Support Groups - The Victory Center

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November 2015 Issue 59
Support Groups
Weekly Cancer Support Group
All types of cancer & caregivers welcome.
Every Wednesday
6:00—7:30 pm
Breast Cancer
Funded by The Breast Cancer Fund of OH
Tues., November 10th & 24th
6:00—7:30 pm
Blood Cancer
In partnership with the
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Mon., October 19th
6:00—7:30 pm
Caregiver Meeting
Tues., November 10th & 24th
6:00—7:30 pm
Refreshments served. RSVP.
Topic Nov. 10th
PT for Cancer Fatigue
Guest Speaker:
Barb Boyd
Block Printing Holiday Cards Fused Glass Pendants
Monday, Nov. 16th
6:00pm-8:00pm
Friday, Nov. 13th
10:00am-12:00pm
You may remember carving
the gray blocks of linoleum in high
school, using carving tools and
hoping that you wouldn’t poke yourself. Today
there are so many easier options for printing,
while achieving that same block print look.
Join us for a morning making holiday cards
using linocut techniques in Styrofoam, soft
eraser type material or try your skills with
linoleum. Bring inspirations or use those
provided to create your own set of cards or a
set to give as a gift. Wear old clothing or a
paint shirt. RSVP-class limit of 15.
Fused glass pendants are a great gift or a great
way to add color to your own outfit. Participants
will learn how to stack pieces of glass to create
2-3 pendants. The stacked glass pendants will be
kiln fired off site. Much of the glass will be precut,
but participants will be shown glass cutting
techniques. All pendants will be dropped of at
The Victory Center where you will be contacted to
pick them up. These pendants will be done early
enough to be part of your holiday gift giving if you
so desire. This is a very popular class, so please
register early!
RSVP-class limit of 15.
A Nature Wreath
Word Cloud Tile
Mon., Nov. 2nd
6:00-7:30pm
Tuesday, Nov. 17th
5:00-6:30pm
Come make a wreath all from things found in
nature. Learn about all these special gifts
from nature - to give your wreath a message
throughout the season. All supplies will be
provided, including preserved leaves, but feel
free to bring in items as well, like interesting
twigs, vines with berries, or feathers. (But no
pinecones) RSVP– class limit of 15.
Facilitator: Patty Toneff, Certified Volunteer
Naturalist, Ruth Esther Retreats
Join us for a creative Word Cloud tile project!
You will be supplied with a tile that you will
build a design using words that are meaningful
to you. Use your Family, Faith, or Cancer
Journey as the inspiration, or make one as a
gift for someone special! All supplies will be
provided. Josie Mazza, RT, facilitator. RSVP
The “Skinny” on Skincare
Tuesday, November 17th
Choose: 1:00pm or 6:00pm
REGISTER Starting Nov. 1st!
TVC Annual Holiday Potluck
Tuesday, December 1st
5:00-7:00pm
All participants and their families,
therapists, volunteers and board
members are invited to attend this
celebration!
Feeling the Holiday Spirit?
Donations for the office are
always needed & appreciated!
This year, please consider:
►Coffee & creamer, copy paper, bottled
water, crackers, and wrapped chocolates.
►Items from our Amazon.com Wishlist.
Search wishlists for “The Victory Center”
Areka Foster, Art Therapist
Survivors want to know! Do you know that
there may be known carcinogens in
your personal care products?
Learn what to look for when you
shop for safe personal care &
beauty products.
Bring up to 3 beauty items from
home and see if there are ingredients you
should know more about.
Knowledge is power!
Presented by Laura Beck, Representative of:
“Shoot” for the Holidays
Friday, Nov. 20th
1:00-3:00pm
Whether you have a fancy DSLR, or a basic
point and shoot camera, this class is for you!
Come with your camera and manual.
We’ll review your menus, and then practice
taking group shots (think Thanksgiving
gatherings, and all the other holidays of this
season), learn some tips to get the photos
you really want, and leave with lots of ideas
for how to get the best photos for your cards,
your albums, and your walls this year.
Peggy Lemmey Borell is an awardwinning photographer, and a Breast
Cancer survivor. She loves helping
people capture pictures of the ones
they love the most! RSVP
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Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 8am-4pm | Wed 8am-7pm | Fri 8am-3pm | 2nd Sat every month 10am-2pm
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Fight Back with Nutrition
Cancer
Survivor
Friday, November 20th, 10:00-11:30am
BOOK CLUB:
Thursday,
Nov. 19th
4-5pm
Held at:
The Victory Center
BOOK SELECTION:
A White Wind Blew
Are you in treatment and have questions about what to eat?
Are you a survivor who would like nutritional information to maintain your health?
Then this class is for you! Meet in a casual, small group setting to learn how your nutrition can help you with
your wellness goals. Plenty of information and time for individual questions. Register by calling TVC at 419531-7600. Class limit of 20. Facilitated by Marcia Grandsko, Clinical Dietician. Sponsored by ProMedica.
Aromatherapy Consultation
Wednesdays, November 4th & 18th, 1:00-2:00pm
Discuss the benefits of aromatherapy with an aromatherapist experienced in the concerns of cancer
patients. Learn to identify therapeutic-grade essential oils and their properties, and how they can be integrated into
your health practices. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers based upon the interests of the group.
Each session has a class size limit of 15, but you may register for each session. RSVP soon!
Facilitated by Deb Reis, RN, MSN, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist. Sponsored by ProMedica.
Wednesdays, Oct. 21st– Nov. 25th
10:00am-11:00am ~pre-register only
By: James Markert
Music is a balm for Dr. Wolfgang Pike’s
troubled soul...and he is determined to
unleash the physically and spiritually healing
powers of music. Viewed as pariahs by the
citizens of 1920s-era Louisville, who fear the
ravages and the spread of the “white plague,”
the unlucky residents of Waverly Hills apply
a variety of coping mechanisms in order to
come to grips with their individual and
collective pain. Please RSVP.
Lymphedema Education
Thursday, November 12th
5:30-6:30pm
This session will educate survivors of any type
cancer about cancer-related lymphedema.
RSVP please. Limit 15.
Learn: •what is lymphedema
•what are the risk factors
•the signs and symptoms
•how to reduce chance of occurrence
Facilitator: Mary Pollock, Certified
Lymphedema Therapist, DR/OT
Glass Mosaic
Tues, Nov. 3rd 5:30-8:00 &
Wed., Nov. 4th 2:30-5:00
Each participant will learn the
glass mosaic technique from
nationally recognized glass artist,
Gail Christofferson.
The project will be an individual size of
approximately 8x12. There will be many
designs to choose from to suit different tastes,
or create your own! The first class you will
complete the mosaic, and the second class
will be to grout your project.
LIMITED TO 16! (sorry, no caregivers)
Register early, class fills quickly!
Topic: Anti-cancer Holiday Menus
The Pink Ribbon Program is a Pilates-based recovery program developed by survivor Doreen
Puglisi, MS, exercise physiologist, to help other breast cancer survivors regain mobility &
improve quality of life. This 6 week post-operative program is intended to help survivors regain
strength, range of motion, and a sense of wellbeing.
 Registration is required and is for the whole 6 week course.
 Survivors may be recovering from lumpectomies, mastectomies, lymph node removal, or
reconstruction procedures
 These exercises may be done as soon as your doctor gives you permission, and along
with or after PT; suggested 2-3 weeks post surgical or 2 months post reconstruction.
 Also suitable for those whose surgery was several years ago; suits all fitness levels.
Kathy Farber, Ph.D., Pilates Instructor, Certified Post Rehabilitative BC Exercise Specialist
Stress Reduction & Guided Imagery
Belly Dancing!
Monday., Nov. 30th
1:00pm-3:00pm
Thursday, Nov. 12th
7:00-8:00pm
A wonderful way to provide relaxation for the
mind and body. Please bring pillow & blanket.
 Identify stressors and practice stress
relieving techniques in the 1st hour
 Experience a wonderful Guided Imagery in
the 2nd hour
 Those who’ve taken the class may return
just for the Guided Imagery portion.
Facilitator: Devorah Shulamit, RN, LSW
RSVP. Class size minimum 4, maximum 8.
Get more joy in your life!
Zumba GOLD
Line Dancing
Wed., Nov. 11th
1:00-2:00pm
Special Day & Time this month only!
Friday, Nov. 13th
1:00-2:00pm
Zumba is...a total workout, combining all
elements of fitness – cardio, muscle
conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted
energy and a serious dose of awesome
each time you leave class! RSVP.
New GOLD class suitable for all survivors!
Facilitated by Lauren
Sachs, ACSW,
Certified Zumba
GOLD Instructor
Belly Dancing is a low impact dance
technique that can help you achieve a more
joyful body image. Dance in your socks,
barefoot, or in soft shoes. Don’t worry,
there are no “bellies” in bellydancing!
RSVP please. Ladies only!
Survivors, friends, and family welcome!
Facilitator: Cheryl Johnson, Aegela Center
of Middle Eastern Dance
Come Dance with Me!
Want to learn the Electric Slide or Cuban
Shuffle? Join us and learn to line dance.
It is also great exercise!
Facilitated by survivor
Mary Leugers, line dance
instructor for 2 years with
Olander Park. RSVP.
Class limit of 15.
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Happy
Thanksgiving!
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1:00 “Shoot” for the
Holidays*
10:00 Fight Back
with Nutrition *
Topic: Anti-cancer
Holiday Menu
4:00 Book Club*
5:30 Yoga Nights
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1:30 Chair Yoga
2:30 Practicing Mindfulness
1:00:Line Dancing*
10:00 ART Therapy:*
Fused Glass
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7:00 Belly Dancing*
5:30 Yoga Nights
5:30 Lymphedema Ed.*
2:30 Practicing Mindfulness
121:30 Chair Yoga
5:30 Yoga Nights
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10-12 Wig Bank
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-John F. Kennedy
but to live by them.
highest appreciation is not to utter words,
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the
6:00 Aquatic Exercise*
Sorry, No Weekly Cancer SG
10:00 Pink Ribbon*
11:30 Nia Fitness
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6:00 Aquatic Exercise*
6:00 Weekly Cancer SG
10:00 Pink Ribbon*
11:30 Nia Fitness
1:00 Aromatherapy*
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6:00 Aquatic Exercise*
6:00 Weekly Cancer SG
1:00 Zumba Gold*
Wig Bank
10:00 Pink Ribbon*
11:30 Nia Fitness
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6:00 Aquatic Exercise*
6:00 Weekly Cancer SG
2:30 Glass Mosaics*
1:30 Chair Yoga
2:30 Practicing Mindfulness
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Thu
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* Please RSVP by calling 419-531-7600.
Visit www.thevictorycenter.org or FACEBOOK for more information.
1:00 Guided Imagery & Stress
Reduction
10:30 Yoga
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10:00 Healthy Steps
11:00 Knit Wits and More
6:00 Breast Cancer SG
6:00 Caregiver Meeting SG
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10:30 Yoga
6:00 Skinny on Skincare*
5:00 Word Cloud*
17 10:00 Healthy Steps
11:00 Knit Wits and More
1:00 Skinny on Skincare*
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6:00 Blood Cancer SG
6:00 Art Therapy
Card Making*
10:30 Yoga
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10:00 Healthy Steps
11:00 Knit Wits and More
10:30 Yoga
6:00 Breast Cancer SG
6:00 Caregiver Meeting SG
with Speaker*
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5:30 Glass Mosaics*
11:30 Nia Fitness
1:00 Aromatherapy*
10:00 Healthy Steps
11:00 Knit Wits and More
10:30 Yoga
6:00 A Nature Wreath*
410:00 Pink Ribbon*
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Hours:
Mon., Tues., Thurs. 8-4pm
Wed. 8-7pm
Fri. 8-3pm
10-2pm 2nd Sat
November 2015 Issue 59
Komen NWO awarded TVC a grant to continue to
provide services for area breast cancer survivors.
Call 419-531-7600
to register for
services that help
during treatment
and beyond!
Exercise Programs for
All Survivors!
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Are YOU enrolled? It helps so much!
Register your Kroger Card online at:
www.krogercommunityrewards.com
Thank You!
They’ll make a donation to TVC based on how much you
shop! Don’t worry, your fuel rewards remain the same.
Weather Cancellation Policy:
Check your local TV & radio stations
The Victory Center will be listed in the event of a closure.
Yoga Mon- 10:30-12pm
Thurs- 5:30-7pm
Yoga allows for gentle stretching,
greater flexibility, deep breathing and
better relaxation. Involves some floor positions; mats
are provided. Led by Mike Zerner.
 Healthy Steps Tues- 10-11am
Healthy Steps is a proven method of
gentle exercise which moves the lymph
system, using fun music and props. Can
be done standing or in a chair. Led by Lori Brandt,
Certified & Licensed in the Lebed Method.
 Nia Fitness Wed- 11:30-12:30pm
Nia is where exercise meets dance! Have
fun while you use the whole room to move.
Led by RN Deb Reis, Certified Nia Instructor.
TEXT Alerts
 Chair Yoga Thurs- 1:30-2:30pm
Chair yoga provides the movements of yoga
Email: tvcp@mail.remind.com & reply to confirmation.
from a comfortable seated position. Led by
CLOSED for Level 3 Snow Emergency in Lucas Co.
Caroline Dawson.
text @tvcp to 419-931-6739 for text alerts.
EMAIL Alerts
An ACS Program at
The Wig Bank
If you or anyone you know is a cancer patient
in need, tell them about this FREE service!
Wigs are all brand new straight from the
manufacturer and provided through ACS.
Survivors are here to help with fittings and
practical advice. Simple registration form to
receive a wig. Proof of income not required.
Caregivers may pick up a wig when necessary.
One wig per person per calendar year. No
appointment needed, just drop in when the Wig
Bank is open.
Wig Bank Hours:
2nd Wednesday each month from
10:00 am—12:00 pm
2nd Saturday each month from
10:00 am—12:00 pm