BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Smith Center for Healing and the Arts - ECPv6.15.18//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:20260502T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024805 CREATED:20260414T191209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T191212Z UID:10001204-1777712400-1777723200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Nueva Vida Grupo de Apoyo (en Español) DESCRIPTION:Nueva Vida es una organización independiente\, sin fines de lucro\, que proporciona servicios integrales de cáncer gratuitos\, a las familias latinas en el Distrito de Columbia\, Virginia del Norte (hasta el sur de Prince William County)\, Suburban Maryland (Condados de Montgomery y Prince George)\, Richmond\, y Baltimore. Otros servicios incluyen educación y divulgación en la comunidad latina\, asi como navegación de pacientes para exámenes de detección y tratamiento de cáncer.  \n\n\n\nEn asociación con Smith Center\, Nueva Vida tendrá grupos de apoyo que se enfocan en el apoyo al trauma asociado con el diagnóstico de cáncer. Estos grupos proporcionan a las latinas la oportunidad de identificar y expresar sus sentimientos\, en un lugar seguro\, y lleno de empatía\, así como compartir sus sentimientos con otras personas que están o han pasado por similares circunstancias. Las reuniones semanales\, se combinan con una actividad de reducción del estrés (Zumba o Yoga).  \n\n\n\nEste programa se ofrece prácticamente a través de Zoom. Regístrese en Claudia al 202.384.8342 para recibir el enlace Zoom para participar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNueva Vida is an independent nonprofit that provides free\, comprehensive\, culturally competent cancer services to medically underserved Latino families in the District of Columbia\, Northern Virginia (as far south as Prince William County)\, Suburban Maryland (Montgomery & Prince George’s Counties)\, Richmond\, and Baltimore. Other services include outreach to the Latino community and Patient Navigation for cancer screenings and treatment. \n\n\n\nIn partnership with Smith Center\, Nueva Vida provides support groups that are focused on supporting the trauma associated with a cancer diagnosis. These groups provide Latina women the opportunity to experience a catharsis of feelings\, where they feel safe to identify\, verbalize\, empathize\, and share their feelings with others who are in similar circumstances. All support group meetings are paired with a stress reduction activity (either Zumba or Yoga). \n\n\n\nThis program is being offered virtually through Zoom. Please register to Claudia at 202.384.8342 to receive the Zoom link to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \, \n Nueva Vida\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/nueva-vida-grupo-de-apoyo-en-espanol-2/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Nueva Vida":MAILTO:info@nueva-vida.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024805 CREATED:20260310T201602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T201606Z UID:10001182-1777917600-1777923000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Caregiver Support Group DESCRIPTION:Our Caregiver Support Group is currently closed to new members at this time. To be added to the waitlist and to learn about other caregiver support group offerings\, please email Olivia at olivia@smithcenter.org. \n\n\n\nThis cancer caregiver support group\, led by a licensed psychologist\, is designed to provide cancer caregivers with the opportunity to meet other caregivers\, learn about useful tools for self-care\, and explore ways to thrive in the caregiving role. \n\n\n\nJulia’s Caregiver Support Group meets Bi-Monthly on Mondays from 6:00 – 7:30pm ET. \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 Senior Strategic Advisor | Program Facilitator \, \n Julia Rowland\, PhD\, FAPOS\, FASCO\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/caregiver-support-group-16/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024805 CREATED:20260415T172253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T172301Z UID:10001246-1777917600-1777923000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Cancer Support Group DESCRIPTION:This bi-monthly cancer support group provides participants with the opportunity to explore their experience with cancer in a safe group setting with a trained social worker and to connect with others who are facing a similar challenge. This group is designed specifically for individuals that have been diagnosed with cancer. \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 meetings\n\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 Program Facilitator \, \n Lauren Broschak\, MSW\, LCSW\, LICSW\, OSW-C\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Support Group Facilitator | Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Mindy Brodsky\, LCSW\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/cancer-support-group-2/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84286097059 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024805 CREATED:20260414T200327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T200332Z UID:10001217-1777978800-1777982400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Gynecologic Cancer Support Group DESCRIPTION:This monthly support group is designed for adult patients/survivors diagnosed with gynecologic cancers (including cervical\, endometrial\, ovarian\, uterine\, vaginal and vulvar cancers) and their caregivers. The group will incorporate education lectures coupled with emotional support. \n\n\n\nThe Gynecologic Cancer Support Group meets Monthly on the 1st Tuesday from 11:00am-12:00pm ET.  \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 Sara Richman\, 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/gynecologic-cancer-support-group-2/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="GW Cancer Center":MAILTO:cancercenter@gwu.edu LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82565269125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024805 CREATED:20260414T200804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T200810Z UID:10001218-1778004000-1778007600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Breast Cancer Support Group DESCRIPTION:This monthly virtual group is for Stage 0 – 3 Breast Cancer patients and survivors and is open to those newly diagnosed\, in treatment\, or in survivorship. Come join others dealing with the issues and impacts of a breast cancer diagnosis. All meetings are hosted using 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 Crystal Joseph\, LCPC\, LPC\, ACS\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Young Adult and Psychosocial Support Program Director | Program Facilitator \, \n Erin Price\, MSW\, 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/breast-cancer-support-group-2/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Cancer Support Community DC":MAILTO:llove@cancersupportcommunity.org LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81773735928 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024805 CREATED:20260414T203256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T203303Z UID:10001224-1778178600-1778184000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Black Women with Breast Cancer Support Group DESCRIPTION:The virtual group is for Black Women who have been diagnosed with any stage of Breast Cancer and is open to those newly diagnosed\, in treatment\, or in survivorship. \n\n\n\nCome join other Black women dealing with the issues and impacts of a breast cancer diagnosis. All meetings are hosted using Zoom. \n\n\n\nThis group is offered in partnership by the MedStar Georgetown Ourisman Breast Center\, Cancer Support Community DC and Smith Center for Healing and the Arts. \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 Abigail Osei-Tutu\, LICSW\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/black-women-with-breast-cancer-support-group-2/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84361177435 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024805 CREATED:20260414T192146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T192148Z UID:10001205-1778317200-1778328000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Nueva Vida Grupo de Apoyo (en Español) DESCRIPTION:Nueva Vida es una organización independiente\, sin fines de lucro\, que proporciona servicios integrales de cáncer gratuitos\, a las familias latinas en el Distrito de Columbia\, Virginia del Norte (hasta el sur de Prince William County)\, Suburban Maryland (Condados de Montgomery y Prince George)\, Richmond\, y Baltimore. Otros servicios incluyen educación y divulgación en la comunidad latina\, asi como navegación de pacientes para exámenes de detección y tratamiento de cáncer.  \n\n\n\nEn asociación con Smith Center\, Nueva Vida tendrá grupos de apoyo que se enfocan en el apoyo al trauma asociado con el diagnóstico de cáncer. Estos grupos proporcionan a las latinas la oportunidad de identificar y expresar sus sentimientos\, en un lugar seguro\, y lleno de empatía\, así como compartir sus sentimientos con otras personas que están o han pasado por similares circunstancias. Las reuniones semanales\, se combinan con una actividad de reducción del estrés (Zumba o Yoga).  \n\n\n\nEste programa se ofrece prácticamente a través de Zoom. Regístrese en Claudia al 202.384.8342 para recibir el enlace Zoom para participar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNueva Vida is an independent nonprofit that provides free\, comprehensive\, culturally competent cancer services to medically underserved Latino families in the District of Columbia\, Northern Virginia (as far south as Prince William County)\, Suburban Maryland (Montgomery & Prince George’s Counties)\, Richmond\, and Baltimore. Other services include outreach to the Latino community and Patient Navigation for cancer screenings and treatment. \n\n\n\nIn partnership with Smith Center\, Nueva Vida provides support groups that are focused on supporting the trauma associated with a cancer diagnosis. These groups provide Latina women the opportunity to experience a catharsis of feelings\, where they feel safe to identify\, verbalize\, empathize\, and share their feelings with others who are in similar circumstances. All support group meetings are paired with a stress reduction activity (either Zumba or Yoga). \n\n\n\nThis program is being offered virtually through Zoom. Please register to Claudia at 202.384.8342 to receive the Zoom link to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \, \n Nueva Vida\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/nueva-vida-grupo-de-apoyo-en-espanol-3/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Nueva Vida":MAILTO:info@nueva-vida.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T133000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024805 CREATED:20260414T203800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T203805Z UID:10001225-1778589000-1778592600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Prostate Cancer Support Group DESCRIPTION:This monthly support group is designed for adult patients/survivors diagnosed with Prostate cancer. The group will incorporate education lectures coupled with emotional support. \n\n\n\nThis group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 12:30-1:30 pm 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 Support Group Facilitator \, \n Sara Richman\, 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/prostate-cancer-support-group-8/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="GW Cancer Center":MAILTO:cancercenter@gwu.edu LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85145104025 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024805 CREATED:20260414T204110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T204114Z UID:10001226-1778610600-1778614200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Survivorship Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is designed for cancer survivors who have completed their primary cancer treatment(s) and are now either post-treatment or on maintenance medication (such as hormonal therapy). Cancer can be emotionally and physically draining — many times we aren’t able to fully process the experience until after treatment is over and we are trying to get back to our “normal” lives. The struggle and expectation to find “normal” again can also be an overwhelming process. This group is a space where you can talk openly about these issues and process the trauma of cancer with other survivors. \n\n\n\nThe group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pm ET. \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 Crystal Joseph\, LCPC\, LPC\, ACS\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Support Group Facilitator \, \n Lashondra Love\, LGSW\, LMSW\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/survivorship-support-group-8/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Cancer Support Community DC":MAILTO:llove@cancersupportcommunity.org LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83631497042 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024805 CREATED:20260414T204649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T204652Z UID:10001228-1778697000-1778700600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:DC Young Adult Cancer Meet Up and Support Group DESCRIPTION:This monthly gathering is an opportunity to meet other young adult cancer survivors in their 20s\, 30s and early 40s. Caregivers of young adult cancer survivors are welcome to join as well. This program is a collaborative initiative of local hospitals\, health organizations and cancer support groups. \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 Young Adult and Psychosocial Support Program Director | Program Facilitator \, \n Erin Price\, MSW\, 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 URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/dc-young-adult-cancer-meet-up-and-support-group/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86178236719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T133000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024805 CREATED:20260414T205630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T205638Z UID:10001230-1778848200-1778851800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Gastrointestinal Cancer Support Group DESCRIPTION:This support group is designed for adult patients/survivors diagnosed with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers (including pancreatic\, colon\, rectal\, anal\, stomach\, esophageal\, liver\, appendicular\, neuroendocrine tumors\, and gallbladder) and their caregivers. The group will incorporate educational lectures coupled with emotional support. It meets monthly on the 3rd Friday of the month from 12:30-1:30pm. \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 Sara Richman\, 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/gastrointestinal-cancer-support-group-4/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="GW Cancer Center":MAILTO:cancercenter@gwu.edu LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82753564455 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024805 CREATED:20260310T201802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T201806Z UID:10001183-1779127200-1779132600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Caregiver Support Group DESCRIPTION:Our Caregiver Support Group is currently closed to new members at this time. To be added to the waitlist and to learn about other caregiver support group offerings\, please email Olivia at olivia@smithcenter.org. \n\n\n\nThis cancer caregiver support group\, led by a licensed psychologist\, is designed to provide cancer caregivers with the opportunity to meet other caregivers\, learn about useful tools for self-care\, and explore ways to thrive in the caregiving role. \n\n\n\nJulia’s Caregiver Support Group meets Bi-Monthly on Mondays from 6:00 – 7:30pm ET. \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 Senior Strategic Advisor | Program Facilitator \, \n Julia Rowland\, PhD\, FAPOS\, FASCO\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/caregiver-support-group-17/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024805 CREATED:20260415T172859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T172904Z UID:10001247-1779127200-1779132600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Cancer Support Group DESCRIPTION:This bi-monthly cancer support group provides participants with the opportunity to explore their experience with cancer in a safe group setting with a trained social worker and to connect with others who are facing a similar challenge. This group is designed specifically for individuals that have been diagnosed with cancer. \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 meetings\n\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 Program Facilitator \, \n Lauren Broschak\, MSW\, LCSW\, LICSW\, OSW-C\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Support Group Facilitator | Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Mindy Brodsky\, LCSW\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/cancer-support-group-3/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84286097059 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T133000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024805 CREATED:20260415T160220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T160224Z UID:10001236-1779193800-1779197400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Multiple Myeloma Cancer Support Group DESCRIPTION:This monthly support group is designed for adult patients/survivors diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and their caregivers. The group will incorporate education lectures coupled with emotional support. \n\n\n\nThe Multiple Myeloma Cancer Support Group meets Monthly on the 3rd Tuesday from 12:30-1:30pm ET. \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 Support Group Facilitator \, \n Sara Richman\, 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/multiple-myeloma-cancer-support-group/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="GW Cancer Center":MAILTO:cancercenter@gwu.edu LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81890351245 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024805 CREATED:20260414T192305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T192308Z UID:10001206-1779526800-1779537600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Nueva Vida Grupo de Apoyo (en Español) DESCRIPTION:Nueva Vida es una organización independiente\, sin fines de lucro\, que proporciona servicios integrales de cáncer gratuitos\, a las familias latinas en el Distrito de Columbia\, Virginia del Norte (hasta el sur de Prince William County)\, Suburban Maryland (Condados de Montgomery y Prince George)\, Richmond\, y Baltimore. Otros servicios incluyen educación y divulgación en la comunidad latina\, asi como navegación de pacientes para exámenes de detección y tratamiento de cáncer.  \n\n\n\nEn asociación con Smith Center\, Nueva Vida tendrá grupos de apoyo que se enfocan en el apoyo al trauma asociado con el diagnóstico de cáncer. Estos grupos proporcionan a las latinas la oportunidad de identificar y expresar sus sentimientos\, en un lugar seguro\, y lleno de empatía\, así como compartir sus sentimientos con otras personas que están o han pasado por similares circunstancias. Las reuniones semanales\, se combinan con una actividad de reducción del estrés (Zumba o Yoga).  \n\n\n\nEste programa se ofrece prácticamente a través de Zoom. Regístrese en Claudia al 202.384.8342 para recibir el enlace Zoom para participar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNueva Vida is an independent nonprofit that provides free\, comprehensive\, culturally competent cancer services to medically underserved Latino families in the District of Columbia\, Northern Virginia (as far south as Prince William County)\, Suburban Maryland (Montgomery & Prince George’s Counties)\, Richmond\, and Baltimore. Other services include outreach to the Latino community and Patient Navigation for cancer screenings and treatment. \n\n\n\nIn partnership with Smith Center\, Nueva Vida provides support groups that are focused on supporting the trauma associated with a cancer diagnosis. These groups provide Latina women the opportunity to experience a catharsis of feelings\, where they feel safe to identify\, verbalize\, empathize\, and share their feelings with others who are in similar circumstances. All support group meetings are paired with a stress reduction activity (either Zumba or Yoga). \n\n\n\nThis program is being offered virtually through Zoom. Please register to Claudia at 202.384.8342 to receive the Zoom link to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \, \n Nueva Vida\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/nueva-vida-grupo-de-apoyo-en-espanol-4/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Nueva Vida":MAILTO:info@nueva-vida.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024806 CREATED:20260415T163918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T163922Z UID:10001238-1779793200-1779796800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Leukemia and Lymphoma Support Group DESCRIPTION:This monthly support group is designed for adult patients/survivors diagnosed with Leukemia or Lymphoma. The group will incorporate education lectures coupled with emotional support. \n\n\n\n\nThis group is open to people of all ages (18+) who are at any stage of the disease process. \n\n\n\n\nThe Leukemia and Lymphoma Support Group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 11:00am-12:00pm ET. \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 Support Group Facilitator \, \n Sara Richman\, 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/leukemia-and-lymphoma-support-group/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="GW Cancer Center":MAILTO:cancercenter@gwu.edu LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83942821577 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024806 CREATED:20260415T164507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T164512Z UID:10001240-1779904800-1779908400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Loss of a Parent to Cancer Support Group DESCRIPTION:The loss of a parent from cancer brings with it many complex feelings. Sadness\, anger\, and regret are just a few of the feelings you may experience. Sometimes friends – and even family members – don’t understand these feelings. \n\n\n\nThis support group provides a monthly opportunity to join a group of people who may understand. \n\n\n\nThe Loss of a Parent to Cancer Support Group meets Monthly on a Wednesday from 6:00-7:00pm ET. \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 Andrea Levine\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/loss-of-a-parent-to-cancer-support-group/ CATEGORIES:Support Groups,Grief Support LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89843016733 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024806 CREATED:20260415T164725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T164732Z UID:10001241-1779966000-1779969600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Lung Cancer Support Group DESCRIPTION:This 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/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="GW Cancer Center":MAILTO:cancercenter@gwu.edu LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83128541650 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T024806 CREATED:20260414T192520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T192523Z UID:10001207-1780131600-1780142400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Nueva Vida Grupo de Apoyo (en Español) DESCRIPTION:Nueva Vida es una organización independiente\, sin fines de lucro\, que proporciona servicios integrales de cáncer gratuitos\, a las familias latinas en el Distrito de Columbia\, Virginia del Norte (hasta el sur de Prince William County)\, Suburban Maryland (Condados de Montgomery y Prince George)\, Richmond\, y Baltimore. Otros servicios incluyen educación y divulgación en la comunidad latina\, asi como navegación de pacientes para exámenes de detección y tratamiento de cáncer.  \n\n\n\nEn asociación con Smith Center\, Nueva Vida tendrá grupos de apoyo que se enfocan en el apoyo al trauma asociado con el diagnóstico de cáncer. Estos grupos proporcionan a las latinas la oportunidad de identificar y expresar sus sentimientos\, en un lugar seguro\, y lleno de empatía\, así como compartir sus sentimientos con otras personas que están o han pasado por similares circunstancias. Las reuniones semanales\, se combinan con una actividad de reducción del estrés (Zumba o Yoga).  \n\n\n\nEste programa se ofrece prácticamente a través de Zoom. Regístrese en Claudia al 202.384.8342 para recibir el enlace Zoom para participar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNueva Vida is an independent nonprofit that provides free\, comprehensive\, culturally competent cancer services to medically underserved Latino families in the District of Columbia\, Northern Virginia (as far south as Prince William County)\, Suburban Maryland (Montgomery & Prince George’s Counties)\, Richmond\, and Baltimore. Other services include outreach to the Latino community and Patient Navigation for cancer screenings and treatment. \n\n\n\nIn partnership with Smith Center\, Nueva Vida provides support groups that are focused on supporting the trauma associated with a cancer diagnosis. These groups provide Latina women the opportunity to experience a catharsis of feelings\, where they feel safe to identify\, verbalize\, empathize\, and share their feelings with others who are in similar circumstances. All support group meetings are paired with a stress reduction activity (either Zumba or Yoga). \n\n\n\nThis program is being offered virtually through Zoom. Please register to Claudia at 202.384.8342 to receive the Zoom link to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \, \n Nueva Vida\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/nueva-vida-grupo-de-apoyo-en-espanol-5/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Nueva Vida":MAILTO:info@nueva-vida.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR