Free cancer support for the whole family,
the whole time.
Join us and find a home away from home – a free community of support and a safe place for everyone who is touched by cancer.
Providing over 190 free program offerings a month and serving nearly more than 3,600 members in our community living with cancer means we need you!
Our program is free for those who need it because of the generosity of donors who help make our vision a reality.
I have a theory that cancer cells hate laughter
and jokes and songs and dancing.
-Gilda Radner
What's Happening Today
Yoga Flow
Category: Adult Lifestyle Activity
Location: Health & Wellness Room
Join David Klaphaak, an RYT200 certified yoga instructor, for a blend of thoughtful sequencing, mindful transitions, and intentional breathwork to create a flow that is both grounding and invigorating for students of all levels. Whether you’re new toyoga or looking to deepen your practice, he strives to create a welcoming space where you can explore, challenge yourself, and reconnect with your inner rhythm. IN PERSON @ GILDA'S GRINSTEAD
Conversation Cafe
Category: Adult Lifestyle Activity
Location: Living Room
Meet new people and catch up with friends in a relaxed setting. Bring your own book, puzzle, or favorite topic to share. Refreshments provided! IN PERSON @ GILDA'S WEST
Fall Flavors in the Kitchen
Category: Adult Lifestyle Activity
Location: Kitchen
Autumn harvest brings comforting flavors in both savory and sweet dishes in this fun cooking class with Western Culinary Institute graduate and 20-year veteran restaurant chef Dave Hunter. Class size is limited, so sign up now! IN PERSON @ GILDA'S GRINSTEAD Registration opens 2 weeks prior to event.
Mindfulness
Category: Adult Lifestyle Activity
Location: ZOOM
Focus on being present in this drop-in program guided by Dr. Paul Salmon. VIRTUAL
Dinner for Gilda's West Support Group
Category: Adult Social Event
Location: Dining Room
Dinner for Gilda's West support group attendees. Please let us know that you're coming so that we can plan enough food for everyone. IN PERSON @ GILDA'S WEST
Alza tu Voz
Category: Adult Social Event
Location: Lisa's Room
Espacio creado para que cada mujer de nuestra comunidad comparta su historia, exprese su verdad y brille con autenticidad. Aquí celebramos la fuerza que nace cuando usamos nuestra voz para inspirar y empoderar a otras. Un encuentro de expresión, valentía y conexión profunda entre mujeres que se elevan juntas. IN PERSON @ GILDA'S GRINSTEAD Programa liderado con apoyo de Latinas Unidas
Soothing Fiber Art Open Studio
Category: Adult Lifestyle Activity
Location: Art Room
Join us to learn fiber art techniques and skills! You are welcome to bring a project that you are working on, or choose to work on the monthly project. All levels are welcome! JUN: Stitch a mandala using embroidery techniques on cloth JUL: Mexican Yarn Painting AUG: Worry Dolls SEP: Fabric Landscapes Registration opens 2 weeks prior to event. IN PERSON @ GILDA'S GRINSTEAD
Wellness and Beyond at Gilda's West
Category: Adult Support Group Session
Location: Living Room
Support group for men and women diagnosed with cancer or in remission. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Online registration is available for current members of the support group. If you need more information or would like to join the group, please contact [email protected]. IN PERSON @ GILDA'S WEST
Write On
Category: Adult Lifestyle Activity
Location: Emily's Room
Reflect and rediscover the stories inside you through creative writing. Using inspiration from literary excerpts, this class welcomes discussion and time to respond to thoughtful prompts. You’re invited to write as much or as little as feels right for you. If you have a favorite journal, bring it along and feel free to pick up where you left off! IN PERSON @ GILDA'S GRINSTEAD
Latest News
Celebrate the spirit of Kentucky with our Ultimate Bourbon Raffle!
This is your opportunity to win some of the rarest and most exquisite bourbons, featuring the Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 150 Baccarat Edition signed by Mystic Dan Trainer Kenny McPeek, Jockey Brian Hernandez, Jr., and Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall.Read More
We Are Hiring A Bilingual Contract Mental Health Professional
If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re great at what you do, join us at Gilda’s Club!Read More
Gilda’s Club Satellites In Clark And Floyd Counties In Indiana
Open Now! Cardinal Ritter House and Pleasant Run Farm in IndianaRead More
Programas En Español
Los programas en español se centran en la cultura y la relevancia para las necesidades de la comunidad de habla hispana.Read More
Volunteer To Be A Meal Host!
Hosting a meal for families living with cancer before they attend support groups is always a special experience. Please consider helping out!Read More
Gilda’s Club Announces Financial Assistance Program For People In Active Treatment
Financial assistance application available nowRead More
Living with cancer is not a choice.
How you live with it is.
When cancer knocks on your door,
walk through ours.
Gilda's Club has been a safe haven, a second family, and a wonderful experience for me. I have laughed, cried, and learned so much.
Gilda’s is an extension of my family in a way I would never have expected. It’s made such a positive impact on my family and me.
I have adopted the motto of Gilda's Club as my own. I did not want a cancer diagnosis, but I am choosing how I live with it. My choice is to live positively with the help from Gilda's Club!
The support I've received has been invaluable and it's comforting to know I'm surrounded by people who truly understand the cancer journey and are there to support me every step of the way.
Prior to finding Gilda’s I felt isolated and overwhelmed. Speaking with other caregivers has been key to being able to cope and keep going, as well as getting much needed information to advocate and care for my mom.
My experience at Gilda’s has been transformative. The support groups, wellness activities, and educational workshops have empowered me to navigate my cancer journey, while helping others do the same.
Thank you to our sponsors!
