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What's Happening in the Cancer Support Community

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Cooking and nutrition for adults, families and children, exercise and stress management programs.

Connections for Caregivers of Children — 3rd and 4th Wednesdays at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ohio (711 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus 43205). Learn simple ways to maintain your well-being as you care for your child. Call RMDH at 614.227.3775 for more information.

Cooking for Wellness — November 16th and December 21st, 1:00 —2:00 pm.

Coping During Stressful Times — November 23rd, 6:00 — 7:00 pm.

Cooking at Gladden 183 Hawkes Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43223) — 4th Mondays (SPECIAL TIME 4:30 — 7 pm!) November 28th — Cooking Healthy Appetizers and Dessert for the Annual Seniors Dinner; December 5th — Winter Festivities (Special Date). Gladden Community House provides essential support for the families in Franklinton and surrounding neighborhoods. Made possible with generous support from Giant Eagle, Bob Evans Farms, Inc. and The Columbus Foundation.

Creative Family Connections — Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm, twice a month, at YMCA of Central Ohio/Hilltop (2879 Valleyview Drive, Columbus 43204). Art provides a way for families to express feelings they can't put into words, fostering greater self-awareness and promoting better decisions about health and survivorship. All materials provided. Adults and children ages 6 and up are welcome. November 15th and 22nd and December 6th and 20th RSVP to YMCA at 614.276.8224.

Express Yourself! Art Therapy — 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 am — 12:00 pm at Riverside Methodist Hospital Health Services, 500 Thomas Lane, Suite 3A. All materials provided. November 15th, Altered Books: Explore old books as they are recycled into new works of art using paint, collage, beads and found objects. December 20th, Ornament: Using photos, collage, and paint to create your unique holiday ornament. Instructor: Jennifer Quinn. RSVP

Family Fun in the Kitchen with Chef "A" — 2nd Mondays, 5:00 — 6:30 pm. For children ages 6 and up. Space is limited to 12 children and the adults who love them. November 14th — Thanksgiving Time; December 12th — Winter Festivities. Chef: Adrienne Novak. RSVP

Healthy Living: Cooking for Wellness — 3rd Thursdays, 6:00 — 8:00 pm. November Class TBA — The Taste Is In the Details: Elegant and Versatile Holiday Sides NO DECEMBER CLASS. Space is limited; RSVP to 614.791.9510. Presenters: Executive Chef Bryan Loveless and Registered Dietitian Jennifer Sheets.

Healthy Living: Cooking for Wellness at Market District — 4th Thursdays, 6:00 pm (Giant Eagle Market District, 3061 Kingsdale Center, Upper Arlington 43221). November 17th (SPECIAL DATE) Holidays! RSVP November 15th; December 29th (SPECIAL DATE) — New Year's Resolution! RSVP December 27th.

Managing the Journey — 2nd Thursdays, 12:00 — 1:30pm (following Zhineng Qigong). November 10th —Separate Paths, Shared Journey Screenings; December 8th — Winter Solstice. Bring your own lunch. Facilitator: Debra Weisenburger-Lipetz.

Mindfulness Meditation — 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 10:00 — 11:30am. November 8th and 22nd; December 13th. Calm mind and body with focused attention to reduce stress and promote a sense of well-being. Instructor: Julie Kusiak.

Tai Chi — Thursdays, 6:00 — 7:00 pm. This Chinese system of slow and meditative physical exercise is designed for relaxation, balance and health. All experience levels welcome. Instructor: Dan Lucas

Weekly Walk with a Doc — Every Saturday morning at several locations. Lace up your shoes and join us for some fresh air, fun and fitness. www.walkwithadoc.org lists times, locations and updates.

Weekly Adult Yoga — Mondays 11:00 am — 12:00 pm; Wednesdays 4:00 — 5:00pm; Saturdays 9:30 —10:30 am. Gentle exercise, breathing and meditation helps improve alignment and blood flow, reduces stress and induces relaxation. Instructor: Abby Dorn.

Weekly Teen Yoga Class — YMCA Hilltop (2879 Valleyview Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43204) Mondays 3:00 — 4:00 pm. Instructor: Abby Dorn.

Zhineng Qigong — Thursdays, 10:30 am — 11:30 am. Qi means “life energy” and gong means “daily effort”; Qigong focuses life energy for different purposes including self-healing. Instructor: Debra Weisenberger-Lipetz.

CSC Programs

This listing of our services is grouped according to the five pillars of the Cancer Support Community: Support, Education, Healthy Lifestyle, Social Opportunities and Resources and Referral. For more details about any of these offerings, call us at 614.791.9510.

  Support

  Education

  Healthy Lifestyle

  Social Opportunities

  Welcome to Wellness

All programs are held at our Sawmill Parkway location, unless indicated by the symbol. If a program takes place offsite, we include address and contact information for that location. You may call us at 614.791.9510 for more information.

Advance registration is necessary for those activities bearing the symbol. This enables us to plan sufficient seating, materials, food, etc. Listings for these programs include RSVP contact information.

A indicates the need to complete a brief "Welcome to Wellness" orientation prior to attending these activities. For more information, or to schedule your session, please call 614.791.9510.