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 June
Please RSVP to the following events by clicking “RSVP Now” or calling (865) 546-4661.|
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 |
RSVP's for July
Please RSVP to the following events by clicking “RSVP Now” or calling (865) 546-4661.|
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 |
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Nutrition Ammunition: Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Tuesday, July 10, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Beth Booker, MS, MPH, RD |
A growing body of research suggests that inflammation raises the risk of many chronic diseases, including some types of cancer. Learn the foods that cause & combat inflammation. Light lunch provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Indian Cooking Class
Wednesday, July 11, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Mona Yethiraj |
Spice up your routine with Indian cooking! It’s mostly low in fat, high in vegetables and fruits, and includes spices and herbs that offer many health benefits. Learn to make several vegetarian Indian dishes and leave with recipes and stories to inspire you. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Panning for Gold: Finding and Writing the Stories of Your Life
Wednesday, July 18, 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 |
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Ask the Doctor: Hospice & Palliative Care
Tuesday, July 24, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Cynthia Pearman, MD, Medical Director of UT Palliative Care and Hospice/LHC |
Learn the what, when, how, & why of hospice & palliative care services. Includes quality of life concerns throughout the cancer care continuum. Bring your questions! Light lunch provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Decorating a Journal
Wednesday, July 25, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cheri Pollack, Art Instructor |
Create something beautiful to use as a tool for healing & personal growth. Take home a beautiful journal to use for yourself or gift to a friend. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Getting Your Affairs in Order
Thursday, July 26, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Victoria Tillman, Attorney at Law |
Learn important information about estate planning such as healthcare & financial powers of attorney, wills, & relevant tax laws. Gain useful knowledge & ensure that your wishes are carried out. Light meal provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Mindfulness in Everyday Life: Cultivating Calm
Saturday, July 28, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Ann Pendley, Meditation Instructor |
To cultivate calm is to bring a very intentional way of looking at the world into the present. Come practice calm. RSVP. | RSVP Now |