Patient and Family Support Services - Program Calendar 2022

Patient and Family Support Services Complementary Care Program: A Wellness Approach for Body, Mind and Spirit

Program Calendar Winter 2022

Welcome to the January through April 2022

Patient and Family Support Services Complementary Care Program Calendar

Our Patient and Family Support Services Complementary Care Program offerings complement the medical care you are receiving and support our philosophy that participating in wellness programs enhances your overall well-being.

At Dartmouth and Dartmouth-Hitchcock’s Norris Cotton Cancer Center, our priority is to provide you and your family first class care in a safe environment. We also know how important our complementary care programs are for you and your families as you live through cancer and into survivorship. Connecting with others going through similar experiences can be healing. Our supportive programs meet virtually and some will transition into a hybrid model.

Being able to offer supportive programs to you in the comfort of your home is one of the silver linings of virtual programing. No matter where you live, you can join a support group, practice yoga, meditation or Qigong or participate in the creative arts, a nutrition class or Pam’s exercise class. When you contact cancersupport@hitchcock.org to register, you will receive details on how to connect. Additionally, when you are on site at the cancer center, we hope you and your care partner enjoy our complementary chair massage.

We encourage you to make use of these wellness opportunities to keep your body, mind, and spirit resilient and strong. To find out more about our program, please visit our website, Patient and Family Support Services | Patients & Families | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center.

I am extremely proud of these offerings, which make our cancer center distinct from many others.

Our patient-centered services are made possible through ongoing support from The Prouty (Friends of Norris Cotton Cancer Center), Cancer Center Administration, the Hypertherm Hope Foundation, the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Arts Program, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Volunteers and the generosity of community members. If you would like to consider making a gift to help keep our complementary programs available at no charge, please call our Development Office at (603) 653-0700.

I look forward to greeting you soon.

Sincerely,

Steven Leach, MD Director, Norris Cotton Cancer Center

For more information about programs listed in this program calendar; ■ request a program guide from

cancersupport@hitchcock.org ■ visit Norris Cotton Cancer Center’s

website at https://cancer.dartmouth.edu/ ■ find us on Facebook at

www.facebook.com/dartmouthcancer/ ■ https://cancer.dartmouth.edu/events

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Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Gentle Yoga with Alicia 1-2 pm Gentle Yoga with Kim 1-2 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Prostate Cancer Group 5:30-7 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Art Outlet 2:30-4:30 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

MONDAY

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24

17

10

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TUESDAY

25

18

11

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Virtual option

Registration required.

WEDNESDAY 5

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Pam’s Class 1-2 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Pam’s Class 1-2 pm Thriving After Breast Cancer 5-6 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Pam’s Class 1-2 pm Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma Group 3:30-4:30 pm

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Living with Cancer Group 5:30-6:45

Qigong: Beginner Level 2:45-3:45 pm

Qigong: Experienced Level 1:30-2:30 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Living with Cancer Group 5:30-6:45 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

THURSDAY

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Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

FRIDAY

28

21

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To register: cancersupport@hitchcock.org or (603) 650-7751

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Pam’s Class 1-2 pm Intro to Meditation: Focus on Music, Sound & Vibration 2:30-4 pm Metastatic Breast Cancer Group 2:30-4:30 pm

Walk-in. No registration needed

Chair Massage 9 am-4:30 pm Writing Circle 6-7:15 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-4:30 pm Writing Circle 6-7:15 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-4:30 pm Intro. to Self-Hypnosis 1:30-3:30 pm Writing Circle 6-7:15 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-4:30 pm Caring for Someone with Serious Illness 4-5:30 pm Melanoma Group 5:45-7 pm

JANUARY 2022

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Chair Massage 28 9 am-1 pm Gentle Yoga with Alicia 1-2 pm Gentle Yoga with Kim 1-2 pm Prostate Cancer Group 5:30-7 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Gentle Yoga with Alicia 1-2 pm Gentle Yoga with Kim 1-2 pm

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Chair Massage 14 9 am-1 pm Gentle Yoga with Alicia 1-2 pm Gentle Yoga with Kim 1-2 pm Art Outlet 2:30-4:30 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Gentle Yoga with Alicia 1-2 pm Gentle Yoga with Kim 1-2 pm

MONDAY

22

15

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1

Virtual option

Registration required

WEDNESDAY

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Pam’s Class 1-2 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Pam’s Class 1-2 pm Thriving After Breast Cancer 5-6 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Pam’s Class 1-2 pm Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma Group 3:30-4:30 pm

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Qigong: Beginner Level 2:45-3:45 pm Living with Cancer Group 5:30-6:45 pm

Qigong: Experienced Level 1:30-2:30 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Qigong: Beginner Level 2:45-3:45 pm

Qigong: Experienced Level 1:30-2:30 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Qigong: Beginner Level 2:45-3:45 pm Living with Cancer Group 5:30-6:45 pm

Qigong: Experienced Level 1:30-2:30 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Qigong: Beginner Level 2:45-3:45 pm

Qigong: Experienced Level 1:30-2:30 pm Intro. to Meditation: Focus on the Breath 2-3:30 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

THURSDAY

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17

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Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

FRIDAY

25

18

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To register: cancersupport@hitchcock.org or (603) 650-7751

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Pam’s Class 1-2 pm Metastatic Breast Cancer Group 2:30-4:30 pm

Walk-in. No registration needed

Chair Massage 9 am-4:30 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-4:30 pm Healthy Cooking Demo 12:30-2 pm Writing Circle 6-7:15 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-4:30 pm Writing Circle 6-7:15 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-4:30 pm Caring for Someone with Serious Illness 4-5:30 pm Melanoma Group 5:45-7 pm Writing Circle 6-7:15 pm

TUESDAY

FEBRUARY 2022

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Gentle Yoga with Alicia 1-2 pm Gentle Yoga with Kim 1-2 pm Prostate Cancer Group 5:30-7 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Gentle Yoga with Alicia 1-2 pm Gentle Yoga with Kim 1-2 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Gentle Yoga with Alicia 1-2 pm Gentle Yoga with Kim 1-2 pm Art Outlet 2:30-4:30 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Gentle Yoga with Alicia 1-2 pm Gentle Yoga with Kim 1-2 pm

Virtual option

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14

Registration required.

Walk-in.

No registration needed

MONDAY

MARCH 2022

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Chair Massage 9 am-4:30 pm Writing Circle 6-7:15 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-4:30 pm Writing Circle 6-7:15 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-4:30 pm Writing Circle 6-7:15 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-4:30 pm Writing Circle 6-7:15 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-4:30 pm Caring for Someone with Serious Illness 4-5:30 pm Melanoma Group 5:45-7 pm

TUESDAY

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16

9

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Chair Massage 9 am-4:30 pm Pam’s Class 1-2 pm

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Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Pam’s Class 1-2 pm Spirituality & the Cancer Journey: Navigating “Mud Season” 3-4 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Pam’s Class 1-2 pm Thriving After Breast Cancer 5-6 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Pam’s Class 1-2 pm Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma Group 3:30-4:30 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Pam’s Class 1-2 pm Metastatic Breast Cancer Group 2:30-4:30 pm

WEDNESDAY

Qigong: Beginner Level 2:45-3:45 pm

Qigong: Experienced Level 1:30-2:30 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Qigong: Beginner Level 2:45-3:45 pm Living with Cancer Group 5:30-6:45 pm

Qigong: Experienced Level 1:30-2:30 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Qigong: Beginner Level 2:45-3:45 pm

Qigong: Experienced Level 1:30-2:30 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Qigong: Beginner Level 2:45-3:45 pm Living with Cancer Group 5:30-6:45 pm

Qigong: Experienced Level 1:30-2:30 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Qigong: Beginner Level 2:45-3:45 pm

Qigong: Experienced Level 1:30-2:30 pm Intro. to Meditation: Focus on Guided Imagery 2-3:30 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

THURSDAY

31

24

17

10

3

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

FRIDAY

25

18

11

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To register: cancersupport@hitchcock.org or (603) 650-7751

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Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Gentle Yoga with Alicia 1-2 pm Gentle Yoga with Kim 1-2 pm

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Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Gentle Yoga with Alicia 1-2 pm Gentle Yoga with Kim 1-2 pm Art Outlet 2:30-4:30 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Gentle Yoga with Alicia 1-2 pm Gentle Yoga with Kim 1-2 pm

Virtual option

Registration required.

Walk-in. No registration needed

MONDAY

APRIL 2022

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Prostate Cancer Group 5:30-7 pm

6 Chair Massage 9 am-4:30 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-4:30 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-4:30 pm Writing Circle 6-7:15 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-4:30 pm Caring for Someone with Serious Illness 4-5:30 pm Melanoma Group 5:45-7 pm Writing Circle 6-7:15 pm

TUESDAY

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12

5

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Pam’s Class 1-2 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Pam’s Class 1-2 pm Thriving After Breast Cancer 5-6 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Pam’s Class 1-2 pm Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma Group 3:30-4:30 pm

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Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Pam’s Class 1-2 pm Metastatic Breast Cancer Group 2:30-4:30 pm Spirituality & the Cancer Journey: Exploring Hope in the Season of Spring 3-4 pm

WEDNESDAY

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Living with Cancer Group 5:30-6:45 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Living with Cancer Group 5:30-6:45 pm

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14

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Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm Acupressure for Self-Care 2:30-3:30 pm

THURSDAY

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

Chair Massage 9 am-1 pm

FRIDAY

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15

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To register: cancersupport@hitchcock.org or (603) 650-7751

Rev. Kris Bowen, M.Div., BCC, NCCC Chaplain and Marv Klassen-Landis, MA, NCCC Creative Writing Specialist

Navigating Mud Season

Wednesday, March 23, 3:00-4:30 pm As winter comes to a close and the earth warms, we in New England know about “mud season.” Together, we will explore the theme of traversing the mud, mess and beauty of this transformative season. Through conversation and activities, you will be invited to consider your own inner spiritual journey through “muddy times.”

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

SPIRITUALITY AND THE CANCER JOURNEY

Exploring Hope in the Season of Spring Wednesday, April 6, 3:00-4:30 pm

Spring brings longer and warmer days, budding trees and blossoming flowers. This transformative season invites us to explore the theme of hope. Through conversation and activities, you will have the opportunity to consider your own inner spiritual journey through the experience of spring time.

We’ll connect by Zoom. Registration is required.

To register, contact the Patient and Family Support Services Complementary Care Program: cancersupport@hitchcock.org or (603)650-7751

SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT DURING AND AFTER CANCER TREATMENT April Dates to be Announced Join the experts to learn more about the physical side effects many experience during and after cancer treatment and discover strategies on how to cope.

These sessions are for everyone!

Come to one or all three. Questions are encouraged.

Topics will include: ■ Chemo Brain ■ Pain Management ■ Fatigue We’ll connect by Zoom. Registration is required.

To register, contact the Patient and Family Support Services Complementary Care Program: cancersupport@hitchcock.org or (603)650-7751

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HELP END CANCER.

Save The Date!

Be a Friend.

Make a Difference.

Fight Cancer.

Create your own fundraiser to support cancer research and patient support services at Dartmouth and Dartmouth-Hitchcock’s Norris Cotton Cancer Center.

FriendsFightingCancer.org

41st Annual Prouty July 8-9, 2022 Give a

Gift of Hope

Instead of a traditional birthday, holiday, wedding, or memorial gift, you can make a difference with a Gift of Hope in honor of your friends and family.

When you make a Gift of Hope, with a donation of any amount, we will send you a greeting card featuring artwork by a cancer patient, survivor, or care partner at the Cancer Center so that you can notify your loved one that a donation has been made in their honor.

Give today: GiftOfHope.FriendsFightingCancer.org

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Learn more at

TheProuty.org

Join the Friends of Norris Cotton Cancer Center and get involved today! You can help bring hope to all those impacted by cancer, and help support cancer research and patient support services at Dartmouth and Dartmouth-Hitchock’s Norris Cotton Cancer Center.

Contact Jaclynn Rodriguez, Executive Director, Friends of NCCC at jaclynn.rodriguez@hitchcock.org or 603-781-1212

For more information about any of our programs, to request a program guide by mail or to receive class and event invitations by email, please contact us at cancersupport@hitchcock.org or (603) 650-7751.

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