State of the Evidence: The Connection Between Cancer and the Environment
Thursday, May 24 • 6:30–8:30 pm at Steeplechase Cancer Center, Somerville
In collaboration with the Somerset County Cancer Coalition and Somerset Medical Center.Calligraphy Workshop
Monday, June 4 • 1:30 – 2:30 pm/Workshop Leader: Lorraine Rubbone, CSC Participant
Have you ever admired the fancy script on greeting cards, invitations, etc? Calligraphy is a “learned skill.” You can begin to learn to create calligraphic letters by coming to this class, then practice at home. This session requires no experience; it is for beginners. We will work on the alphabet and your name.
Managing the Medicare Maze
Wednesday, June 6 • 7:00 – 8:00 pm at Steeplechase Cancer Center, Somerville / Guest Speaker: Kelly Finnegan, MSW, Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability
Medicare A, B, C, D…Is figuring out Medicare making you feel like you are swimming in alphabet soup?
This presentation will help you understand the basics of Medicare along with Social Security and disability guidelines, as well as how to find the best plan.
Top Tips on Maximizing Your Medical Insurance Benefits
Thursdays, June 7 and July 19 • 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Denise Sikora, President of DL Health Claim Solutions, a medical bill advocacy company that works for you to resolve your unpaid medical bills, will be offering 15 minute private appointments at no cost to you. Bring your medical bills and insurance papers, and Denise will give you suggestions on how to assure that you get the coverage that you are due. Please call Karen Larsen at 908-658-5400 ext. 4 to schedule your PRIVATE session. No walk-ins please.
Singing Bowl Sound Meditation
Mondays, June 18 and August 20 • 1:30–2:30 pm / Workshop Leader: Sandee Conroy
The sounds produced by singing bowls are beautiful, rhythmic and soothing. Using sound to evoke the “relaxation response” is one of the simplest, noninvasive ways to de-stress and promote harmony within the mind and body. Join us for what has been described as an “internal sound massage”!
Writing Circle
Tuesdays, June 19, July 17 and August 21 • 1:15 – 3:15 pm
This is an informal monthly group in which participants will share their original writings and learn from one another.
International Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer (Brown Bag Lunch & Learn)
Wednesday, June 20 • 11:30 am – 1:00 pm / Workshop Leader: Loretta Mikulski, President & Founder of the South Jersey Breast Cancer Coalition and 12-year metastatic breast cancer survivor
Loretta will be sharing the findings from the first International Consensus Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer (ABC1), which was held in Lisbon, Portugal, in November 2011. Learn what these outcomes could mean to you or a loved one living with metastatic disease.
Expressive Arts Workshop: Ivy Topiary
Friday, June 22 • 10:30 am – 12:30 at Center for Contemporary Art, directly across street from CSCCNJ / Workshop Leader: Buel Ecker, Artist
Topiary is a plant grown to a specific shape and maintained by clipping. Our topiary will be tabletop size and the shape is up to you to fashion….round, heart-shaped, geometric and fanciful. Whether you grow it outdoors in the summer bringing it indoors in the fall or maintain it indoors, the result will be a lovely plant you can decorate for the winter holidays or have as a reminder of the summer past. Gardeners and non-gardeners will be able to handle this project with ease. (Priority registration will be extended to participants who have not attended prior 2012 workshops at Center for Contemporary Art)
“Inspire a Healing Heart” Expressive Arts Workshop
Wednesday, June 27 • 11:30 am – 1:00 pm / Workshop Leader: Monique Ortiz-Arndt, M. Ed., mixed media artist and writer who is actively navigating life with cancer.
Using a variety of media, create an image of your cancer and then allow yourself to express your hopes and wishes through positive affirmations. Explore the bridge of science and creativity. No experience is needed. Limited space; registration required. |
Drumming Circle
Wednesday, July 11 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm / Workshop Leader: Mark Wood
Enjoy this hands-on opportunity to experience the ancient art of drumming. Known to promote relaxation and inner peace, a drumming circle is a great way to bring people together for social support and offers a number of proven health benefits. No musical experience is necessary.
“Gratitude Box” Expressive Arts and Writing Workshop
Wednesday, July 18 • 11:30 am – 1:00 / Workshop Leader: Monique Ortiz-Arndt, M. Ed., mixed media artist and writer who is actively navigating life with cancer.
Develop personal affirmations, write them onto decorative strips of paper and place them into our own gratitude box. Each participant will receive their own gratitude box to decorate and take home. No experience is needed. Limited space; registration required.
Frankly Speaking About Cancer Treatment (Light lunch will be served)
Tuesday, July 24 • Noon – 2:00 pm / Guest Speaker: James C. Salwitz, MD, Medical Oncologist, Central Jersey Oncology Group Learn strategies to manage treatment side effects like fatigue, hair loss, anemia, infection and pain. Discussion includes ways to manage emotional distress and optimize your quality of life during and
after treatment.
Care for the Caregiver: Coping Strategies
Wednesday, July 25 • 7:00 – 8:30 pm / Guest Speaker: Helen Hunter, ACSW, LSW, Geriatric Social Worker/Lay Pastoral Minister and Spiritual Director
Caregivers need care too – not a concept many caregivers are willing to embrace. Naturally, the focus is on your loved one. However, caregiving takes enormous energy, strength and courage. This workshop is designed to offer tools and information to help manage the common stressors involved in the role of caregiving. Come take time for yourself!
Cancer 101
Thursday, July 26 • 7:00 – 8:30 pm / Guest Speaker: Melanie Lanahan, PhD, Professor at Raritan Valley Community College
This workshop is for those who want to acquire more knowledge about the biology of cancer. Dr. Lanahan will discuss in easily understandable terms how cells communicate and the mechanisms that tell the cell to live, to divide and to die. She explains the events that interfere with normal cell growth cycles and how these events can lead to the development of cancer. She will also discuss novel cancer therapies.
Ask the Nurse About Multiple Myeloma
Wednesday, August 1 • 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Steeplechase Cancer Center, Somerville / Guest Speaker: Ann McNeill, RN, Hackensack Cancer Center
Learn about treatment options, side effect management and have your questions answered by a multiple myeloma specialist.
Boogeyman in the Closet
Thursday, August 9 • 7:00 – 8:30 pm / Guest Speaker: Barbara Hale, LCSW, Oncology Social Worker, The Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Join Barbara for an open discussion about reducing the fears of cancer recurrence, death and dying,
and how to live fully in the face of cancer. This workshop is part of an ongoing series.
Decompress Your Stress
Monday, August 13 • 7:00–8:30 pm / Guest Speaker: Tamsin Metzler, CSW, Personal Trainer and Energy Healer
Celebrate National Relaxation Day with a stress reduction class! Discover what might be triggering your feelings and learn tools to help combat the effects of stress. Become aware so when stress invades your life whether through illness, dealing with unexpected events, daily routines or difficult people, you may apply these tools to restore harmony.
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