Upcoming Events and Classes
Fridley Cancer Center
Support Groups and Classes
Did you know that the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute, Unity Hospital offers a free class on health care directives every month? A health care directive relays care wishes when you are unable to do so yourself. It outlines your goals, values, fears, hopes and dreams as they relate to your life and health care decisions. The interactive class answers many questions including why you would want one and when you should complete one. The class is held the 4th Monday each month from 3-4 pm.
To register or ask questions, please call 763-236-5607
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Support Groups – Coon Rapids
Did you know that every cancer patient at the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute Resource Center – Mercy Hospital has access to a free wig if needed? Wigs and head coverings are available in our Wig Room which is open during clinic hours, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary, but please check with our Resource Desk for a complimentary wig fitting.
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Journey to Wellness: Family Matters
How does family history impact cancer risk?
A family history of cancer can influence cancer risks and recommendations for cancer prevention and detection. How does family history impact your cancer risk? Under what circumstances are genetic tests useful?
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Location:
United Hospital
Room 3816
333 N. Smith Avenue
St Paul, MN 55102
Facilitator: Anna Leininger, MS, Certified Genetic Counselor
Time: 1:00-3:00 PM
Registration is required. To register, please call: Lisa Thelemann at 651-241-6472 or Ali Cain at 651-241-6408
Journey to Wellness Through the Arts
This series of classes is intended for people whose lives have been affected by cancer. The arts provide a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our lives, explore the experience that comes with the journey and envision the future.
Date: Thursdays, Feb. 2, 2012 to March 22, 2012
Time: 3:00-4:30 PM
Location: Piper Building, 6th Floor Classroom, Abbott Northwestern Hospital
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Look Good…Feel Better: MN Oncology Clinics
For women in cancer treatment. And in charge of their lives.
Look Good…Feel Better is a free service sponsored by The American Cancer Society, which teaches you, as a cancer patient, beauty techniques to help enhance your appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. This program is designed to help women recovering from cancer deal with the unpleasant side effects of cancer treatment such as dry skin, hair loss, etc…
To Register call 1-800-227-2345
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Scrapbooking for Meaning
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Check in at 8:45 AM)
Location: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Apple Valley
12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Facilitator: Chara Anderson, RN, CNP
Speaker: Kelly Grosklags, Cancer Survivor
This class is a free event for patients with a cancer diagnosis, who are in treatment or have completed treatment. Lunch is provided.
We invite you to spend a day where you can begin to document, preserve and share your cancer journey. Come create a lasting memory for yourself and your loved ones. Even if you have never scrapbooked before, we encourage you to attend. You will receive an album and free supplies to get you started.
Register at: www.scrapformeaning.com (Class is limited to 25 participants)
* This event continues to be made possible only through donations. If you would like to support this free class for cancer patients, checks can be made out to Chara Anderson and sent to: Minnesota Oncology, Attn: Chara Anderson, 910 E 26th Street, Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55404.
Freedom from Smoking
A series of 8 classes is offered 3 times a year to help individuals become smoke-free
Location: Abbott Northwestern Hospital
For dates and more information please call 612-863-1648
Well Within 2012 Winter/Spring Classes
1811 Weir Drive, Suite 230
Woodbury, MN 55125
Phone: (651) 451-3113
www.wellwithin.org
Email: Info@wellwithin.org
Holistic Health Care for Cancer Survivorship
Winter Session:
Retreat, Saturday, Feb. 18 from 1:00-5:00 PM
Eight Follow-up Sessions; Tuesdays, Feb. 21 - Apr. 10, 6:00-8:00 PM
Spring Session:
Retreat: Saturday, Mar. 31 from 1:00-5:00 PM
Eight follow-up sessions, Thursdays, Apr. 5 to May 24, 2:00-4:00
Cost: $370 – Financial aid for this program may be available to qualified survivors through the Cancer Survivor Wellness Fund managed by the Fairview Foundation. Visit our program director to determine your eligibility.
Registration:
Call for an intake interview – register by Friday, Feb. 10th for winter session and by Friday, March 23 for the spring session.
Using the “Whole Body Workbook for Cancer” and the COL group coaching process, our team of holistic healty professionals are prepared to guide you through the essential components of the cancer surivorship journey.
Facilitators: Cami Smalley and guest experts
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Never Give Up
Date: Last Wednesday of the month January thru May
Time: 630-8:00 PM
Cost: $15.00/session
Registration: Call or email by the Monday prior to the class
Facilitator: J. Alex Acker, M.A.
Trauma happens to all of us – there are no exceptions. Never Give Up focuses on the connection between trauma, chronic stress, loss and illness. Learn new tools that provide direction and inspiration to adust to your “new normal.”
January:
Break the Connection Between Trauma and Loss Without Becoming Ill
February: Spirituality and Healing
March: Your “New Normal”
April: Meant to be – Do things really happen for a reason?
May: Angels to the Rescue
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Advances in Pain Treatment
Date: Thursday, February 23rd
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Cost: $15
Registration: Call or email by Monday, February 20th
Facilitator: Jan Hanson, M.S., Physical Therapist
Do you want to consider integrating non-surgical, non-medication options to treat your pain problems? Come and learn self-care strategies and physical therapy treatments that can help you manage pain.
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Introduction to Mindfullness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Date: Monday, February 27
Time: 1:30-3:00 PM
Cost: $15
Registration: Call or Email by Wednesday, Feb. 22
Facilitator: Judith Lies, LMFT, MBSR Instructor
This introductory class describes mindfullness, the difference between pain and suffering and suffering, and the structure of an introductory MBSR course. Two to three types of mindfullness will be practiced. Time will be reserved for questions.
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Spiritual Well-being in a Stressful World
Date: Thursdays, April 12, 19 and 26
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Cost: $45
Registration: Call or Email by Monday, April 9th
Facilitator: Cathy Nordheim, M.A., Certified Spiritual Director
We all know as active and overwhelmed people, that we are carrying more than our share of stress every day. Join us for this 3-part series of support and learning as we seek to live healthier in busy and frazzled times.
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Renewing Life Within – Renewing Life Together
Date: Mondays from March 19-May 14
Time: 1:00-3:30 PM
Cost: $35 for workbook payable at first session
Registration: Call or Email by Wednesday, March 14
Facilitators: J. Alex Acker, M.A. and Mary O’Keefe, M.A.
Certified Renewing Life Instructors
This 9-week program provides a unique educational and transformational approach to healing. It encourages patients and healthcare professionals to view illness as an opportunity for spiritual and emotional growth. Learn to communicate more effectively with yourself and significant others, become active in your healing process, increase your role in supporting your medical treatment, and delelop a wellness lifestyle that includes purpose for life and a deep satisfaction in living, with sense of joy.