Exercise can often be limited by space, equipment, or access to funds. Whether you use the gym, home, or take it with you on vacation, suspension trainers, including the TRX, can be a versatile and cost-effective 'tool' in your exercise toolbox. Presenter: Stephen Cerne, BS, NSCA-CPT, ACSM-CET
Monthly breast cancer support group for women who are newly diagnosed, in treatment and during follow up care. There are both daytime and evening groups. Facilitator: Andrea Sonnie, LISW-S, OSW-C
Weekly support group for people with any kind of cancer. Facilitated by:
Brittani Davis, MA, LPCC, LICDC on Mondays & Andrea Sonnie, LISW-S, OSW-C on Tuesdays
Support group for caregivers, family members and friends of those diagnosed with cancer. Facilitated by: Susan Marinac, MSSA, LISW-S, MT-BC on Mondays & Sydney Beeman, MA, NCC, LPC on Tuesdays
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Group for parents, children and teens who have experienced a death of an adult loved one from cancer. Includes expressive, age specific, group activities and a concurrent support group for parents. Facilitator: Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS
Comprehensive strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility routine for those in cancer treatment or dealing with side effects from treatment. Health and fitness screening required before attending any movement class.
For men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer within the last six months. Facilitators: Mary Fisher-Bornstein, LISW-S and Brittani Davis, MA, LPCC, LICDC
Learn and practice basic meditation techniques to manage stress in the comfort of your own home during these virtual sessions. Facilitators: Eileen Coan, MA, MLS (Tuesdays) and Erin Rafter, PhD, CCLS (Fridays)
Group education and support for those diagnosed with prostate cancer. Family members welcome to attend. This month's topic: Pathology and Urology Panel. Presenters: William Larchian, MD from University Hospitals and James Ulchaker, MD from the Cleveland Clinic.
Group education and support for those diagnosed with prostate cancer. Family members welcome to attend. This month's topic: Pathology and Urology Panel. Presenters: William Larchian, MD from University Hospitals and James Ulchaker, MD from the Cleveland Clinic.
Weekly support group for people with any kind of cancer. Facilitated by:
Brittani Davis, MA, LPCC, LICDC on Mondays & Andrea Sonnie, LISW-S, OSW-C on Tuesdays
Support group for caregivers, family members and friends of those diagnosed with cancer. Facilitated by: Susan Marinac, MSSA, LISW-S, MT-BC on Mondays & Sydney Beeman, MA, NCC, LPC on Tuesdays
Monthly support group for those diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Facilitator: Mary Fisher Bornstein, LISW-S
Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00am at The Gathering Place East or virtually and Saturdays, 9:00-10:00am, held virtually
A gentle flow class appropriate for all levels.
Yoga with Lisa Thiel is a gentle, mind-body practice designed to empower participants to take an active role in managing their care and long-term health. The classes include physical postures and movement to improve strength, mobility, range of motion, balance and circulation. Breathing practices are used for better respiration, while mediation and other relaxation techniques are used to help manage stress and anxiety to enhance well-being. Each class offers modifications to meet fluctuations in physical ability and energy level throughout the cancer journey. Different positions (in chairs, on the floor and standing) and the use of props are encouraged to meet individual needs. Instructor: Lisa Thiel, MA, E-RYT500
Health and fitness screening required before attending any movement class.
Please consult your physician before beginning this, or any exercise program. As with any exercise program, if at any point you begin to feel faint, dizzy or have physical discomfort, you should stop immediately. Information is for educational purposes only.
Wednesdays, 12:30-1:00pm
Exercise class that builds on balance, stability and body awareness.
Balance for Improved Function stresses simple, functional movements, allowing participants to move more efficiently and decrease fall risks. The focus is on building up core stability and balance simultaneously, while at the same time creating a better sense of body awareness.
Monthly support group for women diagnosed with gynecological cancers (non-ovarian). This support group provides a safe space for women to talk about their diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancers, side effects, late effects and related thoughts and emotions. Each person's cancer story is different. It can be healing to learn from others, to ask questions and to share ways they have coped. Facilitator: Andrea Sonnie, LISW-S, OSW-C
Experience the peace of walking the labyrinth in this experiential workshop. Presenter: Eileen Coan, MA, MLS
Side effects vary from immunotherapy and may impact your nutrition. Join the presentation to learn about how nutrition may be affected by this type of cancer treatment. Presenter: Stephanie Hopkins, MS, RDN, LD
Side effects vary from immunotherapy and may impact your nutrition. Join the presentation to learn about how nutrition may be affected by this type of cancer treatment. Presenter: Stephanie Hopkins, MS, RDN, LD
Workshop for children and teens who have an adult family member with cancer. Utilizing art, play and discussion, children, teens and their parents interact with families in similar situations. This month's theme: Summer Transformation
Comprehensive strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility routine for those in cancer treatment or dealing with side effects from treatment. Health and fitness screening required before attending any movement class.
Experience the peace of walking the labyrinth in this experiential workshop. Presenter: Eileen Coan, MA, MLS
Program for young adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s surviving cancer. Opportunities provided for social networking and creative outlets to assist with coping. This month's topic: Drum Circle. Facilitators: Sydney Beeman, MA, NCC,LPC and Mary Fisher-Bornstein, LISW-S
Comprehensive strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility routine for those in cancer treatment or dealing with side effects from treatment. Health and fitness screening required before attending any movement class.
Monthly breast cancer support group for women who are newly diagnosed, in treatment and during follow up care. There are both daytime and evening groups. Facilitator: Andrea Sonnie, LISW-S, OSW-C
Fridays, 12:30-1:00pm
A slow-flow stretching and yoga-based program. Health and fitness screening required before attending any movement class.
Please consult your physician before beginning this, or any exercise program. As with any exercise program, if at any point you begin to feel faint, dizzy or have physical discomfort, you should stop immediately. Information is for educational purposes only.