Events

Book signings, presentations, workshops where you may hear Puja Thomson speak.
Events will be listed as they become known. 

   Join Puja Thomson, author of
    AFTER SHOCK: FROM CANCER DIAGNOSIS TO HEALING
    A step-by-step guide to help you navigate your way


      ** Visit my blog - Help Yourself to Healing**
 

        ~ 2007 PRIOR EVENTS ~
 

Wednesday-Friday January 10th-11th, West Palm Beach, Florida, Annie Appleseed Project Conference on Evidence-based CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) for Cancer Advocates.  Puja will attend this extraordinary event (go online: www.annieappleseedproject.org) and she will have copies of AFTER SHOCK available.

Sunday, January 6th, LIVE RADIO BROADCAST WKNY 1490 on the AM dial, Radio Free Kingston ~  12:30 - 1:30 PM.  Call-ins encouraged - (845) 331-1490 - share  your thoughts.  Puja will be interviewed by co-hosts Billiam van Roestenberg and Art Richter for their first program of the New Year.  The show will focus on health issues and will also feature AFTER SHOCK: FROM CANCER DIAGNOSIS TO HEALING.

Monday, December 3rd, LIVE RADIO BROADCAST WBAI FM 99.5 in NYC or online streaming at www.wbai.org, ~  12 Noon.  Puja Thomson will be interviewed by Dr. Majid Ali, M.D., on his show "Science, Health and Healing".

Tuesday, November 20th, LIVE TELEVISION BROADCAST Public Access TV Kingston Channel 23,  ~  7-8 PM.  Puja Thomson will be interviewed by Sheldon Zimbler.

LLI- Lifetime Learning Institute at Bard College (course title “You the Empowered Patient”) (dates: September 28th, October 5, 12,19, 26, November 2, 16) – for members only.

Friday, November 9th, McIntyre's Fine Books & Bookends, Pittsboro, NC ~  2 PM. 2000 Fearrington Village Center | Pittsboro, NC 27312.  Just minutes from Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, NC.  (919) 542-2121

Thursday, November 8th, Curves of Northwest Raleigh ~ 6:30 PM.  13200 Strickland Rd, Suite 118, Raleigh, 27613 Tel: (919) 846-5800

Wednesday, November 7th, Coffee & Contacts Woman's Networking group  ~ 9:30 AM.  Raleigh/Durham area, NC.  For info contact Fay Sanders (919) 981-5554

Tuesday, November 6th, Market Street Books, Arts & Letters Community Center Chapel Hill, NC ~ 7 PM.  610 Market Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. (919) 933-5111.

Saturday, November 3rd, Alternative Bookstore, Kingston, NY ~ 5-8 PM.  Join us for Healing Art,  Words and Music. Opening Reception for Leslie C Miller's paintings- Embracing Compassion and Healing.  Will include Puja reading from AFTER SHOCK: FROM CANCER DIAGNOSIS TO HEALING and flute music by Todd Samara. 35 North Front Street, Kingston, NY 12401. (845) 331-5439.

Saturday, October 27th, Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Poughkeepsie, NY  ~ 1-3 PM.

Thursday, October 25th, Adriance Memorial Library AUDITORIUM, 105 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY ~ 7 PM.  Puja Thomson's presentation will cover the healing aspects of organizing and tracking one's support, care and treatment.  Event is offered free of cost.

Wednesday, October 24th, Ellenville Library, Ellenville, NY ~ 7 PM.  Puja Thomson's presentation and book signing is titiled, "Shock, After Shock, Dealing with the Challenge of Cancer".  Event is offered free of cost. 

Tuesday, October 23rd,  WKNY RADIO SHOW Kingston (1490 AM).  Airing 6:10-7 PM.  Puja Thomson will be the special guest of Allison Friedman and Kristen Harrington - "The Therapy Sisters" - honoring breast cancer awareness month. 

Wednesday, October 17th, PA Breast Cancer Coalition Annual Conference, Harrisburg Hilton and Towers, ALL DAY, www.pabreastcancer.org
 
Wednesday, October 10th, Goshen (Sisters and Spirituality Group) ~ 7 pm

Sunday, October 7th, LOOK UP AND BREATH FUNDRAISER EVENT in Patterson, NY - a few miles West of Schenectady.

Presented by Peaceful Acres and friends to support Cyndy & Kelly McKay, mother and daughter both currently battling breast cancer, and to promote breast cancer awareness.  Puja has known Cyndy for over 18 years.  She has a huge heart and has helped many people as a nurse. So now, 100% of the funds raised will be donated to help offset astronomical medical expenses.

Thursday, September 6th, Elting Memorial Library Program ~7 pm
Empowering Yourself as a Patient is the special focus of Puja Thomson's presentation and signing of her award-winning book, AFTER SHOCK: FROM CANCER DIAGNOSIS TO HEALING. Helpful for any illness.  Elting Memorial Library, 93 Main Street, New Paltz, NY, 12561.  info@aftershockfromcancer.com:
 
Monday, July 9th 2007 ~7 pm  Labyrinth Walk in honor to remember Marty Laforse. The Oncology Support Office at 845-338-2500 Ext 4453 by July 6th. You are welcome to bring a beverage or snack to share.
 
Saturday, May 26th 2007 ~ 1-3 pm Puja Thomson will be one of four authors featured in Barnes & Noble Local Author’s Day in Poughkeepsie, NY , presenting AFTER SHOCK: From Cancer Diagnosis to Healing", signing books, and answering questions. Contact : (845)-255-2278 info@aftershockfromcancer.com
 
   Monday, July 9th 2007 ~7 pm
    Labyrinth Walk in honor to remember Marty Laforse.  The Oncology Support Office at 845-
    338-2500 Ext 4453 by July 6th. You are welcome to bring a beverage or snack to share.
 
  Saturday, May 26th 2007 ~ 1-3 pm
   Puja Thomson will be one of four authors featured in Barnes & Noble Local Author’s Day
   in Poughkeepsie, NY , presenting AFTER SHOCK: From Cancer Diagnosis to Healing",
   signing books, and answering questions. Contact : (845)-255-2278 
 
  Tuesday, May 15th 2007 ~ 7-9 pm
   Head, Heart, Hand & Hunch: Optimizing your body’s healing power
   In this experiential evening with Puja A. J. Thomson, you will learn practical ways
   to use your mind, emotions and spirit, to bring healing to your body.
   The Mind Body Wellness Center, 51 Prospect St., Waldwick NJ
   (Chiropractic Office of Dr. Ken Harris)  For Info & To Register,
   Contact:  201-445-3434 or email khmbwc@aol.com  $30.
 
   Saturday, May 5th 2007 ~ 2 pm
   Puja Thomson will be a featured local author in the Book Nook at 2pm and her book
   will be  available for sale all day at the neighboring Golden Notebook booth 7th Annual
   Women’s Health Expo, Tech City, 300 Enterprise Drive, Kingston, NY.  Huge event with lots
   of exhibits  & workshops.  Contact: www.womenshealthexpo.com   845- 338-2855
 
   In addition, Puja was also present to sign and sell books
   at a number of conferences at:
   The Desmond Hotel in Albany on Friday, March 23rd, (NYNASW)
   The Hudson Valley Resort, Kerhonkson on Friday, April 6th,
   SUNY New Paltz on Sunday, April 22nd, (BCO) 
   The New Windsor Community Center on Wednesday, April 25th (ZONTA)

    Sunday, February 25, 2007 ~ 3 pm
    Navigating Your Way Through Illness, a Gardiner Library event in Gardiner, NY
    With Puja Thomson at the Gardiner Town Hall; NO registration necessary
    AFTER SHOCK.... empowers cancer patients and their families by offering practical  
    suggestions and organizational tools.  It shares stories that encourage and clarify
    concerns.  Appropriate also for other illnesses.

    Friday, February 23, 2007 ~ 7 pm 
    Shock & After Shock - Facing the Challenge of Cancer
    A workshop with Puja Thomson at the Owl and the Serpent in Newburgh, NY
    How to deal with the initial shock of a diagnosis and how to empower a healing
    journey thereafter. Learn practical strategies such as how to enlist support,
    prepare for medical visits, and deal with stress. Experience proven ways, such as
    meditation, hands-on-healing and guided imagery, to care for yourself, release fear
    and accelerate healing.
    280 Broadway, Newburgh, NY  $25 per person
    Call 845-561-5525 to register   
   
   Thursday, January 25, 2007
~ 7 pm (snow date January 29)
    Head, Heart, Hand & Hunch: Using your mind, emotions and spirit
    to bring healing to your body  - An Oncology Support Program
    With Puja Thomson in the ASB Conference Room, Benedictine Hospital 
    In Kingston, NY - Call 845-338-2500 Ext 4453
 
    Saturday, January 12, 2007 ~ 5 pm in Clearwater, Florida
    A CELEBRATION OF HEALING, a gathering hosted by Joan Casamo
    and Linda Clarke with Puja Thomson author of AFTER SHOCK: From Cancer
    Diagnosis to Healing as special guest : ♥How to empower a healing journey
    ♥health and wellness strategies  ♥healing stories   guided meditation 
    ♥group discussion ♥ questions and answers.... and more… refreshments,
    book signing….  (Not just about cancer)
    RSVP: Joan or Linda 727-812-7285 (OR RSPV with Puja until January 11, 2007 
    puja@rootsnwings.com 845-255-2278)
 
    Puja Thomson P.O. Box 1081 New Paltz, NY 12561
    (845) 255 – 2278 info@aftershockfromcancer.com ©2006