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Rochester AYA Programs
RSVP to Michaela Deeg, Program Manager – michaela@13thirty.org | (585) 474-6806 | October Calendar PDF

Kickin’ Country: Line Dancing Night
Get ready to step, stomp, and shuffle your way across the dance floor as we line dance the night away. Never line danced before? Don’t worry! Whether you’re a novice or an expert our instructor will be sure to have you kickin’ it country style in no time.
In-Person → Fairport Country Roads
25 Parce Ave., Fairport, NY 14450
Wednesday, September 3 | 7:00-9:00 PM
Kickin’ Country: Line Dancing Night
In-Person → Fairport Country Roads I 25 Parce Ave., Fairport, NY 14450
Wednesday, September 3 | 7:00-9:00 PM
Get ready to step, stomp, and shuffle your way across the dance floor as we line dance the night away. Never line danced before? Don’t worry! Whether you’re a novice or an expert our instructor will be sure to have you kickin’ it country style in no time.

Chocolate Senses
Practice using all of your senses when you sample a variety of craft chocolate and even a cacao bean with Laughing Gull Chocolates! We’ll start by exercising our taste buds with everyday foods, and expand into a variety of chocolates. You’ll go home a chocolate connoisseur with so much more to explore!
Space is limited please RSVP to secure your spot!
In-Person → Laughing Gull Chocolates
Wednesday, September 17 | 6:00 PM
Chocolate Senses
In-Person → Laughing Gull Chocolates
Wednesday, September 17 | 6:00 PM
Practice using all of your senses when you sample a variety of craft chocolate and even a cacao bean with Laughing Gull Chocolates! We’ll start by exercising our taste buds with everyday foods, and expand into a variety of chocolates. You’ll go home a chocolate connoisseur with so much more to explore!
Space is limited please RSVP to secure your spot!

Taco Bout It!
We will be carving out space to talk about the unique challenges AYAs faces when diagnosed with cancer, over tacos of course! Facilitated by 13thirty Executive Director, Lauren Spiker.!
In-Person → Rochester Center
Wednesday, September 24 | 6:00 PM
Taco 'Bout It!
In-Person → Rochester Center
Wednesday, September 24 | 6:00 PM
We will be carving out space to talk about the unique challenges AYAs faces when diagnosed with cancer, over tacos of course! Facilitated by 13thirty Executive Director, Lauren Spiker.

Fall AYA Cancer Retreat
Join us for a day of connection, creativity, and nature for teens and young adults (13-39) with cancer and a plus one (spouse, partner, friend). Enjoy a cozy fall day with others who truly get it!
In-Person → Onanda Park
Saturday, October 4 | 10:00-7:00 PM
Fall AYA Cancer Retreat
In-Person → Onanda Park
Saturday, October 4 | 10:00-7:00 PM
Join us for a day of connection, creativity, and nature for teens and young adults (13-39) with cancer and a plus one (spouse, partner, friend). Enjoy a cozy fall day with others who truly get it!

Meals That Heal
Let’s give back to an organization that does so much for our cancer community! Join us as we cook a delicious and nutritious meal for the residents at the Ronald McDonald House of Rochester.
In-Person → Ronald McDonald House
333 Westmoreland Dr. Rochester, NY 14620
Saturday, October 18 | 3:00-5:00 PM
Meals That Heal
In-Person → Ronald McDonald House I 333 Westmoreland Dr., Rochester, NY 14620
Saturday, October 4 | 3:00-5:00 PM
Let’s give back to an organization that does so much for our cancer community! Join us as we cook a delicious and nutritious meal for the residents at the Ronald McDonald House of Rochester.

Spooky Soup
Its the season of soups and spooks so you know what that means, its time for our annual Halloween Party! Grab your costume and join us for a spooky night of soup making and fun Halloween haunts.
In-Person → Rochester Center
Thursday, October 23 | 6:00 PM
Spooky Soup
In-Person → Rochester Center
Thursday, October 23 | 6:00 PM
Its the season of soups and spooks so you know what that means, its time for our annual Halloween Party! Grab your costume and join us for a spooky night of soup making and fun Halloween haunts.
Our Rochester
Program Team
We’d love to meet you! Call us at (585) 563-6221 to schedule a meeting with Michaela at our Rochester Center!

Katelyn MacDougall
Program Director, MSW, LCSW
katelyn@13thirty.org
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Michaela Deeg
Program Manager
michaela@13thirty.org
AYA Cancer Survivor
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The mission of 13thirty Cancer Connect is to help teens and young adults with cancer live their very best lives – TODAY!
More Info
United Way of Greater Rochester Donor Designation #2383
Centers
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
1035 7th North Street
Liverpool, NY 13088
Contact Us
(585) 563 – 6221
info@13thirty.org
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