Melodie's Program

Serving Cancer Survivors and their Families

Melodie’s Program was created in honor of the late Melodie Lewis, a past president of the Desert Botanical Garden. Her passion for the Garden and The Wellness Community led us to offer  Wellness Community classes at the Garden to bring cancer survivors here to enjoy this healing and nurturing environment. Together we seek to expand the supportive community for cancer patients, their family and friends.

Melodie’s Spring Program

Summer Entertaining: Healthy Cooking Class and Tasting

Thursday / May 16 / 2 - 4 p.m.
Please RSVP to rsvp@twccaz.org or 602.712.1006

Join Chef Madelyn Pryor to make some cool and healthy summer fair, including fruit cocktails and an unforgettable BBQ. This cooking demonstration and tasting features menus loaded with antioxidants, phyto-chemicals, high fiber, low-fat and healthy dairy alternatives. This class is open to cancer survivors, their family and friends at no cost. Limit 15.

Kid2Kid/Family2Family Desert Exploration

Saturday / May 4 / 10 - 11 a.m.
Please RSVP to rsvp@twccaz.org or 602.712.1006

Tour the Desert Botanical Garden while you learn about the life cycles of plants and animals in the Sonoran Desert. Become your own desert detective as you explore and collect information about desert life through hands-on, inquiry-based activities. Following the tour, you are welcome to spend the rest of the day at the Garden with your family, including a visit to the Marshall Butterfly Pavilion. This program is open to children who have a loved one diagnosed with cancer and their families at no cost. Space is limited.