Events

This group is a place for adults and their family members to connect with others who are dealing with the loss of a friend or family member from cancer. This group includes dinner.

First Thursday each month • 6:30 – 8:00 PM

This group features speakers and follow-up discussions on important topics such as treatment options, quality of life, incontinence, intimacy concerns, and fear of recurrence. This group is part of the UsTOO Prostate Cancer Education & Support Network. Drop in, no reservation necessary.

First Thursday each month • 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Group begins with Q & A provided by an oncology nurse, followed by group sharing and support. The group provides a nurturing environment to learn about and discuss coping skills, disease management, and quality of life during and after treatment. Made possible by a generous donation from its sponsor, Lung Cancer Connection. Drop in, no reservation necessary.

Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Treatment and Side Effects-RSVP
Thursday, February 2 · 5:30-7:30 PM
Location: St. Anthony’s Cancer Care Center 10010 Kennerly Rd., 63128
Come learn about the management of side effects of treatment, such as strategies to manage issues such fatigue, hair loss, anemia, infection, and pain. A CSC facilitator will address ways to cope with emotional distress and optimize quality of life during and after treatment. A complimentary booklet entitled Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Treatment and Side Effects will be provided to all participants.

Country Line Dancing Thursdays • 2:30 – 3:30 PM Line dancing can
give you a great mind–body workout. This dance requires you to remember
dance steps and sequences, boosting brain power by improving memory skills.
Thank you Sheila Glazer and Bonnie Murray-Reigle for the gift of this class.

Building a Mindfulness Practice – RSVP
Four Consecutive Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16 and 23 ● 10:00-11:30 AM (Please commit to all 4 sessions)
Curious about mindfulness and meditation, but unsure how to get started in developing your own practice? Join Kathy Bearman, LCSW, to explore the realms of mindfulness and meditation. This series will provide information on the benefits of mindfulness and meditation for the body and brain and will offer tips to help you establish your personal practice and skills to reduce stress and increase the experience of peace and well-being in your life.

Research shows that people participating in the program feel less stress, have better immunity, keep healthier diet and
exercise habits and feel greater social support. These sessions will help participants manage stress, learn ways to lessen
the impact of physical symptoms of cancer, and develop skills to cope with common problems faced by people
with cancer.