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Thursday April 18th 2024
Knotty Knitters Time 10:30 AM Knotty Knitters invites everyone who enjoys knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, quilting, or any other project you can do by hand to come together every Thursday morning in the bright and sunny front room of CSCAZ in Flagstaff to work on projects together. All levels of proficiency are welcome in this self-directed non-facilitated environment. We will provide the hot tea and you are welcome to bring your project and snacks to enjoy. Bring a friend along!! This time of relaxing camaraderie is for anyone and everyone. If you are a member, login to access this event. Info & Registration
Forest Bathing in-person (Flagstaff CSCAZ) Time 12:00 PM The Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, or Forest Bathing, is good for both physical and mental wellbeing. It is proven to reduce stress hormone production, improve feelings of happiness and free up creativity, as well as lower heart rate and blood pressure, boost the immune system and accelerate recovery from illness. Let's support one another by introducing a healthy lifestyle choice to our Wednesdays and Thursdays and practice forest bathing by walking together from 12 noon - 1 pm in gorgeous Flagstaff, AZ. We will meet in the parking lot of Cancer Support Community Northern Arizona and walk the beautiful downtown residential area. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring walking poles, hat, and water. Be sure to apply sunscreen and dress appropriately for the day's weather. You are welcome to bring a friend and leash-trained dogs are always welcome. Forest Bathing starts at noon at CSCAZ northern Arizona, 914 N. San Francisco Street, weather permitting, each Wednesday and Thursday. If you are a member, login to access this event. Info & Registration
Therapeutic Writing Time 2:00 PM Location Virtual and In Person at the NAZ Flagstaff Campus

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 dealing with a cancer diagnosis. 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.

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Participant Support Group - HonorHealth Shea - Hybrid Time 3:30 PM Location Virtual and In Person at HonorHealth Shea - 10460 N. 92nd St - Scottsdale, 85260

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. Per HonorHealth guidelines, masks are required for anyone attending activities on the HonorHealth campus.

A brief interview is required to determine appropriate group placement. Please call (602) 712-1006 or email info@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 info@cscaz.org .  Thank you.


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15-Minutes of Movement Time 4:30 PM

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, which will be held on Zoom, will be at 9:30 and 4:30 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.

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Movement 360 Time 5:30 PM Location Building C

New Bimonthly Movement Series in-Person Thursdays at Palm Lane:

4/4: "Embrace and Empower: Improvisational Movement for Cancer Wellness" Join us for an improvised movement class that is uplifting and supportive—for those who have been impacted by cancer. This class, which is taught by experienced instructor Neil Spooner provides a secure and supportive setting for participants to explore using movement as an outlet for emotional expression and healing. Through guided exercises and organic movement, participants will tap into their inner strength, release tension, and find moments of relief amidst their cancer journey. No previous dance experience is necessary, just an open heart and a willingness to move freely. Let's use the power of improvisational movement to develop empowerment and resilience together.


4/18: Chair Yoga


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Newcomer Orientation EVENING VIRTUAL Time 6:00 PM Location Main Campus

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.

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Breast Cancer Support Group Time 6:30 PM

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 info@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 info@cscaz.org .  Thank you.



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Mindfulness 360 Time 6:30 PM Location Building C

Join us for our New Bi-Weekly Mindfulness Series in-Person at Palm Lane.

4/4: Welcome to Mindfulness 360


4/18:Sound Healing



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