NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

Hi Everyone,

The mini field at Cruden Farm last month was absolutely fantastic. Moving [as always], the gardens and setting gorgeous, morning tea delicious and bountiful and the entertainment spellbinding. Our own Lee Murphy, accompanied on vocals by her friend Cheryl, and guitar by Tim brought a tear to many eyes with her very appropriately chosen songs, "I Hope You Choose Dance"; "Amazing Grace"; "You Build Me Up" and "It's a Beautiful World". The lyrics to "I Hope You Choose Dance" are attached below, they are so pertinent to us special ladies. Jo opened the morning, telling the approx 200 attending of her journey and her drive to support others who have breast cancer, as well as raise awareness. The mini field was down by the lake - surrounded by yellow water lilies. Several of our gals helped with the set up of the day and the sale of tickets and merchandise - which raised $2,000 for the Wig Library at PPH, and $2,000 for BCNA. It was a truly beautiful morning - the mood stayed with me all day.

We also had a very successful stall at the Mornington Food and Wine Fest on the 19th. We shared a trestle with the Peninsula Dragonflys under their very quick-to-erect gazebo outside the Grand Hotel, and set up selling some BCNA merchandise and offering Cancer Council pamphlets and info. We attached our pink silhouettes to the Dragon Boat, and also had them in the garden boxes outside the Grand. It really did look great. Many of the hearts we cut out at the last meeting were used for tributes, and all up we raised nearly $800 for BCNA. Thanks to Jo, Gina, Gayle, Ferne, Marilyn, Anne, Lee, Carolyn, Val, Janice and Helen. It was a bit of learning curve for next year - we need to streamline the Cancer Council info, and have more variety of merchandise. We also realised we need a banner, with a great design and slogan. We'll talk about it at the meeting this Wednesday - we're thinking of have a competition, the winner taking the last voucher for a massage at Peninsula Women's Health. We were so impressed with the Dragon Fly's easy-to-erect gazebo Jo bought one for the group from Janice at Anaconda.

NBOCC has launched two new websites:

www.nbocc.org.au/survivorship to assist breast cancer survivors and their families who are facing the challenges of "life after breast cancer".
www.cheekycheckup.com.au which encourages young women to check their breasts, what to look for, and techniques.


A Message from the Lovelocks
The Lovelocks thank you for your company, your beautiful cards, flowers, gifts and contribution to over $2,800 toward ovarian cancer research. Jo, Andrew, Sam, Tom & Katie


Coming UP:
Wednesday 5th November - Next meeting - 7.00 pm at The Bays
We'll chat for an hour or so over a cuppa, then Sally Rackham will come at about 8.15 to give us some pilates upper body exercises.

Sunday 9th November
Dragons Abreast Melbourne Spring Paddle & Picnic. Start time is 9.30 for paddlers, Flower Ceremony 11.30 am. They are paddling to Herring Island from VDBA Yarra compound to Herring Island, where they will hold the Flower Ceremony. You can drive to Herring Island and be shuttled across in the boat. BYO drinks and a plate to share. RSVP to dragonsabreastmelb@yahoo.com.au.

Wednesday 26th November at 6.30 pm
Opening night performance of "Australia" at Sorrento Cinema. Tickets $25, movie starts at 7.30 pm. Enjoy a glass of wine, finger food, wine tasting. Tea and coffee served after the movie. A fundraising event for Peninsula Dragonflys.

November 29th Annual Cancer Survivors Seminar - Free seminar lunch and refreshment provided
The Cancer Council - 100 Drummond Street, Carlton
10:00 - 3:00 pm
This seminar and is open to anyone who has had cancer, their partners, family and friends. Topics include: Understanding cancer related anxiety and depression; Changes in relationships and roles; Problem solving techniques; Money matters including superannuation. Registration essential, RSVP the Cancer helpline 13 11 20 by Monday 24th November.

December 3rd Breast Intentions end of year Christmas Dinner at The Grand in Mornington. 7.00 pm and Kris Cringle

December 5th Sexuality and Cancer - same time, place and info as November 29th session

Take care and see you soon,
Jann

I HOPE YOU DANCE

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger
May you never take one single breath for granted
God forbid love ever leave you empty handed

I hope you still feel small
When you stand beside the ocean
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens
Promise me that you’ll give faith a fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance. (Dance) I hope you dance. (Dance)

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Livin’ might mean taking chances
But they’re worth takin’
Lovin’ might be a mistake but it’s worth makin’

Don’t let some hell bent heart leave you bitter
When you come close to sellin’ out, reconsider
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance. (Time….) I hope you dance
I hope you dance. (Tell me…) I hope you dance

Time is a wheel in constant motion, always
Rolling us along
Tell me, who
Wants to look back on their youth and wonder
Where those years have gone
Tell me, (Dance) who
Wants to look back on their youth and wonder
Where (Dance) those years have gone