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.
Mind/Body Boxing
Eric Govan (Professional boxer, Master Trainer, Founder at Mind/Body Boxing), will teach you to heighten your mental, physical and spiritual strength through boxing fitness, yoga and meditation.
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.