AUGUST is here and lots of excitement is taking place at In the Pink!  Get ready for both of our events happening is September.  If you don’t have tickets yet, you should get them now!  Yoga in the Park won’t sell out (the park will hold 10,000 people), but Haute Pink is already getting close to being a sell out!  Tickets for both events are available at In the Pink or go-online to the websites dedicated to each event.

YOGA IN THE PARK will take place on September 10th at Metropolitan Park.  Do not miss this special day of CELEBRATING SURVIVORSHIP for all people with cancer.  Find out more by visiting:   http://www.yogainthepark4cancer.com.

HAUTE PINK…ROCK YOUR BODY FASHION SHOW & GALA will take place at the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine on September 17th at 7PM.  This is an evening you will always remember.  20+ models representing a variety of cancers and featuring three local designers!  Food provided by The Tasting Room of St. Augustine.  Food, fun and fashion…not to mention dancing!  What more could you want.  Get your tickets now…very few left!  Visit http://hautepinkfashion.com to find out more or stop by In the Pink to purchase tickets.  $75 General Admission, $100 VIP.

Yoga for cancer patients continues every Wednesday evening at 6:30pm and every Saturday morning at 10:00am at In the Pink.  Please RSVP.  These classes can get crowded and we want to make sure there is room.  904-372-0029 or email:  sallie@jaxinthepink.net.  We appreciate the courtesy.

August 1st & 15th:  FRIENDS Faith-Based Cancer Support Group at 5:30pm at the Wilson CancerCare Center at Baptist Beaches Hospital.

August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th (Every Monday of the month):  Caring & Sharing at 7:00pm at the Women’s Center of Jacksonville.

August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th (Every Tuesday of the month):  Free yoga for cancer patients at 6:00pm at 21st Century Oncology (Baymeadows location). 

August 2nd:  Young Survivors Caring & Sharing at 7:00pm at 21st Century Oncology.

August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st (Every Wednesday of the month):  Beaches Cancer Support Group at 6:00pm at the Wilson CancerCare Center at Baptist Beaches Hospital, Suite 100.

August 4th,11th,18th,& 25th (Every Thursday of the month):  Free Yoga for Cancer Patients at 5:00pm at the Wilson CancerCare Center at Baptist Beaches Hospital.

August 8th:  Look Good, Feel Better Make-Up Class at 10:00am at the Wilson CancerCare Center at Baptist Beaches Hospital.

August 9th:  Nutrition for Cancer Patients Class at 2:00pm at the Wilson CancerCare Center at Baptist Beaches Hospital.

August 9th:  Man2Man Prostate Cancer Support Group at 6:15pm at the Wilson CancerCare Center at Baptist Beaches Hospital.

August 12th:  Yoga in the Park Committee meeting at 6pm at In the Pink. 

August 13th:  National Pink Tie luncheon event at Lattitude 30.  Find out more by visiting:  http:www.nationalpinktieorganization.org.  There will be many speakers about the latest in breast cancer.  Come out and show your support.

August 16th:  Young Survivors Ladies Night Out.  Location to be determined. Contact Benivia Forester at 909-717-2632 or email:  blf0206@yahoo.com.

August 23rd:  Living With Cancer Class at 10:00 am at the Wilson CancerCare Center at Baptist Beaches Hospital.

August 25th:  Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kick-off.  6pm at Sawgrass Beach Club.  Join us as we prepare to “Put on Your Pink Bra!” this October 15th at Seawalk Pavilion.  This is always fun and is free to the public.  Come and register a team for the walk.

LOOKING FORWARD:  SEPTEMBER WILL BE BUSY WITH TWO EVENTS, BUT OCTOBER WILL BE EVEN BUSIER!  GET YOUR REST AND GEAR UP FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN OCTOBER. 

YOGA classes will continue on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm and Saturday mornings at 10:00 am at In the Pink.  We encourage our cancer survivors to attend these free classes.  Yoga has been proven to assist in the healing process.  Please RSVP for the classes by calling 372-0029.  The RSVP allows us to plan for space.  Thanks!

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CLASSES AND GROUPS HELD AT THE WILSON CANCER CARE CENTER, CALL 376-HOPE (4673).

July 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th:  YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS from 5:00-6:00pm.  This new class is offered for FREE at Baptist Medical Center Beaches Wilson Cancer Center.  Taught by Linda Altman, breast cancer survivor.    

July 12th:  Nutrition for Cancer Patients 2:00-3:00pm.  This class is offered for FREE at Baptist Medical Center Beaches Wilson Center, Suite 105.

July 12th:  Man-to-Man Prostate Support Group 6:15pm.  This class is offered for FREE at Baptist Medical Center Beaches Wilson Center, Suite 105. 

July 13th, 20th, & 27th:  Beaches Cancer Support Group 6:00-7:30pm.  This class is offered for FREE at Baptist Medical Center Beaches Wilson Center, Suite 100.

July 15th:  Yoga in the Park Committee Meeting 6:00pm at In the Pink.

July 18th:  F.R.I.E.N.D.S. (Friends Respond in Every Need Doing Something) Faith-Based Cancer Support Group 5:30-7:00pm.  This class is offered for FREE at Baptist Medical Center Beaches Wilson Cancer Center, Suite 105.

July 26th:  Living With Cancer.  10:00-11:00am.  This class is offered for FREE at Baptist Medical Center Beaches Wilson Cancer Center, Suite 105. 

LOOKING AHEAD:  LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER CLASS will take place on August 8th at 10:00am at Baptist Medical Center Beaches Wilson Cancer Center, Suite 105.  *To register for this class, you must call 1-800-395-LOOK three weeks prior to the class.  They order a make-up kit for each participant.

Please visit the Yoga in the Park website at www.yogainthepark4cancer.com to purchase event tickets and tee shirts!

Also visit www.hautepinkfashion.com to purchase tickets for our “Haute Pink…Rock Your Body” gala featuring our own models representing different types of cancer.  This will be a sold out event, so purchase tickets early.  We have tickets at In the Pink, so stop by!

YOGA classes will continue on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm and Saturday mornings at 10:00 am.  Please RSVP for the classes by calling 372-0029.

VOTING FOR THE ENERGIZER HALL OF FAME AWARD continued through May 13th at : http://energizerkeepgoinghalloffame.com/Finalists.aspx?finalists=JeriMillard  The winner will be notified at the end of May, so keep checking back for the results.

May 7th from 10am-2pm:  The drive-thru SHRED PARTY sponsored by Vanguard Financial Strategies and Ultrashred Technologies was a great success.  This free event raised funds for In the Pink.  The public was allowed to bring up to 15 boxes of documents to the shred party.  Alot of people took advantage of the free SHREDDING!  FREE gifts, food, entertainment and refreshments were provided.   Thanks to all who attended and a big thank you to Vanguard Financial Strategies and Ultrashred Technologies!

May 30th:  In the Pink will be closed to celebrate Memorial Day.  Have a safe, happy holiday! 

June 3rd:  In the Pink will be closed to attend the 2011 Eve Awards Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency, Jacksonville Riverfront.  Our own Jeri Millard has been nominated for outstanding service as a Volunteer this year.  If you would like to attend the luncheon, tickets can be purchased for $30 by visiting:  www.jacksonville.com/eve_awards

YOGA will be held every Wednesday night at 6:30pm and Saturday morning at 10:00am.  Our classes are very well attended so please do not forget to RSVP to 372-0029.  We will try to limit the class size to 14 people so everyone can enjoy themselves.  If you are unable to make it to the beaches area, there are three other free classes for cancer patients held throughout the Jacksonville area with instructors trained by the Christina Phipps Foundation.  To learn more about the locations and times of these classes, please visit www.christinaphippsfoundation.org . 

ENERGIZER BUNNY AWARD?  FOR REAL?  YES, THERE IS SUCH A THING AND IN THE PINK FOUNDER, JERI MILLARD, IS AN Energizer Keep Going^® Hall of Fame Finalist!  NOW IT IS UP TO THE VOTING PUBLIC TO CHOOSE HER TO WIN FROM THE TOP TEN FINALISTS.  PLEASE VOTE EVERY DAY (ONLY ONCE!) FROM APRIL 4TH THROUGH MIDNIGHT ON MAY 13TH!  TELL ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO DO THE SAME.  THE WINNER WILL RECEIVE $10,000 AND AN EXTRA $5000 TO THEIR FAVORITE CHARITY…HMM…YOU MEAN, IN THE PINK?  OF COURSE!  HELP US KEEP HELPING OTHERS WITH CANCER.  VOTE NOW!  HERE’S THE LINK….  http://energizerkeepgoinghalloffame.com/Finalists.aspx?finalists=JeriMillard

APRIL 6TH @ 2:00PM AT IN THE PINK:  HELP US CELEBRATE JERI MAKING THE TOP TEN FINALISTS IN THE NATION!  

APRIL 7TH:  BREAST CANCER 101 CLASS at 6:30 pm at In the Pink.  This is a very informative class for all women with breast cancer.  Cynthia Carrasco, RN, will answer all of your questions and help clarify some of the myths associated with breast cancer.  Please come.  You will be glad you did!

APRIL 11TH at 8pm:  Come to Jerry’s Grille on Atlantic Blvd. for our Karaoke Audition Night!  We are looking for performers for our ROCKSTAR float for the annual Opening of the Beaches Parade!   We want singers, groupies, and lots of cancer survivors to participate on our float and as walkers in the parade.  There is something for everyone.  If you can shake it, we hope you make it!

APRIL 12TH:  ACS RELAY FOR LIFE 2011 CANCER SURVIVOR DINNER AT 6PM at First Christian Church of the Beaches, 2125 Ocean Front, Neptune Beach.  Celebrate and honor YOU!  Please ask your caregiver or a guest to join you.  Kindly RSVP by April 8th to 904-391-3645. 

APRIL 15TH at 6PM at IN THE PINK:  Come help us decorate our float for the Opening of the Beaches Parade!  This is sure to be fun.  Help us hammer nails, tie ribbons, etc.  This year the theme is ROCKSTAR so we have alot of ideas. 

APRIL 16TH:  AFTER MORNING YOGA, IN THE PINK WILL CLOSE AT 11AM TO SUPPORT RELAY FOR LIFE AT THE BEACHES.  JOIN US AT FLETCHER HIGH SCHOOL PRACTICE FIELDS!!! 

APRIL 17TH at 2PM:  Atlantic Beach Opening of the Beaches Parade!  Sure to be fun!  Don’t miss it!

APRIL 20TH at 4PM:  Opening of the new Baptist Beaches Resource Center.  Come tour the new center.  Thank you, Baptist, for making this available to our residents at the beach!