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SUMMARY:Functional Movement
DESCRIPTION:Functional Fitness is all about exercises that helps you do the things you do every day—like lifting\, bending\, reaching\, and walking—with more ease and confidence. We’ll use things like bodyweight\, dumbbells\, and bands to help build strength\, balance\, and flexibility. Great for all fitness levels\, and perfect if you want to feel good and stay active.
URL:https://hopeconnectionsforcancer.org/event/functional-movement/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Mind & Body Classes
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SUMMARY:Hypnosis for Symptom Reduction
DESCRIPTION:Hypnosis for Symptom Reduction\n3rd Thursday of each month\, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Bethesda)\nHypnosis has been shown to decrease pain\, anxiety and stress as well as other symptoms related to cancer treatment. Certified hypnotherapist Don Pelles will teach self-hypnosis techniques that will assist in the management of these symptoms. \nTo schedule for the next upcoming Hypnosis for Symptom Reduction class\, go to:  http://bit.ly/LogInMindBody \nIf you’re new to Hope Connections or need help getting scheduled\, contact us at: info@hopeconnectionsforcancer.org
URL:https://hopeconnectionsforcancer.org/event/hypnosis-for-symptom-reduction-6/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Mind & Body Classes
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SUMMARY:Caregivers Group
DESCRIPTION:Caregivers – Thursday Afternoons\n12:00 am to 1:00 pm \nStephanie Stern\, LCSW-C \nThis professionally facilitated support group is for individuals who have a loved one diagnosed with cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
URL:https://hopeconnectionsforcancer.org/event/caregivers-group-2/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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SUMMARY:Pilates
DESCRIPTION:Pilates – Thursdays \nThursdays\, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.\, led by Johnnette Armstrong \nThis class is designed for cancer survivors. Healthy lifestyle and positive body image are part of the experience as participants are challenged to regain strength and mobility. \nTo schedule for the next upcoming Pilates class\, go to:  http://bit.ly/LogInMindBody \nIf you’re new to Hope Connections\, or need help getting scheduled\, contact us at: info@hopeconnectionsforcancer.org
URL:https://hopeconnectionsforcancer.org/event/pilates/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Mind & Body Classes
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SUMMARY:Advanced Cancer Group
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Cancer – Thursdays\, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. \nStephanie Stern\, LCSW-C \nThis professionally facilitated support group is for individuals diagnosed with metastatic cancer.  Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
URL:https://hopeconnectionsforcancer.org/event/advanced-cancer-group/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T150000
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SUMMARY:Expressive Writing as Self-Care
DESCRIPTION:A cancer diagnosis can bring up many complicated feelings and emotions. One tool to help navigate\, untangle\, and reprocess our experiences is expressive writing. Whether you write in the form of journaling\, personal essay/memoir\, or poetry\, having a creative outlet can be a helpful and healing experience!\n\nJoin poet and personal essayist and breast cancer survivor\, Pam Mathison-Levitt\, to learn more about how you can use writing as part of your self-care! All levels welcome.\n\nVirtual only
URL:https://hopeconnectionsforcancer.org/event/expressive-writing-as-self-care-3/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Mind & Body Classes
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SUMMARY:Blood Cancer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Blood Cancers* – 1st Thursday of the month\, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. \nStephanie Stern\, LCSW-C \nThis professionally facilitated support group is for individuals diagnosed with a blood cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience. Caregivers are welcome.
URL:https://hopeconnectionsforcancer.org/event/blood-cancer-support-group/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:MD
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SUMMARY:Prostate Cancers Group
DESCRIPTION:Prostate Cancers Group– 1st Thursday of the month\, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. \nChester McCoy \nThis professionally facilitated support group is for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.  Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience. \n 
URL:https://hopeconnectionsforcancer.org/event/prostate-cancer-group/2026-10-01/
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