Laughter has therapeutic value. If you need evidence, reserve a spot for the free, family-friendly comedy event this weekend at the Jewish Community Center in Whitefish Bay.
It’s called “Humor, Health & Hope,” and it’s aimed at cancer survivors and their families.
From the web: “You’ll find our program is designed with something for everyone – men, women, children, family and friends. From support services such as Family and Friends group and Kid Support™ to Healthy Lifestyles activities such as stress reduction, Tai Chi and Zumba, you are invited participate, without charge, and take from the program what you need.”
Among the plans is a 6 p.m. performance by funny guy/juggler Scott Burton (who also is a cancer survivor) and Dave Coulier (above), the stand-up, impressionist, television host and actor best known for playing Joey on the TV sitcom “Full House.”
The program runs from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 9, at 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
For more information and to make reservations, please click here for Gilda’s Club Southeastern Wisconsin. (Gilda Radner, an original cast member of “Saturday Night Live” died of ovarian cancer in 1989. Her husband, Gene Wilder, is a Milwaukee native.)