Join us for an informative and compassionate panel discussion designed to support individuals navigating cancer and their loved ones through the often-overwhelming process of end-of-life planning. This educational session will feature expert insights from a chaplain, a lawyer, and a mortuary director, each offering guidance and tools to help you make informed and empowered decisions.

Topics will include:

• Spiritual and emotional support during the end-of-life journey

• Legal preparations such as advance directives, wills, and power of attorney

• Practical planning for final arrangements and what to expect from funeral or memorial services

  Led by: David Kaminsky - Chaplain at Hospice of the Valley, Emily Taylor - Attorney specializing in Estate Planning and Special Needs, and Trish Kerr - Owner of Hansen Mortuaries & Cemetery

Whether you are living with cancer, supporting a loved one, or simply want to better understand the process, this panel offers a safe, respectful space to ask questions, gain clarity, and find peace of mind.

Lite snacks and Refreshments will be provided for in-person guests and the presentation will be offered virtually as well. Please choose your attendance type in the registration process.

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.

Acompáñenos a una noche especial para aprender sobre el Registro de la Experiencia del Cáncer (CER), una encuesta nacional que recoge las experiencias reales de las personas afectadas por el cáncer. Durante la cena, compartiremos cómo su voz puede ayudar a mejorar la atención médica, los servicios de apoyo y los esfuerzos de abogacía a nivel nacional.

Ya sea paciente, sobreviviente o cuidador(a), esta es una oportunidad para conectarse, hacer preguntas y conocer cómo su participación puede marcar una diferencia significativa. Cena incluida.

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.

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.  Thank you.

Clay Luminaries: Coil-Built Ceramics (2-Part Series)

Instructor: Kim Edwards
Dates: Tuesdays, March 3 & March 24

Join us for a two-part clay series led by artist Kim Edwards, where participants will create their own coil-built clay luminaries from start to finish. This hands-on class introduces the coil-building technique, allowing you to shape a functional and expressive ceramic piece designed to glow when lit.

• Part 1 (March 3): Participants will design and build their luminary using hand-built coil techniques, focusing on form, texture, and structure.

• Part 2 (March 24): After proper drying and firing time, participants will return to glaze their own pieces, with guidance and multiple glazing options available to personalize the final look.

The two-part format allows for thoughtful creation, adequate drying and firing time, and more creative freedom during the glazing process. No prior clay experience is required—this class is suitable for beginners and returning artists alike.

All materials will be provided. Space is limited.

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.

Expression and Empowerment Through Poetry

Join Hallie Pahl, a Masters of Social Work CSCAZ intern and slam poet, to explore poetry through a variety of prompts and forms.

Poetry can be a cathartic form of self-expression that will empower you to give voice to and own your story. Slam poetry, sharing poetry aloud, will be an important element, though not required, as slam poetry can cultivate community and confidence.

This workshop will serve as a creative writing space for anyone interested in learning and practicing poetry as an emotional outlet.  The class meets every Tuesday on the zoom platform

Try it out.  We believe you will love it.

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.

The workshop is designed for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, family members, and friends.  Walking and talking in community with one another while focused on taking in the healing power of nature is a powerful psychosocial healing tool for the mind and heart.

Let's support one another by introducing a healthy lifestyle choice to our Wednesdays and practice forest bathing by walking together from 8:30 am - 11:00 am in gorgeous Flagstaff, AZ. Please ALWAYS register in advance so we know you are coming. We will travel together in the CSCAZ van, or you are welcome to follow in your own car to the trailhead.

Everyone is invited to bring snacks, water, sunscreen, a hat, walking poles, and a sack lunch. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Expression and Empowerment Through Poetry

Join Hallie Pahl, a Masters of Social Work CSCAZ intern and slam poet, to explore poetry through a variety of prompts and forms.

Poetry can be a cathartic form of self-expression that will empower you to give voice to and own your story. Slam poetry, sharing poetry aloud, will be an important element, though not required, as slam poetry can cultivate community and confidence.

This workshop will serve as a creative writing space for anyone interested in learning and practicing poetry as an emotional outlet.  The class meets every Tuesday on the zoom platform

Try it out.  We believe you will love it.

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.

The workshop is designed for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, family members, and friends.  Walking and talking in community with one another while focused on taking in the healing power of nature is a powerful psychosocial healing tool for the mind and heart.

Let's support one another by introducing a healthy lifestyle choice to our Wednesdays and practice forest bathing by walking together from 8:30 am - 11:00 am in gorgeous Flagstaff, AZ. Please ALWAYS register in advance so we know you are coming. We will travel together in the CSCAZ van, or you are welcome to follow in your own car to the trailhead.

Everyone is invited to bring snacks, water, sunscreen, a hat, walking poles, and a sack lunch. 

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 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.

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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.

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.

Strength & Mobility (In-Person) with Audree Kropen

Tuesdays | 9:15–10:00 AM | Palm Lane Campus

This in-person Strength & Mobility class focuses on building functional strength, improving balance, and increasing overall mobility to support confidence and ease in everyday movement. Led by Audree Kropen, a certified Yoga and Group Fitness instructor, the class blends gentle strength training, balance work, and mindful movement in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Exercises are adaptable for all fitness and energy levels, making this class accessible whether you are new to movement, returning after time away, or looking to maintain strength during or after cancer treatment. Modifications and options will be offered throughout.

Audree brings a compassionate approach to teaching and is committed to supporting individuals impacted by cancer through safe, intentional, and empowering movement.

No prior experience required. Participants are encouraged to move at their own pace.

What are the benefits of a meditation practice? Meditation will begin to transform our unpeaceful, unhappy minds to peaceful, positive minds. In this meditation class we will use basic meditation skills to help us focus on love and compassion. Every Tuesday 12- 12:45 pm with Buddhist teacher Diane Ledger. Sponsored by Kadampa Meditation Center Phoenix.

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 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.

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.

Welcome to Cancer Support Community Arizona. We invite you along with your family and support community to attend Newcomer Orientation if you or someone you know has been affected by cancer.

This orientation is held IN PERSON, at 914 N. San Francisco Street, Flagstaff, Arizona, 86001.

Come learn about our free healthy lifestyles classes, education workshops, wigs, and various events. You will receive information on how to utilize the various program options available to you and your family.

After newcomer orientation, we hope you will stay and participate in Rise & Recharge healthy lifestyle and social connections classes and lunch.

Kuttz Beauty College manicure technicians will be on site to beautify your nails. What a wonderful way to spoil yourself on Spa Day at CSCAZ Rise & Recharge. Kuttz will provide polish, or you may bring your fav color with you.

Register here and then call us at 928-236-2333 to schedule the exact time of your appointment.

9:45 am (3 avail); 10:20 am (3 avail); 11:00 (3 avail); 11:40 (3 avail); 12:20 (3 avail); 1:00 (3 avail)

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.

April Weather Permitting we will head out into the northern Arizona beauty for a gentle walk in nature to immerse our minds and hearts in healing.

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. The workshop is designed for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, family members, and friends. Walking and talking in community with one another while focused on taking in the healing power of nature is a powerful psychosocial healing tool for the mind and heart.

Please wear appropriate weather attire including secure closed-toed shoes, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and consider bringing your hiking poles along.

This workshop will not be offered if there is ice or snow on the ground or the temperature is below 32 degrees at 10 AM.

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.

Strength & Mobility (In-Person) with Audree Kropen

Tuesdays | 9:15–10:00 AM | Palm Lane Campus

This in-person Strength & Mobility class focuses on building functional strength, improving balance, and increasing overall mobility to support confidence and ease in everyday movement. Led by Audree Kropen, a certified Yoga and Group Fitness instructor, the class blends gentle strength training, balance work, and mindful movement in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Exercises are adaptable for all fitness and energy levels, making this class accessible whether you are new to movement, returning after time away, or looking to maintain strength during or after cancer treatment. Modifications and options will be offered throughout.

Audree brings a compassionate approach to teaching and is committed to supporting individuals impacted by cancer through safe, intentional, and empowering movement.

No prior experience required. Participants are encouraged to move at their own pace.

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.

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.

Expression and Empowerment Through Poetry

Join Hallie Pahl, a Masters of Social Work CSCAZ intern and slam poet, to explore poetry through a variety of prompts and forms.

Poetry can be a cathartic form of self-expression that will empower you to give voice to and own your story. Slam poetry, sharing poetry aloud, will be an important element, though not required, as slam poetry can cultivate community and confidence.

This workshop will serve as a creative writing space for anyone interested in learning and practicing poetry as an emotional outlet.  The class meets every Tuesday on the zoom platform

Try it out.  We believe you will love it.

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.

The workshop is designed for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, family members, and friends.  Walking and talking in community with one another while focused on taking in the healing power of nature is a powerful psychosocial healing tool for the mind and heart.

Let's support one another by introducing a healthy lifestyle choice to our Wednesdays and practice forest bathing by walking together from 8:30 am - 11:00 am in gorgeous Flagstaff, AZ. Please ALWAYS register in advance so we know you are coming. We will travel together in the CSCAZ van, or you are welcome to follow in your own car to the trailhead.

Everyone is invited to bring snacks, water, sunscreen, a hat, walking poles, and a sack lunch. 

A welcoming space for young adults, ages 18 – 45, navigating cancer to connect, share experiences, and receive encouragement. Join others who understand the unique challenges of facing cancer during this stage of life. 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.

This support group meets virtually via Zoom once a month on the third Wednesday of each month from 12:30 – 1:30 pm. 

While HonorHealth sponsors this group, we warmly welcome young adults from any treatment provider.

Please register here to attend 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.

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

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.

This program is being offered to you both in-person at our Flagstaff 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.

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.

This support group is open to anyone with a current or recent gynecological 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 Biltmore 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.

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.

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.

Strength & Mobility (In-Person) with Audree Kropen

Tuesdays | 9:15–10:00 AM | Palm Lane Campus

This in-person Strength & Mobility class focuses on building functional strength, improving balance, and increasing overall mobility to support confidence and ease in everyday movement. Led by Audree Kropen, a certified Yoga and Group Fitness instructor, the class blends gentle strength training, balance work, and mindful movement in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Exercises are adaptable for all fitness and energy levels, making this class accessible whether you are new to movement, returning after time away, or looking to maintain strength during or after cancer treatment. Modifications and options will be offered throughout.

Audree brings a compassionate approach to teaching and is committed to supporting individuals impacted by cancer through safe, intentional, and empowering movement.

No prior experience required. Participants are encouraged to move at their own pace.

> 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.

Expression and Empowerment Through Poetry

Join Hallie Pahl, a Masters of Social Work CSCAZ intern and slam poet, to explore poetry through a variety of prompts and forms.

Poetry can be a cathartic form of self-expression that will empower you to give voice to and own your story. Slam poetry, sharing poetry aloud, will be an important element, though not required, as slam poetry can cultivate community and confidence.

This workshop will serve as a creative writing space for anyone interested in learning and practicing poetry as an emotional outlet.  The class meets every Tuesday on the zoom platform

Try it out.  We believe you will love it.

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.

The workshop is designed for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, family members, and friends.  Walking and talking in community with one another while focused on taking in the healing power of nature is a powerful psychosocial healing tool for the mind and heart.

Let's support one another by introducing a healthy lifestyle choice to our Wednesdays and practice forest bathing by walking together from 8:30 am - 11:00 am in gorgeous Flagstaff, AZ. Please ALWAYS register in advance so we know you are coming. We will travel together in the CSCAZ van, or you are welcome to follow in your own car to the trailhead.

Everyone is invited to bring snacks, water, sunscreen, a hat, walking poles, and a sack lunch. 

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.

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.

Bring your knitting needles and some yarn and join us for this new program, which is open to English- and Spanish-speaking knitters. All levels of knitting proficiency are welcome. Totally new to the joys of knitting? No problem - we'll teach you how to cast on stitches and introduce you to knitting and purling. Already a wiz with the needles? Terrific - bring your latest project and enjoy the company of fellow "yarnies." Knitting is creative and fun, and the gentle clicking of needles can put you in a relaxed and meditative mood that reduces stress. It can also force you to slow down and pace yourself a little - a big plus in our often hectic lives. As facilitator Xiomara Smith puts it, "You don’t have to be an expert to love it, but you must be patient." You can drop in for one session or attend several; like all Cancer Support Community Arizona classes, this program is free to participants.

Traiga sus agujas de tejer y un poco de hilo y únase a nosotros para este nuevo programa, que está abierto a tejedores. Todos los niveles de competencia en el tejido son bienvenidos. ¿Totalmente nuevo en las alegrías de tejer? No hay problema: le enseñaremos cómo lanzar puntos de sutura y le presentaremos el tejido y el fruncido. ¿Ya eres un genio con las agujas? Fantástico: traerle el último proyecto y disfrutar de la compañía de otros "yarnies". Tejer es creativo y divertido, y el suave chasquido de las agujas puede ponerte en un estado de ánimo relajado y meditativo que reduce el estrés. También puede obligarlo a reducir la velocidad y mantener un poco el ritmo, una gran ventaja en nuestras vidas a menudo agitadas. Como dice la facilitadora Xiomara Smith: "No tienes que ser un experto para amarlo, pero debes ser paciente". Puede asistir a una sesión o asistir a varias; como todas las clases de Cancer Support Community Arizona, este programa es gratuito para los participantes.

R&R Family Art Time: with Heather Lorenzen

Join us for a fun and creative family art experience with Heather Lorenzen.

Explore watercolor painting, abstract art, and creative doodling in this relaxing, family-friendly workshop with Heather. Participants will use watercolor paints and waterproof markers to create a colorful abstract artwork while learning simple watercolor techniques and enjoying the calming benefits of artistic expression. All materials are provided, and no experience is needed.

R&R Tiempo de Arte Familiar: con Heather Lorenzen

Únase a nosotros para una experiencia artística divertida y creativa en familia con Heather Lorenzen.

Explore watercolor painting, abstract art, and creative doodling in this relaxing, family-friendly workshop with Heather. Participants will use watercolor paints and waterproof markers to create a colorful abstract artwork while learning simple watercolor techniques and enjoying the calming benefits of artistic expression. All materials are provided, and no experience is needed.

Join us for Lunch & Social Hour, provided by The Links Neighborhood Grill, where you can enjoy a delicious free meal in the comforting company of others who truly understand your journey. This is a special time to relax, share experiences, and build supportive connections with fellow participants who are navigating similar challenges. Whether you're looking for a moment of respite or meaningful conversation, you'll find a warm and welcoming community here. Come, eat, and connect in a space where you are understood and valued!

Acompáñenos al Almuerzo y la Hora Social, ofrecidos por The Links Neighborhood Grill, donde podrá disfrutar de una deliciosa comida gratis en la reconfortante compañía de otras personas que realmente comprenden su experiencia. Este es un momento especial para relajarse, compartir experiencias y forjar vínculos de apoyo con otros participantes que enfrentan desafíos similares. Ya sea que busque un momento de respiro o una conversación significativa, aquí encontrará una comunidad cálida y acogedora. ¡Venga, coma y conecte en un espacio donde se le comprende y valora!

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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.

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.

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.  Thank you.

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

At 2:00 PM join Master of Social Work Candidate Aileen Cosio to learn about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Some cancer patients experience trauma related to diagnosis, invasive treatments, or prior medical experiences. Symptoms include flashbacks, hypervigilance, and avoidance.

Aileen will discuss symptom red flags and possible courses of treatment for patients experiencing PTSD due to their cancer.

At 2:30 PM join Master of Social Work Candidate Hallie Pahl to learn about Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others.

Supporting someone with cancer is one of the most profound acts of love — and one of the most challenging. The emotional weight caregivers carry is real, and it matters. That's why taking care of yourself isn't a luxury — it's essential to showing up for the people you love most.

Hallie will walk you through the real impacts of caregiving and offer meaningful, practical coping strategies to help you find balance and resilience along the way.

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 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.

The workshop is designed for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, family members, and friends.  Walking and talking in community with one another while focused on taking in the healing power of nature is a powerful psychosocial healing tool for the mind and heart.

Let's support one another by introducing a healthy lifestyle choice to our Wednesdays and practice forest bathing by walking together from 8:30 am - 11:00 am in gorgeous Flagstaff, AZ. Please ALWAYS register in advance so we know you are coming. We will travel together in the CSCAZ van, or you are welcome to follow in your own car to the trailhead.

Everyone is invited to bring snacks, water, sunscreen, a hat, walking poles, and a sack lunch. 

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.

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.

Come play in the industrial kitchen with us as we bake organic dog treats to distribute at the May 2 Paws 4 Hope Community Festival. We will have lots of fun as we create and bake dog bone shaped treats for our canine friends. Paws 4 Hope is our spring fundraiser and these dog treats help us raise $$$ to keep our services and resources free-of-charge for those impacted by cancer across northern Arizona.

Location: Trinity Heights United Methodist Church Industrial Kitchen, 3600 N Fourth Street, Flagstaff, 86004

Time: 10 AM - Noon

Wear a kitchen apron and closed toe shoes

Paws 4 Hope Community Festival and Paws for a Cause Walk is Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Bushmaster Park begins at 10:00 am.

Join us at the east end Community Ramada area for a heartwarming event celebrating the healing power of dogs.

Register your pup for fun contest, explore pet-friendly booths, take part in our Paws for a Cause Walk at 10:00 am around Bushmaster Park, and enter our raffle drawings.

Pickleball Round Robin Tournament begins at 11 am at the west end Pickleball Courts.

Registration takes place here https://secure.qgiv.com/event/paws4hope/ for the 10 am Paws for a Cause Fundraising Walk and for Pickleball.

Be sure to register in advance, set up your own fundraising team, and help us support those impacted by cancer across northern Arizona.

All proceeds help us support people impacted by cancer.

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.

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.  Thank you.

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. 

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.

In continuation of our monthly medical professionals "The Doctor is In" sessions, Dr. Bridget Stiegler joins us for a dialog about the long term side effects of cancer treatment. Join this session on Zoom or in-person at the Northern Arizona Flagstaff CSCAZ office at 914 N San Francisco Street.

Dr. Bridget Stiegler is a distinguished osteopathic physician, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. With nearly 20 years of experience in managing complex medical conditions, she has dedicated the past decade to the care of patients with life-threatening or terminal illnesses. Currently, Dr. Stiegler is a fellow at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, where she is expanding her expertise in complementary and alternative healing modalities.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Stiegler is a clinical professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Arizona and serves as Vice President of the Arizona Academy of Osteopathy. She is highly regarded as a leader in End-of-Life Care and has provided extensive education in various academic settings, earning respect as a dynamic and compassionate teacher. Her commitment to holistic, evidence-based care drives her mission to enhance quality of life, comfort, and autonomy for patients and their families navigating serious illnesses.

Dr. Stiegler completed her medical degree at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she also undertook a pre-doctoral teaching fellowship in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, serving as chief resident in 2010, and later worked as a hospital academic teaching attending. In 2013, she completed a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Care at Harvard Medical School and subsequently served as the director of hospice and palliative care for Northern Arizona Healthcare. Dr. Stiegler continues to advance her knowledge and practice through her fellowship in Integrative Medicine

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

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.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Special Floral Workshop!

Join us for a heartwarming evening of creativity and connection as we host a Mother’s Day Floral Workshop in partnership with our friends at K2 Adventures Foundation. Whether you’re celebrating a mom, someone special in your life, or simply honoring a beautiful memory, this hands-on workshop is the perfect way to express love and gratitude through floral design.

Date:  Thursday, May 7^th

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Address:  360 E Palm Lane, Phoenix, AZ, 85004

Create your own stunning floral arrangement to take home, while enjoying delicious snacks and bites while you design.  Take home your gorgeous arrangement as a gift for that someone special in your life or keep it as a keepsake for yourself.  This is more than just a workshop—it’s a celebration of the strength, beauty, and resilience , held in the supportive and uplifting environment of our Downtown Phoenix campus.

Space is very limited, so don’t delay—sign up today to reserve your spot for this incredible experience! ??

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.

Strength & Mobility (In-Person) with Audree Kropen

Tuesdays | 9:15–10:00 AM | Palm Lane Campus

This in-person Strength & Mobility class focuses on building functional strength, improving balance, and increasing overall mobility to support confidence and ease in everyday movement. Led by Audree Kropen, a certified Yoga and Group Fitness instructor, the class blends gentle strength training, balance work, and mindful movement in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Exercises are adaptable for all fitness and energy levels, making this class accessible whether you are new to movement, returning after time away, or looking to maintain strength during or after cancer treatment. Modifications and options will be offered throughout.

Audree brings a compassionate approach to teaching and is committed to supporting individuals impacted by cancer through safe, intentional, and empowering movement.

No prior experience required. Participants are encouraged to move at their own pace.

"Cancer steals your breath, yoga gives it back". Tari Prinster

"Yoga taught me how to sit with discomfort, not run away from fears, and accept impermanence as the only permanent part of life". Tari Prinster

"Yoga, like cancer, changes bodies and minds". Tari Prinster

Yoga practices can provide many benefits for those impacted by cancer, from improving overall health to improving quality of life.

Yoga has been shown to:

• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Ease pain Improve sleep
• Support the immune system
• Increase appetite
• Enhance physical function

This summer you are invited to join certified yoga instructor Raegan each Tuesday and Thursday morning at 10 am in the Flagstaff CSCAZ office to immerse yourself in this mind-body practice.  You may take the class from a mat on the floor, from a chair, or standing.  Whichever is best for where you are in your cancer journey and life.  This class is modified to meet your needs.  Please join us.

You're welcome to bring your own yoga equipment or use the mats and props available at CSCAZ. Come wearing loose fitting clothing.

Register here to reserve your spot each Tuesday and Thursday morning.

What are the benefits of a meditation practice? Meditation will begin to transform our unpeaceful, unhappy minds to peaceful, positive minds. In this meditation class we will use basic meditation skills to help us focus on love and compassion. Every Tuesday 12- 12:45 pm with Buddhist teacher Diane Ledger. Sponsored by Kadampa Meditation Center Phoenix.

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 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.

The workshop is designed for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, family members, and friends.  Walking and talking in community with one another while focused on taking in the healing power of nature is a powerful psychosocial healing tool for the mind and heart.

Let's support one another by introducing a healthy lifestyle choice to our Wednesdays and practice forest bathing by walking together from 8:30 am - 11:00 am in gorgeous Flagstaff, AZ. Please ALWAYS register in advance so we know you are coming. We will travel together in the CSCAZ van, or you are welcome to follow in your own car to the trailhead.

Everyone is invited to bring snacks, water, sunscreen, a hat, walking poles, and a sack lunch. 

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.

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.

"Cancer steals your breath, yoga gives it back". Tari Prinster

"Yoga taught me how to sit with discomfort, not run away from fears, and accept impermanence as the only permanent part of life". Tari Prinster

"Yoga, like cancer, changes bodies and minds". Tari Prinster

Yoga practices can provide many benefits for those impacted by cancer, from improving overall health to improving quality of life.

Yoga has been shown to:

• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Ease pain Improve sleep
• Support the immune system
• Increase appetite
• Enhance physical function

This summer you are invited to join certified yoga instructor Raegan each Tuesday and Thursday morning at 10 am in the Flagstaff CSCAZ office to immerse yourself in this mind-body practice.  You may take the class from a mat on the floor, from a chair, or standing.  Whichever is best for where you are in your cancer journey and life.  This class is modified to meet your needs.  Please join us.

You're welcome to bring your own yoga equipment or use the mats and props available at CSCAZ. Come wearing loose fitting clothing.

Register here to reserve your spot each Tuesday and Thursday morning.

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

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.

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.

Strength & Mobility (In-Person) with Audree Kropen

Tuesdays | 9:15–10:00 AM | Palm Lane Campus

This in-person Strength & Mobility class focuses on building functional strength, improving balance, and increasing overall mobility to support confidence and ease in everyday movement. Led by Audree Kropen, a certified Yoga and Group Fitness instructor, the class blends gentle strength training, balance work, and mindful movement in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Exercises are adaptable for all fitness and energy levels, making this class accessible whether you are new to movement, returning after time away, or looking to maintain strength during or after cancer treatment. Modifications and options will be offered throughout.

Audree brings a compassionate approach to teaching and is committed to supporting individuals impacted by cancer through safe, intentional, and empowering movement.

No prior experience required. Participants are encouraged to move at their own pace.

"Cancer steals your breath, yoga gives it back". Tari Prinster

"Yoga taught me how to sit with discomfort, not run away from fears, and accept impermanence as the only permanent part of life". Tari Prinster

"Yoga, like cancer, changes bodies and minds". Tari Prinster

Yoga practices can provide many benefits for those impacted by cancer, from improving overall health to improving quality of life.

Yoga has been shown to:

• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Ease pain Improve sleep
• Support the immune system
• Increase appetite
• Enhance physical function

This summer you are invited to join certified yoga instructor Raegan each Tuesday and Thursday morning at 10 am in the Flagstaff CSCAZ office to immerse yourself in this mind-body practice.  You may take the class from a mat on the floor, from a chair, or standing.  Whichever is best for where you are in your cancer journey and life.  This class is modified to meet your needs.  Please join us.

You're welcome to bring your own yoga equipment or use the mats and props available at CSCAZ. Come wearing loose fitting clothing.

Register here to reserve your spot each Tuesday and Thursday morning.

What are the benefits of a meditation practice? Meditation will begin to transform our unpeaceful, unhappy minds to peaceful, positive minds. In this meditation class we will use basic meditation skills to help us focus on love and compassion. Every Tuesday 12- 12:45 pm with Buddhist teacher Diane Ledger. Sponsored by Kadampa Meditation Center Phoenix.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Strength & Mobility (In-Person) with Audree Kropen

Tuesdays | 9:15–10:00 AM | Palm Lane Campus

This in-person Strength & Mobility class focuses on building functional strength, improving balance, and increasing overall mobility to support confidence and ease in everyday movement. Led by Audree Kropen, a certified Yoga and Group Fitness instructor, the class blends gentle strength training, balance work, and mindful movement in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Exercises are adaptable for all fitness and energy levels, making this class accessible whether you are new to movement, returning after time away, or looking to maintain strength during or after cancer treatment. Modifications and options will be offered throughout.

Audree brings a compassionate approach to teaching and is committed to supporting individuals impacted by cancer through safe, intentional, and empowering movement.

No prior experience required. Participants are encouraged to move at their own pace.

What are the benefits of a meditation practice? Meditation will begin to transform our unpeaceful, unhappy minds to peaceful, positive minds. In this meditation class we will use basic meditation skills to help us focus on love and compassion. Every Tuesday 12- 12:45 pm with Buddhist teacher Diane Ledger. Sponsored by Kadampa Meditation Center Phoenix.

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.

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

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.

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.