Events

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

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

     ~ 2008 UPCOMING EVENTS ~

 

July 2008

Monday, July 14th, 11 AM, Labyrinth walk @ 12 Ramah Lane, organized by the "Fresh Air Fiends" - a group of cancer survivors from the Benedictine Oncology Support Program.

Sunday, July 27th, 2:30 - 5:30 PM, Puja will be hosting a gathering for all whose ceremonies she has performed--weddings, baby namings, and other sacred ceremonies. Any special family members and children are also welcome. RSVP by Monday, July 21st.

       ~ PRIOR EVENTS ~ 

June 2008

Thursday, June 12th, 6PM, CROC (Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer), Middletown, NY.  Puja will give a presentation "Head Heart Hand & Hunch- Whole Person Healing". Monthly meeting- All Welcome! www.crocalumni.org

May 2008

Friday-Sunday, May 2-4, The Stowe Weekend of Hope, Stowe, VT.  Puja will present a program to Empower Your Healing Journey.  The Stowe Weekend of Hope is an annual forum for education, enlightenment, and recreation for cancer patients and survivors with any type of cancer...and their families. The focus is to inspire, educate, and celebrate the lives of people living with the cancer.  For information and/or to register go to: http://www.stowehope.com/

Thursday, May 8th, 7PM, Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe, 55 Haywood St Asheville, NC 28801.  Puja will begin her Asheville, NC tour with this presentation and book signing. 828.254.6734.  www.malaprops.com

Monday, May 12th, 7PM, Common Light Center, 137 Center Ave, Black Mountain, NC.  Puja will contribute to Vijay Director's Beyond the Box series of experiential evenings. 828.273.7101.

Lifetime Learning Institute, SUNY New Paltz.  You The Empowered Patient led by Puja A.J. Thomson, with guest instructors,  J Peter Roberts, MD; Barbara Sarah, LCSW and Jeffrey Falk RN, MS:  Fridays 11:45—1:00  on 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23.  www.newpaltz.edu/lifetime 

April 2008

Nurture and Empower Yourself: Special Package at Mohonk Mountain House and Spa, New Paltz, NY, April 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 2008. First, Nurture Yourself. You will receive a relaxing massage at The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House, eat a delicious buffet lunch in the Mohonk Dining Room, and use the beautiful spa facilities at your leisure. Then, Empower Yourself. After enjoying Mohonk’s traditional Afternoon Tea and Cookies, join Puja Thomson, author of the award-winning book AFTER SHOCK: From Cancer Diagnosis to Healing at 4:30 p.m., receive a copy of her book, and ask questions to help you take charge of your healing journey.

This special Nurture and Empower Yourself Package is offered on Tuesdays March 4 and 11 and Wednesdays March 5 and 12 at a rate of $180 per person (tax and gratuities are included -- 25-minute massage). Please plan to spend the day and call The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House at 877-877-2664 to make your reservation. Fifty-minute massages and other spa services are available for an additional fee. Mohonk's therapists are fully trained in massage for cancer patients. And… to extend your relaxation further, treat yourself to a mid-week overnight special at a great rate. http://www.mohonk.com/special_offers/day_specials.cfm

March 2008

Monday, March 31st, Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York, 3041 Broadway at 121st Street, New York, NY 10027. James Chapel, 6 p.m.  A President’s Office and The Poverty Intiative program featuring healthcare needs for women and breast cancer awareness with poet Susan Deborah King, author of The One Breasted Woman.  This tells the story of her battle with breast cancer. Reception will follow.  Puja Thomson has been invited to attend and contribute.  AFTER SHOCK will be available. (212) 662-7100

Saturday, February 16th, Barnes & Noble, Newburgh Crossing, 1245 Route 300         (UnionAve) in Newburgh, NY, 7 PM.  Join Puja Thomson and a group of local authors for Small Press Night - Celebrating self-published and print-on-demand authors in our community.

      
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