March-April 2015

JGH HOPE & COPE WELLNESS CENTRE
/ LOU’S HOUSE
CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES
March– April 2015
If you are living with cancer and you are from the Greater Montreal Area, the Wellness
Centre is here for YOU!
A free, bilingual* program offering support groups, lectures, workshops, classes, physical
activities, special events and more. (* unless otherwise indicated)
Registration is required for all support groups and some activities.
New activities and new schedule are indicated in bold.
For more information, please contact the Wellness Centre.
Address 4635 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Rd. (corner Lavoie)
Montréal, Québec H3W 1M1
514-340-3616
514-340-0989
Web site www.hopeandcope.ca
E-mail
info.wellnesscentre@bellnet.ca
Metro
Bus
Côte-Sainte-Catherine or Côte-des-Neiges
124,129, 165, 435
Opening hours Monday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
and some evenings
Closed Fridays.
The exercise room is open from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please note: All activities and schedules are correct at time of printing. Due to
unforeseen circumstances, some may be subject to last minute change. If in doubt,
please call 514-340-3616
WELLNESS IN A BOX
For more details, consult the individual flyers
The creative space - art therapy for breast cancer survivors
Bilingual workshops, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Previous art experience is NOT necessary.
Partially sponsored by the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation
Take charge of your life after cancer! To register, call Hinda Goodman at 514 340-8222 ext 5531.
In English, Saturday, March 14, or in French, Saturday, April 18 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A light lunch
will be served.
Partially sponsored by Abbott Nutrition
Lectures, workshops and programs
Cancer support group – in French – Mondays, March 9, 23, April 23 and 2 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Laughter workshops – Mondays, March 2 and April 13 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Zumba – 5 Mondays, March 9, 16, 23, April 20 and 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
To register, please call 514-340-3616
Internet Advisor –B.Y.O.D. (bring your own device) Rhoda Weiss
Thursdays, March 5, 19, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for cancer survivors, caregivers and volunteers. To register,
please call 514-340-3616
Basic medical information on cancer, on Wednesday, March 18, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Please call 514 340-3616 to register.
Learning the benefits of Acupressure, on Wednesday, March 25, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Please call 514 340-3616 to register.
To register, please call Hinda Goodman at 514 340-8222 ext. 5531
70+ Club, Fridays, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A light lunch will be served
Newly diagnosed breast cancer support group - 6 sessions will be offered, Wednesday evenings, twice a
month, beginning March 11 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Patients’ and caregivers′ support group - 6 sessions will be offered, Wednesday evenings, twice a month,
beginning March 11 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Caregivers’ ONLY support group, every 2nd Wednesday of the month, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Think Smart, Live Well, - 1-day workshops, from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In English, Tuesday, March 10, in French,
Tuesday, April 14
Look Good Feel Better, helping women with cancer – Tuesdays, March 17 or April 21, from 1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Post treatment support group, Wednesday, April 15, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
To register, please call Rivka Klein at 514 340-8222 ext. 4854 or Sandy Lipkus ext. 2591
En famille parents’ support group, Tuesdays, March 24 and April 28, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
En famille children’s workshop, Sunday, April 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lung cancer support group, Mondays, April 20, May 4, 25, June 1 and 29, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Orthodox Jewish women’s support group, Wednesday, April 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
March and April SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR SOME ACTIVITIES
Voices of Hope choir: cancelled Monday, March 2 and April 20
The creative space- for breast cancer survivors: cancelled Tuesday, March 3
Gentle yoga: cancelled Wednesday, March 4 and April 8
Just Gems and Jewellery 101 – for beginners: cancelled in March
Gynecological cancer support group: cancelled in March and April
Relax, mediate and visualize - in French– cancelled from April 15 to May 20
March 2015
Mon 2
Tue 3
Wed 4
Thu 5
Fri 6
Mon 9
Tue 10
Wed 11
10:30 - 11:45
10:30 - 12:00
1:00 - 2:15
1:30 - 2:30
2:00 - 4:00
5:30 - 8:30
10:15 - 11:30
12:15 - 1:15
Qi gong – guolin
What’s cooking?
Gentle Qi gong
Laughter workshop
Reiki (by appointment)
CancerFightClub (18-39) exercise and dance
Gentle yoga
Weigh to Go! – week 4 / session 2
2:00 - 3:00
2:00 - 3:30
7:00 - 8:30
10:15 - 11:45
10:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 1:00
12:00 - 1:30
1:15 - 2:30
10:00 - 12:30
10:30 - 11:45
11:30 - 2:15
12:00 - 1:00
1:15 - 2:30
1:30 - 3:00
Dancing for Eva
Mindfulness practice (4/4)
Bereavement support group (4/8)
Tai chi - integral
Healthy cooking
So you think you can dance!
Open art studio
Relax, meditate, visualize – in French
Art therapy group for cancer survivors – in French
Qi gong – guolin
Weigh to Go! – week 5 / session 1
Gentle yoga
Lower your stress level
Breast Friends support group
2:00 2:30 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 10:30 -
Open art studio
Internet advisor – B.Y.O.D.
Bladder cancer support group
Multiple Myeloma support group
Brain tumour support group
Thyroid cancer support group
3:30
4:30
7:00
8:00
8:00
8:30
1:00
Zumba (1/5)
Qi gong – guolin
10:30 - 12:00
1:00 - 2:15
1:30 - 3:00
2:00 - 4:00
2:30 - 4:00
4:00 - 6:00
5:30 - 8:30
9:30 - 12:00
10:00 - 3:00
10:15 - 11:30
12:15 - 1:15
2:00 - 3:00
7:00 - 8:30
What’s cooking?
Gentle Qi gong
Cancer support group – in French
Reiki (by appointment)
Lung cancer alumni support group
Voices of Hope Choir
CancerFightClub (18-39) exercise and dance
The creative space – for breast cancer survivors
Think Smart Live Well - in English
Gentle yoga
Weigh to Go! – week 5 / session 2
Dancing for Eva
Bereavement support group (5//8)
9:15 - 12:00
Thu 12
Wed 18
Zumba (2/5)
Qi gong – guolin
What’s cooking?
Gentle Qi gong
Reiki (by appointment)
Voices of Hope Choir
CancerFightClub (18-39) exercise and dance
Men’s club support group
9:30 - 12:00
10:15 - 11:30
12:15 - 1:15
1:15 - 3:15
2:00 - 3:00
7:00 - 8:30
10:15 - 11:45
10:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 1:00
12:00 - 1:30
The creative space – for breast cancer survivors
Gentle yoga
Weigh to Go! – week 6/ session 2
Look Good Feel Better
Dancing for Eva
Bereavement support group (6/8)
Tai chi - integral
Healthy cooking
So you think you can dance!
Open art studio
1:30 - 3:30
Learn to knit – for beginners (2/6)
1:15 - 2:30
1:15 - 2:30
7:00 - 8:30
Gentle yoga
Relax, meditate, visualize – in French
Basic medical information on cancer
Thu 19
9:30 - 12:00
10:30 - 11:45
11:30 - 2:15
12:00 - 1:00
1:15 - 2:30
2:00 - 3:30
2:30 - 4:30
Fri 20
10:30 - 1:00
CancerFightClub café (18-39)
70+ Club
Mon 23
9:30 - 10:15
10:30 - 11:45
10:30 - 12:00
1:00 - 2:15
1:30 - 3:00
2:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 6:00
5:30 - 8:30
9:30 - 12:00
10:15 - 11:30
12:00 - 1:30
12:15 - 1:15
2:00 - 3:00
Zumba (3/5)
Qi gong – guolin
What’s cooking?
Gentle Qi gong
Cancer support group – in French
Reiki (by appointment)
Voices of Hope Choir
CancerFightClub (18-39) exercise and dance
The creative space – for breast cancer survivors
Gentle yoga
En famille parents’ support group
Weigh to Go! – week 7 / session 2
Dancing for Eva
7:00 - 8:30
10:15 - 11:45
10:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 1:00
12:00 - 1:30
Bereavement support group (7/8)
Tai chi - integral
Healthy cooking
So you think you can dance!
Open art studio
7:00 - 8:30
Tue 24
Energy healing techniques (by appointment)
Tai chi - integral
Healthy cooking
So you think you can dance!
Open art studio
9:30 - 10:15
10:30- 11:45
10:30 - 12:00
1:00 - 2:15
2:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 6:00
5:30 - 8:30
9:30 - 11:30
Wed 25
The creative space – for breast cancer survivors
Qi gong – guolin
Weigh to Go! – week 7 / session 1
Gentle yoga
Lower your stress level
Open art studio
Internet advisor – B.Y.O.D.
1:30 - 3:30
Learn to knit – for beginners (1/6)
1:30 - 3:30
Learn to knit – for beginners (3/6)
1:15 - 2:30
1:15 - 2:30
Gentle yoga
Relax, meditate, visualize – in French
1:15 - 2:30
1:15 - 2:30
5:00 - 8:00
Reiki (by appointment)
5:00 - 6:30
5:00 - 8:00
Gentle yoga
Relax, meditate, visualize – in French
Lecture: Learning the benefits of Acupressure
7:00 - 8:30
7:00 - 8:30
7:00 - 8:30
10:00 - 12:30
10:30 - 11:45
11:30 - 2:15
12:00 - 1:00
1:15 - 2:30
2:00 - 3:30
5:30 - 7:00
Fri 13
Sat 14
Notes:
Tue 17
70+ Club
9:30 - 10:15
10:30- 11:45
10:15 - 11:45
10:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 1:00
12:00 - 1:30
Mon 16
10:30 - 1:00
8:45 - 3:30
Newly diagnosed breast cancer support group (5/6)
Caregivers’ support group
Patients’ support group
Art therapy group for cancer survivors – in French
Qi gong – guolin
Weigh to Go! – week 6 / session 1
Gentle yoga
Lower your stress level
Open art studio
CancerFightClub café (18-39)
70+ Club
Thu 26
Fri 27
Mon 30
Take charge of your life after cancer!-in English
Tue 31
Reiki (by appointment)
7:00 - 8:30
7:00 - 8:30
10:00 - 12:30
10:30 - 11:45
11:30 - 2:15
12:00 - 1:00
1:15 - 2:30
2:00 - 3:30
10:30 - 1:00
Newly diagnosed breast cancer support group (6/6)
Patients' and caregivers' support group
Art therapy group for cancer survivors – in French
Qi gong – guolin
Weigh to Go! – week 8 / session 1
Gentle yoga
Lower your stress level
Open art studio
10:30 - 11:45
10:30 - 12:00
1:00 - 2:15
2:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 6:00
5:30 - 8:30
9:30 - 12:00
10:15 - 11:30
12:15 - 1:15
2:00 - 3:00
7:00 - 8:30
Qi gong – guolin
What’s cooking?
Gentle Qi gong
Reiki (by appointment)
Voices of Hope Choir
CancerFightClub (18-39) exercise and dance
The creative space – for breast cancer survivors
Gentle yoga
Weigh to Go! – week 8 / session 2
Dancing for Eva
Bereavement support group (8/8)
70+ Club
April 2015
Wed 1
Thu 2
Fri 3
Mon 6
Tue 7
Wed 8
Thu 9
Fri 10
Mon 13
Tue 14
Wed 15
10:15 - 11:45
10:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 1:00
12:00 - 1:30
1:15 - 2:30
Tai chi - integral
Healthy cooking
So you think you can dance!
Open art studio
Gentle yoga
1:15 - 2:30 Relax, meditate, visualize – in French
10:00 - 12:30 Art therapy group for cancer survivors – in
French
10:30 - 11:45 Qi gong – guolin
12:00 - 1:00 Gentle yoga
1:15 - 2:30 Lower your stress level
1:30 - 3:00 Breast Friends support group
2:00 - 3:30 Open art studio
5:30 - 7:00 Bladder cancer support group
6:30 - 8:00 Brain tumour support group
7:00 - 8:30 Thyroid cancer support group
Centre Closed Easter / Passover
Centre Closed Easter / Passover
9:30 - 12:00 The creative space – for breast cancer survivors
10:00 - 2:00 Healing Touch (by appointment)
10:15 - 11:30 Gentle yoga
2:00 - 3:00 Dancing for Eva
9:15 - 12:00 Energy healing techniques (by appointment)
10:15 - 11:45 Tai chi - integral
10:30 - 12:00 Healthy cooking
12:00 - 1:00 So you think you can dance!
12:00 - 1:30 Open art studio
1:15 - 2:30 Relax, meditate, visualize – in French
2:00 - 4:00 Just gems-graduates of Jewellery 101
5:00 - 8:00
Reiki (by appointment)
7:00 - 8:30 Newly diagnosed breast cancer support group
(1/6)
7:00 - 8:30 Caregivers’ support group
7:00 - 8:30
10:30 - 11:45
12:00 - 1:00
1:15 - 2:30
2:00 - 3:30
10:30 - 1:00
Patients’ support group
Qi gong – guolin
Gentle yoga
Lower your stress level
Open art studio
70+ Club
10:30 - 11:45
10:30 - 12:00
1:00 - 2:15
1:30 - 3:00
1:30 - 2:30
2:00 - 4:00
2:30 - 4:00
4:00 - 6:00
5:30 - 8:30
9:30 - 12:00
Qi gong – guolin
What’s cooking?
Gentle Qi gong
Cancer support group – in French
Laughter workshop
Reiki (by appointment)
Lung cancer alumni support group
Voices of Hope Choir
CancerFightClub (18-39) exercise and dance
The creative space – for breast cancer survivors
10:00 - 3:00
Think Smart Live Well - in French
10:00 - 2:00
10:15 - 11:30
2:00 - 3:00
10:15 - 11:45
10:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 1:00
12:00 - 1:30
1:30 - 3:30
1:15 - 2:30
7:00 - 8:30
Healing Touch (by appointment)
Gentle yoga
Dancing for Eva
Tai chi - integral
Healthy cooking
So you think you can dance!
Open art studio
Learn to knit – for beginners (4/6)
Gentle yoga
Post treatment support group
Thu 16
10:30 - 11:45
12:00 - 1:00
1:15 - 2:30
2:00 - 3:30
7:00 - 8:30
Qi gong – guolin
Gentle yoga
Lower your stress level
Open art studio
CancerFightClub café (18-39)
Fri 17
Sat 18
10:30 - 1:00
8:45 - 3:30
70+ Club
Take charge of your life after cancer!-in French
Sun 19
Mon 20
10:00 - 4:00
9:30 - 10:15
10:30 - 11:45
10:30 - 12:00
1:00 - 2:15
2:00 - 4:00
2:30 - 4:00
Tue 21
9:30 - 11:30
9:30 - 12:00
10:00 - 2:00
10:15 - 11:30
1:15 - 3:15
2:00 - 3:00
Wed 22 10:15 - 11:45
10:30 - 12:00
11:00 - 12:30
12:00 - 1:00
12:00 - 1:30
1:30 - 3:30
1:15 - 2:30
2:00 - 4:00
2:00 - 4:00
5:00 - 8:00
En famille childrens’ workshop
Zumba (4/5)
Qi gong – guolin
What’s cooking?
Gentle Qi gong
Reiki (by appointment)
Lung cancer support group (1/5)
Men’s club support group
The creative space – for breast cancer survivors
Healing Touch (by appointment)
Gentle yoga
Look Good Feel Better
Dancing for Eva
Tai chi - integral
Healthy cooking
Orthodox Jewish women’s support group
So you think you can dance!
Open art studio
Learn to knit – for beginners (5/6)
Gentle yoga
Jewellery 101 – for beginners
Just gems-graduates of Jewellery 101
Reiki (by appointment)
7:00 - 8:30
Thu 23
Fri 24
Mon 27
Tue 28
Newly diagnosed breast cancer support group
(2/6)
7:00 - 8:30 Patients' and caregivers' support group
10:30 - 11:45 Qi gong – guolin
12:00 - 1:00 Gentle yoga
1:15 - 2:30 Lower your stress level
2:00 - 3:30 Open art studio
10:30 - 1:00
70+ Club
9:30 - 10:15
10:30 - 11:45
10:30 - 12:00
1:00 - 2:15
1:30 - 3:00
2:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 6:00
5:30 - 8:30
9:30 - 12:00
10:00 - 2:00
10:15 - 11:30
Zumba (5/5)
Qi gong – guolin
What’s cooking?
Gentle Qi gong
Cancer support group – in French
Reiki (by appointment)
Voices of Hope Choir
CancerFightClub (18-39) exercise and dance
The creative space – for breast cancer survivors
Healing Touch (by appointment)
Gentle yoga
12:00 - 1:30
En famille parents’ support group
2:00 - 3:00
Wed 29 10:15 - 11:45
10:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 1:00
12:00 - 1:30
1:15 - 2:30
1:30 - 3:30
Thu 30 10:30 - 11:45
12:00 - 1:00
1:15 - 2:30
2:00 - 3:30
Notes:
Dancing for Eva
Tai chi - integral
Healthy cooking
So you think you can dance!
Open art studio
Gentle yoga
Learn to knit – for beginners (6/6)
Qi gong – guolin
Gentle yoga
Lower your stress level
Open art studio