[Hopespringpcsg] FW: HopeSpring Weekly Newsletter for March 5

Mon Mar 5 09:00:43 EST 2018

Hi all:

See below for the HopeSpring weekly e-newsletter.

Take care,

Glen

From: HopeSpring [mailto:office=hopespring.ca at mail44.suw91.mcdlv.net] On Behalf Of HopeSpring
Sent: March 5, 2018 8:32 AM
To: Glen
Subject: HopeSpring Weekly Newsletter for March 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. 

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February Fundraising Goal

We closed out February at $15,406. An extra special thank you to Kitchener Waterloo Women's Recreational Hockey League for their generous donation. Our community coming together and supporting those facing cancer is always inspirational.

Donations are gratefully accepted at HopeSpring, or  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=db2c0f4eb5&e=ece80c31c3> online at our website. We accept cash, cheque, and all major credit cards. 

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Eat Smart, Be Well

Tickets for our April 19 fundraising event are now available!

Eat Smart, Be Well, a HopeSpring fundraiser is a community event featuring keynote speaker  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=dff5a05dfe&e=ece80c31c3> Jean LaMantia, a cancer survivor, Registered Dietitian, and author of The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide and Cookbook. 

Jean shares her inspirational story of beating cancer and the importance of credible nutrition. Educating audiences on how to research their food choices carefully and empowering consumers.

In this interactive session, Jean will introduce you to two websites that cover the same topic. See if you can spot which one is providing facts and which one is fiction.  Jean will highlight for you the rules to use in your internet searches to help you determine what’s credible and what’s not.   

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Also included are door prizes, draws, and a silent auction.

Please share with your friends and families!

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Can you help?

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

We still need: 

*	Stamps

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

Open Reiki appointment in Cambridge - 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.

Friday, Mar 9, 10:15 a.m.
Cambridge Location: Physiotherapy room, Chaplin Family YMCA, 250 Hespeler Rd (back entrance, 2nd floor)

Call us at 519-742-4673 for more information or to sign up.

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Cambridge Meditation

Excellent for those trying meditation for the first time

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 tim

Thursday, Mar 8, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cambridge Location: Multi-Purpose Rm 4, Chaplin Family YMCA, 250 Hespeler Rd

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Chair Yoga

The benefits of yoga without the need to get all the way to the floor

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, or standing using a chair for support featuring the many benefits of regular yoga such as gentle stretching, breathing, and visualization. There is no need to get down on the floor, is good for those with knee, hip, and/or back limitations and is available to patients, family members, and caregivers.

Thursday, Mar 8, 6:30 - 7:30 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

Start here on your cancer journey

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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Body Image and Self Esteem

Improving body image to improve 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, Mar 19, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Program room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (back entrance)

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Look Good, Feel Better Workshop

Next week!

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, Mar 14, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Waterloo Location: Heidelberg Room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (Back Entrance)

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Qi Gong

Ideal 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, Mar 6, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Yoga Room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (back entrance)

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Wednesday Women's Support Group

A supportive circle for women facing cancer

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.

Wednesday, Mar 7, 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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The Financial Cost of Cancer: Exploring Possibilities

This Wednesday at the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre

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, Mar 7, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kitchener Location: Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, 835 King S W

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