OUR SEASON-OPENING MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 7:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2006
"Navigating the Emotional Side-Effects of Prostate Cancer" by Dr. Andrew G. Matthew, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist at the Prostate Centre, Princess Margaret Hospital, University Health Network, a clinician investigator in the Departments of Surgery, and Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto.
His presentation will describe the psychological responses of men who have been diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer. The purpose is to help men understand and “normalize” their emotional reaction to prostate cancer and to offer them simple strategies for coping with this challenging experience.
This presentation is based on a review of the scientific literature examining the psychological impact of prostate cancer across the entire trajectory of the disease, from diagnosis to recovery.
Send any questions for Dr. Matthew to :Fred Norris, Chairman, 905-877-8092 or e-mail: fred.norris@ustoo-brampton.com
We look forward to seeing you in Room #2, The Terry Miller Recreation Center, 1295 Williams Parkway at the southwest corner of Williams Parkway & Bramalea Road. Parking is free.
 

JUNE 13, 2006 POTLUCK AND SOCIAL EVENING
A delightful evening with around 48 members, wives and guests coming together in the spirit of caring and sharing.
This pot luck marked the 12th year of our operations. Members enjoyed a sumptuous pot luck meal and the evening featured light music from the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies eras. Our usual lucky draw was held with many fabulous prizes awarded.
Invited guest for this evening was Michelle Karker, head of the local Canadian Cancer Society who thanked the group, commended our contribution towards the cause and encouraged participation at the upcoming CCS 'Relay for Life'.
It was also an evening to honor and appreciate two of our very fine lady volunteers - Tilly Netherton and Margaret Butterly. Over the years both have given selflessly of their time and devotion towards our chapter's cause and activities. The group presented them with bouquets acknowledging their outstanding contributions.
A Special note of thanks to all those who helped to obtain, collect and contribute prizes towards the lucky draw.
 

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
Having enjoyed the months of summer layoff, it is difficult to get back into the thick of things. In the early part of July we were invited to an awareness luncheon. Since I was unable to attend myself, Sean Butterly, Gerry Brunjes, Mukul Luthra and John Sleath stepped to the fore and presented our program to 450 employees at the Mold Masters facility in Georgetown.
September starts our new season and right off the bat we are looking for volunteers to join us on the committee and help plan the months of activities that are ahead of us.
We already have a Peel Region Awareness Event scheduled for October 11th at the Chinese Temple on Millcreek Road in Mississauga. And Wednesday, November 1st is our 2006 Theatre Night graciously provided by the Brampton Live Theatre group, which allows us to keep all the proceeds of the evening. We would love to fill the Lester B. Pearson Theatre on that evening but that could only be achieved with the help of all of you selling tickets.
I haven't mentioned Prostate Cancer as yet but believe me it never strays far from our minds and our speakers in the forthcoming months will put that into perspective.
We look forward to seeing you all once again next Tuesday. We trust that you will continue to lend your support to our efforts to increase public awareness of this disease. Hopefully we will see PCa eradicated all together one day soon.
Fred Norris, Chairman, 905-877-8092 or e-mail: fred.norris@ustoo-brampton.com

2005-2006 GUEST SPEAKERS & EVENTS
Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - Arlene Dalton will conduct a session on the health benefits of Yoga. .
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 - Dr. Padraig Warde (Topic to Be Announced).
Future Speakers - Your suggestions and recommendations for future speakers are always welcome!
Mukul Luthra, Speaker Committee, 519-853-4075, e-mail: mukul.luthra@ustoo-brampton.com

RECENTLY DIAGNOSED? CONTACT Us Too! Brampton
If you have been recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and would like to talk to someone who has been there, please call ahead and we will arrange to meet you at a convenient time and place. Alternatively, come early to one of our monthly meetings and inform the front desk of your arrival. One of our counselors will welcome you and listen to your concerns.
Our monthly meetings are held on the 2nd TUESDAY of each month except July & August but we accept calls all through the year. Family members or friends and supporters are welcome!
There is no obligation to join anything. We have been there and we think we can help you deal with this very difficult period in your life.
If you would like our support, please call any one of the following to obtain meeting dates and locations: John Sleath, Awareness Coordinator at 905-456-9943 e-mail: john.sleath@ustoo-brampton.com , Sean Butterly, Counseling Associate at 905-454-4237 or Fred Norris, Chairman, at 905-877-8092 e-mail: fred.norris@ustoo-brampton.com

6th ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT - MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2006
The 6th Annual Golf Tournament, held once again at the Acton Golf Club, was very successful . Early morning rain squalls gave way to great weather by start time. The golf committee worked very hard and gathered many great prizes for our golfers.
Individual letters have been sent to all of our sponsors and prize givers, but we would like to add a note of thanks to all concerned.
A big thank you to Golf Coordinator Peter Barhydt and all the golf committee volunteers for a job well done! We are already looking forward to the 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament next year.
To become a part of next year's tournament, please contact any member of our Golf Committee:
Peter Barhydt, Golf Coordinator, 905-838-3265
Sean Butterly, 905-454-4237
Jack Dainton, 905-793-0205
Fred Norris, 905-877-8092
Morris Rambout, 905-793-8843

CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY 'RELAY FOR LIFE' - FRIDAY, JUNE 23 to SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2006
Like last year the event was held at The Brampton Fairgrounds on Heart Lake Road. Us Too! Brampton members played their part, turning out in significant numbers for the Survivors' Victory Lap and showing their support for the cause of Cancer Awareness. Compared to last year, the weather was much cooler, making it a very pleasant evening albeit a somewhat chilly night.
The event had all the characteristics that make the Relay for Life what it is each year: food and drink, live bands, movies and other night-long activities. A well-organized kids' activities area featured Petunia the clown, arts and crafts, face painting and a host of other team activities to keep the kids
involved and entertained.
As always, emotions ran high as the survivors walked the Victory Lap, marking the start of the Relay. They were cheered on by thousands of family members, well-wishers and supporters. Jim Dorsey, our Team captain volunteered his sparkling red PT Cruiser to carry our Chairman, Fred Norris, who is recovering from knee surgery, around the track for the Survivors' Victory Lap.
As the sun set on the Relay for Life it really dawned on the next year of the fight against cancer. Luminaries lit the track by the thousands, carefully tended by family, friends and well-wishers. We all hope that the Relay will continue to highlight the fight that will go on till the battle against cancer is won.
Our thanks to all those who came to the event and to the (few) Us Too! Team members who stayed and walked all night.
As always, Mukul Luthra's travel trailer served as the Us Too! command post and social centre.
The Us Too! Brampton Team was composed of Ian Clarke, Kenneth Clarke, Frank Connolly, Jim Dorsey, Sandi Dorsey, Gary Foote, Julia Foote, Megan Foote, Mike Loughnan, Mukul Luthra, Denis Paris and Ian Smith.
 

FINANCE
Another of my mother's sayings, or rather clichés was, " If wishes were horses, beggars would ride".
As a child, I took this saying at face value, not realizing of course, what a depth of meaning it holds.
It is human of course to wish, a thing I doubt exists in the animal kingdom, - or does it? You never know.
We had a horse on the farm, a shire mare named Madam, who from time to time preferred company elsewhere, mostly with other horses, and she would jump a five-foot stone wall with ease to prove her point.
All I am saying is that wishes don't cut it. Madam was rounded up often against her will.
PCa is a problem we wish did not exist and would just go away. Unlike Madam, our wish is going to remain just that, a wish, because no matter how many stone walls we jump or however high we reach, it is still to date, just a wish.
However, to paraphrase a popular song, "if you don't have a wish, how you gonna have a wish come true?"
So, take your pick.
Personally I believe both statements, even though they appear to contradict each other.
As each day passes, the wish that we could make Cancer History is nearing the "wish come true" stage, and it will happen in time.
Let us put more effort into our wishes, and who knows, perhaps one day we beggars will ride.
Just a reminder that your $10 yearly subscription is now due. So.... let's get on our horses and giddy up ( I mean divvy up ).
Let's make this our best year yet of increasing Prostate Cancer awareness in Brampton.
Sincerely, Gerry Brunjes, Finance, 905-791-3043, e-mail: gerry.brunjes@ustoo-brampton.com

AWARENESS
We regret to announce that Ian Smith has resigned from the Steering Committee for personal and private reasons. John Sleath has kindly volunteered to become Awareness Coordinator. You can contact John at 905-456-9943 or e-mail: john.sleath@ustoo-brampton.com