We hope you’re enjoying your summer, but September will be here before you know it. Sign up for the race now and take advantage of Early Bird Pricing! This is the only local event that specifically highlights Gynecologic Cancers. Proceeds fund local programming specifically designed for women and caregivers who have experienced Gynecologic Cancers. A portion of the funds raised by participants also goes to research on Gynecologic Cancers being done now in Rochester by Dr. Richard Moore.
“Mid-Month Mindfulness”
with Laura Gavigan
CWC is partnering with Laura Gavigan, Founder of Mindful Matters, to offer several sessions of “Mid-Month Mindfulness” skills. Laura uses a blended model of teaching, counseling and coaching integrating mindful meditation skills to help people understand and manage stress.
Mindful means being aware and paying attention in a way that is calm, deliberate, and accepting. For cancer patients and their caregivers, it helps return the focus to the present moment and steers them away from the worry of the unknowns that cancer brings. It can also be helpful to cancer patients in:
- Reducing stress and anxiety
- Improving sleep
- Reducing pain
- Improving quality of life
- Increased self-awareness
- Increased resilience
First session: Mindful Self-Care and Compassion -August 15th, 7-8:15pm
Food & Nutrition – Cooking Demonstrations with Sweet Pea Plant- Based Kitchen A FREE VIRTUAL GROUP PROGRAM for Patients & Families
Cancer Wellness Connections is partnering with Rochester’s Sweet Pea meal delivery and nutrition coaching services, with classically trained chefs developing recipes, and Registered Dieticians leading the programming. Virtual programming assures that all participants can safely attend, regardless of health issues related to treatment. Nutrition series topics include:
- The importance of a healthy diet during treatment
- How to make healthy food choices and fight inflammation
- How to manage side effects of cancer treatment
- How to prepare meals for oneself or how caregivers can prepare nutritionally dense meals for patients
- Utilizing seasonal fresh and local foods
Next session: Thursday, August 17, 6:00pm
July Book Club Selection: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
A warm and uplifting novel about an isolated witch whose opportunity to embrace a quirky new family–and a new love–changes the course of her life.
Next Book Club meeting: Wednesday, July 26, 7:00p.m. Register now and get your free copy!
