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The Cancer Education Series is a free service offered to cancer
patients, their families and anyone interested in learning about
dealing with cancer. To ensure enrollment, pre-registration is
encouraged. To pre-register please call: (360) 738-6701.
"Will I Glow?" - An Overview of Radiation Therapy
Patients and their families may have many questions and concerns
regarding radiation therapy. Drs. Thompson and Taylor at the St.
Joseph Cancer Center want you to have as much information as possible
before you begin your treatment. "Will I Glow" is an informal
class designed by former patients to answer common questions.
"Will I Glow" will run on the following dates this quarter:
- Thursdays 2:15-3:00 PM No registration needed
“Watercolor Art Class” – Taught by Glen Goforth
Taught by cancer survivor and Cancer Center volunteer, Glen Goforth,
who has been an art instructor for over 30 years. All supplies will
be provided. Space is limited to 10 people each week and
participants must be 18 years of age. Great opportunity to meet and
talk with fellow patients/survivors and be creative at the same
time! Begins Wednesday, September 5th in the St. Joseph Cancer
Center Conference Room.
- Wednesdays 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Pre-registration Requested
“Creative Writing Class” – Taught by Christine Short
Taught by cancer survivor and Cancer Center volunteer, Christine Short,
who has extensive writing workshop experience. You can bring your own
journal to write in or we provide the paper and pens. Space is limited
to 12 people each week and participants must be at least 18 years of
age. Great opportunity to meet and talk with fellow patients/survivors
and learn to put your thoughts down on paper. Begins Monday, September
17th in the St. Joseph Cancer Center Conference Room.
- Mondays 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Pre-registration Requested
“Life Exercise–Healing Energy”– Taught by Lee Seaman
(held at 3333 Squalicum Parkway - at the St. Luke’s Health Education
Center.)
Life Exercise uses slow, gentle movements, building flexibility and
balance as well as encouraging a sense of calm connectedness. Emphasis
is on healing and nurturing energy. The program includes stretching,
breathing exercises, simple Tai Chi techniques and walking meditation.
Life exercise has its origins in Shintaido, a transformational body
discipline from the Japanese martial arts. Lee Seaman, a 30 year
accredited instructor has studied with master teachers around the world.
She teaches Life Exercise as a way to share her lifetime practice of
movement, health and spiritual connection. To register, please call
(360) 738-6701.
- Classes begin October 4th and will be held on Thursday nights
from 5:45 to 6:30.
- In November, classes will be on Tuesday nights from 5:45 to
6:30, beginning November 6th.
Please note: the "Life Exercise" classes will be held next door to
St. Joseph Cancer Center at St. Luke's Health Education Center
located at 3333 Squalicum Parkway.
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