MEETINGS & EVENTS
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all in-person Grey Matters gatherings are cancelled until further notice. The health and well-being of our Grey Matters community is of utmost importance, and we appreciate your understanding. We are currently offering monthly virtual meetings via Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted in the calendar below. Please contact GreyMattersNorthTexas@yahoo.com should you have any questions.
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IN-PERSON MEETINGS
Grey Matters is not offering in-person meetings during the pandemic. Under normal conditions, the meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:45 to 9:00 p.m. with a complimentary light meal provided. We look forward to when our group will be able to safely gather again at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano located at 2800 West 15th St., Plano, TX 75075.
2021 CALENDAR
Please check back periodically as new events are added throughout the year.
jan 11 - Meditation Mondays
The National Brain Tumor Society will host its Meditation Mondays, a free virtual meditation class for the brain tumor community offered specifically for patients, their caregivers, and families. Learn more and register here.
jan 12 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
jan 17 - NBTS Brain Tumor Support Conversations
All members of the brain tumor community, including current and former patients and care partners, are welcome to join the National Brain Tumor Society’s Brain Tumor Support Conversations. This online monthly support group 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. Free to register, reserve your seat today here.
jan 26 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Brain Injury Network of Dallas (BIND) will speak about what all their clubhouse has to offer.
jan 28 - Head for the Cure Caregiver Conversation
Head for the Cure will host its next Caregiver Conversation on Thursday, January 28, 2021. A Zoom link will be sent to you. Learn more and register here.
FEB 8 - Meditation Mondays
The National Brain Tumor Society will host its Meditation Mondays, a free virtual meditation class for the brain tumor community offered specifically for patients, their caregivers, and families. Learn more and register here.
FEB 9 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Brian White will speak about "Coping During Covid Times."
FEB 19 - Introduction to Chi Kung
UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center will be hosting a six-week introduction to Chi Kung (also spelled Qi Gong). Meaning “breath work,” Chi Kung is a catch-all term for a vast collection of exercises using movement, static postures, meditations, visualizations, and breathing exercises to control and increase the flow of energy in the body. Chi Kung has been shown to be effective in reducing fatigue and sleep difficulty from cancer treatment and in improving quality of life and depression issues.
The online series begins on Friday, February 19, at 9:15 a.m. Each week, the instructor will guide you through 30 minutes of Chi Kung followed by 15 minutes of meditation. You are encouraged to wear clothes you can easily move in, and it is suggested you have a chair or wall nearby for balance during some movements. To RSVP, email Alexandra.Huffman@utsouthwestern.edu and you will then receive a Zoom link to join.
FEB 21 - NBTS Brain Tumor Support Conversations
All members of the brain tumor community, including current and former patients and care partners, are welcome to join the National Brain Tumor Society’s Brain Tumor Support Conversations. This online monthly support group 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. Free to register, reserve your seat today here.
FEB 23 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
FEB 25 - Head for the Cure Caregiver Conversation
Head for the Cure will host its next Caregiver Conversation on Thursday, February 25, 2021. A Zoom link will be sent to you. Learn more and register here.
MAR 4 - BRAINS FOR THE CURE PATIENT PERSPECTIVES
Attention brain tumor survivors! Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom. This is a place for fellow survivors from each of our markets to come together and talk – about anything. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. CST. To register, please fill out this Google doc and the Zoom link will be emailed to you. Learn more here.
MAR 8 - Meditation Mondays
The National Brain Tumor Society will host its Meditation Mondays, a free virtual meditation class for the brain tumor community offered specifically for patients, their caregivers, and families. Learn more and register here.
MAR 9 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
MAR 21 - NBTS Brain Tumor Support Conversations
All members of the brain tumor community, including current and former patients and care partners, are welcome to join the National Brain Tumor Society’s Brain Tumor Support Conversations. This online monthly support group 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. Free to register, reserve your seat today here.
MAR 23 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
MAR 23 - Embrace Survivorship Series
The UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center is pleased to offer its popular EMBRACE Survivorship Series on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Today's topic is "Huddle Up: A Team Approach to Your Cancer Care Journey." You’re welcome to attend one or all sessions. Learn more and RSVP to receive the Zoom link for each presentation here.
MAR 25 - Head for the Cure Caregiver Conversation
Head for the Cure will host its next Caregiver Conversation on Thursday, March 25, 2021. A Zoom link will be sent to you. Learn more and register here.
MAR 30 - EMBRACE SURVIVORSHIP SERIES
The UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center is pleased to offer its popular EMBRACE Survivorship Series on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Today's topic is "Cancer and Nutrition: Sorting Food Fact from Food Fiction." You’re welcome to attend one or all sessions. Learn more and RSVP to receive the Zoom link for each presentation here.
APR 1 - Brains for the Cure Patient Perspectives
Join Brains for the Cure every first Thursday of the month on Zoom at 6 p.m. CT for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The link for the Zoom call will be sent to anyone signed up before each conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Register here.
APR 6 - EMBRACE Survivorship Series
The UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center is pleased to offer its popular EMBRACE Survivorship Series on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Today's topic is "Lymphedema and Physical Activity: During and After Cancer Treatment." You’re welcome to attend one or all sessions. Learn more and RSVP to receive the Zoom link for each presentation here.
APR 12 - Meditation Mondays
The National Brain Tumor Society will host its Meditation Mondays, a free virtual meditation class for the brain tumor community offered specifically for patients, their caregivers, and families. Learn more and register here.
APR 13 - Meditation Mondays
The UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center is pleased to offer its popular EMBRACE Survivorship Series on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Today's topic is "Caring for the Caregiver." You’re welcome to attend one or all sessions. Learn more and RSVP to receive the Zoom link for each presentation here.
APR 13 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
APR 16-18 - Texas Health HEB Bluebonnet Retreat
The Texas Health HEB Bluebonnet Spring Retreat will be held from April 16-18, 2021. 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. The application deadline is March 19. A mandatory camp orientation will be held on April 7. More information can be found here.
APR 20 - EMBRACE Survivorship Series
The UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center is pleased to offer its popular EMBRACE Survivorship Series on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Today's topic is "Knowledge Is Power: Advance Care Planning 101." You’re welcome to attend one or all sessions. Learn more and RSVP to receive the Zoom link for each presentation here.
APR 27 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
APR 27 - EMBRACE Survivorship Series
The UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center is pleased to offer its popular EMBRACE Survivorship Series on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Today's topic is "Managing Stress and Anxiety through Mindfulness." You’re welcome to attend one or all sessions. Learn more and RSVP to receive the Zoom link for each presentation here.
APR 29 - Head for the Cure Caregiver Conversation
Head for the Cure will host its next Caregiver Conversation on Thursday, April 29, 2021. A Zoom link will be sent to you. Learn more and register here.
MAY - Brain Tumor Awareness Month
MAY - Grey Matters to Firefighters Campaign
During the month of May, the Irving Fire Department firefighters wear grey t-shirts to help raise awareness of and financial funds for the fight against brain cancer. Research shows that firefighters are 32% more likely to be diagnosed with brain cancer than the general population. More information can be found here or contact GreyMattersToFireFighters@gmail.com.
MAY 1 - 11th Annual Head for the Cure 5K - North Texas
Typically held at the Amphitheater at Oak Point Park in Plano, TX, this year’s event will be held virtually on Facebook and YouTube on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Join us as we continue to raise funds, awareness, and hope for the local brain tumor community. Funds raised benefits UT Southwestern and the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative. Registration is now open, and Grey Matters will host a team again (Karen Kuryla is the team captain). We encourage all to participate in the Facebook fundraiser for this event. Learn more and register here.
MAY 4 - National Brain Tumor Society’s Head to the Hill - Washington DC
Think your voice doesn’t matter? That Congress never listens? Think again. Brain tumor advocacy advances in the past decade have significantly improved research funding and patient care for our community. Government funding for brain tumor research has increased steadily and new bills were passed to support patients, families, and survivors. Learn more and watch for announcements about a 2021 event here.
MAY 6 - Brains for the Cure
Join Brains for the Cure every first Thursday of the month on Zoom at 6 p.m. CT for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The link for the Zoom call will be sent to anyone signed up before each conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Register here.
MAY 10 - Meditation Mondays
The National Brain Tumor Society will host its Meditation Mondays, a free virtual meditation class for the brain tumor community offered specifically for patients, their caregivers, and families. Learn more and register here.
MAY 11 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
MAY 18 - Living Well Beyond Cancer Survivor Series
Sign up for ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation's next session in the Living Well Beyond Cancer Survivor Series on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. EST / 1:00 p.m. CT with Audrey Stockwell, PT, DPT, OCS, CLT, who will discuss the impacts of Cancer-Related Fatigue (CRF) and the varying ways cancer rehabilitation therapy can help. Learn more and register here.
MAY 22 - American Brain Tumor Association BT5K Dallas Run & Walk
Typically held at the Amphitheater at Oak Point Park in Plano, TX, the BT5K Breakthrough for Brain Tumors Run & Walk is the ABTA’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. Stay tuned for more information about the “Grey Matters North Texas Brain Tumor Support Group” team. Learn more here.
MAY 25 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
MAY 27 - Head for the Cure Caregiver Conversation
Head for the Cure will host its next Caregiver Conversation on Thursday, May 27, 2021. A Zoom link will be sent to you. Learn more and register here.
JUN 3 - Brains for the Cure
Join Brains for the Cure every first Thursday of the month on Zoom at 6 p.m. CT for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The link for the Zoom call will be sent to anyone signed up before each conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Register here.
JUN 6 - National Cancer Survivors Day
More information can be found here.
JUN 8 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
JUN 8 - Caring for your Loved One with Cancer Workshop
CancerCare welcomes you to participate in its upcoming CancerCare Connect® Education Workshops. These one-hour telephone and webcast workshops are a cost-free way to learn about cancer-related issues from the convenience of your home or office. Leading experts in oncology provide the most up-to-date information via phone and online. For more information and to register, visit here. "Caring for Your Loved One with Cancer" will be presented on June 8 at 1:30 p.m. ET.
JUN 14 - Meditation Mondays
The National Brain Tumor Society will host its Meditation Mondays, a free virtual meditation class for the brain tumor community offered specifically for patients, their caregivers, and families. Learn more and register here.
JUN 22 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
Jun 24 - Head for the Cure Caregiver Conversation
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the last Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. CT. A Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the meeting. Learn more and register here.
JUL 1 - Brains for the Cure
Join Brains for the Cure every first Thursday of the month on Zoom at 6 p.m. CT for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The link for the Zoom call will be sent to anyone signed up before each conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Register here.
JUL 13 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
JUL 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.
JUL 27 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
JUL 29 - HEAD FOR THE CURE CAREGIVER CONVERSATION
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the last Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. CT. A Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the meeting. Learn more and register here.
AUG 5 - Brains for the Cure
Join Brains for the Cure every first Thursday of the month on Zoom at 6 p.m. CT for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The link for the Zoom call will be sent to anyone signed up before each conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Register here.
AUG 10 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
AUG 24 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
AUG 26 - HEAD FOR THE CURE CAREGIVER CONVERSATION
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the last Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. CT. A Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the meeting. Learn more and register here.
SEP 2 - Brains for the Cure
Join Brains for the Cure every first Thursday of the month on Zoom at 6 p.m. CT for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The link for the Zoom call will be sent to anyone signed up before each conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Register here.
SEP 7 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
SEP 21 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
SEP 30 - HEAD FOR THE CURE CAREGIVER CONVERSATION
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the last Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. CT. A Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the meeting. Learn more and register here.
OCT 1-3 - Texas Health HEB Bluebonnet Retreat
Fall Retreat – October 1-3, 2021
September 3, 2021 – Application Deadline
September 22, 2021 – Mandatory Camp Orientation
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. More information can be found here.
OCT 7 - Brains for the Cure
Join Brains for the Cure every first Thursday of the month on Zoom at 6 p.m. CT for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The link for the Zoom call will be sent to anyone signed up before each conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Register here.
OCT 8 - Reel Recovery Fishing Retreat in Glen Rose, TX
Reel Recovery is a national non-profit organization that conducts free fly-fishing retreats in Texas and Oklahoma for men recovering from all forms of cancer. Click here to read the flyer for more information. Please contact Reel Recovery directly with any questions by emailing them at info@reelrecovery.org or calling 800-699-4490. Learn more about upcoming retreats at https://reelrecovery.org/programs/retreat-schedule/.
OCT 12 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
OCT 17 - GREY MATTERS Annual Picnic
Country Place Treehouse
3600 Country Place Road
Plano, TX 75023
Join us for the Grey Matters annual fall picnic from 1 - 4 p.m. CT, complete with hamburgers, hot dogs, side dishes, desserts, and drinks. All you need to do is bring your family, friends, and an appetite! We meet on the covered patio, and there is a clubhouse in case of inclement weather. Stay tuned for more information.
OCT 26 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
OCT 28 - HEAD FOR THE CURE CAREGIVER CONVERSATION
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the last Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. CT. A Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the meeting. Learn more and register here.
NOV 4 - Brains for the Cure
Join Brains for the Cure every first Thursday of the month on Zoom at 6 p.m. CT for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The link for the Zoom call will be sent to anyone signed up before each conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Register here.
NOV 9 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
NOV 23 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
NOV 30 - Giving Tuesday
On November 30, 2021, thousands of individuals will show their support of nonprofit organizations on Giving Tuesday. We invite you to join the #GivingTuesday movement and give in support of Head for the Cure or any other organization of your choosing that supports brain tumor research.
DEC 2 - Brains for the Cure
Join Brains for the Cure every first Thursday of the month on Zoom at 6 p.m. CT for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The link for the Zoom call will be sent to anyone signed up before each conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Register here.
DEC 14 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
DEC 28 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
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