May 2015 - Cancer Society NZ - Canterbury

GROUPS ANDPROGRAMMES CALENDAR
May 2015
These groups and programmes are designed for people with cancer and their family/whanau.
Please book as spaces can be limited. Sessions will be held at The Cancer Society Christchurch Centre, 97
Fitzgerald Ave, Christchurch 8011 (unless stated)
DATE/TIME
1 May
12.00 – 2.00pm
WHAT’S ON
ADVANCED GROUP
DETAILS
Dr Kate Grundy - Palliative Medical Physician and Clinical
Director, Christchurch Hospital. Join us for a talk on
“Palliative care and you”
Richard Gray - Join us for an evening with Richard
speaking on Enduring Power of Attorney and Legal
Challenges
4 May
5.30 – 7.00pm
CARERS GROUP
6 May
5.30 – 7.30pm
LIVING WELL PROGRAMME –
SESSION FOUR
(this is a 5 session course)
Session four (of 5) – Julie Beadel, Dietician, St George’s
Cancer Centre - Nutrition through treatment and beyond
MEDITATION
Kathryn Deacon facilitates our regular meditation session
7 may
10.30 – 11.30am
7 May
6.00 – 8.00pm
SLEEP AND WELLBEING
WORKSHOP
(This is a 5 session course)
11 May
5.30 – 7.30pm
STRESS CARE
13 May
6.00 – 8.00pm
LIVING WELL PROGRAMME –
SESSION FIVE
(this is a 5 session course)
14 May
6.00 – 8.00pm
SLEEP AND WELLBEING
WORKSHOP
(This is a 5 session course)
19 May
1.00 – 2.00pm
21 May
10.30 - 11.30
YOGA
MEDITATION
21 May
6.00 – 8.00pm
SLEEP AND WELLBEING
WORKSHOP
(This is a 5 session course)
22 May
11.30 - 1.30pm
YOUNG PERSONS GROUP
25-50
29 May
12.00 – 2.00pm
ADVANCED GROUP
Session three (of 5) Veronika Gabel, Counsellor and
Sleep Educator. “The number one sleep buster”
Please note you need to have attended session 1 or 2
Rosemary Mannering – Physiotherapist Join Rosemary
to learn relaxation and breathing techniques to relieve
pain and anxiety
Session five (of 5) – Oncology Social Worker,
Christchurch Hospital. The role of the Social Worker and
how they can help you
Session four (of 5) Veronika Gabel, Counsellor and
Sleep Educator. “Habits that impact on sleep”
Please note you need to have attended session 1 or 2
Hollie Tang our facilitates our regular yoga session
Kathryn Deacon facilitates our regular meditation
session
Session five (of 5) Veronika Gabel, Counsellor and
Sleep Educator .”Managing and maintaining healthy sleep”
Please note you need to have attended session 1 or 2
Join us for lunch at The Dunsandel Store, Main South
Road, Dunsandel
Frankie Roake & Pene Clifford, Group Coordinators
Christchurch Cancer Society. Join us for group discussion
and lunch
If you are interested in any of these sessions, please register by contacting the Cancer
Society Group Coordinator on 03 3795835 or email groups@cancercwc.org.nz.
SELF FACILITATED GROUPS
Prostate Group
A group for people with prostate cancer, held monthly on the 1st Tuesday of the month at MacDonald’s
Merivale 10.30am, and the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Cancer Society Centre 7.30-9.30pm. All
welcome.
Tuesday Morning Walking Group
A group for people, family, whanau and friends, held weekly on Tuesdays: summer 10.00am, winter
11.00am, leaving from the Botanic Gardens (on the bridge by the tea rooms). All welcome.
FACILITATED GROUPS
Advanced Cancer Group
A group for people with advanced cancer, held monthly on Fridays 12 – 2pm for lunch, at the Cancer
Society Centre.
Carers Support Group
A group for partners, family, whanau and friends, held monthly on Mondays 5.30 - 7.30pm, at the Cancer
Society Centre.
Gynaecological Group
A group for women with gynaecological cancers, held 6 weekly Thursday evenings 5.30-7.30pm, at the
Cancer Society Centre.
Head And Neck Living Well Group
A group for people with head and neck cancers, held 6 weekly on Thursday evenings 5.30 - 7pm, at the
Cancer Society Centre.
Meditation
A group for people, their family and whanau, held fortnightly on Thursdays 10.30-11.30am, at the Cancer
Society Centre. Please contact Kathryn 027 209 0416 for further information.
Rangiora Walking/Coffee group
A group which meets for a walk, followed by coffee at the Artisan Café (18 High St, Rangiora) held weekly
on Tuesday mornings: summer and winter schedules vary. Please contact Barbara 021 189 2511
Yoga
A group for people, their family and whanau, held monthly on Tuesdays 1-2pm, at the Cancer Society
Centre. Please contact Holly 379 5835 for further information.
Young Persons Group
A group for people 25–50 years, held monthly on Fridays 12 – 2pm