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Life with Cancer™

Life with Cancer Mission Statement

To enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing education, information and support.R E G I S T R A T I O N I S R E Q U I R E D F O R C L A S S E S

Life with Cancer™

Life with Cancer Mission Statement

To enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing education, information and support.

R E G I S T R A T I O N I S R E Q U I R E D F O R C L A S S E S

Life with Cancer™

Life with Cancer Mission Statement

To enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing education, information and support.

About Life with Cancer™

Life with Cancer programs and services are offered throughout Northern Virginia . Our main facility is the Dewberry Life with Cancer Family Center; a home-like setting where people can come together to learn, share and find solutions to the questions that arise when one is diagnosed with cancer. Our staff is made up of experienced oncology nurses and social workers. Our programs and services (except massage) are FREE thanks to generous community support. Any one affected by cancer, including family members, may participate, regardless of where they live or receive treatment. To learn more about this FREE community resource visit www.lifewithcancer.org.

Class Registration Information• Allclassesarefree,but

registrationisrequiredunlessotherwisespecified.

• Toregister,gotowww.lifewithcancer.organdclickonthecalendarandclassregistrationpage,unlessotherwisespecified.

• Can’tmakeittoaclassorappointment?Pleaseletusknow;emailangelina.waldon@inova.orgorcall703.698.2526.

• Beforeyouattend,checkourwebsite,youremailandvoicemailforprogramupdates.

• Ifattendingasupportgroupforthefirsttime,pleasecontactthefacilitator.

NOVEMBER 2013 N O V E M B E R h i g h l i g h t s

Orientation to LWCFC, Thu, Nov 7 & 21, 10-11amFC, Mon, Nov 11 & 25, 6-7pmThisclassisintendedforpeoplewhoarenewtoLifewithCancer.Learnaboutourmanyprograms,supportgroupsandservicesforchildrenandadults.Overviewincludeswhoweare,whatwedo,staffandservicesavailableatourvariouslocations,tourofourFamilyCenter,andyourspecificquestionsaddressed.Pleasecall,orregisteronourwebsite,byprecedingday.

Planning Ahead: The Final ChecklistFC, Tue, Oct 29-Nov 19, 6:30-8pmAspecialfour-weekseriesofferinginformationtohelpyouunderstandend-of-lifeissuesandhowtodevelopstrategiestoensurethatyouroryourlovedone’saffairsareinorder.SpeakersincludeLWCstaff,alegalrepresentativeandafuneralhomerepresentativetoreviewtopicssuchas“TheCircleofLife”,“PlanningAheadwithPracticalandLegalIssues;“CreatingandCraftingYourLegacy”,“PlanningaServiceofRemembranceandThanksgiving”.Attendanceforeachsessionisrecommended.Pleaseregister.Formoreinformationandspecificcontentofeachsession,gototheclassregistrationandcalendarpageatwww.lifewithcancer.org.

Life with Cancer MarketplaceFC, Nov 20, 10am-2TheLobsterExtravaganzaCommitteeishostingthe3rdannualMarketplacefeaturingourfavoritevendors:PamperedChef;Silpada;Tupperware;Thirty-OneBags;StellaandDot;TastefullySimpleand

More!Salesfromthiseventwillhelpstocksilentauctionbasketsforour2014LobsterExtravaganza!Getajumponholidayshopping,meetupwithfriends,enjoylunchprovidedbyGloryDaysGrillandsupportLifewithCancer!

Elements of Mind-BodyFC, Wed, Oct 23-Nov 13, FCThisisafour-weekseriestolearnaboutavarietyofmind-bodytechniquesincluding,Week1.StressResponseandBreathwork,Week2.EatingandMovement,Week3.BiofeedbackandGuidedImagery,Week4.BodyScan,ProgressiveMuscleRelaxationandMandalas.Attendoneorattendall.Facilitators:DrucillaBrethwaite,LCSW,OSW-CandMichelineToussaint,LCSW,RYT.

Evensong: The Blessings of Silence amidst the Bustle of the HolidaysFC, Mon, Dec 9, 12-2pmExploretheblessingsofsilence,oflisteningwithin,evenasweenterthebusyflurryoftheholidayseason.Throughpoetry,journalingandwritingwecanpauseandlistendeeplytoourbodies,heartsandminds.Throughthisprocesswecanfindourbreaths,wecanfindsupportandthroughlisteningwecanfindourvoicestoo.WendiR.Kaplan,MSW,CPT-M/S,LCSW,apsychotherapistwithovertwenty-fiveyearsexperience,specializesinrelationalandbiblio/poetrytherapieswithaholisticperspective.Spacelimited;pleaseregisterbyFriday,Dec.6.

Fourth Annual Shine a Light on Lung Cancer

FC, Thu, Nov 14, 6:30-8:30pmPleasejoinusforthisspecialeventinhonorofNationalLungCancerAwarenessMonth.TheInovaThoracicOncologyProgramandLifewithCancer,incollaborationwiththeLungCancerAlliance,arehostingafreelungcancerawarenessdiscussionsoncurrentresearchinlungcancerpresentedbyDirectorofInovaCancerResearch,JohnDeeken,andcurrentsurgicaloptionspresentedbyThoracicSurgeon,SandeepKhandhar,MD.GretaKreuz,ReporterandAnchorforABC-7/WJLAandLungCancerSurvivorwillbeourspecialguest.Registrationisrequired.FormoreinformationandtoRSVP,contactCarrieFriedman,RN,InovaThoracicOncologyNavigatorat703-776-3777.

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Life with Cancer™

Life with Cancer Mission Statement

To enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing education, information and support.

Location Key

3700 B Fair Oaks Medical Plaza, Conference Room B, 3700 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22033

44084 RP 44084 Riverside Parkway, Suite 400, Lower Level, Leesburg, VA, 20176

AFC Arlington Free Clinic, 2921 11th St S, Arlington, VA, 22204

APS: Art Pottery Studio, 4810 Tabard Place, Annandale, VA, 22003

CUMC-1 Christ United Methodist Church, Trailer 6, 8285 Glen Eagles Lane, Fairfax Station, VA, 22039

CUMC-2 Crossroads United Methodist Church, 43454 Crossroads Drive, Ashburn, VA

FC Life with Cancer Family Center, 8411 Pennell Street, Fairfax, VA, 22031

IAH-CCC Inova Alexandria Hospital-Cancer Center Conference Room, 4320 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA

IAH-CCW Inova Alexandria Hospital Cancer Center Waiting Room, 4320 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA, 22304

IAH-E&T, Inova Alexandria Hospital-1&2: Education & Training Rooms

1&2, Alexandria, VA

IFHC: Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children- Radiation Oncology Conference Rm., 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA, 22042

IFOH-1 Inova Fair Oaks Hospital-Conference Room 1, 3600 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax, VA

IFOH-3 Inova Fair Oaks Hospital-Conference Room 3, 3600 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22033

ILH-R Inova Loudoun Hospital-Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg, VA, 20176

ILPO-I Inova Loudoun Physicians Offices I, 44055 Riverside Parkway, SUITE 210, Leesburg, VA, 20176

JCCGW JCC of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852, 301-348-3713

LCSC Loudoun County Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling, VA, 20165

PCC Physicians Conference Center, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA, 22042

Chocolate Therapy for the HolidaysFC, Thu, Nov 21, 6:30-8:30pmPamperingyourselfwithchocolatemustbethebesttherapy.Inthishands-onworkshopyouwilllearnhowtomaketwodifferentkindsofBelgianchocolates.Ifyouhaveanutallergy,pleasedonotregisterforthisclass.Facilitator:RobbinWarner,Belgian-trainedchocolatierandcancersurvivor.Spacelimitedandpreferencegiventothosenotpreviouslyinattendance.PleaseregisterbyMon.11/18.

Drumming for Well BeingFC, Fri, Nov 22, 11:30am-1pmComesharethebeat!Therapeuticdrummingcanpromotewellnessandempowerment.Noexperiencenecessaryandallinstrumentsareprovided.GroupfacilitatedbyPaulClark,PhD,LCSW,DrucillaBrethwaite,LCSW,OSW-CandVeronicaMartinez,RN,MS.PleaseregisterbyprecedingWednesday.Formoreinformation,contactDrucillaat703-698-2538ordrucilla.brethwaite@inova.org.

Handling the Holidays After the Death of a Loved OneFC, Wed, Nov 13, 7-8:30pmIfyourfamilyhasbeenchangedbythedeathofalovedonethisyear,youmaybeanticipatingtheholidayseasonwithanxietyandsadness,feelingseparatefromthejoyandcelebrationofothers.Meetformutualsupportanddiscussiononhandlingholidaytraditions,tipsongettingthroughtheseason,andanoverviewofthegriefprocess.FacilitatedbyDrucillaBrethwaite,LCSW.PleaseregisterbyFriday,Nov.15.

Walking the LabyrinthPCC, Fri, Nov 8, 10:30am-12pmWalkingtheLabyrinthcanbeameansofreleasingstress,meditating,praying,findinginsightandconnectingwithone’sspiritualselforinnerwisdom.JoinusaswelearnaboutlabyrinthsfromalabyrinthfacilitatorandthenwalkinthecompanyofLifewithCancerfriends.Pleaseregister48hoursinadvance.Registerfor“SpiritualityQuestGroup”toparticipateinthisclass.

Yoga NidraFC, Mon, Nov 18-Dec 2, 7-8:15pmYogaNidraisadeeprelaxationtechniquethatcanbringaboutdeephealing,reducedlevelsofstress,mentalclarity,andpeaceofmind.Cometreatyourselftothisbeautifulexperience!Inadditiontophysicalbenefits,wehavetheopportunitytobepresentwith“whatis””anddevelopincreasedmentalfocusandemotionaltolerance.Thispracticeisverydifferentfromamuscle-focusedyogapracticeandisawonderfuladditiontoanyholistichealthpractice.Instructor:DawnCurtis,ERYT500.Spacelimited.PleaseregisterbyFriday,Nov.15.

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Caregiver Connection FC, Mon, Nov 11, 7-8:30pmMeetforongoingsupportindealingwiththechallengesofcaringforalovedonewithcancer.Learncopingstrategiesandinformationrelatedtocanceranditstreatments.PleaseregisterbyprecedingFriday.Facilitators:DrucillaBrethwaite,LCSW,OSW-CandLynnMagrum,MSN,CANP.

Dancing to Wellness FC, Wed, Nov 6 & 20, 7-8:30pmMusicanddancearetherapeuticandcanprovidegreatexerciseandfunforsinglesandcouples.Thisdanceclasswillfocusonpositivemusicfromthe1930stotodayandthedancesthatgowiththem.Partnerdanceslikewaltz,swing,andsalsawillbeontheagenda.Comealoneorbringapartner.MarcShepanek,danceteacher,performerandcancersurvivor,makesiteasyandfun.PleaseregisterforeachmonthlysessionbyprecedingMonday.

Look Good...Feel Better FC, Mon, Nov 11, 7-9pmAprofessionalcosmetologistwillteachwomenhowtomanageappearance-relatedsideeffectschemotherapyandradiation.Registrationrequired.Co-sponsoredwithAmericanCancerSociety,NationalCosmetologyAssociationandPersonalCareProductsCouncil.

Mah Jongg with MarionFC, Mon, Nov 4, 1-3:30pmClasscontinuesforthosealreadyregistered.

Need Sleep? FC, Thu, Oct 17-Nov 7, 7-8:30pmClasscontinuesforthosealreadyregistered.

Ostomy Support Group of Northern VirginiaPCC, Sun, Nov 3, 1:30-3:30pmJoinusforfood,funandfellowship.Formoreinformationvisitusatwww.ostomysupportofnova.org.

Stem Cell – BMT GroupThisgroupmeetsquarterly.NextmeetingwillbeinDecember.

Tools for CouplesThisfour-weekserieswillbeofferedinJanuary.Meetwithothercouplesandlearntoolsforcommunicating,takingcareofoneanotherandmanagingstressesrelatedtoillness.

Understanding Lab ValuesFC, Wed, Nov 20, 7:15-8:30pmHgb,Plt,ANC.Whatdoalltheselettersandnumbersactuallymean?Whatisnormal?How

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Life with Cancer™

Life with Cancer Mission Statement

To enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing education, information and support.

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Unless otherwise indicated, please register at www.lifewithcancer.org. If unable to attend call 703-776-2820 to cancel so that someone else can take your place.

Life with Cancer™ en Español

Vamos Adelante- Conferencia para Sobrevivientes HispanosFC, Sat, Nov 23, 8am-4:30pmInovaLifewithCáncer,laSociedaddeLeucemiayLinfomaylaSociedadAmericanadelCáncerteinvitanaestaconferenciaregionalgratisparahispanossobrevivientesdecáncer.Mejoratucalidaddevidainformándotesobrenecesidadesmédicas,saludemocionalyintimidadconexpertosdenuestracomunidadLatina.RegistraciónMandatariallamandoal855-MY-INOVA(855-694-6682).

Latinos UnidosAFC, Wed, Nov 13, 6:30-8pmAprenderástécnicasyejerciciosparafavorecertuauto-sanaciónycrecimientopersonal,manejarmejorelestrésylosefectosdeltratamientoymejorartucalidaddevida.Todoestoenunambientedeconfianza,positivismoyamistad.Paramasinformación,llamaraDavidMcGinness703-698-2529.

Zumba - BilingualFC, Tue, Nov 5 & 19, 7-8pmForEnglishlanguageparticipantstoo!Zumbaesunafusiónderitmoslatinosypasosfácilesdeseguir.Nuestroobjetivoessimple:Queremosquehagasejercicio,yquelodisfrutes.Incorporarutinasderitmosrápidosylentosconejerciciosderesistencia,conestacombinaciónquetonificaelcuerpo,ysistemacardiovascular.AgregandounpocodesaborLatinoyentusiasmoenestamezclaayudanalevantarelánimo,ybienestarengeneral.Paramasinformación,llamaraDavidMcGinness,703-698-2529.

canmyabnormallabvaluesbecorrected?Howimportantaretheselabstomeandmydoctor?Theseareafewquestionsthatmanyhavewhenlookingattheirlabvalues.JoinLynnMagrum,MSN,CANP,AOCN,whowillhelpbringclaritytowhatcanbeveryconfusingtopic.

What to Expect during ChemoFC, Thu, Nov 7 & 21, 11am-12:30pmIfyouareabouttostart,orrecentlystartedchemotherapy,thisclassisforyou.Anoncologynurseeducatorwillexplainmedicalterms,whattobeawareof,do’sanddon’ts,andtipstooptimizeyourqualityoflifethroughouttreatment.SameclassisofferedeveryFriday.FacilitatedbyLynnMagrum,MSN,CANP.Registrationisrequired.

Young Adult Group FC, Thu, Nov 21, 7:30-9pmNote:Groupwillmeetonthe3rdThursdayinNovemberduetoThanksgivingholiday.Thisisnotyourgrandmother’ssupportgroup.Wetalkaboutthethingsthatnooneelsewantstotalkabout:dating,employment,fertility,andanythingelsethataffectspeopleinthe18-39agerange.Facilitator:SageBolte,PhD,LCSW,OSW-C.Pleaseregister.

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Art for Wellness and Growth FC, Mon, Nov 18*, 12-3pmFC, Thu, Nov 21*, 1-4pm*To enable more people to experience this class, please register for just ONE session per month (not both).Exploreyourcreativityusingartforwellness,insight,andpersonalgrowth.ArtisticabilityisNOTnecessary-justawillingnesstoexplore,havesomefunandbepartofasupportive,creativecommunity.Facilitator:Arttherapist,JeanMcCaw,MA,ATR-BC.Registrationrequired.

Knitting and Crocheting CircleFC, Tue, Nov 5, 7-8:30pmPast,new,experiencedorinexperiencedparticipantsarewelcometojoinusmonthlyonthefirstTuesday.Bringyourownprojecttoworkonoronetodonate.Facilitator:CarolynSam,M.Ed.Newparticipantspleaseregister.

Quilting with SandiFC, Tue, Nov 26, 1:30-3:30pmComeandlearntheartofquiltingfromoneofthemasters!MasterquilterSandiGoldmanwill

teachsomebasichand-piecingandquiltingtechniquesinthismonthlyprogramtogetyoustartedorkeepyougoing.PleaseregisterbyprecedingFriday.

Writing Your Memoirs and Life Stories FC, Tue, Oct 8-Nov 12, 2:30-4pmClasscontinuesforthosealreadyregistered.

M i N D - B O D y W E l l N E s s :F i t N E s s

Level I Exercise: Launching into Fitness FC, Tue, Nov 12-Dec 10*, 1-1:45pm*No meeting Nov 26. ThosenewtoLWC’sexerciseprogramareinvitedtoattendthisfour-weekintroductoryexerciseseries.Theclasseswillhelptoassessyourfitnesslevel.ParticipationinatleasttwoclassesisrequiredafterwhichyoucanprogresstotheLevelIIexerciseclass.Registrationisrequiredandawaiver(availableonline)mustbecompletedbeforeoruponarrivaltoclass.Instructor:ACSMCertifiedCancerExerciseTrainerSusanGilmore.

Level II Exercise: Chair-Based FC, Wed, Nov 13-Dec 18*, 2-2:45pm FC, Mon, Nov 18-Dec 16, 2-2:45pm*No meeting Nov. 27.LEVELIEXERCISEISAPREREQUISITE.Thisfive-weekexerciseseriesistailoredforthosewithtreatmentlimitationssuchasneuropathy,balanceandlowenergyissues.Itwillhelptoincreaseheartrate,rangeofmotionandflexibilityandtotoneandstrengthenmuscles.MayattendEITHERorBOTHMondayandWednesdaysessions,butMUSTREGISTERSEPARATELY.Instructor:SusanGilmore,ACSMCertifiedCancerExerciseTrainer.

Levels III & IV Exercise: Keeping Fit & Fitness Fusion ComboFC, Mon & Wed, Nov 13-Dec 18, 3-4pmLEVELSIIIandIVarejoiningtogetherforsix-weeksofstandingandfloorexercisestoincreasestrengthandflexibility,improveenduranceandfatigueandenhanceoverallwell-being.InstructorSusanGilmore,ACSMCertifiedCancerExerciseTrainer.

Zumba FC, Tue, Nov 5 & 19, 7-8pmZumbainvolves dance and aerobic elements.Itsmovementsareinspiredbyhip-hop,samba,

Shop for a Cause - Bloomingdale’s, Tysons CornerNovember 14, 2013, 6 pm

Bloomingdale’swilldonate10%oftheevening’spurchasestoLifewithCancer.EnjoydelectablenibblesandrefreshmentsfromlocalrestaurantsincludingacookingdemonstrationbyAustinFausett,ExecutiveChef,Trummer’sonMain.Beattheholidayrushandenjoyspecialsavings.

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Life with Cancer™

Life with Cancer Mission Statement

To enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing education, information and support.

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Oncology Massage and Body Work – Now in Two Locations!

■ Call 703-698-2526 to schedule your appointment*

■ Appointments are for patients and their family members

■ Arrive on time to get full session. First time: arrive 15 minutes early to complete paperwork; forms also available on www.lifewithcancer.org

■ Physician approval is required; ask for written permission at your next appointment

■ $50 / 1-hour session. Fee payable to massage therapist; sorry, no credit cards

*Please note: If you are absent for your appointment more than 3 times without calling in advance, we will no longer be able to schedule appointments for you.

Mon. – Fri.

Life with Cancer Family Center

8411 Pennell Street, Fairfax, VA 22031

Tues., & Sat.

Life with Cancer, Loudoun County

Landsdowne Medical Offices III, Suite 400, Lower Level 44084 Riverside Pkwy, Leesburg, VA, 20176

salsa,meringue,mamboandmartialarts.Ifyoulovetodance,youwillloveZumba.RegisteronlineunderZumba-Bilingual.

M i N D - B O D y W E l l N E s s :M E D i tAt i O N

Guided Meditation with Jenn Fay FC, Thu, Nov 7-21, 2-3pmJoininarelaxingexplorationofthepowerandbenefitsofmeditation,facilitatedbyJennFay,MA,RYT.Eachsessionbeginswithbreathworkandarelaxationtechniquethatleadsintoaguidedmeditation.Cometooneorcometoall,butpleaseregisterbyprecedingday.

Meditation and Guided Imagery with MichelineFC, Wed, Nov 13 & 20, 3-4pmJoinusforarelaxingexplorationofthepowerandbenefitsofmeditation,apracticethatcanreducestressandofferhealing.Facilitator:MichelineToussaint,LCSW,RYT.Cometoanyorallsessions,butpleaseregisterbyprecedingday.Note:onlytwomeetingsinAugust!

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Cooking for the Health of it: Simple Sweet TreatsFC, Thu, Dec 5, 12-1pm‘Tistheseasontoindulge!Thegreatnewsiswecanindulgeinsweettreatsthatareactuallygoodforustoo.Wewillfeaturetwosweettreatsthatwillleaveyoufeelinggoodaboutthefoodyoujustate!Plus,learnsomeeasyhealthfultipsforcreatingbalanceduringtheholidayswithVanessaSpiller,cancer

survivorandcertifiedNutritionandWellnessconsultant.Spaceislimited;registrationnecessarybyTuesday,Dec.3.

Fighting Cancer with a ForkFC, Mon, Nov 18, 5:30-7pmDebRowland,RD,CSO,dietitianandcertifiedspecialistinoncologynutritionwillprovideanoverviewofnutritionalrecommendationsforcancerpatientsandsurvivors.PleaseregisterbypreviousFriday.

Nutrition to Nourishment this Holiday SeasonFC, Mon, Nov 11, 2:30-4pmKeepstressdownastheholidaysapproach!Learnhowtonourishyourbodyduringstressfultimesthroughfoodandmindfulpracticesinyourdailylife.Bykeepingyourbodycleanandlessstressed,youimproveyourimmunesystemandbalanceyouremotionsevenwhentheholidaysbringvisitors,specialmealsandexpectations.Yourpresenter,AnuKaur,MS,RDN,RYT,isaRegisteredDietitianNutritionistandCertifiedWellnessCoach.Celebratewithmindfulnessthisholidayseason.PleaseregisterbyWednesday,11/8.

Integrative Nutrition and CancerFC, Tue, Nov 5, 12-1:30pmSpecialSpeaker:EricCohen,RN,MS,OCNonIntegrative Nutrition and Cancer.Adultpatientsandfamilymembersareinvitedtoshareandlearnwaystomeetthechallengesoflivingwithprimarymalignantorbenignbraintumorsatthismonthlymeeting.Facilitators:VeraHirshman,RN,andMichelineToussaint,LCSW(thispresentationisdoublingasameetingfortheBrainTumorSupportGroup;Allarewelcome.

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Spiritual Support GroupCUMC-1, Thu, Nov 21, 7-8:30pmAfaith-basedsupportgroupforthosenewlydiagnosed,inremission,orwhohavebeendealingwithcancerforsometime;familymembersarewelcome.Questions?ContactDanaNeese,ChristUnitedMethodistChurch,703-690-3401.

Spirituality Quest GroupPCC, Fri, Nov 8, 10:30am-12pmWewillmeetatadifferenttimethismonthsothatwecantakeadvantageofaspecialactivity.Pleasejoinusaslabyrinthfacilitator,JudiHangen,explainshowwalkingthelabyrinthcanbeasignificantmeansofreleasingstress,meditating,praying,findinginsightandconnectingwithone’sspiritualselforinnerwisdom.WewillthenwalkthelabyrinthinthecompanyofLWCfriends.Pleaseregisterbytheprecedingday.

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Gentle Yoga with Jenn FayFC, Thu, Nov 7-21, 1-2pmHelpyourselfandreduceyourstressovertheholidays-joinusforsomegentleyogasessionsandlearnmovementstostretch,strengthenandrelaxmuscles,seatedinachairoronthefloor.Spaceislimited,sopleaseregisterASAP.Iffull,preferencegiventonewparticipants.Instructor:CertifiedGentleYogainstructorJennFay,MA,RYT.PleaseregisterbyTuesday,November5.

Restorative Yoga with JudiFC, Fri, Nov 8-22, 9:45-11amThispracticeisdesignedtobalancethenervoussystemandreleasetensionfromthebodyandmind.Restorativeyogausesbolsters,blocks,andblanketstosupportthebodysoyoucaneasilymeltintoapose.Gentlestretches,breathworkandguidedmeditationarecombinedwithrestorativeposestodeepenyourpractice.Thisclassisappropriateforeveryonebuthaslimitedspaceavailable;youmaycometooneorallsessions,butpleaseregisterseparatelyforeachclass.Instructor:JudiEskovitz,RYT.

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Qigong for Mindful Stress ReleaseFC, Mon, Nov 4, 6:45-8pmLearngentleQigongmovementsandbreathpracticestohelpyoude-stress,relax,andsupportyourhealingprocess.TakethisopportunitytotryoutQiGong,andsee

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Life with Cancer Mission Statement

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whatitcanofferyou,withlongtimeQGinstructorPaulineReid.PleaseregisterbyprecedingFriday.

Reiki for Relaxation FC, Mon, Nov 11, 4:30, 5:30pm & 7pmFC, Thu, Nov 21*, 4:30, 5:30pm & 7pm*Differentweekdaythismonth.Appointmentsdonotopenuntilthefirstofthemonth.AcertifiedReikipractitionerwillhelpyouexperiencethebenefitsofthisancientpracticeinvolvingthepositioningofhandsalongthebodytodirectenergy,releasetensionanddiscomfort,andenhancewell-being.Dresscomfortably.Ifyoucannotmakeyourappointment,call703-698-2526tocancel.

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Breast Cancer Support GroupIFHC, Wed, Nov 6 & 20, 5:30-7pmLearn,discussandgainsupportfromotherswhounderstandtheconcernsandchallengesyouface.Facilitators:CorinneCook,LCSW,OSW-CandMarshaKomandt,RN,BSN,OCN®.Forinformation,callCorinneCookat703-776-2813.

Coalesce: An Advanced Breast Cancer Support GroupFC, Fri, Nov 1-22, 00pmMeetweeklyinaclosedsupportgroupwithwomenofallagestosharelife’sjoysandsorrows.Facilitator:SharaSosa,LCSW.Ifinterestedinattending,pleasecall703-698-2522.Priorscreeningisrequiredasthisisaclosedgroup.

Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors FC, Tue, Nov 5, 12 & 19, 5:30-6:45pmClasscontinuesforthosealreadyregistered.

Young Women with Breast Cancer Support Group FC, Tue, Nov 5, 6-7:30pmForwomenintheir20s,30sand40swithnon-metastaticbreastcancer.Facilitators:SharaSosa,LCSWandMirandaGingerich,RN,BSN,OCN.Registrationrequested.Ifattendingforthefirsttime,pleasecall703-698-2522.

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Blood Cancers Group FC, Thu, Nov 14, 7-8:30pmThisgroupfeaturestopicsofinteresttoindividualswithleukemiaorlymphomaandtheirsupportpeople.SpecialGuestSpeaker:TBD.Co-sponsoredwiththeLeukemiaandLymphomaSocietyandLymphomaResearchFoundationandfacilitatedbyDrucillaBrethwaite,MSW,LCSW,OSW-CandLynnMagrum,MSN,CANP.PleaseregisterbyprecedingTuesday.Formoreinformationcontact,Drucillaat703.698.2538ordrucilla.brethwaite@inova.org.

Brain Tumor Group FC, Tue, Nov 5, 12-1:30pmSpecialSpeaker:EricCohen,RN,MS,OCNonIntegrative Nutrition and Cancer.Adultpatientsandfamilymembersareinvitedtoshareandlearnwaystomeetthechallengesoflivingwithprimarymalignantorbenignbraintumorsatthismonthlymeeting.Facilitators:VeraHirshman,RN,andMichelineToussaint,LCSW.

Carcinoid (neuroendocrine) Cancer GroupFC, Sat, Nov 16, 10am-12pmMeetwithothercarcinoidcancerpatientsandtheiradultlovedonestoshareexperiencesandlearnfromoneanotherinthispatient-ledmonthlymeeting.Questions?CallBeaLehming,703-255-0519.

Colo-Rectal Cancer Group MeetingThisgroupmeetsquarterly.OurnextmeetingwillbeinDecember.

Cutaneous Lymphoma Support Group FC, Wed, Nov 6, 7-8:30pmThisgroupisforindividualswithcutaneouslymphoma,andtheirsupportpartners.Patientswithallformsandstagesofthiscancerarewelcometoattendourmonthlymeetings(firstWednesdays)tomeetandconnectwithotherswhosharethisdisease.Formore

informationvisitwww.clfoundation.org/clf-dc.PleaseregisterbyNovember4:http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1318969/DC-Patient-Networking-Event-RSVP.

GYN Cancers GroupFC, Wed, Nov 20*, 5:30-7pm*DuetoThanksgivingholiday,groupwillmeeton3rdWednesdaythismonth.Womendiagnosedwithovarian,cervical,andendometrialcancersareinvitedtodropin,shareexperiences,andlearnfromoneanother.Facilitators:MichelineToussaint,LCSW,RYT,andMirandaGingerich,RN,OCN®.

Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support NetworkDuetoThanksgivingholiday,wewillnotmeetinNovember.CheckDecemberCalendarfornextmeeting.

Head and Neck Cancers: Heads Up!IFHC, Wed, Nov 13, 5:30-7pmCurrentandformerheadandneckcancerpatientsandtheirsignificantothersareinvitedtolearnfromandconnectwithoneanother.Facilitator:CorinneCook,LCSW,andaRadiationOncologyteammember.Formoreinformationcallorclick,703-776-3731,corinne.cook@inova.org.

Shine a Light on Lung CancerFC, Thu, Nov 14, 6:30-8:30pmSeedescriptiononfrontpage.

Lung Cancer Support GroupInlieuofourmonthlymeeting,pleasejoinusonNovember14,6-8:30pm,forthe4thAnnualShineaLightofLungCancerSeminar.Seefrontpagefordetails.

Melanoma Support GroupThisgroupmeetsquarterly.ThenextmeetingwillbeinDecember.

25th Annual Virginia Run Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot—5k run/2k walk

Thursday, November. 28, 8:00 amGetahealthystarttoThanksgivingDaybysigningupyou,yourfamilyandfriendsforthe25thannualVirginiaRun5Krunor2KFunWalkpresentedbyMitchellEyeInstitute.AllproceedsfromtheVirginiaRunTurkeytrotbenefit“LifewithCancer,”anInovaHealthSystemnon-profitprogramforcancerpatientsandtheirfamilies.TheTurkeyTrothasdonatedover$850,000toLifewithCancer.Lastyearover4500peopleparticipatedintheeventand$95,000wasraisedforLifewithCancer.FormoreinfoaboutLifewithCancerpleasevisittheLWCWebsite. To register go to: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Centreville/2013VirginiaRunThanksgivingDayTurkeyTrot

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To enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing education, information and support.

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GUEST SPEAKER!

GUEST SPEAKER!

NEW GROUP!

Multiple MyelomaFC, Tue, Nov 19, 11:45am-1:30pmSpecialspeakerthismonthwillbeJulieThoresonMS,RD,CSOaddressing“NutritiousEatingduringStressfulTimes.”Therewillalsobetimeforpatientsandfamiliestodiscuss,learn,andsharethechallengesoflivingwithmultiplemyeloma.Facilitators:DrucillaBrethwaite,LCSWandSusanCarlson,RN.Co-sponsoredwithLeukemia&LymphomaSociety.Lightlunch,sopleaseregisterviatheLWCwebsite!

Prostate Cancer Support GroupFC, Mon, Nov 8*, 7:30-9pm*PleaseNote:ThisgroupwillmeetonMonday,Nov.8thismonthforaspecialguestandwellknownspeakerCharles“Snuffy”Myers,MDwhowillpresent,“TheLatestDevelopmentsofProstateCancerTreatments”.

gRiEF, lOss AND RECOVERy

Good Grief for Adults FC, Tue, Sept 17-Nov 5, 7:15-9pmClasscontinuesforthosealreadyregistered.Thenexteight-weekseriesisscheduledtobegininJanuary2014.ForinformationcontactDrucillaBrethwaite,LCSW,OSW-C,703-698-2538ordrucilla.brethwaite@inova.org.Joinwithotherswhohaveexperiencedthelossofalovedonewithcancerwithinthepasttwoyearstodiscussandexplorethegrievingprocess,acceptingandexpressingemotions,dealingwithchildren,familyandfriends,roleandlifestylechangesandcopingwithspecialdates.

ChilDREN, tEENs, PARENts

Curious about CancerFC, Wed, Nov 6, 13, 20, Dec 4, 11, 18, 5:15-5:15pmChildrenages5-12willlearnaboutcancerthroughageappropriatediscussion,activitiesandarttherapy,andfindwaystomanagetheemotionsandchangesthatcomewhensomeoneinthefamilyhascancer.FormoreinformationcontactJennyEckert,LCSW,Children’sProgramManagerat703-698-2536orjennifer.eckert@inova.org.

Good Grief for ChildrenFC, Tue, Nov 12-Dec 17, 5:30-6:30pmThroughage-appropriatediscussion,gamesandartchildrenwillbeinvitedtosharethoughtsandfeelingsandworkthroughthegriefprocess.FormoreinformationandtoregistercontactJennyEckert,LCSW,Children’sProgramManagerat703-698-2536orjennifer.eckert@inova.org.

Kid and Sib DayFC, Mon, Nov 4, 10am-4pmChildrenages5-12withcancer,andtheirbrothersandsisters,ages5-12,areinvitedtosharethedaywithotherchildren,playgames,doartsandcraftsandjusthavefun.Kidswithcancerandtheirsiblingswilldoactivitiesseparatelyaswellastogether.Formoreinformationcall,DarahCurran,703-776-8798.

Good Grief Dinner for TeensFC, Wed, Nov 20, 6:30-8pmThismonthlydinneroffersanopportunitytomeetwithother13-18yearoldswhohavelostalovedonetocancer,tolearnaboutthegriefprocessandsharethoughtsandfeelings.FormoreinformationcontactJennyEckert,LCSW,Children’sProgramManagerat703-698-2536orjennifer.eckert@inova.org.

Parenting AloneFC, Tue, Nov 12, 7-8:30pmMonthlymeetingforparentswhohavelostaspouseorpartnertocancerwhileraisingchildren.Sharethoughts,challengesandsolutions,andhearfromprofessionalswhowillshareinformationandideasyoumightfindhelpful.Formoreinformationandtoregister,pleasecontactDarahCurran,LCSW,at703-776-8798.orDarah.Curran@inova.org

A l E X A N D R i A / M t. V E R N O N

Advanced Cancer Group for WomenIAH-CCC, Tue, Nov 12 & 26, 2-3:30pmThisguideddiscussiongroupfocusesonissuesofinteresttowomenwithadvancedcancers.Topicsmayinclude,dealingwithdifficultfeelings,communicatingwithfriendsandfamily,identifyingwaysofcopingandfindinghopeinthepresent.Earlyregistrationispreferred.PleasecontactfacilitatorsMaureenBroderick,LCSWat703-504-7921orSharaSosa,LCSWat703-698-2522formoreinformationortoregister.

Breast Cancer GroupIMV-Conf. Rm. C, Wed, Nov 13, 6pm-7:30pmMeetwithDr.DavidWeintrittandNursenavigatorMicheleReddickandotherteammembersfordiscussionandsupport.Joinwithotherstoshareanddiscusswaysofmeetingthechallengesofbreastcancer.Groupisopentocurrentandformerbreastcancerpatients.

Young Women with Breast Cancer Support Group IAH-CCW, Tue, Nov 12, 6:30-8pmForwomenintheir20s,30sand40swithnon-metastaticbreastcancer.Facilitators:SharaSosa,LCSWandMaureenBroderick,LCSW.Registrationrequested.Ifattendingforthefirsttime,pleasecall703-698-2522or703-504-7921.

Look Good...Feel Better IAH-CCW, Thu, Nov 21, 10am-12pmAprofessionalcosmetologistwillteachwomenhowtomanageappearance-relatedsideeffectschemotherapyandradiation.Registrationrequired.Co-sponsoredwithAmericanCancerSociety,NationalCosmetologyAssociationandPersonalCareProductsCouncil.ToregisteratthislocationcallMaureenBroderick,LCSW,703-504-7921.

Prostate Cancer Support Group IAH-CCW, Tue, Nov 19, 6-8pmMeetwithotherstoshareexperiencesandtolearnfromoneanotherinthesemonthlymeetings.Facilitators:DavidMcGinness,LCSW,703-698-2529andMaureenBroderick,LCSW.

Fighting Cancer with a ForkIAH-CCC, Wed, Nov 13, 1-2pmToregistercontactDebRowland,RD,703-504-7923.DebRowland,RD,Dietitianandcertifiedspecialistinoncologynutrition,willprovideanoverviewofnutritionalrecommendationsforcancerpatientsandsurvivors.

Gentle Yoga with ElizabethIAH-HEC, Mon, Nov 4-Dec 16*, 6:15-7:30pm*Note: No meeting on Nov 11.Reducestress,regainmobilityandstrengthandtapintoyourbody’sinnatehealingpowers.Pleasebringayogamatandwearcomfortableclothes.Instructor:ElizabethKanter,RYT.

F A i R O A k s

Fighting Fatigue IFOH-3, Tue, Nov 12, 1-2:30pmFatigueisthemostcommonsideeffecttocancertreatmentandcanalterone’squalityoflife.Learnwhatresearchhastaughtusaboutthebestapproachestolesseningfatigueaswellassomesimplepracticesyoucandoathomethatwillmakeadifference.PresentedbyDeborahCook,RN,BSN,OCN®,OncologyPatientEducator.RegisterbyMonday,11/11.

Living with Advanced DiseaseIFOH-3, Fri, Nov 8 & 22, 12-1:30pmThisgroupisforpeoplewhoareexploringwaystolearntolivewithadvancedcancerandthemanyquestionsandlifedecisionsthatcomealongwiththediagnosis.Feelfreetobringyourlunchandjoinotherswhocansupportyouonthisroad.Facilitators:SageBolte,PhD,LCSW,OSW-CandGaleTowery,RN,BSN,OCN®.

Tai Chi & Qi Gong for Health and Wellness3700 B, Fri, Nov 15-Dec 27*, 1:30-2:30pm*Skip Nov 29.BothTaiChiandQiGongareancientChinesesystemsofbreathingexercises,bodypostures,movements,andmental

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Life with Cancer Mission Statement

To enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing education, information and support.

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Sounds of Meditation and Wellness44084 RP, Thu, Nov 21, 6:30-7:30pmSoundisapowerfulbalancingofmind,bodyandspirit.Ithasbeensuccessfullyusedtoreduceanxietyandstressandtocreatepositivechangesinbothmoodandemotionalstate.ExperiencehowthecalmingsoundsofTibetansingingbowlscanbringyoudeeprelaxationandpersonalwell-being.FacilitatedbyKarinNarusewicz.

Walking for FitnessILPO-I, Wed, Nov 6-20, 9:30-10:30amEnhanceyourfitnessandenjoythecamaraderieofwalkingwithothersonpavedpathsinLansdowne.Dresscomfortably,bringawaterbottle;pedometerswillbeprovided.Classmeetsweekly(walkinsideonrainydays).Registrationisrequired.

Yoga: Gentle Yoga with Desiree 44084 RP, Tue, Nov 12-Dec 17, 10.30am-11:30amThisseries,appropriatefornovicesaswellasthosewithyogaexperience,willteachmovementstostretch,strengthenandimproveflexibilityseatedinachairoronthefloor. InstructorDesireePolo.Registrationrequired.Bringawaterbottleanddresscomfortably.

Yoga: Intermediate Gentle Yoga with Desiree44084 RP, Tue, Nov 5-Dec 17, 6:30-7:30pmYogahasmanybenefitswithresearchshowingbetterhealthoutcomes.Yogahelpstoincreaseflexibility,reduceanxietyandstress,enhancetheimmunesystemandsupportoverallwell-being.ThisclassisdesignedforthosewhohavepreviouslyattendedtheGentleYogaclasses.Thisclasswillbringyoutothenextlevel.Dresscomfortablyandbringawaterbottle.Registrationisrequired.Instructor:DesireePolo,RYT.

Good Grief for AdultsILPO-I, Thu, Sept 19-Nov 7, 7:15-9pmClasscontinuesforthosealreadyregistered

Good Grief Dinner for Teens CUMC-2, Thu, Nov 14, 7-8:30pmMeetother13-18yearoldteenswhohavelostalovedonetocancertolearnaboutthegriefprocess,sharewhathelpsyouandexploresolutionstosomeofthechallengesyouface.FormoreinformationcontactJennyEckert,LCSW,Children’sProgramManagerat703-698-2536orjennifer.eckert@inova.org.

Knitting & Crocheting CircleILPO-I, Thu, Nov 14, 11am-12:30pmJoinourget-togetherforknittersandcrocheterswhoareinterestedinpracticingtheircraftinthecompanionshipofothers.Ifyouarenewtoknittingandcrocheting,experiencedknitterandenthusiasticteacher,MaryJaneEscobarwillgladlygetyoustarted.Bringyourownprojecttoworkonorstartanewone.Materialswillbeprovidedforbeginners.Holidaysarejustaroundthecorner!

Life Beyond DiagnosisILH-R, Sat, Nov 16, 10am-1pmAlifecoachingworkshopforpeoplewhohavebeendiagnosedwithcancer,whoareexploringtheirfulllifepictureandcreatingtheir“newnormal”.Lightrefreshments.ToregistercontactKarenArcher,MSW,karen.archer@inova.orgor703-858-8857.

Nutrition to Nourishment this Holiday Season44084 RP, Thu, Nov 14, 12:30-2pmKeepstressdownastheholidaysapproach!Learnhowtonourishyourbodyduringstressfultimesthroughfoodandmindfulpracticesinyourdailylife.Bykeepingyourbodycleanandlessstressed,youimproveyourimmunesystemandbalanceyouremotionsevenwhentheholidaysbringvisitors,specialmealsandexpectations.Yourpresenter,AnuKaur,MS,RDN,RYT,isaRegisteredDietitianNutritionistandCertifiedWellnessCoach.Celebratewithmindfulnessthisholidayseason.PleaseregisterforthisclassbyWednesday,11/13.

Man to ManLCSC, Tue, Nov 12, 6-8pmAsupportgroupformencopingwithprostatecancer,andtheirfamilies.Formoreinformationcallorclick,703-858-8857orkaren.archer@inova.org.

Reiki ILH-R, Thu, Nov 21, 6:45-8pmTohelpyourebalanceandrechargeyourbody’senergysystemswhileyourelaxtosoothingmusic.Registrationisrequired;pleasecallKarenArcher,703-858-8857.

concentrationintendedtomaintaingoodhealthandcontroltheflowofvitalenergy.Potentialbenefitsofthesemodalitiesincludeimprovedstrength,coordination,flexibility,betterbalance,reducedpain,enhancedsleepandcalmness.Dresscomfortablyandbringawaterbottle.Classsizeislimited.

Tai Chi and Qi Gong for Health and Wellness3700 B, Fri, Sept 20-Nov 8, 1:30-2:30pmClasscontinuesforthosealreadyregistered.

Gentle Yoga with Ladan 3700 B, Tue, Sept 17-Nov 5, 10:30-11:30amRe-engagewithyourbodythroughgentlemovementstostretch,strengthenandrelaxmuscles.Yogawillhelptoincreaseflexibility,improvecirculationandconcentrationasitreducesstress.Registrationrequired.Bringwaterbottleanddresscomfortably.Attendanceforalleightclassesisencouraged,butnotrequired.

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Breast Cancer Support Group I ILH-R, Mon, Nov 25, 5-6:30pmThisgroupwelcomesthosenewlydiagnosedand/orstartingtreatment.Registrationisrequestedifattendingforthefirsttime;CallKarenArchertoregister,703.858.8857.

Breast Cancer Support Group II ILH-R, Mon, Nov 25, 6:30-8pmThisgroupwelcomesthosefinishedwithtreatment,whohavearecurrenceormetastaticbreastcancer.Registrationisrequestedifattendingforthefirsttime;CallKarenArchertoregister,703.858-8857.

Brain Tumor Support Group ILH-R, Tue, Nov 19, 5:30-7pmAdultswithprimarybraintumorsandtheirfamilymembersandfriendsareinvitedtoattendthesemonthlymeetingstodiscussissues,explorecopingstrategies,shareandlearnwaystomeetthechallengeoflivingwithaprimarybraintumor.FacilitatedbyNeurologicalCareRegisteredNurse,VeraHirschmanandOncologySocialWorker,KarenArcher,MSW.ToregistercontactKarenArcherat,karen.archer@inova.orgorcall703-858-8857.

Fitness for Wellness 44084 RP, Mon, Nov 18-Dec 16, 10am-11:30pmIncreaseendurance,rangeofmotion,flexibility,balance,energylevel,musclestrengthandreducestress.Registrationisrequired.Dresscomfortablyandbringwaterbottle.Attendanceforallclassesisencouragedforthemaximumbenefit.

Survivors Offering Support s O s - s O s - s O s - s O s - s O sAreyoufacingbreastcancer?Adiagnosisofbreastcancercanbeoverwhelming.TheSOSprogrambringstogetherthosenewlydiagnosedwithtrainedvolunteermentors.Thesementors,allbreastcancersurvivorsthemselves,provideknowledge,support,encouragement,andashouldertoleanon.WithSOS,youarenotalone.Whetheryou’refacingbreastcancerandcouldbenefitfromthehelpofamentororyouareabreastcancersurvivorandcanofferhelptoanother,SOSisforyou.Tolearnmoreabouttheprogram,pleasecontactPamelaCrum,Coordinator,SurvivorsOfferingSupportat703-698-2532orpamela.crum@inova.org

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November 2013M O N D AY T U E S D AY W E D N E S D AY T H U R S D AY FR I/SAT/SUN

1 Coalesce, FC 10:30am Gentle Yoga with Ladan, 3700 B

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3 1:30pm Ostomy Support Group, PCC

4Skyscapes Art Show through December, FC10am Kid and Sib Day, FC1pm Mah Jongg, cont’d, FC6:15pm Gentle Yoga with Elizabeth, IAH-HEC6:45pm Qigong for Mindful Stress Release

510:30am Gentle Yoga with Ladan, 3700 B12pm Brain Tumor Group, FC12pm Integrative Nutrition and Cancer, FC2:30pm Writint your Memoirs & Life Stories, FC5:30pm Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors, FC 6pm Young Women with Breast Cancer, FC6:30pm Planning Ahead, FC6:30pm Intermediate Gentle Yoga, 44084 RP7pm Knitting and Crocheting Circle, FC7pm Zumba-Bilingual, FC7:15pm Good Grief for Adults, FC

69:30am Walking for Fitness, ILPO-I5:15pm Curious about Cancer, FC5:30pm Breast Cancer Support Group, IFHC7pm Cutaneous Lymphoma Support Group, FC7pm Dancing to Wellness, FC

711am What to Expect…, FC11am Orientation, FC1pm Gentle Yoga with Jenn, FC2pm Guided Meditation with Jenn, FC7pm Need Sleep?, cont’d7pm Good Grief for Adults, cont’d ILPO-I

8 Coalesce, FC 9:45am Restorative Yoga, FC 10:30am Labyrinth, PCC 10:30am Spirituality Quest, PCC 1:30pm Tai Chi and Qi Gong, 3700-B 12pm Living with Advanced Disease, IFOH-3

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112:30pm Nutrition to Nourishment, FC4:30, 5:30 & 7pm Reiki Appointments FC6pm Orientation, FC7pm Caregiver Connection, FC7pm Look Good…Feel Better, FC7:30pm Prostate Cancer Support Group, FC

1210:30am Gentle Yoga with Desiree, 44084 RP1pm Level I Exercise, FC1pm Fighting Fatigue, IFOH-32pm Advanced Cancer Group for Women, IAH-CCC2:30pm Writint your Memoirs & Life Stories, FC5:30pm Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors, FC 5:30pm Good Grief for Children, FC6pm Man to Man, LCSC6:30pm Planning Ahead, FC6:30pm Intermediate Gentle Yoga, 44084 RP6:30pm Young Women with Breast Cancer, IAH-CCW7pm Parenting Alone, FC

139:30am Walking for Fitness, ILPO-I1pm Fighting Cancer with a Fork, IAH-CCC2pm Level II Exercise, FC3pm Level III & IV Exercise, FC3pm Med & GI with Micheline, FC5:15pm Curious about Cancer, FC5:30pm Head and Neck Cancer Group, IFHC6pm Breast Cancer Support Group, IMV6:30pm Latinos Unidos, AFC7pm Handling the Holidays, FC

1411am Knitting and Crocheting Circle, ILPO-112:30pm Nutrition to Nourishment, 44084 RP1pm Gentle Yoga with Jenn, FC2pm Guided Meditation with Jenn, FC6:pm Shop for a Cause, Bloomingdale’s6:30pm Shine a Light on Lung Cancer, FC7pm Blood Cancers Group, FC7pm Good Grief for Teens, CUMC-2

15 Coalesce, FC 9:45am Restorative Yoga, FC 1:30pm Tai Chi and Qi Gong, 3700-B

16 10am Carcinoid Cancer Group, FC

10am Life Beyond Diagnosis, ILH-R

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1810:30am Fitness for Wellness, 44084 RP2pm Level II Exercise, FC3pm Level III & IV Exercise, FC5:30pm Fighting Cancer with a Fork, FC6:15pm Gentle Yoga with Elizabeth, IAH-HEC7pm Yoga Nidra, FC

1910:30am Gentle Yoga with Desiree, 44084 RP11:45am Multiple Myeloma, FC1pm Level I Exercise, FC5:30pm Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors, FC 5:30pm Good Grief for Children, FC5:30pm Brain Tumor Group, ILH-R6pm Prostate Cancer Group, IAH-CCW6:30pm Planning Ahead, FC6:30pm Intermediate Gentle Yoga, 44084 RP7pm Zumba-Bilingual, FC

209:30am Walking for Fitness, ILPO-I10am LWC Marketplace, FC2pm Level II Exercise, FC3pm Level III & IV Exercise, FC3pm Med & GI with Micheline, FC5:15pm Curious about Cancer, FC5:30pm Breast Cancer Support Group, IFHC5:30pm GYN Cancers Group, FC6:30pm Good Grief for Teens, FC7pm Dancing to Wellness, FC7:15pm Understanding Lab Values, FC

2110am Orientation, FC10am Look Good…Feel Better, IAH-CCW11am What to Expect…, FC11am Knitting & Crocheting, ILPO-I1pm Art for Wellness and Growth, FC1pm Gentle Yoga with Jenn, FC2pm Guided Meditation with Jenn, FC4:30, 5:30 & 7pm Reiki Appointments FC6:30pm Sounds of Meditation…, 44084 R6:30pm Chocolate Therapy, FC6:45pm Reiki, ILH-R7pm Spiritual Support Group, CUMC-1 7:30pm Young Adult Group, FC

22 Coalesce, FC 9:45am Restorative Yoga, FC 11:30am Drumming, FC 12pm Living with Advanced Disease, IFOH-3 1:30pm Tai Chi and Qi Gong, 3700 B

23 8am Vamos Adelante…, FC

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2510am Fitness for Wellness, 44084 RP2pm Level II Exercise, FC3pm Level III & IV Exercise, FC5pm Breast Cancer Support Group I, ILH-R6:30pm Breast Cancer Support Group II, ILH-R6pm Orientation, FC6:15pm Gentle Yoga with Elizabeth, IAH-HEC7pm Yoga Nidra, FC

2610:30am Gentle Yoga with Desiree, 44084 RP1:30pm Quilting with Sandi, FC2pm Advanced Cancer Group for Women, IAH-CCC5:30pm Good Grief for Children, FC6:30pm Intermediate Gentle Yoga, 44084 RP

272pm Level II Exercise, FC3pm Level III & IV Exercise, FC

28Thanksgiving8am Turkey Trot, see page 5

29 Coalesce, FC

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Life with Cancer Mission Statement

To enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing education, information and support.