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All cancer care patients and their caregivers, families and friends are welcome to renew their Mind, Body and Spirit with these sessions brought to you FREE OF CHARGE through generous donations to The Memorial Foundation. For more information call Kitty Inaba at 574-3441.
An education program designed to help our patients and community learn more about all aspects of cancer and cancer treatment.
Seminars are held at 12:00 Noon at North Star Lodge and a light lunch is provided. No Charge.
Registration is required to reserve your space. Please call Kitty Inaba at 574-3441/
Protect Yourself Get Screened for COLON CANCER
When: Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Time: Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: North Star Lodge Community Room
Featured Speaker: Anita Mitchell, Founder of Washington Colon Cancer STARS,
and Colon Cancer Survivor
At age 41, Anita was diagnosed with colon cancer, years before the age of recommended colon cancer screenings. A passionate advocate for education on screening and awareness, Anita received the Laurel of Advocacy Award from Prevent Cancer Foundation in 2008, and testified for bill 1337 for Washington State to mandate that insurance companies cover the cost of screening.
Why we need to raise awareness of Colorectal Cancer:
- Colorectal cancer is the #2 cause of cancer death in the U.S.
- Over 150,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year.
- Colorectal cancer often has no symptom at all until it's at an advanced stage.
- Colorectal cancer is 80% preventable when detected early.
Dress In Blue Day: Started in Seattle in 2007, Anita dedicated Dress in Blue Day to her friend, Carmen, who passed away from colon cancer, & to all others who had lost their fight against colon cancer. Dress in Blue Day, the First Friday in March, is now nationally recognized as "the" day to raise awareness nationally about this dangerous disease.
No cost is associated with this workshop; however, RSVP's are requested.
A complimentary light lunch will be provided.
Registration is limited
To reserve your space call (509) 574-3441 or e-mail kitty.inaba@yvmh.org
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
MUSIC AS THERAPY
Michael Moritz, Stillpoint Studios
String instruments, drums, toning, crystal singing bowls, chanting, singing - all are nurturing our life force and help us to find that place of inner calm where healing can begin. Join this lively discussion and demonstration of sound healing. Discover the power of sound…voice…toning…music…chanting…manatras in a healing session.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
ACUPUNCTURE TO RELIEVE STRESS
Joa Crowder, LAc
Acupuncturists use keen diagnostic skills to effectively evaluate the quality, quantity and balance of Qi (vital energy in all living things) flowing within the body. Different stresses affect meridians and organs in different ways, disrupting or blocking Qi flow, restricting the supply of Qi required to nourish and support the cells, tissues, muscles, organs and glands. This blockage can manifest into various signs and symptoms, eventually weakening the bodies' self-healing abilities, making it susceptible to pain, disease, and ill health. Learn about the various treatment methods that can restore and maintain health.
Life After Cancer
Month-by-month sessions to help cancer survivors deal with common problems shared by treatment survivors, manage social, physical, and emotional health, find a "new normal", and appreciate Every New Day.
Group facilitated by Sheila Leskinen, M.S., L.M.F.T.
2010 Meeting Dates and Featured Sessions
Tuesday, January 5th
Positive Relationships
Tuesday, February 23rd
Creative Arts
Tuesday, March 30th
Strengthening the Spirit
Tuesday, April 27th
Physiology of Stress & Joy
Tuesday, May 25th
Connecting with Nature
Tuesday, June 29th
Restorative Yoga
Tuesday, July 27th
The Joys of Cooking
Tuesday, August 24th
Feeling Good in Movement
Tuesday, Sept. 28th
Know Your Heart-Journaling
Tuesday, October 19th
Acupuncture as Stress Relief
Tuesday, November 16th
Understanding Your Soul's calling
Tuesday, December 14th
Massage and Reiki
Sessions Begin at 6:00 PM
NORTH STAR LODGE
808 N. 39th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
For Information call
Kitty Inaba—509-574-3441
Celebrate Life Scrapbooking
The battle against cancer involves more than the body; the mind, emotions and spirit are affected as well. North Star Lodge's Stepping Stones Life Enrichment Center is here to focus on treating the whole person in an atmosphere designed to bring about comfort.
MEMORIES: Preserve precious family memories of your family and loved ones through scrapbooking classes presented complements of North Star Lodge's Life Enrichment Center. Facilitated by Connie Herrick, the scrapbooking group will meet on the Third Tuesday of each month beginning Tuesday, May 20th..
Space is Limited and Registration is Required.
BRING WITH YOU: Patients and families who wish to attend should bring with them:
- Photos - It is best to bring only a handful of photos that tell a story together, i.e., same person, same people, an event, party, vacation, birthday, holiday, etc.
- Laughter - it brings joy to our hearts.
- Scissors - scissors are available, but if you have a favorite pair, bring them.
- Stories, dates, names and places that go with the photos.
- Smiles and encouragement
- Special emblems or embellishments - for instance, a Girl Scout patch or serviceman's certificates of honor or medals.
Dress is very casual as we will be spending a lot of time together creating memory pages.
For questions, please call Kitty Inaba at 574-3441 or e-mail kitty.inaba@yvmh.org
Artful Expressions
Last Wednesday of each month from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Creative expression can open a direct line to peace, well-being, and joy that cannot be found any other way. Join this creativity group for people dealing with cancer and find a safe haven that's supportive, gentle and fun.
Instructor: Ellie Carrithers
No charge.
Healing Power of Journaling
A person's cancer journey can be a time of deep reflection, a time for peacemaking and a time to express fears, hopes, and dreams. Often by merely writing about feelings, a person can attain a sense of perspective and inner peace. Patients are encouraged to explore journaling during their cancer treatment with Wendy Warren, Writing Coach, on the Second Tuesday of each month at 12:00 Noon at North Star Lodge Library
Class Meeting Schedule: Second Tuesday of each month
Instructor: Wendy Warren
No charge.
Healing Yoga
Thursdays 12:30-1:30 p.m.
North Star Lodge Commmunity Room
Revitalize and Relax...
Through incorporating physical postures with breathing excercises and meditation, participants are provided a physical release of stress, as well as an opportunity to become more centered and calm.
Please bring your own yoga mat if you have one.
Instructor: Michael Moritz
No charge.
Look Good, Feel Better Class
Make up, Hairstyles, Hats, and Scarves. Presented by the American Cancer Society and North Star Lodge, this supportive enjoyable first step toward renewed self-esteem, self-confidence and emotional recovery is available to women patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. This community-based free service teaches women patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self-images. To register, call Eunice at 574-3514
Classes are held at North Star Lodge in the Complementary Medicine Meeting Room on the second Tuesday of each month from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
For more information contact Kitty Inaba at 509.574.3441
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