Community Partner Programs
Yoga
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| Yoga Therapeutic activities like yoga can complement cancer-fighting medical treatment to help heal the body, mind, and spirit in the midst of the cancer battle. “Several studies have demonstrated that yoga can combat fatigue and improve strength and range of motion for patients undergoing cancer treatment,” says Dr. Maggie DiNome of the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, California. | WINTER PROGRAM SCHEDULE Date: Thursday Time: 10-11:30am Duration: 1.5hrs Designed for: Members and caregiversWe kindly ask you to only register for those classes you know you can attend. As a non-profit, this will allow us to be more efficient with our limited resources. To register please contact Carol Armstrong, Cancer Care Coordinator at Mount Forest Family Health Team by phone at 519-323-0255 ext. 5014 or carmstrong@mountforestfht.com..Winter Program Schedule:
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Cancer Patient Services
Looking for virtual support in Mount Forest and the surrounding area?
 | Every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 1:30 - 3:00, the Virtual Cancer Support Group is held by Mount Forest Family Health Team. To register or for more information please call Carol, Care Care Coordinator, at 519-323-0255 ext. 5014 or by email at CArmstrong@mountforestfht.com. |
Cancer Patient Services
You're invited to the Ostomy Virtual Support Group.
| This support group is dedicated to anyone with any type of Ostomy and their family and loved ones. This group covers support, education, collaboration and advocacy. A nurse, specializing in Ostomy care will attend the sessions. Additional guest speakers will attend meetings and answer Ostomy-related questions and concerns. The Ostomy Virtual Support Group is held on the 2nd Thursday from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. on Zoom. To register or to learn more, please call Carol, Care Care Coordinator, at 519-323-0255 ext. 5014 or by email at CArmstrong@mountforestfht.com. |
This support group is a part of Cancer Patient Services in Mount Forest. As a HopeSpring member you are welcome to register and attend.
Look Good Feel Better
 | This program is offered by the Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association Foundation. It is a coping skills workshop that helps women manage the appearance-related side-effects of treatment, such as hair loss and changes to skin tone. Trained cosmeticians and hair replacement professionals teach skin care, cover-up and hair alternatives, and provide solutions for women to look good and feel better. Participants are given a complimentary kit of cosmetics and personal care products for use at home. Look Good Feel Better is now offering 3 online workshops you can participate from your home. Please visit lgfb.ca to view dates and register for these workshops. |
Prostate Cancer Canada Network - Waterloo-Wellington Chapter
 | The Prostate Cancer Canada Network Waterloo-Wellington chapter is here for you. Support is available by email at info@pccn-waterloo-wellington.ca or by calling our answering service at 226-240-9264. The PCCN provides both patients and their partners or other caregivers with an opportunity to meet to talk about the impact of the diagnosis. All are welcome! |
See below for our next virtual support group meeting date. Meetings start at 7pm. To register, please contact info@pccn-waterloo-wellington.ca or by calling our answering service at 226-240-9264.
Here's the list of meetings in 2021:
January 26
February 23
March 23
April 27
May 25
June 22
July 27
August 24
September 28
October 26
November 23
UW WELL-FIT
 | UW WELL-FIT is a portfolio of evidence based exercise programs for individuals who are currently or have previously undergone treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy, surgery) for various types of cancers. The UW WELL-FIT portfolio is comprised of three different programs:
Please email fitness@uwaterloo.ca for more information about UW WELL-FIT including how to join and the schedule of programs. |
Program status: Due to COVID-19, UW Well-Fit programming is on hold.
Waterloo Region Myeloma Support Group:
Are you or a family member newly diagnosed with myeloma?
 | The WRMSG welcomes newly diagnosed patients and those already living with myeloma, including family and friends. Our patient-led group offers mutual support, encouragement, and education, sharing information and experiences about how to cope with the disease and the various treatments, enabling stronger and better lives. Remote Zoom meetings will be held: Wednesday, January 27 at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 31 at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. To register, please email Susan at waterlooregionsupport@myeloma.ca. A Zoom meeting invite and password will be sent to you. |
Waterloo-Wellington Self-Management Group:
Through the Ontario Self-Management Program, there are additional workshops available, including webinars on:
To view these workshops and register, please visit Ontario Self-Management Program. |
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