Program Schedule Spring/Summer 2017

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1 Program Schedule Spring/Summer 2017 No one has to face cancer alone. Wellspring Calgary offers programs, resources and services for people living with cancer and their significant caregivers. Membership is free of charge and no referral is necessary.

2 Speakers Wellspring Carma House 1404 Home Rd NW Retirement Planning with Cancer: Life Transitions and Financial Impact Speaker: Maurice Walch, Financial Consultant B.Comm., CFP, CLU Tuesday, May 2 from 6:30-8:30 pm Precision Cancer Treatment: From Targeting Cancer to Immune Therapy Speaker: Dr. Sunil Verma, TBCC Medical Director Tuesday, May 23 from 7:00-9:00 pm Digital Film Screening: Wellspring Member-made Stories of Resilience Speaker: Mike Lang, Film Producer, Ph.D., Nursing Friday, May 26 from 7:00-9:00 pm Legal and Employment Matters Legal and HR specialists outline the impact an absence from work can have on employment relationships and clarify your legal rights. Speakers: Silvia Henning & Christin Elawny Wednesday, Jun. 14 from 6:30-8:30 pm Cancer and Exercise: Dragon Boat Paddling is Medicine Speaker: Don Mackenzie, MD, Ph.D., Professor and Director, Division of Sports Medicine, UBC Tuesday, Jun. 20 from 7:00-9:00 pm Cancer and How To Get Your Immune System Working: New Research and Practice Speaker: Dr. Paul Kubes, Director, Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases / Canada Research Chair in Leukocyte Recruitment in Inflammatory Disease Thursday, Jun. 22 from 7:00-9:00 pm Depression and Fatigue Speaker: Laura Labelle, Ph.D., R.Psych. Thursday, Aug. 10 from 6:30-8:00 pm House Music Concert Jake Peters on Ukulele Friday, Aug. 11 from 7:00-9:00 pm Speakers Wellspring Fountain Court #120, Ave SE Living Well With Cancer Ikigai, relates to a sense of purpose and joy of living, the essence of this slideshow and discussion with music to follow. Speaker: Trudy Boyle: Meaningful Life Educator Friday, Jun. 9 from 7:00-8:30 pm Also see Living Well With Cancer Weekend Retreat Jun. 10/11. Understanding the Experience of Grief Speaker: AHS Grief Support Program Bereavement Educator Tuesday, Jul. 25 from 7:00-9:00 pm Imagine Citizen Initiative: Who is on my health care team? Who does what? How does this all work together? Speakers: Judy Birdsell, Ph.D., Co-Chair, IMAGINE Citizens Collaborating for Health and John Cuthbertson, Caregiver Tuesday, Jun. 27 from 7:00-9:00 pm House Music: Go Ask Earl: Bluegrass Brad Lindberg, Jack Loree, Keith Uyeno and Carolin McBrien Friday, Jul. 28 from 7:00-9:00 pm Speakers South Health Campus Wellness Centre 4448 Front St SE Food & Nutrition: Cancer Treatment Recovery for People with Eating Challenges Speaker: Jennifer Black, RD Lecture: Wed., May 10 from 5:30-7:30 pm Cooking: Wed., May 17 from 5:30-7:30 pm Sleep Well Tonight Speaker: Chris Carruthers, Ph.D. Thursday, May 18 from 6:30-8:00 pm Speaker Series generously supported by: 2 3

3 Drop Ins (Register anytime) Drop Ins (Register anytime) 4 Artist Trading Cards Wednesdays, May 17, Jun. 28, Jul. 26, Aug. 23 from 6:30-8:30 pm at Carma House NW Campfire Classics Music Jam Fridays, May 5 - Aug. 25 from 12:00-1:00 pm at Carma House NW Exercise and Educate Yourself (PAR-Q+ required) Mondays, May 1 - Jul. 31 (no classes May 22, Jul. 3) from 6:30-7:30 pm at Carma House NW OR Tuesdays, May 2 - Aug. 22 from 6:00-7:00 pm at Fountain Court SE OR Wednesdays, May 3 - Aug. 23 from 6:30-7:30 pm at Carma House NW OR Sat., May 6 - Aug. 26 (no classes May 20, Jul. 1, Aug. 5) from 9:00 10:00 am at Carma House NW Knitting: The Afghan Project Knit at Wellspring or at home. Mon., May 1 - Aug. 14 (no classes May 22, Jul. 3, Aug. 7) from 7:00-8:00 pm at Carma House NW Laughter Yoga: Laugh Until It Helps Wednesdays, May 3, Jun. 7, Jul. 5, Aug. 2 from 10:00-11:00 am at Carma House NW AND/OR Sat., May 13, Jun. 10, Jul. 8, Aug. 12 from 10:00-11:00 am at Fountain Court SE Family/youth friendly with youth authorization form. Men s Group Wednesdays, May 31, Jun. 28 from 7:00-9:00 pm at Carma House NW Open Art Studio: BYO Art Projects Mon., May 1 - Aug. 28 (no classes May 22, Jul. 3, Aug. 7) from 12:30-2:30 pm at Fountain Court SE AND/OR Thursdays, May 4 - Aug. 24 from 12:30-3:30 pm at Carma House NW Supportive Conversation: Food for Thought Tuesdays, May 2 - Aug. 22 from 1:30-3:00 pm at Carma House NW AND Wednesdays, May 3 - Aug. 23 from 1:00-2:30 pm at Fountain Court SE Thursdays with Bob: (Open to the public) Reflection on Grief and Loss Thurs., May 4 - The Hope of Spring Thurs., Jun. 1 - Summoning Courage to Endure Thurs., Jul. 6 - The Value of Rest from 3:00-4:30 pm at Carma House NW Visualization, Relaxation and Mindfulness Thursdays, May 4 - Aug. 17 from 1:15-2:45 pm at Carma House NW OR Thursdays, May 4 - Aug. 17 from 7:00-8:30 pm at Fountain Court SE 5 Yoga: For Harmony: Meditative Pace Fridays, May 5 - Jun. 30 from 1:00-2:15 pm at Carma House NW AND/OR Fridays, May 5 - Aug. 18 from 10:30-11:45 am at Fountain Court SE Yoga: For Well-Being: Meditative Pace Tuesdays, May 2 - Aug. 15 from 5:30-7:00 pm at Carma House NW OR Thursdays, May 4 - Jun. 29 from 5:00-6:30 pm at Carma House NW Yoga: Restorative: Deep Rest and Meditation Mondays, May 1 - Aug. 21 (no classes May 22, Jul. 3, Aug. 7) from 11:15 am - 12:30 pm at Carma House NW Educational Brain Fog Thursdays, Apr Jun. 15 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Location TBA OR Wednesdays, Jun. 7 - Jul. 26 from 10:00-11:30 am Location TBA Healing Journey 1: Coping with Cancer Stress Thursdays, May 18, 25, Jun. 1, 8 from 1:00-2:30 pm at Fountain Court SE Healing Journey 2: Skills for Healing Mondays, May 8, 15, 29, Jun. 5, 12, 19, 26, Jul. 10 (no classes May 22, Jul. 3) from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm at Carma House NW Healing Journey 3: Steps to Spiritual Healing Wednesdays, May 10, 17, 24, 31, Jun. 7, 14, 21, 28 from 1:00-3:00 pm Location TBA Resumes and Interviews Wednesdays, Jul. 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2 Also see Legal and Employment/Money Matters. Returning to Work Tuesdays, May 16, 23, 30, Jun. 6, 13, 20, 27, Jul. 4 from 9:30-11:30 am at Carma House NW Also see Legal and Employment/Money Matters. Location TBA: Given enough registrants, we will offer programs at both North and South locations. We may need to blend classes if registration warrants.

4 Movement & Meditation Movement & Meditation Drumming Saturdays, May 6 - Jun. 17 (no class May 20) OR Saturdays, Jul. 8, 15, 22, 29 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Fountain Court SE Exercise and Educate Yourself (PAR-Q+ required) Mondays, May 1 - Jul. 31 (no classes May 22, Jul. 3) from 6:30-7:30 pm at Carma House NW OR Tuesdays, May 2 - Aug. 22 from 6:00-7:00 pm at Fountain Court SE OR Wednesdays, May 3 - Aug. 23 from 6:30-7:30 pm at Carma House NW OR Sat., May 6 - Aug. 26 (no classes May 20, Jul. 1, Aug. 5) from 9:00-10:00 am at Carma House NW Healthy Steps (PAR-Q+ required) Tuesdays, May 2 - Aug. 15 from 9:30-10:30 am at Carma House NW OR Wednesdays, May 3 - Aug :30 am - 12:30 pm at Fountain Court SE OR Thursdays, May 4 - Aug. 17 from 3:00-4:00 pm at Carma House NW irest Meditation Thursdays, May 4 Jun. 22 AND/OR Thursdays, Jul. 6 Aug. 24 Laughter Yoga: Laugh Until It Helps (Drop In) Wednesdays, May 3, Jun. 7, Jul. 5, Aug. 2 from 10:00-11:00 am at Carma House NW AND/OR Sat., May 13, Jun. 10, Jul. 8, Aug. 12 from 10:00-11:00 am at Fountain Court SE Tai Chi Workshop: High River Saturdays, Jun. 17, Aug. 19 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at High River United Church Visualization, Relaxation, Mindfulness (Drop In) Thursdays, May 4 - Aug. 17 from 1:15-2:45 pm at Carma House NW OR Thursdays, May 4 - Aug. 17 from 7:00-8:30 pm at Fountain Court SE Yoga: For Harmony: Meditative Pace (Drop In) Fridays, May 5 - Jun. 30 from 1:00-2:15 pm at Carma House NW AND/OR Fridays, May 5 - Aug. 18 from 10:30-11:45 am at Fountain Court SE Yoga: For Well-Being: Meditative Pace (Drop In) Tuesdays, May 2 - Aug. 15 from 5:30-7:00 pm at Carma House NW OR Thursdays, May 4 - Jun. 29 from 5:00-6:30 pm at Carma House NW Yoga: Functional: More Active Pose Changes 8-week commitment (pre-registration required) Tuesdays, May 2 - Jun :00 am - 12:15 pm at Fountain Court SE OR Wednesdays, May 3 - Jun. 21 from 11:30 am - 12:45 pm at Carma House NW Yoga: Restorative: Deep Rest/Meditation (Drop In) Mon., May 1 - Aug. 21 (no classes May 22, Jul. 3, Aug. 7) from 11:15 am - 12:30 pm at Carma House NW PAR-Q+ / PARmedX 6 Moves in Rhythm (PAR-Q+ required) Thursdays, May 4 - Jun. 22 from 6:45-7:45 pm at Carma House NW AND/OR Thursdays, Jun Aug. 17 from 6:45-7:45 pm at Carma House NW Qigong: Spring Forest More experienced: Wed., May 3 - Jun. 21 from 10:00-11:00 am at Carma House NW OR Less experienced: Wed., May 3 - Jun. 21 from 11:15 am - 12:15 pm at Carma House NW OR All levels: Thursdays, Jul. 6 - Aug. 24 from 2:00 3:00 pm at Fountain Court SE Tai Chi More experienced: Tues., May 9 - Jun. 27 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NW OR Less experienced: Tues., May 9 - Jun. 27 from 12:15-1:15 pm at Carma House NW OR All levels: Wed., May 10 - Jun. 21 from 10:00-11:00 am at Fountain Court SE 7 PAR-Q+, PARmedX Physical Activity Readiness Forms required (diagnosed with cancer and/or caregiver) for: Cancervive, Exercise & Educate, Healthy Steps, Moves in Rhythm, YA Boot Camp and Mindful Mountain Hiking. Complete forms EARLY in the event you need to connect with a CEP (Certified Exercise Physiologist). Get forms or instructions at either Wellspring location or go to If you have been diagnosed with cancer you must fill in the entire form. Caregivers who answer NO to the first 7 questions (section 1), are clear to exercise after signing the declaration. If you answer YES to any of the questions in section 1 and/or 2 consult a CEP (Certified Exercise Physiologist) at the Thrive Lab (U of C) or your doctor. The CEP may give clearance over the phone, or in person, OR may recommend a physician review a PARmedX form. Forms must be handed in to Wellspring at least one week prior to start of class.

5 8 Outdoor & Fitness Bird Strolls: Use All Your Senses Tuesdays, May 23 - Jun. 27 (no class June 6) from 6:30-8:30 pm at Carma House NW First session at Carma House, others at Calgary Parks. Fly Fishing: Beneath the Surface Saturdays, May 6 - Jun. 24 (no class May 20) from 10:00-11:30 am at Carma House NW Field Trip: Saturday, Jul. 8, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Family/youth friendly with youth authorization form. Mindful Mountain Hiking (PAR-Q+ required) Registration opens 1 month prior to each hike. Register for 1 hike only. Full day. See website. Orientation: Wednesday, Jun. 7 from 7:00-9:00 pm at Carma House NW Hike: Wednesday, Jul. 12 at Ranger Summit Hike: Wednesday, Jul. 19 at Powderface Ridge Hike: Wednesday, Aug. 2 at Sunshine Meadow Pole Walking Mondays, May 29 - Jun. 19 AND/OR Fridays, Jun. 16 and Aug. 25 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Fish Creek Park Money Matters Money Matters: One-on-one appointments Call Meghan Holub, MSW Monday to Thursday at ext 312 (Carma House NW), OR Fridays at ext 1006 (Fountain Court SE). Members can access expert advice through our clinics. All clinics have eligibility criteria and are comprised of individual appointments. Financial Advice Clinics (NW and SE) Long Term Disability (LTD) & Employment Law Seasonal Income Tax Clinic Wills Clinic...and anonymous donors. Thank you again for giving hope and information. Wellspring Member 9 Young Adult Young Adult Programs (18 to 39-ish) youngadult@wellspringcalgary.ca OR contact Young Adult Cancer Canada at localifecalgary@youngadultcancer.ca OR Young Adult BBQ & Bonfire Night Friday, Jul. 14 from 5:00-9:00 pm at Carma House NW Young Adult Board Game Night (Drop In) Fridays, May 19, Jun. 16, Jul. 21, Aug. 18 from 6:30-9:00 pm at Fountain Court SE Family/youth friendly with youth authorization form. Young Adult Bootcamp (PAR-Q+ required) Tuesdays, May 2 - Jul. 25 from 7:15-8:00 pm at Fountain Court SE Young Adult Food & Nutrition: Beans, Peas, Lentils and Grains Lecture: Wed., Jul. 26 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Carma House NW Hands On: Wed., Aug. 2 from 1:00-4:00 pm at Cookbook Co. ( Ave SW) Young Adult Intro to Improv Wednesday, Jun. 7, 14, 21, 28 from 6:30-8:30 pm at Fountain Court SE Young Adult Yoga Thursdays, May 4 - Jun. 22 from 5:30-6:45 pm at Fountain Court SE Sample Wellspring s Energy Sessions Wellspring Calgary offers three one-on-one holistic energy sessions (Healing Touch, Reiki and Therapeutic Touch) provided by certified practioners who volunteer their time. These energy sessions promote wellness and reduce anxiety, tension and stress. Members can sample each of the three modalities once. Participants are fully clothed in each of these minute sessions. Energy sessions are non-touch, or with light touch (applied with permission), and acccompanied by soft lighting and soothing music. Certified practitioners volunteer their time to provide these sessions. Call to register.

6 Expressive Arts Expressive Arts Creative Journaling: (visuals and writing) Watercolour Creative Journaling: Intro for CJ Beginners Mondays, Aug. 14, 21, 28 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fountain Court SE OR Thursdays, Aug. 17, 24, 31 Watercolour: All Things Watercolour Thursdays, May 25, Jun. 1, 8, 15 OR Fridays, Jul. 7, 14, 21, 28 Creative Journaling: The Journal Journey Mondays, May 1, 8, 15, 29 (no class May 22) OR Saturdays, May 6, 13, 27, Jun. 3 (no class May 20) OR Thursdays, Jun. 1, 8, 15, 22 Art Mix: (multi-week programs) Watercolour: Beginner s Brush For beginners only - no experience necessary. Mondays, Jun. 26, Jul. 10, 17 (no class Jul. 3) OR Thursdays, Jun. 29, Jul. 6, 13, 20 Watercolour for Fun Thursdays, May 4, 11, Art Mix: Art Assortment Explore a different medium each week. Fridays, May 5, 12, 19, 26 OR Saturdays, Jun. 3, 10, 17, 24 Art Mix: Artist Trading Cards Mondays, Jun. 5, 12, 19 OR Saturdays, Jun. 10, 24, Jul. 8, 15 (no classes Jun. 17, Jul. 1) Art Mix: Chinese Brush Fridays, Jun. 2, 9, 16, 23 Art Mix: Kaleidoscope Journal Wednesdays, Jul. 19, 26, Aug. 2, 9 OR Thursdays, Jul. 27, Aug. 3, 10 Art Mix: Photography for the Creative Bring your own camera. Tuesdays, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Carma House NW Intro to Improv Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 24, 31 (no class May 17) from 6:30-8:30 pm at Carma House NW Writing With Purpose Thursdays, Jun. 1, 8, 15, 22 from 6:30-8:30 pm at Fountain Court SE OR Wednesdays, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 30 (no class Aug. 23) from 6:30-8:30 pm at Carma House NW 11 Artshops: (single day workshops) Artshop: Getting Close to Your Photography Shooting day. Get in close. BYO camera/phone. Sunday, Jul. 23 from 1:00-4:00 pm at Carma House NW Artshop: Intro to Kalimba Saturday, Jul. 15 OR Saturday, Aug. 12 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Fountatin Court SE Artshop: Layered Papers and Mixed Media Saturday, Jun. 17 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Carma House NW Artshop: Monoline and Colour Card Making Saturday, Jul. 22 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Carma House NW Artshop: Music is My Therapy Wednesday, Jun. 21 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Carma House NW Artshop: Painting in a Day Tuesday, Jun. 27 OR Tuesday, Aug :00 am - 4:00 pm at Fountain Court SE OR Saturday, Jul. 29 OR Saturday, Aug. 12 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Carma House NW Ukulele: Post Beginner Fridays, May 5, Jun. 2 from 1:00-2:15 pm at Carma House NW AND/OR Tues., May 16, 23, 30, Jun. 6, 13, 20 from 1:00-2:00 pm at Fountain Court SE

7 Expressive Arts Caregiving & Self Care 12 Gardening Hands On Ecofriendly Pesticide Free Fridays, Jun. 2, 9 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fountain Court SE OR Wednesdays, Jun. 7, 14 from 1:30-3:30 pm at Carma House NW Indoor Herbal Gardens Make Your Own Herbal Vinegar Friday, Aug. 18 OR Tuesday, Aug. 22 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fountain Court SE Regrow Your Vegetables Saturday, May 13 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Fountain Court SE OR Saturday, May 27 Water Wise Plants and Grasses Tuesday, Jul. 4 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fountain Court SE OR Wednesday, Jul. 12 from 1:30-3:30 pm at Carma House NW Wellspring Community Garden (Drop In) Saturdays, Jun Sep. 9 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NW Wellspring Community Garden Start-up & Willow Build - Little Library Saturday, Jun. 17 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at Carma House NW Caregiving & Self Care Advanced Cancer Support: Living with Uncertainty and Intention How do I live well knowing that I have an illness that at some point will likely end my life? How do I talk about this reality with people in my life? How do I make the most out of every day? What needs to happen now...next? What resources are available to assist me and my loved ones? This program nurtures a sense of belonging with others facing these difficult realities, sharing stories, tears and laughter, and gaining courage and wisdom. Ongoing registration. Mondays, May 1 - Jun. 26, then Jul. 17, Aug. 14 (no class May 22) from 1:30-3:00 pm at Carma House NW 13 For Caregivers Only Friday, May 26 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Fountain Court SE Caregiving Support: Finding Sanctuary Thursdays, Jun. 8, 22, Jul. 20, Aug. 24 from 7:00 9:00 pm at Carma House NW Book Discussion: Ultimate Road Trip - Are We There yet? The Four Agreements; A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz. Tuesdays, May 2, 16, 30, Jun. 13, 27 from 6:30-8:30 pm at Carma House NW Chaplain in Residence Thursdays from 1:30-3:30 pm at Carma House NW (Call to book an appointment) Food & Nutrition: For Cancer Treatment Recovery and People with Eating Challenges Lecture: Wed., May 10 from 5:30-7:30 pm Cooking: Wed., May 17 from 5:30-7:30 pm Both at South Health Campus Wellness Centre (4448 Front St SE) Food & Nutrition: Beans, Peas, Lentils & Grains Lecture: Wednesday, Jul. 12 Hands On: Wed., Jul. 19 from 1:00-4:00 pm at Cookbook Co. ( Ave SW) Leighton Centre Meditation Retreat Monday, Jun. 26 from 1:00-4:00 pm in the Alberta Foothills at Leighton Centre (1 hour drive from Wellspring Carma House) Living Well With Cancer Retreat: A Fundamental Change of Heart Saturday, Jun. 10 and Sunday, Jun :00 am - 3:00 pm at Fountain Court SE Also see Living Well With Cancer Speaker Jun. 9 Take Charge: Build Your Personal Action Plan Tues., May 9, 16, 23, 30 group follow up Jun. 27 from 1:30-3:00 pm at Fountain Court SE Thursdays with Bob: (Open to the public) Reflection on Grief and Loss Thurs., May 4 - The Hope of Spring Thurs., Jun. 1 - Summoning Courage to Endure Thurs., Jul. 6 - The Value of Rest from 3:00-4:30 pm at Carma House NW

8 Program Schedule Wellspring North Carma House NW Home Rd NW May 1 Yoga: Restorative (Drop In) 11:15 am May 1 Advanced Cancer Support 1:30 pm May 1 Exercise and Educate (Drop In) 6:30 pm May 1 Knitting: Afghan Project (Drop In) 7:00 pm May 2 Healthy Steps 9:30 am May 2 Supportive Conversations (Drop In) 1:30 pm May 2 Yoga: For Well-Being (Drop In) 5:30 pm May 2 Book Discussion: Four Agreements 6:30 pm May 2 Retirement Planning (Speaker) 6:30 pm May 3 Laughter Yoga (Drop In) 10:00 am May 3 Qigong: More Experienced 10:00 am May 3 Qigong: Less Experienced 11:15 am May 3 Yoga: Functional: More Active 11:30 am May 3 Exercise and Educate (Drop In) 6:30 pm May 3 Intro to Improv 6:30 pm May 4 irest Meditation 10:00 am May 4 Watercolour for Fun 10:00 am May 4 Open Art Studio: BYO Art (Drop In) 12:30 pm May 4 Visualization, Relaxation (Drop In) 1:15 pm May 4 Thursdays with Bob (Drop In) 3:00 pm May 4 Healthy Steps 3:00 pm May 4 Yoga: For Well-Being: Meditative 5:00 pm May 4 Moves in Rhythm 6:45 pm May 5 Art Mix: Art Assortment 10:00 am May 5 Campfire Classics Music Jam 12:00 pm May 5 Ukulele: Post Beginner 1:00 pm May 5 Yoga: For Harmony (Drop In) 1:00 pm May 6 Exercise and Educate (Drop In) 9:00 am May 6 Fly Fishing: Beneath the Surface 10:00 am May 6 Creative Journaling: The Journey 10:00 am May 6 Drumming 1:00 pm May 8 Healing Journey 2: Skills 10:30 am May 9 Tai Chi: More Experienced 11:00 am May 9 Tai Chi: Less Experienced 12:15 pm May 16 Returning to Work 9:30 am May 17 Artist Trading Cards (Drop In) 6:30 pm May 23 Bird Strolls: Use All Your Senses 6:30 pm May 23 Precision Cancer Treatm. (Speaker) 7:00 pm May 26 Digital Film Screening (Speaker) 7:00 pm May 27 Gardening: Regrow Vegetables 1:00 pm May 29 Pole Walking 1:00 pm May 31 Men s Group (Drop In) 7:00 pm 14 Jun 1 Creative Journaling: The Journey 10:00 am Jun 1 Thursdays with Bob (Drop In) 3:00 pm Jun 2 Art Mix: Chinese Brush 10:00 am Jun 2 Ukulele: Post Beginner 1:00 pm Jun 7 Laughter Yoga (Drop In) 10:00 am Jun 7 Gardening: Ecofriendly 1:30 pm Jun 7 Mindful Mountain Hiking: Orient. 7:00 pm Jun 8 Caregiving Support: Sanctuary 7:00 pm Jun 10 Art Mix: Trading Cards 10:00 am Jun 14 Legal and Employment (Speaker) 6:30 pm Jun 17 Artshop: Layered Papers 10:00 am Jun 17 Garden Start-up & Willow Build 10:00 am Jun 20 Cancer and Exercise (Speaker) 7:00 pm Jun 21 Artshop: Music is My Therapy 10:00 am Jun 22 Immune System Working (Speaker) 7:00 pm Jun 24 Community Garden (Drop In) 10:00 am Jun 28 Artist Trading Cards (Drop In) 6:30 pm Jun 28 Men s Group (Drop In) 7:00 pm Jun 29 Watercolour: Beginner s Brush 10:00 am Jun 29 Moves in Rhythm 6:45 pm Jul 5 Laughter Yoga (Drop In) 10:00 am Jul 6 Thursdays with Bob (Drop In) 3:00 pm Jul 7 Watercolour: Things Watercolour 10:00 am Jul 12 Resumes and Interviews 1:00 pm Jul 12 Food and Nutrition: Beans, Peas 1:00 pm Jul 12 Gardening: Water Wise-Plants 1:30 pm Jul 14 Young Adult BBQ & Bonfire 5:00 pm Jul 15 Artshop: Intro to Kalimba 1:00 pm Jul 22 Artshop: Monoline & Colour Card 10:00 am Jul 23 Artshop: Close to Photography 1:00 pm Jul 26 Young Adult: Food & Nutrition 1:00 pm Jul 26 Artist Trading Cards (Drop In) 6:30 pm Jul 27 Art Mix: Kaleidoscope Journal 10:00 am Jul 29 Artshop: Painting in a Day 10:00 am Aug 1 Art Mix: Photography for Creative 10:00 am Aug 2 Laughter Yoga (Drop In) 10:00 am Aug 2 Writing With Purpose 6:30 pm Aug 10 Depression and Fatigue (Speaker) 6:30 pm Aug 11 House Music Concert (Speaker) 7:00 pm Aug 12 Artshop: Painting in a Day 10:00 am Aug 17 Creative Journaling: Intro 10:00 am Aug 18 Gardening: Indoor Herbal Gardens 10:00 am Aug 23 Artist Trading Cards (Drop In) 6:30 pm Location TBA: Registration will determine location Apr 27 Brain Fog 10:30 am May 10 Healing Journey 3: Spiritual 1:00 pm Jun 7 Brain Fog 10:00 am Register online at by phone at or , in person at 1404 Home Rd NW or #120, Ave SE.

9 Program Schedule Wellspring South Fountain Court SE - #120, Ave SE May 1 Creative Journaling: The Journey 10:00 am May 1 Open Art Studio: BYO Art (Drop In) 12:30 pm May 2 Yoga: Functional: More Active 11:00 am May 2 Exercise and Educate (Drop In) 6:00 pm May 2 Young Adult Bootcamp 7:15 pm May 3 Healthy Steps 11:30 am May 3 Supportive Conversations (Drop In) 1:00 pm May 4 Young Adult Yoga 5:30 pm May 4 Visualization, Relaxation (Drop In) 7:00 pm May 5 Yoga: For Harmony (Drop In) 10:30 am May 9 Take Charge: Build Action Plan 1:30 pm May 10 Tai Chi: All Levels 10:00 am May 13 Laughter Yoga (Drop In) 10:00 am May 13 Gardening: Regrow Vegetables 1:00 pm May 16 Ukulele: Post Beginner 1:00 pm May 18 Healing Journey 1: Coping 1:00 pm May 19 Young Adult Board Game (Drop In) 6:30 pm May 25 Watercolour: Things Watercolour 10:00 am May 26 For Caregivers Only 10:00 am Jun 1 Writing With Purpose 6:30 pm Jun 2 Gardening: Ecofriendly 10:00 am Jun 3 Art Mix: Art Assortment 10:00 am Jun 5 Art Mix: Artist Trading Cards 10:00 am Jun 7 Young Adult Intro to Improv 6:30 pm Jun 9 Living Well With Cancer (Speaker) 7:00 pm Jun 10 Living Well With Cancer (Retreat) 10:00 am Jun 10 Laughter Yoga (Drop In) 10:00 am Jun 16 Young Adult Board Game (Drop In) 6:30 pm Jun 26 Watercolour: Beginner s Brush 10:00 am Jun 27 Artshop: Painting in a Day 10:00 am Jun 27 Imagine Citizen Initiative (Speaker) 7:00 pm Jul 4 Gardening: Water Wise-Plants 10:00 am Jul 6 irest Meditation 10:00 am Jul 6 Qigong: All Levels 2:00 pm Jul 8 Laughter Yoga (Drop In) 10:00 am Jul 8 Drumming 1:00 pm Jul 19 Art Mix: Kaleidoscope Journal 10:00 am Jul 21 Young Adult Board Game (Drop In) 6:30 pm Jul 25 Understanding Grief (Speaker) 7:00 pm Jul 28 House Music: Bluegrass (Speaker) 7:00 pm 16 Aug 12 Laughter Yoga (Drop In) 10:00 am Aug 12 Artshop: Intro to Kalimba 1:00 pm Aug 14 Creative Journaling: Intro 10:00 am Aug 18 Young Adult Board Game (Drop In) 6:30 pm Aug 22 Gardening: Indoor Herbal Gardens 10:00 am Aug 29 Artshop: Painting in a Day 10:00 am Program Schedule South Health Campus Wellness Centre Front St SE May 10 Food and Nutrition (Speaker) 5:30 pm May 17 Food and Nutrition (Cooking) 5:30 pm May 18 Sleep Well Tonight (Speaker) 6:30 pm Program Schedule Other Locations See descriptions for actual location details Jun 16 Pole Walking: Fish Creek Park 10:00 am Jun 17 Tai Chi Workshop: High River 9:00 am Jun 26 Leighton Centre Meditation Retreat 1:00 pm Jul 12 Mindful Hiking: Ranger Summit full day Jul 19 Mindful Hiking: Powderface Ridge full day Aug 2 Mindful Hiking: Sunshine Meadow full day Aug 25 Pole Walking: Fish Creek Park 10:00 am Register online at by phone at or , in person at 1404 Home Rd NW or #120, Ave SE.

10 18 External Groups Wellspring Calgary is pleased to offer meeting space for the following independently managed, cancer-related groups at Wellspring Carma House 1404 Home Rd NW (unless otherwise indicated in the description below). Bladder Cancer Support Group Call Susan at or Ben at Blood Cancer Support Group Call Lindsay or 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7:00-8:30 pm May 9, Jun. 13 (no meeting in July or August) Brain Tumor Support Group Call Crystal or 3rd Wednesday of month from 6:30-8:30 pm May 17, Jun. 21 (no meeting in July or August) Cancer Chic A hands-on workshop for women living with cancer. Learn about potentially harmful chemicals in your beauty regime, receive make-up tips and tricks, tie scarves, and get pumped about fitness during and after treatment. Enjoy a special Thriver gift bag full of fun, healthy goodies! To register please go online at ca/events/ or karla@cancerchic.ca Facilitators: Karla Laing & Thrive Lab Monday, May 1 from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NW OR Monday, Jul. 10 from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm at Fountain Court SE Cervical Cancer Support Group Becky at talkbtgroup@outlook.com 2nd Thursday of month from 6:30-8:00 pm Colorectal Cancer Support Group coloncancercalgary@gmail.com 2nd Wed. of the month from 10:00-11:30 am Head and Neck Cancer Support Group (AHS) guy.pelletier@albertahealthservices.ca 2nd Monday of the month from 5:30-7:00 pm Wellspring has helped me to better understand my cancer, feel less isolated, and live a more enriched life. Wellspring Member 19 External Groups Look Good Feel Better Manage appearance-related cancer side-effects in a friendly environment. Tips on skincare, makeup, wigs and hair alternatives. Complementary cosmetic kit. Caregivers welcome for tea and a tour. To register go online at or call First Tuesday of the month from 1:00-3:00 pm Ostomy Support Group Contact Patricia Cimmeck at or pvc@shaw.ca Tuesday, May 9 from 7:00-9:00 pm SAMPS: Southern Alberta Multiple Myeloma Support Call Phil at or sampswarriors@gmail.com Thursday, May 11 from 7:00-9:00 pm University of Calgary Yoga Thrive (12-week) Research-based therapeutic yoga for those diagnosed with cancer, on or off treatment, experiencing stiffness, pain, stress, fatigue or other side-effects. Classes designed to meet your (and your support person s) needs. Visit or call Active Living at Women s Interest Group Contact Becky at talkbtgroup@outlook.com Fridays, May 5 - Aug. 25 from 1:00-3:00 pm (no classes May 19, Jun. 30, Aug. 4) Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) / Localife Localife offers fun, casual, peer-led social events for young adults living with and beyond cancer. Connect with a community of people who get it! To participate you must have received a cancer diagnosis between the ages of 15 and 39 and you must currently be 18 to 39 years old. You may bring one supporter (aged 18-39). Contact Jenna or Matt at localifecalgary@youngadultcancer.ca or Production of this brochure is made possible in part by:

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