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Free Services for All Types of Cancer
The Wellness Community of Philadelphia, located at the historic Ridgeland Mansion in beautiful Fairmount Park, is a non-profit organization offering a wide menu of support services to people with cancer and their loved ones. Services include support groups, mind body workshops, educational seminars, creative art studios, exercise classes, and nutrition programs. At The Wellness Community, people with cancer join with others to learn they are not alone, and in doing so, they gain valuable knowledge and coping skills that enable them to find hope and support irrespective of their stage of disease.

The Wellness Community also offers programs and services in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. 
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RETURN TO WELLNESS:  A NEW BEGINNING AFTER BREAST CANCER TREATMENT

BEGINS THURSDAY, MAY 1 AND MEETS FOR SIX SESSIONS:  THURSDAYS, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

at The Aquatic and Fitness Center of Bala Cynwyd

601 Righters Ferry Road

Bala Cynwyd, PA  19004

Return to Wellness is a FREE program for women who have recently completed treatment for breast cancer (within two years). This program is designed to help women recover from the emotional and physical effects of breast cancer treatment with other women who are also in recovery.  Classes involve exercise, strength training, nutrition education, and emotional support.  Please call to register.

FEARLESS STORYTELLING™ - WRITING FOR WELLNESS

FRIDAY, MAY 9 - 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Since ancient days, we humans have healed, calmed ourselves, found answers, bonded, delighted, and passed secrets by telling stories.  Morgan Henderson, M.Ed., therapist, writer, and cancer survivor, will help you free your creative voice, silence your inner critic, and write.  Bring a notepad and pen or pencil. Please RSVP by May 4.

MIND BODY SERIES:  BOUNDLESS HEALING

WEDNESDAYS, MAY 7, 14, 21, 28 - 1:30 - 3:30 PM

This series will explore a number of mind body methods in which the body, emotions, and mind can be integrated to uncover a boundless experience of unconditional healing in the present moment.  Attendance at all sessions is recommended.

COOKING FOR LIFE - COOKING WITH SOY

MONDAY, MAY 12 - 6:30 - 8:00 PM 

Chef Suzanne Weltman brings her expertise to this “hands on” class that will introduce or re-connect participants to the essence of good food and good cooking.  In this session participants will learn about soy and prepare dishes using soy.  Attendance is limited.  Please RSVP by May 9.

BE CANCER SMART:  LEARN ABOUT OVARIAN AND SKIN CANCERS

MONDAY, MAY 19 - 10:00 - 11:30 AM

at The Family Practice and Counseling Network

The Health Annex

6120 Woodland Avenue, 2nd floor          

This is a free educational program presented by the Pennsylvania Cancer Education Network and sponsored by The Wellness Community of Philadelphia and the Family Practice and Counseling Network.  The program will provide information about how to reduce cancer risk and how to live healthfully in spite of a cancer diagnosis.  Please RSVP by May 16.                                                          

CAREGIVER CONNECTION:  CARING FOR A LOVED ONE WITH CANCER

TUESDAY, MAY 20 - 6:30 - 8:00 PM 

Addressing needs and self-care is the topic for this monthly discussion group open to people who are providing emotional support or physical care for a loved one with cancer.  Please RSVP by May 19.      

FRANKLY SPEAKING ABOUT CANCER TREATMENT

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM

at The Bryn Mawr Health Center

Cancer Conference Room A/B

3855 West Chester Pike

Newtown Square

This workshop for people in cancer treatment and caregivers will offer information and education materials to help manage the physical and psychological effects of treatment.  John D. Sprandio, M.D., Director of the Delaware County Regional Cancer Center, Erik D. Assarsson, M.D.,  Attending Physician, Radiation Oncology, BMH and BMHHC, and Lisa Barsky, Cancer Survivor, will be the presenters. 

Light refreshments will be served.  This program is funded by an unrestricted educational grant from Amgen.  Please RSVP by May 19.

THE THIRD ANNUAL MYRNA BRIND LECTURE

CREATIVITY, MINDFULNESS, AND CANCER

THURSDAY, MAY 22 - 6:00 - 8:00 PM   

Open Studio facilitator, Caroline Peterson, M.A., A.T.R.-B.C., L.P.C., Research Associate with the Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, will present this program about the benefits of the creative process in supporting people affected by cancer.  She will discuss how a creative process grounded in mindfulness can enable the cultivation of self-reliance, patience, acceptance, and letting be, all necessary tools for living through a cancer diagnosis.  Ms. Peterson is a board certified art therapist and an advanced level instructor in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR).  A light supper will be provided.  Please RSVP by May 19

To register for a program online, please visit our Contact Us page.

To learn more, visit The Wellness Community’s National website at www.thewellnesscommunity.org.