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Dear <<First Name>>,
This is what's happening remotely at HopeSpring this week. 
A Note From Amy
A Note From Amy, HopeSpring Cancer Care Counsellor
This week in A Note from AMY, Amy discusses "The Promise of Post Traumatic Growth and How We Arrive There" read on
Positivity4Patients-Teresa N
Spring reminds of the coming flowers, here Positivity4Patients Teresa uses florals to enhance her message. We have permission from this group of youth to share their work. They love to receive feedback on their work, reach them at positivity4patients@gmail.com.
Program Schedules Updates
Note: The following programs have a time and/or date switch coming in March.

Art Therapy 
 Saturday        Bi-Weekly  10-11:30am 1.5 hrs  March 27
 Wednesday  Bi-Weekly   10-11:30am 1.5 hrs  March 3, April 14, April 28

Yoga for Cancer Recovery 
Thursday  Weekly (except last Thursday) 9:30-11am  1.5 hrs  March 4, March 11, March 18, April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22 
Podcast Fans!! Check this out!!
Introducing John Tukums, he is the Founder and CEO of DeepSubconscious.ai Inc., a medtech start-up company based in Canada's Silicon Valley (aka Waterloo) and enables people to access their freedom built upon advanced respiratory technology.
Check out John's podcast with exciting guests, details below. 
Happiness Oxygen, Happiness 2.0 with John Tukums, self development
Happiness 2.0, Episode 20-Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellman
CHECK OUT JOHN'S PODCAST, EVERYONE WELCOME 

Imagine having the power to breathe in and create 'happiness oxygen.'

 
How would that change your life? Happiness 2.02 is a mental health show for entrepreneurs that empowers listeners to find their 'Breath 2.0' — accessing deep calm to sustain peak states of performance and happiness.
 
Hosted by entrepreneur John Tukums, a TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, author, and inquisitive human being, the podcast features:
  • Journeys of entrepreneurs, change-makers, and champions. The tragedies, challenges, afflictions they encountered, and how they found their success and wellbeing.
  • Breathing techniques to keep illness at bay, increase happiness, control mental health.
  • What' flow states' are, how to achieve them, and what they can do for your physical and mental health.
 
Hear from the people who are reshaping our world and providing hope based on what's possible through their breakthroughs in mindset, biology, and health. Guests include:
  • Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Lou Ignarro; NY Times Best-Selling Author of 'Breath' James Nestor
  • CEO and Chair, Global Wellness Summit, Susie Ellis
  • Former CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellmann
 
What does Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellman of the Gates Foundation see as the Future of Health?
 
In this new podcast, John Tukums had the honor of interviewing Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellman, the former CEO and Senior Advisor to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and current board member of Pfizer. John and Sue discuss:
  • Improving the communication around the scientific process to regain credibility.
  • Educating ourselves and today's youth on public health and climate change.
  • How you can and why you should expose your children to science at an early stage.
 
Get your weekly dose of Happiness Oxygen every Monday
Introducing Chat Series
Peer Support Chat Series-ChemoTherapy, starts March 8th @ 5pm
Many Thanks for Your Support

UPDATES ON The Fire Relief Campaign for HopeSpring. As many of you know that our organization received a blow with the recent fire at the The Inn of Waterloo.

Many thanks for the following businesses for their assistance in collecting donated items on behalf of HopeSpring - The Inn of Waterloo front lobby and Frannie's Restaurant and Bakery are now accepting physical donations. 
 
HopeSpring lost a significant portion of its physical items, an estimated 80-90% of the items we owned where destroyed. We continue to assess what we need to replace and will continually update the listing. 
 
We also need to boldly say that we are 100% functioning regardless of the hurdle and it is our passion and mission to ensure anyone with cancer and their care network have what they need for their cancer  journey.  We are here for anyone, at any stage, no questions asked, ALWAYS. 
Updates on the after effects of the fire at The Inn of Waterloo

Many thanks to our wonderful community for the continued support. The outpouring of support has humbled us, the kind words, check-ins, donations, sharing and comments of posts on social media, contributions of items, and monetary donations, this support means the world to us.

For direction if you wish to help with the Fire Relief Fund and efforts read more for additional details.
Bonus Programs Available-Registration Required

HELPING WOMEN WITH CANCER FEEL LIKE THEMSELVES AGAIN SINCE 1992
To register or discover LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER visit  lgfb.ca

Look Good Feel Better Kit
Good news!  Kits are now being provided to participants who attend the Skincare & Cosmetic workshop.  These will be shipped directly to all participants within 5 days of attending the workshop.  These kits are nearly identical to those offered for the in-person workshop.  These include an assortment of 12 skincare & cosmetics products and are offered in 4 different shades.  Please let me know if you would like a sample kit to keep on hand to show patients.
For those of you who aren’t as familiar with LGFB, and would like to understand the mandate and mission more, please check out this video from LGFB Global featuring a Canadian participant, Aisha.  
Register for a workshop here or scan the QR code above
 
Prostate Cancer Support Group Waterloo-Wellington-Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021
     
 
Scan above to go directly to PCCN website.
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 Support Group Waterloo-Wellington chapter is here for you. 
.For our next virtual support group meeting - In person meetings are suspended because of the  pandemic, but PCSG Waterloo Wellington meets via ZOOM the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7pm. Join our mailing list for meeting invites.

You may join our mailing group by clicking here. Keep informed of the activities of Prostate Cancer Support Group – Waterloo Wellington.   
Donations to My Story Wanted
At HopeSpring, we want to provide our community with a deeper understanding of how this past year has been especially challenging and isolating for our cancer patients. 

Your story matters!
Whether you are newly diagnosed, in treatment or beyond, your words have power, and can help someone get through isolation. 
If you are comfortable, we would be incredibly honoured if you could share how HopeSpring has made an impact in your life during the pandemic.

Six inspiration tips to get you started on how HopeSpring helped you:
  1. What have you found incredibly helpful
  2. What have you overcome and how
  3. Any program that you especially enjoy and why
  4. Something that was memorable
  5. A quote, a phrase something that you read
  6. A photograph and why it has meaning
If you are interested in sharing your story, please email Mary Lou Miller at marketing@hopespring.ca. Thanking you in advance.
Submit Your Story Here
Nutrition and Lifestyle

No appetite: Best diet cancer patients to increase appetite- Ginger Chicken

Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program
When You Should See a Community Dietitian?
Cancer and cancer treatment can affect your appetite (when you do not have a feeling of hunger or interest in food). You may also have questions about what you should eat.
Talk to your health care team about any trouble you have eating (e.g. upset stomach, trouble swallowing) or if it becomes harder to eat.

A Registered Dietitian has training in food and nutrition. A Registered Dietitian will work with you to make a plan that fits your goals and lifestyle.

Visit https://www.hopespring.ca to continue reading. 
Plan Your Week Here

Please register for all programs by following the links below, visiting www.hopespring.ca or calling 519-742-4673

This Week:
Monday, March 1- Cancer Care Counselling with Amy via Telephone or Zoom,  Peer Support via Zoom 4-8pm
Tuesday, March 2 -  Women's Support Group Daytime with Tammy: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. via Zoom
Gentle Yoga For Symptom Management with Tammy: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. via Zoom
Peer Support via Zoom 10:30-2pm, Women's Support Group with Christina via Zoom 6:30-8pm, Qi Gong with Joel 7:30-9pm
Wednesday, March 3 - Peer Support via Zoom 4-8pm, Men's Support Group with Shawn via Zoom 6:30-8pm, Music Therapy for Cancer Patients via Zoom 2-3pm
Thursday, March 4 - Cancer Care Counselling via Telephone or Zoom, Peer Support via Zoom 10:30-2pm, Tai Chi with Judy via Zoom 10-11:30am,Gentle Movement and Community Conversations via Zoom 10-11:30am
Friday, March 5 Peer Support via Zoom 4-8pm, Music Therapy for the Caregiver via Zoom 3:30-4:40pm, Chemo Brain via Zoom 2-3pm
Saturday, March 6 - Puddle Jumpers via Zoom  9-10:30am, Yoga for Cancer Recovery via Zoom 9:30-10:30am, Peer Support via Zoom 10:30am-2:30pm, Gentle Flow and Let Go with Ahn via Zoom 10-11:30am, Music Therapy for Youth via Zoom 1-2pm, Art Therapy via Zoom 10-11:30am

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Coming Up:
Monday, March 8 - Cancer Care Counselling via Telephone or Zoom, Peer Support via Zoom 4-8pm
Tuesday, March 9 - Women's Support Group Daytime with Tammy 11:30am-1pm, Gentle Yoga Symptom Management with Tammy via Zoom 1:30pm-3pm, Qi Gong with Joel via Zoom 7:30-9pm, Peer Support via Zoom  10:30-2:30pm
Wednesday, March 10 - Music Therapy for Cancer Patients with Meredith via Zoom 2:00-3:30pm  Peer Support via Zoom 4-8pm
Thursday, March 11 Cancer Care Counselling via Telephone or Zoom, Gentle Movement and Community Conversations via Zoom 10:00-11:30am, Peer Support via Zoom 10:30-2:30pm, Tai Chi with Judy via Zoom 10-11:30am, Yoga for Cancer Recovery via Zoom 6:30-8pm
Friday, March 12 Music Therapy for Caregivers with Meredith via Zoom 3:30-5pm  Peer Support via Zoom 4-8pm
Saturday, March 13 - Peer Support via Zoom 10:30am-2:30pm, Gentle Flow and Let Go with Anh via Zoom 9:30am - 11:00am, Music Therapy for Youth with Meredith via Zoom 1-2:30pm

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Know of a great, free online resource? Share it with us by emailing concierge@hopespring.ca and we will add it to our list.
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