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NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine has announced its schedule of free virtual classes for November.
One of the featured classes is From The Kitchen — Let’s Cook Health!, which is 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, and this months’ is “The Genius of Grains.” Karen Vasil-Bush will share some of her favorite recipes.
Weekly ongoing virtual classes include Monday Morning Meditation, Self-Reiki, Virtual Yoga & Meditation, Virtual Yoga Warriors, Virtual Chair Yoga.
The center also has two fundraisers this month. The signature event, Turkey Trot 4 Hope will be held virtually. Participants may register at by clicking here and participate on their own, anywhere, anytime from Thursday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, Nov. 29.
The Hannaford supermarket in Oxford has chosen the center as the recipient of their reusable Community Bag program. The center will get a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag during November.
Beginning in November, the center will be open from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday mornings. A volunteer will be in the center to greet visitors and assist them with their needs.
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 free programs offered to individuals living with cancer, their caregivers and their families. First time registrants are asked to email dmadden@crcofwm.org or call 207-890-0329 to fill out a brief registration/waiver form. The center website also provides free prerecorded virtual classes, which may be tried out at any time, as well as a link to the center’s YouTube channel. There is also a link to participate in free virtual classes offered throughout Maine offered by the Association of Maine Cancer Support Centers.
For more information 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.
