be held on Tuesday, August 21 from 11:30 am to 1 pm at AGH Conference Room #1. Are you
the point person for a loved one with serious health challenges? Join this drop-in group discussion for support and ways to
manage your stress. Cost is $30. To register, call Diane Armstrong at 410-251-7701.
LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER is a free program teaching beauty techniques to women cancer
patients in active treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer
treatment. Free cosmetic kits are provided. This program will be held in Wicomico County on
Monday, August 20th from 2-4 p.m. at PRMC’s Radiation Oncology Conf. Room; and in Worcester County on Monday, August
13th from 6-8 p.m. at 21st Century Oncology, 314 Franklin Ave, Berlin, MD. To register in Wicomico Co, call Malindie at
410-543-7006; and in Worcester Co, call Ruthie at 410-641-0277.
NONPROFIT ORG.
PAID
SALISBURY, MD
21801
PERMIT #146
P AGE 10
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ATTENTION:
If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, or
wish to have it e-mailed to you, please call WSW at
410.548.7880 and save precious funds and trees.
Did You Know . . .
Low glycemic eating is a safe and easy way to adjust
eating for weight loss and improving overall health.
A Low-Glycemic Weight Loss Class will be
starting the 2nd week of September on Tuesday nights
for 6 weeks at WSW in Salisbury.
Martha Stover, N.C., will be teaching the class. Martha
has over 25 years in the Health and Nutrition industry.
She is a certified Wellness Coach and local business
owner. She supports WSW with her time and passion
for health to help women have the proper information
to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
The ladies who took the last series lost inches, dress
sizes, lowered cholesterol, blood pressure and many of
their doctor’s remarked how good their blood results
were.
If interested, please contact WSW. Cost will be $35
which includes the informative booklet and journal.
Contest for Survivors
& Supporters:
Sell the most raffle tickets and win:
Authenticated, Uncirculated
2006 American Eagle Silver Dollar
containing one troy ounce of .999 silver
- - Raffle Tickets - Pink Kitchen Aid Mixer
Donated by Shore Appliances
Cost of Tickets:
$1 each or 6 for $5
Call 410-548-7880
for tickets