No Cost Weekend Retreat for Alaska Breast Cancer Survivors |
| Casting for Recovery is a national non-profit support and education program that provides weekend retreats, at NO COST, for women in any stage of breast cancer treatment or recovery. Our quality of life program combines the sport of fly fishing with psychosocial and medical support to promote mental and physical healing. The casting motion of fly-fishing is beneficial for soft-tissue stretching and is similar to the exercises doctor's prescribe to women following surgery or radiation for breast cancer.
The Alaska Program of Casting for Recovery will hold a retreat on August 2-4, 2013 in Willow, AK. Fourteen women, selected at random, will be chosen to attend. Meals, lodging, instruction and all equipment will be provided. The deadline to apply is June 9th. A retreat notice/application is attached.
The retreat is an opportunity for women to experience nature in a meaningful way and create a dynamic and fun support group with other women who have experienced a similar medical journey. For more information, please visit: www.castingforrecovery.org
If you have questions, please contact Heather Wolcoff at cfrheather@gmail.com or (907) 357-2327 or (907) 748-2327. |
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Municipality of Anchorage Area
Tuesday, June 11th: Living with Advanced Cancer. A supportive, healing session for people with advanced metastatic cancer incorporating gentle movement, discussion, education, and relaxation techniques. Every Tuesday 12:30-2:30pm. Providence Cancer Center (1st Floor Meditation Room). Contact if you would like to join via web or phone: 212-2725.
Tuesday, June 11th: Good Feel Better by the American Cancer Society. American Cancer Society brings you this class, a non-medical, brand-neutral public service program that teaches beauty techniques to cancer patients to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Alaska Native Medical Center (Conference Room 2). 2-4pm. 729-1179 to RSVP.
Tuesday, June 11th: American Cancer Society Support Group. Weekly support group for cancer patients, survivors, family and caregivers. Every Tuesday, 7-8:30pm at Wells Fargo Bank. 301 W. Northern Lights, second floor conference room. 258-1937.
Wednesday, June 12th: It’s A Wrap- Scarf Tying Class. Join Debbie Jaso & Lisa Ward for a FREE scarf tying class. You will learn scarf-tying techniques and leave the class with a beautiful scarf. Open to women in cancer treatment. 5-6:30pm. 1st Floor of Providence Cancer Center. Class size limited so RSVP by calling Lisa Ward at 212-6870.
Thursday, June 13th: “The Well” Caregiver Support Group: Open conversation topics with family/friends for caregivers. Meets Thursdays from 2-3pm. Providence Cancer Center (1st Floor). 212-6870 to RSVP.
Thursday, June 13th: Alaska Native Medical Center Cancer Support Group. Every Thursday for Native Alaskan's only at ANMC from 4-5pm.729-1179.
Friday, June 14th: Women LISTEN Support Group. Any woman with any type of cancer is invited to attend. Weekly support group meetings every Friday 10—11:30AM at the Natural Pantry in the University Mall on Old Seward Hwy. All are welcome- Newly Diagnosed to Long Term Survivor. 222-6285, bj4wmnlisten@gmail.com or www.womenlisten.org.
Friday, June 14th: Look Good Feel Better by the American Cancer Society. American Cancer Society brings you this class, a non-medical, brand-neutral public service program that teaches beauty techniques to cancer patients to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Alaska Regional Hospital’s Cancer Care Center (MOB C, Suite 414). 11am-1pm. 264-1431 to RSVP.
Saturday, June 15th: Socializing 101. Re-finding joy in socializing after the death of a partner. A social gathering of new beginnings—learning together how to enjoy a movie when you are afraid it will be a love story, discover a new restaurant without your best friend, dance when you don’t have a partner and laugh without feeling guilty. Contact kris@hospiceofanchorage.org or call Hospice of Anchorage, 561-5322 for more info. 1-2:30pm. Modern Dwellers Chocolate Lounge (751 E. 36th Ave. Old Seward Highway).
Sunday, June 16th: Cancer’s Intimate Partners. This support group is for the spouse or partner of the cancer patient. Meets the first & third Sunday of every month, 9:00-10:30am, Providence Cancer Center Meditation Room.
Mat-Su Valley Area
Friday, June 14th: Healing Yoga on Fridays: A gentle Immune-Restorative Class complimented with restful poses and Yogic breathing for relaxation. Poses/Asanas are gentle, compassionate, and are done in a chair. Registration necessary. Donation. No one will be turned away! 10:30-11:45a.m. 280 N. Main Street, Wasilla, 99654 Located below Cederholm Insurance. Register with Linda at 373-9644 or email anjaliyogaroom@yahoo.com. http://anjaliyogaroom.com/.
Kenai Peninsula Area
Tuesday, June 11th: Coffee with Don. Meet with fellow prostate cancer survivors to go over any new information/resources that have been encountered, talk about how to help anyone who has contacted the Kenai Peninsula Prostate Cancer Support Group and just have fellowship and support. Available to anyone (look for blue PC baseball hats). Every Tuesday at 11am. Kenai Safeway Store in Kenai, AK. 283-9206.
Southeast Area
Monday, June 10th: Team Survivor Perseverance Walk/Run Program. Monday walking group focuses on heart rate. Meets at 5:30 p.m. each week from Downtown/Valley Juneau Racquet Clubs. Call Nicki Germain (Downtown) at 907-957-0381 and Sara Peacock (Valley) at 789-7081 for more information. www.teamsurvivorak.org.
Fairbanks/Interior Area - None
Western Alaska - None
Online and Teleconferences
Monday, June 10th: Cancer Care Connect Teleconference: Advances in the Treatment of Ovarian Cancer. 9:30-10:30am. www.cancercare.org or join Alaska Regional Hospital’s Cancer Care Center (264-1431, 2801 DeBarr Road, MOB C-414) to listen as a group.
Monday, June 10th: Cancer Care Connect Teleconference: Understanding Clinical Trials: What’s New. 12:30-1:30pm. www.cancercare.org or join Alaska Regional Hospital’s Cancer Care Center (264-1431, 2801 DeBarr Road, MOB C-414) to listen as a group.
Tuesday, June 11th: Cancer Care Connect Teleconference: For Caregivers: Coping with a Loved One’s Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Part III of Living with Prostate Cancer. 9:30-10:30am. www.cancercare.org or join Alaska Regional Hospital’s Cancer Care Center (264-1431, 2801 DeBarr Road, MOB C-414) to listen as a group.
Wednesday, June 12th: Cancer Care Connect Teleconference: Gastric Cancer: Current Perspectives and Treatment Options. 9:30-10:30am. www.cancercare.org or join Alaska Regional Hospital’s Cancer Care Center (264-1431, 2801 DeBarr Road, MOB C-414) to listen as a group.
Thursday, June 13th: Cancer Care Connect Teleconference: For Caregivers: Highlights from the 2013 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. 9:30-10:30am. www.cancercare.org or join Alaska Regional Hospital’s Cancer Care Center (264-1431, 2801 DeBarr Road, MOB C-414) to listen as a group.
Friday, June 14th: Cancer Care Connect Teleconference: Emerging Treatments for Metastatic Melanoma. 9:30-10:30am. www.cancercare.org or join Alaska Regional Hospital’s Cancer Care Center (264-1431, 2801 DeBarr Road, MOB C-414) to listen as a group.
Announcements
Forget Me Not Grief Program. Grief Program for children, teens and the adults who love them. 6:30-8:00pm, twice a month at Lake Otis Elementary School. 223-9910, 561-5322 or jane@hospiceofanchorage.org to register (required) or for more info.
No Cost Weekend Retreat for Alaska Breast Cancer Survivors. Casting for Recovery is a national non-profit support and education program that provides weekend retreats, at NO COST, for women in any stage of breast cancer treatment or recovery. The Alaska Program of Casting for Recovery will hold a retreat on August 2-4, 2013 at the North Star Bible Camp in Willow, AK, where 14 women, selected at random, will be chosen to attend. Meals, lodging, instruction and all equipment will be provided. Apply by May 26.
The retreats are an opportunity for women to experience nature in a meaningful way and create a dynamic and fun support group with other women who have experienced a similar medical journey. For more information, please visit: www.castingforrecovery.org If you have questions, please contact Heather Wolcoff at cfrheather@gmail.com or 357-2327.
Shelley Romer
Program and Marketing Director
Alaska Cancer Care Alliance
2801 DeBarr Road, Suite 3000
Anchorage, AK 99508
907-264-1501
www.alaskacancercarealliance.org
