Past Programs

Art Therapy Group for Cancer Patients

Thank you to Noel Walker Simmons, BFA, M Ed, MA, Art Therapist for presenting the Art Therapy program.

Gentle Yoga

Thank you to Gina Watkins, LCSW, RYT for providing the Gentle Yoga program.

Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Managing the Side Effects of Treatment

Thank you to Kate Mimken, oncology certified nurse at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, for presenting this excellent program on June 9, 2011. Cancer Support Community Colorado provided this workshop in partnership with Wellness Now to help people proactively manage the side effects of cancer treatment.

Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Lung Cancer

Thank you to Samir E. Witta, MD, PhD, Medical Oncologist, Mountain Blue Cancer Care Center, for presenting this excellent program on November 10, 2010. Cancer Support Community Colorado provided the workshop in partnership with Exempla Lutheran Medical Center to help people affected by lung cancer manage the disease more successfully.

Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Coping with the Cost of Care
Thank you to Michael Martinez, LCSW, for presenting this excellent program on December 2, 2010. Cancer Support Community Colorado provided the workshop in partnership with the University of Colorado Cancer Center to help people navigate the numerous and complex challenges of managing the cost of cancer care.

Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Managing the Side Effects of Treatment

Thank you to Jeanice Hansen, Oncology Social Worker; Shari Oakland, Registered Dietician; and Mary Jane LaRoche, Adult Nurse Practitioner; for presenting this excellent program on January 20, 2011. Cancer Support Community Colorado provided the workshop in partnership with Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital to help people proactively manage the side effects of cancer treatment and improve their quality of life.

Upcoming Programs

Gentle Yoga. This monthly class is open to people with cancer, survivors, and their family members 18 years and older. Saturdays - March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2012, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m at WellnessNow

Art Therapy Group for People Impacted by Cancer. An art therapist will help participants understand and explore their emotions and concerns related to cancer. March 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 12, 2012

Music for Healing - Managing Cancer with Music Therapy. February 23, 2012 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m at WellnessNow

Cancer Transitions™ is a free 2½-hour, six-week workshop designed to help cancer survivors make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care. Six Tuesday's starting April 3rd - May 8th, 2012 at Saint Joseph Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center

Writing Through Cancer. This four week expressive writing group will help you discover the benefits of putting pen to paper. 4 Fridays from 10:00 – 11:30 am May 4, 11, 18, 25 at WellnessNow

Exercise for Wellness. This presentation will focus on the benefits and research around exercise and cancer. Thursday, April 26 From 5:30 - 7:00 pm at WellnessNow