During the week of April 16-20, M. D. Anderson will be sponsoring Caregiver Week by offering several activities for cancer patient caregivers. Here's a list of offerings:

Monday, April 16
Caregiver Fair, 10am - 1pm
A fun and informative event shocasing the programs and services that M. D. Anderson provides for caregivers. Main Building, floor 2, The Park, at top of escalators. Look for Chaplaincy!

Tusday, April 17
PIKNIC: "Caring for the Caregiver", noon-1pm
Presenter: Phyddy Tacchi, R.N., C.N.S., L.M.F.T., L.P.C., advanced practice nurse in Psychiatry Meet with other caregivers to watch the video "Caring for the Cancer Patient: The Caregiver's Perspective" and learn ways to strengthen your coping skills. Place of Wellness, Main Building, Floor 1, near the Aquarium, freestanding facility outside. Lunch provided for the first 20 attendees.

Wednesday, April 18
Caregivers Keeping the Faith, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Spiritual group discussion over lunch with Chaplain Glenda McDonald, Place of Wellness, Main building, Floor 1, near the Aquarium, freestanding facility outside. Lunch provided for first 20 attendees.

Thursday, April 19
Caregivers: "I've Got Feelings, Too!", noon-1pm
Support group for caregivers, Place of Wellness, Main Building, Floor 1, near the Aquarium, freestanding facility outside. Must pre-register, 713-794-4700.

Friday, April 20
Caregiver Mini Retreat, 11am - 1pm
A lunchtime outing to two of Houston's most serene and spiritualt architectural works, the Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum, home of the only two 13th century Byzantine frescoes in the Western Hemisphere, and the neighboring Rothko Chapel, an intimate, nondenominational sacntuary. Bring a lunch and meet the complimentary van at 11am outside Alkek Hospital entrance, Main Building, Floor 1, near The Fountain. Van returns at 1pm. Space is limited. Call 713-745-9206 to reserve a place.