[Hopespringpcsg] FW: HopeSpring Weekly Newsletter for April 23

Mon Apr 23 09:02:52 EDT 2018

Hi all:

See below for the HopeSpring weekly e-newsletter.

Take care,

Glen

From: HopeSpring [mailto:office=hopespring.ca at mail80.suw91.mcdlv.net] On Behalf Of HopeSpring
Sent: April 23, 2018 8:31 AM
To: Glen
Subject: HopeSpring Weekly Newsletter for April 23

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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April Fundraising Goal

Thank you to everyone who came to our Eat Smart, Be Well event last Thursday evening and to Jean LaMantia for sharing her cancer fighting nutrition knowledge with us.   This month we have raised  $44,962 with one week to go.  

Our Mother's Day draw tickets are available for purchase.  Details below. You have a chance to win a Vincenzo's basket and two Esta Chocolate's gift boxes all lovely wrapped for Mother's day.

Donations are gratefully accepted at HopeSpring, or  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=28f61183cc&e=ece80c31c3> online at our website.  We accept cash, cheque and all major credit cards.    

Mother's Day Draws - May 5th

Tickets are available at HopeSpring or by phone if paying by credit card at 519-742-4673.

Vincenzo Gift Basket  - 3 for $20 or $10 each

Esta Chocolates Gift box (Large) - 3 for $20 or $10 each

Esta Chocolates Gift box (Small) - 4 for $10 or $5 each

Draw is on Friday May 5th at 4 p.m.    

Please share with your family and friends 

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Can you help?

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

We need more: 

*	K-Cups

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

Come discuss how cancer is impacting your daily life

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 24, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cambridge Location: Multi-Purpose Rm 4, Chaplin Family YMCA, 250 Hespeler Rd

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Art Expression 

Explore and gain insights into how cancer has impacted your life 

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. 

Saturday, May 5, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Yoga room, Inn of Waterloo 475 King St N (back entrance)

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Waterloo Meditation

 Learn how to exercise control over your thoughts and emotions

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 25, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Yoga room, Inn of Waterloo 475 King St N (back entrance)

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Mindfulness & Music for Caregivers - New!

New offering this summer for caregivers - Come meet Tessa!

Caregivers are welcome to join us in a space where we will discover the relaxing and rejuvenating powers of music and community. This workshop will guide caregivers through fun and enjoyable creative expression, relaxation and mindfulness techniques. No prior musical experience is required.

Wednesday May 2nd, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Yoga Room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (back entrance)

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Better Sleep 

Summer session starts May 9th

Have 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. 

Wednesday, May 9,16,23,30,Jun 6 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Yoga Room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (Back Entrance)

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Tuesday Women's Support Group 

Come learn tips and strategies for coping

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 24, 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Yoga Room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (Back entrance)

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Laughter Yoga 

A class that combines yoga breathing and laughter exercises

This program is great for all ages and stages of cancer recovery for both the patient, family members and caregivers.  

Tuesday, Apr 24th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Yoga Room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (Back entrance)

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Look Good Feel Better Workshop

Solutions provided by trained cosmeticians for women to look good and feel better 

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.  On line registration is required at lookgoodfeelbetter.ca. Select the HopeSpring or GRRCC location. 

Wednesday, May 9th, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Waterloo Location: 475 King St N (back entrance) Heidelberg room

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Men's Program

Come hang out with other guys who are going through cancer too!

This program provides an opportunity for men who are patients in active, post treatment or a caregiver 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,  Apr 25th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Program Room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (back entrance)

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Gentle Yoga for Symptom Management

The primary objective of this yoga session is symptom relief

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 a significant adverse physical symptom (e.g.pain, instability, mobility problems due to treatment) that requires an especially gentle style of yoga that can be modified to each member's needs.    

Monday, Apr 30th, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Waterloo Location: Yoga Room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (back entrance)

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Financial Cost of Cancer Workshop

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 2nd, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kitchener Location: Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, 835 King St W 

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