Sometimes what we really need is someone to talk with. Someone who understands the journey who can provide a listening ear, comforting shoulder, and evidence-based practices and advice. Whether you are a cancer patient, caregiver, family member, or friend, stop in on Fridays at noon to be in conversation with others on a similar pathway and with our Northern Arizona University student interns from social work, public health, pre-med, counseling, and psychology. You will find a community of individuals who care at Cancer Support Community AZ. You are welcome to bring a sack lunch and beverage.

Friday, September 26 will feature Kerri Quinn in a very special "conversation" around Sharing our Stories. Kerri joined us in August and her session was very popular. Please join us on Friday, September 26.

Learn simple strength and balance exercises with appropriate modifications for anyone at any level in this class. This is a live class with a virtual Instructor.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org. Thank you.

> April 2026 - The Lion, Witch and Wardrobe, Chronicles of Narnia - CS Lewis

> May 2026 - Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell - Robert Dugoni

> June 2026- Dictionary of Lost Words - Pip Williams

> July 2026 - The Book Club, for troublesome women - Marie Bostwick

> August 2026 - The correspondent - Virginia Evans.

> September 2026 - Theo of Golden - Alan Levi

> October 2026 – Twice - Mitch Albom

> November 2026 –The first time I saw him - Laura Dave

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet.  To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email.  You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information

For questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org . Thank you.

Join Christine Stephenson and John Mead for a relaxing Guided Meditation followed by a focused, Reiki healing session. Reiki is a form of energy healing geared toward enhancing relaxation and stress reduction. The combination of a Guided Meditation followed by a Reiki session will leave you in a peaceful and meditative state to help you along your healing journey.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email.  You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org.  Thank you.

This support group is designed for men only and is opened to those who have a current or recent cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of men who will stand beside you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of cancer.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, after completing your interview, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email after registering. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org. 

The Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, or Forest Bathing, is good for both physical and mental wellbeing. It is proven to reduce stress hormone production, improve feelings of happiness and free up creativity, as well as lower heart rate and blood pressure, boost the immune system and accelerate recovery from illness.

Let's support one another by introducing a healthy lifestyle choice to our Wednesdays and practice forest bathing by walking together from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm in gorgeous Flagstaff, AZ. Please ALWAYS register in advance so we know you are coming. Forest Bathing starts at noon at CSCAZ northern Arizona, 914 N. San Francisco Street, weather permitting, each Wednesday throughout the spring and summer. If we have inclement weather on Wednesday, that day will magically morph into expressive arts.

The group will depart from CSCAZ at 9:30 am and everyone is invited to bring snacks and/or lunch, water, sunscreen, a hat, and walking poles.

Upcoming destinations include:

  
• October 1 Flagstaff Urban Trail from FALA to downtown Flagstaff
• October 8 Veit Springs
• October 15 Kachina Trail
• October 22 Spacewalk Trail
• October 29 Campbell Mesa

If you are diagnosed with cancer that has metastasized (or spread) to other areas of the body, your needs may be different from those who have cancer at an earlier stage. In this group, we’ll provide a safe space to explore the unique ways in which cancer is impacting your life.  By building a community with others who “get it,” you can learn how to increase your quality of life and support one another through the ups and downs of a complex cancer journey. Led by a licensed clinician, this group is focused on increasing hope, empowerment, and community.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, after completing your interview, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email after registering. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

Yoga Nidra offers a deeply restful, guided meditation experience that allows participants to relax comfortably. It provides a gentle space to lie down, unwind, release stress, and reconnect with a sense of calm.

This practice can help:

• Encourage deep relaxation
• Ease mental and emotional fatigue
• Support balance during challenging times
•  Sleep
• Offer a peaceful moment of grounding
• Enhance overall feelings of well-being
• All, regardless of experience or physical ability

Patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones are all invited to participate.

Come just as you are, and allow yourself a moment of rest and renewal. Class is Wednesdays at 4 PM  on Zoom.

This support group is open to anyone with a current or recent cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of individuals who will stand with you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of your cancer journey.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here after completing your interview and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org. Thank you.

This support group is designed for anyone who has a cancer diagnosis. the group meets weekly on Thursdays. If you would like a safe place to explore what cancer means in your life, to find community of people who have your back, and to know there are others who understand you story because they are living it, this is the support group for you.

We ask that all interested participants schedule a pre-group interview before attending group by calling (928)236-2333 or email NAZ@cscaz.org

This support group is open to anyone with a current or recent cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of individuals who will stand with you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of cancer.

While the group will be conducted at the HonorHealth Shea campus, individuals from other treatment providers are also welcome to attend. In-person participation is encouraged, but virtual attendance is also available if attending in-person is not feasible.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

After completing the brief interview, please register here to attend in-person or virtually via Zoom, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email after registering. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org .  Thank you.

In Anticancer Living, Cohen (2016) tells us, “Patients who exercised while undergoing chemo or radiation were more likely to have received all their treatments on time; experienced increased self-esteem and physical functioning; reported less brain fog and more mental clarity; experienced less fatigue and improved sleep; reported less nausea and improved appetite; experienced less nerve pain and numbness in extremities, had improved mood and less depression and anxiety; experienced shorter hospital stays and fewer trips to the doctor; and, most important, experienced a higher general quality of life” (p. 205). Sounds like a protocol we all should embrace. Healthy living through movement!

In honor of this life-sustaining practice, you are invited to join us in “15-minutes of movement” on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The sessions are held on Zoom at 4:00 pm. Take a break and enjoy 15 minutes that will help reinvigorate your day. Each day the movement will be a bit different so that we learn all sorts of different movement techniques to add to our daily movement quota.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information. For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org. Thank you.

This support group is open to anyone with a current or recent breast cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of individuals who will stand with you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of cancer.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here after completing your interview and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org    .  Thank you.

During our presentation, you will learn about our program options as well as about free classes, workshops, and other events. You will receive information on how to begin utilizing the various program options available to you and your family.

Start your morning with intention and care through our Gentle Movement Class, designed to help you reconnect with your body, reduce stress, and restore energy. This slow-paced class combines mindful stretching, guided breathwork, and light mobility exercises suitable for all fitness and energy levels.

Whether you’re new to movement or seeking a softer approach to physical activity, this class offers a supportive space to move at your own pace—seated or standing. Ideal for individuals in treatment, recovery, or anyone needing a calm and refreshing start to the day.

Benefits include:

• Increased flexibility and circulation

• Reduced tension and stress

• Improved balance and posture

• A sense of calm and connection

No experience is needed—just wear comfortable clothing and come as you are.

Comienza tu mañana con intención y cuidado a través de nuestra Clase de Movimiento Suave, diseñada para ayudarte a reconectar con tu cuerpo, reducir el estrés y restaurar la energía. Esta clase de ritmo lento combina estiramientos conscientes, ejercicios de respiración guiada y movimientos ligeros adecuados para todos los niveles de condición física y energía.

Ya sea que seas nuevo en el movimiento o que busques un enfoque más suave de la actividad física, esta clase ofrece un espacio de apoyo donde puedes moverte a tu propio ritmo—sentado o de pie. Ideal para personas en tratamiento, en recuperación o para quienes necesitan un comienzo del día tranquilo y renovador.

Los beneficios incluyen:

• Mayor flexibilidad y circulación

• Reducción de la tensión y el estrés

• Mejora del equilibrio y la postura

• Una sensación de calma y conexión

No se necesita experiencia previa—solo usa ropa cómoda y ven tal como eres.

R&R: Sound Healing with Kalea Fajarillo

Immerse yourself in a deeply restorative sound healing experience led by Kalea Fajarillo. This gentle session uses sound bowls, vibrational tones, and guided breathing techniques to help calm the nervous system, release tension, and restore balance within the body and mind. Participants may experience a greater sense of relaxation, reduced stress and anxiety, relief from physical tension, and improved mental clarity. Whether you are new to sound healing or returning for continued support, this class offers a peaceful space to relax, reset, and reconnect.

R&R: Sanación con Sonido con Kalea Fajarillo

Sumérgete en una experiencia profundamente restauradora de sanación con sonido guiada por Kalea Fajarillo. Esta sesión suave utiliza cuencos sonoros, vibraciones y técnicas de respiración guiada para ayudar a calmar el sistema nervioso, liberar la tensión y restaurar el equilibrio en el cuerpo y la mente. Los participantes pueden experimentar una mayor sensación de relajación, reducción del estrés y la ansiedad, alivio de la tensión física y una mejor claridad mental. Ya sea que seas nuevo en la sanación con sonido o que regreses para continuar tu proceso, esta clase ofrece un espacio tranquilo para relajarte, renovarte y reconectarte.

Healthy Nutrition: Taste & Learn

Discover how nutrition can support your health and well-being in this educational and interactive class. Together, we’ll explore the role of balanced nutrition in boosting energy, strengthening the immune system, supporting recovery, and enhancing daily quality of life.

Participants will have the opportunity to taste a variety of nutritious food samples during the class to reinforce key concepts and promote practical, real-world understanding.

Please note: This nutrition education session will not provide meal kits to take home,  but food samples during the session will be provide.

This class is ideal for anyone seeking simple, evidence-based guidance to support healthy living, especially during or after a cancer journey.

Nutrición Saludable: Saborea y Aprende

Descubre cómo una buena nutrición puede apoyar tu salud y bienestar en esta clase educativa e interactiva. Exploraremos el papel de una alimentación equilibrada en el aumento de energía, el fortalecimiento del sistema inmunológico, el apoyo a la recuperación y la mejora de la calidad de vida diaria.

Durante la clase, los participantes podrán probar una variedad de muestras de alimentos nutritivos, diseñadas para reforzar los conceptos clave y ofrecer ejemplos prácticos aplicables al día a día.

Nota: Esta sesión educativa sobre nutrición no proporcionará paquetes de comida para llevar, pero se ofrecerán muestras de alimentos durante la clase.

Esta clase es ideal para cualquier persona que busque orientación simple y basada en evidencia para apoyar un estilo de vida saludable, especialmente durante o después de un proceso de cancer.

Un programa surgido de la idea de que a veces, lo que más necesitamos es una taza de café y alguien con quien charlar. Aquí, nos reunimos para compartir nuestras historias, experiencias y sentimientos, creando un lugar donde cada participante puede sentirse escuchado y comprendido.

Welcome to the "Support Circle", a welcoming space for individuals navigating a cancer diagnosis. Led by compassionate facilitators, this safe and confidential environment fosters connections, shares insights, and explores well-being strategies. Join our community to exchange experiences and find strength among others on similar journeys. You're not alone; together, let's navigate this path to healing.

If this will be your first time joining us, we strongly recommend you attend the Newcomer Orientation at 9 AM.

Free Educational Workshop on Navigating School and Work for Young Adults with Cancer

Cancer Support Community Arizona will host the EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT FOR YOUNG ADULTS LIVING WITH CANCER Workshop – This workshop was created for young adults aged 18-45 years who are living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis.

The workshop is designed to provide young adults impacted by cancer with the information, resources, and support to navigate education and employment. This workshop is offered virtually throughout Arizona on the zoom platform and in the Flagstaff CSCAZ office at 914 N. San Francisco Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Electronic power point and handout will be sent virtually to each participant.

Key Workshop Objectives include:

• Help Young Adults impacted by cancer navigate transitions in education and employment 
• Build confidence, access resources, and connect with other Young Adults facing similar challenges

Yoga practices can provide many benefits for those impacted by cancer from improving overall health to improving quality of life. Yoga helps with stress and anxiety, pain, sleep immune system regulation, appetite and physical function.

Stress and Anxiety: Yoga can help cancer patients relax and cope with stress, anxiety, and depression. It can also lower heart rate and blood pressure.

Pain: Yoga can help reduce sensitivity to pain.

Sleep: Yoga can help improve quality of sleep and improve Circadian rhythm.

Immune System: Yoga can help boost the immune system and some studies have found consistent yoga during treatment reduces growth of tumors.

Appetite: Yoga can help increase appetite, loss of appetite is a common side effect of some cancer treatments.

Physical Function: Yoga can help improve physical function, including flexibility and balance, and reduce risk of falls. It can also help cancer patients move around more easily after surgery.

Join certified instructor Liz Springborn for yoga each Tuesday morning at the Northern Arizona Flagstaff CSCAZ location. Liz is a registered nurse serving in oncology and bone marrow transplant when she was a bedside nurse. She started yoga for her own health and wellbeing. She loves learning and completed a yoga teacher training and enjoys teaching many styles of yoga.

This class is specifically designed for those impacted by cancer.  You are welcome to bring your own yoga equipment or utilize what we have at CSCAZ.

Be sure to register to reserve your spot each Tuesday morning.

Join Christine Stephenson and John Mead for a relaxing Guided Meditation followed by a focused, Reiki healing session. Reiki is a form of energy healing geared toward enhancing relaxation and stress reduction. The combination of a Guided Meditation followed by a Reiki session will leave you in a peaceful and meditative state to help you along your healing journey.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email.  You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org.  Thank you.

This support group is designed for men only and is opened to those who have a current or recent cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of men who will stand beside you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of cancer.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, after completing your interview, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email after registering. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org. 

Losing hair during cancer treatment can be an emotional challenge, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Wig Wednesday is a special program offering free, personalized wig consultations for individuals affected by cancer.

Appointments are available every Wednesday from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. During your private appointment, our caring team will help you find a wig that makes you feel comfortable and confident.

When registering for an appointment, you will be asked a few questions to help us select the best options for you:

• Preferred wig length: Short, Medium, Long
• Preferred wig style: Curly, Straight, Wavy
• Preferred wig color: Black, Light Blonde, Dark Blonde, Brunette, Red, Gray, or Other (please specify)

Let us support you on your journey with warmth, compassion, and a wig that helps you feel like yourself again.

Yoga Nidra offers a deeply restful, guided meditation experience that allows participants to relax comfortably. It provides a gentle space to lie down, unwind, release stress, and reconnect with a sense of calm.

This practice can help:

• Encourage deep relaxation
• Ease mental and emotional fatigue
• Support balance during challenging times
•  Sleep
• Offer a peaceful moment of grounding
• Enhance overall feelings of well-being
• All, regardless of experience or physical ability

Patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones are all invited to participate.

Come just as you are, and allow yourself a moment of rest and renewal. Class is Wednesdays at 4 PM  on Zoom.

This support group is open to anyone with a current or recent cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of individuals who will stand with you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of your cancer journey.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here after completing your interview and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org. Thank you.

With thoughtful, caring and expert instruction, the staff and volunteers of The Walter Hive will lead you through Expressive Arts classes that focus on exploring the changes and challenges you are facing through various artistic methods. This class is only open to 15 people and will take place at The Walter Hive in Scottsdale, so register today. We kindly ask that you be on time to ensure class begins on time. When you arrive at The Walter Hive, look for the giant double doors for access.

This support group is designed for anyone who has a cancer diagnosis. the group meets weekly on Thursdays. If you would like a safe place to explore what cancer means in your life, to find community of people who have your back, and to know there are others who understand you story because they are living it, this is the support group for you.

We ask that all interested participants schedule a pre-group interview before attending group by calling (928)236-2333 or email NAZ@cscaz.org

This support group is open to anyone with a current or recent cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of individuals who will stand with you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of cancer.

While the group will be conducted at the HonorHealth Shea campus, individuals from other treatment providers are also welcome to attend. In-person participation is encouraged, but virtual attendance is also available if attending in-person is not feasible.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

After completing the brief interview, please register here to attend in-person or virtually via Zoom, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email after registering. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org .  Thank you.

Know Your Neighbor Bingo at Let’s Toast Together

Join us for our Let’s Toast Together dinner event! Connect with other participants in Cancer Support Community Arizona’s Youth, Teen & Family Program, make new friends, and share laughter with people who understand the journey you’re on.

This special dinner is limited to 50 participants, so be sure to reserve your spot today!
This is a bilingual event in English and Spanish—everyone is welcome!

Conoce A Tu Vecino Bingo en Brindemos Juntos

¡Acompáñanos para una noche emocionante en nuestra cena Brindemos Juntos! Conéctate con otros participantes del Programa para Jóvenes, Adolescentes y Familias de Cancer Support Community Arizona, haz nuevas amistades y comparte risas con personas que comprenden tu camino.

Esta cena especial está limitada a 50 participantes, así que ¡reserva tu lugar hoy mismo!
Este es un evento bilingüe en inglés y español—¡todos son bienvenidos!

This support group is open to anyone with a current or recent breast cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of individuals who will stand with you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of cancer.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here after completing your interview and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org    .  Thank you.

Learn simple strength and balance exercises with appropriate modifications for anyone at any level in this class. This is a live class with a virtual Instructor.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org. Thank you.

Yoga practices can provide many benefits for those impacted by cancer from improving overall health to improving quality of life. Yoga helps with stress and anxiety, pain, sleep immune system regulation, appetite and physical function.

Stress and Anxiety: Yoga can help cancer patients relax and cope with stress, anxiety, and depression. It can also lower heart rate and blood pressure.

Pain: Yoga can help reduce sensitivity to pain.

Sleep: Yoga can help improve quality of sleep and improve Circadian rhythm.

Immune System: Yoga can help boost the immune system and some studies have found consistent yoga during treatment reduces growth of tumors.

Appetite: Yoga can help increase appetite, loss of appetite is a common side effect of some cancer treatments.

Physical Function: Yoga can help improve physical function, including flexibility and balance, and reduce risk of falls. It can also help cancer patients move around more easily after surgery.

Join certified instructor Liz Springborn for yoga each Tuesday morning at the Northern Arizona Flagstaff CSCAZ location. Liz is a registered nurse serving in oncology and bone marrow transplant when she was a bedside nurse. She started yoga for her own health and wellbeing. She loves learning and completed a yoga teacher training and enjoys teaching many styles of yoga.

This class is specifically designed for those impacted by cancer.  You are welcome to bring your own yoga equipment or utilize what we have at CSCAZ.

Be sure to register to reserve your spot each Tuesday morning.

In Anticancer Living, Cohen (2016) tells us, “Patients who exercised while undergoing chemo or radiation were more likely to have received all their treatments on time; experienced increased self-esteem and physical functioning; reported less brain fog and more mental clarity; experienced less fatigue and improved sleep; reported less nausea and improved appetite; experienced less nerve pain and numbness in extremities, had improved mood and less depression and anxiety; experienced shorter hospital stays and fewer trips to the doctor; and, most important, experienced a higher general quality of life” (p. 205). Sounds like a protocol we all should embrace. Healthy living through movement!

In honor of this life-sustaining practice, you are invited to join us in “15-minutes of movement” on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The sessions are held on Zoom at 4:00 pm. Take a break and enjoy 15 minutes that will help reinvigorate your day. Each day the movement will be a bit different so that we learn all sorts of different movement techniques to add to our daily movement quota.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information. For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org. Thank you.

The book "Anticancer Living" teaches us that during a cancer journey the most important thing we can do is surround ourselves with a community of people known as our "anticancer team". We need people who offer pratical support, informational support, motivational support. community support, and emotional support.

Our Tuesday Evening Social Connections in Northern Arizona programming aims to provide motivational support and community support. Group connections and social integration provide both a sense of belonging and the ability to assist others, which reinforces our own value in the world.

First Tuesday of the month programming is Tuesday Trivia so come ready to test your knowledge of fun, interesting, and entertaining topics. Your friends and family are invited to join you for this relaxed, interactive, fun evening.

First Tuesday Trivia is offered September 2, October 7, November 4, and December 2, 2025.

Losing hair during cancer treatment can be an emotional challenge, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Wig Wednesday is a special program offering free, personalized wig consultations for individuals affected by cancer.

Appointments are available every Wednesday from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. During your private appointment, our caring team will help you find a wig that makes you feel comfortable and confident.

When registering for an appointment, you will be asked a few questions to help us select the best options for you:

• Preferred wig length: Short, Medium, Long
• Preferred wig style: Curly, Straight, Wavy
• Preferred wig color: Black, Light Blonde, Dark Blonde, Brunette, Red, Gray, or Other (please specify)

Let us support you on your journey with warmth, compassion, and a wig that helps you feel like yourself again.

Yoga Nidra offers a deeply restful, guided meditation experience that allows participants to relax comfortably. It provides a gentle space to lie down, unwind, release stress, and reconnect with a sense of calm.

This practice can help:

• Encourage deep relaxation
• Ease mental and emotional fatigue
• Support balance during challenging times
•  Sleep
• Offer a peaceful moment of grounding
• Enhance overall feelings of well-being
• All, regardless of experience or physical ability

Patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones are all invited to participate.

Come just as you are, and allow yourself a moment of rest and renewal. Class is Wednesdays at 4 PM  on Zoom.

This support group is open to anyone with a current or recent cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of individuals who will stand with you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of your cancer journey.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here after completing your interview and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org. Thank you.

With thoughtful, caring and expert instruction, the staff and volunteers of The Walter Hive will lead you through Expressive Arts classes that focus on exploring the changes and challenges you are facing through various artistic methods. This class is only open to 15 people and will take place at The Walter Hive in Scottsdale, so register today. We kindly ask that you be on time to ensure class begins on time. When you arrive at The Walter Hive, look for the giant double doors for access.

CSCAZ participants are always looking for opportunities (excuses?!?) to hang out together and share a meal so it is an official CSCAZ program called Lunch Together.

Each Thursday at noon you can meet other CSCAZ participants at a designated Flagstaff location for lunch. This will be at your own expense and you will meet one another at the designated location. Would you like to bring a friend? You are welcome to invite one. Just be sure to always register at least 24 hours in advance so that the table(s) are large enough to fit everyone.  

                         
• June 11 - White Dove, 2211 E. Seventh Avenue
• June 18 - Karma, 6 E Route 66
• June 25 - Fat Olives, 2308 E Route 66
• July 2 - Himalayan Grill, 801 S. Milton Road
• July 9 - Brandy's East, 1500 E. Cedar Avenue
• July 16 - Wildflower, 530 Piccadilly Drive
• July 23 - Beaver Street Brewery, 11 S. Beaver Street
• July 30 - Fat Bagels, 2300 E. Route 66
• August 6 - Sosta, 413 N. San Francisco Street
• August 13 - Tourist Home, 52 S. San Francisco Street
• August 20 - Juice Pub, 22 E. Birch Avenue
• August 27 - Northern Pines, 2200 E. Butler Avenue

Grab some lined paper and a pen – that’s all you need! Writing images from one’s memory and imagination can be a healing act. According to studies, some individuals may benefit from participating in expressive writing as part of their supportive cancer treatment. The writing act can be a form of healing for patients or caregivers dealing with a cancer experience. Sue has been promoting journal writing as a tool for personal growth and self-care for many years. She prefers the term “therapeutic writing” believing It better explains the benefits inherent in its use. Research supports the effectiveness of writing to reduce hypertension and increase immune system functioning as well as many other benefits.

Taught by Sue Meyn, M C. She has presented to many organizations in Phoenix and now Flagstaff, and was a facilitator for groups at Cancer Support Community Arizona for seventeen years.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org . Thank you.

Welcome to Cancer Support Community Arizona! The Newcomer Orientation Meeting is open to anyone impacted by cancer, including cancer patients, their loved ones and caregivers. This orientation will be conducted live online and will include information about our free programs and classes, workshops, and events. During this virtual meeting, we will discuss how to get started with many of the programs available to you and your family!

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org. Thank you.

Sometimes what we really need is someone to talk with. Someone who understands the journey who can provide a listening ear, comforting shoulder, and evidence-based practices and advice. Whether you are a cancer patient, caregiver, family member, or friend, stop in on Fridays at noon to be in conversation with others on a similar pathway and with our Northern Arizona University student interns from social work, public health, pre-med, counseling, and psychology. You will find a community of individuals who care at Cancer Support Community AZ. You are welcome to bring a sack lunch and beverage.

Friday, September 26 will feature Kerri Quinn in a very special "conversation" around Sharing our Stories. Kerri joined us in August and her session was very popular. Please join us on Friday, September 26.

Learn simple strength and balance exercises with appropriate modifications for anyone at any level in this class. This is a live class with a virtual Instructor.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org. Thank you.

Yoga practices can provide many benefits for those impacted by cancer from improving overall health to improving quality of life. Yoga helps with stress and anxiety, pain, sleep immune system regulation, appetite and physical function.

Stress and Anxiety: Yoga can help cancer patients relax and cope with stress, anxiety, and depression. It can also lower heart rate and blood pressure.

Pain: Yoga can help reduce sensitivity to pain.

Sleep: Yoga can help improve quality of sleep and improve Circadian rhythm.

Immune System: Yoga can help boost the immune system and some studies have found consistent yoga during treatment reduces growth of tumors.

Appetite: Yoga can help increase appetite, loss of appetite is a common side effect of some cancer treatments.

Physical Function: Yoga can help improve physical function, including flexibility and balance, and reduce risk of falls. It can also help cancer patients move around more easily after surgery.

Join certified instructor Liz Springborn for yoga each Tuesday morning at the Northern Arizona Flagstaff CSCAZ location. Liz is a registered nurse serving in oncology and bone marrow transplant when she was a bedside nurse. She started yoga for her own health and wellbeing. She loves learning and completed a yoga teacher training and enjoys teaching many styles of yoga.

This class is specifically designed for those impacted by cancer.  You are welcome to bring your own yoga equipment or utilize what we have at CSCAZ.

Be sure to register to reserve your spot each Tuesday morning.

Join Christine Stephenson and John Mead for a relaxing Guided Meditation followed by a focused, Reiki healing session. Reiki is a form of energy healing geared toward enhancing relaxation and stress reduction. The combination of a Guided Meditation followed by a Reiki session will leave you in a peaceful and meditative state to help you along your healing journey.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email.  You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org.  Thank you.

This support group is designed for men only and is opened to those who have a current or recent cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of men who will stand beside you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of cancer.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, after completing your interview, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email after registering. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org. 

Phoenix Mercury vs. LA Sparks – Ticket Giveaway

Tuesday, September 9 | 7:00 PM
Footprint Center – Downtown Phoenix

Cancer Support Community Arizona (CSCAZ) invites you to an exhilarating WNBA matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and the Los Angeles Sparks. The Mercury are gaining momentum late in the season, while the Sparks continue to fight for a playoff spot—making this a high-stakes game with energy on both sides of the court.

Join us for an exciting evening of professional women’s basketball and community connection.

How to Request Tickets:

• Register by: Sunday, September 7

• Include the total number of tickets needed, including any guests ( which you can add during registration)

• Confirmation calls will be made on Monday, September 8

• Tickets will be distributed via email

Questions or need to add more guests?
Email: info@cscaz.org

Tickets are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis. We hope to see you there!

¡Entradas Gratis – Phoenix Mercury vs. LA Sparks!

Martes, 9 de septiembre | 7:00 PM
Footprint Center – Centro de Phoenix

Cancer Support Community Arizona (CSCAZ) te invita a un emocionante juego de la WNBA entre las Phoenix Mercury y las Los Angeles Sparks. Las Mercury están cerrando la temporada con fuerza, mientras que las Sparks luchan por mantenerse en la contienda por los playoffs, lo que garantiza un partido lleno de intensidad.

Acompáñanos para disfrutar del mejor baloncesto femenino profesional y compartir con nuestra comunidad.

Cómo solicitar entradas:

• Fecha límite para registrarse: Domingo, 7 de septiembre

• Indica la cantidad total de boletos que necesitas, incluyendo acompañantes

• Confirmaciones por teléfono: Lunes, 8 de septiembre

• Las entradas se enviarán por correo electrónico

¿Tienes preguntas o deseas agregar más invitados?
Escríbenos a: info@cscaz.org

Las entradas son gratuitas y se asignan por orden de solicitud. ¡Esperamos verte allí!

Losing hair during cancer treatment can be an emotional challenge, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Wig Wednesday is a special program offering free, personalized wig consultations for individuals affected by cancer.

Appointments are available every Wednesday from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. During your private appointment, our caring team will help you find a wig that makes you feel comfortable and confident.

When registering for an appointment, you will be asked a few questions to help us select the best options for you:

• Preferred wig length: Short, Medium, Long
• Preferred wig style: Curly, Straight, Wavy
• Preferred wig color: Black, Light Blonde, Dark Blonde, Brunette, Red, Gray, or Other (please specify)

Let us support you on your journey with warmth, compassion, and a wig that helps you feel like yourself again.

Yoga Nidra offers a deeply restful, guided meditation experience that allows participants to relax comfortably. It provides a gentle space to lie down, unwind, release stress, and reconnect with a sense of calm.

This practice can help:

• Encourage deep relaxation
• Ease mental and emotional fatigue
• Support balance during challenging times
•  Sleep
• Offer a peaceful moment of grounding
• Enhance overall feelings of well-being
• All, regardless of experience or physical ability

Patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones are all invited to participate.

Come just as you are, and allow yourself a moment of rest and renewal. Class is Wednesdays at 4 PM  on Zoom.

This support group is open to anyone with a current or recent cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of individuals who will stand with you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of your cancer journey.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here after completing your interview and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org. Thank you.

CSCAZ participants are always looking for opportunities (excuses?!?) to hang out together and share a meal so it is an official CSCAZ program called Lunch Together.

Each Thursday at noon you can meet other CSCAZ participants at a designated Flagstaff location for lunch. This will be at your own expense and you will meet one another at the designated location. Would you like to bring a friend? You are welcome to invite one. Just be sure to always register at least 24 hours in advance so that the table(s) are large enough to fit everyone.  

                         
• June 11 - White Dove, 2211 E. Seventh Avenue
• June 18 - Karma, 6 E Route 66
• June 25 - Fat Olives, 2308 E Route 66
• July 2 - Himalayan Grill, 801 S. Milton Road
• July 9 - Brandy's East, 1500 E. Cedar Avenue
• July 16 - Wildflower, 530 Piccadilly Drive
• July 23 - Beaver Street Brewery, 11 S. Beaver Street
• July 30 - Fat Bagels, 2300 E. Route 66
• August 6 - Sosta, 413 N. San Francisco Street
• August 13 - Tourist Home, 52 S. San Francisco Street
• August 20 - Juice Pub, 22 E. Birch Avenue
• August 27 - Northern Pines, 2200 E. Butler Avenue

In Anticancer Living, Cohen (2016) tells us, “Patients who exercised while undergoing chemo or radiation were more likely to have received all their treatments on time; experienced increased self-esteem and physical functioning; reported less brain fog and more mental clarity; experienced less fatigue and improved sleep; reported less nausea and improved appetite; experienced less nerve pain and numbness in extremities, had improved mood and less depression and anxiety; experienced shorter hospital stays and fewer trips to the doctor; and, most important, experienced a higher general quality of life” (p. 205). Sounds like a protocol we all should embrace. Healthy living through movement!

In honor of this life-sustaining practice, you are invited to join us in “15-minutes of movement” on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The sessions are held on Zoom at 4:00 pm. Take a break and enjoy 15 minutes that will help reinvigorate your day. Each day the movement will be a bit different so that we learn all sorts of different movement techniques to add to our daily movement quota.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information. For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org. Thank you.

This support group is open to anyone with a current or recent breast cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of individuals who will stand with you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of cancer.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here after completing your interview and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org    .  Thank you.

Please join this monthly group for a supportive discussion and education regarding living with pancreatic cancer. Learn about treatment options, side effect management and survivorship. This is a time to share information and experiences and on occasion learn from medical experts. Those supporting a loved one with pancreatic cancer are also welcome.

This program is being offered to you both in-person at our Phoenix campus and via Zoom, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org. Thank you.

Learn simple strength and balance exercises with appropriate modifications for anyone at any level in this class. This is a live class with a virtual Instructor.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org. Thank you.

Yoga practices can provide many benefits for those impacted by cancer from improving overall health to improving quality of life. Yoga helps with stress and anxiety, pain, sleep immune system regulation, appetite and physical function.

Stress and Anxiety: Yoga can help cancer patients relax and cope with stress, anxiety, and depression. It can also lower heart rate and blood pressure.

Pain: Yoga can help reduce sensitivity to pain.

Sleep: Yoga can help improve quality of sleep and improve Circadian rhythm.

Immune System: Yoga can help boost the immune system and some studies have found consistent yoga during treatment reduces growth of tumors.

Appetite: Yoga can help increase appetite, loss of appetite is a common side effect of some cancer treatments.

Physical Function: Yoga can help improve physical function, including flexibility and balance, and reduce risk of falls. It can also help cancer patients move around more easily after surgery.

Join certified instructor Liz Springborn for yoga each Tuesday morning at the Northern Arizona Flagstaff CSCAZ location. Liz is a registered nurse serving in oncology and bone marrow transplant when she was a bedside nurse. She started yoga for her own health and wellbeing. She loves learning and completed a yoga teacher training and enjoys teaching many styles of yoga.

This class is specifically designed for those impacted by cancer.  You are welcome to bring your own yoga equipment or utilize what we have at CSCAZ.

Be sure to register to reserve your spot each Tuesday morning.

Join Christine Stephenson and John Mead for a relaxing Guided Meditation followed by a focused, Reiki healing session. Reiki is a form of energy healing geared toward enhancing relaxation and stress reduction. The combination of a Guided Meditation followed by a Reiki session will leave you in a peaceful and meditative state to help you along your healing journey.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email.  You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org.  Thank you.

This support group is designed for men only and is opened to those who have a current or recent cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of men who will stand beside you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of cancer.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, after completing your interview, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email after registering. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org. 

The Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, or Forest Bathing, is good for both physical and mental wellbeing. It is proven to reduce stress hormone production, improve feelings of happiness and free up creativity, as well as lower heart rate and blood pressure, boost the immune system and accelerate recovery from illness.

Let's support one another by introducing a healthy lifestyle choice to our Wednesdays and practice forest bathing by walking together from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm in gorgeous Flagstaff, AZ. Please ALWAYS register in advance so we know you are coming. Forest Bathing starts at noon at CSCAZ northern Arizona, 914 N. San Francisco Street, weather permitting, each Wednesday throughout the spring and summer. If we have inclement weather on Wednesday, that day will magically morph into expressive arts.

The group will depart from CSCAZ at 9:30 am and everyone is invited to bring snacks and/or lunch, water, sunscreen, a hat, and walking poles.

Upcoming destinations include:

  
• October 1 Flagstaff Urban Trail from FALA to downtown Flagstaff
• October 8 Veit Springs
• October 15 Kachina Trail
• October 22 Spacewalk Trail
• October 29 Campbell Mesa

If you are diagnosed with cancer that has metastasized (or spread) to other areas of the body, your needs may be different from those who have cancer at an earlier stage. In this group, we’ll provide a safe space to explore the unique ways in which cancer is impacting your life.  By building a community with others who “get it,” you can learn how to increase your quality of life and support one another through the ups and downs of a complex cancer journey. Led by a licensed clinician, this group is focused on increasing hope, empowerment, and community.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, after completing your interview, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email after registering. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering. 

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here after completing your interview and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org.  Thank you.

This professionally-led support group is for female adults with any type of cancer at any stage. Offered free of charge, because of generous grants and donations, participants find a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return, you will find a community of individuals who will stand with you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of cancer.

Participants meet in-person at Cancer Support Community Arizona, 914 N. San Francisco Street, Flagstaff. The group meets each Wednesday evening from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

As with all CSCAZ support groups, a pre-group interview is required prior to registration. We ask that all interested participants schedule a pre-group interview by calling (928) 236-2333 or emailing NAZ@cscaz.org. Contact us today.

This support group is designed for anyone who has a cancer diagnosis. the group meets weekly on Thursdays. If you would like a safe place to explore what cancer means in your life, to find community of people who have your back, and to know there are others who understand you story because they are living it, this is the support group for you.

We ask that all interested participants schedule a pre-group interview before attending group by calling (928)236-2333 or email NAZ@cscaz.org

This support group is open to anyone with a current or recent cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of individuals who will stand with you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of cancer.

While the group will be conducted at the HonorHealth Shea campus, individuals from other treatment providers are also welcome to attend. In-person participation is encouraged, but virtual attendance is also available if attending in-person is not feasible.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

After completing the brief interview, please register here to attend in-person or virtually via Zoom, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email after registering. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org .  Thank you.

In Anticancer Living, Cohen (2016) tells us, “Patients who exercised while undergoing chemo or radiation were more likely to have received all their treatments on time; experienced increased self-esteem and physical functioning; reported less brain fog and more mental clarity; experienced less fatigue and improved sleep; reported less nausea and improved appetite; experienced less nerve pain and numbness in extremities, had improved mood and less depression and anxiety; experienced shorter hospital stays and fewer trips to the doctor; and, most important, experienced a higher general quality of life” (p. 205). Sounds like a protocol we all should embrace. Healthy living through movement!

In honor of this life-sustaining practice, you are invited to join us in “15-minutes of movement” on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The sessions are held on Zoom at 4:00 pm. Take a break and enjoy 15 minutes that will help reinvigorate your day. Each day the movement will be a bit different so that we learn all sorts of different movement techniques to add to our daily movement quota.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information. For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org. Thank you.

Soma Yoga & Sound Healing With Jennifer Miles

Soma Yoga y Sanación con Sonido con Jennifer Miles

Reconnect with your inner calm through this restorative experience combining gentle movement and live therapeutic music. This special session is co-led by Jennifer Miles and Moshé Williams, co-founders of Temple of Remembering.

The class begins with Soma Yoga, a practice of slow, mindful movements designed to release tension and support the nervous system. It transitions into an immersive Sound Healing journey, enhanced by live music performed by Moshé Williams using a range of instruments, including hand pan drums, wind instruments, and many more.

This multisensory experience invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your body and mind.

Benefits of Sound Healing Include:

• Improved mood and deep relaxation

• Stress and anxiety relief

• Physical tension release

• Mental clarity and improved focus

• Emotional well-being and balance

Reconéctate con tu calma interior a través de esta experiencia restauradora que combina movimiento suave y música terapéutica en vivo. Esta sesión especial será dirigida por Jennifer Miles y Moshé Williams, cofundadores de Temple of Remembering.

La clase comienza con Yoga Somática, una práctica de movimientos lentos y conscientes diseñada para liberar tensiones y apoyar el sistema nervioso. Luego, disfrutarás de una inmersiva sesión de Sanación con Sonido, realzada por música en vivo interpretada por Moshé Williams con una variedad de instrumentos como tambores hand pan, instrumentos de viento y muchos más.

Esta experiencia multisensorial te invita a desacelerar, respirar profundamente y reconectarte con tu cuerpo y mente.

Beneficios de la Sanación con Sonido:

• Mejora del estado de ánimo y relajación profunda

• Alivio del estrés y la ansiedad

• Liberación de tensión física

• Claridad mental y mayor concentración

• Bienestar y equilibrio emocional

Learn simple strength and balance exercises with appropriate modifications for anyone at any level in this class. This is a live class with a virtual Instructor.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org. Thank you.

Yoga practices can provide many benefits for those impacted by cancer from improving overall health to improving quality of life. Yoga helps with stress and anxiety, pain, sleep immune system regulation, appetite and physical function.

Stress and Anxiety: Yoga can help cancer patients relax and cope with stress, anxiety, and depression. It can also lower heart rate and blood pressure.

Pain: Yoga can help reduce sensitivity to pain.

Sleep: Yoga can help improve quality of sleep and improve Circadian rhythm.

Immune System: Yoga can help boost the immune system and some studies have found consistent yoga during treatment reduces growth of tumors.

Appetite: Yoga can help increase appetite, loss of appetite is a common side effect of some cancer treatments.

Physical Function: Yoga can help improve physical function, including flexibility and balance, and reduce risk of falls. It can also help cancer patients move around more easily after surgery.

Join certified instructor Liz Springborn for yoga each Tuesday morning at the Northern Arizona Flagstaff CSCAZ location. Liz is a registered nurse serving in oncology and bone marrow transplant when she was a bedside nurse. She started yoga for her own health and wellbeing. She loves learning and completed a yoga teacher training and enjoys teaching many styles of yoga.

This class is specifically designed for those impacted by cancer.  You are welcome to bring your own yoga equipment or utilize what we have at CSCAZ.

Be sure to register to reserve your spot each Tuesday morning.

In Anticancer Living, Cohen (2016) tells us, “Patients who exercised while undergoing chemo or radiation were more likely to have received all their treatments on time; experienced increased self-esteem and physical functioning; reported less brain fog and more mental clarity; experienced less fatigue and improved sleep; reported less nausea and improved appetite; experienced less nerve pain and numbness in extremities, had improved mood and less depression and anxiety; experienced shorter hospital stays and fewer trips to the doctor; and, most important, experienced a higher general quality of life” (p. 205). Sounds like a protocol we all should embrace. Healthy living through movement!

In honor of this life-sustaining practice, you are invited to join us in “15-minutes of movement” on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The sessions are held on Zoom at 4:00 pm. Take a break and enjoy 15 minutes that will help reinvigorate your day. Each day the movement will be a bit different so that we learn all sorts of different movement techniques to add to our daily movement quota.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information. For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org. Thank you.

The book "Anticancer Living" teaches us that during a cancer journey the most important thing we can do is surround ourselves with a community of people known as our "anticancer team". We need people who offer pratical support, informational support, motivational support. community support, and emotional support.

Our Tuesday Evening Social Connections in Northern Arizona programming aims to provide motivational support and community support. Group connections and social integration provide both a sense of belonging and the ability to assist others, which reinforces our own value in the world.

Fourth Tuesday of the month programming is Tuesday Puzzles where our primary focus for the evening will be assembling a puzzle. Your friends and family are invited to join you for this relaxed, interactive, fun evening.

Fourth Tuesday Puzzles is offered September 23, October 28, November 25, 2025.

The Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, or Forest Bathing, is good for both physical and mental wellbeing. It is proven to reduce stress hormone production, improve feelings of happiness and free up creativity, as well as lower heart rate and blood pressure, boost the immune system and accelerate recovery from illness.

Let's support one another by introducing a healthy lifestyle choice to our Wednesdays and practice forest bathing by walking together from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm in gorgeous Flagstaff, AZ. Please ALWAYS register in advance so we know you are coming. Forest Bathing starts at noon at CSCAZ northern Arizona, 914 N. San Francisco Street, weather permitting, each Wednesday throughout the spring and summer. If we have inclement weather on Wednesday, that day will magically morph into expressive arts.

The group will depart from CSCAZ at 9:30 am and everyone is invited to bring snacks and/or lunch, water, sunscreen, a hat, and walking poles.

Upcoming destinations include:

  
• October 1 Flagstaff Urban Trail from FALA to downtown Flagstaff
• October 8 Veit Springs
• October 15 Kachina Trail
• October 22 Spacewalk Trail
• October 29 Campbell Mesa

Yoga Nidra offers a deeply restful, guided meditation experience that allows participants to relax comfortably. It provides a gentle space to lie down, unwind, release stress, and reconnect with a sense of calm.

This practice can help:

• Encourage deep relaxation
• Ease mental and emotional fatigue
• Support balance during challenging times
•  Sleep
• Offer a peaceful moment of grounding
• Enhance overall feelings of well-being
• All, regardless of experience or physical ability

Patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones are all invited to participate.

Come just as you are, and allow yourself a moment of rest and renewal. Class is Wednesdays at 4 PM  on Zoom.

This support group is open to anyone with a current or recent cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of individuals who will stand with you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of your cancer journey.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here after completing your interview and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org. Thank you.

With thoughtful, caring and expert instruction, the staff and volunteers of The Walter Hive will lead you through Expressive Arts classes that focus on exploring the changes and challenges you are facing through various artistic methods. This class is only open to 15 people and will take place at The Walter Hive in Scottsdale, so register today. We kindly ask that you be on time to ensure class begins on time. When you arrive at The Walter Hive, look for the giant double doors for access.

This support group is designed for anyone who has a cancer diagnosis. the group meets weekly on Thursdays. If you would like a safe place to explore what cancer means in your life, to find community of people who have your back, and to know there are others who understand you story because they are living it, this is the support group for you.

We ask that all interested participants schedule a pre-group interview before attending group by calling (928)236-2333 or email NAZ@cscaz.org

This support group is open to anyone with a current or recent cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of individuals who will stand with you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of cancer.

While the group will be conducted at the HonorHealth Shea campus, individuals from other treatment providers are also welcome to attend. In-person participation is encouraged, but virtual attendance is also available if attending in-person is not feasible.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

After completing the brief interview, please register here to attend in-person or virtually via Zoom, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email after registering. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org .  Thank you.

Welcome to Cancer Support Community Arizona! The Newcomer Orientation Meeting is open to anyone impacted by cancer, including cancer patients, their loved ones and caregivers. This orientation will be conducted live online and will include information about our free programs and classes, workshops, and events. During this virtual meeting, we will discuss how to get started with many of the programs available to you and your family!

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org. Thank you.

During our presentation, you will learn about our program options as well as about free classes, workshops, and other events. You will receive information on how to begin utilizing the various program options available to you and your family.

Our youth program is for ages 6 to 10 who have been impacted by cancer.

This program offers a secure and inviting environment for them to openly share their emotions and thoughts about the impact of cancer on their lives and build connections with other youths who can understand. Through engaging activities like games and art, your child will learn valuable coping skills to help manage their emotions.

Healthy Nutrition: Taste & Learn

Discover how nutrition can support your health and well-being in this educational and interactive class. Together, we’ll explore the role of balanced nutrition in boosting energy, strengthening the immune system, supporting recovery, and enhancing daily quality of life.

Participants will have the opportunity to taste a variety of nutritious food samples during the class to reinforce key concepts and promote practical, real-world understanding.

Please note: This nutrition education session will not provide meal kits to take home,  but food samples during the session will be provide.

This class is ideal for anyone seeking simple, evidence-based guidance to support healthy living, especially during or after a cancer journey.

Nutrición Saludable: Saborea y Aprende

Descubre cómo una buena nutrición puede apoyar tu salud y bienestar en esta clase educativa e interactiva. Exploraremos el papel de una alimentación equilibrada en el aumento de energía, el fortalecimiento del sistema inmunológico, el apoyo a la recuperación y la mejora de la calidad de vida diaria.

Durante la clase, los participantes podrán probar una variedad de muestras de alimentos nutritivos, diseñadas para reforzar los conceptos clave y ofrecer ejemplos prácticos aplicables al día a día.

Nota: Esta sesión educativa sobre nutrición no proporcionará paquetes de comida para llevar, pero se ofrecerán muestras de alimentos durante la clase.

Esta clase es ideal para cualquier persona que busque orientación simple y basada en evidencia para apoyar un estilo de vida saludable, especialmente durante o después de un proceso de cancer.

R&R: Sound Healing with Kalea Fajarillo

Immerse yourself in a deeply restorative sound healing experience led by Kalea Fajarillo. This gentle session uses sound bowls, vibrational tones, and guided breathing techniques to help calm the nervous system, release tension, and restore balance within the body and mind. Participants may experience a greater sense of relaxation, reduced stress and anxiety, relief from physical tension, and improved mental clarity. Whether you are new to sound healing or returning for continued support, this class offers a peaceful space to relax, reset, and reconnect.

R&R: Sanación con Sonido con Kalea Fajarillo

Sumérgete en una experiencia profundamente restauradora de sanación con sonido guiada por Kalea Fajarillo. Esta sesión suave utiliza cuencos sonoros, vibraciones y técnicas de respiración guiada para ayudar a calmar el sistema nervioso, liberar la tensión y restaurar el equilibrio en el cuerpo y la mente. Los participantes pueden experimentar una mayor sensación de relajación, reducción del estrés y la ansiedad, alivio de la tensión física y una mejor claridad mental. Ya sea que seas nuevo en la sanación con sonido o que regreses para continuar tu proceso, esta clase ofrece un espacio tranquilo para relajarte, renovarte y reconectarte.

Stretching & Gentle Movement

Take time to reconnect with your body in this calming session designed to increase flexibility, reduce stress, and support overall wellness. Movements are slow, intentional, and accessible for all energy levels. Exercises can be done seated or standing, with no prior experience required.

This class provides a supportive environment to move at your own pace and tune in to what your body needs.

Estiramientos y Movimiento Suave

Tómate un momento para reconectar con tu cuerpo en esta sesión tranquila diseñada para aumentar la flexibilidad, reducir el estrés y apoyar el bienestar general. Los movimientos son lentos, intencionales y accesibles para todos los niveles de energía. Los ejercicios pueden hacerse sentados o de pie, sin necesidad de experiencia previa.

Esta clase ofrece un espacio de apoyo para moverte a tu propio ritmo y atender las necesidades de tu cuerpo.

Un programa surgido de la idea de que a veces, lo que más necesitamos es una taza de café y alguien con quien charlar. Aquí, nos reunimos para compartir nuestras historias, experiencias y sentimientos, creando un lugar donde cada participante puede sentirse escuchado y comprendido.

Welcome to the "Support Circle", a welcoming space for individuals navigating a cancer diagnosis. Led by compassionate facilitators, this safe and confidential environment fosters connections, shares insights, and explores well-being strategies. Join our community to exchange experiences and find strength among others on similar journeys. You're not alone; together, let's navigate this path to healing.

If this will be your first time joining us, we strongly recommend you attend the Newcomer Orientation at 9 AM.

Expressive Arts: focuses on projects that help participants explore the changes and challenges they face through various artistic methods. No experience necessary. Materials provided.

In Anticancer Living, Cohen (2016) tells us, “Patients who exercised while undergoing chemo or radiation were more likely to have received all their treatments on time; experienced increased self-esteem and physical functioning; reported less brain fog and more mental clarity; experienced less fatigue and improved sleep; reported less nausea and improved appetite; experienced less nerve pain and numbness in extremities, had improved mood and less depression and anxiety; experienced shorter hospital stays and fewer trips to the doctor; and, most important, experienced a higher general quality of life” (p. 205). Sounds like a protocol we all should embrace. Healthy living through movement!

In honor of this life-sustaining practice, you are invited to join us in “15-minutes of movement” on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The sessions are held on Zoom at 4:00 pm. Take a break and enjoy 15 minutes that will help reinvigorate your day. Each day the movement will be a bit different so that we learn all sorts of different movement techniques to add to our daily movement quota.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information. For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org. Thank you.

The book "Anticancer Living" teaches us that during a cancer journey the most important thing we can do is surround ourselves with a community of people known as our "anticancer team". We need people who offer pratical support, informational support, motivational support. community support, and emotional support.

Our Tuesday Evening Social Connections in Northern Arizona programming aims to provide motivational support and community support. Group connections and social integration provide both a sense of belonging and the ability to assist others, which reinforces our own value in the world.

Fifth Tuesday of the month programming is Tuesday Painting on Canvas where our primary focus for the evening will be the creation of a beautiful canvas painting while enjoying a glass of wine. Your friends and family are invited to join you for this relaxed, interactive, fun evening.

Fifth Tuesday Painting on Canvas is offered September 30, 2025.

Losing hair during cancer treatment can be an emotional challenge, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Wig Wednesday is a special program offering free, personalized wig consultations for individuals affected by cancer.

Appointments are available every Wednesday from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. During your private appointment, our caring team will help you find a wig that makes you feel comfortable and confident.

When registering for an appointment, you will be asked a few questions to help us select the best options for you:

• Preferred wig length: Short, Medium, Long
• Preferred wig style: Curly, Straight, Wavy
• Preferred wig color: Black, Light Blonde, Dark Blonde, Brunette, Red, Gray, or Other (please specify)

Let us support you on your journey with warmth, compassion, and a wig that helps you feel like yourself again.

Yoga Nidra offers a deeply restful, guided meditation experience that allows participants to relax comfortably. It provides a gentle space to lie down, unwind, release stress, and reconnect with a sense of calm.

This practice can help:

• Encourage deep relaxation
• Ease mental and emotional fatigue
• Support balance during challenging times
•  Sleep
• Offer a peaceful moment of grounding
• Enhance overall feelings of well-being
• All, regardless of experience or physical ability

Patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones are all invited to participate.

Come just as you are, and allow yourself a moment of rest and renewal. Class is Wednesdays at 4 PM  on Zoom.

This support group is open to anyone with a current or recent cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of individuals who will stand with you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of your cancer journey.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here after completing your interview and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org. Thank you.

With thoughtful, caring and expert instruction, the staff and volunteers of The Walter Hive will lead you through Expressive Arts classes that focus on exploring the changes and challenges you are facing through various artistic methods. This class is only open to 15 people and will take place at The Walter Hive in Scottsdale, so register today. We kindly ask that you be on time to ensure class begins on time. When you arrive at The Walter Hive, look for the giant double doors for access.

CSCAZ participants are always looking for opportunities (excuses?!?) to hang out together and share a meal so it is an official CSCAZ program called Lunch Together.

Each Thursday at noon you can meet other CSCAZ participants at a designated Flagstaff location for lunch. This will be at your own expense and you will meet one another at the designated location. Would you like to bring a friend? You are welcome to invite one. Just be sure to always register at least 24 hours in advance so that the table(s) are large enough to fit everyone.  

                         
• June 11 - White Dove, 2211 E. Seventh Avenue
• June 18 - Karma, 6 E Route 66
• June 25 - Fat Olives, 2308 E Route 66
• July 2 - Himalayan Grill, 801 S. Milton Road
• July 9 - Brandy's East, 1500 E. Cedar Avenue
• July 16 - Wildflower, 530 Piccadilly Drive
• July 23 - Beaver Street Brewery, 11 S. Beaver Street
• July 30 - Fat Bagels, 2300 E. Route 66
• August 6 - Sosta, 413 N. San Francisco Street
• August 13 - Tourist Home, 52 S. San Francisco Street
• August 20 - Juice Pub, 22 E. Birch Avenue
• August 27 - Northern Pines, 2200 E. Butler Avenue

Grab some lined paper and a pen – that’s all you need! Writing images from one’s memory and imagination can be a healing act. According to studies, some individuals may benefit from participating in expressive writing as part of their supportive cancer treatment. The writing act can be a form of healing for patients or caregivers dealing with a cancer experience. Sue has been promoting journal writing as a tool for personal growth and self-care for many years. She prefers the term “therapeutic writing” believing It better explains the benefits inherent in its use. Research supports the effectiveness of writing to reduce hypertension and increase immune system functioning as well as many other benefits.

Taught by Sue Meyn, M C. She has presented to many organizations in Phoenix and now Flagstaff, and was a facilitator for groups at Cancer Support Community Arizona for seventeen years.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org . Thank you.

Welcome to Cancer Support Community Arizona! The Newcomer Orientation Meeting is open to anyone impacted by cancer, including cancer patients, their loved ones and caregivers. This orientation will be conducted live online and will include information about our free programs and classes, workshops, and events. During this virtual meeting, we will discuss how to get started with many of the programs available to you and your family!

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org. Thank you.

Join us for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit at Cancer Support Community Arizona’s Trivia Night Fundraiser hosted by our Young Professionals Council! Gather your team, put your knowledge to the test, and enjoy a night filled with engaging rounds of trivia, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and interactive activities—all while supporting individuals impacted by cancer.

Event Highlights

• Trivia Competition – Team formation and registration is encouraged, but always welcome to join one at the event! Compete in multiple rounds of general knowledge and themed trivia to win prizes and bragging rights.
• Dinner & Drinks – Enjoy a catered dinner and a selection of beer, wine, a signature drink, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Raffles & Prizes – Take part in exciting raffle opportunities and win exclusive prizes.

Tickets are $65, teams of 6 are $400. Volunteer opportunities are available. To register and more information, visit https://secure.qgiv.com/for/9rxebc/event/trivianight2025/

Expressive Arts: focuses on projects that help participants explore the changes and challenges they face through various artistic methods. No experience necessary. Materials provided.

Join Christine Stephenson and John Mead for a relaxing Guided Meditation followed by a focused, Reiki healing session. Reiki is a form of energy healing geared toward enhancing relaxation and stress reduction. The combination of a Guided Meditation followed by a Reiki session will leave you in a peaceful and meditative state to help you along your healing journey.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email.  You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org.  Thank you.

This support group is designed for men only and is opened to those who have a current or recent cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of men who will stand beside you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of cancer.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, after completing your interview, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email after registering. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org. 

The Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, or Forest Bathing, is good for both physical and mental wellbeing. It is proven to reduce stress hormone production, improve feelings of happiness and free up creativity, as well as lower heart rate and blood pressure, boost the immune system and accelerate recovery from illness.

Let's support one another by introducing a healthy lifestyle choice to our Wednesdays and practice forest bathing by walking together from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm in gorgeous Flagstaff, AZ. Please ALWAYS register in advance so we know you are coming. Forest Bathing starts at noon at CSCAZ northern Arizona, 914 N. San Francisco Street, weather permitting, each Wednesday throughout the spring and summer. If we have inclement weather on Wednesday, that day will magically morph into expressive arts.

The group will depart from CSCAZ at 9:30 am and everyone is invited to bring snacks and/or lunch, water, sunscreen, a hat, and walking poles.

Upcoming destinations include:

  
• October 1 Flagstaff Urban Trail from FALA to downtown Flagstaff
• October 8 Veit Springs
• October 15 Kachina Trail
• October 22 Spacewalk Trail
• October 29 Campbell Mesa

Nutrition and Cancer Awareness & Prevention Workshop - in-person and by Zoom

Wednesdays, October 8 - 29, 2025, 12 - 12:45 pm

Hughes Hotel and Restaurant Management (Bldg 33A), room 138

To register or to receive the Zoom link, email community-nutrition@nau.edu.

Presented by Professor Jay Sutliffe and Nutrition Research & Communication students

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re hosting a free 4-week workshop to help you learn practical, evidence-based steps to reduce risk.

What we’ll cover (the 4 pillars of prevention):

• Healthy plant-based eating (simple swaps, fiber, soy basics, and easy recipes and food sampling)

• Regular physical activity (how much, what type, and how to fit it in)

• Limiting alcohol (why it matters and practical strategies)

• Healthy body weight (small, sustainable changes that add up)

Bonus: Participants receive a workshop packet with a quick-start guide, weekly habit tracker, and great recipes. Light refreshments and healthy foods tasting will be offered to those who attend in person at Northern Arizona University, and a chance to win wellness raffle items.

  All are welcome. To register or to receive the Zoom link, email community-nutrition@nau.edu.

Yoga Nidra offers a deeply restful, guided meditation experience that allows participants to relax comfortably. It provides a gentle space to lie down, unwind, release stress, and reconnect with a sense of calm.

This practice can help:

• Encourage deep relaxation
• Ease mental and emotional fatigue
• Support balance during challenging times
•  Sleep
• Offer a peaceful moment of grounding
• Enhance overall feelings of well-being
• All, regardless of experience or physical ability

Patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones are all invited to participate.

Come just as you are, and allow yourself a moment of rest and renewal. Class is Wednesdays at 4 PM  on Zoom.

This support group is open to anyone with a current or recent cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of individuals who will stand with you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of your cancer journey.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here after completing your interview and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org. Thank you.

CSCAZ participants are always looking for opportunities (excuses?!?) to hang out together and share a meal so it is an official CSCAZ program called Lunch Together.

Each Thursday at noon you can meet other CSCAZ participants at a designated Flagstaff location for lunch. This will be at your own expense and you will meet one another at the designated location. Would you like to bring a friend? You are welcome to invite one. Just be sure to always register at least 24 hours in advance so that the table(s) are large enough to fit everyone.  

                         
• June 11 - White Dove, 2211 E. Seventh Avenue
• June 18 - Karma, 6 E Route 66
• June 25 - Fat Olives, 2308 E Route 66
• July 2 - Himalayan Grill, 801 S. Milton Road
• July 9 - Brandy's East, 1500 E. Cedar Avenue
• July 16 - Wildflower, 530 Piccadilly Drive
• July 23 - Beaver Street Brewery, 11 S. Beaver Street
• July 30 - Fat Bagels, 2300 E. Route 66
• August 6 - Sosta, 413 N. San Francisco Street
• August 13 - Tourist Home, 52 S. San Francisco Street
• August 20 - Juice Pub, 22 E. Birch Avenue
• August 27 - Northern Pines, 2200 E. Butler Avenue

In Anticancer Living, Cohen (2016) tells us, “Patients who exercised while undergoing chemo or radiation were more likely to have received all their treatments on time; experienced increased self-esteem and physical functioning; reported less brain fog and more mental clarity; experienced less fatigue and improved sleep; reported less nausea and improved appetite; experienced less nerve pain and numbness in extremities, had improved mood and less depression and anxiety; experienced shorter hospital stays and fewer trips to the doctor; and, most important, experienced a higher general quality of life” (p. 205). Sounds like a protocol we all should embrace. Healthy living through movement!

In honor of this life-sustaining practice, you are invited to join us in “15-minutes of movement” on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The sessions are held on Zoom at 4:00 pm. Take a break and enjoy 15 minutes that will help reinvigorate your day. Each day the movement will be a bit different so that we learn all sorts of different movement techniques to add to our daily movement quota.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information. For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org. Thank you.

This support group is open to anyone with a current or recent breast cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of individuals who will stand with you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of cancer.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here after completing your interview and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org    .  Thank you.

This summer Marta took a month-long adventure across the Pacific Ocean including multiple stops in Japan seaports and Alaska. Come and hear the story and take in the photos. We can all join Marta on her cross-ocean adventure.

We will serve pumpking break and hot tea.

Join CSCAZ Intern, Hallie Pahl, to explore poetry and express yourself through writing. Hallie has been writing and performing poetry at Flagstaff and Phoenix poetry slams and open mics for the past seven years, writing primarily poems regarding mental health.

Poetry can be a very cathartic and healing form of expression.

You will have the option of exploring a variety of prompts and will learn three different forms of poetry: a list poem, a haiku, and a pantoum. Form can provide structure to a poem which can help with writers' block.

You will be able to take home a poetry workshop packet in case you would like to explore different forms of poetry and prompts on your own time.

Reiki is an ancient Japanese healing modality that brings life force energy to the body to help restore balance and harmony to the body’s energy field. ‘Rei’ means spiritual wisdom and ‘ki’ means life force energy (also known as chi, prana or biofield energy). So, Reiki means ‘Spiritually Guided Life Force Energy.’ There are many wonderful benefits of Reiki. Some include relaxation, reduced anxiety & stress, feeling more centered, relief from chronic pain, emotional healing & stability, increased self-awareness, and strengthened immune system. We know that everything, including our bodies, is composed of energy.

Reiki works at an energetic level—activating the body’s innate healing response; initiating mental, emotional, and physical well-being. A Reiki practitioner, who has been attuned to Reiki energy, acts as a conduit for the Universal life force energy and is able to channel the energy to the recipient.

Led by Alexandra Morales

Our stories are meant to be shared.

Let’s imagine the stories that never got the chance to be told. Let’s think of the stories that are still inside of us waiting to be given a voice. Writing gives us a chance to tap into our creativity and see ourselves and the world differently as we uncover new insights and truths about our lives.

Our facilitator, Dr. Kerri Quinn shares "I am an associate teaching professor with the Honors College at Northern Arizona University where I teach creative writing, literature, and seminars in critical reading and writing. I also designed and facilitated employee wellness writing workshops at Flagstaff Medical Center. Through these experiences, I have refined my methodology for fostering emotional connection in small teams. As the co-founder of The Creative Collective, I facilitate online writing workshops for women. Last month, my partner and I hosted our first yoga and writing retreat for women. The retreat created a space where storytelling and movement became tools for self-discovery and change as participants explored the art of creative living. I am also collaborating with fellow writers I met at an off-Broadway storytelling event last year to plan a writing retreat in Sedona, Arizona in the spring of 2026.

Kerri promises to combine creative writing prompts with gentle yoga poses and meditation to cultivate mindfulness and promote relaxation. It sounds like the perfect opportunity to engage in psychosocial healing together.

Learn simple strength and balance exercises with appropriate modifications for anyone at any level in this class. This is a live class with a virtual Instructor.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org. Thank you.

Originating from Japan, Jin Shin Jyutsu® is the ancient art of harmonizing the body’s energetic system. Learn the practice of light touch to help open these blocked pathways and restore the body’s energy to a more harmonious state.

This is an ongoing class that welcomes newcomers.  If this is your first time, you’ll find it helpful to view the 10 minute Jin Shin Jyutsu® intro video that you can find by clicking Here for our On Demand Programming Series.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet.  To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email.  You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org .  Thank you.

In Anticancer Living, Cohen (2016) tells us, “Patients who exercised while undergoing chemo or radiation were more likely to have received all their treatments on time; experienced increased self-esteem and physical functioning; reported less brain fog and more mental clarity; experienced less fatigue and improved sleep; reported less nausea and improved appetite; experienced less nerve pain and numbness in extremities, had improved mood and less depression and anxiety; experienced shorter hospital stays and fewer trips to the doctor; and, most important, experienced a higher general quality of life” (p. 205). Sounds like a protocol we all should embrace. Healthy living through movement!

In honor of this life-sustaining practice, you are invited to join us in “15-minutes of movement” on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The sessions are held on Zoom at 4:00 pm. Take a break and enjoy 15 minutes that will help reinvigorate your day. Each day the movement will be a bit different so that we learn all sorts of different movement techniques to add to our daily movement quota.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information. For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org. Thank you.

UPDATE: On Tuesday, October 14, BINGO is at Southside Tavern at 117 S. San Francisco Street where a group of NAU social work students and Southside Tavern have come together to host a dinner and drinks fundraiser for CSCAZ from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. The office will be closed and we will see you at Southside Tavern for bingo and dinner on Tuesday, October 14.

The book "Anticancer Living" teaches us that during a cancer journey the most important thing we can do is surround ourselves with a community of people known as our "anticancer team". We need people who offer pratical support, informational support, motivational support. community support, and emotional support.

Our Tuesday Evening Social Connections in Northern Arizona programming aims to provide motivational support and community support. Group connections and social integration provide both a sense of belonging and the ability to assist others, which reinforces our own value in the world.

Second Tuesday of the month programming is Tuesday Bingo so bring your competitive self in for some fun games of bingo, the game of chance that anyone can win. Your friends and family are invited to join you for this relaxed, interactive, fun evening.

Second Tuesday Bingo is offered September 9, October 14, November 11, and December 9, 2025.

Nutrition and Cancer Awareness & Prevention Workshop - in-person and by Zoom

Wednesdays, October 8 - 29, 2025, 12 - 12:45 pm

Hughes Hotel and Restaurant Management (Bldg 33A), room 138

To register or to receive the Zoom link, email community-nutrition@nau.edu.

Presented by Professor Jay Sutliffe and Nutrition Research & Communication students

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re hosting a free 4-week workshop to help you learn practical, evidence-based steps to reduce risk.

What we’ll cover (the 4 pillars of prevention):

• Healthy plant-based eating (simple swaps, fiber, soy basics, and easy recipes and food sampling)

• Regular physical activity (how much, what type, and how to fit it in)

• Limiting alcohol (why it matters and practical strategies)

• Healthy body weight (small, sustainable changes that add up)

Bonus: Participants receive a workshop packet with a quick-start guide, weekly habit tracker, and great recipes. Light refreshments and healthy foods tasting will be offered to those who attend in person at Northern Arizona University, and a chance to win wellness raffle items.

  All are welcome. To register or to receive the Zoom link, email community-nutrition@nau.edu.

Yoga Nidra offers a deeply restful, guided meditation experience that allows participants to relax comfortably. It provides a gentle space to lie down, unwind, release stress, and reconnect with a sense of calm.

This practice can help:

• Encourage deep relaxation
• Ease mental and emotional fatigue
• Support balance during challenging times
•  Sleep
• Offer a peaceful moment of grounding
• Enhance overall feelings of well-being
• All, regardless of experience or physical ability

Patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones are all invited to participate.

Come just as you are, and allow yourself a moment of rest and renewal. Class is Wednesdays at 4 PM  on Zoom.

This support group is open to anyone with a current or recent cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of individuals who will stand with you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of your cancer journey.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here after completing your interview and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org. Thank you.

CSCAZ participants are always looking for opportunities (excuses?!?) to hang out together and share a meal so it is an official CSCAZ program called Lunch Together.

Each Thursday at noon you can meet other CSCAZ participants at a designated Flagstaff location for lunch. This will be at your own expense and you will meet one another at the designated location. Would you like to bring a friend? You are welcome to invite one. Just be sure to always register at least 24 hours in advance so that the table(s) are large enough to fit everyone.  

                         
• June 11 - White Dove, 2211 E. Seventh Avenue
• June 18 - Karma, 6 E Route 66
• June 25 - Fat Olives, 2308 E Route 66
• July 2 - Himalayan Grill, 801 S. Milton Road
• July 9 - Brandy's East, 1500 E. Cedar Avenue
• July 16 - Wildflower, 530 Piccadilly Drive
• July 23 - Beaver Street Brewery, 11 S. Beaver Street
• July 30 - Fat Bagels, 2300 E. Route 66
• August 6 - Sosta, 413 N. San Francisco Street
• August 13 - Tourist Home, 52 S. San Francisco Street
• August 20 - Juice Pub, 22 E. Birch Avenue
• August 27 - Northern Pines, 2200 E. Butler Avenue

In Anticancer Living, Cohen (2016) tells us, “Patients who exercised while undergoing chemo or radiation were more likely to have received all their treatments on time; experienced increased self-esteem and physical functioning; reported less brain fog and more mental clarity; experienced less fatigue and improved sleep; reported less nausea and improved appetite; experienced less nerve pain and numbness in extremities, had improved mood and less depression and anxiety; experienced shorter hospital stays and fewer trips to the doctor; and, most important, experienced a higher general quality of life” (p. 205). Sounds like a protocol we all should embrace. Healthy living through movement!

In honor of this life-sustaining practice, you are invited to join us in “15-minutes of movement” on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The sessions are held on Zoom at 4:00 pm. Take a break and enjoy 15 minutes that will help reinvigorate your day. Each day the movement will be a bit different so that we learn all sorts of different movement techniques to add to our daily movement quota.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information. For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org. Thank you.

This support group is open to anyone with a current or recent breast cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of individuals who will stand with you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of cancer.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here after completing your interview and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org    .  Thank you.

Discing 4 a Cure - Supporting Cancer Support Community AZ (CSCAZ)

Doubles tournament

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Hosted by Birdogie Disc Golf

Details and participant registration available: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Discing_4_a_Cure_Supporting_Cancer_Support_Community_AZ_CSCAZ_2025

Cancer Support Community AZ in Northern Arizona is the nonprofit agency receiving proceeds from this fabulous event.

Learn about the therapeutic benefits of working with clay and create a personally meaningful piece of art. No experience is necessary. Materials will be provided. Please note that working with clay is a 2-step process. Participants will need to return to a subsequent class to glaze their artwork.

> April 2026 - The Lion, Witch and Wardrobe, Chronicles of Narnia - CS Lewis

> May 2026 - Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell - Robert Dugoni

> June 2026- Dictionary of Lost Words - Pip Williams

> July 2026 - The Book Club, for troublesome women - Marie Bostwick

> August 2026 - The correspondent - Virginia Evans.

> September 2026 - Theo of Golden - Alan Levi

> October 2026 – Twice - Mitch Albom

> November 2026 –The first time I saw him - Laura Dave

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet.  To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email.  You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information

For questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org . Thank you.

Join Christine Stephenson and John Mead for a relaxing Guided Meditation followed by a focused, Reiki healing session. Reiki is a form of energy healing geared toward enhancing relaxation and stress reduction. The combination of a Guided Meditation followed by a Reiki session will leave you in a peaceful and meditative state to help you along your healing journey.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email.  You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org.  Thank you.

This support group is designed for men only and is opened to those who have a current or recent cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of men who will stand beside you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of cancer.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, after completing your interview, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email after registering. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org. 

The Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, or Forest Bathing, is good for both physical and mental wellbeing. It is proven to reduce stress hormone production, improve feelings of happiness and free up creativity, as well as lower heart rate and blood pressure, boost the immune system and accelerate recovery from illness.

Let's support one another by introducing a healthy lifestyle choice to our Wednesdays and practice forest bathing by walking together from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm in gorgeous Flagstaff, AZ. Please ALWAYS register in advance so we know you are coming. Forest Bathing starts at noon at CSCAZ northern Arizona, 914 N. San Francisco Street, weather permitting, each Wednesday throughout the spring and summer. If we have inclement weather on Wednesday, that day will magically morph into expressive arts.

The group will depart from CSCAZ at 9:30 am and everyone is invited to bring snacks and/or lunch, water, sunscreen, a hat, and walking poles.

Upcoming destinations include:

  
• October 1 Flagstaff Urban Trail from FALA to downtown Flagstaff
• October 8 Veit Springs
• October 15 Kachina Trail
• October 22 Spacewalk Trail
• October 29 Campbell Mesa

Nutrition and Cancer Awareness & Prevention Workshop - in-person and by Zoom

Wednesdays, October 8 - 29, 2025, 12 - 12:45 pm

Hughes Hotel and Restaurant Management (Bldg 33A), room 138

To register or to receive the Zoom link, email community-nutrition@nau.edu.

Presented by Professor Jay Sutliffe and Nutrition Research & Communication students

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re hosting a free 4-week workshop to help you learn practical, evidence-based steps to reduce risk.

What we’ll cover (the 4 pillars of prevention):

• Healthy plant-based eating (simple swaps, fiber, soy basics, and easy recipes and food sampling)

• Regular physical activity (how much, what type, and how to fit it in)

• Limiting alcohol (why it matters and practical strategies)

• Healthy body weight (small, sustainable changes that add up)

Bonus: Participants receive a workshop packet with a quick-start guide, weekly habit tracker, and great recipes. Light refreshments and healthy foods tasting will be offered to those who attend in person at Northern Arizona University, and a chance to win wellness raffle items.

  All are welcome. To register or to receive the Zoom link, email community-nutrition@nau.edu.

Yoga Nidra offers a deeply restful, guided meditation experience that allows participants to relax comfortably. It provides a gentle space to lie down, unwind, release stress, and reconnect with a sense of calm.

This practice can help:

• Encourage deep relaxation
• Ease mental and emotional fatigue
• Support balance during challenging times
•  Sleep
• Offer a peaceful moment of grounding
• Enhance overall feelings of well-being
• All, regardless of experience or physical ability

Patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones are all invited to participate.

Come just as you are, and allow yourself a moment of rest and renewal. Class is Wednesdays at 4 PM  on Zoom.

This support group is open to anyone with a current or recent cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of individuals who will stand with you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of your cancer journey.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here after completing your interview and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org. Thank you.

CSCAZ participants are always looking for opportunities (excuses?!?) to hang out together and share a meal so it is an official CSCAZ program called Lunch Together.

Each Thursday at noon you can meet other CSCAZ participants at a designated Flagstaff location for lunch. This will be at your own expense and you will meet one another at the designated location. Would you like to bring a friend? You are welcome to invite one. Just be sure to always register at least 24 hours in advance so that the table(s) are large enough to fit everyone.  

                         
• June 11 - White Dove, 2211 E. Seventh Avenue
• June 18 - Karma, 6 E Route 66
• June 25 - Fat Olives, 2308 E Route 66
• July 2 - Himalayan Grill, 801 S. Milton Road
• July 9 - Brandy's East, 1500 E. Cedar Avenue
• July 16 - Wildflower, 530 Piccadilly Drive
• July 23 - Beaver Street Brewery, 11 S. Beaver Street
• July 30 - Fat Bagels, 2300 E. Route 66
• August 6 - Sosta, 413 N. San Francisco Street
• August 13 - Tourist Home, 52 S. San Francisco Street
• August 20 - Juice Pub, 22 E. Birch Avenue
• August 27 - Northern Pines, 2200 E. Butler Avenue

In Anticancer Living, Cohen (2016) tells us, “Patients who exercised while undergoing chemo or radiation were more likely to have received all their treatments on time; experienced increased self-esteem and physical functioning; reported less brain fog and more mental clarity; experienced less fatigue and improved sleep; reported less nausea and improved appetite; experienced less nerve pain and numbness in extremities, had improved mood and less depression and anxiety; experienced shorter hospital stays and fewer trips to the doctor; and, most important, experienced a higher general quality of life” (p. 205). Sounds like a protocol we all should embrace. Healthy living through movement!

In honor of this life-sustaining practice, you are invited to join us in “15-minutes of movement” on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The sessions are held on Zoom at 4:00 pm. Take a break and enjoy 15 minutes that will help reinvigorate your day. Each day the movement will be a bit different so that we learn all sorts of different movement techniques to add to our daily movement quota.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information. For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or info@cscaz.org. Thank you.

This support group is open to anyone with a current or recent breast cancer diagnosis. In this group, we will provide a safe space to explore what cancer means in your life and in return you will find a community of individuals who will stand with you and who understand your story because they have lived it. The primary focus of this group is to support your emotional and social needs as we strive to be there for one another throughout the challenges of cancer.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email support@cscaz.org to schedule the interview before registering.

This program is being offered to you via Zoom only, which is a virtual/online platform that is FREE and accessible with any smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. To access the Zoom link, please register here after completing your interview and login information will be sent to you with your confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email the morning of the program with the same information.

For any questions, please contact a member of our staff directly at (602) 712-1006 or support@cscaz.org    .  Thank you.

Polarity Therapy: Complimentary 1-Hour Energy Balancing Sessions

Facilitated by Kalea Fajarillo, Certified Polarity Therapist

Description:
Polarity Therapy is a holistic, hands-on healing practice that blends gentle touch, movement, breath, and mindful dialogue to restore balance in the body’s natural energy flow. Working with both physical and energetic systems, this approach supports emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being by helping to:

• Release chronic or acute muscular tension

• Ease physical discomfort and pain

• Improve range of motion and organ function

• Deepen connection to self and body awareness

• Reduce stress and calm the nervous system

Grounded in the principles of the five elements (Ether, Air, Fire, Water, Earth) and the seven primary energy centers (chakras), Polarity Therapy uses a variety of techniques tailored to the individual's unique energetic blueprint. Techniques may include:

• Light touch or steady pressure

• Gentle rocking or guided stretching

• Quiet moments of stillness to listen to the body’s rhythms

Sessions are always responsive to your comfort and needs. Some moments may work deeply into tissues to release held tension, while others may be meditative and restorative.

Session Information:

• Facilitator: Kalea Fajarillo, Certified Polarity Therapist

• Length: 1-hour private session

• When: Second Saturday of every month

• Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Sessions scheduled on the hour)

• Where: Cancer Support Community Arizona (CSCAZ)

• Cost: Complimentary – part of Kalea’s advanced certification and teacher training

Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
To register, please email: info@cscaz.org