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NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine has annoucned its free virtual class schedule for September.
Fall workshops include a variety of topics. Some of them are:
Living with Cancer in the Pandemic: Finding your new normal – SomaSoul Somatic Movement Therapy Workshop. 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. SomaSoul therapy is a body-focused healing modality that allows people to be present, reconnect with their body using guided meditation, mindful drawing, journaling, and gentle somatic yoga and dance.
Fall Ayurveda Wellness Series – This is an approach to self-care drawn from traditions of East and West with a different topic each session. The 10-11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18 session will focus on Better Breathing.
From the Kitchen – Let’s Cook Healthy! 10-11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25. Karen Vasil-Bush will share recipes to “Spice Up Your Life” that are geared towards healthy digestion and overall wellness. Recipes will be provided.
Virtual Cancer Caregiver Support Group, 6-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14. A monthly opportunity for family and friends to participate in a positive and caring environment and share, educate, and support each other on the “cancer caregiver journey”. This session will be led by Kendra Campbell, an experienced support group facilitator. Participation may be by phone or by Zoom.
Weekly ongoing virtual classes include Monday Morning Meditation, Self-Reiki, Virtual Yoga & Meditation, Virtual Yoga Warriors, Virtual Chair Yoga.
Anyone impacted by cancer, whether newly diagnosed or out of treatment for a period of time, is eligible for services that the center offers. Comfort items such as port/seatbelt protectors, wigs, afghans, hats and pillows are available.
Caring Coupons for sessions of reiki, massage, reflexology, therapeutic yoga and others are available from a list of approved wellness providers. Survivors receive four coupons, their caregiver receives two coupons. The Wellness Providers have all been vetted by the CRCofWM and are reimbursed by the center for their services.
For those facing the financial impact of this pandemic while going through cancer treatment, assistance is available through a grant from the Maine Cancer Foundation. Families may be eligible for gas cards so they may get to their medical appointments and cancer treatments, and gift cards to help with groceries are available.
New client orientation is available by phone or virtually, where new clients can meet with Executive Director Diane Madden to learn about the many free programs offered to individuals living with cancer, their caregivers and their families.
For more information on any of their services call 207-890-0329 or email dmadden@crcofwm.org. To see a full schedule, and get more information on the sessions, visit www.crcofwm.org.
