BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Smith Center for Healing and the Arts - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Smith Center for Healing and the Arts X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://smithcenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Smith Center for Healing and the Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T120000 DTSTAMP:20260513T143859Z CREATED:20260513T143856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T143859Z UID:10001912-1782298800-1782302400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Lung Cancer Support Group DESCRIPTION:Please Note: The group will meet on Wednesday\, June 24th this month. \n\n\n\nThis monthly support group is open to adults with lung cancer\, survivors\, and caregivers. Facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker\, the group will offer emotional support and educational talks. \n\n\n\nThe Lung Cancer Support Group meets Monthly on the 4th Thursday from 11:00am-12:00pm ET on Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Support Group Facilitator \, \n Jessica Gelfarb\, LICSW\, OSW-C\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/lung-cancer-support-group-2/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83128541650 CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="GW Cancer Center":MAILTO:cancercenter@gwu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T163000 DTSTAMP:20260513T174050Z CREATED:20260513T174047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T174050Z UID:10001935-1782313200-1782318600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Knitting on the Couch DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly to enjoy knitting in a safe and welcoming environment. Knitting can provide a respite from one’s immediate situation\, serve as a way to productively pass the time\, and have a positive effect on reducing stress symptoms. \n\n\n\nKnitting is: \n\n\n\n\nrelatively easy to learn\,\n\n\n\nrequires no artistic talent or prior experience\,\n\n\n\nportable\,\n\n\n\nand results in a useful product.\n\n\n\n\nSometimes referred to as the “new yoga” — plain and simple — knitting is good for you. \n\n\n\nTrained volunteers will provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness\, comfort\, and community. Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Starter kits are available\, as is a small selection of yarn and knitting supplies. \n\n\n\nOur Knitting Circle meets Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET. \n\n\n\nHow to Register \n\n\n\nYou have two options to join: \n\n\n\n\nEvent Registration – Sign up for a specific class date that works for you\n\n\n\nMonthly Passes – Enroll for a full month of sessions\n\n\n\n\nChoose what fits your schedule best — join us for one session or commit to the full experience! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Ilene Gast\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-9/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82965385575 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T180000 DTSTAMP:20260513T175625Z CREATED:20260513T175622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T175625Z UID:10001939-1782320400-1782324000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Mindful Musings DESCRIPTION:This class offers an inviting approach to mindfulness practice by blending meditation with the reflective power of journaling. Each session includes gentle breathwork and a guided meditation designed to help participants center their thoughts and relax theirbodies. \n\n\n\nAfter the meditation\, participants are given dedicated time for a guided journaling exercise. This practice encourages mindful processing of the insights\, emotions\, and experiences that arise during meditation. The combination of quiet introspection\, expressive writing\, and optional group discussion creates a meaningful opportunity to foster connection and build community. \n\n\n\nOpen to all experience levels\, the class provides a supportive\, non-judgmental space for exploration. Participants will leave with practical tools for bringing mindfulness and self-reflection into their daily lives. \n\n\n\nHow to Register \n\n\n\nYou have two options to join: \n\n\n\n\nEvent Registration – Sign up for a specific class date that works for you\n\n\n\nMonthly Passes – Enroll for a full month of sessions\n\n\n\n\nChoose what fits your schedule best — join us for one session or commit to the full experience! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Movement and Meditation Facilitator \, \n Phebe Duff\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/mindful-musings-16/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84524449424 CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T191500 DTSTAMP:20260513T151608Z CREATED:20260513T150930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T151608Z UID:10001916-1782324000-1782328500@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:AYA Talks: LGBTQ+ Experiences in Cancer Care DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third installment of AYA Talks 2026\, a 4-part series made for Adolescents and Young Adults (15-39 years old) affected by cancer. In this session\, we will be joined by Susan Salek\, Movement and Meditation Facilitator from the Smith Center\, and Alex Courtin\, LPC\, ATR-BC\, in exploring support\, healing\, and community for LGBTQ+ cancer patients. Space will be provided to listen & learn\, followed by an experiential meditation. \n\n\n\nTo register\, please visit this link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Movement and Meditation Facilitator \, \n Susan Salek\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \, \n Alex Courtin\, MA\, LPC\, ATR-BC\, ATCS\, CYT\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/aya-talks-lgbtq-experiences-in-cancer-care/ LOCATION:DC ORGANIZER;CN="Inova Life with Cancer":MAILTO:lifewithcancer@inova.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR