The Wellness Community Greater Columbus
10330 Sawmill Parkway, Suite 600
Powell, Ohio 43065
614-791-9510
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Cancer Care for the Whole Patient - A
Report from the Institute of Medicine
(IOM)
  Mindfulness Meditation Group
The practices of mindfulness and meditation have been shown to
have many health benefits.  Mark your calendar to join our group to
experience/learn simple practices that reduce stress and promote
a sense of well-being.  Prior meditation experience is not required.  
For additional information, please call 614.791.9510.

Facilitator: Julie Kusiak, PYT, CWE

Pre-Registration Dates       Upcoming Dates
Monday, March 8th               Tuesday, March 9th
Monday, March 22nd             Tuesday, March 23rd
Monday, April 12th                 Tuesday,.April 13th
Monday, April 26th                 Tuesday, April 27th

Each group will be held from 10:00am - 11:30am.



To register, call Cathy at 614-791-9510 or
cathy@wellnesscolumbus.org



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Upcoming Events and Programs
March 8th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Look Good, Feel Better
Offered 2nd Mondays, every other month
This program helps women with cancer improve their
self-image by providing hands-on beauty techniques to
combat the physical side effects of chemotherapy and
radiation. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society,
the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association and
the National Cosmetology Association, in partnership
with The Wellness Community.  Participants may bring
one female guest to assist them; registration is limited to
24 women (12 participant/friend pairings).


To register, contact the American Cancer Society at
1-888-227-6446 and press 0.  
A makeup kit valued at
over $300 will be given to each participant
(limit one kit
per person).

Our Healthy Living:  Cooking for Wellness program
is presented in partnership with Giant Eagle, Dublin
AM Rotary and Mount Carmel.

Healthy Living: Cooking for
Wellness
Healthy Living, Cooking and Nutrition Program

March 18th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pack with Pizzazz!
Learn how to prepare wholesome, satisfying lunches
you can pack and take with you to lunch, on roadtrips,
or to our own Brown Bag Book Club!

April 15th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meatless Magic
Create vegetarian meals that are nutritionally dense
and full of flavor.


To register for either program, contact Cathy at
614.791.9510 or cathy@wellnesscolumbus.org.


To register, call Cathy at 614-791-9510 or
cathy@wellnesscolumbus.org

  Spirituality
Bring your own lunch. All materials provided.

Thursday, March 11th, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Dr. Emoto's Water Crystals, presented by Certified Instructor Cindy
Payne.  Learn about Dr. Emoto's findings that human vibrational
energy, thoughts, words, and music affect the molecular structure of
water and join us to take a deeper look at ourselves through water's
mirror.  Cindy will use her study of Dr. Emoto to help us "clean up"
our inner thoughts in order to see ourselves more clearly.

Thursday, April 8th, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Shamanic Journey, presented by Certified Instructor Linda Desper.
Come with an open minde to discover the infinite possibilities of
healing through the magic of imagination.  According to Michael
Harner, a "shaman" is someone who makes journeys to
non-ordinary reality in an altered state of consciousness.  We'll
provide a safe environment for you to journey within, assisted by
native drumming.

To register for either program, contact Cathy at 614.791.9510 or
cathy@wellnesscolumbus.org.

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Express Yourself! Art Therapy for
Adults


Now Every Month on 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm
At Riverside Hospital Health Services (500 Thomas Lane, Suite 3A)
Participants will receive FREE PARKING in attached garage.

March 16th
Create a good luck charm using wood, wire, and fabric.

April 20th
Make a mandala and learn the meditative benefits of creating this
circular artform.

To register for either program, contact Cathy at 614.791.9510 or
cathy@wellnesscolumbus.org.


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Grief and Loss Wellness Support
Group
at TWC

Tuesdays, March 2nd - April 6th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

This soothing, comforting group provides a safe environment for
connecting to others who are dealing with the loss of a loved one.  
Share stories, express feelings, receive support and learn the many
different aspects of grief, awhile working through the healing
process  A brief "Welcome to Wellness" interview is required before
joining the group.

*To register, contact Cathy at 614.791.9510 or
cathy@wellnesscolumbus.org.



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