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 October
Please RSVP to the following events by clicking “RSVP Now” or calling (865) 546-4661.|
Family Fun Halloween Party
Saturday, October 21, 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 and spend time with other families living with a cancer diagnosis. Wear your favorite costume (or not) and gather with other families for some Halloween fun. Light lunch provided. | RSVP Now |
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Cancer 101
Tuesday, October 24, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Victoria Spry, RN, BSN, OCN |
Learn the basics about cancer and different options used to treat this disease. Whether you are newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, post treatment or have a family member or friend who has been diagnosed, this program is for you. It will provide basic knowledge and understanding to give you tools to take control of your health or better support someone going through their cancer journey. | RSVP Now |
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Sleep Matters (off-site)
Thursday, October 26, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Denise Stillman, PhD |
**Held at Oak Ridge Thompson Cancer Survival Center, Resource Room located at 102 Vermont Ave., Oak Ridge, 37830** Having trouble falling or staying asleep? For those impacted by cancer, the effects of treatment and medications along with the stressors associated with a cancer diagnosis may keep you and your loved ones from getting a good night’s rest. Learn why sleep matters and what steps you can take to improve the quality of your zzz’s. | RSVP Now |
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Mindfulness in Everyday Life: Cultivating Happiness
Saturday, October 28, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Ann Pendley, Meditation Instructor |
Learn how our conditioned tendency toward negative thoughts blocks our experience of happiness. Ann will offer two mindfulness practices that can lead to experiencing more peace and openheartedness. | RSVP Now |
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Quick & Tasty Cooking: Fall Fun in the Kitchen
Monday, October 30, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Missy Kennedy, Cooking Instructor |
Join Missy as she shares some of her favorite fall recipes for quick and tasty meals. | RSVP Now |
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**WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1:30 - 3:00 PM** PANNING FOR GOLD: FINDING & WRITING THE STORIES OF YOUR LIFE
Monday, October 30, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Donna Doyle, Poet-in-Residence at UT's Preston Medical Library, UTMCK |
**IGNORE 10/31 DATE TO THE LEFT - THIS RSVP IS FOR THE NOVEMBER 8TH CLASS** Do you want to write about your life but feel overwhelmed about where to start? 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 relaxed workshops will help you find the small nuggets of gold shining in the vast stream of your life. No writing experience required. | RSVP Now |
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**FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM** PANNING FOR GOLD: FINDING & WRITING THE STORIES OF YOUR LIFE
Tuesday, October 31, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Donna Doyle, Poet-in-Residence at UT's Preston Medical Library, UTMCK |
**IGNORE 10/31 DATE TO THE LEFT - THIS RSVP IS FOR THE DECEMBER 8TH CLASS** Do you want to write about your life but feel overwhelmed about where to start? 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 relaxed workshops will help you find the small nuggets of gold shining in the vast stream of your life. No writing experience required. | RSVP Now |