Winter 2009,2010 - Breast Cancer Action Ottawa

P A G E 8Book ClubBreast Cancer Action’s book club offers an informal opportunityfor those diagnosed with breastcancer to expand their socialcircle.The group meets at the BCA office for 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of everymonth. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea over a lively discussion about each selected book.New members are always welcome to join!The book selection for the Winter/Spring season are:January 14—Three Cups of TeaFebruary 11—The Tenth GiftMarch 11—The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel PieApril 8—The White TigerBUSTING OUT DRAGON BOAT TEAMThe members of Busting Out are preparing for another exciting season of dragon boating in 2010 and arevery pleased to once again have significant financial support from Scotiabank. Members are keeping fit withtheir own exercise programs and by taking advantage of the classes offered by BCA, the Y and the team itself.Our annual general meeting will be held in mid-February at St. Elias Church and we are already planningour 2010 season which will include participating in an international festival for breast cancer survivors inPeterborough in June . For further information please check our website www.bustingout.ca.Paddles Up!BCA Bids A Fond Farewell toAmy CaillouxOver the past 5 years it was Amy Cailloux whowelcomed BCA visitors and members to our office.On November 20th Amy left BCA to start a newposition with the Ottawa Food Bank. As OfficeManager, Amy was an efficient and knowledgeablemember of the BCA staff. She came to us a youngwoman fresh out of college and we saw her marryand become a mother to daughter Caitlin. We wishher all the best in her new position . She will begreatly missed for many reasons but mostly we willmiss her welcoming smile.