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Laughter Yoga
NEW! Now available in Kitchener on June 17th and June 19th in Guelph
Monday, June 17, 1-2pm in Kitchener
Wednesday, June 19, 10 - 11 am in Guelph
Laughter Yoga is a practice which combines yoga breathing and laughter exercises. The fun and gentle activity boosts the immune system and stimulates the brain to produce endorphins - feel good hormones. Whether your laughter is real or not, your body will get the benefits of this wonderful program. It's great for all ages and stages of recovery including family and caregivers. Dress comfortably.
Call us at 519-742-4673 (888-680-4673 in Guelph)or register online to sign up or for more information
Guelph Healing Journey 1
Our signature program starts its next session Thursday July 4
Thursdays, July 4 - August 8
1:30 - 3 pm in Guelph
Cancer can be a frightening and overwhelming experience. Our signature 6 week program, The Healing Journey is exciting and innovative and brings together some of the most effective tools and strategies for helping people deal with the experience of cancer and greatly improving their quality of life. Let us help you in your healing journey.
Call us at 888-680-4673 or register online to sign up or for more information
Makeup Magic
Spaces still available for the last Makeup Magic this summer!
Monday, June 24
1 - 3 pm in Kitchener
Come learn about skin care as well as discovering your inner beauty. A fun filled way of meeting new people and walking away looking fabulous! Please arrive at this program with a clean face (make up free) and bring along your own cosmetic items.
Call us at 519-742-4673 or register online to sign up or for more information
Young Adult BBQ
Looking for people your own age who are dealing with cancer?
Saturday, June 22
6:30 pm
Come learn about skin care as well as discovering your inner beauty. A fun filled way of meeting new people and walking away looking fabulous! Please arrive at this program with a clean face (make up free) and bring along your own cosmetic items.
Call us at 519-742-4673 to RSVP
Qi Gong
Only a few more sessions this summer
Tuesday, June 18
7:30 - 8:30 pm in Kitchener
Meet our summer substitute instructor, Todd Ronald. Qi Gong uses gentle movement, breathing techniques, and meditation to cleanse, reinforce and help life energy flow freely through the body. It teaches us how to control reactions to stress, reduce high blood pressure, frustration or anxiety. This exercise will help you maintain a positive presence.
Call us at 519-742-4673 or register online to sign up or for more information
S.O.A.R (supportive oncology activities in recreation)
Has someone in your family been diagnosed with cancer and you have young children? Our program is for children (ages 3-12) who's family has been touched by cancer
Next Session starts Saturday, July 6
9 - 10:15 am in Kitchener
S.O.A.R. is the first program of its kind in the Waterloo Region. The program, led by a certified Child Life Specialist, is a supportive environment for play, physical activity, social interaction and creative outlets on a weekly basis..S.O.A.R. consists of a combination of individual play and group activities based on a theme that will be outlined in a newsletter distributed to participants and their parents at the beginning of each session.
Call us at 888-680-4673 or register online to sign up or for more information
HopeSpring News
Cancelled: Laughter Yoga in Guelph tomorrow
Due to lack of registration, Laughter Yoga in Guelph has been cancelled. The next Guelph session is July 17. Registration is required - Contact us today at 519-742-4673 or register online to RSVP your space.
Information on the First Time Donor's Super Credit
Capacity Waterloo has a really good article on the new First Time Donor's Super Credit for Charitable Giving.
If you are fit any of the following:
- younger people who are only starting to file income taxes;
- new Canadians (citizens and permanent residents); and,
- people who used to give, but have not claimed a tax credit since 2007.
then we strongly recommend that you go and check out this clear article on the benefits of the new Super Credit.