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

Mon Apr 20 09:53:12 EDT 2020

Hi all:

See below for the HopeSpring weekly e-newsletter.

Take care & stay well.

Glen

From: Katy at HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre 
Sent: April 20, 2020 6:31 AM
To: Glen <glen46nor at gmail.com>
Subject: Here is what's happening remotely at HopeSpring this week

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Dear Glen,
This is what's happening remotely at HopeSpring this week. 

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Meet our staff, working away at home at this time.  Pictured (clockwise from the bottom left photo):
Jane - Executive Director,
Jenn - Concierge,
Amy - Cancer Care Counsellor,
Katy - Marketing,
Mary Lou - Social Media,
Nohelia - Concierge and Volunteer Co-ordinator,
Shawn - President, Board of Directors.

We are here to help you!

We are looking for people who can donate fabric face masks for cancer patients. We will take them to the patients with no contact drop off. We can also pick them up from your front door as we are working remotely and the office is not open at the moment. If you know of someone making masks that they would be willing to donate, please contact  <mailto:concierge at hopespring.ca?subject=Fabric%20masks> concierge at hopespring.ca.

Masks can also be dropped off to the front lobby of the <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=1a276da00e&e=ece80c31c3>  Inn of Waterloo, 475 King Street North, Waterloo, Ontario. 

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Sample mask.

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As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, we thank each and every volunteer for their hard work all year around.

To our volunteers, thank you for keeping HopeSpring going by supporting our members! We couldn't run our organization without your vital contributions! From event and admin support to providing programs to our members, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts! 

 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=3048fa9ab7&e=ece80c31c3> Read Our Thank You Letter To Our Volunteers From Shawn President, Board of Directors 

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You're invited to Giving Tuesday Now on Tuesday, May 5. Watch our social media feeds leading up to May 5 for details. 

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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=3e5b414d58&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=49ee6c7617&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=be86510b9e&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=ee077cc992&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=f2dde9f0db&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=b07cef500e&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=06bee8210c&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=328f752fbf&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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Please register for all programs by calling 519-742-4673.

Monday, April 20
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=5653cf26f7&e=ece80c31c3> Cancer Care Counselling - via telephone or Zoom
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=11cbf21b4c&e=ece80c31c3> Yoga for Cancer Recovery with Marilyn: 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. via Zoom

Tuesday, April 21
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=e48cd943df&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=eb945f62da&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=6d57a05547&e=ece80c31c3> Qi Gong: 7:45 - 9:15 p.m. - via Zoom

Thursday, April 23
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=454ca72bd2&e=ece80c31c3> Cancer Care Counselling - via telephone or Zoom
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=eb5abe75f8&e=ece80c31c3> Tai Chi with Judy: 10 - 11:30 a.m. via Zoom

*Please note that all Relaxation Appointments 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=399529b341&e=ece80c31c3> Princess Margaret Foundation Cancer Classes

COVID & Waterloo Region Specific:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=9268ef7647&e=ece80c31c3> Waterloo Region Public Health Dashboard

Articles:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=6be4ad96c4&e=ece80c31c3> 20 Scientifically Backed Ways To De-Stress Right Now
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=0083e3f10b&e=ece80c31c3> Coronavirus Info; Specifically in regards to Cancer Population
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=d691192aea&e=ece80c31c3> Exercise During Cancer Treatment Info
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=9b1245e424&e=ece80c31c3> How to make your own face mask
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=ac5187dce6&e=ece80c31c3> How to stay physically and mentally healthy during COVID19

Gentle Exercise:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=fe89f5b85b&e=ece80c31c3> A Little Dose of Happy - Meditation
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=ae08b31d43&e=ece80c31c3> Angels Landing Yoga & Wellness
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=ee50bcc16c&e=ece80c31c3> CALM - meditation, mindfulness
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=2f3ce11c06&e=ece80c31c3> Gentle Bed Yoga for People With Cancer
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=1e99040c34&e=ece80c31c3> Gentle Chair Yoga
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=45b2ba2387&e=ece80c31c3> Inspire Health Meditation - Thursdays at 10:00 EDT.
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=2a6cf1b5bb&e=ece80c31c3> Meditation for Overcoming Anxiety
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=d4e67bd5f6&e=ece80c31c3> Stay at Home Exercise Advice from an Oncologist
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=a8e82b833d&e=ece80c31c3> White Crane Online - Tai Chi and Qi Gong

Art:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=5689faf1dc&e=ece80c31c3> #CanadaPerforms - scheduled.
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=9f17be2277&e=ece80c31c3> Captain Underpants and Dog Man author Dav Pilkey At Home
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=bfc1983c14&e=ece80c31c3> Social Art KW - art lessons on Facebook with Lisa.

Support: 
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=2d0b7bd94a&e=ece80c31c3> Cancer Chat Canada - online cancer chat

Other:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=32413e4846&e=ece80c31c3> Anne Frank House
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=039709c49a&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=4f3618250a&e=ece80c31c3> Canadian Museum of History Virtual Tours
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=e39b6a0ab4&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=f52c328c7e&e=ece80c31c3> Downloadable free colouring books
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=94cefcff58&e=ece80c31c3> Louvre Museum (France)
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=80e2ea7a9a&e=ece80c31c3> The Met Museum 360 Project

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=5dd2b3770e&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=d1ae0cfc92&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 21 at 1 pm.To register visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=fa745463fc&e=ece80c31c3> lgfb.ca > Select Update on our Workshops > Register here > Skincare & Cosmetic Workshop.

Wig and Hair Alternatives workshop on Thursday, April 23 at 4 pm. To register visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=494d2f17c9&e=ece80c31c3> lgfb.ca > Select Update on our Workshops > Register here > Wigs and Hair Alternatives Workshop. 

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The next Virtual Living With Loss session is Wednesday, April 22 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. To register,  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=0f47f768ba&e=ece80c31c3> please visit Virtual Living With Loss.

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HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre

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