Our Clubhouse

Simple DIY Christmas Garland

2014-12-01T12:08:00.002-08:00

Spruce up your mantle, entryway, or even office space with this simple do-it-yourself Christmas Garland.

Steps:

Download this free PDF for the Christmas Garland template: Free Template
Cut out each letter
Hole punch the top left and right corner of each letter
Thread ribbon through each hole
Hang accordingly

Give Back & Ice Cream Social

2014-05-13T13:06:00.001-07:00

Want to help Our Clubhouse? Here's a simple way... and it involves ice cream!

Help assemble simple, personalized Thank You cards that we will send to donors and supporters throughout the year. Of course it won't be all work and no play; in order to keep production moving and energy up, we'll have a build your own sundae bar for all members to enjoy!

Register online: http://bit.ly/1la4tc7

Mother's Day Brunch

2014-05-07T13:33:00.001-07:00

Moms are treated extra special at this event where they'll receive FREE massages, manicures, makeovers & more! Register online.

Moms and their children (of any age) are invited to Our Clubhouse this Saturday afternoon for a special Mother's Day Event.

The kids (both young and old) will head back to the kitchen to prepare a delicious brunch for the mothers, while moms will enjoy an afternoon of pampering.

All moms are invited to a special beading workshop and will have the opportunity to enjoy makeovers, manicures, hand massages, and more! Spaces are limited so registration is required.

Register online by clicking here.

How to Get the Best Shirt Ever in Two Easy Steps

2014-05-05T13:51:00.000-07:00

Want your very own Our Clubhouse t-shirt? Want it for free?

Stop by Our Clubhouse (2816 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222) on Pittsburgh Day of Giving, Tuesday, May 6 from 9AM to 8PM, and use our computers to donate to the charity of your choice on pittsburghgives.org and we'll give you a shirt for free!

We'll also have cookies and refreshments for donors.

Learn more by clicking here.

30 Years Cancer Free - Marty's Story

2014-05-01T08:50:00.002-07:00

This April, Marty Randal, a long-time Our Clubhouse member and supporter, celebrated 30 years of being cancer free.

In celebration of his anniversary, we are sharing his story in hopes that it inspires others who are battling cancer.

I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma when I was 17 years old.

During the next 8 months, I had a surgery to remove my spleen, six rounds of chemotherapy, and two rounds of radiation. In my 20's, I watched two friends pass away from cancer, both also in their 20's. My dad battled Myeloma for over four years before he passed in late 2005.

I walked into Our Clubhouse, then known as Gilda's Club Western PA, in February 2009 because I had heard about their warm and inviting Clubhouse.

Walking into Our Clubhouse was a way for me to rejoin the cancer community that I had never really left, as all of those who have been diagnosed can attest. I was searching for more and better information on the treatment impacts as well as a way to fight this disease that takes so much.

I found that help at Our Clubhouse and have made lifelong friendships.

Marty and his mom at Our Clubhouse.

To give back to an organization that has given me so much, I formed a group of young adults who raised funds to help all of those impacted by cancer and we raised over $75,000 since 2010. This effort, along with my active membership, has led me to join the Our Clubhouse Board.

Inspired by another member, I started a blog called Pittsburgh Perseverance which chronicles my cancer journey and the journey of other young adults.

Until we find a cure for cancer, we need to support places like Our Clubhouse where people impacted by this disease can gather to cry, laugh, give advice, and share stories.

To continue to follow Marty's journey, check out his blog, Pittsburgh Perseverance pittperseverance.tumblr.com

Pittsburgh Day of Giving at Our Clubhouse

2014-04-30T12:05:00.001-07:00

Please join us for a very special Day of Giving at Our Clubhouse on May 6 from 9 AM to 8 PM!

We welcome anyone to use our facility to donate to the cause of their choice. Refreshments and cookies will be provided.

- All donors who attend will receive a free t-shirt (while supplies last).

- The first 5 donors who donate at Our Clubhouse will receive a $15 gift card.

Any and all gifts from $25 up to $1,000 will receive a portion of the match pool. This mean any donation you make on PDOG will go even further! We are challenging YOU to help us raise even more than last year.

Last year, you helped us raise $14,700, which went directly towards helping us continue to provide free programs to anyone touched by cancer. Will you help us eclipse last year's $14,700?

For more information, visit our website: http://ourclubhouse.org/pittsburgh-day-giving

Camp Clubhouse for Kids Touched by Cancer

2014-04-28T08:23:00.003-07:00

Camp Clubhouse is a one-week day camp held every summer at Our Clubhouse for children touched by cancer. Children, ages 5 - 13, are invited to join us for a week full fun activites like art workshops, cooking classes, games, and much more!

Teens, ages 14 and up, are welcome to attend as junior counselors and help with the day-to-day activites of Camp Clubhouse.

Camp Clubhouse is designed specifically for children impacted by a cancer diagnosis and offers special programs that provide children with opportunities to connect with each other. Parents get the day off, as the children may be at the Clubhouse during those days without their parent/guardians.

Register by sending us the Camp Clubhouse Application or by contacting Krista at (412) 338-1919 or kburgbacher@ourclubhouse.org.

Deadline to register is June 20, 2014.

Pittsburgh Day of Giving at Our Clubhouse

2014-04-25T09:58:00.002-07:00

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 6th because it's Pittsburgh Day of Giving!

We are challenging YOU to help us raise even more than last year. Let's bring down the house on Pittsburgh Day of Giving and build up Our Clubhouse!

Any and all gifts from $25 up to $1,000 will receive a portion of the match pool, which means any gift you make on PDOG will go even further to help those touched by cancer.

Last year, we raised $14,700, which went directly towards helping us continue to provide free programs to anyone touched by cancer in western PA. Will you help us eclipse last year's $14,700?

This year we will be opening up the Clubhouse to anyone who would like to use our facility to donate to their charity of choice on PDOG. Anyone can come to Our Clubhouse from 9 AM - 8 PM to use our computers. There will be light refreshments and cookies.

All donors who attend Pittsburgh Day of Giving at Our Clubhouse will receive a free t-shirt!
The first 5 donors who attend will receive a $15 gift card.

Please join us for a very special Day of Giving at Our Clubhouse!

For more information on Pittsburgh Day of Giving, visit our website at ourclubhouse.org

Free Massage for Those with Cancer

2014-04-24T12:23:00.002-07:00

If you have or have had cancer, Lighthold Massage Therapy invites you to enjoy a free oncology massage this Sunday, April 27 at the Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center in Washington, PA.

All participating therapists are licensed massage therapists completing Oncology Massage training.

Learn 3 Different Types of Meditation

2014-04-21T08:02:00.003-07:00

Have you always wanted to learn techniques to help you relax your body and mind?

Join us and our meditation instructors at the Clubhouse to try each of the three types of meditation classes we offer.

- Integrated Relaxation - practice Yoga Nidra
- Relaxed Meditation - Practice Sahaja Yoga
- Guided Relaxation - follow verbal instructions that teach how to relax the entire body, clear the mind, concentrate on breathing, and focus one's awareness and attention.

Our meditation instructors will explain how each type of meditation is different so you may choose which practice is best for you.

Dinner will be provided potluck style, so please bring a side dish and remember to register.

Register online here.

Meditation Types and Potluck
Monday, April 29 • 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Our Clubhouse
2816 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

* This event is free. Must be an Our Clubhouse member to attend.
Interested in becoming a member? Click here.

Members Learn How to Make Healthy Snacks with Ashley, a Nutritionist & Personal Trainer

2014-04-10T13:39:00.002-07:00

Our Clubhouse Members took part in a new class last night called Cooking Workshop: Healthy Snacks. Ashley a Personal Trainer and Nutritionist from RealFood4Results lead the first class in this 3 part cooking series.

During this class, members learned how to make healthy snacks like:
- Double chocolate peanut butter protein snack bites
- Lemon coconut protein snack bites
- Homemade granola bars

To see more photos from the Cooking Workshop: Healthy Snacks, click here.

Interested in attending other Healthy Cooking Workshops? Visit our website at ourclubhouse.org for more information!

No Bad JUJU Concert to Benefit Our Clubhouse

2014-04-10T10:56:00.003-07:00

Head over to The Strand Theater in Zelienople this Friday for a NO BAD JUJU Charity Concert to benefit Our Clubhouse with Special Guest The Carter Asylum!

For Tickets and more information, call (724) 742-0400 or go online at www.thestrandtheater.org
Or order online here:https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/932282

A special thanks to Ron Carter for organizing!

Check Out Our Clubhouse's New Website

2014-04-09T12:14:00.000-07:00

We are very excited to unveil the Our Clubhouse website! Check out the new site to learn more about our programs and free services we offer for those touched by cancer. Let us know what you think of the new website in the comments sections; we'd love to hear from you!

Gilda’s Club Western Pennsylvania Changes its Name to Our Clubhouse

2014-04-09T12:08:00.000-07:00

Name change allows organization to maintain its mission of providing social and emotional support to anyone touched by cancer

Pittsburgh, PA, April 8, 2014 - Gilda’s Club Western Pennsylvania (GCWPA) announced today that it has officially changed its name to Our Clubhouse. The change comes after the organization made the decision to become independent from the Cancer Support Community (CSC), as a way to preserve its ability to continue its mission of providing social and emotional support to anyone touched by cancer.

“While change is never easy, we are very excited that Our Clubhouse will continue to offer the same programming and services to the local community,” said Robin Bernstein, board chair.

In 2009, Cancer Support Community was created by a merger of The Wellness Communities and Gilda’s Club Worldwide. As a result of the merger, CSC owns the license to all of Gilda Radner’s intellectual property, including her name.

The newly minted Our Clubhouse will continue to offer its programming and services in the greater western Pennsylvania community.

“We’ve always been known as a welcoming place, where anyone touched by cancer can come to socialize or seek support free of charge,” added Carol Lennon. “It was very important to our board and staff that our new name reflect this deep part of our history. Furthermore, Gilda Radner was the inspiration that formed our organization in the first place, moving forward as Our Clubhouse, we will always strive to maintain her legacy, as it is a key component of our history and the very reason we do the work that we do.”

Our Clubhouse will continue to operate out of its Pittsburgh office in the Strip District and programs will continue to operate, but under the new name. As an independent organization, Our Clubhouse hopes to be able to expand its footprint to offer additional services to meet the growing needs of the community.

The board and staff of Our Clubhouse invites members of the community to attend a special open house on Wednesday, April 16th from 2-4 p.m. and from 5-7 p.m. at their headquarters, 2816 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh. Light refreshments will be provided and guests will have the opportunity to meet and talk with staff and board members and have their questions addressed.

For more information on programming and upcoming events, please visit www.ourclubhouse.org.

About Our ClubhouseOur Clubhouse provides a warm and welcoming environment for everyone who has been touched by cancer. Those living with cancer at any age, as well as the family and friends who care for them, are welcome to join Our Clubhouse and receive the social, emotional and informational tools they need, free of charge. Our innovative programs are an essential complement to medical care, providing support groups, workshops, education and social activities for all those diagnosed with cancer and the people who support them. For more information, visit www.ourclubhouse.org or find us on Facebook and Twitter.