Support group for adults and families, to help cope with the impact of grief. There are both daytime and evening groups that meet monthly. Our Westlake group meets the second Tuesday of each month, 2:00-3:30pm, and the fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8:00pm. Our Beachwood group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8:00pm. Facilitated by: Karelyz Ortiz Santiago, MSW, LSW and Brittani Davis, MA, LPCC-S, LICSC
Trees can be symbolic of one's life experience. The roots depicting life before the cancer diagnosis, the things and/or people who have provided strength through the journey as the trunk and the branches, stems, leaves and even fruit representing all the experiences, twists and turns that show up along the way. Join us to construct a tree representative of your journey. Presenter: Gabrielle Cooper, LPC, ATR-P
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.
Do you have a fear of falling or worried that your balance is not as good as it used to be? Meet for 15 minutes with a Physical Therapist for a balance screening. Presenter: Shelley Albert, PT, DPT, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and Certified in REVITAL Oncology Rehabilitation
Thursdays, 12:00-12:45pm
This is a strength-based class but will help improve balance, coordination, and endurance as well. Sandy will educate, review proper form, and go over benefits of specific exercises throughout the class. We will utilize dumbbell and bodyweight exercises through the 45 minute workout.
Monthly virtual breast cancer support group for those who are newly diagnosed, in treatment and during follow up care. The group meets the second Thursday of every month, 6:30-7:30pm. Facilitator: Eileen Coan, MA, MLS
The American Institute for Cancer Research recommends eating a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and beans to help reduce risk of new cancer diagnoses and support survivorship health. Join this hands-on cooking class to learn more about the health benefits of consuming colorful fruits and vegetables and recipes to use seasonal produce in new ways. Presenter: Stephanie Hopkins, MS, RDN, LD
Thursdays, 11:00-11:45am
This is a fun, chair-based dance fitness class with the goal of keeping participants mobile and remaining progressive in daily function and/or recovery. Some benefits of Chair One Fitness include improved posture, strengthening of shoulders, lubrication of knee joints, and increasing flexibility.
Adults with cancer and caregivers join this monthly nutrition discussion. We share recipes, review topics of interest, and the latest news around cancer and diet. Feel free to bring a snack to enjoy as we talk. For more information on this month's topic, please subscribe to the Snack & Chat newsletter. Facilitator: Stephanie Hopkins, MS, RDN, LD
Tuesdays, 12:00-12:45pm
This circuit-based class will touch on improving balance, strength, and coordination while utilizing different exercise equipment included BOSU balls, weighted balls, dumbbells, weighted bars, balance pads, and agility ladders.