Programmes

Do It With Ease:	Mondays at 10:00 - 11:00am. An exercise programme led by Treena Terry, and designed for women with breast cancer to help regain and maintain range of motion, reduce risk of lymphedema, prevent frozen shoulder and decrease depression.

Look Good Feel Better:	3rd Tuesday of the month 2:00 - 4:00p.m. 3rd Tuesday of the month 2:00 - 4:00p.m. Look Good Feel Better believes that an improved self-image can help lift women's spirits and nurture hope, helping them face their illness with greater confidence. The benefits of the program go well beyond beauty. Women learn how to camouflage the effects of treatment using makeup, wigs, turbans and hats. See "Look Good, Feel Better" web site at www.lookgoodfeelbetter.ca Pre-registration is required by calling 905-579-4833, or e-mail meredith@hearthplace.org
Reiki	Alternate Tuesdays at 12:30 - 3:30p.m. with Leslie Alternate Wednesdays at 2:00 and 3:00 with Cesca Each Thursday at 1:00 - 2:30p.m. with Kathryn Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) is Japanese kanji for universal life-force energy. Reiki is a Japanese holistic, light-touch, energy-based modality. Working as a support mechanism to the body, Reiki re-establishes a normal energy flow of ki (life force energy) throughout the system, which in turn may enhance and accelerate the body's innate healing ability. Please check the current calendar for Reiki dates and call for an appointment
Tai Chi:	Every Wednesday 7:00 - 9:00p.m. A series of exercises and guided meditation aimed at relieving stress in the mind and body while strengthening the body's vital organs and energetic functions
Healing Touch	Third Tuesday of the Month between 10:30a.m. to 3:00p.m .Promote a sense of wellness and relaxation by working with the body's flow of energy. Now available by appointment Call 905-579-4833 to arrange a 1 hour appointment.
Yoga:	Experience all the benefits of Yoga in a programme designed for bodies under stress. Wednesday mornings 10:30 - 11:45am.
Walking Club	Tuesday Mornings 9:00a.m. weather permitting. The Walk Club enjoys nature and invigorating exercise Call for more information and to register. Attempts are made to walk new routes and trails weekly. Starting point locations will be posted on Mondays.
Hearth Place Book Club	Last Tuesday of the Month at 7:p.m. In partnership with the Oshawa Library, McLaughlin Branch, 'Book In a Bag' Programme. Please call for more information or to register.

Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Support Group	Every Monday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Carole Keys and Twyla Brandreth facilitating
Alumni Breast Cancer Support Group	First and third Wednesday of each month, 7:00- 8:30p.m. This is a peer support group for women post treatment or past the first year after diagnosis and living with breast cancer.
Caregiver Support Group	Due to fluctuating schedules please call to establish availability of this support group. Marg Braithwaite will recommence Caregiver Support . Marg would welcome the opportunity to talk prior to the group if preferred. Please call and let us know if we can arrange that.
Colorectal Cancer Support Group	Availability will be based on registration. Mary Ellen Henderson and Jennifer Jones as facilitators. The goal of the support group is to provide peer support and provide educational material and resources to help you make informed decisions about your treatment.
Lung Cancer Support Group	Please call for one-on-one counseling which is available by appointment.
Kid's Connection	Thursdays 6:30p.m. to 8:00p.m. For kids who have a loved one with cancer. An 8 week support group. Facilitated by a Child Life specialist, the children will receive validation of their feelings through play, and learn coping skills.
Lymphoma And Blood Related Cancers Support Group	2^nd Thursday & 4^th Wednesday each month A professionally led group for patients with Lymphoma or blood related cancers such as Leukemia and Multiple Myeloma.
Lymphedema Support Group	3rd Thursday of each month from 7:00 to 9:00p.m. Monthly Drop-In Lymphedema support group.. Please let us know if you plan to attend.
Metastatic Cancer Support Group	A professionally led support group for patients dealing with a spread of their cancer to other organs.
Namaste Grief Support Group	Alternate Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30p.m.
One on One Peer Support	Available by appointment
Patient and Family Radiation Education	Not available at this time.
Colorectal Support Group	We are pleased to continue to offer this support group to Colorectal Cancer patients. If you are interested in attending, please contact Hearth Place and we will resume the group meetings.
Gynaecologic Cancer Support Group	Tuesdays 6:30 to 8:00pm This is a professionally facilitated drop-in support group for all types of Gynaecological cancers such as uterine, cervical and ovarian. It meets once per month.
US TOO! Prostate Cancer Support Group (Durham Region)	1st Wednesday of each month.7:00p.m . US TOO! Is a volunteer organization providing prostate cancer information and support to men and their families across Durham. Support group meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at the French Canadian Club, 707 Simcoe St. S in Oshawa. Meetings start at 7 p.m. and usually end before 9 p.m. Jack at 905-683-0363, or Graham at 905-438-9593 are more than willing to listen to concerns and provide information. US TOO is still looking for a new Chairperson. please contact Barbara Garland to learn more about the role and responsibilities. For more information about the meetings or if you wish to talk to someone about your own situation, please call Barbara Garland, (905)683-0363 or Barbara.garland018@sympatico.ca
The Healing Journey - Levels 1 & 2 as created by Dr.Alastair Cunningham. Call Hearth Place at 905-579-4833 0r e-mail meredith@hearthplace.org for information and to register	Thursdays 10:30 - 12:30a.m. Sue Valentine will guide participants to complete self-help work that may improve quality of life. This combined course of Coping with Cancer Stress and Skills for Healing is a pre-requisite to further levels of The Healing Journey. STEP 1: COPING WITH CANCER STRESS A 4 session introduction where you learn stress management techniques like deep relaxation, thought control, mental imaging and emotional awareness & expression. STEP 2: SKILLS FOR HEALING An 8 week course which goes into more depth with self help techniques including consulting an inner healer, meditation, journaling & spiritual aspects of healing. STEPS 3 & 4: STEPS TOWARD SPIRITUAL HEALING An 8 week course in basics of connecting spiritually. Each week consists of discussion around a topic, meditation & exercises to complete. This involves taking a step into deeper commitment to your healing journey. Some questions you will explore are: “What are some of the blocks to my spiritual growth?” “Who am I really?” “How can I find meaning in my life’s circumstances?” Step 4 has additional parts for those who want more. STEP 5: LIFE STORY With some guidance and support, you write a structured story of your life and share it with the group. The writing of the story is done with help, over time, with support of the group and is a profound experience. The telling of the story is the second powerful experience. Both the writing and the telling have been very rewarding for the participants who have done it. STEP 6: MEDITATION AND SPIRITUAL STUDY for Healing Journey Alumni This programme will teach meditation techniques and offers study of the work of Eckhart Tolle, based on "The Power of Now". STEP 7: “TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER” THERAPY GROUP In-depth psychotherapy in a small group for those who wish to make substantial psychological change to promote healing. Participation is usually 10 months of weekly sessions.
Meditation and Spiritual Study Group	Alternate Tuesdays, starting January 6th. 5:00 - 7:00p.m. For Healing Journey alumni. Meditation skills, reading and discussion of the book "Radical Forgiveness" by Colin Tipping
Memories Through Music	Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30p.m. This programme is for children who have attended our "Healing Kid's Hearts" groups. It is facilitated by Erin Clarke BMT MTA, and is designed to help children use music to explore feelings associated with grief.
Lesbian and Partners Cancer Support Group	Please telephone us to indicate your interest in attending this group, which will provide members of the lesbian community and their partners with an opportunity to share in a discussion about cancer and its challenges. You will be welcomed into a safe, non-judgmental and confidential setting to share stories and learn how to cope with isolation and other challenges you may face. This group will be led by trained peer facilitators.
Young Hearts	8 Sessions, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, Click here for further information
Art Therapy 8 week programme	Tuesdays, 7:p.m. - 8:30p.m. Susanne Watson-Bongard will work with participants to explore wellness, self understanding, care and healing. No artistic ability is required. There is still space available - call for more information or to register.
Music Therapy	Music Therapy is the skilful use of music and musical elements by an accredited music therapist to promote, maintain and restore mental, physical, emotional and emotional qualities. Please e-mail meredith@hearthplace.org or add your name to the waiting list if you would like to try music therapy. No musical experience required!

Special Events
Camp Quality Puppet Programme	check the online site at www.campquality.com

Please call Meredith at (905)579-4833 or meredith@hearthplace.org to pre-register. The size of some classes may be limited

or require minimum registration to run.

Community Corner

3rd Tuesday of the month 2:00 - 4:00p.m. Look Good Feel Better believes that an improved self-image can help lift women's spirits and nurture hope, helping them face their illness with greater confidence. The benefits of the program go well beyond beauty.