Dear <<First Name>>,
This is what's happening remotely at HopeSpring this week.
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Social Art is hosting a fundraiser for HopeSpring!
This event was originally scheduled for April but will now take place Thursday, July 16 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Social Art.
You'll be instructed through a 16”x20” painting of Hope Blooms (pictured above).
Only a few tickets remaining to this fundraiser so act fast! To purchase a ticket please visit Hope Blooms.
Here's how Social Art is operating in the time of COVID-19 - We are re-opening!
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Introducing a brand new workshop at HopeSpring - Chemo Brain: The Impact of Cancer Treatments on Memory, Thinking, and Attention!
Make sure you attend this workshop if you have chemo brain or brain fog!
This workshop will provide an understanding of what Chemo Brain is (i.e., regarding verbal or visual memory, problems with attention and concentration, as well as its affects on how one processes information), why cancer patients suffer from memory problems related to chemotherapy, and strategies for managing and improving memory problems during and after cancer treatment.
This workshop takes place on Wednesday, August 5, 12, or 19 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. You only need to attend 1 session. To register, please visit Chemo Brain Registration.
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The Exercise Oncology Lab (PI: Dr. Linda Trinh) is looking for cancer survivors to complete an online survey about their experiences with physical activity and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. By understanding this we may be able to develop tailored resources to address the needs of cancer survivors during this time. Anyone who completes the study will be eligible to enter into a drawing to win 1 of 6 $25 CAD gift cards to Amazon.
To complete the survey, please visit Exercise Oncology Lab Cancer Survivors COVID-19 survey.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to our research team at the Exercise Oncology Lab at 416-946-5856 or at exercise.oncology@utoronto.ca.
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Are you looking for a little tech help when using Zoom, video chat, checking out library books or other device-related questions?
enTech@Home is here to help. These student volunteers from University of Waterloo normally help those living in assisted living facilities, long-term care facilities or those undergoing chemo sessions at Grand River Regional Cancer Centre. Right now they are looking to help any community member with tech help.
To sign-up to receive help, please call 226-336-9684 or visit http://www.entech.club/ to complete a signup form.
Here's a recent article from the Waterloo Region Record profiling enTECH@home.
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Are you a young adult living with cancer or do you know a young adult with cancer? YACC is a great organization to connect with!
YACC Web: Chats are expanding to 3 sessions a week. These Zoom chats give young adults living with, through, and beyond cancer an opportunity to connect, share, and support each other through unique challenges like managing parenting, relationships, and building a career after a cancer diagnosis.
To register for any of these sessions, please visit YACC Web: Chats.
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Missed A Note From Amy last week? You can read it on our website at A Note From Amy.
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Are you passionate and community-minded? Want to help shape the future of HopeSpring? We are actively recruiting members of our Board of Directors. Everyone has a voice at our table. To apply please visit bit.ly/3euIdMB.
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Feel like you could use a little more positivity in your life? From May 31 - August 21 request positive thoughts to be sent to you through mail or email! Please complete the Sending Positive Thoughts form to sign up.
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Are you looking for something a little different? Shoppers Drug Mart has put together some great resources on mindfulness, meditation, being present and tips for sleeping. There are 12 different videos available. To view these videos, please visit Shoppers Drug Mart Mindful Meditations.
Please note that you don't need to be a Shoppers customer to view these free resources.
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Please register for all programs by visiting www.hopespring.ca or calling 519-742-4673
Monday, July 13
Cancer Care Counselling via telephone or Zoom
Tuesday, July 14
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
Thursday, July 16
Cancer Care Counselling - via telephone or Zoom
Tai Chi with Judy: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. via Zoom
Coming Up: July 20 - 25
July 20 - Cancer Care Counselling via telephone or Zoom
July 21 - 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 - 7:45 p.m. via Zoom
July 22 - Meditation with Carolynne: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. via Zoom
July 23 - Cancer Care Counselling - via telephone or Zoom
Tai Chi with Judy: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. via Zoom
Ovarian Cancer Support Group with Amy: 1:30 - 3:30 p.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
Gentle Exercise:
A Little Dose of Happy - on demand
Do Yoga With Me
Meditation and Guided Body Scan - on demand
Mindful Meditations from Shoppers Drug Mart
Guided Meditation for Overcoming Anxiety - on demand
Qi Gong - on demand
Nutrition:
FoodNetwork.ca Cooking Guides - guides from baking tips to grilling tips
Mastering the Art of Food Choice: For Symptom Management - July 29 from 12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m.
Supercook app - enter ingredients and get recipes
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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June virtual sessions of Living with Loss are:
Tuesday July 21, 7-9 p.m. Basic Needs of Every Mourner
Tuesday August 4, 1-3 p.m.Healing Your Grieving Soul
Tuesday August 4, 7-9 p.m.Healing Your Grieving Soul
Tuesday August 18, 7-9 p.m.Changing Relationships
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Waterloo Wellington Self-Management Program has transitioned to deliver several workshops remotely:
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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PCCN Virtual Support Group
Are you a man with Prostate Cancer, a family member of someone with Prostate Cancer or a caregiver supporting someone with Prostate Cancer? The Prostate Cancer Canada Network Waterloo-Wellington chapter is here for you. Support is available by email at info@pccn-waterloo-wellington.ca or by calling our answering service at 226-240-9264.
Our next virtual support group meeting is on Tuesday, July 28 at 7:00 p.m. and will feature a Q & A session with Dr. Bobby Shayegan. To register and receive a meeting link, please email info@pccn-waterloo-wellington.ca or call 226-240-9264.
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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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Waterloo Region Myeloma Support Group is meeting virtually using Zoom:
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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Look Good Feel Better is now offering 2 online workshops you can participate from your home:
Skincare and Cosmetics workshop:
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 - 1 p.m.
You only need to attend 1 date. To register, please visit Skincare and Cosmetics workshop.
Wig and Hair Alternatives workshop:
Thursday, July 16, 2020 - 1 p.m.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 - 6 p.m.
Thursday, July 30, 2020 - 1 p.m.
You only need to attend 1 date. To register, please visit Wig and Hair Alternatives workshop.
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