DECEMBER FEATURED PROGRAMS · 2017/12/3 · “C.H.E.F.S.” COOKING, HEALTHY EATING & FOOD...
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DECEMBER FEATURED PROGRAMS Preregistration is required for programs on this page. Space is limited! To register, call 908 658 5400 x0 or visit cancersupportcnj.org/registration. Health & Wellness MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lanie Kessler David, LCSW, MBSR Clinician Based on the principles developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, research shows that mindfulness skills, when combined with treatment and healthy living, reduce stress and improve quality of life. Please join Lanie in a facilitated experience for managing the stressors of daily life. Patients and Caregivers are welcome! REIKI CIRCLE **LIMITED SPACE** THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 | 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Kristine O’Hare, Reiki Master Reiki, a spiritual healing energy, is a gentle process that enhances mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. EXPRESSIVE ARTS: WATERCOLOR PAINTING @ CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Billie Marie Aber, Instructor Participants will create beautiful watercolor greeting cards for all occasions or make a small painting to frame. No artistic experience is necessary. RESTORATIVE YOGA WITH GUIDED MEDITATION SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Anna Palma, Yoga Instructor from Essence Yoga With the full support of blankets and other props, rest in poses that gently stretch the body. With a guided meditation, we will fall into a deep level of relaxation. CREATURE COMFORT: PET THERAPY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Dogs & Their Humans, from Creature Comfort Pet Therapy Please stop by during this “visiting hour” to engage with teams of volunteers and their dogs. Clubhouse Corner HOLIDAY BIZARRE 4 KIDS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Please join us for a FREE social event for children and their guardians. Kids will be able to “shop” for special items to create gift baskets for their parents at CSCCNJ’s Holiday Bizarre. All items that are chosen are already paid for (shh... our secret!), and parents will have the luxury to relax while their children are busy wrapping! OPEN CLUBHOUSE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Jesse Guzik, CCLS, Youth Program Coordinator at CSCCNJ Calling all kids! Kids and teens ages 4-17 are invited to come to the Stepping Stone Clubhouse and hang out with peers who are also touched by cancer. We ask that parents stay on site and are encouraged to spend time in the main house with other caregivers who may be coping with similar challenges. “C.H.E.F.S.” COOKING, HEALTHY EATING & FOOD STRATEGIES FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Julie Harrington, RDN, CPC & Susan Stimpson, RD and Personal Chef Gain knowledge, confidence and skills through an evidence- based lecture and cooking demonstrations. Sampling of prepared recipes are offered! Patients & caregivers welcome. Nutrition Peaceful Practices for Life Join us for this NEW series to bring calm into your life with instructor, Janet Oussaty. QI GONG TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Based on teachings of Classical Chinese Medicine, learn ways to help balance your energy and find harmony in yourself to gain health & wellbeing. MEDITATION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Make time for yourself and learn this practice for daily life. Make yourself comfortable by sitting in a chair, floor cushion, or lying on the floor. JOURNALING & SPIRITUALITY TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Join us for a combined session before the holidays in Journaling and Spirituality, This personal experience includes reflections, discussions and other practices that can bring us inner wisdom, guidance and companionship. Get to know yourself through writing. HOLIDAY POTLUCK THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Staff at CSCCNJ Please join CSCCNJ Staff and community members in a fun, relaxed and delicious Potluck luncheon. Bring your favorite holiday dish and a recipe to share with others. All are welcome! Social Connections HOPE RISING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 | 5:00 PM Parvathi Kumar, Yoga Instructor Welcome Winter during the Winter Solstice and join us as we perform a total of 108 guided Sun Salutations together. Community Events
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D E C E M B E R F E AT U R E D P R O G R A M SPreregistration is required for programs on this page. Space is limited! To register, call
908 658 5400 x0 or visit cancersupportcnj.org/registration.
Health & WellnessMINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lanie Kessler David, LCSW, MBSR Clinician Based on the principles developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, research shows that mindfulness skills, when combined with treatment and healthy living, reduce stress and improve quality of life. Please join Lanie in a facilitated experience for managing the stressors of daily life. Patients and Caregivers are welcome!REIKI CIRCLE **LIMITED SPACE**THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 | 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PMKristine O’Hare, Reiki MasterReiki, a spiritual healing energy, is a gentle process that enhances mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.EXPRESSIVE ARTS: WATERCOLOR PAINTING @ CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Billie Marie Aber, Instructor Participants will create beautiful watercolor greeting cards for all occasions or make a small painting to frame. No artistic experience is necessary.RESTORATIVE YOGA WITH GUIDED MEDITATION SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Anna Palma, Yoga Instructor from Essence Yoga With the full support of blankets and other props, rest in poses that gently stretch the body. With a guided meditation, we will fall into a deep level of relaxation.CREATURE COMFORT: PET THERAPY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Dogs & Their Humans, from Creature Comfort Pet Therapy Please stop by during this “visiting hour” to engage with teams of volunteers and their dogs.
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HOLIDAY BIZARRE 4 KIDS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Please join us for a FREE social event for children and their guardians. Kids will be able to “shop” for special items to create gift baskets for their parents at CSCCNJ’s Holiday Bizarre. All items that are chosen are already paid for (shh...our secret!), and parents will have the luxury to relax while their children are busy wrapping!
OPEN CLUBHOUSEWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMJesse Guzik, CCLS, Youth Program Coordinator at CSCCNJCalling all kids! Kids and teens ages 4-17 are invited to come to the Stepping Stone Clubhouse and hang out with peers who are also touched by cancer. We ask that parents stay on site and are encouraged to spend time in the main house with other caregivers who may be coping with similar challenges.
“C.H.E.F.S.” COOKING, HEALTHY EATING & FOOD STRATEGIES FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PMJulie Harrington, RDN, CPC & Susan Stimpson, RD and Personal Chef Gain knowledge, confidence and skills through an evidence-based lecture and cooking demonstrations. Sampling of prepared recipes are offered! Patients & caregivers welcome.
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Peaceful Practices for LifeJoin us for this NEW series to bring calm into
your life with instructor, Janet Oussaty.QI GONG TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Based on teachings of Classical Chinese Medicine, learn ways to help balance your energy and find harmony in yourself to gain health & wellbeing.MEDITATION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Make time for yourself and learn this practice for daily life. Make yourself comfortable by sitting in a chair, floor cushion, or lying on the floor.JOURNALING & SPIRITUALITY TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Join us for a combined session before the holidays in Journaling and Spirituality, This personal experience includes reflections, discussions and other practices that can bring us inner wisdom, guidance and companionship. Get to know yourself through writing.
HOLIDAY POTLUCKTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PMStaff at CSCCNJ Please join CSCCNJ Staff and community members in a fun, relaxed and delicious Potluck luncheon. Bring your favorite holiday dish and a recipe to share with others. All are welcome!
Social Connections
HOPE RISINGFRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 | 5:00 PM Parvathi Kumar, Yoga InstructorWelcome Winter during the Winter Solstice and join us as we perform a total of 108 guided Sun Salutations together.
Community Events
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Wellness Workout @SCC10:00 am - 11:00 amGynecological Cancer Support Group12:00 pm - 1:30 pmWellness Workout6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
4Zumba10:00 am - 11:00 amPeaceful Practices: Qi Gong11:00 am - 12:00 pmMen’s Cancer Support Group@SCC11:00 am - 12:30 pmMindfulness Based Stress Reduction 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmBereavement Support Group5:30 pm - 7:00 pmYoga6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
5Wellness Workout @SCC10:00 am - 11:00 amHatha Yoga10:00 am - 11:00 amT’ai Chi Chih 11:30 am - 12:30 pmFamily & Friends Support Group11:30 am - 1:00 pmAdvanced Breast Cancer Support Group11:30 am - 1:30 pm
6Living with Advanced Cancer Support Group11:00 am - 12:30 pmReiki Circle12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Somerset Miracle Voice Club: Laryngectomy Group1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Holiday Bizarre 4 Kids5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
7Jin Shin Jyutsu10:00 am - 11:30 amExpressive Arts: Watercolor Painting 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmQuilting1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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10Wellness Workout @SCC10:00 am - 11:00 amExpressive Arts: Scrapbooking11:00 am - 12:30 pm Wellness Workout6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
11Peaceful Practices: Meditation11:00 am - 12:00 pm Zumba5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Yoga6:30 pm - 7:30 pmGynecological Cancer Support Group @RCINJ7:00 pm - 8:30 pmSinging Bowls7:45 pm - 8:30 pm
12Wellness Workout @SCC10:00 am - 11:00 amBlissful Breathing10:00 am - 11:00 amT’ai Chi Chih 11:30 am - 12:30 pmFamily & Friends Support Group @SCC 11:30 am - 1:00 pmReiki Circle5:30 pm - 7:00 pmMen’s Cancer Support Group@SCC6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
13Living with Advanced Cancer Support Group11:00 am - 12:30 pmBereavement Support Group11:00 am - 12:30 pmCreature Comfort: Pet Therapy12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
14“C.H.E.F.S.” Cooking, Healthy Eating, & Food Strategies 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
15Restorative Yoga with Guided Meditation10:00 am - 11:30 am
17Wellness Workout @SCC10:00 am - 11:00 amGynecological Cancer Support Group12:00 pm - 1:30 pmWellness Workout6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
18Zumba10:00 am - 11:00 amPeaceful Practices: Journaling & Spirituality 11:00 am - 12:30 pmBereavement Support Group5:30 pm - 7:00 pmYoga6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
19Wellness Workout @SCC10:00 am - 11:00 amHatha Yoga10:00 am - 11:00 amT’ai Chi Chih 11:30 am - 12:30 pmFamily & Friends Support Group11:30 am - 1:00 pmAdvanced Breast Cancer Support Group11:30 am - 1:30 pm Open Clubhouse5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
20Living with Advanced Cancer Support Group11:00 am - 12:30 pm Holiday Pot Luck 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
21Jin Shin Jyutsu10:00 am - 11:30 am Quilting1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Join us for a NEW series: Peaceful Practices for Life!Looking for programs to help you de-stress and find your calm?
Join Janet Oussaty, trained in holistic practices, for the following:Qi Gong
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MeditationNov. 20 Dec. 11
JournalingNov. 13
SpiritualityNov. 27
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