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Program Guide

Exercise

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.

Children, Teen & Family

Dancing and journaling have been shown to improve both our physical and mental health. This class, created by their company's physical therapist, helps participants explore movement to find a release for emotions, and an escape from the daily stressors and anxieties of life. No experience necessary, adaptations to movement will be available for those who are more comfortable seated. Presenter: Anna Cerveny, DPT, Director, Cleveland Dance Project

Information & Education

The cost of cancer care and changes in ability to work can increase distress in cancer patients. Join us as we discuss the risk factors and effects of financial toxicity in cancer care. Presenter: Shontia Gamble MSW, LSW

Exercise

Join the fun and learn about this team sport for anyone in cancer treatment, finished with treatment, caregivers, or those who have lost a loved one to cancer. No experience necessary. This is a great opportunity to learn the correct paddling technique and get some more information about dragon boating. Held at Merwin's Wharf, 1785 Merwin Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113.

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. Presenter: Joy Nowels, Exercise Specialist, ACSM Certified, Ai Chi Certified, Arthritis Foundation Certified Aquatic Program Leader

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

Grief & Loss

Support group for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one from cancer more than a year ago. Meets the third Wednesday of every month, 11:00-12:00pm. Facilitator: Mary Fisher Bornstein, LISW-S

Support Groups

Weekly support group for people with any kind of cancer. Facilitated by: Brittani Davis, MA, LPCC-S, LICDC on Mondays, 6:30-8:00pm & Andrea Sonnie, LISW-S, OSW-C on Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00pm

Support Groups

Support group for caregivers, family members and friends of those diagnosed with cancer. Facilitated by: Susan Marinac, MSSA, LISW-S on Mondays, 6:30-8:00pm & Whitney Hadley, MA, MSW, LSW on Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00pm

Support Groups

Individuals who are coping with a cancer diagnosis come together for mutual support and an opportunity to discuss issues important to older adults. Meets the third Friday of every month, 11:00am-12:30pm. Facilitator: Brittani Davis, MA, LPCC-S, LICDC