Dear <<First Name>>,
This is what's happening remotely at HopeSpring this week.
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What can you expect when you book a cancer care counselling appointment with Amy? View A Note From Amy to find out.
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Podcast Recommendation:
Are you looking for a new podcast? Check out Black Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories Podcast!
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The Great Canadian Giving Challenge is now on!
During June, every $1 donation through CanadaHelps enters HopeSpring in a draw to win $20,000.
Here's what $20,000 means to us:
65 wigs
64 camisoles
132 Cancer Counselling sessions
12 caregivers support group sessions (an entire year's worth of caregivers support groups)
24 men’s support group session (an entire year's worth of men's support group sessions)
= $19,982.35
Your support means that we can continue to provide local cancer support to anyone affected by cancer. To donate, please visit https://www.canadahelps.org/en/gcgc/77764.
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Here's what happened last week on social media:
Keep Doing the Best You Can
We marked World Kidney Cancer Day on June 18
We celebrated World Refugee Day on June 20
We welcomed Summer on June 20
Happy Father's Day on June 21
We celebrated Indigenous Peoples of Canada on June 21
We celebrated International Day of Yoga on June 21
Follow us on social media. See something you like? Share it so your social media feed sees it.
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We wish those celebrating Pride this month a happy and safe Pride!
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You're invited to:
Ask an Oncologist - Live Online Q&A with Dr. Rob Rutledge, MD, FRCPC on Tuesday, June 23, 6:30 - 7:30 PM EDT - presented by Inspire Health. This session is a unique opportunity to have YOUR questions addressed by a practicing oncologist who integrates cancer treatment with healing of the body, mind, and spirit.
To register, please visit Ask an Oncologist - Live Online Q&A with Dr. Rob Rutledge
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Waterloo Region Myeloma Support Group is meeting virtually using Zoom:
Wednesday June 24 at 7:00 pm.
Wednesday July 29 at 7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26 at 7:00 pm
To register please email Susan at waterlooregionsupport@myeloma.ca. A Zoom meeting invite and password will be sent to you.
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Did you know you have access to the COVID-19 Cancer Patient Support Hub?
This hub contains resources and information for cancer patients during the time of COVID-19. Here's a list of information available:
This hub of information is available to every person in Canada affected by cancer.
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You're invited to attend Mindfulness@Home Cancer Series:
This series runs on Fridays, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for 8 Fridays and covers the following topics:
June 26 - Hardwiring resilience appreciation and gratitude
July 3 - Mindful relationships, communication, intimacy
To register, please visit Mindfulness@Home Cancer Series.
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Please register for all programs by visiting www.hopespring.ca or calling 519-742-4673
Monday, June 22
Cancer Care Counselling via telephone or Zoom
Yoga for Cancer Recovery with Marilyn: 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. via Zoom
Tuesday, June 23
Women's Support Group with Tammy: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom
Cambridge Gentle Yoga with Tammy: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. via Zoom
Women's Support Group with Christina: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. via Zoom
Wednesday, June 24
Men's Support Group: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. via Zoom
Thursday, June 25
Cancer Care Counselling - via telephone or Zoom
Tai Chi with Judy: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. via Zoom
Meditation with Tammy: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. via Zoom
Coming up next week:
June 29 - Cancer Care Counselling via telephone or Zoom
Yoga for Cancer Recovery with Marilyn: 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. via Zoom
Caregivers Support Group: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
June 30 - Women's Support Group with Tammy: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom
Cambridge Gentle Yoga with Tammy: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. via Zoom
Qi Gong: 7:45 to 9:15 p.m.via Zoom
July 1 - Closed for Canada Day
July 2 - Cancer Care Counselling via telephone or Zoom
Tai Chi with Judy: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. via Zoom
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Here are some alternative programming you can participate in from home:
Cancer Specific:
Princess Margaret Foundation Cancer Classes
COVID & Waterloo Region Specific:
Waterloo Region Public Health Dashboard
Gentle Exercise:
A Little Dose of Happy - on demand
Inspire Health Meditation - Thursdays at 10:00 p.m. EDT.
Meditation and Guided Body Scan - on demand
Overcoming Anxiety - on demand
Qi Gong - on demand
Support:
Here 24/7
Cancer Chat Canada - online cancer support
Caremongers of Kitchener-Waterloo
Caremongers of Guelph
Know of a great online resource? Share it with us by emailing concierge@hopespring.ca and we will add it to our list.
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Waterloo Wellington Self-Management Program has transitioned to deliver several workshops remotely:
Craving Change - Virtual Sessions
Craving Change™ is a free, 4-week "how-to" workshop series focusing on helping you change your relationship with food.
Mondays - June 29, July 6, 13, 20 from 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. To register please visit Monday Craving Change Sessions.
Take Charge - Chronic Pain - Virtual Sessions twice a week for 3 weeks in a virtual classroom
Tuesday and Friday mornings, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., July 14 to 31
This free interactive workshop is for anyone managing persistent pain. This includes but not limited to arthritis, fibromyalgia, pain from motor vehicle accidents, repetitive strain injuries and chronic neck, shoulder, back pain. Learn skills to manage your health and take back control of your life. To register, please visit Taking Charge - Chronic Pain.
Through the Ontario Self-Management Program, there are additional workshops available, including webinars on:
- Chronic Pain
- Help with your Health
- Power Tools for Caregivers
To view these workshops and register, please visit Ontario Self-Management Program.
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Inspire Health in British Columbia provides those affected by cancer with virtual programs and services and you are invited to join. Programs include:
- Meditation, Chair Yoga, Group Strength and Stretch, Lymphedema information, Self-care, and more!
To join Inspire Health and access their programs, please visit Inspire Health - Get Started. They will reach out to you. On the registration form, in place of the BC Health Card number, please provide your Ontario Health Card number. Because Inspire Health is funded by BC Health, they require your health card number.
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June virtual sessions of Living with Loss are:
Monday June 22, 7-9 p.m. Free to Hope & Free to Mourn
Tuesday June 30, 7-9 p.m. Coping with Guilt
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Look Good Feel Better is now offering 3 online workshops you can participate from your home:
Teen Edition: Skincare, Cosmetics & Hair Alternatives
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm
To register visit lgfb.ca > Select Update on our Workshops > Register here: Teen Online Workshop.
Skincare and Cosmetics workshop:
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - 1 pm
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 - 6:30 pm
Tuesday, July 7, 2020 - 1 pm
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 - 6:30 pm
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 - 1 pm
You only need to attend 1 date.
To register visit lgfb.ca > Select Update on our Workshops > Register here: Skincare & Cosmetic Workshop.
Wig and Hair Alternatives workshop:
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - 6 pm. You only need to attend 1 date.
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 - 1 pm
Thursday, July 30, 2020 - 1 pm
You only need to attend 1 date.
To register visit lgfb.ca > Select Update on our Workshops > Register here: Wigs and Hair Alternatives Workshop.
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