Program Highlights
Walk Club Series
Begins Wednesday, July 8th, from 10:00-11:00am – in person
Hearth Place is happy to be offering a Walk Club Series on an indoor track in the community, for a 7-week series beginning on Wednesday, July 8th, from 10 – 11:00am.
Walking has long been known to be a beneficial activity for both physical and emotional health. The social aspect of joining others for a walk is also important, to say nothing of the positive effects on our bodies.
We are delighted to be able to bring this to our members throughout the hottest months of the summer, so that you can walk in a comfortable environment.
Walk Club is not a drop-in group; advance registration is required and a waiver must be signed.
Please contact Stephanie at st*******@*********ce.org or call 905-579-4833 to register.
Finding Your Inner Voice: An Art Journey
Tuesday, July 14th, 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 st*******@*********ce.org or call 905-579-4833 to register.
Do It With Ease
Begins Thursday, July 16th, from 11:00am-12:00pm – 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 st*******@*********ce.org or call 905-579-4833 to register.
Cooking With Kevin: A Summer Meal
Friday, July 24th, from 10:00-11:30am – in person
Kevin is joined by Janet, a Registered Dietitian from the Durham Region Cancer Centre, this month. He will demonstrate an easy summer meal. Cancer can be exhausting, and life can be too busy. Learn how to prepare something without fuss that is both delicious and simple, taking advantage of the produce available at this time of year and with minimal need to to turn on a hot oven or stove.
Please contact Stephanie at st*******@*********ce.org or call 905-579-4833 to register.
Exploring Our Health Care Values
Tuesday August 11th and 18th, from 1:00-3:00pm – hybrid
A Substitute Decision Maker is someone we appoint to speak for us when we are unable to speak for ourselves. In this 2-part workshop, we will discuss what is meant by health care values, and how we can begin uncovering what is important to us, so we can ensure that if someone is speaking for us, they are using our voice.
Please contact Stephanie at st*******@*********ce.org or call 905-579-4833 for a copy of the form and to register.
Music for Self-Compassion
Monday, August 17th, from 10:00-11:30am – in person
In this workshop, we will learn how to use music to express our feelings as we deal with cancer. We will experience the power of melody and sound, and learn how music can transform our moods. We will also leave with ideas for how to add music into our self-care routines.
Please contact Stephanie at st*******@*********ce.org or call 905-579-4833 to register.
Monthly Young Adults Cancer Support Group
Next dates: Mondays, July 27 and August 24, from 6:30-8:00pm – online with Zoom
Our monthly support group addresses the unique concerns of young adults, aged 19-40, who have been diagnosed with cancer. Topics of particular concern to the group will be discussed, including dating and sexuality, returning to work, financial concerns, putting life on hold, and more. For anyone in this age group, whether recently diagnosed, or well beyond treatment.
Please contact Stephanie at st*******@*********ce.org or call 905-579-4833 to register.
Look Good Feel Better
In-Person workshops at Hearth Place
Learn to manage the appearance-related impact of cancer treatment at this in-person workshop. Join a supportive community in a small-group format to learn make-up tips, hair alternatives, skin care practices and cosmetic hygiene.
This workshop is offered on the third Tuesday of each month, from 10:00am-12:00pm.
Next dates: Tuesdays – July 21 and August 18, from 10:00-12:00pm
Please register directly at www.lgfb.ca or call 1-800-914-5665.