The Cancer Resource Centre offers free educational programs and in-person/virtual mind/body/spirit classes and support groups to individuals in Northwest Indiana with a cancer diagnosis, their family members and their caregivers.
The Centre is located at 926 Ridge Road in Munster, Indiana. Registration is required. For information about joining a support group and to schedule your orientation, please call 219-836-3349 or visit www.cancerresourcecentre.com.
Yoga, Monday August 15, offered from 9 – 10 a.m. Breathe and stretch your body and mind. Yoga classes are therapeutic as well as restorative. Class will conclude with a relaxation segment to enhance overall well-being and peace.
Music Wellness, Monday August 15, offered from 3-4 p.m. A therapeutic music program to enhance quality of life by supporting the health and wellbeing of cancer patients which can lead to stress and anxiety reduction and enhance relaxation.
Empowerment Drumming, Monday August 15, offered from 4-5 p.m. Drumming is healing, rejuvenating and invigorates the immune system. It helps individuals take an active and meaningful role in the healing process, helping to put back into one's life what is missing to become whole again.
Wellness Support Group, Tuesday August 16, offered from 10 – 11 a.m. This support group meets to share feelings, receive support and learn ways to cope with the experience of having cancer.
Kitchen Rx, Tuesday August 16, offered from 2 – 3 p.m. The food choices we make have a huge impact on our overall health, but we don't always make healthy eating a priority. We think eating healthy is too expense, too difficult and takes too much time. The truth is a few small, simple changes can yield HUGE results in overall health. Choosing more real, nutrient dense foods has been shown to be even more beneficial than medication in helping manage and even reverse some of the symptoms of chronic disease. Food is one of the most powerful medicines we have in achieving optimum health, and the kitchen is our pharmacy. In this year-long healthy eating series, Mrs. Dornberg will provide information, tools and actionable steps that you can use to shop, cook and eat your way to better health.
Healing Hearts Support Group, Wednesday August 17, offered 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. provides an opportunity for those who have lost a loved one to share experiences, struggles, feelings and triumphs. Healing Hearts support group offers helpful information and support in a comfortable atmosphere and facilitated by a bereavement facilitator from Hospice of Calumet Area.
Cancer Support Group, Wednesday August 17, offered at St Catherine Hospital from 2 – 3 p.m. Provides an opportunity to share feelings, receive support, and learn ways to cope with the experience of having cancer. Professionally facilitated and open to all with a cancer diagnosis and their caregivers
Prostate Cancer Resource Group, Wednesday August 17, offered at Community Stroke and Rehabilitation Center from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. LEARN... ASK... TALK... With a pelvic health physical therapist moderating, meetings include an educational presentation, Q&A and confidential discussion. Free. Call 219-661- 6133 to register.
Chi Gong, Thursday August 18, offered from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Learn this ancient healing art of breath, movement, non-movement and meditation. Experience this therapeutic form of Eastern medicine and feel revitalized. You will be led through a one hour session of warm-ups, positions and focused movements.
Chair Yoga, Thursday August 18, offered from 2 – 3 p.m. Designed for those who have difficulty support in a regular yoga environment. You may sit or use a chair for balance. Kriya is a holistic, whole body experience; it works to calm the nervous system; strengthens and quiets the mind and body.
Breast Cancer Support Group, Thursday August 18, offered at Community Stroke and Rehabilitation Center from 6 – 7p.m. For all with a breast cancer diagnosis. Newly diagnosed to long term survivors are welcome to share their concerns, stories and experiences.
Tai Chi, Friday August 19, offered from 9 – 10 a.m. Tai Chi has been practiced for centuries by men and women of all ages and fitness levels. The art of Tai Chi is considered “Meditation in Motion”. Classes emphasize balance, posture, breathing techniques, concentration and complete relaxation.