NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, (CRCofWM) located at 59 Winter Street, Norway, on the Stephens Memorial Hospital campus, announces its schedule of in-person and virtual classes and activities for the month of March. They do ask participants of in-person classes to please wear a mask. Anyone impacted by cancer (cancer survivors and caregivers) can participate.
March is the month at the Oxford Hannaford Supermarket. Every time a shopper purchases the $2.50 Community Bag at the Oxford location, $1 will be donated to the CRCofWM. Shoppers may also purchase the reusable Community Bag on Hannaford-To-Go.
A special class in March is “An Introduction to Somatic Movement,” on Friday, March 25 from 11 a.m.-12 noon at the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. You do not need to register. Learning to practice ‘somatic movement’ is a fabulous way for cancer patients and survivors to manage their ability to move as freely and as pain-free as possible. In this introductory session, Erin
Girzone, owner of Good Health is a Habit will give an overview of Somatic Movement and answer any questions you might have. A four-week Somatic Movement workshop with Erin is being planned for May.
If you are new to the CRCofWM, please call or email them to register as a new client with the Center/sign a consent to participate in CRCofWM offerings: (207) 890-0329 or dmadden@crcofwm.org.
Weekly Drop-in Hours are Thursdays, 9-3 p.m.; other weekdays by appointment. Masks are required.
Weekly Ongoing Virtual classes: please pre-register for the virtual classes listed below at www.crcofwm.org.
Monday Morning Meditation – Mondays, 9:30-10 a.m. Start your week off on a positive note with weekly themed wellness meditations. Join Karen Vasil-Bush as she leads this meditation class designed to reduce stress and promote feelings of peace and well-being.
Virtual Chair Yoga & Meditation – Tuesdays 1 to 2 p.m. Join Kathryn Gardner, certified yoga instructor and massage therapist as she leads a 40minute Yoga class followed by 20 minutes of meditation.
MBSR – “A Mindful Hour” – Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. Learn how the practice of Mindful-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) can assist with reducing stress through breath, movement, and meditation. Join Kat Larsen as she leads this weekly class, integrating other practices from her work as a certified yoga therapist and registered yoga instructor.
Weekly In-person classes
New – Strength & Balance for Cancer Wellness at Rush Fitness, 141 Western Ave., So. Paris, ME. Tuesdays at 10:30. This full-body workout class, with instructor Lori Britting, is tailored to the comfort level and ability of each individual to maintain mobility and strength. Resistance training has been shown to enhance flexibility and decrease bone loss, reduce stress, and increase overall well-being. Exercise formats include bands, free weights, and body weight. You can train at your own pace, as you receive encouragement and assistance toward achieving your goals.
Chair Yoga in Harrison, Caswell House Conservancy, 42 Main Street, Harrison will resume on March 14, Mondays and Wednesdays – 11-12 noon. Chair yoga can lessen the impact of chronic illness and pain. It may also help cope with feelings of isolation. Being calmer and more relaxed inevitably leads to a greater feeling of happiness and well-being. Susan Kane teaches this class, which can easily be modified to everyone’s ability level.
Craft & Chat at CRCofWM, 59 Winter Street, Norway: Tuesdays 1-2 p.m. Drop in and explore your creative side and meet new friends at the same time. All supplies provided, masks are required.
Chair Yoga at the CRCofWM 59 Winter Street, Norway: Thursdays 1-2 p.m. Join Kat Larsen for this gentle form of yoga which utilizes both seated and standing poses using a chair for support to provide all the benefits of traditional yoga. Chair yoga can help improve core strength and balance, promote better breathing techniques, increase flexibility and help reduce stress.
Yoga Warriors for Cancer Care & Wellness –virtual and in-person at Posabilities, 15 Tannery Street, Norway – First four Fridays of each month – 2-3 p.m. This gentle yoga class will support healthy living for individuals facing the challenges of cancer through gentle movement and breath, supportive restorative yoga postures, and guided meditation and relaxation. Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. To register for an in-person class at Posabilities – https://bit.ly/CRCYogaWarriors-Instudio. For virtual – https://bit.ly/CRCYogaWarriors-Online.
Special groups
Men’s Support Group – CRCofWM, 59 Winter Street, Norway Third Thursday of each month 4 p.m.-6 p.m. For more information: Vance 207-583-2975.
Monthly Activities
Stamping Up – Making Greeting Cards– First Monday of every month – 1-2:30 p.m. Join Cathy Pulsifer for this fun, social activity and make some beautiful greeting cards to take home. Space is limited; masks are required. Materials are provided. Call (207) 890-0329 to sign up.
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