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YOUR PLACE FOR
FREE CANCER SUPPORT
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July/August/September 2013 Program Calendar
Welcome to OurProgram
The Wellness Community – Arizona
(TWC-AZ), an affiliate of the interna-
tional Cancer Support Community is
dedicated to providing psychosocial
supporttoanyonewhoselifehasbeen
touched by cancer.
Our program includes five core components:
All of our groups are professionally facilitated, evidence based and offered at no
cost to members in a home-like environment.
Our program can help you experience greater connection with others, find a
greater sense of control, gain knowledge and find hope.
Our Mission
To ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge,
strengthened by action, and sustained by community.
Join Us
If you or someone you know has been affected by cancer, we invite you to
become part of our community. Join us at a Newcomer Meeting to become a
member or learn about our comprehensive program that includes offerings of
support, healthy lifestyle, education, social connection and resources and referral.
Held the 1st and 3rd Mondays and 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month.
Please RSVP by calling 602-712-1006.
So thatno one faces canceralone.
THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY – ARIZONA • 360 EAST PALM LANE • PHOENIX, AZ 85004 • (602) 712-1006 • WWW.TWCCAZ.ORG
TWC-AZ is excited to offer
CancerSupportSourceTM
, a
free service to help you rate
your cancer-related concerns
(fatigue, family issues, health
insurance, etc.) and provide
you with a Personal Support
Care Plan to take control of
your life after cancer.
Call 602-712-1006 to sign up
today for this FREE service.
NEW!
Need help sorting
outall the worries
with cancer?
We can help!
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Participant Group
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Bunco
12:30–2:30 p.m.
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Tai Chi Chih
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Tai Chi Chih
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
12:15–1:45 p.m.
Collaborative Art for Caregivers
1–2:30 p.m.
Participant Group
6–8 p.m.
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Participant/Family Group
1–3 p.m.
Gentle Yoga
5:30–6:45 p.m.
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Participant Group
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Tuesday Beats (Cancer) Camp
At Cardon Children’s
Medical Center
11 a.m.–12 noon
Guided Meditation
12:15–1 p.m.
Social Mixer
At Banner MD Anderson
Cancer Center
5:30–7 p.m
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Tai Chi Chih
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Newcomer Meeting
10 a.m.
Tai Chi Chih
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
12:15–1:45 p.m.
Collaborative Art for Caregivers
1–2:30 p.m.
Stress Management Series:
Writing for Wellness
At Banner Good Samaritan
Medical Center
3–4:30 p.m.
Participant Group
6–8 p.m.
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Participant Group
1–3 p.m.
Cooking for Life
3–5 p.m.
Creating a Non-Toxic Home
Heather Paulson, ND, FABNO
6–8 p.m.
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July2013 Program Calendar
Programs held at our Main Campus are highlighted in Black. Programs held Off-campus are highlighted in Red.
We request an RSVP for all of our program offerings. Call us at 602-712-1006 or email rsvp@twccaz.org to register.
For complete program listing and additional offerings, visit www.twccaz.org.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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Writing for Wellness
11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Participant/Family Group
1–3 p.m.
Gentle Yoga
5:30–6:45 p.m.
Newcomer Meeting
6 p.m.
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Lymphoma
Learn & Support
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Pancreatic
Learn & Support
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Family Fitness with
ASU Women’s
Basketball
1–2 p.m.
Carcinoid
Learn & Support
1–3 p.m.
Lung
Learn & Support
1–3 p.m.
Teen Social
Event
4–6 p.m.
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Writing for Wellness
11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Participant/Family Group
1–3 p.m.
Gentle Yoga
5:30–6:45 p.m.
Newcomer Meeting
6 p.m.
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Tai Chi Chih
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Tai Chi Chih
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
12:15–1:45 p.m.
Collaborative Art for Caregivers
1–2:30 p.m.
Social Mixer
At Green w|Envy Salon
4–6 p.m.
Participant Group
6–8 p.m.
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Music and Expressive Arts
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Participant Group
1–3 p.m.
Ask the Experts:
Breast Cancer Question
and Answer Session
At Paradise Valley United
Methodist Church
6–8 p.m.
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Participant/Family Group
1–3 p.m.
Gentle Yoga
5:30–6:45 p.m.
Cooking for Health
At Banner Good Samaritan
Medical Center
6–8 p.m.
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Participant Group
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Tuesday Beats (Cancer) Camp
At Cardon Children’s
Medical Center
11 a.m.–12 noon
Guided Meditation
12:15–1 p.m.
Mind and Body:
How Your Emotions
Affect Your Health
At Banner MD Anderson
Cancer Center
5:30–7 p.m
Grupo de Apoyo
6–8 p.m.
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Tai Chi Chih
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Newcomer Meeting
10 a.m.
Tai Chi Chih
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
12:15–1:45 p.m.
Collaborative Art for Caregivers
1–2:30 p.m.
Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Learn & Support
At Banner Good Samaritan
Medical Center
5:30–7 p.m.
Participant Group
6–8 p.m.
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Participant Group
1–3 p.m.
Drumming for Health
At Paradise Valley United
Methodist Church
6–7:30 p.m.
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Nutrition Education:
Juicing for Health
Jessica Lehmann, RD
10 a.m.–12 noon
Participant/Family Group
1–3 p.m.
Gentle Yoga
5:30–6:45 p.m.
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Participant Group
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Tuesday Beats (Cancer) Camp
At Cardon Children’s
Medical Center
11 a.m.–12 noon
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Tai Chi Chih
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Newcomer Meeting
10 a.m.
Tai Chi Chih
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
12:15–1:45 p.m.
Collaborative Art for Caregivers
1–2:30 p.m.
Participant Group
6–8 p.m.
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Walking Club
At North Phoenix
Baptist Church
9–10 a.m.
TGen Tour
At TGen
9:30–11 a.m.
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Ovarian
Learn & Support
10 a.m.–12 Noon
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Participant Group
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Tuesday Beats (Cancer) Camp
At Cardon Children’s
Medical Center
11 a.m.–12 noon
Book Club
12:15–1:45 p.m.
Colorectal Learn & Support
6–8 p.m.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2013 CORPORATE SPONSORS:
THE JUANITA FRANCIS
Family Day of Hope
Saturday, July 27 • 6:00 – 9:00 PM
On The Lawn at TWC-AZ
For More Information call 602-712-1006 or email info@twccaz.org
dining delights | splashing surprises | movie magic
Juanita Francis
Family Day
of Hope
6–9 p.m.
Walking Club
At North Phoenix
Baptist Church
9–10 a.m.
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Multiple Myeloma
Learn & Support
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Participant Group
1–3 p.m.
Breast Learn & Support
6–8 p.m.
Prostate Learn & Support
6–8 p.m.
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Writing for Wellness
11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Participant/Family Group
1–3 p.m.
Gentle Yoga
5:30–6:45 p.m.
Newcomer Meeting
6 p.m.
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Participant Group
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Bunco
12:30–2:30 p.m.
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Tai Chi Chih
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Tai Chi Chih
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
12:15–1:45 p.m.
Participant Group
6–8 p.m.
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Lymphoma
Learn & Support
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Pancreatic
Learn & Support
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Look Good,
Feel Better
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Carcinoid
Learn & Support
1–3 p.m.
Lung
Learn & Support
1–3 p.m.
August2013 Program Calendar
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Would you like to volunteer with TWC-AZ?
We are looking for interested volunteers to help in each of our different
program components.
Jobs include being an ambassador, joining an
event or project committee, or helping lead a
social program, and more!
Call us for more information on how to apply to
be a volunteer.
Programs held at our Main Campus are highlighted in Black. Programs held Off-campus are highlighted in Red.
We request an RSVP for all of our program offerings. Call us at 602-712-1006 or email rsvp@twccaz.org to register.
For complete program listing and additional offerings, visit www.twccaz.org.
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Participant Group
1–3 p.m.
Cooking for Life
3–5 p.m.
Life After Cancer:
Now What?
Kris Cooper, PhD
6–8 p.m.
Walking Club
At North Phoenix
Baptist Church
9–10 a.m.
Walking Club
At North Phoenix
Baptist Church
9–10 a.m.
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12
Participant/Family Group
1–3 p.m.
Gentle Yoga
5:30–6:45 p.m.
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Tai Chi Chih
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Newcomer Meeting
10 a.m.
Tai Chi Chih
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
12:15–1:45 p.m.
Stress Management Series:
Guided Meditation
At Banner Good Samaritan
Medical Center
3–4:30 p.m.
Community Potluck
5–7 p.m.
Participant Group
6–8 p.m.
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Music and Expressive Arts
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Participant Group
1–3 p.m.
Cancer Related Fatigue
Gayle Jameson, MSN, ACNP,
AOCN
6–8 p.m.
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Writing for Wellness
11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Participant/Family Group
1–3 p.m.
Gentle Yoga
5:30–6:45 p.m.
Newcomer Meeting
6 p.m.
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Participant Group
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Colorectal
Learn & Support
6–8 p.m.
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Tai Chi Chih
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Tai Chi Chih
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
12:15–1:45 p.m.
Participant Group
6–8 p.m.
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Participant Group
1–3 p.m.
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Participant/Family Group
1–3 p.m.
Gentle Yoga
5:30–6:45 p.m.
Cooking for Health
At Banner Good Samaritan
Medical Center
6–8 p.m.
The Mind-Body Connection
Michael Liebman, MS, LPC
6–8 p.m.
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Participant Group
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Guided Meditation
12:15–1 p.m.
Grupo de Apoyo
6–8 p.m.
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Tai Chi Chih 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Newcomer Meeting 10 a.m.
Tai Chi Chih
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
12:15–1:45 p.m.
Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Learn & Support
At Banner Good Samaritan
Medical Center
5:30–7 p.m.
Participant Group
6–8 p.m.
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Ovarian
Learn & Support
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Teen Social Event
1–3 p.m.
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Participant Group
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Guided Meditation
12:15–1 p.m.
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Participant Group
1–3 p.m.
Drumming for Health
At Paradise Valley United
Methodist Church
6–7:30 p.m.
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Ask the Doctor:
Prostate Cancer
Discoveries
9 a.m.–12 noon
Family Music
& Art
12–2 p.m.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2013 CORPORATE SPONSORS:
Walking Club
At North Phoenix
Baptist Church
9–10 a.m.
Walking Club
At North Phoenix
Baptist Church
9–10 a.m.
Walking Club
At North Phoenix
Baptist Church
9–10 a.m.
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CLOSED FOR
LABOR DAY
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Participant Group
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Bunco
12:30–2:30 p.m.
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Tai Chi Chih
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Tai Chi Chih
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
12:15–1:45 p.m.
Participant Group
6–8 p.m.
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Multiple Myeloma
Learn & Support
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Participant Group
1–3 p.m.
Breast Learn & Support
6–8 p.m.
Prostate Learn & Support
6–8 p.m.
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Participant/Family Group
1–3 p.m.
Gentle Yoga
5:30–6:45 p.m.
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Participant Group
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Guided Meditation
12:15–1 p.m.
Knitting & Crocheting
1:15–3:15 p.m.
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Tai Chi Chih
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Newcomer Meeting
10 a.m.
Tai Chi Chih
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
12:15–1:45 p.m.
Stress Management Series:
Music & Expressive Arts
At Banner Good Samaritan
Medical Center
3–4:30 p.m.
Participant Group
6–8 p.m.
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Lymphoma
Learn & Support
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Pancreatic
Learn & Support
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Carcinoid
Learn & Support
1–3 p.m.
Lung
Learn & Support
1–3 p.m.
Family Cooking
Class
3–5 p.m.
September2013 Program Calendar
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Programs held at our Main Campus are highlighted in Black. Programs held Off-campus are highlighted in Red.
We request an RSVP for all of our program offerings. Call us at 602-712-1006 or email rsvp@twccaz.org to register.
For complete program listing and additional offerings, visit www.twccaz.org.
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Creative Clay Series I
10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Participant Group
1–3 p.m.
Cooking for Life
3–5 p.m.
Tools for Managing
Chemobrain
Lisa Collier, RN, BSN
6–8 p.m.
Melodie’s Program:
Splendid Squash Cooking
At Desert Botanical Garden
6–8 p.m.
Walking Club
At North Phoenix
Baptist Church
9–10 a.m.
Walking Club
At North Phoenix
Baptist Church
9–10 a.m.
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Writing for Wellness
11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Participant/Family Group
1–3 p.m.
Gentle Yoga
5:30–6:45 p.m.
Newcomer Meeting
6 p.m.
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Tai Chi Chih
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Tai Chi Chih
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
12:15–1:45 p.m.
Social Mixer
At Green w| Envy Salon
4–6 p.m.
Participant Group
6–8 p.m.
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Music and Expressive Arts
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Participant Group
1–3 p.m.
Education Program
At Paradise Valley United
Methodist Church
6–8 p.m.
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Participant/Family Group
1–3 p.m.
Gentle Yoga
5:30–6:45 p.m.
Cooking for Health
At Banner Good Samaritan
Medical Center
6–8 p.m.
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Participant Group
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Guided Meditation
12:15–1 p.m.
Knitting & Crocheting
1:15–3:15 p.m.
KidSupport
At Healing House
5:30–7 p.m.
Grupo de Apoyo
6–8 p.m.
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Tai Chi Chih
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Newcomer Meeting
10 a.m.
Tai Chi Chih
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
12:15–1:45 p.m.
Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Learn & Support
At Banner Good Samaritan
Medical Center
5:30–7 p.m.
Participant Group
6–8 p.m.
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Creative Clay Series I
10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Participant Group
1–3 p.m.
Drumming for Health
At Paradise Valley United
Methodist Church
6–7:30 p.m.
Frankly Speaking About
Cancer: Breast Reconstruction
Tamir Mosharrafa, MD
6–8 p.m.
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Participant/Family Group
1–3 p.m.
Gentle Yoga
5:30–6:45 p.m.
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Creative Clay
Series II
10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
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Melodie’s
Program:
Family Desert
Exploration
At Desert
Botanical Garden
10–11 a.m.
Teen Social
Event
12–2 p.m.
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Participant Group
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Book Club
12:15–1:45 p.m.
KidSupport
At HEALing House
5:30–7 p.m.
Colorectal Learn & Support
6–8 p.m.
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Ovarian
Learn & Support
10 a.m.–12 Noon
Youth & Family
Education
Conference
If you have ever had a diagnosis of cancer, please share your experience and help
make a difference for the future of cancer care. www.cancerexperienceregistry.org
TWC-AZ is proud to launch the
THANK YOU TO OUR 2013 CORPORATE SPONSORS:
Walking Club
At North Phoenix
Baptist Church
9–10 a.m.
Walking Club
At North Phoenix
Baptist Church
9–10 a.m.
AdultOfferings
THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY – ARIZONA • 360 EAST PALM LANE • PHOENIX, AZ 85004 • (602) 712-1006 • WWW.TWCCAZ.ORG
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The Wellness Community – Arizona offers a community
for people whose lives have been touched by cancer. To
become a TWC-AZ member please call 602-712-1006 or email
info@twccaz.org to get started.
HOFF-SITE
HOFF-SITE
Social Programs
Collaborative Art for Caregivers: Wednesdays, July 3 through July 31, 1–2:30 p.m.
Social Mixers: Wednesdays, July 17 and September 18, 4–6 p.m.
Limited Space. RSVP.
Off-site at Green w| Envy Salo.
Walking Club: Fridays, Starting July 19, 9–10 a.m.
Off-site at North Phoenix Baptist Church. RSVP.
Community Potluck: Wednesday, August 14, 5–7 p.m.
Melodie’s Program
Melodie’s Program is a collaboration between the Desert Botanical Garden and The
Wellness Community – Arizona.
Melodie’s passion helped to bring TWC-AZ groups to the nurturing environment of the
Garden. Together we seek to expand the supportive community for those diagnosed with
cancer, their family and friends.
These programs are off-site at Desert Botanical Garden. Check in at Admissions/Front
Gate for directions.
In September we are offering two collaborative programs. Class size is limited. RSVP.
Thursday, September 12: Splendid Squash Cooking Demonstration
Saturday, September 28: Family Desert Exploration
Clay Series
We are excited to offer two new art series using clay as the medium. Joy Kockerbeck
from Creative Arts in Healing will lead these series. Class size is limited.
For information on which class to attend, please call or email. RSVP required.
Yoga Offerings
Looking for a yoga class? We’ve recently updated our classes to better meet your
needs. The Monday class focuses on breath and slow movement flow. The Wednesday
class focuses on restorative poses and breath work. Each class will offer a 15 minute
relaxation at the end of class. Class size is limited. RSVP.
Gentle Yoga: Mondays, 5:30–6:45 p.m. (new time)
Gentle Restorative Yoga: Wednesdays, 12:15–1:45 p.m.
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PLEASE CALL TWC-AZ AT (602) 712-1006 OR EMAIL RSVP@TWCCAZ.ORG TO REGISTER FOR THE PROGRAMS MARKED “RSVP.”
For details about our other program offerings, please visit our website at www.twccaz.org
2946 E. Banner Gateway Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 256-6444
www.bannermdanderson.com
Partnership Programs
atBannerMDAnderson
Cancer Center
Location: Learning Center (left of the
reception area in the Cancer Center).
Social Mixer
Tuesday, July 9, 5:30–7p.m.
A fun opportunity to connect with other
people affected by cancer. Enjoy tea
tasting, good company, community
resources and a tour.
Mind and Body:
How your Emotions Affect Your Health
Tuesday, July 23, 5:30–7p.m.
Tracy Thurston, MC, LPC, Program
Director at The Wellness Community –
Arizona, discusses the biological
connection between our mind, body
and immune system. Learn how you
can promote emotional and physical
resiliency in your everyday life. RSVP.
Learn & Support Groups,CancerSpecific
Individuals with specific cancers meet in a group monthly to support and learn from
one another, and to discuss aspects of living with cancer, their diagnosis, treatment,
and recovery. Open to family and friends.
Unless indicated below, all groups are held at The Wellness Community – Arizona,
360 East Palm Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85004.
Breast
1st Thursday, 6–8 p.m.
Breast (Triple Negative)
4th Wednesday, 5:30–7 p.m.
Laura Dreier Breast Center at Banner
Good Samaritan Medical Center,
1111 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ
85006 (use 12th Street entrance). Breast
Center faces 12th Street and is North of
the Main Entrance.
Carcinoid
2nd Saturday, 1–3 p.m.
Colorectal
3rd Tuesday, 6–8 p.m.
Lung
2nd Saturday, 1–3 p.m.
Lymphoma
2nd Saturday, 10 a.m.–12 noon
Multiple Myeloma
1st Thursday, 10 a.m.–12 noon
Ovarian
3rd Saturday, 10 a.m.–12 noon
Pancreatic
2nd Saturday, 10 a.m.–12 noon
Prostate
(in honor of Derrick and Amy Hall)
1st Thursday, 6–8 p.m.
Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Breast Reconstruction
Thursday, September 26, 6–8p.m.
Women with breast cancer and their caregivers are invited to a comprehensive
empowerment education seminar that streamlines information, options, and tools
for decision-making around breast reconstruction. Tamir Mosharrafa, MD, Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon of Mosharrafa Plastic Surgery, will discuss reconstruction
and non-reconstruction options, how to make a decision that is right for you, and
medical factors. RSVP.
Hospital-Based Offerings Near You
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Partnership Programs at
Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY – ARIZONA • 360 EAST PALM LANE • PHOENIX, AZ 85004 • (602) 712-1006 • WWW.TWCCAZ.ORG
1111 East McDowell Road,
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 839-2000
www.bannerhealth.com
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Stress Management Series
2nd Wednesday of each month, 3–4:30 p.m.
July 10: Writing for Wellness
August 14: Guided Meditation
September 11: Music & Expressive Arts
Location: Conference Room 12A (use 12th Street entrance).
Ask the Experts: Breast Cancer Question and Answer Session
Thursday, July 18, 6–8 p.m.
Join us for a special opportunity to get your questions about breast cancer answered
from a panel of experts. Each expert will share a brief introduction of their role in
breast cancer and then the panel will take questions from the audience. Experts
from Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center include Richard Perry, MD, surgeon;
John J. Kresl, MD, PhD, FACRO, radiation oncologist; Jennifer Siettman, MBA, RN,
BSN, CRA, genetic counselor; and Meiko Onken, patient navigator. For anyone with
an interest in breast cancer at any stage. Come prepared with questions. RSVP.
Location: Paradise Valley United Methodist Church. Park in back lot (east side).
Building H on the right.
Cooking for Health
4th Monday of each month,
July 22, August 26, September 23, 6–8 pm
Chef Madelyn Pryor covers cancer-related nutrition topics. This cooking demonstration
and tasting features vegan menus loaded with antioxidants, phyto-chemicals, high-fiber,
low-fat, and healthy dairy alternatives. Healthy weight maintenance and meal planning
included. RSVP.
Location: Prenatal Classroom (Ancillary Building, 3rd floor and off the blue elevators).
Triple Negative Breast Cancer Learn & Support Group
4th Wednesday of each month,
July 24, August 28, September 25, 5:30–7pm
This monthly group is for those facing Triple Negative Breast Cancer to find support and
learn from one another. Discuss aspects of living with cancer, treatments, side effect
management and survivorship. Open to family and friends. RSVP.
Location: Laura Dreier Breast Center (use 12th Street entrance). Breast Center faces 12th
Street and is North of the Main Entrance.
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SupportServices
Tuesday Beats (Cancer) Camp
Tuesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30,
11 a.m.–12 noon
Off-site Location: Cardon Children’s
Medical Center, Forever Young Zone.
(Take the elevators to the 3rd floor.)
For children ages 7–12 who have been
diagnosed with cancer. Join us for a fun
four-week camp where you will make your
own musical instruments, write songs, and
create art projects. Come to one or all four.
KidSupport
Tuesdays, September 10–November 19,
5:30–7 p.m.
Support for children ages 7–12 who have a
sibling, parent, grandparent, or other loved
one diagnosed with cancer. This 10 week
group helps children learn the skills to live
with the stresses of being affected by
cancer in the family. Families are asked
to commit to entire 10 week group.
Parent Group
Support for parents who are caring for a
child or teen with cancer in their family.
HOFF-SITE
HOFF-SITE
HOFF-SITE
PLEASE CALL TWC-AZ AT (602) 712-1006 OR EMAIL RSVP@TWCCAZ.ORG TO REGISTER FOR THE PROGRAMS MARKED “RSVP.”
HealthyLifestyles
Family Fitness
with ASU Women’s Basketball
Saturday, July 13, 1–2 pm
Off-site Location:
ASU Main Campus, Weatherup Center
Shoot hoops with members of Arizona
State University’s Women’s Basketball
team. Open to youth ages 7–12 and their
families. RSVP.
Family Music & Art:
Make Your Own Musical Instrument!
Saturday, August 24, 12 noon–2 p.m.
For youth ages 7–17 and their families.
RSVP.
Family Cooking Class
Saturday, September 14, 3–5 p.m.
Cooking class for youth ages 7–17 and
their families. RSVP.
Education
Youth & Family Education Conference
Saturday, September 21
SocialConnections Melodie’s Program:
Family Desert Exploration
Saturday, September 28, 10–11 a.m.
Off-site Location:
Desert Botanical Garden. Check in at
Admissions/Front Gate for directions.
Tour the Desert Botanical Garden and
become your own desert detective as you
explore and collect information about
desert life through hands-on activities.
Open to children and their families who
have a loved one diagnosed with cancer.
RSVP.
▲
THE JUANITA FRANCIS Family Day of Hope
Saturday, July 27, 6–9 p.m.
On The Lawn at TWC-AZ
For more information call 602-712-1006
or email info@twccaz.orgDINING SPLASHING MOVIE
DELIGHTS SURPRISES MAGIC
Teens Only!
Teen Support Group
For teens ages 13–17 diagnosed
with cancer.
Monthly Teen Socials
Open to teens ages 13–17,
including those diagnosed
and with cancer in the family.
Saturday, July 13, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, August 17, 1–3 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 28, 12–2 p.m.
Youth Leadership Group
For cancer survivors ages
18–21. Mentor and get
involved with TWC-AZ
youth and teens.
Youth & Family Offerings
360 East Palm Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85004
www.twccaz.org • (602) 712-1006
Find TWC-AZ on facebook at
www.facebook.com/TWCAZ
Program
Location Guide
TWC-AZ serves the needs of cancer
patients and their loved ones
throughout the Greater Phoenix Area.
Main Campus
Program Location
The Wellness Community – Arizona
360 East Palm Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Hospital-based
Program Locations
Banner Good Samaritan
Medical Center
1111 East McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Banner MD Anderson
Cancer Center
2946 East Banner Gateway Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Cardon Children’s
Medical Center
1400 South Dobson Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85202
Off-campus
Program Locations
ASU
Weatherup Center
521 South Rural Road
Tempe, AZ 85287
Desert Botanical Garden
1201 North Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Green w| Envy Salon
7147 E. Rancho Vista Drive,
Suite 107, Scottsdale, AZ
Healing House
4458 East Sharon Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Paradise Valley United
Methodist Church
4455 East Lincoln Drive
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
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July, Aug and Sep The Wellness Community - Arizona Calendar of Programs Q3 2013

  • 1. YOUR PLACE FOR FREE CANCER SUPPORT 1 July/August/September 2013 Program Calendar Welcome to OurProgram The Wellness Community – Arizona (TWC-AZ), an affiliate of the interna- tional Cancer Support Community is dedicated to providing psychosocial supporttoanyonewhoselifehasbeen touched by cancer. Our program includes five core components: All of our groups are professionally facilitated, evidence based and offered at no cost to members in a home-like environment. Our program can help you experience greater connection with others, find a greater sense of control, gain knowledge and find hope. Our Mission To ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. Join Us If you or someone you know has been affected by cancer, we invite you to become part of our community. Join us at a Newcomer Meeting to become a member or learn about our comprehensive program that includes offerings of support, healthy lifestyle, education, social connection and resources and referral. Held the 1st and 3rd Mondays and 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Please RSVP by calling 602-712-1006. So thatno one faces canceralone. THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY – ARIZONA • 360 EAST PALM LANE • PHOENIX, AZ 85004 • (602) 712-1006 • WWW.TWCCAZ.ORG TWC-AZ is excited to offer CancerSupportSourceTM , a free service to help you rate your cancer-related concerns (fatigue, family issues, health insurance, etc.) and provide you with a Personal Support Care Plan to take control of your life after cancer. Call 602-712-1006 to sign up today for this FREE service. NEW! Need help sorting outall the worries with cancer? We can help!
  • 2. 2 Participant Group 10 a.m.–12 Noon Bunco 12:30–2:30 p.m. 3 Tai Chi Chih 9:30–10:30 a.m. Tai Chi Chih 10:45–11:45 a.m. Gentle Restorative Yoga 12:15–1:45 p.m. Collaborative Art for Caregivers 1–2:30 p.m. Participant Group 6–8 p.m. 8 Participant/Family Group 1–3 p.m. Gentle Yoga 5:30–6:45 p.m. 9 Participant Group 10 a.m.–12 Noon Tuesday Beats (Cancer) Camp At Cardon Children’s Medical Center 11 a.m.–12 noon Guided Meditation 12:15–1 p.m. Social Mixer At Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center 5:30–7 p.m 10 Tai Chi Chih 9:30–10:30 a.m. Newcomer Meeting 10 a.m. Tai Chi Chih 10:45–11:45 a.m. Gentle Restorative Yoga 12:15–1:45 p.m. Collaborative Art for Caregivers 1–2:30 p.m. Stress Management Series: Writing for Wellness At Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center 3–4:30 p.m. Participant Group 6–8 p.m. 11 Participant Group 1–3 p.m. Cooking for Life 3–5 p.m. Creating a Non-Toxic Home Heather Paulson, ND, FABNO 6–8 p.m. 5 6 July2013 Program Calendar Programs held at our Main Campus are highlighted in Black. Programs held Off-campus are highlighted in Red. We request an RSVP for all of our program offerings. Call us at 602-712-1006 or email rsvp@twccaz.org to register. For complete program listing and additional offerings, visit www.twccaz.org. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 Writing for Wellness 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Participant/Family Group 1–3 p.m. Gentle Yoga 5:30–6:45 p.m. Newcomer Meeting 6 p.m. 4 CLOSED JULY 4 AND 5 FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY / 13 Lymphoma Learn & Support 10 a.m.–12 Noon Pancreatic Learn & Support 10 a.m.–12 Noon Family Fitness with ASU Women’s Basketball 1–2 p.m. Carcinoid Learn & Support 1–3 p.m. Lung Learn & Support 1–3 p.m. Teen Social Event 4–6 p.m. 12
  • 3. 3 15 Writing for Wellness 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Participant/Family Group 1–3 p.m. Gentle Yoga 5:30–6:45 p.m. Newcomer Meeting 6 p.m. 17 Tai Chi Chih 9:30–10:30 a.m. Tai Chi Chih 10:45–11:45 a.m. Gentle Restorative Yoga 12:15–1:45 p.m. Collaborative Art for Caregivers 1–2:30 p.m. Social Mixer At Green w|Envy Salon 4–6 p.m. Participant Group 6–8 p.m. 18 Music and Expressive Arts 10 a.m.–12 Noon Participant Group 1–3 p.m. Ask the Experts: Breast Cancer Question and Answer Session At Paradise Valley United Methodist Church 6–8 p.m. 22 Participant/Family Group 1–3 p.m. Gentle Yoga 5:30–6:45 p.m. Cooking for Health At Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center 6–8 p.m. 23 Participant Group 10 a.m.–12 Noon Tuesday Beats (Cancer) Camp At Cardon Children’s Medical Center 11 a.m.–12 noon Guided Meditation 12:15–1 p.m. Mind and Body: How Your Emotions Affect Your Health At Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center 5:30–7 p.m Grupo de Apoyo 6–8 p.m. 24 Tai Chi Chih 9:30–10:30 a.m. Newcomer Meeting 10 a.m. Tai Chi Chih 10:45–11:45 a.m. Gentle Restorative Yoga 12:15–1:45 p.m. Collaborative Art for Caregivers 1–2:30 p.m. Triple Negative Breast Cancer Learn & Support At Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center 5:30–7 p.m. Participant Group 6–8 p.m. 25 Participant Group 1–3 p.m. Drumming for Health At Paradise Valley United Methodist Church 6–7:30 p.m. 29 Nutrition Education: Juicing for Health Jessica Lehmann, RD 10 a.m.–12 noon Participant/Family Group 1–3 p.m. Gentle Yoga 5:30–6:45 p.m. 30 Participant Group 10 a.m.–12 Noon Tuesday Beats (Cancer) Camp At Cardon Children’s Medical Center 11 a.m.–12 noon 31 Tai Chi Chih 9:30–10:30 a.m. Newcomer Meeting 10 a.m. Tai Chi Chih 10:45–11:45 a.m. Gentle Restorative Yoga 12:15–1:45 p.m. Collaborative Art for Caregivers 1–2:30 p.m. Participant Group 6–8 p.m. 19 Walking Club At North Phoenix Baptist Church 9–10 a.m. TGen Tour At TGen 9:30–11 a.m. 20 Ovarian Learn & Support 10 a.m.–12 Noon 26 27 16 Participant Group 10 a.m.–12 Noon Tuesday Beats (Cancer) Camp At Cardon Children’s Medical Center 11 a.m.–12 noon Book Club 12:15–1:45 p.m. Colorectal Learn & Support 6–8 p.m. THANK YOU TO OUR 2013 CORPORATE SPONSORS: THE JUANITA FRANCIS Family Day of Hope Saturday, July 27 • 6:00 – 9:00 PM On The Lawn at TWC-AZ For More Information call 602-712-1006 or email info@twccaz.org dining delights | splashing surprises | movie magic Juanita Francis Family Day of Hope 6–9 p.m. Walking Club At North Phoenix Baptist Church 9–10 a.m.
  • 4. 1 Multiple Myeloma Learn & Support 10 a.m.–12 Noon Participant Group 1–3 p.m. Breast Learn & Support 6–8 p.m. Prostate Learn & Support 6–8 p.m. 5 Writing for Wellness 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Participant/Family Group 1–3 p.m. Gentle Yoga 5:30–6:45 p.m. Newcomer Meeting 6 p.m. 6 Participant Group 10 a.m.–12 Noon Bunco 12:30–2:30 p.m. 7 Tai Chi Chih 9:30–10:30 a.m. Tai Chi Chih 10:45–11:45 a.m. Gentle Restorative Yoga 12:15–1:45 p.m. Participant Group 6–8 p.m. 2 3 9 10 Lymphoma Learn & Support 10 a.m.–12 Noon Pancreatic Learn & Support 10 a.m.–12 Noon Look Good, Feel Better 10 a.m.–12 Noon Carcinoid Learn & Support 1–3 p.m. Lung Learn & Support 1–3 p.m. August2013 Program Calendar MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Would you like to volunteer with TWC-AZ? We are looking for interested volunteers to help in each of our different program components. Jobs include being an ambassador, joining an event or project committee, or helping lead a social program, and more! Call us for more information on how to apply to be a volunteer. Programs held at our Main Campus are highlighted in Black. Programs held Off-campus are highlighted in Red. We request an RSVP for all of our program offerings. Call us at 602-712-1006 or email rsvp@twccaz.org to register. For complete program listing and additional offerings, visit www.twccaz.org. 8 Participant Group 1–3 p.m. Cooking for Life 3–5 p.m. Life After Cancer: Now What? Kris Cooper, PhD 6–8 p.m. Walking Club At North Phoenix Baptist Church 9–10 a.m. Walking Club At North Phoenix Baptist Church 9–10 a.m.
  • 5. 5 12 Participant/Family Group 1–3 p.m. Gentle Yoga 5:30–6:45 p.m. 14 Tai Chi Chih 9:30–10:30 a.m. Newcomer Meeting 10 a.m. Tai Chi Chih 10:45–11:45 a.m. Gentle Restorative Yoga 12:15–1:45 p.m. Stress Management Series: Guided Meditation At Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center 3–4:30 p.m. Community Potluck 5–7 p.m. Participant Group 6–8 p.m. 15 Music and Expressive Arts 10 a.m.–12 Noon Participant Group 1–3 p.m. Cancer Related Fatigue Gayle Jameson, MSN, ACNP, AOCN 6–8 p.m. 19 Writing for Wellness 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Participant/Family Group 1–3 p.m. Gentle Yoga 5:30–6:45 p.m. Newcomer Meeting 6 p.m. 20 Participant Group 10 a.m.–12 Noon Colorectal Learn & Support 6–8 p.m. 21 Tai Chi Chih 9:30–10:30 a.m. Tai Chi Chih 10:45–11:45 a.m. Gentle Restorative Yoga 12:15–1:45 p.m. Participant Group 6–8 p.m. 22 Participant Group 1–3 p.m. 26 Participant/Family Group 1–3 p.m. Gentle Yoga 5:30–6:45 p.m. Cooking for Health At Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center 6–8 p.m. The Mind-Body Connection Michael Liebman, MS, LPC 6–8 p.m. 27 Participant Group 10 a.m.–12 Noon Guided Meditation 12:15–1 p.m. Grupo de Apoyo 6–8 p.m. 28 Tai Chi Chih 9:30–10:30 a.m. Newcomer Meeting 10 a.m. Tai Chi Chih 10:45–11:45 a.m. Gentle Restorative Yoga 12:15–1:45 p.m. Triple Negative Breast Cancer Learn & Support At Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center 5:30–7 p.m. Participant Group 6–8 p.m. 16 17 Ovarian Learn & Support 10 a.m.–12 Noon Teen Social Event 1–3 p.m. 23 30 13 Participant Group 10 a.m.–12 Noon Guided Meditation 12:15–1 p.m. 3129 Participant Group 1–3 p.m. Drumming for Health At Paradise Valley United Methodist Church 6–7:30 p.m. 24 Ask the Doctor: Prostate Cancer Discoveries 9 a.m.–12 noon Family Music & Art 12–2 p.m. THANK YOU TO OUR 2013 CORPORATE SPONSORS: Walking Club At North Phoenix Baptist Church 9–10 a.m. Walking Club At North Phoenix Baptist Church 9–10 a.m. Walking Club At North Phoenix Baptist Church 9–10 a.m.
  • 6. 2 CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY 3 Participant Group 10 a.m.–12 Noon Bunco 12:30–2:30 p.m. 4 Tai Chi Chih 9:30–10:30 a.m. Tai Chi Chih 10:45–11:45 a.m. Gentle Restorative Yoga 12:15–1:45 p.m. Participant Group 6–8 p.m. 5 Multiple Myeloma Learn & Support 10 a.m.–12 Noon Participant Group 1–3 p.m. Breast Learn & Support 6–8 p.m. Prostate Learn & Support 6–8 p.m. 9 Participant/Family Group 1–3 p.m. Gentle Yoga 5:30–6:45 p.m. 10 Participant Group 10 a.m.–12 Noon Guided Meditation 12:15–1 p.m. Knitting & Crocheting 1:15–3:15 p.m. 11 Tai Chi Chih 9:30–10:30 a.m. Newcomer Meeting 10 a.m. Tai Chi Chih 10:45–11:45 a.m. Gentle Restorative Yoga 12:15–1:45 p.m. Stress Management Series: Music & Expressive Arts At Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center 3–4:30 p.m. Participant Group 6–8 p.m. 6 7 13 14 Lymphoma Learn & Support 10 a.m.–12 Noon Pancreatic Learn & Support 10 a.m.–12 Noon Carcinoid Learn & Support 1–3 p.m. Lung Learn & Support 1–3 p.m. Family Cooking Class 3–5 p.m. September2013 Program Calendar MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Programs held at our Main Campus are highlighted in Black. Programs held Off-campus are highlighted in Red. We request an RSVP for all of our program offerings. Call us at 602-712-1006 or email rsvp@twccaz.org to register. For complete program listing and additional offerings, visit www.twccaz.org. ⁄ 12 Creative Clay Series I 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Participant Group 1–3 p.m. Cooking for Life 3–5 p.m. Tools for Managing Chemobrain Lisa Collier, RN, BSN 6–8 p.m. Melodie’s Program: Splendid Squash Cooking At Desert Botanical Garden 6–8 p.m. Walking Club At North Phoenix Baptist Church 9–10 a.m. Walking Club At North Phoenix Baptist Church 9–10 a.m.
  • 7. 7 16 Writing for Wellness 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Participant/Family Group 1–3 p.m. Gentle Yoga 5:30–6:45 p.m. Newcomer Meeting 6 p.m. 18 Tai Chi Chih 9:30–10:30 a.m. Tai Chi Chih 10:45–11:45 a.m. Gentle Restorative Yoga 12:15–1:45 p.m. Social Mixer At Green w| Envy Salon 4–6 p.m. Participant Group 6–8 p.m. 19 Music and Expressive Arts 10 a.m.–12 Noon Participant Group 1–3 p.m. Education Program At Paradise Valley United Methodist Church 6–8 p.m. 23 Participant/Family Group 1–3 p.m. Gentle Yoga 5:30–6:45 p.m. Cooking for Health At Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center 6–8 p.m. 24 Participant Group 10 a.m.–12 Noon Guided Meditation 12:15–1 p.m. Knitting & Crocheting 1:15–3:15 p.m. KidSupport At Healing House 5:30–7 p.m. Grupo de Apoyo 6–8 p.m. 25 Tai Chi Chih 9:30–10:30 a.m. Newcomer Meeting 10 a.m. Tai Chi Chih 10:45–11:45 a.m. Gentle Restorative Yoga 12:15–1:45 p.m. Triple Negative Breast Cancer Learn & Support At Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center 5:30–7 p.m. Participant Group 6–8 p.m. 26 Creative Clay Series I 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Participant Group 1–3 p.m. Drumming for Health At Paradise Valley United Methodist Church 6–7:30 p.m. Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Breast Reconstruction Tamir Mosharrafa, MD 6–8 p.m. 30 Participant/Family Group 1–3 p.m. Gentle Yoga 5:30–6:45 p.m. 20 27 Creative Clay Series II 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 28 Melodie’s Program: Family Desert Exploration At Desert Botanical Garden 10–11 a.m. Teen Social Event 12–2 p.m. 17 Participant Group 10 a.m.–12 Noon Book Club 12:15–1:45 p.m. KidSupport At HEALing House 5:30–7 p.m. Colorectal Learn & Support 6–8 p.m. 21 Ovarian Learn & Support 10 a.m.–12 Noon Youth & Family Education Conference If you have ever had a diagnosis of cancer, please share your experience and help make a difference for the future of cancer care. www.cancerexperienceregistry.org TWC-AZ is proud to launch the THANK YOU TO OUR 2013 CORPORATE SPONSORS: Walking Club At North Phoenix Baptist Church 9–10 a.m. Walking Club At North Phoenix Baptist Church 9–10 a.m.
  • 8. AdultOfferings THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY – ARIZONA • 360 EAST PALM LANE • PHOENIX, AZ 85004 • (602) 712-1006 • WWW.TWCCAZ.ORG 8 The Wellness Community – Arizona offers a community for people whose lives have been touched by cancer. To become a TWC-AZ member please call 602-712-1006 or email info@twccaz.org to get started. HOFF-SITE HOFF-SITE Social Programs Collaborative Art for Caregivers: Wednesdays, July 3 through July 31, 1–2:30 p.m. Social Mixers: Wednesdays, July 17 and September 18, 4–6 p.m. Limited Space. RSVP. Off-site at Green w| Envy Salo. Walking Club: Fridays, Starting July 19, 9–10 a.m. Off-site at North Phoenix Baptist Church. RSVP. Community Potluck: Wednesday, August 14, 5–7 p.m. Melodie’s Program Melodie’s Program is a collaboration between the Desert Botanical Garden and The Wellness Community – Arizona. Melodie’s passion helped to bring TWC-AZ groups to the nurturing environment of the Garden. Together we seek to expand the supportive community for those diagnosed with cancer, their family and friends. These programs are off-site at Desert Botanical Garden. Check in at Admissions/Front Gate for directions. In September we are offering two collaborative programs. Class size is limited. RSVP. Thursday, September 12: Splendid Squash Cooking Demonstration Saturday, September 28: Family Desert Exploration Clay Series We are excited to offer two new art series using clay as the medium. Joy Kockerbeck from Creative Arts in Healing will lead these series. Class size is limited. For information on which class to attend, please call or email. RSVP required. Yoga Offerings Looking for a yoga class? We’ve recently updated our classes to better meet your needs. The Monday class focuses on breath and slow movement flow. The Wednesday class focuses on restorative poses and breath work. Each class will offer a 15 minute relaxation at the end of class. Class size is limited. RSVP. Gentle Yoga: Mondays, 5:30–6:45 p.m. (new time) Gentle Restorative Yoga: Wednesdays, 12:15–1:45 p.m.
  • 9. AdultOfferings 9 PLEASE CALL TWC-AZ AT (602) 712-1006 OR EMAIL RSVP@TWCCAZ.ORG TO REGISTER FOR THE PROGRAMS MARKED “RSVP.” For details about our other program offerings, please visit our website at www.twccaz.org 2946 E. Banner Gateway Drive Gilbert, AZ 85234 (480) 256-6444 www.bannermdanderson.com Partnership Programs atBannerMDAnderson Cancer Center Location: Learning Center (left of the reception area in the Cancer Center). Social Mixer Tuesday, July 9, 5:30–7p.m. A fun opportunity to connect with other people affected by cancer. Enjoy tea tasting, good company, community resources and a tour. Mind and Body: How your Emotions Affect Your Health Tuesday, July 23, 5:30–7p.m. Tracy Thurston, MC, LPC, Program Director at The Wellness Community – Arizona, discusses the biological connection between our mind, body and immune system. Learn how you can promote emotional and physical resiliency in your everyday life. RSVP. Learn & Support Groups,CancerSpecific Individuals with specific cancers meet in a group monthly to support and learn from one another, and to discuss aspects of living with cancer, their diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Open to family and friends. Unless indicated below, all groups are held at The Wellness Community – Arizona, 360 East Palm Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Breast 1st Thursday, 6–8 p.m. Breast (Triple Negative) 4th Wednesday, 5:30–7 p.m. Laura Dreier Breast Center at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1111 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006 (use 12th Street entrance). Breast Center faces 12th Street and is North of the Main Entrance. Carcinoid 2nd Saturday, 1–3 p.m. Colorectal 3rd Tuesday, 6–8 p.m. Lung 2nd Saturday, 1–3 p.m. Lymphoma 2nd Saturday, 10 a.m.–12 noon Multiple Myeloma 1st Thursday, 10 a.m.–12 noon Ovarian 3rd Saturday, 10 a.m.–12 noon Pancreatic 2nd Saturday, 10 a.m.–12 noon Prostate (in honor of Derrick and Amy Hall) 1st Thursday, 6–8 p.m. Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Breast Reconstruction Thursday, September 26, 6–8p.m. Women with breast cancer and their caregivers are invited to a comprehensive empowerment education seminar that streamlines information, options, and tools for decision-making around breast reconstruction. Tamir Mosharrafa, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon of Mosharrafa Plastic Surgery, will discuss reconstruction and non-reconstruction options, how to make a decision that is right for you, and medical factors. RSVP.
  • 10. Hospital-Based Offerings Near You 10 Partnership Programs at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY – ARIZONA • 360 EAST PALM LANE • PHOENIX, AZ 85004 • (602) 712-1006 • WWW.TWCCAZ.ORG 1111 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006 (602) 839-2000 www.bannerhealth.com JULY 2013 M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 AUGUST 2013 M T W T F S 1 22 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 SEPTEMBER 2013 M T W T F S 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 Stress Management Series 2nd Wednesday of each month, 3–4:30 p.m. July 10: Writing for Wellness August 14: Guided Meditation September 11: Music & Expressive Arts Location: Conference Room 12A (use 12th Street entrance). Ask the Experts: Breast Cancer Question and Answer Session Thursday, July 18, 6–8 p.m. Join us for a special opportunity to get your questions about breast cancer answered from a panel of experts. Each expert will share a brief introduction of their role in breast cancer and then the panel will take questions from the audience. Experts from Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center include Richard Perry, MD, surgeon; John J. Kresl, MD, PhD, FACRO, radiation oncologist; Jennifer Siettman, MBA, RN, BSN, CRA, genetic counselor; and Meiko Onken, patient navigator. For anyone with an interest in breast cancer at any stage. Come prepared with questions. RSVP. Location: Paradise Valley United Methodist Church. Park in back lot (east side). Building H on the right. Cooking for Health 4th Monday of each month, July 22, August 26, September 23, 6–8 pm Chef Madelyn Pryor covers cancer-related nutrition topics. This cooking demonstration and tasting features vegan menus loaded with antioxidants, phyto-chemicals, high-fiber, low-fat, and healthy dairy alternatives. Healthy weight maintenance and meal planning included. RSVP. Location: Prenatal Classroom (Ancillary Building, 3rd floor and off the blue elevators). Triple Negative Breast Cancer Learn & Support Group 4th Wednesday of each month, July 24, August 28, September 25, 5:30–7pm This monthly group is for those facing Triple Negative Breast Cancer to find support and learn from one another. Discuss aspects of living with cancer, treatments, side effect management and survivorship. Open to family and friends. RSVP. Location: Laura Dreier Breast Center (use 12th Street entrance). Breast Center faces 12th Street and is North of the Main Entrance.
  • 11. 11 SupportServices Tuesday Beats (Cancer) Camp Tuesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, 11 a.m.–12 noon Off-site Location: Cardon Children’s Medical Center, Forever Young Zone. (Take the elevators to the 3rd floor.) For children ages 7–12 who have been diagnosed with cancer. Join us for a fun four-week camp where you will make your own musical instruments, write songs, and create art projects. Come to one or all four. KidSupport Tuesdays, September 10–November 19, 5:30–7 p.m. Support for children ages 7–12 who have a sibling, parent, grandparent, or other loved one diagnosed with cancer. This 10 week group helps children learn the skills to live with the stresses of being affected by cancer in the family. Families are asked to commit to entire 10 week group. Parent Group Support for parents who are caring for a child or teen with cancer in their family. HOFF-SITE HOFF-SITE HOFF-SITE PLEASE CALL TWC-AZ AT (602) 712-1006 OR EMAIL RSVP@TWCCAZ.ORG TO REGISTER FOR THE PROGRAMS MARKED “RSVP.” HealthyLifestyles Family Fitness with ASU Women’s Basketball Saturday, July 13, 1–2 pm Off-site Location: ASU Main Campus, Weatherup Center Shoot hoops with members of Arizona State University’s Women’s Basketball team. Open to youth ages 7–12 and their families. RSVP. Family Music & Art: Make Your Own Musical Instrument! Saturday, August 24, 12 noon–2 p.m. For youth ages 7–17 and their families. RSVP. Family Cooking Class Saturday, September 14, 3–5 p.m. Cooking class for youth ages 7–17 and their families. RSVP. Education Youth & Family Education Conference Saturday, September 21 SocialConnections Melodie’s Program: Family Desert Exploration Saturday, September 28, 10–11 a.m. Off-site Location: Desert Botanical Garden. Check in at Admissions/Front Gate for directions. Tour the Desert Botanical Garden and become your own desert detective as you explore and collect information about desert life through hands-on activities. Open to children and their families who have a loved one diagnosed with cancer. RSVP. ▲ THE JUANITA FRANCIS Family Day of Hope Saturday, July 27, 6–9 p.m. On The Lawn at TWC-AZ For more information call 602-712-1006 or email info@twccaz.orgDINING SPLASHING MOVIE DELIGHTS SURPRISES MAGIC Teens Only! Teen Support Group For teens ages 13–17 diagnosed with cancer. Monthly Teen Socials Open to teens ages 13–17, including those diagnosed and with cancer in the family. Saturday, July 13, 4–6 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 1–3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 12–2 p.m. Youth Leadership Group For cancer survivors ages 18–21. Mentor and get involved with TWC-AZ youth and teens. Youth & Family Offerings
  • 12. 360 East Palm Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85004 www.twccaz.org • (602) 712-1006 Find TWC-AZ on facebook at www.facebook.com/TWCAZ Program Location Guide TWC-AZ serves the needs of cancer patients and their loved ones throughout the Greater Phoenix Area. Main Campus Program Location The Wellness Community – Arizona 360 East Palm Lane Phoenix, AZ 85004 Hospital-based Program Locations Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center 1111 East McDowell Road Phoenix, AZ 85006 Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center 2946 East Banner Gateway Drive Gilbert, AZ 85234 Cardon Children’s Medical Center 1400 South Dobson Avenue Mesa, AZ 85202 Off-campus Program Locations ASU Weatherup Center 521 South Rural Road Tempe, AZ 85287 Desert Botanical Garden 1201 North Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008 Green w| Envy Salon 7147 E. Rancho Vista Drive, Suite 107, Scottsdale, AZ Healing House 4458 East Sharon Drive Phoenix, AZ 85032 Paradise Valley United Methodist Church 4455 East Lincoln Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY – ARIZONA • 360 EAST PALM LANE • PHOENIX, AZ 85004 • (602) 712-1006 • WWW.TWCCAZ.ORG 8 FRIDAY NOVEMBER we’re moving... to a Friday... uponthe roof! ✩ SAVE THE DATE ✩ Porch Party is Going Up On the Roof... FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8, 6 PM Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PHOENIX, AZ PERMIT NO. 4768