[Hopespringpcsg] FW: HopeSpring Weekly Newsletter for July 10

Mon Jul 10 08:35:21 EDT 2017

Hi all:

See the HopeSpring weekly e- newsletter below.

Take care,

Glen

From: HopeSpring [mailto:office=hopespring.ca at mail30.atl31.mcdlv.net] On Behalf Of HopeSpring
Sent: July 10, 2017 8:30 AM
To: Glen
Subject: HopeSpring Weekly Newsletter for July 10

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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July Fundraising Goal

Our fundraising goal for July is $35,000 to cover this month's expenses.  Thanks to some amazing kids at St Mary's and YPI, we're well on our way towards this month's goal.  

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Can you help?

Thank you to those who were so generous with previous requests. We need: 

*	Tea kettle
*	Saran wrap
*	5x5 cm square gauze pads (for our first aid kit)
*	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. 

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Open Therapeutic Touch Appointment

First come First served

Therapeutic touch is a healing technique designed to help restore the body's natural and healthy flow of energy. The treatment delivered by a certified volunteer practitioner provides a relaxing experience and improved sense of well-being. Appointment is 45 minutes in length.

Wednesday, Jul 12, 7:45 p.m. 
Kitchener Location: 16 Andrew St

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Cambridge Meditation

A pause in your day, skills to relax for your week

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.

Thursday, Jul 13, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
Cambridge Location: Wayne McMichael Room, Chaplin Family YMCA, 250 Hespeler Rd

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Art Expression

Fun and an excellent stress relief workshop

This expressive arts group program provides a community for cancer patients to meet with one another and share in a creative artistic experience. In a safe and confidential setting, members will be instructed in the use of painting and forms of art to create their own pieces. Under the guidance of an Art Therapist, the use of imagery, colours and textures are used to help members identify and explore feelings and gain insights into their experience with cancer. No previous art experience is required.

Thursday, Jul 13, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. 
Kitchener Location: 16 Andrew St

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Look Good Feel Better

This Wednesday! For women in the first year of their diagnosis

This program is offered by the Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association Foundation. It is a coping skills workshop that helps women manage the appearance-related side-effects of treatment, such as hair loss and changes to skin tone.  Trained cosmeticians and hair replacement professionals teach skin care, cover-up and hair alternatives, and provide solutions for women to look good and feel better.  Participants are given a complimentary kit of cosmetics and personal care products for use at home.

Wednesday, July 12, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. 
Kitchener Location: 16 Andrew St

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Breast Cancer and Nutrition

Learning the connections between food and your cancer

In this program you will increase your knowledge related to the role of nutrition and breast cancer. Suggestions for dietary changes to help in the prevention and/or recurrence of breast cancer are covered. Other topics include the impacts of healthy eating and weight, supplements, alcohol, physical activity, phytoestrogens, organic foods, calcium and Vitamin D. Only those who have been a patient or have a family member at GRRCC can be registered at this time

Wednesday, Jul 19, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Kitchener Location: Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, 835 King St W

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Men's Program

Networking with men facing the same challenges - this week!

Come hang out with other guys who are going through cancer too! This program provides an opportunity for men who are patients in active or post treatment and caregivers to meet with each other for information gathering, networking, and conversation about their experience with cancer. Benefits of participating include increasing your overall well-being, gain information and reduce anxiety and depression. Take charge, gain confidence and become empowered. Registration required.

Wednesday, Jul 12, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. 
Kitchener Location: 16 Andrew St

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Nutritional Grocery Store Tour for Healthy Eating

Join Heidi at Zehrs Laurentian for this informative tour this Wednesday evening

Come join the registered in-store dietitian at the Zehrs Laurentian location for a food tour that will empower you to make healthier choices including eating solutions to deal with cancer side effects. Registration required.

Wednesday, Jul 12, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 
Kitchener Location: 16 Andrew St

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Women's Support Group Under 45

Be sure you're coming tomorrow for this great group

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, Jul 11, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 
Kitchener Location: 16 Andrew St

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Thursday and Friday Gentle Yoga for Symptom Management

Symptom relief while dealing with cancer

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.

Thursday, Jul 13, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Last Thursday class until September
Friday, Jul 14, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.  Only Friday class in July
Kitchener Location: 16 Andrew St

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ThrowBack Fitness at Northfield Racquet & Fitness Club

September 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Throwback Fitness is for everyone: beginner, intermediate, seriously-bendy, however you are. It's about bringing our energy together to help support those impacted by cancer.

Come dressed as one of your favourite fitness personalities or dressed in your favourite fitness gear from the 70's and the 80's!

Featuring Old School Aerobics, Zumba, Cycling, and Yoga with great music to keep you moving from the 70's and 80's!

Prizes for the best dressed male and female as well as many other great giveaways!

Come and support HopeSpring. Cancer doesn't care. Show that you do.

Advance Registration: $25 (HST Included)
Tickets at the door: $30 (HST Included)

Contact: Northfield Racquet and Fitness Club, 155 Northfield Drive W., Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 5J3 519 884-7020 ext 117

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