Support, Education & Hope.

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1 Support, Education & Hope. For all people affected by cancer. MOVING BEYOND BREAST CANCER is a free, six-week series for women who have finished their primary treatment for breast cancer. Come together with other survivors and develop the tools to find your new normal mind, body, and spirit. Co-facilitated by oncology social worker Debbie Mattison, LMSW (Cancer Support Community) and professional trainer Davy Darnton (Move Wellness), each week includes group exercise, supportive discussion, and education on topics including nutrition, body image, relationships, health maintenance, and more. Saturday mornings January 13, 20, 27, and February 3, 10, and 17, at CSC. RSVP to or rosie@cancersupportannarbor.org. SPONSORED BY WITH SUPPORT FROM BREATHE: HOPE FOR SMOKERS AND LOVED ONES AFFECTED BY CANCER It s hard enough to quit smoking when you re not dealing with the stress of cancer; thinking about quitting after you or a loved one is diagnosed may feel overwhelming. And if you are supporting a smoker with cancer, you may not know where to start. You re not alone, and there is hope. It s never too late to quit. Join us for an honest and nonjudgmental discussion about tobacco addiction with realistic strategies and expectations for working toward a tobacco-free life and supporting a loved one through the process of quitting. Monday, January 22, 6-7:30 pm at CSC. RSVP to or rosie@cancersupportannarbor.org. WINTER WEATHER POLICY The Cancer Support Community closes with the Ann Arbor Public Schools for weather. If it s snowy or icy out, please check a2schools.org or call the AAPS school closing hotline: CSC ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: Bonnie Dockham, LMSW, Executive Director Rosie Morrison, LMSW, Program Director Beth Foley, MBA, Brides Project Director Erin Kelly, MSW, Development and Outreach Specialist Marcia Maier, Office Administrator CLINICAL FACILITATORS: Jane Deering, LMSW Lisbeth Harcourt, LMSW Mary Kozonis, LMSW Linda Langmore, LMSW Debra Mattison, LMSW Alena Williams, LLMSW Lauren Spencer, LLMSW

2 there is support here WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS Weekly groups are available for those diagnosed with all types and stages of cancer, from diagnosis up to about a year out of active treatment, as well as their loved ones. New member meetings are required for enrollment in all weekly groups. To schedule, call Rosie at WEEKLY LIVING WITH CANCER GROUPS Mondays 11 am-1 pm Tuesdays 6-8 pm WEEKLY FAMILY AND FRIENDS GROUP Tuesdays 6-8 pm BI-WEEKLY AND MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS Bi-weekly and monthly groups are drop-in style and do not require a new member meeting. METASTATIC CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Bi-weekly, Second and Fourth Wednesday 10 am-12 pm BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Bi-weekly, Second and Fourth Wednesday 6-8 pm LIFE BEYOND CANCER: SURVIVORSHIP GROUP First Monday 6-7:30 pm PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP First Wednesday 6-7:30 pm AFRICAN AMERICAN FELLOWSHIP Second Thursday 6-8 pm, with gentle Nia (mindfulness/ dance fitness) demonstration in February LIVING WITH CANCER GROUPS For those with any type of cancer at any stage, from diagnosis up to about a year out of treatment. At CSC: Third Wednesday 6-7:30 pm At St. Joseph Mercy Brighton: Fourth Tuesday 6-7:30 pm, Cancer Center waiting area At St. Joseph Mercy Canton: First Thursday, 6-7:30 pm, Cancer Center waiting area At St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea: Second Monday 1-2:30 pm, main hospital Atrium Conference Room C FAMILY AND FRIENDS MONTHLY GROUP Third Wednesday 6-7:30 pm BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Third Thursday 6-7:30 pm SERIES SUPPORT GROUPS If you are interested in joining a series group, please contact Rosie at KID SUPPORT, TEEN TIME, & PARENTING SUPPORT This 4 week series offers support to kids, teens, and parents when cancer is in the family. Call to schedule. MOVING BEYOND BREAST CANCER Join others who have completed their primary treatment for breast cancer in this 6-week series of support, education, and exercise to help you find your new normal in body, mind, and spirit. Saturday mornings January 13 through February 17, RSVP F.O.C.U.S.: FACING CANCER TOGETHER This 6-week program focuses on improving communication, emotional support, and quality of life for people with cancer and their care partners. Call to schedule. LIVING WITH LOSS A 4-week series for anyone who has lost a loved one to cancer. Tuesdays January 9 through 30, 6-7:30 pm RSVP there is education here BOOK CLUB: BEING MORTAL with Sheryl Kurze, MD Palliative care physician Dr. Kurze will facilitate a two-part discussion on Dr. Atul Gawande s Being Mortal. The book and discussion provide opportunities for participants to reflect on the kind of care they (or their loved ones) might want in the future. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now! Thursdays, January 11 and 18, 6:30-8 pm at CSC RSVP BREATHE: HOPE FOR SMOKERS AND LOVED ONES AFFECTED BY CANCER Vita McCabe, MD, St. Joseph Mercy Health Join us for an honest, nonjudgmental workshop about tobacco addiction with realistic strategies and expectations for working toward a tobacco-free life. Monday, January 22, 6-7:30 pm at CSC RSVP FRANKLY SPEAKING ABOUT LUNG CANCER Gregory Kalemkerian, MD, University of Michigan This workshop will provide information on the most up-todate treatments for lung cancer, side effect management, & survivorship. Thursday, February 1, 6:30-8 pm at CSC RSVP CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER at St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Caregivers and loved ones experience many of the same emotional effects as patients, and yet they often go without the care and support they need. Join us for a workshop exploring the experience of cancer caregivers, and how to find and offer the right kind of support. Tuesday, January 30, 6-7:30 pm at St. Joe s Chelsea RSVP CANCER GENETICS at St. Joseph Mercy Canton Lindsey Blakely, MS, CGC, St. Joseph Mercy Health Learn about common hereditary cancer conditions, their causes and red flags, a look at the genetic counseling process, and more. Monday, February 12, 6-7:30 pm at St. Joe s Canton RSVP PROGRAM PARTNERS: St. Joesph Mercy Health System Michigan Medicine Urologic Oncology Michigan M Michigan Facing our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE) Move Well

3 there is wellness here COOKING FOR WELLNESS Learn nutritional information beneficial to people with cancer from a registered dietitian while experimenting with new recipes. RSVP Wednesday, January 17, 4-6 pm, Savory Soups for Breast Cancer Survivors Wednesday, February 14, 4-6 pm, Sugars & Sweeteners GUIDED MEDITATION Calm the mind using relaxation techniques along with guided mindfulness meditation. Tuesdays 12-1 pm YOGA Gentle, restorative yoga classes are offered at the Cancer Support Community and at offsite partner locations in Brighton, Canton, and Chelsea. At CSC: Tuesdays 6-7 pm Wednesdays 11 am-12:15 pm Fridays 11 am-12 pm At offsite partner locations: Mondays 6-7 at the St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Physical Therapy Gym Wednesdays 6-7 pm at the St. Joseph Mercy Canton Cancer Center Community Room Fridays 6-7 pm at the St. Joseph Mercy Brighton Cancer Center Community Room ZUMBA GOLD Enjoy a safe and effective total body workout in a party-like atmosphere. Select Thursdays 10:30-11:15 am TAI CHI Benefits include relaxation, energy building and improved balance. Mondays am KIDS KICKING CANCER Martial arts breathing, meditation and focus techniques that teach kids tools to reduce pain, fear, and anger. Open to children with cancer & their siblings, as well as children of a parent with cancer. Registration required at Thursdays 4:30-5:30 pm there is hope here New to the Cancer Support Community? Join us for a brief new member meeting to learn about all the ways that this community can support you and your loved ones. Call to learn more. there is community here PEER DISCUSSION GROUPS Join others who are facing similar issues for a monthly discussion group. LYNCH SYNDROME/F.A.P. PEER DISCUSSION Third Thursday 6:30-8 pm THYROID CANCER PEER DISCUSSION Second Monday 6-7 pm F.O.R.C.E: FACING OUR RISK OF CANCER EMPOWERED For women diagnosed with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndromes. January 18, 6:30-8 pm SOCIAL EVENTS GAME NIGHT Join us for dinner and games with your friends at CSC! We ll have a big selection of games for adults and kids of all ages, including Euchre, Scrabble, super-sized Connect 4, Twister, and more! Monday, January 29, 5:30-7:30 pm RSVP MOVIE NIGHT: LEGO MOVIE Enjoy dinner, a movie, and a cozy night in at the center. The Lego Movie is great for all ages! Monday, February 26, 5:30-8 pm RSVP CREATIVE ENDEAVORS Join the relaxing fun of knitting, crochet, coloring, and more! No experience needed; supplies provided. Wednesdays 12:30-2 pm OFFSITE PROGRAMS At St. Joseph Mercy Brighton: YOGA: Fridays 6-7 pm LIVING WITH CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Fourth Tuesday 6-7:30 pm EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS: Quarterly; next session in March At St. Joseph Mercy Canton: YOGA: Wednesdays 6-7 pm LIVING WITH CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: First Thursday 6-7:30 pm EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP: Cancer Genetics, February 12, 6-7:30 pm At St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea: YOGA: Mondays 6-7 pm LIVING WITH CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Second Monday 1-2:30 pm EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP: Caring for the Caregiver, January 30, 6-7:30 pm Medicine Cancer Genetics Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Children s Leukemia Foundation of llness Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association, Inc. (ThyCa) Susan G. Komen Michigan

4 JANUARY 2018 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY CLOSED Canton Prostate Group NO ZUMBA Canton Living with Cancer 6-7:30 pm Brighton Chelsea Living with Cancer 1-2:30 pm Chelsea Thyroid Peer Group 6-7pm Life Beyond Cancer CSC OFFICE CLOSED FOR MLK DAY Chelsea Chelsea Breathe: Hope for Smokers and Loved Ones Living with Loss Living with Loss Chelsea Game Night 5:30-7:30pm 1 29 Brighton Living with Cancer Living with Loss Living with Loss Caring for the Caregiver Chelsea 2 23 Canton Cooking 4-6pm Canton Living with Cancer Family and Friends Creative Endeavors12:30-2pm Canton Canton Book Club 6:30-8 pm Blood Cancer Group Lynch/FAP 6:30-8pm FORCE 6:30-8pm Book Club 6:30-8 pm African American Fellowship 6-8pm 4 25 Yoga 11am-12 pm Brighton Brighton Brighton 5 26 Programs hosted at offiste partner locations are listed in italics. Programs requiring registration are listed in red. To register please call

5 FEBRUARY 2018 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Programs hosted at offiste partner locations are listed in italics. Programs requiring registration are listed in red. To register please call NO ZUMBA Canton Living with Cancer Frankly Speaking about Lung Cancer 6:30-8pm Brighton NO TAI CHI Chelsea Canton NO ZUMBA Brighton Life Beyond Cancer 6-7:30 pm Prostate Group African American Fellowship with Nia Workshop 6-8pm Chelsea Living with Cancer 1-2:30pm Chelsea Thyroid Peer Group 6-7pm Cancer Genetics Canton Chelsea Yoga 11 am-12:15pm Cooking 4-6pm Canton Canton Living with Cancer Family and Friends Blood Cancer Group Lynch/FAP 6:30-8pm Brighton Brighton NO TAI CHI Yoga 11 am-12:15pm Chelsea Living with Cancer 6:30-8pm Movie Night 5:30-8pm Family and Friends 6:30-8pm Canton Brighton Living with Cancer

6 Support, Education & Hope. For all people affected by cancer Hogback Road, Suite 3 Ann Arbor, MI January & February 2018 CALENDAR OF FREE PROGRAMS Non-Profit Org. U. S. Postage PAID Ann Arbor, MI Permit No. 169 JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2018 FREE PROGRAMS OUR MISSION To ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY 2010 Hogback Road, Suite 3 Ann Arbor, MI INFO@CANCERSUPPORTANNARBOR.ORG OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm