Program Guide

Grief & Loss

Support group for adults and families, to help cope with the impact of grief. There are both daytime and evening groups that meet monthly, either the second Tuesday, 2:00-3:30pm or 6:30-8:00pm, or the fourth Tuesday, 6:30-8:00pm. Facilitated by: Mary Fisher Bornstein, LISW-S or Brittani Davis, MA, LPCC-S, LICDC

Exercise

Held virtually on Wednesdays, 12:30-1:00pm

A slow, progressive program focused on stability and body awareness, allowing for improved function. Facilitator: Stephen Cerne, BS, NSCA-CPT, ACSM/ACS-CET

Exercise

As fall turns to winter, many people may experience a slump in mood and energy. Join this program to utilize exercise and nutrition to help boost and support your wintertime perspective.

Cancer Specific Support Groups

Monthly breast cancer support group for those who are newly diagnosed, in treatment and during follow up care. There are both daytime and evening groups. The daytime group meets the third Monday of every month, 2:00-3:30pm. The evening group meets the first Thursday of every month, 6:30-8:00pm. Facilitator: Andrea Sonnie, LISW-S, OSW-C

Bridges Grief Group for Families

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. Meets the first Wednesday of every month, 6:30-7:30pm. Facilitator: Taylor Buss, MSW, LISW-S, OSW-C

Children, Teen & Family

Support group for parents/caregivers of a child or teen with cancer currently in or post-treatment. This group will provide a safe space to discuss the difficulties of having a child/teen dealing with cancer and its impacts, and to receive support from a community of others facing similar experiences. Facilitator: Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS

Children, Teen & Family

This interactive and creative group is designed to connect and support the entire family (caregivers, children, and siblings) in coping with the impact of childhood cancer. Families can also connect with each other to know they are not alone in this experience. Meets the second Saturday of every month, 10:00-11:00am. Facilitator: Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS

Exercise

Held virtually on Tuesdays, 1:00-1:30pm

The 'core' is made up of muscles that are responsible for proper posture, efficient functional movement, balance and stability. Learn about the muscle groups that make up and control your core. Facilitator: Stephen Cerne, BS, NSCA-CPT, ACSM/ACS-CET

Exercise

Held Mondays, Tuesday, and Thursdays

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.

Exercise

Participants will explore different ways to exercise in an aquatic environment to build strength, endurance and improve balance after cancer treatment. Each class will focus on a different topic related to aquatic exercise. Participants are encouraged but not required to complete all classes in this series. Facilitator: Sandy Conochan ATC, PTA. Instructor: Joy Nowels, Exercise Specialist, ACSM Certified, Ai Chi Certified, Arthritis Foundation Certified Aquatic Program Leader