[Hopespringpcsg] FW: HopeSpring Weekly Newsletter for May 8

Mon May 8 08:39:08 EDT 2017

Hi all:

See HopeSpring weekly newsletter below.

Thx.

Glen

From: HopeSpring [mailto:office=hopespring.ca at mail87.sea21.rsgsv.net] On Behalf Of HopeSpring
Sent: May 8, 2017 8:31 AM
To: Glen
Subject: HopeSpring Weekly Newsletter for May 8

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

You've raised $62,000! Getting closer every week to our goal of $100,000. 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  <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=3c8b60f734&e=ece80c31c3> our CanadaHelps, in person at 16 Andrew Street, Unit 2, Kitchener, ON N2H 5R2, or call 519-742-4673 to make a donation by credit card.

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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 

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Open Massage appointment

First come first served - Patients must have authorization from their oncologist

Imagine a place where pressure is felt only during a massage! A traditional massage is given by a Registered Massage Therapist to reduce both anxiety and stress. Our massage therapy is now being offered to both patients and caregivers. Patients will be asked to get a signed authorization from their oncologist. Caregivers will be asked to complete a medical form on their first visit.

Wednesday, May 10, 10:30 a.m.
Kitchener Location: 16 Andrew St

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Cambridge Meditation

A restful pause to 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, May 11, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
Cambridge Location: Wayne McMichael Room, Chaplin Family YMCA, Cambridge

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Art Expression

No experience necessary

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, May 11, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. 
Kitchener Location: 16 Andrew St, Kitchener

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Better Sleep

Classes start in two weeks

Having difficulty falling asleep at night? Do you wake during the night and struggle to get back to sleep? Do you wake feeling tired? Do you have troubles settling your busy brain at night?

This program provides an overview of what robs us of energizing sleep and presents strategies to decrease insomnia through effective sleep behaviours, setting realistic sleep goals, relaxing the body and resting a busy brain. Over this 5-week program, members will learn sleep strengthening behaviours and techniques that prepare the mind and body for a restful night.

Wednesdays, May 24 to Jun 21, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. 
Kitchener Location: 16 Andrew St

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Coping with Cancer Workshop

First steps with a cancer diagnosis

This one hour workshop is an introduction to the emotional, physiological, physical and practical issues faced by people diagnosed with cancer. In this workshop you will learn tips, supports and resources available to help you cope. Only those who have been a patient or have a family member at GRRCC can be registered at this time.

Wednesday, May 17, 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. 
Kitchener Location: Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, 835 King St W

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Healing Journey Two

Date change: May 11 to June 15 (1 week later)

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.

Thursdays, May 11 to Jun 15, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. 
Kitchener Location: 16 Andrew St, Kitchener

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Look Good Feel Better Workshop

This Wednesday! Spaces still available

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, May 10, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. 
Kitchener Location: 16 Andrew St

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Strategies for Living with Fatigue

Practical strategies for coping - this Wednesday

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.

Wednesday, May 10, 1:00-2:30 p.m. 
Kitchener Location: 16 Andrew St

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Friday Gentle Yoga for Symptom Management in Kitchener

Next class this Friday

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.

Reminder: No yoga this Thursday evening (May 11)

Friday, May 12, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. 
Kitchener Location: 16 Andrew St

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Mother's Day Draw

Draw Date: Friday May 12, 4 pm

A beautiful queen-sized hand-crocheted blanket donated. This cheery blanket will keep you comfy on these cool spring days and into the summer. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 and you can pay by cash, cheque or credit card.

Call us at 519-742-4673 for more information.

Canada 150 T-shirt fundraiser!

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Show your pride and help support HopeSpring!
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HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre

16 Andrew St.

Unit 2

Kitchener, ON N2H 5R2 

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