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

Mon Jun 8 09:24:03 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: June 8, 2020 7:00 AM
To: Glen <glen46nor at gmail.com>
Subject: Here's what's happening this week at HopeSpring

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

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We wish those celebrating Pride this month a happy and safe Pride! 

A Note from Amy, Cancer Care Counsellor

I would like to share a practice with you that I do often and recommend to others. It is called Mindful Walking and is a practice which cultivates present moment awareness. Each day prepare yourself to take a mindful walk. What does this look like you might ask?

I invite you to choose one of your five senses before leaving your home and let that become the entire focus of your walk outside in nature - whether it is for 10 minutes, 20 minutes or perhaps even an hour. Gently bring yourself back to that sense whenever your thoughts or mind wanders.  As an example if you choose sight as the sense you will focus on, allow your eyes to take in the beauty of the sky, the lush greenness of the trees, the beautiful array of colours of the flowers you witness: allow nature to be your landscape.

Try this practice once a day to bring you greater awareness of the present moment, bring you back into your body, and allow you to be aware and conscious of each moment you experience on your walk

As the great teacher and Vietnamese monk, Thich Nhat Hahn said, "As you walk allow your feet to kiss the earth."

I hope you will enjoy this practice in the beautiful warm spring weather this week!

-Amy 

ICYMI:
CBC Kitchener-Waterloo recently reported about cancer care at Grand River Regional Cancer Centre in the time of COVID-19. This article highlights that HopeSpring is a life line to so many and cancer treatment continues to be delivered. Did you know that we have traveled over 2000 km to deliver wigs and camisoles for those in need?

To read the full article, please visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=d49c7f083b&e=ece80c31c3> How COVID-19 has changed region's cancer care. 

ICYMI:
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The Great Canadian Giving Challenge is now on!
During June, every $1 donation through CanadaHelps enters HopeSpring in a draw to win $20,000. Consider donating to support local cancer support. To help HopeSpring be entered to win $20,000, donate to  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=b66b26ba38&e=ece80c31c3> HopeSpring on CanadaHelps. 

ICYMI:
Are you located in Brant County and looking for fabric face masks? 

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The CareMongering-Brantford Mask Makers is a small group of 25+ volunteers making cloth masks for seniors, essential workers, and people with underlying health conditions. 

Please email  <mailto:JOHNLCWANG at OUTLOOK.COM> johnlcwang at outlook.com to arrange porch delivery within Brant County. Please make reference to HopeSpring, general mask pattern/colour requests if any, and a drop-off location. 

The masks are free of charge. Cash donations, quilting cotton, unused 100% cotton fabrics, used men's t-shirts (for ties/tapes) are welcomed. All donations will go towards making more masks to distribute to the community.

Please visit their Facebook page  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=3688e135b0&e=ece80c31c3> Caremongering – Brantford Mask Makers for more information.

Did you know you have access to the  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=dacbc62b19&e=ece80c31c3> COVID-19 Cancer Patient Support Hub?

This hub contains resources and information for cancer patients during the time of COVID-19. Here's a list of information available: 

*	 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=a7f09472bb&e=ece80c31c3> Mental health and Wellness - connecting you to on-demand and scheduled gentle exercise programs like Laughter Yoga and Meditation, and mental health supports, such as <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=5a4b7ce12d&e=ece80c31c3>  the Healing Program.
*	 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=aaaf495be4&e=ece80c31c3> FAQ and Resources - providing answers for questions commonly asked by cancer patients.
*	 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=fa38f5fe78&e=ece80c31c3> Practical Support - providing information as to what grocery stores offer delivery.

This hub of information is available to every person in Canada affected by cancer. 

You're invited to attend  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=8263bd88f8&e=ece80c31c3> Mindfulness at Home Cancer Series:
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This series runs on Fridays, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for 8 Fridays and covers the following topics: 

June 12 - Reframing thoughts with mindfulness, insight and compassion
June 19 - Principles of Aikido in conflict and struggle
June 26 - Hardwiring resilience appreciation and gratitude
July 3 - Mindful relationships, communication, intimacy

To register, please visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=eebff2ef98&e=ece80c31c3> Mindfulness at Home Cancer Series. 

Do you have a teen who is struggling with coping?
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Qualia Counselling Services is offering Teen Coping & Support Groups on the following dates:

*	Monday afternoons from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. on May 11 to June 15 for ages 13-15
*	Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. on May 14 to June 18 for ages 15-17

These sessions are conducted using Microsoft Teams and a link will be sent to you upon registration. To register your teen, please email  <mailto:info at qualiacounselling.com> info at qualiacounselling.com or call 519-742-0500 or 1-844-380-3CBT (228).

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Please register for all programs by visiting  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=66aae5ced1&e=ece80c31c3> www.hopespring.ca or calling 519-742-4673

Monday, June 8
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=d5cd4d7fe0&e=ece80c31c3> Cancer Care Counselling via telephone or Zoom
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=edb6c35c86&e=ece80c31c3> Yoga for Cancer Recovery with Marilyn: 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. via Zoom

Tuesday, June 9
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=243307671c&e=ece80c31c3> Women's Support Group <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=f311ebb0a2&e=ece80c31c3>  with Tammy: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=cfc1aba2b1&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=707349b348&e=ece80c31c3> Women's Support Group with Christina: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. via Zoom

Wednesday, June 10
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=acef701fa5&e=ece80c31c3> Men's Support Group: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. via Zoom

Thursday, June 11
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=81feea731e&e=ece80c31c3> Cancer Care Counselling - via telephone or Zoom
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=ab42234efb&e=ece80c31c3> Tai Chi with Judy: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. via Zoom

Coming up next week:
June 17 -  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=c7488cc854&e=ece80c31c3> Meditation with Carolynne
June 18 -  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=99a06a232d&e=ece80c31c3> Ovarian Cancer Support Group with Amy 

Here are some alternative programming you can participate in from home:
Cancer Specific:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=d281f7c95f&e=ece80c31c3> Princess Margaret Foundation Cancer Classes

COVID & Waterloo Region Specific:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=5fc9bbe37c&e=ece80c31c3> Waterloo Region Public Health Dashboard

Nutrition:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=25583c71e1&e=ece80c31c3> Cooking Class: Smoothies! - Monday June 8 from 6:00 - 7:00 EDT

Gentle Exercise:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=42dfe52077&e=ece80c31c3> A Little Dose of Happy - on demand
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=4b7e2cdb6c&e=ece80c31c3> CALM - on demand
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=faff849841&e=ece80c31c3> Insight Timer - on demand
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=e7af12bf43&e=ece80c31c3> Inspire Health Meditation - Thursdays at 10:00 p.m. EDT.
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=547062decb&e=ece80c31c3> Meditation and Guided Body Scan - on demand
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=001040d8d8&e=ece80c31c3> Overcoming Anxiety - on demand 
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=381d737947&e=ece80c31c3> Qi Gong - on demand

Art:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=4d440a00df&e=ece80c31c3> Love's Labour Lost - Stratford Festival
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=059eb8df29&e=ece80c31c3> Timon of Athens - Stratford Festival

Support: 
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=e0062f0fe1&e=ece80c31c3> Here 24/7
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=740cee5904&e=ece80c31c3> Cancer Chat Canada - online cancer support

Other:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=f1fc0e0083&e=ece80c31c3> Virtual Tours of US Parks - tour these parks without leaving your home.

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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Waterloo Wellington Self-Management Program has transitioned to deliver several workshops remotely:

Getting the Most From Your Healthcare Appointment
Communicating well with health care providers is one of the most important parts of getting good care. Join us for a free 1 hour, interactive online workshop, focusing on what to do before, during and after an appointment. The workshop includes a guide to take home to help you use new communication skills at your next healthcare appointment.
June 9, from 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. To register, please visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=26a43569b6&e=ece80c31c3> Getting the Most From Your Healthcare Appointment.

Craving Change Virtual Sessions
Craving Change™ is a free, 4-week "how-to" workshop series focusing on helping you change your relationship with food. There are two sessions available:
Wednesdays - June 17, 24, July 8, 15 (no session July 1st - Canada Day) from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. To register, please visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=0014b8a2df&e=ece80c31c3> Wednesday Craving Change Sessions.

Mondays - June 29, July 6, 13, 20 from 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. To register please visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=6a479e5e9a&e=ece80c31c3> Monday Craving Change Sessions.

Through the Ontario Self-Management Program, there are additional workshops available, including webinars on: 

*	Chronic Pain
*	Help with your Health
*	Power Tools for Caregivers

To view these workshops and register, please visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=e184e55f07&e=ece80c31c3> Ontario Self-Management Program. 

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PCCN Virtual Support available
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=ab0a290266&e=ece80c31c3> Prostate Cancer Canada Network Waterloo-Wellington chapter is here for you. 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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You're invited to join  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=20c9569763&e=ece80c31c3> Inspire Health!
Inspire Health in British Columbia provides those affected by cancer with virtual programs and services. Programs include: 

*	Meditation, Chair Yoga, Group Strength and Stretch, Lymphedema information, Self-care, and more!

To join Inspire Health and access their programs, please visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=107af62760&e=ece80c31c3> Inspire Health - Get Started. They will reach out to you. On the registration form, in place of the BC Health Card number, please provide your Ontario Health Card number. Because Inspire Health is funded by BC Health, they require your health card number. 

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June virtual sessions of  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=304e182726&e=ece80c31c3> Living with Loss are:
Monday June 8, 1-3 p.m. The Elephant in the Room 
Monday June 8, 7-9 p.m The Elephant in the Room 
Tuesday June 16, 7-9 p.m. Coping with Special Days 
Monday June 22, 7-9 p.m. Free to Hope & Free to Mourn
Tuesday June 30, 7-9 p.m. Coping with Guilt

To register, please visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=5357020424&e=ece80c31c3> Living with Loss.

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

Skincare and Cosmetics workshop:
June 9 - 1 pm, June 16 - 1 pm, June 23 - 1 pm, June 30 - 1 pm. You only need to attend 1 date.

To register visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=581072275a&e=ece80c31c3> lgfb.ca > Select Update on our Workshops > Register here:  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=e5efc17d07&e=ece80c31c3> Skincare & Cosmetic Workshop.

Wig and Hair Alternatives workshop:
June 9 - 6pm, June 11 - 4 pm, June 16 - 6pm, June 17 - 6:30 pm, June 23 - 1 pm, June 18 - 4 pm, June 25 - 4 pm, June 30 - 6pm. You only need to attend 1 date.

To register visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=ae64a6ce9f&e=ece80c31c3> lgfb.ca > Select Update on our Workshops > Register here:  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=7d32393768&e=ece80c31c3> Wigs and Hair Alternatives Workshop.

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Waterloo Region Myeloma Support Group is meeting virtually using Zoom:
Wednesday June 24 at 7:00 pm. 
Wednesday July 29 at 7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26 at 7:00 pm

To register please email Susan at  <mailto:waterlooregionsupport at myeloma.ca> waterlooregionsupport at myeloma.c <mailto:waterlooregionsupport at myeloma.ca?subject=Register%20for%20WR%20Myeloma%20Support%20Group> a. A Zoom meeting invite and password will be sent to you. 

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