[Hopespringpcsg] FW: Here is what's happening at HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre thisweek!

Wed Oct 2 09:37:30 EDT 2019

 Hi all: See below for the weekly e-newsletter from HopeSpring.
Note the flyer for our October Speaker event.
Plan to attend.
Take care,
Glen

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Dear Glen,

Here is what's happening at HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre this week.

Thank you to everyone who supported and attended Jazz For Hope on Thursday, September 26. We had a great time! 

Cancer News
>From CTV Kitchener - UW researchers develop imaging tech that could ‘revolutionize’ cancer surgery. Some incredible research happening in our community!

Community Conversations
HopeSpring is holding community conversations about our programs and services. These community conversations are a way for us to share how we can help you and anyone else affected by cancer in our community. This will also be an opportunity for those who have used HopeSpring's programs and services to give valuable feedback about our programs and services.

Are you a Senior?
The Seniors session is on Friday, October 18 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Rockway Community Centre, Multipurpose Room, 1405 King Street East, Kitchener.

Located in Cambridge?
The Cambridge session is on Wednesday, October 23 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Langs Community Centre, Room E106, 1145 Concession Road, Cambridge.

To register for a session, please complete this registration form. Would you like to participate but unable to attend a session? You can participate bycompleting this survey.

To read The Waterloo Region article about our community conversations, please visitHopeSpring asking community for feedback. 

Thank you to theZonta Club of Kitchener-Waterloo for supporting our Wigs and Camisoles boutique. Your contributions directly support women in our community who are losing or lost their hair due to cancer treatment and your contributions ensure women about to undergo a mastectomy have a post-mastectomy to take to the hospital with them. Thank you!

Featured Programs:
Men's Support Group
Men, join us for the Men's Support Group. Whether you're a person affected by cancer or a caregiver, you're welcome! The Men's Support Group runs on Wednesday, October 2, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. To register, please visitMen's Support Group.

The Return of Water Yoga!
On Thursday, October 3 at 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. at Forest Heights Pool Water Yoga returns! To register, please visitWater Yoga.

Art Expression
Join us for Art Expression on Saturday, October 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To register, please visitArt Expression.

Planting For Hope
We are proud to offer Planting For Hope - a gardening session with Master Gardener Gary. OnSaturday, October 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. join Gary to plant Daffodils at HopeSpring outdoor space. In the spring, watch the Daffodils bloom outside HopeSpring. OnSaturday, October 26, we will be forcing Hyacinths in HopeSpring space. These Hyacinths should bloom in time for Christmas. To register, please visitPlanting For Hope. 

Look Good 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. This program is on Wednesday, October 9 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at HopeSpring. To register, please visitlookgoodfeelbetter.ca and select the HopeSpring location.

Tuesday, October 22 - PCCN W-W Annual Speaker Event

Prostate Cancer Canada Network Waterloo-Wellington is holding their Speaker Event on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Grand River Recreation Centre (Lyle Hallman Pool). All are welcome to attend - including caregivers! To register, please call HopeSpring at 519-742-4673 or complete thePCCN W-W Speaker Event form.

Early Birds! Waiting to buy your Holiday Tour of Homes Tickets? A few tickets are now available for purchase. The Holiday Tour of Homes is on
Friday, November 8 from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. and
Saturday, November 9 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

We will be unveiling the locations of the homes soon! To purchase tickets to the 18th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes, please visitEventbrite/HopeSpringCancerSupportCentre.

Are you affected by breast cancer? Tuesday, October 1 - ENCORE at the Guelph Y

You're invited to join a free exercise and educational program designed specifically for women who have had Breast Cancer at any time in their lives. In this supportive environment, women learn skills for life with and beyond cancer. They participate in ﬂoor and pool exercises and share their experiences with other women who truly understand.
ENCORE is an eight-week program. Each night we have a speaker and then participate in exercises designed specifically for women with breast cancer. ENCORE runs on Tuesday, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m at the Guelph Y. To register, please visitENCORE.

Here is our programming schedule for this week:
Monday, September 30
Cancer Care Counsellor: by appointment in Waterloo. Please call 519-742-4673 to book an appointment.
Caregivers Support Group: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in Waterloo

Tuesday, October 1
Women's Support Group: 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. in Cambridge
Yoga for Cancer Recovery: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m in Waterloo
Gentle Yoga for Symptom Management: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. in Cambridge
ENCORE: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Guelph Y
Women's Support Group evening session: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in Waterloo
Qi Gong: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Waterloo

Wednesday, October 2
Financial Cost of Cancer: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Kitchener at GRRCCC
Men's Support Group: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in Waterloo

Thursday, October 3
Cancer Care Counsellor: by appointment in Waterloo. Please call 519-742-4673 to book an appointment.
Water Yoga: 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. in Kitchener at Forest Heights Pool
Tai Chi: 10:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m. in Waterloo
Cancer: Thriving and Surviving: 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. in Kitchener at Stanley Park Community Centre
The Shift: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. in Waterloo

Saturday, October 5
Planting For Hope: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Waterloo
Art Expression: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Waterloo
Waterloo Region Myeloma Support Group: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in Kitchener at St. James-Rosemount United Church 

Upcoming Partner Events:
Bereaved Families of Ontario Midwestern Region presents Living with Loss

Living with Loss is an open, drop-in support group for adults (18+) grieving the death of a loved one. It's free to attend and no registration is required. For more information, call 519-603-0196.

Tuesday, October 1 - ENCORE at the Guelph Y

ENCORE is a free exercise and educational program designed speciﬁcally for women who have had Breast Cancer at any time in their lives. In this supportive environment, women learn skills for life with and beyond cancer. They participate in ﬂoor and pool exercises and share their experiences with other women who truly understand.

ENCORE is an eight-week program. Each night we have a speaker and then participate in exercises designed specifically for women with breast cancer. ENCORE runs on Tuesday, Sept 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m at the Guelph Y. To register, please visit ENCORE.

Saturday, October 5 - Waterloo Region Myeloma Support Group (WRMSG)

WRMSG is held on Saturday, October 5, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at St James-Rosemount United Church at 171 Sherwood Avenue, Kitchener, N2B 1K2. For more information or to register, please contact Susan or Juliette at waterlooregionsupport at myeloma.ca.

Waterloo Wellington Self-Management Program presents: Cancer: Thriving and Surviving Program

New Session Just Added! Cambridge - Friday, October 18, 25, Nov 1, Nov 8, 15, 22 at  Two Rivers Family Health Team in Cambridge from 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. 
St. Jacobs - Thursday, October 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 5 at Woolwich Community Health Centre in St. Jacobs from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
To register for this program, please visit Cancer: Thriving and Surviving (external link).
This is a 6-week workshop developed to help individuals who are cancer survivors to better manage their health and daily lives. This program includes highly interactive sessions focusing on building skills, where mutual support and success build confidence to manage your health, and maintain an active and fulfilling life. To register, please visitCancer: Thriving and Surviving. 

Our Website is a great resource!
Our website hosts more than just our program information. There are blogs, newsletters from our partners, information about volunteering and more. Make sure you check our website regularly. In the case of weather cancellations, we will post an update on our website. Be sure to use Internet Explorer 11, Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari to accessour website.

Prefer to register for programs over the telephone?
Please call 519-742-4673 and speak to one of our Concierges who can assist you.

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