Meetings & Events
Grey Matters meetings are held on the second
Tuesday of each month
from 6:45 to 9 p.m.
unless otherwise noted in
the calendar below. A complimentary light meal is provided
starting at 6:45 p.m.
UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19
pandemic, all in-person
Grey Matters gatherings are cancelled until further notice.
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Meeting ID: 841 385 5398
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Meeting Location
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano
Plano, TX
2020 Calendar
Official Grey Matters meetings/events are
shaded in grey.
Please check back periodically as new events are added throughout
the year.
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JANUARY |
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Jan. 14 |
Monthly Meeting & Chili Cook-off Please bring your favorite chili to share for our annual chili cook-off contest! Prizes will be awarded. Grated cheese, sour cream, cornbread, Fritos, chopped onions, and salad will be provided by Grey Matters. Sharing as time permits. |
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Jan. 26
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NBTS's Brain Tumor Support Conversations This support group, facilitated by
volunteers Adam Hayden and Lisa O'Leary, provides a welcoming
space where patients and loved ones can talk about the feelings
and emotions that accompany any aspect of the brain tumor
experience. The topic for this month's conversation will be
finding meaning after diagnosis, treatment, and even loss. |
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Jan. 30 |
Head for the Cure North Texas 5K Kickoff Event The kickoff will give you the chance to meet our staff,
5K-North Texas event and receive event collateral to start
marketing for the event. Please feel free to bring team members
and/or individuals looking to get more involved. |
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FEBRUARY |
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Feb. 11 |
Monthly Meeting
Guest S Deb Lewin, a national ParaEquestrian
champion and master NLP Practitioner, is a much sought-after
motivational speaker, drawing her inspiration and courage from
her life’s experiences. In 1996, Deb was broadsided by another
vehicle, resulting in a brain injury with left side paralysis
and impaired vision and hearing. She refers to this, as her
“Opportunity.”
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MARCH |
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March 10 |
Monthly Meeting
Guest Speaker: Jana Downum, PhD, LPC, BCB
Biofeedback Therapist/Counselor & Research
Assistant Dr. Downum will be speaking about the psychophysiology of acute brain injury. Biofeedback provides a means for monitoring and then changing one’s own physiology to manage stress, sleep, and pain. |
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APRIL |
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April 3-5 |
The Bluebonnet Retreat The Bluebonnet Retreat offers, at no charge, a unique experience for adult cancer patients. During the three-day, two-night camp, attendees are provided a creative, educational atmosphere of support with a focus on wellness. The retreat is a special project of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford and is funded through donations. Ambulatory adults age 18 or older who have been diagnosed with cancer within the past five years are invited to attend. The retreat is held each year in the fall and spring. Attendance is limited to 24 and first time campers receive priority. An online application can be found here. Application deadline is March 6. |
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April 7 April 14 April 21 April 28 7 PM |
Weekly Zoom Meetings
For our
Grey Matters members who would like to meet, we will
be offering a Zoom video meeting so that we can remain in the comfort and safety of our own
homes.
If you
would like to join the online meeting, please email
greymattersnorthtexas@yahoo.com so that you can be added to the
attendee list. You should then receive further instructions with
a link to join the meeting. We hope you will plan to virtually
join us. Our regularly scheduled in-person monthly meeting on April 14 has been cancelled. |
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April 17-19 |
Reel
Recovery Fishing Retreat in Glen Rose, TX
Reel Recovery has several openings
for the April session in Glen Rose.
Please contact
Reel Recovery directly with any questions by emailing them at
info@reelrecovery.org or calling 800-699-4490. Learn more at https://reelrecovery.org/. |
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Grey Matters to Firefighters Campaign
Irving Fire Dept Training Facility UPDATE: This event on April 25 has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Come support DFW Firefighters as they compete in various training exercises to raise awareness and funds for brain cancer research. It will be a family fun event! Free admittance. Kids will enjoy touching and sitting on the fire trucks, ambulance, and other emergency vehicles and seeing our brave firefighters in their full gear. Donations and sponsorships are available. Research shows that firefighters are 32% more likely to being diagnosed with brain cancer than the general population. More information can be found here or contact GreyMattersToFireFighters@gmail.com. |
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MAY |
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| May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month | |
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May 5 May 12 May 19 7 PM |
Weekly Zoom Meetings
For our
Grey Matters members who would like to meet, we will
be offering a Zoom video meeting so that we can remain in the comfort and safety of our own
homes.
If you
would like to join the online meeting, please email
greymattersnorthtexas@yahoo.com so that you can be added to the
attendee list. You should then receive further instructions with
a link to join the meeting. We hope you will plan to virtually
join us. Our regularly scheduled in-person monthly meeting on May 12 has been cancelled. |
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The Nick Gonzales Foundation for Brain Tumor Research's 13th Annual Golf Tournament, Dinner & Auction
UPDATE: This event
has been postponed from May 1 until April 30, 2021 |
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May 3-5 |
Head to the Hill • Washington DC UPDATE: This event has been moved to a virtual platform due to COVID-19.
The National Brain Tumor Society will be providing more
information in the coming weeks about how you can continue to
take action through each of the respective events you’ve
registered for. |
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Frisco Rough Riders Baseball Game UPDATE: This event on May 17 has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
Promotion: Pirates and Princess Giveaway presented by Children's Health: The first 500 kids (age 12 and under) into the ballpark will receive a giveaway presented by Children's Health! Contact Ann Lees or Shari Nederhoff for more information. Tickets can be purchased here (deadline is April 30). |
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May 31 |
Head for the Cure 5K – North Texas
Join our "Grey Matters" team (team captain is Karen Kuryla). Learn more and register
here. Also, please stop by the Grey Matters booth/tent to
visit with members and pick up a brochure about our group. The
registration fee is $27. |
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JUNE |
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June 7 |
National Cancer Survivors Day More information can be found here. |
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June 2 June 9 June 16 June 23 cancelled June 30 7 PM |
Weekly Zoom Meetings
For our
Grey Matters members who would like to meet, we will
be offering a Zoom video meeting so that we can remain in the comfort and safety of our own
homes.
If you
would like to join the online meeting, please email
greymattersnorthtexas@yahoo.com so that you can be added to the
attendee list. You should then receive further instructions with
a link to join the meeting. We hope you will plan to virtually
join us. Our regularly scheduled in-person monthly meeting on June 9 has been cancelled. |
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June 13 |
American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA)
UPDATE: This event
The BT5K Breakthrough for Brain Tumors Run and Walk is the American Brain Tumor Association's national signature fundraising event, taking place in cities coast to coast. Your participation allows the ABTA to provide vital brain tumor resources to patients and their families, fund promising research studies, and conduct nationwide brain tumor educational programs. |
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JULY |
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July 7 July 14 July 21 July 28 7 PM |
Weekly Zoom Meetings
For our
Grey Matters members who would like to meet, we will
be offering a Zoom video meeting so that we can remain in the comfort and safety of our own
homes.
If you
would like to join the online meeting, please email
greymattersnorthtexas@yahoo.com so that you can be added to the
attendee list. You should then receive further instructions with
a link to join the meeting. We hope you will plan to virtually
join us. Our regularly scheduled in-person monthly meeting on July 14 has been cancelled. |
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July 22 |
Glioblastoma Awareness Day Learn more about this resolution passed by the U.S. Senate. Information about Rock for Research in Recognition of National GBM Awareness Day can be found here. |
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AUGUST |
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Aug. 4 Aug. 11 Aug. 18 Aug. 25 7 PM |
For our
Grey Matters members who would like to meet, we will
be offering a Zoom video meeting so that we can remain in the comfort and safety of our own
homes.
If you
would like to join the online meeting, please email
greymattersnorthtexas@yahoo.com so that you can be added to the
attendee list. You should then receive further instructions with
a link to join the meeting. We hope you will plan to virtually
join us. Our regularly scheduled in-person monthly meeting on Aug. 11 has been cancelled. |
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6 PM |
National Brain Tumor Society: Meditation Mondays This free virtual meditation class for the brain tumor community is offered specifically for patients, their caregivers, and families. Learn more and register here. |
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SEPTEMBER |
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Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 |
Weekly Zoom Meetings
For our
Grey Matters members who would like to meet, we will
be offering a Zoom video meeting so that we can remain in the comfort and safety of our own
homes.
If you
would like to join the online meeting, please email
greymattersnorthtexas@yahoo.com so that you can be added to the
attendee list. You should then receive further instructions with
a link to join the meeting. We hope you will plan to virtually
join us. Our regularly scheduled in-person monthly meeting on Sept. 8 has been cancelled. |
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6 PM |
National Brain Tumor Society: Meditation Mondays This free virtual meditation class for the brain tumor community is offered specifically for patients, their caregivers, and families. Learn more and register here. |
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Sept. 15 through Oct. 27 Noon |
Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Support Services is
hosting EMBRACE, a bi-annual survivorship
program, virtually this fall. Each week for seven weeks, it will
cover a different topic relevant to patients and caregivers,
whether you are just starting treatment, are in the throes of
treatment, or have completed treatment. You are welcome to
attend as many sessions that interest you.
The sessions will take place on Tuesdays from 12-1:30pm
starting Tuesday, September 15. Learn more
here. If you’d like to receive the Zoom link for the series,
RSVP via email at
SCCCSupport@utsouthwestern.edu or
call 214-645-2742. |
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OCTOBER |
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Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 7 PM |
Weekly Zoom Meetings For our Grey Matters members who would like to meet, we will be offering a Zoom video meeting so that we can remain in the comfort and safety of our own homes.
Please see the Zoom meeting login information at the top of this page, or email greymattersnorthtexas@yahoo.com so that you can be added to the attendee list. You should then receive further instructions with a link to join the meeting. We hope you will plan to virtually join us at 7 p.m.
Oct. 13 Guest Speakers:
Kalil Abdullah, M.D., MSc
UT Southwestern Our regularly scheduled in-person monthly meeting on Oct. 13 has been cancelled. |
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Oct. 9-11 |
The Bluebonnet Retreat The Bluebonnet Retreat offers, at no charge, a unique experience for adult cancer patients. During the three-day, two-night camp, attendees are provided a creative, educational atmosphere of support with a focus on wellness. The retreat is a special project of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford and is funded through donations. Ambulatory adults age 18 or older who have been diagnosed with cancer within the past five years are invited to attend. The retreat is held each year in the fall and spring. Attendance is limited to 24 and first time campers receive priority. An online application can be found here. Application deadline is September 11, 2020. |
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Reel
Recovery Fishing Retreat in Glen Rose, TX UPDATE: The Fall 2020 retreats have been cancelled due to COVID-19 in an effort to protect their participants and volunteers.
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6 PM |
National Brain Tumor Society: Meditation Mondays This free virtual meditation class for the brain tumor community is offered specifically for patients, their caregivers, and families. Learn more and register here. |
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CANCELLED Save the date for Oct. 17, 2021 1-4 PM |
Annual Grey Matters Picnic UPDATE: The Oct. 18, 2020, picnic has been cancelled.
Country Place
Treehouse Hamburgers, hot dogs, side dishes, desserts, and drinks will be provided for all by Grey Matters. All you need to do is bring your family, friends, and an appetite! We will meet on the covered patio, and there is a clubhouse in case of inclement weather. We look forward to seeing everyone! |
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NOVEMBER |
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Nov. 10 Nov. 24 7 PM |
Weekly Zoom Meetings For our Grey Matters members who would like to meet, we will be offering a Zoom video meeting so that we can remain in the comfort and safety of our own homes.
Please see the Zoom meeting login information at the top of this page, or email greymattersnorthtexas@yahoo.com so that you can be added to the attendee list. You should then receive further instructions with a link to join the meeting. We hope you will plan to virtually join us at 7 p.m. Please note there is no Zoom meeting on Nov. 3 or 17. Our regularly scheduled in-person monthly meeting on Nov. 10 has been cancelled. |
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Nov. 7
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NBTS Ft. Worth Brain Tumor Walk New Location: Virtual
The National Brain Tumor Society
will host its annual walk virtually this year due to the
pandemic. We will honor and remember our brain tumor warriors,
share stories, and hear from members of this community all in
the comfort of our homes. Registration information can be found here. |
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6 PM |
National Brain Tumor Society: Meditation Mondays This free virtual meditation class for the brain tumor community is offered specifically for patients, their caregivers, and families. Learn more and register here. |
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ABTA’s Virtual Patient and Family Meeting will be held on Saturday, November 14. This online educational meeting is offered at no charge and is available to brain tumor patients, survivors, caregivers, and health care professionals. Participants will gather the most up-to-date brain tumor information from leading brain tumor specialists. There will also be a panel of patients and caregivers sharing tips and resources on living with a brain tumor. To register, visit www.bit.ly/LA-ABTA. View the flyer here. |
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6 PM |
Head for the Cure: Office Hours! This Zoom event will provide an open discussion where Head for the Cure will answer any and all questions you may have about how to support the brain cancer community. All questions, concerns, suggestions, and ideas are welcomed! Learn more and join here. |
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6 PM |
Head for the Cure will host its
next Caregiver Conversation on Thursday,
November 19, at 6 PM CT. A Zoom link will be sent to you. Learn
more and register
here.
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DECEMBER |
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Dec. 1 |
Giving Tuesday |
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Dec. 8 7 PM |
Zoom Meeting For our Grey Matters members who would like to meet, we will be offering a Zoom video meeting so that we can remain in the comfort and safety of our own homes.
Due to the holidays, Grey Matters will only offer one Zoom meeting this month. Our regularly scheduled in-person monthly meeting on Dec. 8 has been cancelled. |
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6 PM |
National Brain Tumor Society: Meditation Mondays This free virtual meditation class for the brain tumor community is offered specifically for patients, their caregivers, and families. Learn more and register here. |