[Hopespringpcsg] FW: 💥Happy Victoria Day from HopeSpring!💥

Mon May 18 10:22:09 EDT 2020

Hi all:

See below for the HopeSpring weekly e-newsletter.

Note that the PCCN W-W May monthly prostate cancer support group meeting will be held virtually via ZOOM on Tuesday 26 May 2020 @ 1900 hrs.

An invitation will be sent to  all members on our mailing list.

Watch for it in the next 5-7 days.

Take care & stay well.

Glen

From: Katy at HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre 
Sent: May 18, 2020 7:01 AM
To: Glen <glen46nor at gmail.com>
Subject: 💥Happy Victoria Day from HopeSpring!💥

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

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Schedule update:
We wish you Happy Victoria Day! We are closed for remote member support on Monday, May 18 for Victoria Day. We will resume providing remote member care on Tuesday, May 19 at 9:00 a.m.

Check out these  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=01a46356ec&e=ece80c31c3> virtual fireworks you can watch from your home, or download the  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=3eac6435bb&e=ece80c31c3> snapd HUB app and you can virtually watch fireworks from your home. 

You're invited to attend  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=d8798d3c74&e=ece80c31c3> Mindfulness at Home Cancer Series:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=50d7095299&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: 

May 15 - Why practice mindfulness?
May 22 - Stress, anxiety and emotions
May 29 - Mindful Yoga
June 5 - Self-Compassion and loving kindness
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=1d2b7b0e67&e=ece80c31c3> https://healingandcancer.org/mah/. 

Did you know you have access to the  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=d43ada912c&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=c14f6c853d&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=7ea83a9fa5&e=ece80c31c3>  the Healing Program.
*	 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=601ce824d4&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=5e9253d25f&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=841f26f85e&e=ece80c31c3> 
WellSpring's Be Well Talks: COVID-19 Financial Resources session.

This webinar is on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 from 12:00 p.m.  - 1:00 p.m. EDT and will focus on what financial assistance options are available to you through the government and other providers.

To register please visit:  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=872c492693&e=ece80c31c3> Be Well Talks: COVID-19 Financial Resources 

Do you have a child or 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

Kids Coping & Support Groups on the following dates:

*	Wednesday mornings 10:00-11:00 a.m. starting Wed Apr 22 for 6 weeks ages 7-9
*	Wednesday afternoons 1:00-2:00 p.m. starting Wed Apr 22 for 6 weeks ages 10-12
*	Thursday evenings 5:00-6:00 p.m. starting Thurs Apr 23 for 6 weeks ages 7-9
*	Thursday evenings 7:00-8:00 p.m. starting Thurs Apr 23 for 6 weeks ages 10-12

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

In case you missed it: 

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Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program has provided an update regarding COVID-19 testing for People with Cancer at GRRCC. Please review it at  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=6e59ae6215&e=ece80c31c3> COVID-19 Testing for People with Cancer - Information for patients at the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre and their caregivers. 

In case you missed it:

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Last week we launched our Spring & Summer 2020 Program Guide.

In case you missed it: 

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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=ec085e09a2&e=ece80c31c3> Getting the Most From Your Healthcare Appointment.

Mindful Awareness Stabilization Training (M.A.S.T.)
The purpose of this 4-week workshop is to introduce individuals to mindfulness practices that they can build upon over the four sessions. This free program will help participants to gradually feel more balanced and present in their lives. The complete workshop will take place in a virtual group setting entirely online. This workshop is on the following Wednesdays: May 20, 27, Jun 3, 10, 2020 with 2 time slots available: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. or 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. To register, please visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=487eedae8d&e=ece80c31c3> Mindful Awareness Stabilization Training (M.A.S.T.).

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

*	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=dd938693b1&e=ece80c31c3> Ontario Self-Management Program. 

While we have paused in-person appointments, we continue to offer  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=1082a740f1&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=85ad468f6f&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=b61648eaae&e=ece80c31c3> wigs to women losing their hair due to cancer treatment.

Are you looking for a fabric face mask? We have community members and volunteers making masks for us.

To view our wigs and fabric caps, or to request a wig, fabric cap, fabric face mask 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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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=13b7395fec&e=ece80c31c3> Subscribe. 

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Please register for all programs by visiting  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=ba9c575f3b&e=ece80c31c3> www.hopespring.ca or calling 519-742-4673

Monday, May 18
Closed for Victoria Day. We resume remote member support at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19.

Tuesday, May 19
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=7dadc14d4a&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=cdb2a1d6af&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=77a51c2e90&e=ece80c31c3> Qi Gong: 7:45 - 9:15 p.m. - via Zoom

Wednesday, May 20
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=1a003c511d&e=ece80c31c3> Meditation with Carolynne: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. via Zoom

Thursday, May 21
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=0edb407345&e=ece80c31c3> Cancer Care Counselling - via telephone or Zoom
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=ef4dcc8566&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=bcc9059f5a&e=ece80c31c3> Ovarian Cancer Support Group: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. via Zoom 

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You're invited to join  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=1b6123a0f6&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=4d390389ff&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. 

Here are some alternative programming you can participate in from home:
Cancer Specific:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=6497ceb728&e=ece80c31c3> Princess Margaret Foundation Cancer Classes

COVID & Waterloo Region Specific:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=6f8f3cb6b9&e=ece80c31c3> Waterloo Region Public Health Dashboard

Articles:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=73fe594c63&e=ece80c31c3> Kitchener teen raising money for kids with cancer by selling bath bombs
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=4b8541dafd&e=ece80c31c3> See how a mask affects how a cough travels - via CNN Video
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=ff490011bc&e=ece80c31c3> Your Social Distance Survival Guide from CMHA

Gentle Exercise:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=255a87cbdc&e=ece80c31c3> CALM
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=1f60092fd1&e=ece80c31c3> Gentle Yoga - via YouTube
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=e13eab7d2c&e=ece80c31c3> Insight Timer
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=5ac41ee7ce&e=ece80c31c3> Inspire Health Meditation - Thursdays at 10:00 EDT.
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=efa3572fe8&e=ece80c31c3> Laughter Yoga - Monday, May 25 at 9:00 EDT
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=4b2b88d4aa&e=ece80c31c3> Qi Gong - via YouTube
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=45f9a13f7e&e=ece80c31c3> Sesame Street Meditation with Cookie Monster

Art:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=32eea1e89b&e=ece80c31c3> #CanadaPerforms - scheduled
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=8373d1de4e&e=ece80c31c3> The Tempest presented by the Stratford Festival
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=fd1b103892&e=ece80c31c3> Social Art KW - art lessons on Facebook with Lisa.

Support: 
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=703f6d5c5b&e=ece80c31c3> Here 24/7
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=6f268030df&e=ece80c31c3> Cancer Chat Canada - online cancer chat

Other:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=2310566b69&e=ece80c31c3> At Home with Kitchener Public Library
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=7b0b411ad0&e=ece80c31c3> Downloadable free colouring books
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=4fd7e93219&e=ece80c31c3> Hearth Place -  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=22ac6ebd8e&e=ece80c31c3> Resources to Help Support Your Wellbeing During COVID-19
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=765fcd9075&e=ece80c31c3> National Aquarium (US)
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=ddabbb6d64&e=ece80c31c3> Nutrition - Health Education Class

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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Look Good Feel Better is now offering 3 online workshops, including one specifically for teens you can participate from your home:

Skincare and Cosmetics workshop:
May 19 - 1 pm, May 20 - 6:30 pm, May 26 - 1 pm, June 2 - 1 pm, 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=b7dff87126&e=ece80c31c3> lgfb.ca > Select Update on our Workshops > Register here:  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=2a22d90502&e=ece80c31c3> Skincare & Cosmetic Workshop.

Wig and Hair Alternatives workshop:
May 19 - 6pm, May 21 - 4pm, May 26 - 6pm, May 28 - 4pm June 2 - 6pm, June 3 - 6:30 pm, June 4 - 4 pm, 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=cef7b9b648&e=ece80c31c3> lgfb.ca > Select Update on our Workshops > Register here:  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=06ea373d70&e=ece80c31c3> Wigs and Hair Alternatives Workshop.

Skincare, Cosmetics & Hair Alternatives Teen Workshop
June 7, 2020 - from 2 to 3:15 pm.

To register visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=67b30a1e52&e=ece80c31c3> lgfb.ca > Select Update on our Workshops > Register here:  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=9c31b3b7d8&e=ece80c31c3> Skincare, Cosmetics & Hair Alternatives Teen Workshop

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PCCN Virtual Support Group: May 26
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=9ddf9c066c&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.

Our next virtual support session is May 26 at 7:00 p.m. Please register by calling 226-240-9264 or by email at  <mailto:info at pccn-waterloo-wellington.ca> info at pccn-waterloo-wellington.ca. we will send you a Zoom link. 

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May virtual sessions of Living with Loss are:

*	Monday May 18, from 7-9 p.m. optional topic: Uniqueness of my Grief
*	Tuesday May 26, from 7-9 p.m. optional topic: Coping with Anger

To register, please visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=d5998b708f&e=ece80c31c3> Living with Loss.

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