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TREK Women's Night - March 22nd

The Annual TREK Women’s night event will be held March 22nd from 6-8pm at the east Madison Trek Store. We will be offering attendees an extra raffle ticket as incentive for registering for any or all four events . (Trek 100, Bike for Boys & Girls Club, Tour de Cure & Chocolate Chase) We are giving away a Lexa S WSD Road bike valued at $729 this year so if someone registers for all 4 rides that’s 5 entries in for the bike.

Snow Related Events

The snow is on the way. Below find a couple of activities for this weekend. If you plan to attend, and are interested in hosting other TSM members, please reply to this email and we'll let other members know.

Snowshoeing with TSM Members

Dates, Times, Locations:

Thursday, February 2 @ 1 PM---UW Arboretum
Sunday, February 12 @ 1 PM---Governor Nelson State Park
Wednesday, February 22 @ 1 PM---Indian Lake County Park
Sunday, March 4 @ 10 AM---Capital Springs State Rec Area

TSM hosts: Laurie West (lwest57@yahoo.com) and Jeri Walker (the3js@att.net)

RSVP: Email Laurie or Jeri at least two days before for specific meeting location and any changes due to snow conditions or weather.

Candlelight Ski- Blue Mounds State Park

Date: February 4, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Blue Mound State Park
Phone: 608 437-5711
Email: kevin.swenson@wisconsin.gov
Web Address: http://www.fwsp.org/bluemound
Contact: Kevin Swenson
Host & Sponsor: Friends of Blue Mound State Park
Cost: Donations appreciated. vehicle sticker required

Warm up by the bonfire. Free hot drinks and marshmallows to roast. Brats, chili, hot dogs and baked goods for sale by "Kathy's Kause" fundraiser for the M.S. Society. (Leashed pets allowed on the hiking/snowshoe trail only. No pets on ski trails) If there is no snow all lit trails will be open for hiking.

Madison Parks “Learn to” Series

This winter, Madison Parks is introducing an exciting new “Learn To” series that will offer one-hour long free demonstrations of ice skating, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. These are designed for beginners of all ages in order to introduce some of the many winter recreational opportunities available in our city parks. http://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/seasonal/winter/LearntoSeries.cfm

Learn to Ice Skate!

Wednesday, January 25, 6:30p.m. - 8:00p.m.
Vilas Park, 702 South Randall Avenue

Join Madison Parks and Madison Speed Skating Club for this free workshop. Members of the Madison Speed Skating Club will lead this workshop for beginners and provide some basic information about skating, choosing equipment, and proper technique. In addition, there will be demos and a chance to practice on the ice. Bring your own skates or skate rentals will be available on site on a first-come basis at the shelter. All ages and experience levels welcome.

Learn to Snowshoe!

February 11, 10:30a.m. - noon
Garner Park, 333 Rosa Road

Come celebrate Winter Trails Day with Madison Parks and REI by learning to snowshoe. Whether you're brand new to snowshoeing or an intermediate looking for tips and places to go, this free workshop will provide basic instruction, tips and techniques for getting started including how to choose the right snowshoes, what to wear, and how to plan your trip. You will be able to try out your new skills on the trail at Garner Park. All ages and experience levels welcome. Bring your own snowshoes or try out the ones provided by REI for this event.


Madison Nordic Ski Club - Cross Country Ski Lessons

The onset of snow has our community partners gearing up with some great opportunities! Free cross country ski lessons are provided by members of the Madison Nordic Ski Club.

Details about next week's ski lessons:
Thursday, January 26, 6:00 p.m. at Elver Park in Madison

Act fast-- Participation will be limited to 40 students! While the lessons are free, you will need a trail pass and your own ski gear.

If you rent equipment from Elver Park (they rent classic but not skate ski equipment) at the shelter, your trail fee is waived. Details for Elver and rental information: http://www.cityofmadison.com/residents/Winter/activities/crossCountry.cfm

If you are interested in ski instruction, you need to e-mail Jimmy Vanden Brook at jpvanden@mhtc.net and provide the following information for ALL participants:

  1. Your name:
  2. Your ski style preference and skill level (pick one of the six categories below):
    • Classic Beginner - You've skied very little or not at all.
    • Classic Intermediate - You've begun to grasp classic technique and balance, but you're not yet sure footed at medium speed. You can turn with control at slow speeds. Downhills are challenging.
    • Classic Experienced - You ski quite a bit. Your technique, balance and turning are pretty good at medium speeds. You can handle moderate downhills quite well. You still fall occasionally, mainly at high speeds.
    • Skate Beginner - You've skate-skied very little or not at all.
    • Skate Intermediate - You've begun to grasp skate ski technique and balance, but climbing moderate hills is quite challenging. You can turn with control at slow speeds.
    • Skate Experienced - You ski quit a bit. Your skate technique, balance and turning are pretty good at medium speeds. You can climb hills reasonably but could do better. You still fall occasionally, mainly at high speeds.

If you reserve a lesson please make an effort to attend. While the lessons are provided without charge, there is significant effort, time, and value put into them. Given the rapid changes in conditions, please consult the Madison Nordic Ski Club website at http://madnorski.org/page/ for updated information and conditions.

TSM - 10th Annual Informational Meeting January 18, 2012

Over 40 new and current members of TEAMSurvivor Madison, Inc. were present at the tenth annual social gathering on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the UW Health Research Park Clinic. Attendees learned about 2012 programs, reunitde with members and met new friends.

 

 

 

 

Berbee Derby - Thanksgiving Morning

TSM will once again have a team for the Thanksgiving Day tradition. It’s a 5k run/walk or a 10k run. If you wish to receive the t-shirt with the TEAMSurvivor Madison team name, select, “Join a Team” when you register and find TEAMSurvivor Madison in the list. For information and to register, visit: http://www.berbeederby.com. Mary Lou Carberry will again graciously host a pre/post event at her home. Thanks Mary Lou! More details to follow.

 

 

 

Year End Celebration - November 9, 2011

November 9th marked the end of our 2011 season. Over 30 members, friends and family attended this potluck event at the Arboretum.

Ending of Paddling Season Celebration

October 12th marked the end of the paddling season. A celebration was held at Vintage Brewery. Twenty TSM paddlers and supporters were there for friendship - food - fun! The end of the evening was a video hightlighting the past season.

Paddles Up!

 

 

 

INDOOR FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Whether being featured in local publications, or serving as TSM ambassadors our members are spotlighting thriving and surviving! Let us know if you have news to share.

Member Kudos

Whether being featured in local publications, or serving as TSM ambassadors our members are spotlighting thriving and surviving! Let us know if you have news to share.

ACTIVITIES TO SHARE

If you know of a program or activity that would be of interest to TSM members, please let us know and we'll share with fellow members.

Gilda's Club - Madison

For upcoming events visit www.gildasclubmadison.org and click on "What's Happening at Gilda's Club" As always, activities are free.

RETURN TO WELLNESS - LIVESTRONG at the YMCA

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free small-group wellness program for adult cancer survivors. The certified instructors are trained in the elements of cancer, post-rehab exercise, nutrition and supportive cancer care. The program is a 12-week session that meets for 75 minutes, two times per week at the YMCA.

The cost is FREE to both Y members and non-members. This includes a FREE 3 month Y membership for the cancer survivor and caregiver while enrolled in the program. See: http://www.ymcadanecounty.org/healthyliving/livestrongymca.asp for more information.

Cleaning for a Reason

If you know any woman currently undergoing chemotherapy, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - once per month for 4 months while she is in treatment. All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service.

For details, visit http://www.cleaningforareason.org/


Why Not Ask!

As an all volunteer, member-driven, and member-led organization, we look to you to help brainstorm or solve a current need. The best way to find out if you can help, is to ask. Current needs for the organization:

Trademark/copyright attorney. Do you know a lawyer with this area of expertise that is willing to assist pro bono or at a non-profit rate?

Business services for the TSM office. Do you know a local business/data/internet provider that may be willing to donate or offer reduced rate services? Does your employer offer something like this to non-profits? This would allow TSM to set-up business operations at our office.

If you have leads on any of the above, please email TEAMSurvivor with details. THANKS!

TSM has a Facebook Page!

TEAMSurvivor Madison, Inc. is now on Facebook. Become a friend, share pictures & video, check for events and more! To view our page, click on http://www.facebook.com/pages/TEAMSurvivor-Madison/227994469631

TSM membership renewal and new form - Jan. 1-31, 2012

A reminder regarding our upcoming membership recruitment and renewal period. No matter the date you joined, ALL TSM members must renew their membership between Jan. 1-31, 2011. In February, new membership cards will be distributed to all members. The membership application has been updated and will be forwarded to members in December. Click here to download form.

TSM membership directory - Is Here!

Following the membership renewal and recruitment in January 2012, we will distribute a membership directory with contact information to all members. If you choose not to be listed, be sure to check the "opt out" box on the membership application. The list will be e-mailed to current members with the Monthly digest.

If you have a cancer/fitness resource that is available to women surviving all types of cancer, please forward it and we'll share it with members.

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Schedule and Events

TEAMSurvivor Madison, Inc. is committed to providing a variety of fitness activities for its members. Membership is required to participate in all activities.

We invite you experience the fun of fitness!

Join TEAMSurvivor Madison, Inc. to receive details on weekly events, calendar updates, news and announcements.

Program Possibilities are Endless!
TSM members have expressed interest in trying new activities such as sledding, pickle ball, volleyball and a night of Wii. If you'd like to coordinate and host a TSM, Inc. activity, we invite you to contact us and assist with the details. We'll help by spreading the word to the membership.

Let us know if a TSM member or the organization is highlighted in a publication or on the news.