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NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, located in the Stephens Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic building at 199 Main St., offers a variety of free programs to people impacted by cancer.
Check www.crcofwm.org for more information, find them on Facebook or call Sherri at 890-7063. In case of inclement weather, activities sponsored by the center are canceled when SAD 17 cancels school.
Drop-in hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. Volunteers are available to provide comfort items such as port protectors, wigs, hats, pillows or find resources. Pick up brochures or use our lending library. The center is also a place to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, chat with a volunteer or take time for yourself by participating in activities offered.
Banding Together To Restore from 11 a.m. to noon Mondays, Dec. 5, 12 and 19 at Richard Bader Physical Therapy, 176 Main St., led by Lori Britting, is focused on regaining motion and strength through guided instruction using stretching and colored Therabands. Each participant will be encouraged to work within their abilities that will safely gain their desired goals. Getting back your energy and the ability to move easier and carry out your daily tasks and enjoying life are part of this program.
Women’s Cancer Support Group from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6. Bring a bag lunch or snack. Call Patti-Ann at 744-6173 for more information.
Men’s Cancer Support Group from 4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 13 and 27. Vance Jordan will lead this encouragement and support group. Men who have recently been recently diagnosed with cancer, in treatment or are survivors are invited to attend as well as men who are or have been caregivers. Please call Vance at 583-2975 or Sherri at 890-7063 for more information.
Stampin’ Up from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6. Kathy provides materials and instruction to make a variety of cards. It is fun and easy to do.
Christmas Crafts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7. Sherri and others will lead craft activities. Materials will be provided. Bring a lunch and spend the day with us.
Community Cancer Cut and Sew from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. 7, and from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Sew Orchid Design, 316 Main St. Participants cut out material for bonnets and other comfort items needed by the center. Sewing kits are assembled for people to take home or sew them while you are there.
Guided Meditation Gathering from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14. Guided meditation promotes relaxation, which will lower your stress. Using your imagination, along with your five senses you may find yourself in a tranquil state that is rejuvenating. There are no known risks associated with guided meditation, so why not give it a try! Susan Kane will lead the meditation.
Reiki 1 from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20. Reiki is a gentle, hands-on technique intended to relieve stress and discomfort and to complement the medical treatments prescribed by your physician. Charlotte LaBelle will be our instructor. Individual sessions may be scheduled with Charlotte between 2:30 and 5 p.m. Call Sherri at 890-7063 to schedule your session.
Crafting with Barbara from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Sew Orchid Design, 316 Main St. Barbara Daigle is teaching a series of non-sewing or beginner sewing crafts for participants to complete.
Knitting and Crocheting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays.
Coloring for Adults from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursdays. Coloring books and various markers are available.
Yoga for Wellness from 8 to 9 a.m. Fridays. Either Kat Larsen or Sherri will teach the class at the center. It will include breathing, movement and relaxing meditation while seated or standing. Check the website for more information.
Cards and Games frp, 1 to 2 p.m. Fridays. Various games are available or participants may bring one of their own to get a game started.
Chair Yoga from 2 to 3 p.m. Fridays. Sherri leads the class in chair yoga. No mats are necessary; chairs are provided.
Walk and Talk with David. Looking for someone to walk around Norway or South Paris with? David will share his favorite walking routes; call him at 739-7027 to schedule a time.
