Program ScheduleWinter 2017

Unless otherwise indicated most programs are offered at the following locations.

Wellspring North Carma House NW1404 Home Rd NWCalgary, Alberta T3B 1G7403-521-5292

Wellspring SouthFountain Court SE#120, 703 - 64 Ave SECalgary, Alberta T2H 2C3587-747-0260

Wellspring Calgary offers programs, resources and services for people living with cancer and their significant caregivers.

Membership is free of charge and no referral is necessary.

No one has to face cancer alone.

Wellspring North Carma House NW

1404 Home Rd NW, Calgary403-521-5292

Wellspring South Fountain Court SE

#120, 703 - 64 Ave SE, Calgary587-747-0260

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Threshold Choir Calgary’s Threshold Choir sings for and with those at life’s thresholds. Learn about the choir and hear their singing and “song bath” demo.Friday, Jan. 6 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Fatigue and Cancer:Dr. Ardythe Taylor and Steve Simpson PhDWednesday, Feb. 1 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Legal and Employment Matters: Darrell Lang and Frank Molnar Legal and HR specialists outline the impact an absence from work can have on employment relationships and clarify your legal rights. Thursday, Feb. 9 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Preparing for Temporarily Reduced Income: Ben Eggen, Financial ConsultantWednesday, Feb. 22 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Reclaim Your Vitality Beyond Cancer: Rebecca Garland (3 week series)You may attend individual sessions or all three. Week 1 & 2: Live Beyond Fear: Build skills and personal power to live with courage and joy. Tuesdays, Mar. 7, 14 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pmWeek 3: A Story of Love: See your body in a new light, and restore the healing power of love. Tuesday, Mar. 21 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Resilience of the Human Spirit: Wilson Miranda ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going’. Wednesday, Mar. 8 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm

House Music: Robbie BanksCeltic, folk and pop on guitar, accordian etc.Friday, Mar. 10 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm

First Nations Stories of the Circle: Guided Introduction with Jessie Fiddler KissLearn about Elders Cree/Metis teachings about the medicine wheel as a tool for balance and healing, using drum and moss bag tools with whoever feels the call to join the circle.‘All we are, or ever will be, are stories.’Wednesday, Mar. 29 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm

SpeakersWellspring Carma House 1404 Home Rd NW

SpeakersSouth Health Campus Wellness Centre4448 Front St SE

First Nations Stories of the Circle: Guided Introduction with Jessie Fiddler KissLearn about Elders Cree/Metis teachings about the medicine wheel as a tool for balance and healing, using drum and moss bag tools with whoever feels the call to join the circle. ‘All we are, or ever will be, are stories.’Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Food & Nutrition: Cancer Treatment Recovery for People with Eating ChallengesJennifer Black, RDLecture: Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 5:30 - 7:30 pmCooking: Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Music and Art: My Therapy: Jennifer Buchanan: Music Therapist and Debbie Baylin: Art à la Carte Thursday, Mar. 23 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Speakers Outreach

Has Cancer Caused Conflict in Your Life?: Deborah Sword, PhDMonday, Jan. 16 from 1:30 - 3:00 pmat Okotoks Public Libary (7 Riverside Drive)

Conflict Mental Maps: Deborah Sword, PhDMonday, Jan. 23 from 1:30 - 3:00 pmat High River Cancer Centre (560 - 9th Ave SW)

SpeakersWellspring Fountain Court #120, 703 - 64 Ave SE

Sacred Song and the Heart Space: Tracey Gawley, Lisa Manitopyes-Weleschuk, and Fiona McGinn Sing in community blended with Kundalini yoga practices of listening and breathing.Friday, Feb. 24 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm

House Music: Tessitura:Doug Baker, Murray Little, Fiona McGinnFriday, Mar. 31 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm

A Conversation about Depression:Tracy SuttonThursday, Apr. 6 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Drop Ins

Educational Brain Fog Wednesdays, Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar. 1, 8 from 10:00 – 11:30 am at Carma House NWOR Mondays, Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr. 3, 10, 24, May 1(no class Apr. 17) from 1:30 - 3:00 pm at Fountain Court SE

Healing Journey 1: Coping with Cancer StressWednesdays, Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm at Carma House NWOR Tuesdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28from 1:00 - 2:30 pm at Fountain Court SE

Healing Journey 2: Skills for Healing Wednesdays, Mar. 8, 15, 22, 29, Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Carma House NW OR Thursdays, Mar. 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Fountain Court SE

Resumes and Interviews Thursdays, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23 from 9:30 - 11:30 am at Carma House NW* Also see Legal and Employment Matters,Resumes and Interviews, and/or Money Matters.

Returning to WorkTuesdays, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 from 9:30 – 11:30 am at Carma House NW* Also see Legal and Employment Matters,Resumes and Interviews, and/or Money Matters.

Visualization, Relaxation and MindfulnessThursdays, Jan. 5 – Apr. 20 from 1:15 – 2:45 pm at Carma House NWOR Thursdays, Jan. 5 – Apr. 20 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at Fountain Court SE

Yoga: For Harmony: Meditative Pace Fridays, Jan. 6 – Feb. 24 (no class Feb. 17)from 1:00 - 2:15 pm at Carma House NWAND/OR Fridays, Mar. 3 – Apr. 21 (no class Apr. 14)from 1:00 - 2:15 pm at Fountain Court SE

Yoga: For Well-Being: Meditative PaceTuesdays, Jan. 3 – Apr. 18 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Thursdays, Jan. 5 – Apr. 20 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm at Carma House NW

Yoga: Restorative: Deep Rest and Meditation Mondays, Jan. 9 – Apr. 10 (no class Feb. 20) from 11:15 am - 12:30 pm at Carma House NW

Drop Ins

Artist Trading Cards Fourth Wed., Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 22, Apr. 26from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Carma House NW

Campfire Classics Music Jam Fridays, Jan. 6 – Apr. 21 (weekly) (no classes Feb. 17 and Apr. 14) from 12:00 - 1:00 pm at Carma House NW

Exercise and Educate Yourself (PAR-Q+ required) Wednesdays, Jan. 4 – Apr. 19 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at Carma House NWOR Saturdays, Jan. 7 – Apr. 8 (no class Feb. 18)from 9:00 – 10:00 am at Carma House NWOR Mondays, Jan. 9 – Apr. 10 (no class Feb. 20) from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at Carma House NW OR Tuesdays, Jan. 10 – Apr. 18 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at Fountain Court SE

Knitting: 10 Healthy Reasons Mondays, Jan. 9 – Apr. 10 (no class Feb. 20) from 7:00 – 8:00 pm at Carma House NW

Laughter Yoga: Laugh Until It Helps Wednesdays, Jan. 4, Feb. 1, Mar. 1, Apr. 5 from 10:00 - 11:00 am at Carma House NWOR Saturdays, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11 and Apr. 8 from 10:00 – 11:00 am at Fountain Court SEFamily/youth friendly with youth authorization form.

Men’s Group Wednesdays, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 29, Apr. 26 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Carma House NW

Open Art Studio: BYO Art Projects Thursdays, Jan. 5 – Apr. 20 from 12:30 – 3:30 pm at Carma House NWAND/OR Mondays, Jan. 9 – Apr. 24 (no class Feb. 20 and Apr. 17) from 12:30 - 2:30 pm at Fountain Court SE

Supportive Conversation: Food for Thought Tuesdays, Jan. 3 – Apr. 18 (Tuesday Tea)from 1:30 – 3:00 pm at Carma House NW

Thursdays with Bob: (Open to the public)Reflection on Grief and Loss Jan. 5, Feb. 2, Mar. 2, Apr. 6from 3:00 - 4:30 pm at Carma House NW

Ukulele Fridays, Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 3, Apr. 7 (monthly) from 1:00 – 2:15 pm at Carma House NWAND/OR Beginners (weekly)Tuesdays, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, Apr. 4, 11 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm at Fountain Court SE

Movement & Meditation

Outdoor & Fitness

Cancervive Challenge (PAR-Q+ required) Work as a group towards a fitness goal: Light it Up Calgary run/walk on April 8 Orientation: Friday, Jan. 20 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at Carma House NWSpin Sessions: Fridays, Feb. 3 - Apr. 7from 4:30 - 5:30 pm at TCR Sport Lab (1817 - 10th Ave SW)

Cross Country Skiing (PAR-Q+ required)Ski for fun with a coach. All levels welcome. Equipment provided.Orientation: Monday, Jan. 9from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NWSki days: Jan. 23, Feb. 6, 27, Mar. 6, 20 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Confederation Park & Canmore Nordic Centre

Gardening: Hands On The Very Best HouseplantsFriday, Feb. 24from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Tropicals and Terrariums Friday, Mar. 24from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at Fountain Court SE

Ski Day: Banff Norquay (PAR-Q+ required)Ski for fun. Ski Buddy, equipment rental and transportation provided. Call for details.Sun., Mar. 26 (full day) meet at Carma House NW

Snowshoeing (PAR-Q+ required) Call for details. Mondays, Jan. 9, Feb. 6 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm meet at Carma House NW

Yoga: For Well-Being: Meditative (Drop In) Tuesdays, Jan. 3 – Apr. 18 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Thursdays, Jan. 5 – Apr. 20 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm at Carma House NW

Yoga: Functional: More Active/Pose Changes12-week commitment/pre-registration requiredWednesdays, Jan. 4 – Mar. 22from 11:30 am – 12:45 pm at Carma House NWOR Tuesdays, Jan. 3 - Mar. 21 from 11:30 am – 12:45 pm at Fountain Court SE

Yoga: Restorative: Deep Rest and Meditation (Drop In) Mondays, Jan. 9 – Apr. 10 (no class Feb. 20) from 11:15 am - 12:30 pm at Carma House NW

Movement & MeditationExercise and Educate Yourself (PAR-Q+ required) Wednesdays, Jan. 4 – Apr. 19 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at Carma House NW OR Mondays, Jan. 9 – Apr. 10 (no class Feb. 20) from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at Carma House NW OR Saturdays, Jan. 7 – Apr. 8 (no class Feb. 18) from 9:00 – 10:00 am at Carma House NWOR Tuesdays, Jan. 10 – Apr. 18 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at Fountain Court SE

Healthy Steps™ (PAR-Q+ required)Tuesdays, Jan. 10 – Apr. 18 from 9:30 - 10:30 am at Carma House NW OR Thursdays, Jan. 12 – Apr. 20 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Wednesdays, Feb. 8 - Mar. 29from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm at Fountain Court SE

iRest® Meditation Thursdays, Jan. 5 – Feb. 23 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NW AND/OR Thursdays, Mar. 2 - Apr. 20 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Fountain Court SE

Moves in Rhythm (PAR-Q+ required) Thursdays, Jan. 12 – Feb. 23 from 6:45 – 7:45 pm at Carma House NWAND/OR Thurdays, Mar. 2 – Apr. 20 from 6:45 - 7:45 pm at Carma House NW

Qigong: Spring ForestMore experienced: Wed., Jan. 11 – Apr. 19 from 10:00 - 11:00 am at Carma House NWOR Less experienced: Wed., Jan. 11 – Feb. 22 from 11:15 am - 12:15 pm at Carma House NWOR All levels: Wednesdays, Mar. 1 – Apr. 26 from 10:00 - 11:00 am at Fountain Court SE

Tai Chi More experienced: Tuesdays, Jan. 10 – Apr. 18 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Less experienced: Tues., Jan. 10 – Apr. 18 from 12:15 - 1:15 pm at Carma House NWOR All levels: Wednesdays, Jan. 4 – Feb. 22 from 10:00 - 11:00 am at Fountain Court SE

Yoga: For Harmony: Meditative Pace/Pose Changes (Drop In) Fridays, Jan. 6 – Feb. 24 (no class Feb. 17)from 1:00 - 2:15 pm at Carma House NWAND/OR Fridays, Mar. 3 – Apr. 21 (no class Apr. 14) from 1:00 - 2:15 pm at Fountain Court SE

Caregiving & Self CareAdvanced Cancer Support: Acceptance and Intentional Living Mondays, Jan. 9 – Apr. 10 (no class Feb. 20) from 1:30 - 3:00 pm at Carma House NW

Book Discussion: Ultimate Road Trip: Are we there yet? ‘Book of Joy; Lasting Happiness in a Changing World’ - notes and stories from the Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams. Mon., Jan. 2, 16, 30, Feb. 13, 27, Mar. 13, 27, Apr. 10from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Carma House NW

Caregiving Support: Finding SanctuaryWednesdays, Mar. 15, 22, 29, Apr. 5 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Carma House NW

Chaplain in Residence Thursdays, from 1:30 - 3:30 pm at Carma House NW(Call 403-521-5292 to book an appointment)

Food & Nutrition: For Cancer Treatment Recovery and People with Eating ChallengesLecture: Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Cooking: Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 5:30 - 7:30 pmBoth at South Health Campus Wellness Centre (4448 Front St SE)

Food & Nutrition: Herbs and SpicesLecture: Wednesday, Feb. 1from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Carma House NWHands On: Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at Cookbook Co. (722-11 Ave SW)

For Caregivers OnlyFriday, Mar. 3 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Fountain Court SE

Healing Touch Group WorkshopSaturday, Mar. 25 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at Fountain Court SE

Inner Smile RetreatSaturday, Mar. 25 from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm at Carma House NWOR Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm at Fountain Court SE

Thursdays with Bob: (Open to the public)Reflection on Grief and Loss Jan. 5 - Relinquishing controlFeb. 2 - Realistic expectationsMar. 2 - Patience recallApr. 6 - Resurrection out of Suffering from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at Carma House NW

PAR-Q+ / PARmedX Physical Activity Readiness Process The PAR-Q+ form is required for all attendees (diagnosed with cancer and/or caregiver) of these programs: Cancervive, Exercise & Educate, Healthy Steps™, Moves in Rhythm, YA Boot Camp and Outdoor Programs. Complete forms EARLY. You may need to connect with a CEO (Certified Exercise Physiologist) by calling U of C at 403-210-8482 or a physician, if advised by CEP.

HOW TO: Get forms and directions from our website at www.wellspringcalgary.ca/forms.asp or from Wellspring at 1404 Home Rd NW

If you have been diagnosed with cancer you must fill in the entire form.Caregivers who answer NO to the first 7 questions(section 1), are clear to exercise after signing the declaration. If you answer YES to any of the questions in section 1 and/or 2 consult a CEP (Certified Exercise Physiologist) at the Thrive Lab (U of C) or your doctor.The CEP may give clearance over the phone, or in person, OR may recommend a physician review a PARmedX form.Deliver forms to our office before class and you will receive a card with the expiry date.

PAR-Q+ / PARmedX

Money Matters: One-on-one appointments Call Meghan Holub, MSW from Monday to Friday at 403-521-5292 ext 312 (Carma House NW), AND/OR Brent Rowsell, BA Psych. Fridays at 587-747-0260 or Toll Free 866-682-3135 (Fountain Court SE).

Money Matters

“Wellspring has helped me to better understand my cancer, feel less isolated,

and live a more enriched life.” Wellspring Member

Choose up to 4 programs (excluding drop ins).

Creative Journaling: (visuals and writing)

Expressive ArtsExpressive Arts

Creative Journaling: Mystery and MagicThursdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Sat., Jan. 7, 14, 21, Feb. 4 (no class Jan. 28)from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Mon., Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Fountain Court SE

Creative Journaling Intro: For CJ BeginnersThursdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Sat., Mar. 25, Apr. 1, 8, 22 (no class Apr. 15)from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Mondays, Feb. 27, Mar. 6, 13, 2010:00 am – 12:00 pm Fountain Court SE

Drumming, Writing and Spoken Word

Watercolour: Beginner’s Brush Sat., Feb. 11, 25, Mar. 4, 11 (no class Feb. 18)from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Mon., Mar. 27, Apr. 3, 10, 24 (no class Apr. 17)10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Fountain Court SE

Watercolour for Fun: Four ApproachesThursdays, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NW

Watercolour: Nature ExplorationFridays, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NW

Watercolour

Drumming Sat., Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25 (no class Feb. 18)from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Saturdays, Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at Fountain Court SE

Intro to ImprovThursdays, Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Fountain Court SE

Songwriter’s StudioThursdays, Mar. 30, Apr. 6, 13, 20 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Fountain Court SE

Writer’s Studio 2nd Wednesdays, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 8, Apr. 12from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Carma House NWOR Thursdays, Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Fountain Court SE

Artshop: Digital Storytelling Use your pictures, videos and music. Storytelling Basics: Tuesday, Feb. 21from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Fountain Court SEAND Movie-Making (3 min. short film): Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 25, 26from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Fountain Court SE

Artshop: DreamcatchersFamily/youth friendly with youth authorization form.Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Saturday, Feb. 4from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Fountain Court SE

Artshop: Magazine RepurposedMixed media techniques.Saturday, Mar. 18from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at Carma House NW

Artshop: Monoprinting for AnyoneFriday, Apr. 21 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at Carma House NW

Artshop: Painting in a Day (choose only one) Friday, Mar. 31 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Carma House NW OR Jan. 24 OR Feb. 21 OR Mar. 21 OR Apr. 25 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at Fountain Court SE

Artshop: Photographic Fun for the BeginnerBring your own camera, even a phone. Sunday, Jan. 29 from 2:30 - 5:00 pm meet at Carma House NW

Artshops: (single day workshops)

Expressive ArtsExpressive Arts

Art Assortment Fridays, Feb. 3, 10, 24, Mar. 3 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Fridays, Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fountain Court SE

Artist Trading Cards Thursdays, Mar. 30, Apr. 6, 13, 20from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Carma House NW

Artist Trading Cards: (Monthly Drop In) Fourth Wed., Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 22, Apr. 26from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Carma House NW

Soul CardsSaturdays, Feb. 4, 11, 25, Mar. 4 (no class Feb. 18)from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Carma House NW

Art Mix: (multi-week programs)

No experience needed.

Young AdultYoung Adult Programs (18 to 39-ish) email youngadult@wellspringcalgary.ca Or contact Young Adult Cancer Canada at localifecalgary@youngadultcancer.ca or www.youngadultcancer.ca

Young Adult YogaThursdays, Jan. 12 - Feb. 23from 5:30 - 6:45 pm at Fountain Court SE

Young Adult Board Game Night (Drop In) Family/youth friendly with youth authorization form.Fridays, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 10, Apr. 7from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at Fountain Court SE

Young Adult Bootcamp (PAR-Q+ required)Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 28 from 7:15 - 8:00 pm at Carma House NW

Young Adult Creative JournalingWednesdays, Jan. 18, Feb. 1, 15, Mar. 1from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Carma House NW

Young Adult Ski Day: Banff Norquay (PAR-Q+ required)Ski for fun. Ski Buddy, equipment rental and transportation provided. Sun., Mar. 26 (full day) meet at Carma House NW

Young Adult Food & Nutrition: Herbs & Spices Lecture: Wednesday, Apr. 12 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Carma House NWHands On: Wed., Apr. 19 from 5:30 - 8:30 pmat Cookbook Co. (722-11 Ave SW)

Sponsors

Wellspring Calgary’s work is madepossible through the generous donations of individuals, corporations, foundations

and grassroots fundraisers including the following program sponsors:

...and many other donors.

Starts Program Time Jan 2 Book Discussion: Road Trip 6:30 pm Jan 3 Supportive Conversation (Drop in) 1:30 pmJan 3 Yoga: For Well-Being (Drop in) 5:30 pm Jan 4 Laughter Yoga (Drop in) 10:00 am Jan 4 Yoga: Functional (12 week) 11:30 am Jan 4 Exercise and Educate (Drop in) 6:30 pm Jan 5 iRest© Meditation 10:00 amJan 5 Creative Journaling: Mystery 10:00 am Jan 5 Open Art Studio: BYO (Drop in) 12:30 pm Jan 5 Visualization, Relaxation (Drop in) 1:15 pm Jan 5 Thursdays with Bob (Drop in) 3:00 pmJan 5 Yoga: For Well-Being (Drop in) 5:00 pmJan 6 Watercolour: Nature Exploration 10:00 am Jan 6 Campfire Classics Music (Drop in) 12:00 pmJan 6 Ukulele (Drop in) 1:00 pm Jan 6 Yoga: For Harmony (Drop in) 1:00 pmJan 6 Threshold Choir (Speaker) 7:00 pmJan 7 Exercise and Educate (Drop in) 9:00 amJan 7 Creative Journaling: Mystery 10:00 am Jan 9 Cross Country Skiing: Orientation 10:00 amJan 9 Yoga: Restorative 11:15 amJan 9 Snowshoeing 1:00 pm Jan 9 Advanced Cancer Support 1:30 pmJan 9 Exercise and Educate (Drop in) 6:30 pmJan 9 Knitting: 10 Reasons (Drop in) 7:00 pmJan 10 Healthy Steps™ 9:30 amJan 10 Returning to Work 9:30 amJan 10 Tai Chi: More Experienced 11:00 amJan 10 Tai Chi: Less Experienced 12:15 am Jan 11 Qigong: More Experienced 10:00 amJan 11 Qigong: Less Experienced 11:15 amJan 11 Healing Journey 1: Coping 1:00 pmJan 11 Writer’s Studio 6:30 pmJan 12 Healthy Steps™ 3:00 pmJan 12 Moves in Rhythm 6:45 pm Jan 14 Drumming 1:00 pm Jan 17 Young Adult Bootcamp 7:15 pmJan 18 Brain Fog 10:00 amJan 18 Young Adult Creative Journaling 6:30 pmJan 20 Cancervive Challenge: Orientation 6:00 pm Jan 25 Artist Trading Cards (Drop in) 6:30 pmJan 25 Men’s Group (Drop in) 7:00 pm Jan 28 Dreamcatchers 10:00 amJan 29 Artshop: Photographic Fun 2:30 pm

Program Schedule Wellspring NorthCarma House NW - 1404 Home Rd NW

Starts Program Time Feb 1 Laughter Yoga (Drop in) 10:00 am Feb 1 Food & Nutrition: Herbs & Spices 1:00 pm Feb 1 Fatigue and Cancer (Speaker) 6:30 pmFeb 2 Creative Journaling Intro 10:00 amFeb 2 Thursdays with Bob (Drop in) 3:00 pm Feb 3 Art Assortment 10:00 amFeb 3 Ukulele (Drop in) 1:00 pm Feb 4 Soul Cards 1:00 pm Feb 6 Snowshoeing 1:00 pm Feb 9 Legal & Employment (Speaker) 6:30 pmFeb 11 Watercolour: Beginner’s Brush 10:00 am Feb 22 Reduced Income (Speaker) 6:30 pmFeb 22 Artist Trading Cards (Drop in) 6:30 pm Feb 22 Men’s Group (Drop in) 7:00 pmFeb 24 Gardening: Very Best Houseplants 1:00 pm

Mar 1 Laughter Yoga (Drop in) 10:00 am Mar 2 Resumes and Interviews 9:30 am Mar 2 Watercolour for Fun 10:00 am Mar 2 Thursdays with Bob (Drop in) 3:00 pmMar 2 Moves in Rhythm 6:45 pmMar 3 Ukulele (Drop in) 1:00 pm Mar 7 Reclaim Your Vitality: #1 (Speaker) 10:30 amMar 8 Healing Journey 2: Healing 1:00 pmMar 8 Resilience of the Spirit (Speaker) 6:30 pm Mar 10 House Music (Speaker) 7:00 pm Mar 14 Reclaim Your Vitality: #2 (Speaker) 10:30 amMar 15 Caregiving Support: Sanctuary 7:00 pmMar 18 Artshop: Magazine Repurposed 10:00 am Mar 21 Reclaim Your Vitality: #3 (Speaker) 10:30 am Mar 22 Artist Trading Cards (Drop in) 6:30 pmMar 25 Creative Journaling Intro 10:00 amMar 25 Inner Smile Retreat 10:00 amMar 29 First Nations Stories (Speaker) 6:30 pmMar 29 Men’s Group (Drop in) 7:00 pm Mar 30 Artist Trading Cards 10:00 am Mar 31 Artshop: Painting in a Day 10:00 am

Apr 5 Laughter Yoga (Drop in) 10:00 am Apr 6 Thursdays with Bob (Drop in) 3:00 pmApr 7 Ukulele (Drop in) 1:00 pm Apr 12 Young Adult Food & Nutrition 5:30 pmApr 21 Artshop: Monoprinting for Anyone 10:00 am Apr 26 Artist Trading Cards (Drop in) 6:30 pm Apr 26 Men’s Group (Drop in) 7:00 pm

Register online at www.wellspringcalgary.ca, by phone at 403-521-5292 or 587-747-0260, in person at 1404 Home Rd NW or #120, 703 - 64 Ave SE.

Starts Program Time Jan 3 Yoga: Functional (12 week) 11:30 amJan 4 Tai Chi: All Levels 10:00 amJan 5 Visualization, Relaxation (Drop in) 7:00 pmJan 9 Creative Journaling: Mystery 10:00 amJan 9 Open Art Studio: BYO (Drop in) 12:30 pmJan 10 Exercise and Educate (Drop in) 6:00 pm Jan 12 Young Adult Yoga 5:30 pm Jan 13 Young Adult Board Games (Drop in) 7:00 pm Jan 14 Laughter Yoga (Drop in) 10:00 am Jan 19 Writer’s Studio 6:30 pm Jan 24 Artshop: Painting in a Day 10:00 am Jan 28 Inner Smile Retreat 10:00 am

Feb 4 Dreamcatchers 10:00 am Feb 7 Healing Journey 1: Coping 1:00 pm Feb 8 Healthy Steps™ 11:30 am Feb 10 Young Adult Board Games (Drop in) 7:00 pmFeb 11 Laughter Yoga (Drop in) 10:00 am Feb 21 Artshop: Painting in a Day 10:00 am Feb 21 Artshop: Digital Storytelling 6:30 pm Feb 23 Intro to Improv 6:30 pm Feb 24 Sacred Song Heart Space (Speaker) 7:00 pm Feb 27 Creative Journaling Intro 10:00 am

Mar 1 Qigong: All Levels 10:00 am Mar 2 iRest© Meditation 10:00 am Mar 3 For Caregivers Only 10:00 amMar 3 Yoga: For Harmony (Drop in) 1:00 pm Mar 6 Brain Fog 1:30 pm Mar 7 Ukulele: Beginners (Drop in) 1:00 pm Mar 9 Healing Journey 2: Healing 1:00 pmMar 10 Art Assortment 10:00 amMar 10 Young Adult Board Games (Drop in) 7:00 pm Mar 11 Laughter Yoga (Drop in) 10:00 am Mar 11 Drumming 1:00 pm Mar 21 Artshop: Painting in a Day 10:00 am Mar 24 Gardening: Tropicals & Terraniums 1:00 pm Mar 25 Healing Touch Group Workshop 10:00 amMar 27 Watercolour: Beginner’s Brush 10:00 am Mar 30 Songwriter’s Studio 6:30 pmMar 31 House Music: Tessitura (Speaker) 7:00 pm

Apr 6 Conversation Depression (Speaker) 6:30 pm Apr 7 Young Adult Board Games (Drop in) 7:00 pm Apr 8 Laughter Yoga (Drop in) 10:00 am Apr 25 Artshop: Painting in a Day 10:00 am

Program Schedule Wellspring SouthFountain Court SE - #120, 703 - 64 Ave SE

Starts Program Time Jan 24 First Nations Stories (Speaker) 6:30 pm Feb 15 Food & Nutrition (Speaker) 5:30 pmMar 23 Music and Art (Speaker) 6:30 pm

Program Schedule South Health CampusWellness Centre - 4448 Front St SE

Starts Program Time Jan 16 Cancer Caused Conflict (Speaker) 1:30 pm Jan 23 Cross Country Skiing Day 10:00 am Jan 23 Conflict Mental Maps (Speaker) 1:30 pm

Feb 3 Cancervive Challenge 4:30 pm Feb 6 Cross Country Skiing Day 10:00 amFeb 27 Cross Country Skiing Day 10:00 am

Mar 6 Cross Country Skiing Day 10:00 amMar 20 Cross Country Skiing Day 10:00 amMar 26 Young Adult Ski Day: Norquay Full dayMar 26 Ski Day: Norquay Full day

Program Schedule Other LocationsSee descriptions for actual location details

Register online at www.wellspringcalgary.ca, by phone at 403-521-5292 or 587-747-0260, in person at 1404 Home Rd NW or #120, 703 - 64 Ave SE.

External GroupsHead and Neck Cancer Support Group (AHS)Email Dr. Pelletier: guy.pelletier@albertahealthservices.ca 2nd Monday of the month from 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Hereditary Breast and Ovarian SupportContact Jackie Price at 403-241-7914No regular meetings

Look Good Feel BetterManage appearance-related cancer side-effects in a friendly environment. Tips on skincare, makeup, wigs and hair alternatives. Complementary cosmetic kit. Caregivers welcome for tea and a tour. To register go online at www.lgfb.ca or call 1-800-914-5665.First Tuesday of the month from 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Ostomy Support GroupContact Patricia Cimmeck 403-273-8946 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7:00 – 9:00 pm

SAMPS: Southern AlbertaMultiple Myeloma SupportCall Norma 587-998-7267 or email sampswarriors@gmail.com Thursdays, Jan. 12, Mar. 9 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm

University of Calgary Yoga Thrive (12-week) Research-based therapeutic yoga for those diagnosed with cancer, on or off treatment, experiencing stiffness, pain, stress, fatigue or other side-effects. Classes designed to meet your (and your support person’s) needs. Visit www.ucalgary.ca/healthandwellnesslab, http://ow.ly/SOLnN, or call Active Living at 403-220-7749.

Women’s Interest Group Contact Becky at talkbtgroup@outlook.comWeekly on Fridays, Jan. 6 - Apr. 21 (no meeting Apr. 14) from 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) / LocalifeLocalife offers fun, casual, peer-led social events for young adults living with and beyond cancer. Connect with a community of people who get it! To participate you must have received a cancer diagnosis between the ages of 15 and 39 and you must currently be 18 to 39 years old. You may also bring one supporter (aged 18-39). For info contact:Kevin at localifecalgary@youngadultcancer.ca or www.youngadultcancer.ca

Wellspring Calgary is pleased to offer meeting space for the following independently managed, cancer-related groups at Wellspring Carma House 1404 Home Rd NW (unless otherwise indicated in the description below).

Bladder Cancer Support GroupEmail bladdercancercalgary@gmail.com Call Susan at 403-730-3448 or Ben at 403-474-9612

Blood Cancer Support GroupCall Lindsay 403-263-5400 or email lindsay.sales@lls.org 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Brain Tumor Support GroupCall Crystal 403-944-3439 or email lori.w@shaw.ca 3rd Wednesday of month from 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Cancer ChicA hands-on workshops for women living with cancer. Learn about potentially harmful chemicals in your beauty regime, receive make-up tips and tricks, tie scarves, and get pumped about fitness during and after treatment. Enjoy a special ’Thriver’ gift bag full of fun, healthy goodies! To register please go online at www.cancerchic.ca/events/ or email karla@cancerchic.caFacilitators: Karla Laing, Christine Francoeur, Thrive Lab Monday, Jan 23. from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Monday, Mar. 6 from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm at Fountain Court SE

Cervical Cancer Support GroupEmail Becky at talkbtgroup@outlook.com 2nd Thursday of month from 10:00 – 11:30 am

Colorectal Cancer Support GroupEmail coloncancercalgary@gmail.com 2nd Wed. of the month from 10:00 – 11:30 am

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