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NORWAY — Although the office is closed, the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine is still able to fill any comfort items needed (arm and neck pillows, port protectors, rice bags, wrap quilts, hats, afghans, etc.), and offer food assistance, travel assistance or facilitate connecting to other local resources. Please do not hesitate to reach out if the organization can be of any assistance at 207-890-0329 or dmadden@crcofwm.org.
During this time while most family and friends are confined to their homes, it is now more important than ever that we all stay mentally well and try to be as physically active as possible, said Diane Madden, executive director.
“With the support and help of many wellness providers in western Maine, we are able to bring you a variety of free virtual wellness programs which can be easily accessed using your home computer or smart phone,” she said.
A list of virtual wellness classes and Workshops is available at www.crcofwm.org.There are also opportunities to use your Caring Coupons virtually,” she added.
Ongoing sessions include:
* Monday Morning Meditation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Start your week with a 20-minute guided meditation led by Karen Vasil-Busch. Upcoming meditation themes are “Raise your Voice,” April 28, using the power of our voice we create a healing matrix. Vocal humming reduces levels of stress-related hormones and increases the release of oxytocin, the “trust hormone.” No vocal experience necessary. “Breath,” a meditation focusing on breathing techniques that promote balance in your mind, body, spirit,” is the May 4 theme. It’s easy to practice and learn.
* Virtual Self-Reiki sessions will be held weekly on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.. Under the direction of Charlotee LaBelle, Reiki master, this weekly 20- to 30-minute session of Self-Reiki offers care, consideration and calming of bodies and minds.
* Virtual Yoga & Meditation sessions will be held each week Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Put on some comfy clothes, grab a pillow and a yoga mat (or make your own mat by putting a couple of blankets on the floor) and join Kathryn Gardner of Song Body Soul in South Paris as she leads you through 40 minutes of yoga (at your own pace) followed by 20 minutes of meditation
* Virtual Yoga Warriors will meet at a new time, Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. This is the fun, free, weekly yoga class taught at Posabilities in Norway. Participants will need to register each week for this free class, because a taped recording of the sessions will be sent in case you are not able to attend.
There are numerous other classes and opportunities provided free of charge by the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. For more information on these and other wellness programs as well as to keep up-to-date on new additions, visit the web site, www.crcofwm.org.
