Death Cafe
At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death.
If you have a problem accessing our program calendar, please email programs@smithcenter.org. We will be happy to talk about our program offerings and assist you with registration.
At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death.
This group is for previvors who have an elevated predisposition for a cancer diagnosis or those who have tested positive to cancer genetic markers.
Specifically, mindfulness helps you access the ability to be non-judgmental, compassionate, patient, present and aware. Join a slightly different guided meditation each week based in mindfulness.
En Smith Center, Nueva Vida tendrá grupos de apoyo que se enfocan en el apoyo al trauma asociado con el diagnóstico de cáncer.
Gathering in community as many have done for centuries, share ideas for using needle and thread to bring joy and creativity to our everyday lives.
Zumba class brings people 2Ugether to “sweat it on” while taking the work out of workout, mixing low and high intensity moves for a dance fitness party.
Come together as an LGBTQIA+ community for a weekly morning meditation sit. Hosted by IMCW.
Class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion, and coordination. Come ready to feel empowered and strong.
Connect body and mind. You are invited to relax deeply as we move through a series of gentle seated and supported poses that promote self-care.
This monthly support group, in partnership with the GW Cancer Center, is designed for adult patients/survivors diagnosed with Prostate cancer.
Welcome back to SC Writes for Young Adult Cancer Survivors (YACS), where we will deepen our writing and sharing in a safe and supportive environment.
This monthly virtual group is for Stage 1 - 3 Breast Cancer patients and survivors and is open to those newly diagnosed, in treatment, or in survivorship.
Enjoy a greater sense of well-being and enhanced energy through yoga postures, techniques in progressive relaxation, breathing practices, and meditation.
This group is for cancer survivors who have completed their primary cancer treatment(s) and are now either post-treatment or on maintenance medication.
This morning stretch yoga class combines gentle postures, including some extended holds, to awaken your mind, body & spirit and prepare you for your day.
With our stories as a springboard, we will independently explore transforming our stories into written work in a variety of genres.
A demand-driven, patient-led support group for young women and men (diagnosed between the age of 18 - 45ish) with metastatic breast cancer in the DMV.
Cancer survivors and caregivers: learn evidence-based mind-body strategies to help decrease feelings of anxiety and depression and increase a sense of well-being.
Trained volunteers provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness, comfort, and community.
This peer-led healing circle, for people who are 45+ living with Metastatic Breast Cancer, will provide a safe place to connect and share in community.