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.
For women dealing with child raising, employment, self-image, and changing relationships along with cancer treatment. The group meets on the Fourth Wednesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. in the lower level of North Star Lodge. Caregivers are also welcome to attend.
Facilitated by: JoAnn Campbell, MS, LMHC
For more information, please call Kitty Inaba at 574-3441
For some months now, North Star Lodge has been holding monthly seminars at lunchtime.... Learn at Lunch - Education program designed to help our patients and community learn more about all aspects of cancer and treatments. Seminars are held at 12:00 noon and a light lunch is provided. Registration is required - call Kitty Inaba at 509-574-3441. Forthcoming events include:
Tuesday April 29
Hot Flashes and How to Treat Them Naturally Without Hormones
Pamela Smith, ND
Wednesday, May 28:
"Naturopathy - What is Natural Medicine?"
Heidi Roble, ND
Wednesday, June 25:
"Could I Really Learn to Quiet My Mind?"
Michael Moritz of Stillpoint Studios
Wednesday, July 23:
"Relaxation Techniques for Relief of Anxiety and Stress"
Cindee Hudson, CHP, CHT
Wednesday, August 20:
"Energy and Spiritual Healing"
Mary Pellicer, MD
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..
UPCOMING CLASSES:
Upcoming class dates are May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19. afternoon from 1-4 PM in the Community Room at North Star Lodge. Supplies will be provided.
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: November 13, December 11, January 8, February 12, March 11, April 9
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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