Program Highlights
Stronger With Ease
Begins Thursday, October 1st, from 10:00-11:00 am – in person
We are excited to be launching our newest exercise program – a slightly more challenging, 9-week series that follows from our original Do It With Ease. This new series will help you to continue to improve your strength and endurance, range of motion, and overall sense of well-being.
Pre-requisite: completion of Do It With Ease
Please contact Stephanie at stephanie@hearthplace.org or call 905-579-4833 to register.
Clinical Trials 101: Exploring Your Options
Tuesday, October 6th, from 10:00-11:00am – in person & online
Are you curious about clinical trials and have questions? Have you been offered a clinical trial, but you don’t know what that means?
Join Nicole Stevens, Manager, Research Oncology at Lakeridge Health, as she explores clinical trials with us, including what to expect, and how to find more information about them.
Please contact Stephanie at stephanie@hearthplace.org or call 905-579-4833 to register.
Body Image After Cancer Treatment
Begins Wednesday, October 7th, from 6:30-8:30pm – in person
Is it hard to accept how your body has changed because of cancer and treatment? Do you feel like you do not know your body anymore?
This 9-week series can help you learn how to be more accepting of your body through education, group discussions, expressive arts, and relaxation exercises. The series is for women who have completed cancer treatments.
Advance registration is required for this series as space is limited.
Please contact Stephanie at stephanie@hearthplace.org or call 905-579-4833 to register.
Namaste Grief Support Group
Begins Friday, October 7th, from 6:30-8:30pm – hybrid
This 10 session, in-person, bi-weekly support group is for adults who have lost a loved one to cancer. The group will provide both educational and emotional support through reflection and group discussions. It is available for those who have been bereaved for at least three months.
Please contact Stephanie at stephanie@hearthplace.org or call 905-579-4833 for a copy of the form and to register.
Do It With Ease
Begins Thursday, October 8th, from 10:00-11:00am – in person
This 7-week program is designed to help you regain and maintain your range of motion, build core strength, and enhance physical fitness. All exercises are designed for those who have had cancer surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or who deal with cancer-related fatigue. Created and led by a physiotherapist.
Note that an Exercise Consent form, signed by your doctor, must be provided prior to the start of the series.
Please contact Stephanie at stephanie@hearthplace.org or call 905-579-4833 to register.
How Naturopathy May Support Your Cancer Journey
Tuesday, October 27th, from 10:00-11:30am – in person and online
This presentation is an overview of Naturopathic Medicine, including how it may work in a complementary way. Naturopathy does not replace traditional medical treatments, but works alongside them to help us feel better as we live with cancer and beyond.
Presented by Dr. Lei Gu, a practicing Naturopathic Doctor with a focus on people who are dealing with cancer.
Please contact Stephanie at stephanie@hearthplace.org or call 905-579-4833 to register.
Finding Your Inner Voice: An Art Journey
Tuesday, October 27th, from 12:00-3:00pm – in person
Journaling is only one of the ways to work through the complicated emotions that arise while living with cancer. In this workshop, you will explore different creative mediums to help you navigate and understand your cancer experience. This is not about making art, but about connecting with yourself in a new way. All supplies are provided.
Please contact Stephanie at stephanie@hearthplace.org or call 905-579-4833 to register.
Making the Most of Your Doctor’s Appointments
Tuesday, November 10th, from 10:00-11:30am – in person and online
Good communication is very important in cancer care. This session will offer you ways to have more effective discussions with your health care team, including tips on prioritizing questions and managing phone appointments.
Presented by Stephanie Burlein-Hall, a registered nurse with over 35 years of oncology nursing and patient education experience.
Please contact Stephanie at stephanie@hearthplace.org or call 905-579-4833 to register.
Self-Massage for Lymphedema Management
Monday, November 16th, from 10:00-11:30am – in person and online
Join us and learn some easy ways to do self-massage in order to help ease the symptoms of lymphedema. Heather Cirone, CDT, will take us through some techniques that we can build into our daily self-care routine.
Please contact Stephanie at stephanie@hearthplace.org or call 905-579-4833 to register.
Helpful Hints for Holiday Grief
Tuesday, November 24th, from 1:00-2:30pm – in person and online
This festive season may be the first, or one of many, that you are facing without your loved one. Trying to compromise between your needs and those of others is difficult. Join us to learn helpful and healing strategies for the holiday season.
Please contact Stephanie at stephanie@hearthplace.org or call 905-579-4833 to register.
Fatigue Management Information Seminar
Tuesday, December 1st, from 10:00-11:30am – in person and online
Fatigue is a common symptom and side effect experienced by people with cancer, whether in, or out, of treatment. This seminar will explore fatigue, and provide strategies to help you cope with it as you deal with cancer, and beyond.
Presented by Stephanie Burlein-Hall, a registered nurse with over 35 years of oncology nursing and patient education experience.
Please contact Stephanie at stephanie@hearthplace.org or call 905-579-4833 to register.
Self-Care Through the Holidays
Tuesday, Dec 8th, from 1:00-2:30pm – in person and online
The festive season can be a challenging and stressful time of year for anyone. It is even more difficult for those who are dealing with cancer, whether newly diagnosed, in treatment or beyond. Give yourself the gift of joining us to learn some easy self-care skills to help you manage the holidays.
Please contact Stephanie at stephanie@hearthplace.org or call 905-579-4833 to register.