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:

QiGong-Tai Chi Series

QiGong-Tai Chi integrates physical exercises, breathing techniques and mindfulness into one practice. The classes are designed to reduce stress and increase vitality, improve flexibility, balance and circulation, and strengthen muscles. QiGong-Tai Chi can be done sitting or standing and is easily modified and adapted for all abilities and fitness levels. 

Held on Wednesdays, April 16 - May 21, 10:00-11:00am, at The Gathering Place West. 

Instructor: Jeannie Koran, CQTCI, CAHF, INHC

Facilitator: Sandy Conochan | 216-455-1529

Healthy Comfort Foods (cooking class)

Join this hands-on cooking class to learn how to swap ingredients to make your favorite comfort foods more nutritious! Flavor does not need to be sacrificed to eat healthfully and feel good. 

Held online April 16, 3:00-4:00pm. 

Held at The Gathering Place East April 16, 6:00-7:30pm. 

Held at The Gathering Place West April 19, 12:00-1:30pm. 

Facilitator: Lauren Turoff, PT, DPT, RD, LD

What to Know About YA Survivorship Care

Welcome to the world of Young Adult (YA) Survivorship. Learn some tips on navigating survivorship care and how to anticipate some long-term care needs. Part of the You're a YA Cancer Survivor. Now What? series. 

Held online and at The Gathering Place West April 17, 6:30-7:30pm. 

Presenter: Katherin Daunov, MSN, AOCNP

Facilitator: Whitney Hadley | 216-455-1522

Balance 101

Balance is the most overlooked aspect of wellness and function, while it is likely the most important. Learn simple measures to increase stability, move more efficiently, and decrease fall risk.

Held online and at the Wellness Center April 21, 12:30-1:30pm. 

Facilitator: Stephen Cerne, NSCA-CPT, ACSM/ACS-CET | 216-455-1503

Cardio-oncology

Cardio-oncologists diagnose and treat heart problems that may arise during cancer treatment. Join to learn more about cardio-oncology and steps to consider if you have cancer and have a pre-existing heart disease or are at high risk for heart disease. 

Held online April 23, 6:00-7:00pm. 

Presenter: Zenab Laiq, MD

Facilitator: Karen Hatfield | 216-455-1517

Art Therapy: Zentangle

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns known to reduce stress and slow breathing. Markers and pens will be used to create detailed designs. 

Held at The Gathering Place East April 30, 6:30-8:00pm.

Presenter: Gabrielle Cooper, LPC, ATR-P

Facilitator: Brittani Davis | 216-455-1528

Art Studio: Watercolor Painting

Discover your creativity. No experience needed! Join us for guided painting with a springtime theme. 

Held at The Gathering Place East May 6, 11:30am-1:00pm.

Facilitator: Sarah Axner Gilmore | 216-455-1516

Advocating for Yourself: Returning to Work

Grab your lunch and join in for practical tips and conversations around cancer to support the person with cancer and/or their care partner. 

Held online May 7, 12:00-1:00pm. 

Facilitator: Sydney Roberts, MA, NCC, LPC, CPPN | 216-455-1520

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