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Rochester AYA Programs
RSVP to Michaela Deeg, Program Manager – michaela@13thirty.org | (585) 474-6806 | December Calendar PDF
Journeys: 24th Annual Celebration of Living
Join us for our annual gala, where our members are the guests of honor. This year’s theme is, It’s probably nothing…till it’s not, a mystery dinner performance about delayed diagnosis. Can you uncover the hidden clues and crack the case?
This is a ticketed event. All AYAs receive 3 free tickets but must RSVP/register here.
In-Person → Temple B’rith Kodesh
2131 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14618
Saturday, November 8 | 6:00 PM
Journeys: 24th Annual Celebration of Living
In-Person → Temple B’rith Kodesh
2131 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14618
Saturday, November 8 | 6:00 PM
Join us for our annual gala, where our members are the guests of honor. This year’s theme is, It’s probably nothing…till it’s not, a mystery dinner performance about delayed diagnosis. Can you uncover the hidden clues and crack the case?
This is a ticketed event. All AYAs receive 3 free tickets but must RSVP/register here.
The Great Game-Off
Got a board game you’ve been dying to play? Gather your games and get ready for laughs, clever strategies, and friendly competition at our board game night!
In-Person → Rochester Center
Thursday, November 13 | 6:00 PM
The Great Game-Off
In-Person → Rochester Center
Thursday, November 13 | 6:00 PM
Got a board game you’ve been dying to play? Gather your games and get ready for laughs, clever strategies, and friendly competition at our board game night!
Friendsgiving
It’s the season with a reason to gather around the table and give thanks! Join us for a Friendsgiving where we’ll eat amazing food and spend time expressing all we are thankful for with paint.
Made possible with support from Blood Cancer United.
In-Person → Rochester Center
Wednesday, November 19 | 6:00 PM
Friendsgiving
In-Person → Rochester Center
Wednesday, November 19 | 6:00 PM
It’s the season with a reason to gather around the table and give thanks! Join us for a Friendsgiving where we’ll eat amazing food and spend time expressing all we are thankful for with paint.
Made possible with support from Blood Cancer United.
Cookies & Cocoa
Throw on your favorite ugly sweater and join us for a relaxing night of cookies, cocoa, and reflecting back on all we have accomplished in 2025.
In-Person → Rochester Center
Tuesday, December 2 | 6:00 PM
Cookies & Cocoa
In-Person → Rochester Center
Tuesday, December 2 | 6:00 PM
Throw on your favorite ugly sweater and join us for a relaxing night of cookies, cocoa, and reflecting back on all we have accomplished in 2025.
Mindfully Salty
Take a break from the end-of-year hustle and bustle with a blend of guided meditation, contemplative sound, and mindfulness practices led by Allison Graff all from the comfort of your home.
RSVP for the Zoom link
Hybrid(In-person OR Zoom) → Rochester Center
Thursday, December 11 | 6:00 PM
Mindfully Salty
Hybrid(In-person OR Zoom) → Rochester Center
Thursday, December 11 | 6:00 PM
Take a break from the end-of-year hustle and bustle with a blend of guided meditation, contemplative sound, and mindfulness practices led by Allison Graff all from the comfort of your home.
RSVP for the Zoom link
Hello 2026 Family Party
Let’s kick off 2026 right — TOGETHER! Grab the family as we celebrate the New Year with brunch and a Minute-to-Win-It Family Face-Off!
In-person → Rochester Center
Sunday, January 11 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Hello 2026 Family Party
In-person → Rochester Center
Sunday, January 11 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Let’s kick off 2026 right — TOGETHER! Grab the family as we celebrate the New Year with brunch and a Minute-to-Win-It Family Face-Off!
13thirty Fit!
Sweat your way to a healthier life with others who understand. With the guidance of our wonderful physical therapist, Brianne, let’s get Fit together!
For AYAs done with treatment or in maintenance therapy.
All abilities welcome. *Commit to 6 Wednesdays with us!
In-person → Rochester Center
Wednesdays, January 14-February 18 | 6:00 PM
13thirty Fit!
In-person → Rochester Center
Wednesdays, January 14-February 18 | 6:00 PM
Sweat your way to a healthier life with others who understand. With the guidance of our wonderful physical therapist, Brianne, let’s get Fit together!
For AYAs done with treatment or in maintenance therapy.
All abilities welcome. *Commit to 6 Wednesdays with us!
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
EIN: 47-4493013