[Hopespringpcsg] Fwd: HopeSpring Weekly Newsletter for April 24

Mon Apr 24 10:46:29 EDT 2017

Hi all
See note below.
Thx.
Glen
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From: "HopeSpring" <office at hopespring.ca>
Date: Apr 24, 2017 05:30
Subject: HopeSpring Weekly Newsletter for April 24
To: "Glen" <glen46nor at gmail.com>
Cc:

Your weekly update of HopeSpring *FREE *workshops & special events
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> Hello Glen
> Here's your weekly reminder of upcoming workshops, programs & special
> events at HopeSpring.
>
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> *Update on our fundraising goal*
> *Halfway there! You've raised over $50,000! *Thank you for your donations
> and support!
>
> Please continue to encourage your friends, family, coworkers and wider
> social networks to help support the work here at HopeSpring. Donations may
> continue to be made through our CanadaHelps
> <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=d94c70664e&e=ece80c31c3>,
> in person at 16 Andrew Street, Unit 2, Kitchener, ON N2H 5R2, or call
> 519-742-4673 <(519)%20742-4673> to make a donation by credit card.
> *Can you help?* *Thank you* to those who were so generous with previous
> requests. This week, we're looking for:
>
>    - Stamps (just regular Canadian ones)
>
> If you can help, please feel free to bring it to our front desk volunteer.
> If you have any questions, please call Linda at 519-742-1544 ext 103
> <(519)%20742-1544>
>
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>
> *Women's Support Group*
>
> *You don't have to do this alone*
>
> Support among the group is offered, tips are shared and strategies for
> coping discussed.  A wide range of on top of mind topics are discussed each
> week including everyday life events, past, present or future. Come discuss
> concerns about your future cancer treatments, eating problems and
> relationship issues.  The group is warm and friendly and a good social
> circle for women with cancer.
>
> *Tuesday, Apr 25, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. *
> *Cambridge Location:* Wayne McMichael Room, Chaplin Family YMCA, 250
> Hespeler Rd
> *Register online
> <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=0fdcb04a44&e=ece80c31c3>
> * *or **call us at 519-742-4673 <(519)%20742-4673> for more information
> or to sign up.*
>
> <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=6d44db2fce&e=ece80c31c3>
>
> *Healing Journey Two*
>
> *Summer session starting May 4*
>
> The Healing Journey is a comprehensive two-level coping skills program
> that provides emotional support, coping strategies and oppportunities to
> network with others. Delivered by experienced professionals, the Healing
> Journey is a wide-ranging program that includes both small-and-large-group
> formats, opportunities for discussion and cancer and its impact,
> demonstration and practice of proving coping strategies and discussion of
> the spiritual dimensions of cancer.
>
> This is six week program. Commitment to attend all six sessions is
> required. Healing Journey Two is a natural progression from Healing Journey
> One. *You are required to have completed Healing Journey One to register
> for this program.* Join us for the next level of your healing journey.
>
> *Wednesdays, May 4 to Jun 8, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. *
> *Kitchener Location:* 16 Andrew St, Kitchener
> *Register online
> <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=134018caef&e=ece80c31c3>
> * *or **call us at 519-742-4673 <(519)%20742-4673> for more information
> or to sign up.*
>
> <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=bf6a039563&e=ece80c31c3>
>
> *Kitchener Meditation*
>
> *A weekly pause*
>
> Meditation has been used as a means to achieve healthy thought management
> by exercising control over thoughts and emotions. In this group program,
> cancer patients and caregivers are taught mindfulness meditation exercises
> and are encouraged to practice them at home to the greatest extent possible
> based on interest and health. This program is especially suited to members
> who are trying meditation for the first time.
>
> *Wednesday, Apr 26, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. *
> *Kitchener Location:* 16 Andrew St
> *Register online
> <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=d22f8f3bf6&e=ece80c31c3>
> * *or **call us at 519-742-4673 <(519)%20742-4673> for more information
> or to sign up.*
>
> <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=a06d724a46&e=ece80c31c3>
>
> *Qi Gong*
>
> *Last class until September 12*
>
> This is a group coping-skills program that provides a community for cancer
> patients and caregivers to meet with one another and share in group
> movement exercise. Qi Gong is a traditional Chinese system of health
> preservation that combines movement, meditation and breathing exercises to
> promote emotional, spiritual and physical well-being. Its gentle nature and
> easy-to-learn movements make it ideally suited for patients who are in
> treatment and feeling ill.
>
> *Tuesday, Apr 25, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. *
> *Kitchener Location:* 16 Andrew St
> *Register online
> <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=b3b8c5b277&e=ece80c31c3>
> * *or **call us at 519-742-4673 <(519)%20742-4673> for more information
> or to sign up.*
>
> <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=503554daa3&e=ece80c31c3>
>
> *Strategies for Living with Fatigue*
>
> *Deal with the fatigue related to cancer*
>
> This workshop is designed to help you understand cancer related fatigue
> and its causes. You will learn how you can use practical strategies for
> managing your day to day cancer related fatigue and the importance of
> maintaining a basic level of activity.
>
> *Tuesday, May 10, 1:00-2:30 p.m. *
> *Kitchener Location:* 16 Andrew St
> *Register online
> <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=d5d40b00a8&e=ece80c31c3>
> * *or **call us at 519-742-4673 <(519)%20742-4673> for more information
> or to sign up.*
>
> <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=39efa72130&e=ece80c31c3>
>
> *The Financial Cost of Cancer: Exploring Possibilities*
>
> *How to manage the costs*
>
> Come learn what financial options are available to help you! In this
> workshop you will receive an overview of the income maintenance programs
> and drug coverage options available to you. Applications for benefits will
> be available at the workshop. *Only those who have been a patient or have
> a family member at GRRCC can be registered at this time*.
>
> *Wednesday, May 3, 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. *
> *Kitchener Location:* Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, 835 King St W
> *Register online
> <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=78c2c41c7c&e=ece80c31c3>
> * *or **call us at 519-742-4673 <(519)%20742-4673> for more information
> or to sign up.*
>
> <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=7b1e7d5684&e=ece80c31c3>
>
> *Under 45 Women's Support Group*
>
> *Professionally facilitated peer support *
>
> Support among the group is offered, tips are shared and strategies for
> coping discussed.  A wide range of on top of mind topics are discussed each
> week including everyday life events, past, present or future. Come discuss
> concerns about your future cancer treatments, eating problems and
> relationship issues.  The group is warm and friendly and a good social
> circle for women with cancer.
>
> *Tuesday, May 2, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. *
> *Kitchener Location:* 16 Andrew St
> *Register online
> <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=23a2faa6b7&e=ece80c31c3>
> * *or **call us at 519-742-4673 <(519)%20742-4673> for more information
> or to sign up.*
>
> <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=bf852a08e0&e=ece80c31c3>
>
> *Laughter Yoga*
>
> *Laugh and feel better*
>
> Laughter Yoga is a practice which combines yoga breathing and laughter
> exercises. The fun and gentle activity boosts the immune system and
> stimulates the brain to produce endorphins - *feel good* hormones.
> Whether your laughter is real or not, your body will get the benefits of
> this wonderful program. It's great for all ages and stages of recovery
> including family and caregivers.
>
> *Wednesday, Apr 25, 6:00-7:00 p.m. *
> *Kitchener Location:* 16 Andrew St
> *Register online
> <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=43fdde3c4a&e=ece80c31c3>
> * *or **call us at 519-742-4673 <(519)%20742-4673> for more information
> or to sign up.*
>
> <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=86a8b10a2a&e=ece80c31c3>
>
> *Thursday Gentle Yoga for Symptom Management*
>
> *Reminder - no Yoga Thursday April 27 - returns May 4*
>
> This is a gentle yoga to help exercise control over physical and emotional
> well-being by combining movements, breathing, stretching, body poses and
> meditation practice. This program is specifically for patients who have
> significant adverse physical symptoms (e.g., pain, instability, mobility
> problems due to surgery) that requires an especially gentle style of yoga
> that can be modified to each member's needs. The primary objective of this
> type of yoga session is symptom relief.
>
> *For the summer months, Thursday Yoga will be every 2nd week starting May
> 4*
>
> *Thursday, May 4, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. *
> *Kitchener Location:* 16 Andrew St, Kitchener
> *Register online
> <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=69c4434257&e=ece80c31c3>
> * *or **call us at 519-742-4673 <(519)%20742-4673> for more information
> or to sign up.*
>
> <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=a9bc8d3b41&e=ece80c31c3>
>
> *Zen-Tangling*
>
> *Unlock your creativity*
>
> Zen-tangling acts as an "artistic meditation" which increases focus,
> creativity, autonomy, and intrinsic well-being. Tangling is an easy,
> relaxing , and fun way to create images by drawing or colouring structured
> patterns.  No experience is necessary! If you can hold a pencil, you can
> create your own beautiful and intricate image.
>
> *Wednesday, Apr 27, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. *
> *Kitchener Location:* 16 Andrew St, Kitchener
> *Register online
> <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=6b31b1d4c0&e=ece80c31c3>
> * *or **call us at 519-742-4673 <(519)%20742-4673> for more information
> or to sign up.*
> ...
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