CALENDAR

MARCH 2010

Wednesday, March 3

Bay St.George-Stephenville, NL: Support Group

The Bay St. George-Stephenville Breast Cancer Support Group will meet on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Anne's Hall, West Street, Stephenville. For more information, contact Joan Fromm at (709) 643-3425 or Joyce Strong at (902) 643-3021. 

Thursday, March 4

St. John's, NL: Lymphedema Information & Support

When: 7 pm (first Thursday of every month)
Where: Daffodil Place, 70 Ropewalk Lane, St. John's
Information: (709) 777-8713

What is lymphedema? Do you have or are you at risk for lymphedema? Have you had treatment for breast cancer? Come and share your experiences with others, learn ways to improve your quality of life and listen to guest speakers.

This group is open to anyone living with lymphedema, not just those whose condition is related to cancer treatment.

Tuesday, March 8

Grand Bank, NL: Support Group

The Grand Bank Living with Cancer Support Group will meet on Tuesday, March 8, 2010 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Municipal Centre, Main Street, Grand Bank. For more information, contact Doug Jackman at (709) 832-0246 or Violet Payne at (902) 832-1341 or Shirley Mavin at (709) 832-0076 or Shirley Rose, RN at (709) 832-2900. 

Wednesday, March 10

International: Teleconference

Register now for Living Beyond Breast Cancer's free teleconference Hot and Bothered: Managing Treatment-Related Menopausal Symptoms from 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm (1:00 pm to 2:15 pm Atlantic) on Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

Diane Thompson, MD, of The Queen’s Medical Center, will describe common menopausal symptoms related to breast cancer treatment and offer guidance for how to manage each of them. Some of the side effects that will be discussed are hot flashes, vaginal dryness, insomnia and mood swings. The teleconference will also explain how your healthcare team can help ease these side effects in order to maximize your quality of life. Register Now

Friday, March 12

Corner Brook, NL: Annual Retreat

Please note: today is registration deadline for the 11th Annual Breast Cancer Retreat - don't miss out!

Monday, March 15

Marystown, NL: Support Group

The Marystown Cancer Support Group will meet on Monday, March 15, 2010 from 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. at Creston South United Church, Marystown. For more information, please contact Linda Olford at (709) 894-4892 or Ray Baker at (709) 279-2356. 

 

Placentia, NL: Support Group

Gathering of Friends in Placentia will meet on Monday, March 15, 2010 at the PADA Building from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. For more information, please contact Theresa Collins at (709) 227-2432.

Tuesday, March 16

St. John's, NL: Look Good Feel Better

There will be a Look Good Feel Better Program at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre, 300 Prince Philip Drive, Staff Lounge, 3rd Floor, St. John's on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.  To register, call Tracie Mercer at (709) 777-6480.

Sunday, March 21

Corner Brook, NL: Support Group

The Corner Brook Emotional Support Group will meet on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Seniors Echo Club, West Street, Corner Brook. There will be a guest speaker this month. For more information, contact Ann McHugh at (709) 785-2176 or Agnes at (709) 634-4088.  New members are always welcome, as well as family members and friends.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Fogo Island, NL: Support Group

The Fogo Island Support Group will meet on Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Fogo Island Hospital. For more information, contact Shirley Penney at (709) 226-2221. 

Thursday, March 30

Burgeo, NL: Support Group

The Burgeo Cancer Support Group will meet on the Thursday, March 30, 2010 at the Calder Health Care Centre, Conference Room, Burgeo from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Brenda Strickland at (709) 886-2121. 

Twillingate & New World Island, NL: Support Group

The Twillingate & New World Island Breast Cancer Support Group will meet on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Lion's Den, Twillingate. For more information, contact Madeline Young at (709) 884-5994. 

APRIL 2010

Thursday, April 1

St. John's, NL: Lymphedema Information & Support

When: 7 pm (first Thursday of every month)
Where: Daffodil Place, 70 Ropewalk Lane, St. John's
Information: (709) 777-8713

What is lymphedema? Do you have or are you at risk for lymphedema? Have you had treatment for breast cancer? Come and share your experiences with others, learn ways to improve your quality of life and listen to guest speakers.

This group is open to anyone living with lymphedema, not just those whose condition is related to cancer treatment.

Thursday, April 8

St. John's, NL: Yoga Workshops

Please note that today is the registration deadline for the yoga workshops listed below.

Thursday - Sunday, April 29 - May 2, 2010

St. John's, NL: Yoga Workshops

Alive with Yoga's Judy Power has coordinated a weekend of Kripalu Yoga workshops led by senior instructor SUDHA - Carolyn Lundeen.

SUDHA is a holistic health nurse and yoga therapist with 25 years' experience in healing arts, including tenure at a Boston teaching hospital. A certified professional-level Kripalu Yoga teacher and international workshop leader, Sudha is a senior teacher at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Massachussets. Her energy, enthusiasm and compassion make her one of Kripalu's most popular teachers.  Sudha is featured in the DVD Kripalu Gentle Yoga which won 3 awards. She has led the Breast Cancer Retreat in Port aux Basques and Marystown and Yoga workshops in St. John's.

Registration deadline is April 8, 2010, so act now!

Register Visit the website for more information, including early registration discounts and what to bring to the workshops.
email: jyogapower@yahoo.ca
website: alivewithyoga.ca
Location St. John's: Pleasantville Building 309, Junior Ranks Mess. Back entrance from parking lot
Workshops Thursday, April 29, 7 - 9 pm
Yoga and Meditation:  Unwind and Integrate
$35.00  (all levels welcome)

A rejuvenating class to help integrate your day, set your "to do" list aside and connect to the powerful effects that come with mindful movement to help you unwind, breathing and meditation to create balance.

Friday, April 30, 7 - 9 pm
Guided Imagery: for Healing, Intuition, Creativity, & Wellness 
$35.00  (open to everyone)

Guided Imagery is a powerful tool in creating and experiencing the life you want to live. It’s a creative form of directed focusing that is simple and thateveryone can do. This session will offer information and experience. You will leave changed from the inside out.

Saturday, May 1, 10 am - 5 pm
Recharge Your Yoga Practice - Awaken the Body’s Wisdom
$95.00  (all levels welcome)

Struggles of daily life taking a toll? Looking to prepare for Spring in a healthier way? Your yoga practice lacking vitality or commitment, want to revitalize it? Draw on techniques of Swasthya Yoga (the yoga of establishing presence with oneself) to deepen your practice on and off the mat.


Sunday, May 2,  10 am - 12 noon
Restorative Yoga & Breath Work    
$35.00  (all levels welcome)

Learn to deeply relax body and mind, release deeply held tension, soothe and support the nervous and immune systems. Gentle yoga stretches that progress into fully supported restorative poses. Using breath and mindfulness to unwind and soften, ending with a deep relaxation.


Sunday,  May 2,  1 - 3 pm
Coping With Change:  From Surviving to Thriving 
$35.00   (open to everyone)

How we deal with change affects all aspects of our life. Explore time-tested, powerfully effective and life-affirming ways of coping; using specific integrative breath practices, relaxation techniques, stretching, reflection and journaling.

MAY 2010

Saturday & Sunday, May 1 - 2

International: Conference

Join Living Beyond Breast Cancer on May 1-2 in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, for their 4th Annual Conference for Women Living with Advanced Breast Cancer. Held just miles from the city at the beautiful Philadelphia Marriott West Hotel, this national conference focuses on the unique concerns of women living with metastatic breast cancer. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday & Sunday, May 1 - 2

St. John's, NL: Yoga Workshops

Please see above for the full list of workshops this weekend.

Thursday, May 6

St. John's, NL: Lymphedema Information & Support

When: 7 pm (first Thursday of every month)
Where: Daffodil Place, 70 Ropewalk Lane, St. John's
Information: (709) 777-8713

What is lymphedema? Do you have or are you at risk for lymphedema? Have you had treatment for breast cancer? Come and share your experiences with others, learn ways to improve your quality of life and listen to guest speakers.

This group is open to anyone living with lymphedema, not just those whose condition is related to cancer treatment.

Friday - Sunday May 21 - 24

Corner Brook, NL: Annual Retreat

The 11th Annual Breast Cancer Retreat is at the Greenwood Inn and Suites in Corner Brook this year!