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

You've Got The Beat: Intro Salsa Class
February is all about love….including self-love! Moving your body and connecting with others are the perfect way to embrace the themes of the month! Bring a partner (significant other, friend, parent, etc.) or come solo for an Introductory salsa dancing class led by Instructor, Melissa Molongo.
In-Person → Rochester Center
Monday, February 10 | 6:00PM
You've Got the Beat: Intro to Salsa Class
In-Person → Rochester Center
Monday, February 10 | 6:00PM
February is all about love….including self-love! Moving your body and connecting with others are the perfect way to embrace the themes of the month! Bring a partner (significant other, friend, parent, etc.) or come solo for an Introductory salsa dancing class led by Instructor, Melissa Molongo.

Stand-Up Comedy Rehearsals
Interested in telling your cancer story through stand-up comedy? Todd Youngman, a local professional comedian, will mentor our group at rehearsals every Tuesday evening, leading to a final performance in April! Not a comic? Neither are we! Newbies welcome!
In-Person → Rochester Center
Tuesdays, February 18- April 22 | 6:00PM
Stand-Up Comedy Rehearsals
In-Person → Rochester Center
Tuesdays, February 18 – April 22 | 6:00PM
Interested in telling your cancer story through stand-up comedy? Todd Youngman, a local professional comedian, will mentor our group at rehearsals every Tuesday evening, leading to a final performance in April! Not a comic? Neither are we! Newbies welcome!

Pawsitively Purrfect: Cat Café
Studies show that having a pet can help with stress management, anxiety reduction and overall mental health! Join us as we cozy up with the purrfect furry companions at the Pawsitive Café!
DONATIONS ENCOURAGED: cat food (wet or dry), cat toys, blankets, beds, monetary, etc.
In-Person → Pawsitive Caf
120 East Ave. #100, Rochester, NY 14604
Wednesday, February 26 | 6:00PM
Pawsitively Purrfect: Cat Café
In-Person → Pawsitive Café | 120 East Ave. #100, Rochester, NY 14604
Wednesday, February 26 | 6:00PM
Studies show that having a pet can help with stress management, anxiety reduction and overall mental health! Join us as we cozy up with the purrfect furry companions at the Pawsitive Café!
DONATIONS ENCOURAGED: cat food (wet or dry), cat toys, blankets, beds, monetary, etc.

A Night On The Ice
Get ready for a night of friendly competition between our Rochester and Syracuse centers! Watch from the comfort of a suite as the Syracuse Crunch face the Rochester American on the ice!
*Due to limited tickets, please RSVP to secure your spot. A carpool from the Rochester Center will be organized.
In-Person → The Oncenter
515 Montgomery St., Syracuse, NY 13202
Saturday, March 1 | 7:00PM
A Night On The Ice
In-Person → The Oncenter | 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse, NY 13202
Saturday, March 1 | 7:00PM
Get ready for a night of friendly competition between our Rochester and Syracuse centers! Watch from the comfort of a suite as the Syracuse Crunch face the Rochester American on the ice!
*Due to limited tickets, please RSVP to secure your spot. A carpool from the Rochester Center will be organized.

Tote Your Strength: Tie-Dye Night
Join us for our classic 13thirty Tie-Dye Night with a twist! While creating colorful tie-dye tote bags, we’ll reflect on the important support systems that have helped carry us through our cancer journey.
In-Person → Rochester Center
Thursday, March 13 | 6:00PM
Tote Your Strength: Tie-Dye Night
In-Person → Rochester Center
Thursday, March 13 | 6:00PM
Join us for our classic 13thirty Tie-Dye Night with a twist! While creating colorful tie-dye tote bags, we’ll reflect on the important support systems that have helped carry us through our cancer journey.

Taco 'Bout It!
We will be carving out space to talk about loneliness and isolation, over tacos of course! Facilitated by 13thirty Program Director, Katelyn MacDougall.
In-Person → Rochester Center
Thursday, March 26 | 6:00PM
Taco 'Bout It!
In-Person → Rochester Center
Thursday, March 26 | 6:00PM
We will be carving out space to talk about loneliness and isolation, over tacos of course! Facilitated by 13thirty Program Director, Katelyn MacDougall.
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: 47-449301