MEETINGS & EVENTS
IN-PERSON MEETINGS
Grey Matters in-person meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at:
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano
2800 West 15th St.
Plano, TX 75075
We ask that you RSVP for in-person meetings by emailing GreyMattersNorthTexas@yahoo.com with the number of people attending.
Please note – We want to stay in good favor with Encompass and keep our hospital privileges. It is important that we respect the hospital protocols and that everyone please:
- use the front door of the hospital when entering,
- sign in at the front desk,
- and abide by the hospitals COVID protocols (screening and temperature check if directed to do so by the front desk attendant).
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
Grey Matters offers monthly virtual meetings via Zoom on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Please contact GreyMattersNorthTexas@yahoo.com should you have any questions.
Join our Grey Matters Zoom Video Meetings
Meeting ID: 841 385 5398
Passcode: keM8ss
JANUARY
jan 4 - BRAINS FOR THE CURE PATIENT PERSPECTIVES
Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month. Learn more and register here.
jan 8 - nbts 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 9 - GREY MATTERS MEETING - CHILI COOK-OFF
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location). We'll enjoy a chili cook-off! If you are able, please bring your favorite chili to the meeting. Let us know if you plan to bring a chili by emailing GreyMattersNorthTexas@yahoo.com.
jan 11 - Head for the Cure Caregiver Conversation
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the 2nd Thursday of each month. A Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
jan 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.
jan 23 - GREY MATTERS VIRTUAL MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
jan 29 - A Matter of Balance
“A Matter of Balance” is an award-winning workshop to help participants reduce their fear of falling and improve stability of balance. The course meets weekly for 8 consecutive weeks, and each session lasts 2 hours. Participants must attend at least five of the eight classes to graduate. Registration is required and seating is limited. The free classes are held at Texas Health Plano’s Rehabilitation Center. Learn more and register here.
FEBRUARY
FEB 1 - BRAINS FOR THE CURE PATIENT PERSPECTIVES
Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month. Learn more and register here.
FEB 8 - Head for the Cure Caregiver Conversation
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the 2nd Thursday of each month. A Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
FEB 12 - nbts 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 13 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location).
FEB 18 - 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 27 - GREY MATTERS VIRTUAL MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
MARCH
MAR 7 - BRAINS FOR THE CURE PATIENT PERSPECTIVES
Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month. Learn more and register here.
MAR 11 - nbts 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 12 - GREY MATTERS MEETING - GUEST SPEAKER
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location). The Plano Fire Department will join us for a brief presentation on safety, fall prevention, and the file of life.
MAR 14 - Head for the Cure Caregiver Conversation
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the 2nd Thursday of each month. A Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
MAR 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.
MAR 26 - GREY MATTERS VIRTUAL MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
APRIL
APR 4 - Brains for the Cure Patient Perspectives
Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month. Learn more and register here.
APR 8 - nbts 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 9 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location).
APR 11 - Head for the Cure Caregiver Conversation
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the 2nd Thursday of each month. A Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
APR 13 - Synapse Laps - North TX Brain Injury Awareness Run, Walk & Roll
For those interested, Synapse Laps, the North Texas Brain Injury Awareness Run, Walk and Roll, will take place from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Toyota Music Factory in Los Colinas. Your participation benefits Brain Injury Network (BIN) non-profit programs to restore hope, community, and purpose for brain injury survivors in North Texas. Visit thebind.org to learn more and register.
APR 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.
APR 23 - GREY MATTERS VIRTUAL MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
APR 26-28 - 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/.
APR 27 - DRUG TAKE BACK DAY
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. The Drug Take Back Day will be held in our area on Saturday, April 27. To view specific location sites and times near you, visit https://www.dea.gov/takebackday.
MAY
MAY - Brain Tumor Awareness Month
MAY DATE TBA - 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 DATE TBA - 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. Check back for more information about the 2024 event here.
MAY 2 - Brains for the Cure PATIENT PERSPECTIVES
Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month. Learn more and register here.
MAY 4 - 14th Annual Head for the Cure 5K - North Texas
This year’s HFTC event will be held at the Red Tail Pavilion (formerly known as the Amphitheater at Oak Point Park) in Plano, TX, or you may participate virtually if you prefer. 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. Grey Matters will host a team again (Karen Kuryla is the team captain). Learn more and register here.
MAY 9 - HEAD FOR THE CURE CAREGIVER CONVERSATION
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the 2nd Thursday of each month. A Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
MAY 13 - nbts 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 14 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location).
MAY 19 - GREY MATTERS PICNIC
Country Place Treehouse
3600 Country Place Road
Plano, TX 75023
Plan to join for a Grey Matters picnic from 1-4 p.m. CST! All food will be provided, and we are excited that Russ McMinn is doing his BBQ brisket and pork for us! 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.
RSVP is required by Wednesday, May 15 - Please email GreyMattersNorthTexas@yahoo.com (please indicate the number of guests and if there are any vegans/vegetarians included in your reservation).
MAY 19 - 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.
MAY 22 - Plano Senior Information & Wellness Fair
Adults of all ages are invited to attend the annual Plano Senior Information & Wellness Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, at Sam Johnson Recreation Center for Adults 50+. This come-and-go event provides a wealth of information for those of retirement and pre-retirement age. Visitors receive free health screenings and take home information about a multitude of services available in the area. The fair is free and open to everyone. Learn more at https://www.plano.gov/2078/Special-Events.
MAY 28 - GREY MATTERS VIRTUAL MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
JUNE
JUN 2 - National Cancer Survivors Day
More information can be found here.
JUN 6 - Brains for the Cure PATIENT PERSPECTIVES
Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month. Learn more and register here.
JUN 10 - nbts 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 11 - GREY MATTERS MEETING - GUEST SPEAKERs
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location). We will welcome GT Medical/GammaTile for a presentation on GammaTile therapy.
Tammy Tyree is an acute care nurse practitioner with 32 years of experience in nursing. She graduated with a diploma in nursing in 1991, a BSN from Pennsylvania State in 1999, an MSN and Adult Acute Care NP from Arizona State University in 2002, and finally a DNP from Penn State in May 2021. Her background as a registered nurse is in neuro/trauma intensive care, and she has worked in neurosurgery as an NP for 22 years. She has worked clinically with Dr. Peter Nakaji as a nurse practitioner in neurosurgery at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix since 2007 and teaches full time at Arizona State University in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program. She has practiced alongside Dr. Nakaji in inpatient, outpatient, and operating room settings and has worked closely clinically with the cofounders of GammaTile, including Dr. Brachman, Dr. McBride, Dr. Youssef, Terry Thomas RN, and of course, Dr. Nakaji. She was able to attend surgeries and observe during the development of GammaTile when prototypes were being trialed. She was able to observe several dozen GammaTile cases during their development and now, years later since the tiles have been perfected and after obtaining training as an RNFA, she has been able to be involved in the surgeries and function as a first assist during Gamma Tile cases. Tammy will be joined by Ken Fox, Territory Manager for GT Medical Technologies, Inc.
Jun 13 - Head for the Cure Caregiver Conversation
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the 2nd Thursday of each month. A Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
Jun 14 - Frisco RoughRiders Baseball Game
Please join Grey Matters and Head for the Cure at Riders Field to support the North Texas Brain Tumor Community. Come out to have some fun, meet other survivors, caregivers, patients, and team captains! The game starts at 7:05 p.m. with a fireworks display at the end. Tickets are $15, and a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales benefits Head for the Cure. You will be seated with our Grey Matters group. Learn more and register here.
Jun 16 - 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.
JUN 25 - GREY MATTERS VIRTUAL MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
JULY
JUL 4 - Brains for the Cure patient perspectives
Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month. Learn more and register here.
JUL 8 - NBTS 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.
JUL 9 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location).
JUL 11 - HEAD FOR THE CURE CAREGIVER CONVERSATION
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the 2nd Thursday of each month. A Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
JUL 17 - Glioblastoma Awareness Day
Each year on the third Wednesday of July, we shine a light on glioblastoma (GBM), the most common, complex, treatment-resistant, and deadliest type of brain cancer. National Brain Tumor Society spearheaded this annual event in 2019 to support survivors and their loved ones, to remember those who are no longer with us, and to honor leaders working toward a cure and better quality of life for those living with this devastating disease. Learn more here.
JUL 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.
JUL 23 - GREY MATTERS VIRTUAL MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
AUGUST
AUG 1 - Brains for the Cure patient persectives
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 8 - HEAD FOR THE CURE CAREGIVER CONVERSATION
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the 2nd Thursday of each month. A Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
AUG 12 - NBTS 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.
AUG 13 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location).
AUG 18 - 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.
AUG 27 - GREY MATTERS VIRTUAL MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
SEPTEMBER
SEP 5-7 - ABTA National CONFERENCE
The American Brain Tumor Association National Conference is the only advocacy-led educational meeting designed specifically for patients, survivors, and caregivers that brings together the entire brain tumor community. Held annually, thousands of attendees learn from the nation’s leading experts about the latest advances in brain tumor research, treatment and care. Learn more and register for the in-person and virtual event here.
SEP 5 - Brains for the Cure patient perspectives
Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month. Learn more and register here.
SEP 9 - NBTS 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.
SEP 10 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location).
SEP 12 - HEAD FOR THE CURE CAREGIVER CONVERSATION
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the 2nd Thursday of each month. A Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
SEP 15 - 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.
SEP 24 - GREY MATTERS VIRTUAL MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
OCTOBER
OCT DATE TBA - Texas Health HEB 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. More information can be found here.
OCT 3 - Brains for the Cure patient perspectives
Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month. Learn more and register here.
OCT 4-6 - 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 7 - Clubhouse Classic Golf Tournament
The 2024 Clubhouse Classic Golf Tournament will take place at Tour 18 in Flower Mound. This year, the shotgun start will be at 1 p.m., followed by the golf awards dinner and silent auction. Learn more and register, or become a sponsor, here.
OCT 8 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location).
OCT 10 - HEAD FOR THE CURE CAREGIVER CONVERSATION
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the 2nd Thursday of each month. A Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
OCT 14 - NBTS 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.
OCT 20 - GREY MATTERS Annual Picnic
Country Place Treehouse
3600 Country Place Road
Plano, TX 75023
Save the date and plan to join us for a Grey Matters fall picnic from 1-4 p.m. CST! Food will be provided, so 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. RSVP to Nancy Little or Karen Kuryla or email GreyMattersNorthTexas@yahoo.com by noon on October 17 (please indicate number of guests and if there are any vegans/vegetarians included in your reservation).
OCT 20 - 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.
OCT 22 - GREY MATTERS VIRTUAL MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
NOVEMBER
NOV 7 - Brains for the Cure patient perspectives
Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month. Learn more and register here.
NOV 11 - NBTS 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.
NOV 12 - GREY MATTERS MEETING - GUEST SPEAKER
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location). We will welcome Lori A. Leu, CELA, a Certified Elder Law Attorney with Leu & Peirce. She will be sharing some of the latest information on disability and elder care, legal assistance, and wills. Read her bio here.
NOV 14 - HEAD FOR THE CURE CAREGIVER CONVERSATION
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the 2nd Thursday of each month. A Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
NOV 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.
NOV 26 - GREY MATTERS VIRTUAL MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
DECEMBER
DEC 3 - GIVING TUESDAY
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 5 - BRAINS FOR THE CURE PATIENT PERSPECTIVES
Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month. Learn more and register here.
DEC 9 - NBTS 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.
DEC 10 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location). We will celebrate the holiday season with a dinner provided this evening. Feel free to bring a dessert to share with the group (completely optional since we know everyone is busy this time of year). RSVP to greymattersnorthtexas@yahoo.com by Nov. 30.
*** This will be the last Grey Matters meeting for the year. We will not offer a virtual meeting on Dec. 24. *** Please check back for our 2025 calendar to be posted.
DEC 12 - HEAD FOR THE CURE CAREGIVER CONVERSATION
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the 2nd Thursday of each month. A Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
DEC 15 - 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.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE 2025 EVENTS
FEB 11, 2025 - GREY MATTERS MEETING - GUEST SPEAKER
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location). We will welcome Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers for a presentation.
MAY 3, 2025 - BLOOD CANCER CONFERENCE
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will host its Blood Cancer Conference Texas 2025 at the Westin Galleria in Dallas, TX. When it comes to cancer, knowledge is power. Learn more at this free in-person blood cancer conference for patients, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Learn more.
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