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Our programs are offered in person and online
  • Yin & Restorative Yoga for Wellness

    Recurring

    This yoga class offers a gentle and nurturing sanctuary. Rooted in the principles of Yin and Restorative Yoga, the class is designed to foster deep relaxation, inner healing and renewal. Through gentle postures, breathwork and mediation, participants are invited to embark on a journey of self-care, compassion and restoration.

  • Tai Chi

    Recurring

    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.

  • Tuesday Morning Bereavement Group

    Recurring

    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.

  • Chair Yoga

    Recurring

    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.

  • Acupuncture (in-person only)

    Recurring

    Acupuncturist, Dr. Tierra Hardin, with Nobel Integrative Health, will be offering auriculotherapy acupuncture on the first Tuesday of every month from 12:30-2:00 PM. Auriculotherapy (ear) acupuncture focuses on anxiety, pain, and stress. A wavier must be signed at the start of class. 

  • Tuesday Evening Bereavement Support Group

    Recurring

    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.

  • Breast Cancer Support Group

    Recurring

    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.

  • Gentle Yoga

    Recurring

    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

    Recurring

    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

    Recurring

    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

    Recurring

    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.

  • Lung Cancer Group

    Recurring

    This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals who have been diagnosed with lung cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience

  • Functional Movement

    Recurring

    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.

  • Hypnosis for Symptom Reduction

    Recurring

    Hypnosis 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.

  • Caregivers Group

    Recurring

    Caregivers – Thursday Afternoons
    12:00 am to 1:00 pm

    Stephanie 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.

  • Pilates

    Recurring

    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

    Recurring

    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.

  • Expressive Writing as Self-Care

    Recurring

    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!

    Join 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.

    Virtual only

  • Blood Cancer Support Group

    Recurring

    This 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.

  • Prostate Cancers Group

    Recurring

    This professionally facilitated support group is for men who have been diagnosed with any type of cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.

  • Strength & Balance

    Recurring

    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

    Recurring

    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.

  • The 20th Annual Celebration of Hope Gala

    10100 Laureate Way 10100 Laureate Way, Bethesda, MD, United States

    We are thrilled to invite you to our home in Bethesda, Maryland, for an evening of breezy elegance, generosity, and treasured memories – all for a wonderful cause. Step into a tropical night with vibrant colors and island-inspired details designed to transport you. Enjoy music, themed cocktails, and an unforgettable atmosphere as you hear from inspiring guest speakers, watch compelling mission videos, and have the chance to support our work through paddle raising and bidding on exceptional auction prizes.

  • Gentle Yoga

    Recurring

    Gentle Yoga Mondays, 10 a.m. – 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. To schedule for the next upcoming yoga class, go to:  http://bit.ly/LogInMindBody If you’re new to Hope Connections, or need…

  • Gentle Yoga

    Recurring

    Gentle Yoga Mondays, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.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. To schedule for the next upcoming yoga class, go to:  http://bit.ly/LogInMindBody If you’re new to Hope Connections, or need…

  • All Cancers Support Group

    Recurring

    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.

  • Yin & Restorative Yoga for Wellness

    Recurring

    This yoga class offers a gentle and nurturing sanctuary. Rooted in the principles of Yin and Restorative Yoga, the class is designed to foster deep relaxation, inner healing and renewal. Through gentle postures, breathwork and mediation, participants are invited to embark on a journey of self-care, compassion and restoration.

  • Tai Chi

    Recurring

    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.

  • Tuesday Morning Bereavement Group

    Recurring

    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.

  • Chair Yoga

    Recurring

    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.

  • Sound Baths

    Recurring

    Sound baths is a calming, non-invasive practice that uses the soothing tones of crystal quartz alchemy bowls to support deep relaxation and emotional comfort.  These bowls are made from pure quartz crystal and infused with minerals and gemstones, creating rich vibrations that are felt throughout the body.

  • Tuesday Evening Bereavement Support Group

    Recurring

    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

    Recurring

    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

    Recurring

    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

    Recurring

    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

    Recurring

    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.

  • Expressive Art

    Recurring

    Facilitator Judy Goldstein provides new opportunities every month for participants to express themselves through art. No art experience is necessary.

  • Core & More

    Recurring

    This class focuses on building core strength, improving balance and flexibility, and supporting overall well-being.

    Exercises can be adapted to meet different energy levels and abilities.

  • Functional Movement

    Recurring

    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.

  • Caregivers Group

    Recurring

    Caregivers – Thursday Afternoons
    12:00 am to 1:00 pm

    Stephanie 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.

  • Pilates

    Recurring

    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

    Recurring

    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.

  • Young Adults with Cancer Support Group

    Recurring

    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

    Recurring

    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.

  • Guided Mindful Meditation

    Recurring

    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.

  • Gentle Yoga

    Recurring

    Gentle Yoga Mondays, 10 a.m. – 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. To schedule for the next upcoming yoga class, go to:  http://bit.ly/LogInMindBody If you’re new to Hope Connections, or need…

  • Gentle Yoga

    Recurring

    Gentle Yoga Mondays, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.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. To schedule for the next upcoming yoga class, go to:  http://bit.ly/LogInMindBody If you’re new to Hope Connections, or need…

  • All Cancers Support Group

    Recurring

    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.

  • Yin & Restorative Yoga for Wellness

    Recurring

    This yoga class offers a gentle and nurturing sanctuary. Rooted in the principles of Yin and Restorative Yoga, the class is designed to foster deep relaxation, inner healing and renewal. Through gentle postures, breathwork and mediation, participants are invited to embark on a journey of self-care, compassion and restoration.

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