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Calming Your Anxious Mind | Flute Circle | The Art of Seeing | Share the Journey
Caregiver’s Reflexology | Cancer Survival 101 | Pink Ribbon Book Club
Calming Your Anxious
Mind
Meditations
led by Debra Disney
Thursday, June 19 11:00 am to Noon |
On June 19 we will be using
the book Calming Your Anxious Mind,
by Jeffrey Brantley, MD. We will combine
readings and guided meditations to learn
how mindfulness and compassion can
free you from anxiety, fear and panic.
You do not need to purchase the book to
participate. | |
Flute Circle with Pam
Greenslate
Friday, June 6 6 to 7:30 pm |
The Cancer Center for Healthy Living will now host a
Native American Flute Circle. According to Pam
Greenslate, the facilitator, “The NAF provides a
peaceful, tranquil sound for use in relaxation,
meditation, and healing.” A flute circle provides a
way in which people can connect to help one another
musically, spiritually, and educationally. The general public and people healing from cancer are encouraged
to participate in this therapeutic and free program.
All skill levels, from beginner to advanced, are
welcome. Beginner flutes will be available for purchase
at a reduced price if you call by May 9. Starting
June 6, the group will meet on the first Friday of each
month at the Cancer Center for Healthy Living. Call 693-8139 to register.
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The Art of Seeing
with Peg Toliver
Wednesday, June 18 6 to 8 pm |
Bring your camera, sketchbook or
journal for this meditative nature
experience which will help you to see
your surroundings with new eyes. Artist
and yoga instructor, Peg Toliver, will
offer mindfulness exercises, focusing
tools and writing prompts, to help
participants tune into the lush visual
surroundings on Stella's Path at Nature
Center. Bring pencil and paper.
No previous art or writing
experience required.
Register at Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N Forest Park Drive, Peoria
Heights, IL 61616 309-686-3360 | |
Share the Journey Retreat
Saturday, June 21 9 am to 3 pm |
Join us for a retreat in the beautiful setting of the
Parkside Pavilion at Wildlife Prairie State Park. All
cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers are
welcome to come together for a day to relax and
connect with your inner self, each other, and nature.
There is a $25 fee/person which includes lunch, a
retreat gift, and entrance to enjoy the park trails after
the retreat ends. Please call 693-8139 to register.
Space is limited, so register early.
Directions to the Parkside Pavilion
Coming from I-74 the Parkside Pavilion will be just beyond main entrance on right hand side. There will be a plot of land with a brick house, just behind the brick house will be the pavilion and parking area. There will be an open gate to the entrance of the parking lot and a small sign near the lot entrance announcing Share the Journey Retreat
Coming from I- 474 Farmington Exit, turn onto Taylor Rd., continue down Taylor Rd. for 2-3 minutes. On the left hand side there will be an open gate to the entrance of the parking lot followed by the Pavilion. There will be a smaller sign near parking lot entrance announcing Share the Journey Retreat
Just as a landmark, you should see a brick house on property.
If have gone beyond the park main entrance on right hand side, you have gone too far. Please turn around. | |
Caregiver’s Reflexology
Workshop
Wednesday, July 9 5:30 pm
Previously June 25 |
Several small studies have found that reflexology is
beneficial for cancer patients. A Michigan University
study found that breast cancer patients experienced a
decrease in depression and anxiety, and an increase
in quality of life. Researchers at the School of
Nursing, East Carolina University found that foot
reflexology alleviated anxiety and pain for patients
with breast and lung cancer. Ten minute reflexology
treatments can provide relief from pain, nausea and
anxiety according to a report from the School of
Nursing at the University of Canberra, Australia. The
basis of reflexology is that the hands and feet contain
a map of all the parts of the body and stimulating
these reflex points decreases stress, improves circulation
and reduces pain. | |  | | |
Join Becky Cobb for a
hands-on workshop that will demonstrate how you
can do reflexology for yourself or other family members.
This workshop is for cancer patients and their
caregivers, and it is limited to 10. Please bring a
blanket and a pillow and dress comfortably. Call 693-
8139 to register. Space is limited. |
Cancer Survival 101
The second
Thursday of each month
Thursday, June 12
11:30 am to 1:00 pm |
People who are newly diagnosed often feel lost and
have the same questions, such as: | | |
- What resources are there to help me
pay for this?
- Will my doctor be offended if I ask for a
second opinion?
- How do I cope with this emotionally?
- What should I tell my kids?
- How do I find out about clinical trials?
- What nutrition guidelines should I follow?
- Where can I turn for help?
| |  | | | CCHL now offers a Cancer Survival 101 program to
help answer these questions and more. This is a once
a month, 90 minute program for people who are
newly diagnosed and those who care for them. The
presentation is held at Illinois CancerCare located on
Route 91. This program is free of charge and will
include a lunch. Registration is limited to the first
30 people for EACH session. To reserve your spot
call 693-8139. |
Pink Ribbon Book Club
Wednesdays 5:15 pm |
In the months May through December, the
book discussion will focus on Anatomy of the
Spirit, The Seven Stages of Power and Healing,
by Caroline Myss, PhD. If you miss any of the
sessions, you are still welcome to participate at
any time. You will get the most out of each
discussion if you have at least read PART I of
the book.
Discussions are from 5:15 to 6:15. Books
are available in the office for a discounted
rate while supplies last. Please call 693-8139
to register. Books only available for book club
members or those wanting to join.
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is as follows:
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May 7 | - All of Part I and Chapter 1 of Part II |
| June 4 | - Part II, Chapter 2 The Power of
Relationships |
| July 2 | - Part II, Chapter 3 Personal Power |
| August 6 | - Part II, Chapter 4 Emotional Power |
| September 3 | - Part II, Chapter 5 The Power of Will |
| October 8 | - Part II, Chapter 6 The Power of
the Mind |
| November 5 | - Part II, Chapter 7 Our
Spiritual Connector |
| December 3 | - Afterword |
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Calming Your Anxious Mind | Flute Circle | The Art of Seeing | Share the Journey
Caregiver’s Reflexology | Cancer Survival 101 | Pink Ribbon Book Club
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