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 October 24, 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.
Gynecological Cancer Support Group, Monday October 24, offered from 11 – 12 p.m. For all women facing gynecological cancers such as Ovarian, Cervical and Uterine. It allows patients and survivors an opportunity to meet in an informal setting to provide support and share experiences with one another.
Wellness Support Group, Tuesday October 25, offered from 10 – 11 a.m. or 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. This support group meets to share feelings, receive support and learn ways to cope with the experience of having cancer.
Breast Cancer Support Group, Tuesday October 25, offered 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.
Ostomy Networking Group – Medications with an Ostomy, Tuesday October 25, offered from 10 – 11:30 a.m. For more information call Clinical Team Leader Sharese Donaldson, CWON at 219-703-1815.
Healing Hearts Support Group, Wednesday October 26, 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.
Yoga, Wednesday October 26, offered from 5:30 – 6:30 p.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.
Hope Network Support Group, Wednesday October 26, offered from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary Medical Valparaiso Health Center. For cancer patients and caregivers come for educational sessions and support to share thoughts, feelings and ideas.
Chi Gong, Thursday October 27, 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.
Knit One . . . Nurture Too, Thursday October 27, offered from 1 – 2:30 p.m. Join our fun-filled class for knitting and crocheting blankets, hats, scarves, etc. All skill levels are welcome. Supplies are provided or you may bring your own.
Chair Yoga, Thursday October 27, 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.
Tai Chi, Friday October 28, 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.