[Hopespringpcsg] FW: HopeSpring Weekly Newsletter for January 29

Mon Jan 29 08:55:23 EST 2018

Hi all:

See below for the HopeSpring weekly e-newsletter.

Take care,

Glen

From: HopeSpring [mailto:office=hopespring.ca at mail75.suw91.mcdlv.net] On Behalf Of HopeSpring

Subject: HopeSpring Weekly Newsletter for January 29

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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January Fundraising Goal

Thank you to everyone who continues to support HopeSpring. We're coming down to the end of our January goal of $21,000, having raised almost $11,000. We have a special thank you to Words Worth Books and their customers. 100% of the proceeds of every copy of Stewart McLean's Christmas at the Vinyl Cafe sold went to help those cancer patients and their families. They raised $2048! Thank you!

February 4 is  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=92a3a8d707&e=ece80c31c3> World Cancer Day. The theme of this year is "We Can, I Can". We can support those who are facing cancer. Can you give to support the world we do and give to HopeSpring on February 4th?

As always, donations are gratefully accepted at HopeSpring, or  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=58a72121ab&e=ece80c31c3> online at our website. We accept cash, cheque, and all major credit cards. 

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Can you help?

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

*	Stamps
*	Photocopy paper (letter-sized)
*	Labels ( <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=b33f1322b1&e=ece80c31c3> Avery 5160,  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=a8f0681299&e=ece80c31c3> 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. 

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Cambridge Gentle Yoga for Symptom Management

Excellent for those dealing with symptoms due to treatment

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.

Tuesday, Jan 23, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Cambridge Location: Studio, Chaplin Family YMCA, 250 Hespeler Rd

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Caregivers Workshop

New Date: February 3, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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!.

Saturday, Feb 3, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Yoga Room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (Back entrance) 

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Laughter Yoga

Real or not, your body benefits from the laughter

Laughter Yoga is a practice which combines yoga breathing and laughter exercises. The fun and gentle activity boosts the immune system and stimulates the brain to produce endorphins - feel good hormones. Whether your laughter is real or not, your body will get the benefits of this wonderful program. It's great for all ages and stages of recovery including family and caregivers.

Tuesday, Jan 30, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Yoga room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (Back entrance) 

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Healing Journey One - Coping with Cancer Stress

Great for everyone facing 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)

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Healing Journey Two - Skills for Healing

Last call - starting this week!

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, Feb 1 to Mar 8, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Program room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (Back entrance)

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Look Good, Feel Better Workshop

For women in the first year of a 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: Heritage Room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (Back entrance)

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Waterloo Meditation

Learn mindfulness exercises to help your stress

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, Jan 31, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Yoga room, Waterloo Inn, 475 King St N (Back entrance)

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Men's Program

Men supporting men

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, Jan 31, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Program room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (Back entrance)

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Nutritional Grocery Store Tour for Healthy Eating

This Wednesday at the Laurentian Zehrs

Come join registered in-store dietitian Heidi at the Zehrs Laurentian 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, Jan 31, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Kitchener Location: Zehrs Laurentian, 750 Ottawa St S

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Strategies for Living with Fatigue

Manage 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) 

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