Click on the calendars below for our full PDF calendar with all of our program information.
Please RSVP to events shown in red by calling (865) 546-4661 or registering below the calendar. Most events shown in BLACK are drop-in and registration is not required. Please note, groups or networkers may require a phone call or interview. Cancer Support Community can provide supportive, structured play for children of members attending monthly education or featured programs. Reservations for structured play must be made 48 hours in advance by calling (865) 546-4661.
RSVP's for July
Please RSVP to the following events by clicking “RSVP Now” or calling (865) 546-4661.|
Summer Potluck Social with Live Music
Thursday, July 25, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
Join CSCET staff, friends & family for good food & fellowship. CSCET will provide some summer dishes – bring your favorite dish or just yourself! RSVP. | RSVP Now |
|
Tai Chi/Qigong: 4-week Series- WEEK 2
Friday, July 26, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Russell Sauls, Instructor |
Improve your balance, flexibility & muscle strength with this gentle movement class. This is a mind/body practice that has provided relaxation & soothing states of mind & body for centuries. Come to one or all of these relaxing sessions. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
|
Mindfulness in Everyday Life: Cultivating Calm
Saturday, July 27, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Ann Pendley, Meditation Instructor |
To cultivate calm is to bring into the present a very intentional way of looking at the world. Come practice calm. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
|
What is Lymphedema and Am I at Risk?
Wednesday, July 31, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Dianne Kerr, PT, CLT-LANA |
People who have received treatment for cancer that include the removal of lymph nodes or radiation have an increased risk of developing swelling at some point in their lifetime in the arm, leg, trunk, head or neck on their treatment side. Learn helpful exercises & how you can lower your risk after treatment of cancers like breast, prostate, colon, gynecologic, head & neck, melanoma, & Hodgkin’s lymphoma. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
RSVP's for August
Please RSVP to the following events by clicking “RSVP Now” or calling (865) 546-4661.|
What is Lymphedema and Am I at Risk?
Wednesday, July 31, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Dianne Kerr, PT, CLT-LANA |
People who have received treatment for cancer that include the removal of lymph nodes or radiation have an increased risk of developing swelling at some point in their lifetime in the arm, leg, trunk, head or neck on their treatment side. Learn helpful exercises & how you can lower your risk after treatment of cancers like breast, prostate, colon, gynecologic, head & neck, melanoma, & Hodgkin’s lymphoma. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
|
**Oak Ridge OFF-SITE Series** How Am I Supposed To Feel?
Thursday, August 1, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Debra Sullivan, PhD |
OFF SITE PROGRAM LOCATED AT *TCSC Cancer Resource Center* (102 Vermont Ave. Oak Ridge, TN 37830) Debra Sullivan, PhD, psychologist at CSCET, talks about the signs of depression & anxiety. She will help you understand the emotional roller coaster that comes with cancer & help you find ways to maintain emotional balance & even cultivate joy during this challenging time. Light meal provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
|
Tai Chi/Qigong: 4-week Series - WEEK 3
Friday, August 2, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Russell Sauls, Instructor |
Improve your balance, flexibility & muscle strength with this gentle movement class. This is a mind/body practice that has provided relaxation & soothing states of mind & body for centuries. Come to one or all of these relaxing sessions. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
|
Stress Management & Resiliency
Thursday, August 8, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Rocio A. Huet, MD |
Join integrative health physician, Dr. Rocio Huet, as she describes how the latest research helps us better understand how our brains react to stressful life events & how you can retrain the brain to bring more positivity into your life. You will walk away with concrete, researched based techniques for improving health & happiness. Light meal provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
|
Tai Chi/Qigong: 4-week Series - WEEK 4
Friday, August 9, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Russell Sauls, Instructor |
Improve your balance, flexibility & muscle strength with this gentle movement class. This is a mind/body practice that has provided relaxation & soothing states of mind & body for centuries. Come to one or all of these relaxing sessions. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
|
Nutrition Ammunition: Cancer Fighting Superfoods
Tuesday, August 13, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Beth Booker, MS, MPH, RD |
What are superfoods & what makes them so super? Learn what superfoods have to offer & how you can prepare them to increase their nutritional impact! Light meal provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
|
Moving to Heal
Wednesday, August 14, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Mylissa Buttram, Certified Nia Instructor |
The intention of this fun & easy session is simply to feel better. We will honor our bodies by moving to soulful music & creating the perfect combination of music, movement, & magic! No special skills or experience required. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
|
Family Fun with Drumming
Saturday, August 17, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Kathleen Williams, LCSW |
With cancer in your family, chances are everyone has more STRESS. Saturday Family Fun Day is a chance to hang out & spend time with other families living with a cancer diagnosis. Please call before your first visit. Join other kids & families for some energetic drumming & fun music making. Light lunch provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
|
Guest Chef: The Power of Plants
Wednesday, August 21, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Jennie Berger, Food & Wellness Enthusiast |
Ever wonder what a whole foods plant based meal looks like? Learn some of the most useful ingredients to keep in the kitchen, what different oil substitutes taste like & tips for preparing delicious & easy whole food meals in your own home. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
|
Navigating Online Health Information
Thursday, August 22, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Donna Doyle, Former Research Librarian |
Have you experienced information overload when searching for health information online? Learn how to find current, reliable health information by improving your internet research skills. You will leave navigating like a pro! Bring your laptop, tablet or smart phone & bookmark as we go. Light meal provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
|
Mindfulness in Everyday Life: Mindful Waiting
Saturday, August 24, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Ann Pendley, Meditation Instructor |
Waiting for scan results & living with uncertainty is hard. Explore how mindfulness can make hard situations more tolerable. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
|
Finding & Writing the Stories of Your Life
Wednesday, August 28, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Donna Doyle, Poet |
By looking at the big story of our life, we often miss the little stories that make up a year, a month, a day, or even an hour. These monthly relaxed workshops will help you find the small nuggets of gold shining in the vast stream of your life. No writing experience necessary. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
|
Healing Through Art: Clay Bird Wall Pockets
Thursday, August 29, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Kelly Sullivan, Art Instructor |
Clay is a medium that really reflects the maker’s creativity. Use your choice of textures & colors to create a bird pocket that is uniquely yours & can hang on the wall to bring joy to your every day. RSVP. | RSVP Now |