[Hopespringpcsg] FW: HopeSpring Weekly Newsletter for October 2

Mon Oct 2 08:50:42 EDT 2017

Hi all:

Plse see the HopeSpring e-newsletter below.

Thx.

Glen

From: HopeSpring [mailto:office=hopespring.ca at mail124.sea61.rsgsv.net] On Behalf Of HopeSpring
Sent: October 2, 2017 8:30 AM
To: Glen
Subject: HopeSpring Weekly Newsletter for October 2

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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Closed for Thanksgiving

Just a reminder that HopeSpring will be closed Saturday, October 7 and Monday, October 9 for Thanksgiving.We wish all our community a wonderful long weekend. We will be open with normal hours on Tuesday, October 10 at 9 am.

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Reminder

We are now in our new location at the Inn of Waterloo at 475 King St N. The HopeSpring main entrance will be at the back of the Inn, with those who need an accessible entrance free to use the Inn's main doors.

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September Fundraising Goal

We achieved our September fundraising goal! Thank you to everyone who supported HopeSpring and special thanks to the  <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=84c98c8926&e=ece80c31c3> 100 Women Who Care Waterloo Region for their donation last night of $20,000!

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We appreciate all your support. Donations are always gratefully accepted through our  <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=4e3142e729&e=ece80c31c3> CanadaHelps, or calling in 519-742-4673 to make a donation by credit card or in person.

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Can you help?

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

*	K-cups (popular ones are medium and light roasts, along with vanilla and hazelnut flavours)

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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Cambridge Women's Support Group & Gentle Yoga for Symptom Management

New Room Locations in the Chaplin Family YMCA

Women's Support 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.

Gentle Yoga for Symptom Management: 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.

Women's Support Group
Tuesday, Oct 3, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cambridge Location: Multi Purpose 1, Chaplin Family YMCA, 250 Hespeler Rd (main level, at the back of the gym)

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Gentle Yoga for Symptom Management
Tuesday, Oct 3, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Cambridge Location: Studio, Chaplin Family YMCA, 250 Hespeler Rd (main level)

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Body Image and Self-Esteem

Strategies for developing a healthy body image

Body image involves the way we think and feel about our bodies. Cancer can change the way we look and how we experience our bodies both physically and emotionally. It can impact the way the body functions, leave scars, make you lose your hair, and cause changes in moods and energy levels. These changes can have an impact on our self-esteem. In this workshop, we will explore the impact of a negative body image on self-esteem of a negative body image on self-esteem and identify strategies to assist you in developing a healthy body image. If you have concerns or questions about your body image, this workshop will allow you to talk openly with a healthcare professional.

Monday, Oct 16, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Program room, Inn of Waterloo, Back entrance 475 King St N

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Healing Journey 1: Coping with Cancer Stress

Starting in 2 weeks - a great place to start your cancer journey

The Healing Journey is a comprehensive 2-level coping skills program that provides emotional support, coping strategies and opportunities 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 four-week week program. Commitment to attend all four sessions is required. The Healing Journey One is a good starter program for new members. Let us help you in your healing journey.

Wednesdays, Oct 18 - Nov 8, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. 
Waterloo Location: Program room, Inn of Waterloo, Back entrance, 75 King St N

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Look Good Feel Better

Next week! For women in the first year of their cancer experience

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, Oct 11, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Waterloo Location: Heidelberg room, Inn of Waterloo, Back entrance, 475 King St N

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Men's Program

For men facing cancer

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, Oct 11, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Program room, Inn of Waterloo, Back entrance, 475 King St N

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Nutritional Grocery Store Tour for Healthy Eating

Join registered in-store dietitian Cindy for this informative tour

Come join the registered in-store dietitian at the Zehrs Conestoga Mall 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, Oct 11, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Zehrs Conestoga Mall, 555 Davenport Rd

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Strategies for Living with Fatigue

Tools to manage your cancer-related fatigue

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, Oct 18, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. 
Waterloo Location: Program room, Inn of Waterloo, Back entrance, 475 King St N

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The Financial Cost of Cancer: Exploring Possibilities

There are options for you

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, Oct 4, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Kitchener Location: Grand River Regional Cancer Center, 835 King St W

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Yoga for Cancer Recovery

No Class October 10

Returns Wednesday, Oct 17, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. 
Waterloo Location: Yoga room, Inn of Waterloo, Back entrance 475 King St N

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HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre

16 Andrew St.

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Kitchener, ON N2H 5R2 

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