[Hopespringpcsg] FW: HopeSpring Weekly Newsletter for September 11

Mon Sep 11 08:50:47 EDT 2017

Hi all:

See HopeSpring e-newsletter below.

Thx.

Glen

From: HopeSpring [mailto:office=hopespring.ca at mail234.sea51.mcsv.net] On Behalf Of HopeSpring
Sent: September 11, 2017 8:30 AM
To: Glen
Subject: HopeSpring Weekly Newsletter for September 11

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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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 ended the first full week of September a quarter of the way to our September goal at $5,400. That is great news!  We are grateful to our board chair, Shuchanna, who ran her Triathlon Saturday, September 2 and is still accepting donations until the end of the month, and Andrew Hare for Andrew's Walk on Saturday, September 9.

We're also selling HBC Giving Day (September 15th!) tickets for $5 each, with the price of each ticket bought at HopeSpring coming directly to us.

We appreciate all your support. Donations are always gratefully accepted through our  <http://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=a886dffb1e&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: 

*	Paper shredder - preferably a crosscut, for security and privacy reasons.
*	UHT creamers or Coffeemate

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 Appointments

Three Reiki and two massage appointments available - first come, first served

Reiki is an ancient healing technique. It is a treatment in which healing energy is channeled from the practitioner to the patient who is sitting or lying quietly to enhance energy and reduce stress, pain, and fatigue. Reiki is a simple procedure, consisting of calm and concentrated touching, with the practitioner focusing on healing and giving energy to specific areas on the receiver's body.

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.

Reiki:
Wednesday, Sep 13, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sep 16, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Waterloo Location: 475 King St N - Back Entrance, Relaxation room

Massage:
Friday, Sep 15, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Waterloo Location: 475 King St N - Back Entrance, Relaxation room

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Look Good Feel Better

First session in our new location!

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, Sep 13, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Waterloo Location: 475 King St N, Inn of Waterloo, Back entrance, Heritage Room

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Cambridge Meditation

Calming skills for stress management

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, Sep 14, 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

Let your creativity flow

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, Sep 14, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Waterloo Location: 475 King St N, Inn of Waterloo, Back entrance, Yoga room

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Better Sleep

Tips for more effective rest

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, Sep 13 to Oct 11, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Waterloo Location: 475 King St N, Inn of Waterloo, Back entrance, Program room

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Body Image & Self Esteem - NEW!

New program about the impact of body image and our self-esteem

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 health care professional.

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

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Breast Cancer and Nutrition

At GRRCC, find the connections between breast cancer and what you eat

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, Sep 20, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Kitchener Location: Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, 835 King St W

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Caregivers Workshop

Learn the symptoms of compassion fatigue

This 2-hour interactive workshop is open to all caregivers of cancer patients. Sometimes caring for others comes at a cost to the caregiver. Do you have compassion fatigue? Come learn the symptoms, and how to use your own leisure repertoire to improve the quality of life for you and your loved one. Don't miss it!

Monday, Sep 25, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo Location: 475 King St N, Inn of Waterloo, Back entrance, Program room

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Qi Gong Returns!

This Tuesday!

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, Sep 12, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. 
Waterloo Location: 475 King St N, Inn of Waterloo, Back entrance, Yoga room

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Under 45 Women's Support Group

First session in the new location

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, Sep 19, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 
Waterloo Location: 475 King St N, Inn of Waterloo, Back entrance, Program room

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Thursday Gentle Yoga for Symptom Management 

Welcome back for the Fall Session!

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 require 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, Sep 14, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Waterloo Location: 475 King St N, Inn of Waterloo, Back entrance, Yoga room

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