[Hopespringpcsg] FW: HopeSpring Weekly Newsletter for February 5

Mon Feb 5 11:13:22 EST 2018

Hi all: See below for HopeSpring weekly e-newsletter.
Thx.
Glen
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From: HopeSpring
Sent: February 5, 2018 8:30 AM
To: Glen
Subject: HopeSpring Weekly Newsletter for February 5

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. 

February Fundraising Goal
We're starting a brand new month. Thank you to everyone who supported HopeSpring in January. We didn't manage to hit our January goal of $21,000, but we were the recipients of a number of great-hearted donors and third party events.

Be sure to check out the HopeSpring Boutique this month!  We have a gorgeous crocheted blanket in a Valentine's Day draw (tickets are $1 each or 10 for $5, draw date is Tuesday February 13 at 5 p.m.). Need a little something for your sweetheart? We have really cute handmade knit and crocheted teddy bears, $5 each for the month of February. Are they a little more techie? Or are you finding your phone battery dies when you are out and about? Check out the pocket power packs, only $10!

And as always, donations are gratefully accepted at HopeSpring, or online at our website. We accept cash, cheque, and all major credit cards. 

Open Appointments
Therapeutic Touch appointments - 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. Appointments are 45 minutes in length.

Wednesday, Feb 7, 7:00 & 7:45 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Relaxation room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (Back entrance)
Call us at 519-742-4673 for more information or to sign up.

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

We desperately need: 
• Stamps
• Labels (Avery 5160, Avery 5366)
• 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. 

Cambridge Meditation
Stress management tools in a stress free environment

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, Feb 8, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cambridge Location: Multi Purpose Rm 4, Chaplin Family YMCA, 250 Hespeler Rd
Register online or call us at 519-742-4673 for more information or to sign up.

Look Good Feel Better Workshop
For women in the first year of a cancer 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, Feb 14, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Waterloo Location: Heidelberg room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (Back entrance) 
Register online or call us at 519-742-4673 for more information or to sign up.

Strategies for Living with Fatigue
Managing your day to day 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, Feb 7, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Program room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (Back entrance) 
Register online or call us at 519-742-4673 for more information or to sign up.

Body Image and Self Esteem
Explore the impact of negative body image on 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, Feb 12, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Program room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (Back entrance)
Register online or call us at 519-742-4673 for more information or to sign up.

Healing Journey One - Coping with Cancer Stress
A great first step when dealing with a diagnosis

The Healing Journey 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 is a four-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, Mar 21 to Apr 11, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Program room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (Back entrance)
Register online or call us at 519-742-4673 for more information or to sign up.

The Financial Cost of Cancer: Exploring Possibilities
At Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, learn options available to 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, Feb 7, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kitchener Location: Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, 835 King St W
Register online or call us at 519-742-4673 for more information or to sign up.

Qi Gong
Gentle exercise that's great for those in treatment

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, Feb 6, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Yoga room, Waterloo Inn, 475 King St N (Back entrance)
Register online or call us at 519-742-4673 for more information or to sign up.

Please check our website for a full schedule
of programs & activities available this week

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