Survivorship Through the Lens!

ST&BF at the Christopher Farm & Gardens: A GRAND Day of Family Fun!

Many of us have enjoyed a wide variety of fun activities at the Christopher Farm & Gardens! After all, why should kids have all the fun? But maybe its time for us to let the kids (and grandkids) in on some of the fun we’ve been having? So, to commemorate “Grandparents Day” on September 12^th, we are inviting all survivors along with their kids and grandkids to join us for a GRAND DAY of Family Fun at the Christopher Farm & Gardens!

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ST&BF at the Christopher Farm & Gardens: AMY ROCKS!

Click "More Details" to learn about why Amy rocks and see the results of the Rock Hunt!

ST&BF at the Christopher Farm & Gardens: Kayaking Along the Lake Michigan Shoreline and a Beach Bonfire!

This visit included the favorite and traditional opportunity to "Wander the Wonderful Gardens" along with a more adventurous opportunity to "Kayak Along the Lake Michigan Shoreline" and a unique and relaxing "Beach Bonfire" featuring a Swedish Fire Log!

ST&BF at the Christopher Farm & Gardens: Ye Olde Tennis Court Garden Visit!

Plans for "Kayaking Along the Lake Michigan Shoreline" and a "Beach Bonfire" were hampered by rough conditions on the lake... so we were invited to visit and enjoy the newest addition - the Ye Olde Tennis Court Gardens, which features a raised cornhole (bean bag toss) court as  well as an evening bonfire in the Railyard Gardens fire pit!

ST&BF at the Christopher Farm & Gardens: Peak Peonies Visit!

We enjoyed a second visit to the CF&G for a chance to see the Peonies in full bloom and another opportunity to "Wander the Wonderful Gardens"! Also included was a Casual QiGong for Cancer Survivors "Five Treasures" practice on the Labyrinth and an evening bonfire at the fire ring in the Railroad Garden!

Show Us How You Choose to Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Throughout 2021!

Share a photo and comments of how you are Surviving, Thriving and Staying Fit throughout the year!!!

Survivorship Can Be Fun: Bob the Builder Hartig Workshops!

"Bob the Builder" Hartig, retired teacher and cancer survivor, has a passion for teaching and a passion for woodworking that he has combined to demonstrate to other cancer patients and survivors fun and unique ways in which "Survivorship Can Be Fun!"

ST&BF at the Christopher Farm & Gardens: National Cancer Survivors Day!

Scheduled Activities:

• Wander the Wonderful Property
• Great Heights w/Delightful Kites (including a kite drop with a chance to win prizes)
• Vegetable Garden Tour w/Rob
• Box Lunches
• Announcements, Q&A, Sharing
• Train Ride
• More Great Heights w/Delightful Kites

ST&BF at the Christopher Farm & Gardens: Erika's Favorites & More!

We enjoyed yet another lovely visit to the Christopher Farm & Gardens! I won’t waste too much time trying to find the words to describe this most recent visit... but will share a few photos (as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words) and encourage you to join us next time so you can experience it for yourself!

ST&BF at the Christopher Farm & Gardens (April - Earth Day Habitat Restoration)!

About twenty cancer patients/survivors and co-survivors commemorated this year’s “Earth Day” on Thursday, April 22^nd by helping out with some habitat restoration at the Christopher Farm & Gardens!

We all enjoyed another beautiful day! But as Erika and Rob prepared the area for the work on Wednesday... they had to endure some of Wisconsin's whimsical weather that included cold, wind and several snowbursts!

ST&BF at the Christopher Farm & Gardens (March - The Jay W. Christopher Transportation Museum & Nature Center)

On this visit to the Christopher Farm & Gardens we enjoyed a unique opportunity to tour the Jay W. Christopher Transportation Museum that housed a variety of collections including one of the finest railroad china collections in the world!

ST&BF at the Christopher Farm & Gardens (February - "Snow Moon") - Survivors on Snowshoes!!

Shortly after our "Survivors on Snowshoes" outing at the CF&G in early February, Erika pointed out that the "Snow Moon" would appear in late February. So we scheduled a "POP UP" Survivors on Snowshoes for Thursday, February 25th!

ST&BF at the Christopher Farm & Gardens (February) - Survivors on Snowshoes!!

More than twenty cancer patients, survivors and co-survivors joined us on a beautiful sunny and windless day for another "Survivors on Snowshoes" outing at the Christopher Farm & Gardens!

About twenty cancer patients/survivors and co-survivors also enjoyed a second visit to the CF&G for an evening "Snow Moon" hike/snowshoe!

ST&BF at the Christopher Farm & Gardens (January) - Survivors on Snowshoes!!

More than 30 cancer patients, survivors and co-survivors enjoyed the peace and quiet of the CF&G during an afternoon visit to this special place!

Holiday Traditions - Past or Present!

You are invited to share a Holiday-related photo with us: your decorated Christmas tree, outdoor lightings (any Griswold's out there?), Holiday village, decorated Christmas cookies, a gingerbread house, you in an ugly Christmas sweater, photo with Santa (from this year or years-gone-by)!!!

Pictures and Words of Gratitude!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Traditionally, this time of year, many of us will gather during for our traditional TLC Survivorship Session's annual one-night "Gratitude Retreat!" This year we will be doing a much simpler virtual (via Zoom) version of that on Monday, November 16th at 9A and Tuesday, November 24th at 630P. Whether you are/were able to join us for either of those sessions... I invite you to share one thing that you find yourself feeling grateful for! Take a photo of that one thing or something that represents it and download it here along with a few grateful comments!!!

Survive, Thrive & Be Fit at the Christopher Farm & Gardens!

There's plenty of space to "social distance" at the Christopher Farm & Gardens while enjoying some ST&BF Activities:

- Great Heights with Delightful Kites (in the soy bean field)!

- Steps to Survivorship Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt (for candy)!

- Introductory Tai Chi for Cancer Survivors!

- Wander the Wonderful Property!

Photo Submitted by Patty Daun

Emily's GOLDEN BIRTHDAY: A Birthday & Survivorship Celebration Benefitting SCCCF!

Join Emily King and her family and friends to celebrate her “Golden Birthday” (she turns 26 years old on October 26^th) by participating in this VIRTUAL fundraising event benefitting SCCCF!

With a minimum donation of $6.76 (26 x 26) you will be eligible to submit a photo and comments (birthday wishes to Emily and/or words of support for area cancer patients/survivors) on this page!

NOTE: Photos are not immediately downloaded to "Emily's Golden Birthday" page... but typically appear within 24-48 hours... so please check back!!!

Survive, Thrive & Be Fit at Christopher Farm & Gardens (including the inaugural "Great Heights with Delightful Kites" outing on September 20th)!

If you have any photos from your visit to the Christopher Farm & Gardens on Sunday, September 20th (or Sunday, October 25th) to share as well as any related comments... please download them here!!!

M.U.G.G. (Masking Up for the Greater Good) Shots!

Not all superheroes wear capes... but in this battle against COVID-19... everyday heroes wear masks! So take a selfie of yourself with your super-hero mask and submit it to our “Masking Up for the Greater Good (M.U.G.G.) Shots!

Find a silly mask... a unique mask... a self-made mask... or just a plain old mask. Show us how you are using your super-hero powers in combatting COVID-19. Have as much fun with it as you want! Be creative! And while you’re at it... feel free to share any mask-related stories or ideas and hints on making mask-wearing more comfortable, enjoyable, pleasant and effective!

2020 ST&BF Cumulative Cumulative Walk/Run & Bike Ride!

What is the ST&BF Cumuluative Walk/Run and Cumulative Bike Ride?

Click here to find out: https://scccf.org/event?s=stbf...

Join us and share your photos, progress and accomplishments between May 11th and September 25th!

2020 ST&BF Survivorship Through the Lens People's Choice Photo Contest!

Bring your camera and capture the beauty of the Christopher Farm & Gardens! Submit one or two of your original photos (per session) to the 2020 ST&BF Survivorship Through the Lens People's Choice Photo Contest themed, Beauty from the Eye of This Beholder! After June 24th you will be able to download a ballot and voting will take place.

Surviving, Thriving & Staying Fit Amidst COVID-19!

These shared photos (selfies or point-of-view photos) were taken and submitted between March 24th and June 5th, 2020 and illustrate ways in which area cancer patients and survivors remained active during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic (while, of course, following all healthy guidelines including Wisconsin's "Safer at Home" order, social distancing, respiratory etiquette and other applicable healthy practices and guidelines)!

Here's How We "Survive, Thrive & Be Fit"!