Events
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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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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
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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.
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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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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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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.