Journaling: A Literary Support System
By Marylin Smith Carsley Journaling represents an opportunity for individuals to express themselves freely and without judgement. In our fast paced society, we are conditioned to motor through life without taking the time to reflect. Writing in a journal is a simple...
Hope & Cope’s Wellness Centre Garden : Two Volunteers Create an Oasis
By Suzanne Asselin In April, during National Volunteer Week, we met Christopher Wrobel and Mark Samoilovich, two volunteers who offered fascinating webinars on Zoom on the topics of permaculture gardening and essential oils. Both volunteers share a common passion – a...
A Few Good Men
By Guy Djandji United in their desire to make lasting contributions to cancer patients through their association with Hope & Cope, Rick Simoneau, Frank Pitman and Earl Pinchuk are three exceptional volunteers. To know them is to appreciate the richness of our...
Virtual wig program meets patient needs during the pandemic
By Sonia Hazan Imagine you are a cancer patient, are losing your hair and we are in pandemic mode, with no access to any of the practical resources Hope & Cope offers free of charge, such as donated wigs, scarves and turbans. Time to panic? Not if Hope & Cope...
Sign of the times: exercise goes virtual
By Guy Djandji Social distancing due to the pandemic has brought new challenges to the physical activity programs offered to patients. One question remains: how to adapt services which are, by definition, personalized and dependent on the dynamic created by the close...Upcoming Events
Jun
5
Mon
10:00 am
Qi Gong, level 1 – online
@ Hope & Cope online
Qi Gong, level 1 – online
@ Hope & Cope online
Jun 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
This is an online workshop, open to cancer survivors and their caregivers https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkf-uqrDwitM7F0x6oPFFXpEVQt7EMgQ Meeting ID: 889-822-278 Password: 705844 Physical Activities* *DISCLAIMER: For your safety, BEFORE you register for any of our physical activity classes, including those[...]
1:00 pm
Gentle Workout with Anh Thy – in...
@ Hope & Cope Cancer Wellness Centre
Gentle Workout with Anh Thy – in...
@ Hope & Cope Cancer Wellness Centre
Jun 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Enjoy these easy bodyweight exercises to strengthen your muscles. For Cancer Survivors only. For everyone’s safety, mask wearing will be obligatory during these classes. Please call 514-340-3616 for registration. Physical Activities* *DISCLAIMER: For your safety,[...]
Jun
6
Tue
10:00 am
Morning Mobility and tea – in pe...
@ Hope & Cope Cancer Wellness Centre
Morning Mobility and tea – in pe...
@ Hope & Cope Cancer Wellness Centre
Jun 6 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Over the course of your cancer journey, you might feel tight and stiff as a result of your surgery, treatment, or general physical inactivity. Gentle mobility and stretching exercises are greatly beneficial to your joints[...]
1:00 pm
Chair Workout – online (in English)
@ Hope & Cope online
Chair Workout – online (in English)
@ Hope & Cope online
Jun 6 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The goals of this class are to help you improve core stability, posture & balance Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctcemsrzwvG9XPIx4xmwyPqEik_WiPR9Vh Physical Activities* *DISCLAIMER: For your safety, BEFORE you register for any of our physical activity classes, including[...]
1:00 pm
Relaxation et thé – en français ...
@ Hope & Cope in-person
Relaxation et thé – en français ...
@ Hope & Cope in-person
Jun 6 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
In French. In-person event, call to register at 514-340-3616. Open to cancer survivors and their caregivers.
2:00 pm
Reiki Tuesdays – in person
@ Hope & Cope Cancer Wellness Centre
Reiki Tuesdays – in person
@ Hope & Cope Cancer Wellness Centre
Jun 6 @ 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Membership required. Free 1-on-1 Reiki session for cancer survivors and caregivers. By appointment only. Please call 514 340-3616 or stop by the reception desk to register.
2:00 pm
Relaxation – online (in English )
@ Hope & Cope online
Relaxation – online (in English )
@ Hope & Cope online
Jun 6 @ 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
On-line registration required. Open to cancer survivors and caregivers. https://zoom.us/j/173818926 Meeting ID: 173-818-926 Password: 995130
5:00 pm
Men’s Club – in-person
@ Hope & Cope Cancer Wellness Centre
Men’s Club – in-person
@ Hope & Cope Cancer Wellness Centre
Jun 6 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
A place of their own, for male cancer patients and caregivers to meet, share, learn and connect in a supportive environment. Registration is essential. Call Marcelle to register or for more information: 514-340-3616, ext 205.[...]
Jun
7
Wed
10:00 am
Tai Chi and tea – in person
@ Hope & Cope Cancer Wellness Centre
Tai Chi and tea – in person
@ Hope & Cope Cancer Wellness Centre
Jun 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
This ancient martial art form engages the body and mind using movement, mediation and breathing to improve health and well-being. It increases strength, improves balance and also works on the psychological side by reducing stress[...]
11:00 am
Healthy Cooking – online
@ Hope & Cope online
Healthy Cooking – online
@ Hope & Cope online
Jun 7 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Eating healthy isn’t complicated. Our volunteer chef, Roz Shaanan, will show you how to prepare inexpensive, nutritious dishes that taste as good as they look. Open to cancer survivors and their caregivers. Link – Meeting[...]