[Hopespringpcsg] FW: Here is what's happening remotely at HopeSpring this week

Mon Apr 13 08:51:48 EDT 2020

Hi all:

See below for the weekly e-newsletter from HopeSpring.

Note that PCCN W-W support is available by email at  <mailto:info at pccn-waterloo-wellington.ca> info at pccn-waterloo-wellington.ca or by calling our answering service at 226-240-9264.

Take care & stay healthy.

Glen

From: Katy at HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre 
Sent: April 13, 2020 7:00 AM
To: Glen <glen46nor at gmail.com>
Subject: Here is what's happening remotely at HopeSpring this week

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Dear Glen,

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Update: Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program has updated their programs and services that are currently available. Please view the  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=c2b43a6598&e=ece80c31c3> Waterloo Wellington Cancer Program Communiqué for details. 

While Wheels of Hope has suspended their program, Grand River Regional Cancer Centre is utilizing taxis. To read their update, please visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=6940cc259f&e=ece80c31c3> Transportation Update Communiqué. If you have questions, please contact your social worker or oncologist. 

While we have paused in-person appointments, we continue to offer  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=1c5376daed&e=ece80c31c3> post-mastectomy camisoles to women who are about to have a mastectomy or have recently undergone the surgery. 

Are you looking for fabric caps? We continue offer  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=78bb8cce93&e=ece80c31c3> fabric caps to women losing their hair due to cancer treatment.

Are you looking for a wig? We continue to offer  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=fb20b57f7a&e=ece80c31c3> wigs to women losing their hair due to cancer treatment.

To view our wigs and fabric caps, or to request a wig, fabric cap or post-mastectomy camisole, please call 519-742-4673 or email  <mailto:volunteer at hopespring.ca> volunteer at hopespring.ca so we can arrange no-contact delivery. 

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HopeSpring staff continue to work from home. To reach us, please call 519-742-4673 and leave a message. We will respond. You can reach us by emailing:  <mailto:concierge at hopespring.ca> concierge at hopespring.ca, <mailto:volunteer at hopespring.ca>  volunteer at hopespring.ca and  <mailto:executivedirector at hopespring.ca> executivedirector at hopespring.ca. 

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Do you know someone affected by cancer or someone who has been recently diagnosed who could use some of these resources? Please forward this email message to them and ask them to  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=4863c037ab&e=ece80c31c3> Subscribe. 

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COVID-19 Update - Caring for our community. An  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=c58fc2c869&e=ece80c31c3> update from HopeSpring's President of the Board of Directors. 

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Check out this video that shows you how to put on your wig, featuring Nohelia. 

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As April marks Cancer Awareness Month (and our birthday!) we continue to provide  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=7c65fcbbe9&e=ece80c31c3> cancer care counselling through the phone and through video conferencing. To do this, we’ve had to buy software and equipment. We’d love your support to ensure that anyone affected by cancer can continue to receive counselling support in this time of uncertainty. To donate, please use the green button below: 

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Check out  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=71eaea9150&e=ece80c31c3> this lovely video KW Support Local made by Tia and Andy featuring HopeSpring. Thank you to Tia and Andy for your great work! 

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Please register for all programs by calling 519-742-4673.

Monday, April 13 - Closed for Easter

Tuesday, April 14
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=f25ea78335&e=ece80c31c3> Cambridge Women's Support Group: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.- via Zoom
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=3e9e0696f5&e=ece80c31c3> Cambridge Gentle Yoga with Tammy: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - via Zoom
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=8dbeb1be2f&e=ece80c31c3> Waterloo Women's Support Group: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - via Zoom
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=3be9f32159&e=ece80c31c3> Qi Gong: 7:45 - 9:15 p.m. - via Zoom

Wednesday, April 15
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=672750ee55&e=ece80c31c3> Men's Support Group with Shawn: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom

Thursday, April 16
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=4ddab6d6a9&e=ece80c31c3> Cancer Care Counselling - via telephone or Zoom
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=1050acd921&e=ece80c31c3> Tai Chi with Judy: 10 - 11:30 a.m. via Zoom

*Please note that Relaxation Appointments between Monday, April 13 to 18 are paused. 

Here are some alternative programming you can participate in from home:
Cancer Specific:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=1dc295fec6&e=ece80c31c3> Princess Margaret Foundation Cancer Classes

COVID & Waterloo Region Specific:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=b1f9b17787&e=ece80c31c3> Waterloo Region Public Health Dashboard

Articles:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=0f0bacc37e&e=ece80c31c3> 20 Scientifically Backed Ways To De-Stress Right Now
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=3f43b36c01&e=ece80c31c3> Coronavirus Info; Specifically in regards to Cancer Population
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=c0a188f66b&e=ece80c31c3> Exercise During Cancer Treatment Info
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=555a3eb1e5&e=ece80c31c3> How to make your own face mask
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=7a5ad5e8f7&e=ece80c31c3> TED talk on Joy

Gentle Exercise:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=a13d8345ce&e=ece80c31c3> Angels Landing Yoga & Wellness
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=6a825326cd&e=ece80c31c3> CALM - meditation, mindfulness
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=315b783602&e=ece80c31c3> Inspire Health Meditation - Thursdays at 10:00 EDT.
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=de8dd23bb5&e=ece80c31c3> Mantra Meditation
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=49fe6d5d64&e=ece80c31c3> Meditation for Overcoming Anxiety
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=38309ad4da&e=ece80c31c3> Stay at Home Exercise Advice from an Oncologist
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=8585dc80ad&e=ece80c31c3> White Crane Online - Tai Chi and Qi Gong

Art:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=2103fb2baa&e=ece80c31c3> #CanadaPerforms - scheduled.
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=367af6f042&e=ece80c31c3> Captain Underpants and Dog Man author Dav Pilkey At Home
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=0bd3057f85&e=ece80c31c3> Social Art KW - art lessons on Facebook with Lisa.

Support: 
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=3efeeaab0b&e=ece80c31c3> Cancer Chat Canada - online cancer chat

Other:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=da65619a74&e=ece80c31c3> At Home with Kitchener Public Library - did you know they have resources to keep you company at home?
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=7f79426d96&e=ece80c31c3> Canadian Museum of History Virtual Tours
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=741a2970c5&e=ece80c31c3> CareMongering-KW: Kitchener-Waterloo Community Response to COVID 19 Facebook Group - care and assistance in Waterloo Region
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=238e13b572&e=ece80c31c3> Downloadable free colouring books
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=19cab77144&e=ece80c31c3> National Emergency Library
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=a7046a87d0&e=ece80c31c3> National Virtual Tours of Museums
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=3be9f8a616&e=ece80c31c3> National Museum of History Virtual Tours - US

Know of a great online resource? Share it with us by emailing  <mailto:concierge at hopespring.ca?subject=alternative%20online%20programming> concierge at hopespring.ca and we will add it to our list. 

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Are you a man with Prostate Cancer, a family member of someone with Prostate Cancer or a caregiver supporting someone with Prostate Cancer? The  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=28bf67664a&e=ece80c31c3> Prostate Cancer Canada Network Waterloo-Wellington chapter is here for you. While our in-person support group is paused, support is available by email at  <mailto:info at pccn-waterloo-wellington.ca> info at pccn-waterloo-wellington.ca or by calling our answering service at 226-240-9264. 

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Waterloo Wellington Self-Management has put together a list of free online programs that will help support your health. These programs include information about nutrition, chronic pain, meditation and other gentle exercise programs. You can view this list at  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=aefa8c03ab&e=ece80c31c3> Waterloo Wellington Self Management Free Online Programs. 

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Look Good Feel Better is now offering 2 online workshops you can participate from your home:

Skincare and Cosmetics workshop on Tuesday, April 14 at 1 pm, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. or April 21 at 1 pm. You only need to attend 1 date. To register visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=a4e682dd0e&e=ece80c31c3> lgfb.ca > Select Update on our Workshops > Register here > Skincare & Cosmetic Workshop.

Wig and Hair Alternatives workshop on Thursday, April 9 at 4 pm, April 16 at 4 pm or April 23 at 4 pm. You only need to attend 1 date. To register visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=5f2dfbe12e&e=ece80c31c3> lgfb.ca > Select Update on our Workshops > Register here > Wigs and Hair Alternatives Workshop. 

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