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These
programs are open to individuals with cancer and
their families. No registration is necessary. Programs
begin promptly as scheduled. Please visit
our calendar page for dates & times of all programs.
Basic Drawing for People with Cancer
Expression Through Art
Healthy
Holiday Eating
Meditation & Guided Imagery
Morning Yoga
Nutrition Matters
Nutrition and the Digestive System
Nutrition and the Immune System
Nutritional Supplements:
Q & A Session
Nutrition
& Women's Issues
Nutrition at Midlife
Qi-Gong
Tai Chi
Writing for Wellness
Yoga
Morning
Yoga
In
this course, we will practice yoga contemplatively.
Using posture and breath as mirrors, our emphasis
will be on strengthening our capacity to stay in
balance in the face of our constantly changing lives.
Led by Claire Willis, LICSW.
Basic Drawing for People with Cancer
Anyone can draw and art is a valuable tool for stress reduction! Join Jack Klugerman, BFA Massachusetts College of Art and TWC participant, who will teach you the basics of drawing in a comfortable and non-judgmental atmosphere. The class will meet weekly and materials will be provided. Absolutely no experience necessary!
Mondays from 2:30 to 4:30PM - RSVP
Expression Through Art
Come explore color and portray on paper the world within yourself. This workshop is for anyone who has a love for the creative process! Kathleen Klein, an art therapist and cancer survivor, will guide you through this experience.
Fridays, March18th and April 8th, May 6th and June 3rd from 12:15 to 2:15PM - RSVP
Healthy Holiday Eating
How to maintain healthy eating habits despite the
many temptations of Holiday fare! We'll have a special visit to Whole Foods Market in Newton Corner to sample some healthy options and plan our holiday shopping.
Meditation & Guided
Imagery
Explore important relaxation self-help techniques.
Professionally led by Gretchen Dagget.
Mondays at 4:30 to 5:15PM
Nutrition Matters
Learn what foods and dietary considerations best
serve the fight for recovery from cancer. Taught
by Sheila Wolfson, CNS. If you like, bring a brown
bag lunch to the September program. (Once per month.)
Nutrition
and the Digestive System
This program will provide
information about how nutrition can enhance the
functioning of the digestive system and body.
If you'd like, bring a brown bag lunch. Taught by Sheila Wolfson, CNS.
Nutrition and the Immune
System
This program will provide information about how
proper nutrition can enhance the functioning of
the immune system.
Nutritional Supplements:
Questions & Answer Session
Gain a better understanding of the confusing array
of nutritional options in fighting cancer. Taught
by Sheila Wolfson, CNS
Nutrition at Midlife: Preventing
Heart Disease and Osteoporosis
Learn how nutrition can impact osteoporosis and
heart disease during menopause. Taught by Sheila
Wolfson, CNS. Bring a bag lunch if you like.
Nutrition
& Women's Issues
Menopausal Issues and Nutrition - Learn how
nutrition can impact osteoporosis and heart disease
during menopause. Taught by Sheila Wolfson,
CNS.
Qi-Gong
Qi-Gong is a system of Chinese health care that
combines physical training, preventive and therapeutic
medicine. It can provide stress reduction and relief
from the symptoms of illness and treatment. Taught
by Chun-Chi Zhu, a licensed Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese
Medicine practitioner.
Tuesdays at 2:30 – 3:30PM
Tai Chi
Practice this ancient form of Chinese exercise known
for its relaxing, energizing and health-enhancing
benefits. Now taught by Chun-Chi Zhu.
Tuesdays from
3:45 to 4:45PM
Writing for Wellness
Based on the therapeutic benefits of writing for people dealing with traumatic events, The Wellness Community began a weekly writing program led by Claire Willis, LICSW. Each week is different and is open to anyone living with cancer, caretaking someone with cancer or who has lost someone to cancer.
Tuesdays from 10:30AM to 12:30PM
Yoga
Increase your energy, improve muscle tone and
flexibility, as well as stress management skills.
Yoga combines stretching, breathing, and relaxation
exercises. Taught by certified Yoga instructors
Gretchen Daggett and Barbara Levine.
Mondays
at 5:45pm, Wednesdays at 3:30pm and Thursdays at
5:00pm. |
