The Gathering Place will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. We will reopen Monday, December 1 at 9:00am. Happy Thanksgiving!

Program Guide

Cancer Specific Support Groups

Monthly online support group for people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Meets the fourth Wednesday of every month, 3:30-4:30pm. Facilitator: Bess Kaple, LSW 

Cancer Specific Support Groups

A support group for the partners of those diagnosed with prostate cancer. Held the second Thursday of the month, 5:15-6:15pm, at our Beachwood location. Facilitator: Mary Fisher-Bornstein, LISW-S

Cancer Specific Support Groups

For those who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Held at our Beachwood location on the second Thursday of every month, 5:15-6:15pm. This group is held before each Prostate Partners: Topic-Based Support/Education Session. Facilitator: Mary Fisher-Bornstein, LISW-S 

Cancer Specific Support Groups

Group education and support for those diagnosed with prostate cancer. Partners welcome to attend. Held the second Thursday of every month, 6:30-8:00pm, at our Beachwood location. Facilitator: Mary Fisher Bornstein, LISW-S

Exercise

Saturdays, 10:00-11:00am

QiGong-Tai Chi integrates physical exercises, breathing techniques and mindfulness into one practice.

QiGong-Tai Chi is a holistic health practice integrating a sequence of gentle movements, breathing techniques, acupressure self-massage, and mindfulness. 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. Instructor: Jeannie Koran


Exercise

Fridays, 12:30-1:00pm

Restorative Motion is an entry level movement program focusing on proper posture, alignment and body symmetry. This class has a slow-flow, yoga-based format that can help participants ease tension, relaxing both the mind and body. The large majority of all exercises can be done in a seated position, while there are time which participants, if possible, will stand or lie down.

Children, Teen & Family

Group for children who have experienced the death of a sibling to childhood cancer. Includes expressive age-appropriate activities. Facilitator: Michelle Miller, LISW-S, ACHP-SW

Art, Music & Meditation

Immerse yourself in the healing power of sound on this relaxing journey using the highest-grade Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls. This full body relaxation experience will help with stress, tension, sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, grief, physical pain, and more. Presenter: Becky Hopp, Certified Sound Healer

Support Groups

Support group for African American women with any type of cancer. Meets the first Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8:00pm. Facilitator: Sydney Roberts, MA, NCC, LPC, CPPN

Nutrition

Join this program to explore different nutrition and cancer topics. Gain knowledge and resources to empower your food choices, After reviewing research on a topic, watch a cooking demonstration to add to your recipe collection.