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Program ScheduleWinter 2018
No one has to face cancer alone.
Membership is free of charge and
no referral is necessary.
Wellspring Calgary offers programs,
resources and services for people living with
cancer and their significant caregivers.
Legal and Employment MattersChristin Elawny & Silvia HenningLegal and HR specialists outline the impact an absence from work can have on employment relationships and clarify your legal rights. Monday, Jan. 15 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Digital Film Screening: Stories of ResilienceMike Lang, cancer survivor, film-maker, PhDstudent & Senior Consultant with the Engagement and Patient Experience Department of Alberta Health ServicesThursday, Jan. 18 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Threshold Choir This choir sings for and with those at life’s thresholds. Enjoy a ‘song bath’ demo.Friday, Feb. 9 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm
House Music Concert Jim & Lynda McLennan: Masterful Guitar & SingingFriday, Feb. 23 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped) Lunch and Learn (BYO Lunch)Meghan Holub, MSW, Money Matters Coordinator Saturday, Apr. 14 (Also see pg. 9) from 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Learning to Read Changes in your DNA: Epigenetics and CancerDr. Karl Riabowal, PhD, Professor, University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine and Scientific Staff, TBCC, former Head, Cancer Biology Research GroupTuesday, Apr. 17 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Carma House (1404 Home Rd NW)
Speakers (Open to the Public)
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Montgomery Hall (5003 - 16th Ave NW)
Who Do You Call When You Need Support? Key health and wellness organizations outline their services at a resource fair.Saturday, Mar. 24 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Wills and Estates Katherine Ratcliffe, BA, JD, Gowling WLGWednesday, Feb. 7 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Food and Nutrition: Cancer Treatment: Recovery for People with Eating ChallengesJennifer Black, RD, Melanie Ksienski, RD Info Session/Demo: Fri., Apr. 20, 3:00 - 5:00 pmCooking: Friday, Apr. 27 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
South Health Campus (4448 Front St SE)
House Music: Allan and ArnellJane Allan, Lance Arnell, Norm Rooke, Jarred Albright on Friday, Jan. 26 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Manage Distress: Reach Out For SupportCelestina Martopullo, Dept. Psycho-Oncology & Rehabilitation, TBCC/AHSWednesday, Feb. 14 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Reflections on Suffering: Wilson MirandaAm I Accepting It, or Giving Up? Thursday, Mar. 15 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Addictions: Manage Treatmentand Find ResourcesRebecca Morrison, BSc, BScN, IBCLC, MN:NP Wednesday, Mar. 28 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Fountain Court (#120, 703 - 64 Ave SE)
Speakers (Open to the Public)
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Legacy: Conversations and Intentional Acts of Love with Family and Friends Rebca Zawde, MSW, RSW, Family Counsellor Tuesday, Jan. 23 from 7:00 - 9:00 pmat Sage Centre (1245 - 70 Ave. SE)
Reframing Hope: Communicating with Family and FriendsKathy Bach Paterson, RN, MN, CHPCN, Family Counsellor Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 7:00 - 9:00 pmat Sage Centre (1245 - 70 Ave. SE)
MAID: Medical Assistance in Dying: Personal, Medical and Legal PanelDr. Jackson Wu, Radiation Oncologist, Salimah Walji-Shivji, LLB, RSW, MSW, BSW, Evie Wallace, family member. Tuesday, Mar. 6 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Fountain Court SE
Advanced Cancer Speaker Series: Talking With Your Health Care TeamCatriona Leckie, Nurse Practioner, Neuro Oncology TBCCThursday, Apr. 12from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at Carma House NW
Advanced Cancer Speaker Series NW and SE
Digital Film Screening: Stories of ResilienceMike Lang, cancer survivor, film-maker, PhD student, Senior Consultant AHSWednesday, Mar. 28 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm (free dinner at 5:30 pm)
High River United Church (145 McLeod Trail SW)
Family Friendly
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Child Minding Service
Wellspring provides child minding for members who need it during programs (up to two hours).
Please request child minding at least a week in advance of your program. Child minding is not confirmed until the Centre Manager indicates so.
Our child minding volunteers are trained, safety checked, and have first aid.
Wellspring Calgary is starting a few family friendly programs. While children and youth under 18 years of age do not fill in a membership form, they may join their parents in the programs out-lined below.
Program Sampler Day (Family Friendly)Sample a few programs with your family and friends! No one has to face cancer alone. Saturday, Feb. 24 from 2:30 - 4:00 pm at Fountain Court SE
Yoga For FamiliesParents with children in grades 1 to 6.Tuesdays, Mar. 6 - Apr. 17 from 4:30 - 5:30 pm at Fountain Court SEFamily/youth friendly with youth authorization form.
DrummingFamily and friends are invited to attend the last session on the dates below. (See pg. 10)Saturday, Feb. 3from 2:30 - 4:30 pm at Fountain Court SEAND/OR Saturday, Apr. 7from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Carma House NWFamily/youth friendly with youth authorization form.
House Music/Speakers (See pgs. 2 and 3 - select those appropriate for your family)
Laughter YogaHumour helps us to view the world from a more relaxed, creative and joyful perspective. Family and friends are invited to take part in the final NW session or SE workshop. Saturday, Apr. 14 (See pg. 16)from 9:30 - 11:30 am at Fountain Court SE AND/OR Wednesday, Apr. 11 (See pg. 6)from 10:00 - 11:00 am at Carma House NWFamily/youth friendly with youth authorization form.
Young Adult
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YA generously supported in part by:
Young Adult Programs (18 to 39-ish) email [email protected] OR contact Young Adult Cancer Canada at [email protected] OR www.youngadultcancer.ca
YA Pop-Up Events: Details TBA Loose Moose TheatreKitchen Party: hands-on cooking and eating
YA Bootcamp (PAR-Q+ required)Tuesdays, Jan. 9 - Apr. 17from 7:15 - 8:00 pm at Fountain Court SE
YA Comedy for IntrovertsSaturdays, Jan. 20 - Feb. 24from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at Carma House NW
YA Food & Nutrition: Super Healthy FoodsInfo. Session & Demo: Thursday, Mar. 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Carma House NWCooking: Thursday, Mar. 8 from 6:00 - 9:00 pmat Cookbook Co. (722 - 11 Ave SW)
YA Game Night (Drop In)Fridays, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 23, Apr. 20from 6:45 - 9:15 pm at Carma House NWFamily/youth friendly with youth authorization form.
YA Rollerblading at LloydsSaturday, Jan. 13 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm Lloyds Rollers Rink (7520 Macleod Trail SE)
YA Ski Day: Mt. Norquay (PAR-Q+ required)Ski for fun. Ski Buddy, equipment and transportation provided. Call for details.Sunday, Mar. 18 (full day) meet at Carma House NW at 7:15 am
YA Yin Yoga (Drop In: all abilities welcome)Slow and meditative. Develop flexibiity in long-held postures. Thursdays, Jan. 11 - Feb. 22from 7:15 - 8:15 pm at Carma House NW
YA Yoga Flow (Drop In: all abilties welcome)Dynamic movement, smooth posture changes synchronized with breath.Thursdays, Mar. 1 - Apr. 19from 7:15 - 8:15 pm at Carma House NW
Drop Ins (Register anytime)
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Campfire Classics Music: Noon Hour JamFridays, Jan. 5 - Apr. 27 (no class Mar. 30)from 12:00 - 1:00 pm at Carma House NWAND/OR Thursdays, Jan. 4 - Apr. 19from 12:00 - 1:00 pm at Fountain Court SEOpen to public, bring a guest, any instrument. (Volunteers will help ukulele beginners get started.)
Exercise and Educate Yourself (PAR-Q+ required)Mondays, Jan. 8 - Apr. 30 (no classes Feb. 19, Apr. 2)from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at Carma House NWAND/OR Tuesdays, Jan. 9 - Apr. 24from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at Fountain Court SEAND/OR Wednesdays, Jan. 10 - Apr. 25from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at Carma House NWAND/OR Thursdays, Jan. 11 - Apr. 26from 12:30 - 1:30 pm at Fountain Court SEAND/OR Saturdays, Jan. 13 - Apr. 28 (no class Mar. 31) from 9:00 - 10:00 am at Carma House NW
Knitting: The Afghan ProjectKnit at Wellspring or at home. Mondays, Jan. 8 - Apr. 23 (no classes Feb. 19, Apr. 2) from 7:00 - 8:00 pm at Carma House NW
Laughter Yoga: Resilience through LaughterWednesdays, Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Mar. 14, Apr. 11from 10:00 - 11:00 am at Carma House NW(Also see Laughter Yoga Workshop pg. 16) Family/youth friendly with youth authorization form.
Men’s GroupWednesdays, Jan. 24, Feb. 28, Mar. 28, Apr. 25from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Carma House NW
Open Art Studio: BYO Art ProjectsThursdays, Jan. 4 - Apr. 19from 12:30 - 3:30 pm at Carma House NWAND/OR Mondays, Jan. 8 - Apr. 23 (no classes Feb. 19, Apr. 2) from 12:30 - 2:30 pm at Fountain Court SE
Supportive Conversation: Food for ThoughtTuesdays, Jan. 9 - Apr. 17from 1:30 - 3:00 pm at Carma House NW
Time to Talk: Ted Talks, Speakers and more...Bring your own lunch.Fridays, Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 16, Apr. 20from 12:00 - 1:30 pm at Fountain Court SE
Thursdays with Bob: (Open to the public)Reflection on Suffering Thursday, Jan. 4 - After the DiagnosisThursday, Feb. 1 - Illness, Loss and Self-EsteemThursday, Mar. 1 - What Strengthens Your Spirit? Thursday, Apr. 5 - Regaining a Healthy Focusall from 3:00 - 4:30 pm at Carma House NW
Drop Ins (Register anytime)
Sample each of the three one-on-one holistic energy sessions once (Healing Touch, Reiki and Therapeutic Touch) provided by certified practitioners who volunteer their time.
These energy sessions promote wellness and reduce anxiety, tension and stress.
Participants are fully clothed in each of these 45-60 minute sessions. Energy sessions are non-touch, or with light touch (applied with permission), and accompanied by soft lighting and soothing music.
Register online at https://wel.gametime.netor by phone at 403-521-5292 or 587-747-0260.
Sample Wellspring’s Energy Sessions
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Visualization, Relaxation and MindfulnessThursdays, Jan. 4 - Apr. 19from 1:15 - 2:45 pm at Carma House NWAND/OR Tuesdays, Jan. 9 - Apr. 17from 2:30 - 4:00 pm at Fountain Court SE
Yoga: For Harmony (Meditative Pace)Fridays, Jan. 5 - Apr. 20 (no class Mar. 30)from 10:30 - 11:45 am at Fountain Court SE AND/OR Fridays, Jan. 5 - Apr. 20 (no class Mar. 30)from 1:00 - 2:15 pm at Carma House NW
Yoga: For Well-Being (Meditative Pace)Mondays, Jan. 8 - Apr. 16 (no classes Feb. 19, Apr. 2)from 2:00 - 3:30 pm at Fountain Court SEAND/OR Tuesdays, Jan. 9 - Apr. 17from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at Carma House NW
Yoga: Restorative (Deep Rest and Meditation)Mondays, Jan. 8 - Apr. 23 (no classes Feb. 19, Apr. 2)from 11:15 am - 12:30 pm at Carma House NW
YA Game NightFridays, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 23, Apr. 20from 6:45 - 9:15 pm at Carma House NWFamily/youth friendly with youth authorization form.
YA Yoga (sign up for one or both sessions) YA Yin Yoga (all abilities welcome) Thursdays, Jan. 11 - Feb. 22 (Also see pg. 5) from 7:15 - 8:15 pm at Carma House NW YA Yoga Flow (all abilities welcome) Thursdays, Mar. 1 - Apr. 19 (Also see pg. 5) from 7:15 - 8:15 pm at Carma House NW
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Proud Sponsor
“I feel less afraid that I would lose my job given strategies for acceptance, self care
in work and life, and tools to use in my return to work... leaving me much
healthier emotionally.”Wellspring Member
Brain FogWednesdays, Jan. 10 - Feb. 28from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Thursdays, Mar. 8 - Apr. 26from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm at Fountain Court SEOR NEW! Remote Offering in Red Deer at the Central Alberta Cancer Centre3942 - 50A Avenue, Red DeerMondays, Mar. 5 - Apr. 30 (no class Apr. 2)from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm (Call 587-747-0260 to register)
Healing Journey 1: Coping with Cancer StressTuesdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27from 1:00 - 2:30 pm Location TBD
Healing Journey 2: Skills for HealingTuesdays, Mar. 6 - Apr. 24 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Location TBD
Healing Journey 3: Steps to Spiritual HealingMondays, Mar. 12 - May 7 (no class Apr. 2)from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Location TBD
Healing Journey 5: Healing Through Spiritual UnderstandingWednesdays, Feb. 7 - Apr. 11from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Carma House NW
Resumes and InterviewsThursdays, Mar. 15 - Apr. 5from 9:30 - 11:30 am at Carma House NW
Returning to WorkThursdays, Jan. 18 - Mar. 8from 9:30 - 11:30 am at Carma House NW(Also see Legal and Employment/Money Matters)
Programs about the question of work:Also see: Legal and Employment Matters (pg. 2), Money Matters (pg. 9), Resumes and Interviews (pg. 8), Returning to Work (pg. 8) and Take Charge (pg. 16).
Money Matters: One-on-one appointments Call Meghan Holub, MSW, RSW Monday to Thursday at 403-521-5292 ext. 312 at Carma House NW OR Fridays at 587-747-0260 ext. 1006 at Fountain Court SE
Members can access expert advice through our clinics. All clinics have eligibility criteria and are comprised of individual appointments.
l Financial Advice Clinics (NW and SE)l Long Term Disability (LTD) & Employment Lawl Seasonal Income Tax Clinicl Wills Clinic
Legal and Employment MattersChristin Elawny & Silvia HenningLegal and HR specialists outline the impact an absence from work can have on employment relationships and clarify your legal rights. Monday, Jan. 15 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Carma House NW
Wills and Estates Katherine Ratcliffe, BA, JD, Gowling WLGWednesday, Feb. 7 from 6:30 - 8:30 pmat South Health Campus (4448 Front St SE)
AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped) Lunch and Learn (BYO Lunch)Meghan Holub, MSW, Money Matters Program Coordinator. Topics include general information and walking through the application step by step.Saturday, Apr. 14 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm at Carma House NW
Money Matters
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Money Matters Program Remote AccessIf you live in an Alberta location other thanCalgary, you can access the Money Matters Program either in person or over the phone.
...and anonymous donors.
Money Matters generously supported by:
Movement & Meditation
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Drumming Saturdays, Jan. 6, 13, 20, Feb. 3 (no class Jan. 27)from 2:30 - 4:30 pm at Fountain Court SEAND/OR Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, Apr. 7 (no class Mar. 31) from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Carma House NWFamily and friends are invited to sample the final drumming session. Children under 18 need a youth authorization form.
Exercise and Educate Yourself (PAR-Q+ required)Mondays, Jan. 8 - Apr. 30 (no classes Feb. 19, Apr. 2)from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at Carma House NWAND/OR Tuesdays, Jan. 9 - Apr. 24from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at Fountain Court SEAND/OR Wednesdays, Jan. 10 - Apr. 25from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at Carma House NWAND/OR Thursdays, Jan. 11 - Apr. 26from 12:30 - 1:30 pm at Fountain Court SEAND/OR Saturdays, Jan. 13 - Apr. 28 (no class Mar. 31) from 9:00 - 10:00 am at Carma House NW
Healthy Steps™ (PAR-Q+ required)Tuesdays, Jan. 2 - Apr. 17from 9:30 - 10:30 am at Carma House NWOR Wednesdays, Jan. 3 - Apr. 1811:30 am - 12:30 pm at Fountain Court SEOR Thursdays, Jan. 4 - Apr. 19from 3:00 - 4:00 pm at Carma House NW
iRest® Meditation Thursdays, Jan. 4 - Feb. 22from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NWAND/OR Thursdays, Mar. 1 - Apr. 1910:00 am - 12:00 pm at Fountain Court SE
“After so many years of not knowing what to do, this meeting was major.
Very informative, welcoming and helpful.”Wellspring Member
NEW Program Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Cancer Recovery (MBCR)Based on the MBCR program and research developed and offered at TBCC, we are grateful to Dr. Linda Carlson and Dr. Michael Speca, part of the TBCC / AHS Psychosocial Oncology team, for training Wellspring Calgary facilitators, so we can now offer MBCR at Wellspring Calgary.Saturdays, Feb. 3 - Apr. 14 (no class Mar. 31)from 12:00 - 2:00 pm at Fountain Court SE(Includes a retreat Mar. 24 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Movement & Meditation
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Moves in Rhythm (PAR-Q+ required)Thursdays, Jan. 4 - Apr. 19from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at Carma House NW
Qigong: Spring ForestMore experienced: Wed., Jan. 10 - Apr. 18from 10:00 - 11:00 am at Carma House NWOR Less experienced: Wed., Jan. 10 - Apr. 18from 11:15 am - 12:15 pm at Carma House NWOR All levels: Thursdays, Jan. 11 - Apr. 19from 2:00 - 3:00 pm at Fountain Court SE
Tai ChiMore experienced: Tues., Jan. 9 - Apr. 17from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Less experienced: Tues., Jan. 9 - Apr. 17from 12:15 - 1:15 pm at Carma House NWOR All levels: Wed., Jan. 10 - Apr. 18from 10:00 - 11:00 am at Fountain Court SE
Visualization, Relaxation, Mindfulness (Drop In)Thursdays, Jan. 4 - Apr. 19from 1:15 - 2:45 pm at Carma House NWAND/OR Tuesdays, Jan. 9 - Apr. 17from 2:30 - 4:00 pm at Fountain Court SE
Yoga: For Harmony (Meditative Pace) (Drop In)Fridays, Jan. 5 - Apr. 20 (no class Mar. 30)from 10:30 - 11:45 am at Fountain Court SE AND/OR Fridays, Jan. 5 - Apr. 20 (no class Mar. 30)from 1:00 - 2:15 pm at Carma House NW
Yoga: For Well-Being (Meditative Pace) (Drop In)Mondays, Jan. 8 - Apr. 16 (no classes Feb. 19, Apr. 2)from 2:00 - 3:30 pm at Fountain Court SEAND/OR Tuesdays, Jan. 9 - Apr. 17from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at Carma House NW
Yoga: Functional (More Active Pose Changes)12-week commitment (pre-registration required)Tuesdays, Jan. 9 - Mar. 2711:00 am - 12:15 pm at Fountain Court SEOR Wednesdays, Jan. 10 - Mar. 28from 11:30 am - 12:45 pm at Carma House NW
Yoga: Restorative (Deep Rest/Meditation) (Drop In)Mondays, Jan. 8 - Apr. 23 (no classes Feb. 19, Apr. 2)from 11:15 am - 12:30 pm at Carma House NW
Outdoor & Fitness
Fly-TyingTuesdays, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30from 1:30 - 3:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Thursdays, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22from 1:30 - 3:00 pm at Fountain Court SE
Cancervive Spin Training (PAR-Q+ required)Open to all levels. BYO bike Orientation: Friday, Feb. 23 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm at Carma House NWSpin: Fridays, Mar. 2 - Apr. 20 from 4:30 - 5:30 pm (no class Mar. 30) at TCR Sport (1817 - 10th Ave. SW)
Pole Walking (PAR-Q+ required)Mondays, Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 9, 16 (no class Apr. 2) from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Carma House NWAND/OR Fridays, Apr. 6 - 27from 10:00 - 11:30 am at Fish Creek Park
Ski Day Mt. Norquay (PAR-Q+ required) Ski for fun. Equipment & transportation provided.Sun., Mar. 18 meet at Carma House NW at 7:15 am
PAR-Q+, PARmedX Physical Activity Readiness Forms required for: Exercise & Educate, Healthy Steps™, Moves in Rhythm, YA Boot Camp, Cancervive Spin Training, Cross Country Skiing, Pole Walking, Ski Day and Snowshoeing. Pickup forms and directions on-site or download from: www.wellspringcalgary.ca/forms.asp
PAR-Q+ / PARmedX
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Ski Day generously supported by:
Snowshoeing (PAR-Q+ required) Monday, Jan. 8 (in Calgary)from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, meet at Carma House NW AND/OR Monday, Mar. 8 (in Kananaskis) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, meet at Carma House NW
Cross Country Skiing for Fun (PAR-Q+ required)Orientation: Monday, Jan. 8from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NWSkiing: Mondays, Jan. 15, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 26 (no classes Jan. 22, Feb. 19) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Canmore Nordic Centre
Expressive Arts
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Creative Journaling: (visuals and writing)
Watercolour: All Things WatercolourFridays, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fountain Court SEOR Wednesdays, Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Carma House NW
Watercolour: Beginner’s Brush Thursdays, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NW
Watercolour for FunSaturdays, Feb. 3, 10, 24 (no class Feb. 17)from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Mondays, Feb. 5, 12, 26 (no class Feb. 19) from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fountain Court SE
Watercolour
Creative Journaling: Our Comfy Comfort ZoneSaturdays, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Thursdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Mondays, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fountain Court SE
Creative Journaling: Intro for CJ ‘Newbies’Saturdays, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Thursdays, Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Mondays, Apr. 9, 16, 23, 30from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fountain Court SE
Digital Storytelling: Make a Film in a WeekendPart One: Storytelling BasicsMonday, Jan. 22 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm Part Two: Movie-Making (3 min. short film)Sat., Feb. 3 & Sun., Feb. 4, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pmAll dates at Carma House NW(Also see: Digital Film Screening, pg. 2)View 4 cancer related documentaries“http://www.survivethrive.org/productions” www.survivethrive.org/productions
Digital Storytelling
Production of this brochure is made possible in part by:
Art Mix: (multi-week programs)
Music
Expressive Arts
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“My experience with Wellspring gave me a new positive perspective and
emotional acceptance. I began to feel like I was okay and I wanted to help others.”
Wellspring Member
Art Mix: All the World’s a StageRead some dramatic scenes and even try creating you own! Fun and informal.Thursdays, Mar. 15, 22, 29, Apr. 5, 12, 19from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Fountain Court SE
Art Mix: Art Assortment Explore a different medium each week.Wednesdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Fountain Court SE OR Fridays, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NW
Art Mix: Artist Trading CardsMondays, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 2910:00 am - 12:00 pm at Fountain Court SEOR Thursdays, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Saturdays, Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NW
Art Mix: Blogging Basics for BeginnersThursdays, Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Fountain Court SEAND/OR Wednesdays, Mar. 14, 21, 28, Apr. 4, 11, 18from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Carma House
Art Mix: Songwriting/Jam (no experience needed) Enjoy music with a group. Wednesdays, Jan. 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Carma House NW
Art Mix: Photography for the CreativeTuesdays, Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NW
Ukulele: Post Beginner Fridays, Jan. 12, Feb. 2, Mar. 2, Apr. 6from 1:00 - 2:00 pm at Carma House NW AND/OR Tuesdays, Feb. 6 - Mar. 13from 1:00 - 2:00 pm at Fountain Court SESee also House Music (pg. 2 and pg. 3) and Campfire Classics (pg. 6). Volunteers will help ukulele beginners get started in Campfire Classics.
Artshops: (single day workshops)
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Gardening Hands On
Artshop: DreamcatchersFriday, Apr. 6from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Saturday, Apr. 7from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Fountain Court SE
Artshop: Monoline Lettering and Colour Card MakingSaturday, Apr. 14from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Fountain Court SE
Artshop: Resiliency CardsTuesday, Feb 13 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Carma House NW OR Tuesday, Mar. 13 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Fountain Court SE
Artshop: Painting in a Day (choose one)Tuesday, Mar. 13 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Tuesday, Apr. 17 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Fountain Court SE
Artshop: Still Life SketchingTuesday, Jan. 9 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Fountain Court SE
Open Art Studio: BYO Art ProjectsThursdays, Jan. 4 - Apr. 19from 12:30 - 3:30 pm at Carma House NWAND/OR Mondays, Jan. 8 - Apr. 23 (no classes Feb. 19, Apr. 2) from 12:30 - 2:30 pm at Fountain Court SE
10 Best House PlantsTuesday, Jan. 23from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Tuesday, Feb. 20from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fountain Court SE
Create New Life: Propagation MethodsTuesday, Mar. 20from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Thursday, Apr. 19from 9:30 - 11:30 am at Fountain Court SE
Book Discussion:“Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch AlbomMondays, Jan. 22, Feb. 26, Mar. 26, Apr. 23from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Carma House NW
Chaplain in ResidenceThursdays, 1:30 or 2:30 pm at Carma House NW Thursdays, 6:00 or 7:15 pm Fountain Court SECall 403-521-5292 or 587-747-0260 for an appointment.
Food & Nutrition: For Cancer TreatmentRecovery and People with Eating ChallengesInfo Session and Demo: Friday, Apr. 20 from 3:00 - 5:00 pmHands On Cooking: Friday, Apr. 27 from 1:00 - 3:00 pmSouth Health Campus (4448 Front St SE)
Food & Nutrition: Super Healthy FoodsInfo Session and Demo: Friday, Feb. 2from 2:30 - 4:30 pm at Carma House NWCooking: Friday, Feb. 9 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at Cookbook Co. (722-11 Ave SW)
Inner Smile WorkshopSaturday, Apr. 14from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at Fountain Court SE
Kalimba and Spoken Word (Bring a reading)Thurs., Feb. 1, 7:00 - 8:30 pm at Carma House NW
Kalimba Workshop: Meditative Thumb PianoThurs. Feb. 22, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Carma House NWAND/OR Thurs. Mar. 29 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Fountain Court SE
Laughter Yoga: StresseD is DessertS spelled backwards. Use humour to reduce stress.Saturday, Apr. 14 (single day workshop)from 9:30 am - 11:30 am Fountain Court SE(Also see Laughter Yoga pg. 6) Family/youth friendly with youth authorization form.
Take Charge: Build Your Personal Action PlanWednesdays, Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, May 23from 1:30 - 3:00 pm Location TBD
Healing Touch WorkshopSaturday, Jan. 13from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at Carma House NW
Thursdays with Bob: Reflection on Suffering (Open to the public)Thursday, Jan. 4 - After the DiagnosisThursday, Feb. 1 - Illness, Loss and Self-EsteemThursday, Mar. 1 - What Strengthens Your Spirit? Thursday, Apr. 5 - Regaining a Healthy Focusall from 3:00 - 4:30 pm at Carma House NW
Caregiving & Self Care
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For Caregivers Only Friday, Feb. 9 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Fountain Court SE
Caregiving Support: Finding SanctuaryTuesdays, Feb. 20, Mar. 6, 20, Apr. 3from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Carma House NW
Caregiving & Self Care
Advanced Cancer Speaker Series
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Peer Support / Wellspring Navigation
A trained peer support volunteer who has experienced cancer or is a caregiver, is available weekdays to meet with you
one-on-one or talk with you on the phone. They can also help you navigate Wellspring
services, and offer additional community resources and practical strategies. Call during office hours for more
information, or to ensure a peer support volunteer is onsite.
Legacy: Conversations and Intentional Acts of Love with Family and Friends Rebca Zawde, MSW, RSW, Family Counsellor Tuesday, Jan. 23 from 7:00 - 9:00 pmat Sage Centre (1245 - 70 Ave. SE)
Reframing Hope: Communicating with Family and FriendsKathy Bach Paterson, RN, MN, CHPCN, Family Counsellor Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 7:00 - 9:00 pmat Sage Centre (1245 - 70 Ave. SE)
MAID: Medical Assistance in Dying: Personal, Medical and Legal PanelDr. Jackson Wu, Radiation Oncologist, Salimah Walji-Shivji, LLB, RSW, MSW, BSW, Evie Wallace, family member. Tuesday, Mar. 6 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Fountain Court SE
Advanced Cancer Speaker Series: Talking With Your Health Care TeamCatriona Leckie, Nurse Practitioner, Neuro Oncology TBCCThursday, Apr. 12from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at Carma House NW
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Starts Program Time Jan 2 Healthy Steps™ 9:30 amJan 4 iRest® Meditation 10:00 amJan 4 Watercolour: Beginner’s Brush 10:00 amJan 4 Open Art Studio: BYO (Drop In) 12:30 pmJan 4 Visualization, Relaxation (Drop In) 1:15 pmJan 4 Healthy Steps™ 3:00 pmJan 4 Thursdays with Bob (Drop In) 3:00 pmJan 4 Moves in Rhythm 6:00 pmJan 5 Campfire Classics Music (Drop In) 12:00 pmJan 5 Yoga: For Harmony (Drop In) 1:00 pmJan 6 Creative Journaling: Comfort Zone 10:00 amJan 8 Cross Country Skiing 10:00 amJan 8 Yoga: Restorative (Drop In) 11:15 amJan 8 Snowshoeing Orientation 1:00 pmJan 8 Exercise and Educate (Drop In) 6:30 pm Jan 8 Knitting: Afghan Project (Drop In) 7:00 pmJan 9 Artshop: Still Life Sketching 10:00 amJan 9 Tai Chi: More experienced 11:00 amJan 9 Tai Chi: Less experienced 12:15 pm Jan 9 Supportive Conversation (Drop In) 1:30 pmJan 9 Fly-Tying 1:30 pmJan 9 Yoga: For Wellbeing (Drop In) 5:30 pmJan 10 Laughter Yoga: Resilience (Drop In) 10:00 amJan 10 Qigong: More experienced 10:00 amJan 10 Brain Fog 10:30 amJan 10 Qigong: Less experienced 11:15 amJan 10 Yoga: Functional (12 wk Register) 11:30 amJan 10 Exercise and Educate (Drop In) 6:30 pmJan 11 YA Yin Yoga (Drop In) 7:15 pmJan 12 Ukulele: Post Beginner 1:00 pm Jan 13 Exercise and Educate (Drop In) 9:00 amJan 13 Healing Touch Workshop 1:00 pmJan 15 Legal and Employment (Speaker) 7:00 pmJan 17 Art Mix: Songwriting/Jam Session 6:30 pmJan 18 Returning to Work 9:30 amJan 18 Digital Film Screening (Speaker) 7:00 pmJan 20 YA Comedy for Introverts 2:00 pmJan 22 Digital Storytelling: Basics 6:00 pmJan 22 Book Discussion: Tuesdays Morrie 6:30 pmJan 23 10 Best House Plants 10:00 amJan 24 Men’s Group (Drop In) 7:00 pmJan 26 YA Game Night (Drop In) 6:45 pm
Feb 1 Creative Journaling: Comfort Zone 10:00 amFeb 1 Thursdays with Bob (Drop In) 3:00 pmFeb 1 Kalimba Workshop: Spoken Word 7:00 pm
Program ScheduleWellspring NorthCarma House NW - 1404 Home Rd NW
Starts Program Time Feb 2 Food and Nutrition: Healthy Foods 2:30 pmFeb 3 Watercolour for Fun 10:00 amFeb 7 Healing Journey 5: Understanding 1:00 pmFeb 9 Threshold Choir (Speaker) 7:00 pmFeb 13 Artshop: Resiliency Cards 10:00 amFeb 14 Laughter Yoga: Resilience (Drop In) 10:00 amFeb 20 Caregiving Support: Sanctuary 7:00 pmFeb 22 Kalimba Workshop: Meditative 6:30 pm Feb 23 Cancervive Spin Orientation 5:00 pmFeb 23 YA Game Night (Drop In) 6:45 pmFeb 23 House Music Concert (Speaker) 7:00 pmFeb 24 Drumming 1:00 pmFeb 28 Men’s Group (Drop In) 7:00 pm
Mar 1 Art Mix: Artist Trading Cards 10:00 amMar 1 Thursdays with Bob (Drop In) 3:00 pmMar 1 YA Food & Nutrition: Healthy Foods 6:00 pmMar 1 YA Yoga Flow (Drop In) 7:15 pmMar 2 Art Mix: Art Assortment 10:00 amMar 3 Creative Journaling: Beginners 10:00 amMar 12 Snowshoeing 1:00 pmMar 13 Artshop: Painting in a Day 10:00 amMar 14 Laughter Yoga: Resilience (Drop In) 10:00 amMar 14 Art Mix: Blogging Basics Beginners 6:30 pmMar 15 Resumes and Interviews 9:30 am Mar 19 Pole Walking 1:00 pmMar 20 Create New Life: Propagation 10:00 amMar 23 YA Game Night (Drop In) 6:45 pmMar 28 Men’s Group (Drop In) 7:00 pm
Apr 3 Art Mix: Photography for Creative 10:00 amApr 4 Watercolour: All Things 6:30 pmApr 5 Creative Journaling: Beginners 10:00 amApr 5 Thursdays with Bob (Drop In) 3:00 pmApr 6 Artshop: Dreamcatchers 10:00 amApr 7 Art Mix: Artist Trading Cards 10:00 amApr 7 Drumming (Family Friendly) 1:00 pm Apr 11 Laughter Yoga: Resilience (Drop In) 10:00 amApr 12 Talking with Health Team (Speaker) 6:30 pmApr 14 AISH Lunch and Learn (Speaker) 12:00 pmApr 17 Read Changes in DNA (Speaker) 6:30 pmApr 20 YA Game Night (Drop In) 6:45 pmApr 25 Men’s Group (Drop In) 7:00 pm
Locations TBDFeb 6 Healing Journey 1: Coping 1:00 pmMar 6 Healing Journey 2: Skills 1:00 pmMar 12 Healing Journey 3: Healing 1:00 pmApr 4 Take Charge: Build Action Plan 1:30 pm
Register online at www.wellspringcalgary.ca, by phone at 403-521-5292 or 587-747-0260, in person at 1404 Home Rd NW or #120, 703 - 64 Ave SE.
Program Schedule Wellspring SouthFountain Court SE - #120, 703 - 64 Ave SE
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Starts Program Time Jan 3 Healthy Steps™ 11:30 amJan 4 Campfire Classics Music (Drop In) 12:00 pmJan 5 Yoga: For Harmony (Drop In) 10:30 am Jan 6 Drumming 2:30 pmJan 8 Art Mix: Artist Trading Cards 10:00 amJan 8 Open Art Studio: BYO (Drop In) 12:30 pmJan 8 Yoga: For Wellbeing (Drop In) 2:00 pmJan 9 Yoga: Functional (12 wk Register) 11:00 amJan 9 Visualization, Relaxation (Drop In) 2:30 pmJan 9 Exercise and Educate 6:00 pmJan 9 YA Bootcamp 7:15 pmJan 10 Tai Chi: All levels 10:00 amJan 11 Exercise and Educate 12:30 pmJan 11 Qigong: All levels 2:00 pmJan 18 Art Mix: Blogging Basics Beginners 6:30 pmJan 19 Time to Talk: Ted Talks 12:00 pmJan 26 House Music: Allan Arnell (Speaker) 7:00 pm
Feb 3 Mindful Based Cancer Recovery 12:00 pmFeb 3 Drumming (Family Friendly) 2:30 pm Feb 5 Watercolour for Fun 10:00 amFeb 6 Ukulele: Post Beginner 1:00 pmFeb 7 Art Mix: Art Assortment 6:30 pmFeb 9 For Caregivers Only 10:00 amFeb 13 Artshop: Still Life Sketching 10:00 amFeb 14 Manage Distress (Speaker) 6:30 pmFeb 16 Time to Talk: Ted Talks 12:00 pmFeb 20 10 Best House Plants 10:00 amFeb 24 Family Friendly Sampler Day 2:30 pm
Mar 1 iRest® Meditation 10:00 amMar 1 Fly-Tying 1:30 pmMar 2 Watercolour: All Things 10:00 amMar 5 Creative Journaling: Comfort Zone 10:00 amMar 6 Family Friendly Yoga 4:30 pmMar 6 Medical Assistance/Dying (Speaker) 7:00 pm Mar 8 Brain Fog 10:30 amMar 13 Artshop: Resiliency Cards 10:00 amMar 15 Art Mix: All the World’s a Stage 6:30 pmMar 15 Reflections on Suffering (Speaker) 7:00 pmMar 16 Time to Talk: Ted Talks 12:00 pmMar 28 Addictions: Treatments (Speaker) 6:30 pmMar 29 Kalimba Workshop: Meditative 6:30 pm
Starts Program Time Mar 28 Digital Film Screening (Speaker) 6:30 pm
High River United Church145 Macleod Trail SW, High River
Starts Program Time Jan 13 YA Rollerblading in Calgary 7:00 pmMar 5 Brain Fog in Red Deer 10:30 amMar 18 Ski Day at Mt. Norquay 7:15 amApr 6 Pole Walking at Fish Creek Park 10:00 am
Other LocationsSee descriptions for actual location details
Starts Program Time Feb 7 Wills and Estates (Speaker) 6:30 pmApr 20 Food and Nutrition (Speaker) 3:00 pm
South Health CampusWellness Centre - 4448 Front St SE
Starts Program Time Mar 24 Who do you call? (Speaker) 1:30 pm
Montgomery Hall5003 - 16th Ave NW
Starts Program Time Jan 23 Legacy: Conversations (Speaker) 7:00 pmFeb 20 Reframing Hope (Speaker) 7:00 pm
Sage Centre 1245 - 70 Avenue SE
Starts Program Time Apr 7 Artshop: Dreamcatchers 10:00 amApr 9 Creative Journaling: Beginners 10:00 amApr 14 Laughter Yoga (Family Friendly) 9:30 amApr 14 Artshop: Monoline Lettering 1:00 pmApr 14 Inner Smile Workshop 1:00 pmApr 17 Artshop: Painting in a Day 10:00 amApr 19 Create New Life: Propagation 9:30 amApr 20 Time to Talk: Ted Talks 12:00 pm
Register online at www.wellspringcalgary.ca, by phone at 403-521-5292 or 587-747-0260, in person at 1404 Home Rd NW or #120, 703 - 64 Ave SE.
Wellspring Calgary is pleased to offer meeting space for the following independently managed, cancer-related groups at Wellspring Carma House 1404 Home Rd NW (unless otherwise indicated in the description below).
Bladder Cancer SupportEmail [email protected] Call Susan at 403-730-3448 / Ben at 403-474-9612
Blood Cancer Support GroupCall Caroline at 403-263-5300or email [email protected] Tuesday of the month from 7:00 - 8:30 pmJan. 9, Feb. 13, Mar. 13, Apr. 10
Brain Tumor Support Group Call Crystal 403-944-3439 or email [email protected] 3rd Wednesday of month from 6:30 - 8:30 pmJan. 17, Feb. 21, Mar. 21, Apr. 18
Bridge to Peace Threshold ChoirWe honour the ancient tradition of singing at the bedside of those who are sick or dying or in need of nurturing song. To arrange a visit or join the choir call 587-317-7714 or visit our websitebridgetopeacethresholdchoir.ca
Cancer ChicA hands-on workshop for women living with cancer. Learn about potentially harmful chemicals in your beauty regime, receive make-up tips and tricks, tie scarves, and get pumped about fitness during and after treatment. Enjoy a special ’Thriver’ gift bag full of fun, healthy goodies! To register please go online at www.cancerchic.ca/events/ or email [email protected]: Karla Laing & Thrive Lab Monday, Jan. 22from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm at Carma House NWOR Monday, Mar. 12from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Fountain Court SE
Cervical Cancer Support GroupEmail Becky at [email protected] 2nd Thursday of month from 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Colorectal Cancer Support GroupEmail [email protected] 2nd Wed. of the month from 10:00 - 11:30 am22
External Support Groups
Head and Neck Cancer Support Group (AHS)Email [email protected] 2nd Monday of the month from 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Look Good Feel BetterManage appearance-related cancer side-effects in a friendly environment. Tips on skincare, makeup, wigs and hair alternatives. Complimentary cosmetic kit. Caregivers welcome for tea and a tour. To register go online at www.lgfb.ca or call 1-800-914-5665.First Tuesday of the month from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Carma House NW OR First Wednesday of the month 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Fountain Court SE
Ostomy Support GroupContact Patricia Cimmeck at 403-273-8946 or email [email protected], Feb. 13, Apr. 10 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
SAMPS: Southern AlbertaMultiple Myeloma Patient Support Call 587-998-7267 or email [email protected], Jan. 11, Mar. 8 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
University of Calgary Thrive Lab Research-based therapeutic yoga and exercise programs, for those diagnosed with cancer, on or off treatment, experiencing stiffness, pain, stress, fatigue or other side-effects, are designed to meet your (and your support person’s) needs. Use the Thrive Centre at the U of C to maintain and build your resilience.www.ucalgary.ca/healthandwellnesslab Yoga Thrive: 403-220-7749 Register via Active Living (12–week programs)Alberta Cancer Exercise (ACE) study: 403-210-8482 Community-based 12-week programs.
Women’s Interest Group Contact Becky at [email protected], Jan. 5 - Apr. 20 (no class Mar. 30) from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) / LocalifeOffers fun, casual, peer-led social events for young adults living with and beyond cancer. Connect with a community of people who get it! Open to survivors currently aged 18 to 39 years old and their supporters. Contact Jenna or Matt at localifecal [email protected] or www.youngadult cancer.ca
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