Events
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Tai Chi
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that is practiced as a system of exercise, and that consists of a series of postures performed slowly and continuously with relaxed abdominal breathing. It is sometimes called moving meditation and it can be practiced without any special equipment. It’s sure to help with joint flexibility, balance and calming the mind.
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Tuesday Morning Bereavement 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.
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Chair Yoga
Chair yoga is a gentle yoga practice accessible to participants of any level of strength and flexibility. Using a chair to modify traditional yoga poses, the class is done while seated, or standing and using the chair for support. Every class includes stretches and movement geared to help increase strength, endurance and flexibility. Classes also focus on breathing and meditation, which can reduce anxiety, lower the blood pressure, and benefit your emotional wellbeing and overall health.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Expressive Art
Facilitator Judy Goldstein provides new opportunities every month for participants to express themselves through art. No art experience is necessary.
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Everyday Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatment
Learn practical, evidence-based nutrition strategies to support your health during and after cancer treatment.
This session will explore how everyday food choices can help manage treatment side effects, promote recovery, maintain strength and energy, and support long-term
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Functional Movement
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.
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Caregivers Group
Caregivers – Thursday Afternoons
12:00 am to 1:00 pmStephanie Stern, LCSW-C
This 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.
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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.
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The Healing Power of Creativity
Discover how creative expression can support emotional wellbeing, reduce stress, and foster resilience throughout the cancer journey.
This interactive session will explore simple expressive arts practices that can help participants process emotions, find meaning, and cultivate connection, hope, and healing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Savvy Saturday Shopping Spree
10100 Laureate Way 10100 Laureate Way, Bethesda, MD, United StatesWhat you will experience:
A curated collection of seasonal fashion gems.
Delicious refreshments to enjoy while you shop.
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Participant Get Together + Cookout
10100 Laureate Way 10100 Laureate Way, Bethesda, MD, United StatesJoin us for one of our favorite community gatherings of the year! Our Participant Get Together + Cookout is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with fellow participants, enjoy a delicious lunch, and spend time together outside of our regular programs.
Bring one guest to join you, and don't forget to visit our Hope Chest Boutique Savvy Saturday Shopping Spree, where you'll find stylish treasures while supporting Hope Connections' mission. We hope you'll join us for this fun afternoon!
Click here for event details and to RSVP.