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July 2010
 

July  |  August

1:00-3:00pm: Jul 12
5:30-7:30pm: Jul 26

Social Activities

The Red Hat Society is a social organization where there is FUN AFTER FIFTY (and before) for women of all walks of life. The Red Hat Society has a chapter at the CCC called the "Ruby Hattitudes". This group meets one Wednesday per month to socialize and plan events.

Every Friday
12noon-2pm

Come join us for food, conversation and fun! Games played may vary, and can include - but are not limited to - Bridge, Mexican Train, Cribbage, Hearts, Spades, Scrabble, Checkers, Chess, and more! We will be serving finger sandwiches and light snacks. Registration is required so we can plan the food. Every Friday.  Please call to register or click here.

Wellness
(sponsored in part by LL Bean)

Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music and dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, and effective workout system.  Zumba combines high energy and motivating music, unique moves that allow participants to dance and have fun while getting fit.  Zumba is based on the principle that a workout should be "fun" and "easy to do," motivating participants to stick to the Zumba System program and achieve long-term health benefits.  Zumba is a feel-happy workout, great for the mind, body and soul!  There will be no class on July 15th or August 5th.

Come discover the benefits of a Reiki healing session. A Reiki treatment before or after radiation or chemotherapy may reduce side effects such as pain, fatigue and nausea. Reiki reduces stress, promotes relaxation and brings balance to mind, body and spirit. Michael works with cancer patients at Maine Medical Center in Portland and Scarborough. To sign up for a 15 minute session,  please call to register, 774-2200.

Stott Pilates emphasizes the core principles of breath, alignment, form and “moving from your center”. You can expect an increase in flexibility, mobility, balance, and body awareness, as well as a decrease in back pain or other general pains.

The word Anusara means “flowing with grace”. It is based upon a foundation composed of the three A’s of Anusara Yoga: a heart centered Attitude, a muscular, skeletal and internal Alignment, and the Action used in each pose to create an expression and a celebration of spirit. Michael often shares his music by accompanying the final poses of the lesson with a live classical guitar serenade. You can learn more about Michael’s yoga at his website: www.AtHomeYoga.us

11am-12noon
Every Tuesday & Thursday

Undergoing cancer treatment or being a caregiver can be exhausting. Please join 3x cancer survivor, Hannah Friedman for a "fatigue-busting" workout for all levels. This class combines light aerobic exercise, strength training, balance and relaxation. Functional Fitness enhances the ability to carry out every day tasks with more energy. Come rejuvenate your mind and body!

1:30-2:30pm
Every Monday

Join EBT (Evidence Based Tai Chi) Certified instructor Jason Ames for this program which will explore the many principals of QiGong practice, including body/mind awareness, energy cultivation, and balance. Both beginners and advanced students are welcome in this program that combines powerful Qigong exercises with an evidence based, simplified, yet very resonant seven movement Tai Chi form.  There will be no Wednesday classes until September.

Creative Expression

10:30-12:30pm
Jul 14

Every Thursday
1-3pm

The effectiveness of support groups in benefiting cancer patients has been studied and documented since the 1970s.
Support groups can have a positive effect on mood and pain, leading to better coping and reduced depression and
anxiety and generally improving quality of life.

6-7:30pm

For women seeking support for breast cancer and women diagnosed with ovarian and other gynecological cancers. This group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. For women only.

Dancing on the Edge is a group for people living with a recurrent, metastatic or terminal cancer diagnosis. Having cancer can be like dancing with a partner you didn’t choose. We are all focused on "dancing" as long and as well as we can. This group comes together to explore how we can find a place of acceptance, peace and love that does not depend on a cure.  Meets monthly on the second Thursday.

5:30-7pm

For adult patients and family members coping with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s Disease, or multiple Myeloma. Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

5:30-7pm

For patients, family, and caregivers coping with Multiple Myeloma and its concomitant bone destruction.  This group is led by a health care professional and will present expert guest speakers each month.  The group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month.

6-7:30pm

For patients and family members coping with lung cancer. This group is co-facilitated by Christine Robbins, Thoracic Oncology Center nurse at Maine Medical Center, and provides support, information, and networking. This group meets the 4th Thursday of each month.

6-7:30pm

This 8-week group is available to those newly bereaved, or who have not participated in a grief group before.  The group welcomes new participants for the first three sessions, and then is closed to newcomers to ensure that group members will have a clear beginning and end to the group process of connecting with others who are also grieving.  A new group will begin on September 9th and runs through October 28th.. 

6-7:30pm

This group is specially designed to provide ongoing emotional and social support to those who have been through a short-term grief group, and would like to continue in a group. Meets the first and third Wednesday of each month. There will be a dessert potluck with the newly ended Bereavement Group on Jan 6th. 

6-7:30pm

This is a networking and support group for adults who have or have had any type of cancer. Friends and family are welcome and encouraged to come! This group allows participants to explore experiences common to all types of cancer, such as: managing physical and emotional side effects, work challenges and talking to family and friends. The group may break into 2 sessions for part of the time: one for patients, and one for friends and family.

6:30-8:30pm

This group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Partners are welcome and encouraged to join. July 13: Open Meeting.  Come and bring a friend!

4:30-6pm