Events
Breast Cancer Support Group
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
Tuesday Evening Bereavement Support Group
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals who have lost a loved one to cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays, 10 – 11 a.m., led by Amy Morrison, RYT-200
These classes combine stretching, breathing, and relaxation exercises to help improve muscle tone, aid in stress management, and promote a sense of well-being.
Hope Chest Boutique
Our Boutique features new and gently used women's clothing and accessories with 100% of our sales going to support the free and professionally led programs offered at Hope Connections. These special programs have been designed to help people with cancer and their loved ones deal with the emotional and physical impact of cancer.
Gentle Yoga
These classes combine stretching, breathing, and relaxation exercises to help improve muscle tone, aid in stress management, and promote a sense of well-being.
All Cancers Group
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals diagnosed with any type of cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
Simply Eating Well
Are you confused by all the advice and information out there about eating and cancer?
Is your health care team emphasizing the importance of what you eat? Join Smith Center’s Chef and Oncology Nurse, Laura Pole, in learning simple practical ways to choose and eat food that is both nourishing and delicious. Because eating well matters!
Offered in partnership with Cancer Support Community DC, MedStar Health, Hope Connections for Cancer Support and Cancer Choices
Bladder Cancer*
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals diagnosed with bladder cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience. *Caregivers are welcome.
Pilates
This 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.
Advanced Cancer Group
This 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.
Gastrointestinal Cancers Support Group*
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals diagnosed with a gastro-intestinal cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience. *Caregivers welcome.
Young Adults with Cancer Support Group
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals diagnosed with any type of cancer as a young adult. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
Strength & Balance
Carole Moskowitz will lead you in a unique exercise class designed to improve your strength, balance, and posture, as well as your sense of well-being! All levels of fitness are welcome. Chairs available. All levels of fitness are welcome. Chairs available.
Connecting With Nature
Larry Bricker will help us tune into our senses, using nature, to create relaxation and revitalization. We hope you will join us! Please note, in bad weather, we will bring nature inside.
Guided Mindful Meditation
May Benatar, PhD, LCSW-C leads this weekly group. Modern science has confirmed that a meditation practice actually changes the brain, strengthens immunity, reduces anxiety, and lowers blood pressure. Join May and learn the skill that once acquired will benefit you in mind, body and spirit.