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 April
Please RSVP to the following events by clicking “RSVP Now” or calling (865) 546-4661.|
Quick and Tasty Cooking: Spring Fare
Tuesday, April 24, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Missy Kennedy, Cooking Instructor |
Missy Kennedy, Cooking Instructor | RSVP Now |
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Emotional Health and Wellbeing
Wednesday, April 25, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Debra Sullivan, PhD |
How am I supposed to feel? A cancer diagnosis can bring difficult emotions and increased stress during and after treatment for both the person diagnosed and their loved ones. Learn to identify these feelings, find joy in your own way, and improve your quality of life. Light meal provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Off the Mat & On with Life!
Thursday, April 26, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Dagny Vigander, RYT |
Learn creative ways to stretch, strengthen, energize, and de-stress by bringing the benefits of yoga INTO your life when life won’t stop for you! RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Stress Reduction Tips with Belles Gyn Support Group
Thursday, April 26, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CSC Clinical Staff and Belles Facilitators |
Any woman diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer is invited to attend this program hosted by a collaboration between Belles Gyn Support Group and Cancer Support Community. Meet other women, share experiences, and come prepared to learn and practice ways to reduce the stress that come with a gyn cancer. Light meal provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
RSVP's for May
Please RSVP to the following events by clicking “RSVP Now” or calling (865) 546-4661.|
Mindfulness in Everyday Life: Dealing with Disappointments
Saturday, May 5, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Ann Pendley, Meditation Instructor |
Disappointments can be aggravating, hurtful, painful, and even bring up anger. It is also a constant in our lives from the mundane to the more serious. Learn new tools to better manage these everyday experiences. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Nutrition Ammunition: Coping with Side Effects of Cancer Treatments
Tuesday, May 8, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Beth Booker, MS, MPH, RD |
Learn how food can help combat treatment side effects such as nausea, fatigue, & taste changes. Light lunch provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Calmer Body; Calmer Mind
Thursday, May 10, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Denise Stillman, PhD |
Cancer is physically & emotionally stressful. Dr. Stillman will discuss our bodies’ response to stress & demonstrate relaxation exercises to calm the body & the mind. Come as you are but be prepared to leave relaxed. Light meal provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Quick & Tasty Cooking: Summer Salads
Tuesday, May 15, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Missy Kennedy, Cooking Instructor |
Change up your routine by making salad a main dish this summer. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Cancer Survivorship: Looking Forward
Wednesday, May 16, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Raymond Brig, MD, Brig Center for Cancer Care & Survivorship |
The end of treatment is often met with relief & celebration but also worry about the future. What about post-treatment symptoms? What screening should I get? Is it safe to exercise? Join Dr. Brig as he explores some issues that come with the end of treatment & learn how you can stay empowered & informed. Light meal provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Mindfulness in Everyday Life: “Opening to Change”
Saturday, May 19, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Ann Pendley, Meditation Instructor |
Change is essential to growth, but most of us resist it. Learn to face change with more equanimity by bringing awareness to your ever changing circumstances. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Panning for Gold: Finding & Writing the Stories of Your Life
Wednesday, May 23, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Donna Doyle, Writing Instructor |
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 |
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Smartphone Photography
Thursday, May 24, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Paul Hassell, Light Finds Photography |
Can mindfulness be found in the camera on your phone? Join Paul, a full-time photographer, and slow down to savor the moments in your life. In this class, you’ll learn how to take better pictures and spend time finding beauty in everyday moments by paying attention to what’s in front of you. Light meal provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Family Fun with Music & Drumming
Saturday, May 26, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Kathleen Williams, LCSW |
Join us for a fun morning of music making & drumming. Light lunch provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Healing Through Art: Fund with Beads
Thursday, May 31, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cheri Pollack, Art Instructor |
Make bracelets & earrings from a wide variety of materials that you can wear or share. Bring your reading glasses if needed & prepare to amaze yourself! RSVP. | RSVP Now |
RSVP's for June
Please RSVP to the following events by clicking “RSVP Now” or calling (865) 546-4661.|
Healing Through Art: Fund with Beads
Thursday, May 31, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cheri Pollack, Art Instructor |
Make bracelets & earrings from a wide variety of materials that you can wear or share. Bring your reading glasses if needed & prepare to amaze yourself! RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Facing Cancer Together
Saturday, June 2, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Beth Nielsen Chapman |
Grammy-nominated songwriter & cancer survivor, Beth Nielsen Chapman will perform & inspire your creative juices. Join other cancer survivors, family, friends, & healthcare professionals to experience this once-in-a lifetime community wide event. Be prepared to leave inspired & refreshed. Brunch provided. RSVP. This program is being held at Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church (2931 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919) | RSVP Now |
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Nutrition Ammunition: Nutritious Cruciferous
Tuesday, June 12, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Beth Booker, MS, MPH, RD |
The cruciferous family of veggies get their name from the shape of their flowers, whose 4 petals look like a cross. Learn the health benefits of these seasonal wonders. Light lunch provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Community Dinner with Ulman Cyclers
Wednesday, June 13, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Ulman Cross Country Bicyclists & CSC Staff |
Come share a meal with a group of college-age cyclists who are riding 70-80 miles a day from Baltimore to San Francisco to spread awareness about Young Adults with cancer. These amazing young adults will cook dinner & share stories of inspiration. Bring a dish to share or come hungry. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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*Oak Ridge Series* Drumming for Fun
Thursday, June 14, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Kathleen Williams, LCSW |
TCSC Cancer Resource Center (102 Vermont Ave. Oak Ridge, TN 37830) Kathleen Williams, LCSW Music can energize & calm both body & soul, regardless of musical skill. Engage your senses while experiencing this family-friendly evening of music & drumming. Light meal provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Managing Your Symptoms with Aromatherapy & More
Thursday, June 14, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Lorna Keeton, ETCH Pain & Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner |
Learn some “tricks of the trade” in managing symptoms like nausea, fatigue, pain, & constipation. Learn the science behind essential oils & other integrative approaches to relieve common side effects. Light meal provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Panning for Gold: Finding & Writing the Stories of Your Life
Wednesday, June 20, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Donna Doyle, Writing Instructor |
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 |
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Knowledge is Power: Going Back to Cancer Basics
Thursday, June 21, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Victoria Spry, RN, BSN |
Whether you are newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, post treatment, or have a family member or friend who’s been diagnosed, this program is for you. It will provide basic knowledge & understanding to give you tools to take control of your health or better support someone going through their cancer journey. Light lunch provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Mindfulness in Everyday Life: Living with Fear
Saturday, June 23, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Ann Pendley, Meditation Instructor |
Fear is a natural & intelligent emotion, but when it goes into overdrive, our body, heart, & mind react. By facing fear with mindfulness & compassion we can reconnect with our capacity for being more fully alive. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Quick & Tasty Cooking: Sandwich Fun
Tuesday, June 26, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Missy Kennedy, Cooking Instructor |
Join Missy as she shares some of her favorite recipes for summer sandwiches. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Healing Through Art: Painted Birdhouses
Wednesday, June 27, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cheri Pollack, Art Instructor |
Bring your creative muse & join Cheri to paint your very own birdhouse. Wear casual attire. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Food as Medicine
Thursday, June 28, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Clayton Bell, MD, UTMC Integrative Medicine Physician |
“Let food be thy medicine & medicine be thy food.” -Hippocrates Even the ancient Greeks knew that the foods they ate (or did not eat) had an impact on their health. Current research is focused on treating or reversing disease with food. Learn about the role of food in your life & consider making food an intentional part of your treatment. Light meal provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Family Fun with Stamps & Stickers
Saturday, June 30, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Kathleen Williams, LCSW |
Make your own family cards & creations with stamps & stickers. Light lunch provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |