Program Highlights

Support through The Gathering Place is available for anyone coping with cancer in their lives, including the person with cancer, their friends and family, and those grieving a loss. Please see below for some program highlights:

Line Dancing

Line dancing is a fun, energetic class where you'll learn choreographed routines set to popular country, pop. or rock music. This class is great for all skill levels as the moves are broken down step by step. It's a fantastic way to improve coordination and boost fitness. No partner is required - just bring your enthusiasm and a pair of comfortable shoes.

Held on Tuesdays, Feb 11 - Mar 11, 5:00-6:00pm, offsite at UH Avon Fitness Center, 1997 Healthway Dr, Avon. 

For more information, contact Sandy Conochan | 216-455-1529 | conochan@touchedbycancer.org

Health and fitness screening required prior to the start of class. 

Coping with Fear and Anxiety

It is common to experience fear and anxiety once you have been diagnosed with cancer. Sometimes those feelings are manageable and sometimes they are overwhelming. Learn to identify emotions and manage stress to better cope with them.

Held virtually February 20, 12:00-1:00pm.

For more information, contact Susan Marinac | 216-455-1512 | marinac@touchedbycancer.org

Family Game Night

Join us for a night of game invention while strengthening family communication skills.

Held at TGP West Tuesday, February 25, 6:30-7:30pm.

For more information, contact Adelle Gates | 216-455-1523 | gates@touchedbycancer.org

Female Fertility and Cancer

How a cancer diagnosis and treatment affect fertility and options for family planning are often concerns while navigating a cancer diagnosis. Join to ask questions and learn more about next steps. Presenters: Kathryn Coyne, MD, Lead of University Hospitals Fertility Preservation Program and Katherine Daunov, MSN, AOCNP, Senior Nurse Practitioner, University Hospitals

Held February 26, 6:00-7:00pm, virtually and at TGP East. 

For more information, contact Karen Hatfield | 216-455-1517 | hatfield@touchedbycancer.org

Have questions? Need help registering?

Contact the Participant Navigator | 216-455-1507

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