[Hopespringpcsg] FW: This email is full of support for you!

Mon Jun 15 09:21:05 EDT 2020

Hi all:

See below for the weekly HopeSpring e-newsletter.

Take care & keep well.

Glen

From: Katy at HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre 
Sent: June 15, 2020 7:01 AM
To: Glen <glen46nor at gmail.com>
Subject: This email is full of support for you!

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

Are you looking for a new podcast? Check out  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=5d2383572e&e=ece80c31c3> Black Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories Podcast! 

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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=3a499e62bd&e=ece80c31c3> HopeSpring on CanadaHelps. 

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On Sunday, June 21, we wish all the dads and dad-like figures a Happy Father's Day! 

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

You're invited to:
Ask an Oncologist - Live Online Q&A with Dr. Rob Rutledge, MD, FRCPC on Tuesday, June 23, 6:30 - 7:30 PM EDT - presented by Inspire Health. This session is a unique opportunity to have YOUR questions addressed by a practicing oncologist who integrates cancer treatment with healing of the body, mind, and spirit. 

To register, please visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=1f8a4eb5bb&e=ece80c31c3> Ask an Oncologist - Live Online Q&A with Dr. Rob Rutledge 

You're invited to:
Live COVID-19 Webcast with a Hematologist - a live discussion with Dr. Florian Kuchenbauer,  hematologist at the Vancouver General Hospital and associate professor at the University of British Columbia on Thursday, June 18 at 1:00 p.m. EDT.

To register, please visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=52237d1e23&e=ece80c31c3> Live COVID-19 Webcast with a Hematologist 

ICYMI:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=decc939c18&e=ece80c31c3> A Note from Amy, Cancer Care Counsellor 

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=d42a245e5c&e=ece80c31c3> How COVID-19 has changed region's cancer care. 

ICYMI:
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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=e028655d31&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=016950b3ed&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=e5d3614b6e&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=e7478351ee&e=ece80c31c3>  the Healing Program.
*	 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=0b3662ebbe&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=a8004aab68&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=352ff25aa4&e=ece80c31c3> Mindfulness at Home Cancer Series:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=43fe6c4444&e=ece80c31c3> 
This series runs on Fridays, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for 8 Fridays and covers the following topics: 

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=831dec143f&e=ece80c31c3> Mindfulness at Home Cancer Series. 

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Please register for all programs by visiting  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=d859326e44&e=ece80c31c3> www.hopespring.ca or calling 519-742-4673

Monday, June 15
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=d72590ce07&e=ece80c31c3> Cancer Care Counselling via telephone or Zoom
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=35f4642678&e=ece80c31c3> Yoga for Cancer Recovery with Marilyn: 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. via Zoom

Tuesday, June 16
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=3fffe49ad1&e=ece80c31c3> Women's Support Group <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=cb45a200da&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=be63964a8a&e=ece80c31c3> Cambridge Gentle Yoga with Tammy: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. via Zoom

Wednesday, June 17
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=08318476b9&e=ece80c31c3> Meditation with Carolynne: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. via Zoom

Thursday, June 18
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=6e14910f23&e=ece80c31c3> Cancer Care Counselling - via telephone or Zoom
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=eef78437c6&e=ece80c31c3> Tai Chi with Judy: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. via Zoom
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=3132ec8d57&e=ece80c31c3> Ovarian Cancer Support Group with Amy: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. via Zoom

Coming up next week:
June 22 -  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=edbf5e99c4&e=ece80c31c3> Cancer Care Counselling via telephone or Zoom
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=0d1a319e53&e=ece80c31c3> Yoga for Cancer Recovery with Marilyn: 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. via Zoom

June 23 -  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=d126c23b90&e=ece80c31c3> Women's Support Group <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=5e9ed99a17&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=3a53d3c499&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=b6c35bc687&e=ece80c31c3> Women's Support Group with Christina: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. via Zoom

June 24 -  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=0561c6acab&e=ece80c31c3> Men's Support Group: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. via Zoom

June 25 -  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=b30fe5660e&e=ece80c31c3> Meditation with Tammy: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. via Zoom 

Here are some alternative programming you can participate in from home:
Cancer Specific:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=4010e0e38c&e=ece80c31c3> Princess Margaret Foundation Cancer Classes

COVID & Waterloo Region Specific:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=64884aefc1&e=ece80c31c3> Waterloo Region Public Health Dashboard

Gentle Exercise:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=18b59ff16c&e=ece80c31c3> A Little Dose of Happy - on demand
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=fd7083e77f&e=ece80c31c3> CALM - on demand
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=0eb2f4b922&e=ece80c31c3> Insight Timer - on demand
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=4dd155e942&e=ece80c31c3> Inspire Health Meditation - Thursdays at 10:00 p.m. EDT.
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=dbc1138b08&e=ece80c31c3> Meditation and Guided Body Scan - on demand
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=336cbba938&e=ece80c31c3> Overcoming Anxiety - on demand 
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=bb6722566b&e=ece80c31c3> Qi Gong - on demand

Support: 
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=5b82221a18&e=ece80c31c3> Here 24/7
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=7c1306d048&e=ece80c31c3> Cancer Chat Canada - online cancer support

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:
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=26804cf90e&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=f900b8e5ae&e=ece80c31c3> Monday Craving Change Sessions.

Take Charge - Chronic Pain - Virtual Sessions twice a week for 3 weeks in a virtual classroom
Tuesday and Friday mornings, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., July 14 to 31
This free interactive workshop is for anyone managing persistent pain.  This includes but not limited to arthritis, fibromyalgia, pain from motor vehicle accidents, repetitive strain injuries and chronic neck, shoulder, back pain.  Learn skills to manage your health and take back control of your life. To register, please visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=cc1894556a&e=ece80c31c3> Taking Charge - Chronic Pain.

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=c6cf22b002&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=fff677d01a&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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Inspire Health in British Columbia provides those affected by cancer with virtual programs and services and you are invited to join. 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=7e40235f52&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. 

 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=5d9abb0c6e&e=ece80c31c3> 
June virtual sessions of  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=8e04c3389e&e=ece80c31c3> Living with Loss are:
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=68d31241d3&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:
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - 6:30 pm or Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - 1 pm You only need to attend 1 date.

To register visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=0912205dba&e=ece80c31c3> lgfb.ca > Select Update on our Workshops > Register here:  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=120c669fe8&e=ece80c31c3> Skincare & Cosmetic Workshop.

Wig and Hair Alternatives workshop:
Thursday, June 18, 2020 - 1 pm or Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - 6 pm. You only need to attend 1 date.

To register visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=c4fa9eb77f&e=ece80c31c3> lgfb.ca > Select Update on our Workshops > Register here:  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=38a1b5568f&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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