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Children/Teens Support Group
Support for kids up to age 16 who have a loved one or a friend with cancer
The group will meet every other week on Mondays
Facilitated by a Master’s level clinician experienced
working with children and teens
CHD Cancer House of Hope
946 Plumtree Road, Springfield
(413) 782-5500
Children and teens are not always likely or willing to discuss their feelings with a parent or grandparent about something as frightening as cancer. They often keep their thoughts and fears to themselves, without an outlet to discuss their feelings openly and candidly with someone who is objective yet compassionate.
WE CAN HELP.
(Co-sponsored by the CHD Cancer House of Hope and Rays of Hope)
Yoga is a powerful healing art in this personalized approach to recovery for recent cancer patients, their family and friends, and those diagnosed with cancer at any time. Cancer participants will learn how to practice yoga and safely modify exercise during and after treatment. Patricia “Niti” S. Martin, BA, teaches at D’Amour Center for Cancer Care; CHD Cancer House of Hope, Springfield; and Genesis Spiritual Life Center, Westfield. Call 413-204-1179 to enroll in the FREE yoga program.
May - July 2012
"Gentle & Restorative Yoga"
Tuesdays 2:30pm CHH Springfield; Thursdays 2:30pm CHH Springfield; 5:30pm Thursdays Westfield – Genesis Center
Strengthen, stretch, breathe and relax with the right blend of active gentle yoga exercises and passive restorative poses to open the heart, calm the mind and restore energy.
May 1st - August 2012
"NEW! Water Dance - Water Walking with Water Workout Balls"
Tuesdays 7:30pm- 8:15pm Sheraton Hotel, Springfield
FREE for cancer survivors - recent patients or those diagnosedat any time and their caregivers, including those in bereavement. Co-sponsored by Rays of Hope and CHD Cancer House of Hope. Water Dance is playful yet challenging water walking and aerobic exercises with water workout balls in chest-high water, with no need to swim or get your head wet. Aquatic exercise can reduce muscle tension and joint pain while improving cardio-vascular fitness, range of motion, strength and endurance.
August 2nd - October 2012
"Yoga Strength and Balance"
Tuesdays 2:30pm CHH Springfield; Thursdays 2:30pm CHH Springfield; 5:30pm Thursdays Westfield – Genesis Center
Grounding weight-bearing movement and yoga poses increase strength and flexibility to improve balance, carriage and posture.
WESTFIELD HOUSE WORKSHOPS:
Monday, June 11th at 7:15 p.m.
“Can it Really be Tasty, Simply & Quick?” Healthy Eating Workshop with Nancy Ferguson.
Learn how to incorporate more whole, healthy foods with good flavor into your daily life and without stress. If you have attended Healthy Eating before, come for support and camaraderie. If you have never attended the workshop, bring your questions and concerns about good nutrition. (this workshop will take place in lieu of Family & Friends the evening of June 11th)
Thursday, June 14th at 7:15 p.m.
Breast Cancer Discussion and Q&A with Dr. Steven Schonholz, Medical Director of the Mercy Hospital Breast Center
Dr. Schonholz will be on hand to discuss general topics specific to a breast cancer diagnosis and will take questions from those in attendance.
FOUR WEEK PROGRAM – WESTFIELD
Starting Monday, June 4th at 6:00pm – Scrapbooking with Nancy LaFlamme, Creative Memories Consultant:
Got Photos? Not sure what to do with ALL of them? Join us for a weekly Scrapbook time. Starting Mondays June 4, 11, 18 and 25 meeting from 6pm until 7:30pm at the Westfield Cancer House of Hope. To register or for more information on what to bring for this free event, please contact Professional Album Maker and Creative Memories Consultant, Nancy LaFlamme at 413-572-9861.
June 4th - Discussion on Organizing Photos. Already organized? Come to scrapbook and share how you got organized!
June 11th - Discussion on What & How to Scrapbook. Already know what and how? come to scrapbook and share your style!
June 18th - Discussion on Telling Your Stories. Already know how to tell your stories? Excellent - come to scrapbook and share how you tell your stories!
June 25th - Discussion on Celebration. Come to scrapbook and I will share why your album is a Celebration!
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for all workshops and four week programs. Call the Westfield House at (413) 562-0110 to register today.
SPRINGFIELD HOUSE WORKSHOPS:
Tuesday, June 5th at 7:15p.m.
Blood Cancers Discussion and Q&A, Including New Approaches, with Dr. Richard Steingart, Medical Director of Hematology Oncology at D’Amour Center for Care Care
Dr. Steingart will address general topics related to Lymphoma, Leukemia and other blood cancers, as well as provide an update on new medical approaches.
Tuesday, June 19th at 7:00 p.m.
“Can it Really be Tasty, Simply & Quick?” Healthy Eating Workshop with Nancy Ferguson.
Learn how to incorporate more whole, healthy foods with good flavor into your daily life and without stress. If you have attended Healthy Eating before, come for support and camaraderie. If you have never attended the workshop, bring your questions and concerns about good nutrition.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for all workshops. Call the Springfield House at (413) 782-5500 to register today.
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