BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Smith Center for Healing and the Arts - ECPv6.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260629T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T123000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260513T154435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T154438Z UID:10001921-1782732600-1782736200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:The Mindful Cancer Journey DESCRIPTION:This group will examine a different topic each week relevant to members’ lives. We will explore meditation and mindfulness practices that can be applied to life experiences in a supportive way. \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 classes\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/the-mindful-cancer-journey-9/ CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84680736059 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T080000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260512T140534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T140537Z UID:10001271-1782804600-1782806400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Morning Meditation DESCRIPTION:Come together as an LGBTQIA+ community for a weekly morning meditation sit.  \n\n\n\nWe will settle in for a few minutes\, then meditation (guided and silence) for 20 minutes and end with around the virtual circle with a few words of gratitude. \n\n\n\nNote: Because this is an online sit\, participants are encouraged to find space of relative quiet\, limiting the amount of interaction with others in the environment as much as possible. Participants may join by internet or via phone.  \n\n\n\nNo registration is required to join this program. Please join the meeting using the Zoom information below. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88468692145?pwd=U1lhSHBpdXpXS0N3QzBxOFNwdi9sQT09 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 884 6869 2145 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 917135 \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/lgbtqia-morning-meditation-7/2026-06-30/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T145000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260512T185143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T185145Z UID:10001790-1782997200-1783003800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Energy Balancing DESCRIPTION:Our Energy Balancing Program addresses the subtle energies of our body. When these energies are out of balance\, all our body systems can become askew. One key to bringing us back into balance is deep relaxation. This is just what our volunteers provide – a half-hour of stress reducing relaxation to calm the body and enhance our well-being.  \n\n\n\nMost likely you are familiar with many of the body’s systems such as the respiratory system\, the digestive system\, the endocrine system\, the skeletal system and so on. But are you aware that we also have subtle energy systems\, systems that cannot be seen\, cannot be measured\, cannot be felt. Perhaps you know of some; the most familiar are the aura (also known as the biofield)\, the meridians\, the chakras.  \n\n\n\nThese subtle energy systems were very familiar to the ancients. They used them regularly to bring the body into energetic balance. When the body’s energies are in balance\, we function at a higher vibration and are more relaxed\, more joyful\, more centered and able to enjoy life more productively. Many of the age-old techniques are now being used to bring calm to the body and to optimize one’s well-being. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnergy Balancing is offered Weekly on Thursdays in 1/2 hour appointments. \n\n\n\nBy appointment only.  \n\n\n\nTime slots: \n\n\n\n\n1:00-1:30pm\n\n\n\n2:20-2:50pm\n\n\n\n\nThe Energy Balancing team continues to offer distance sessions. If you wish to receive\, please email olivia@smithcenter.org. \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 Sylvia Sturm\, EEM-CLP\, RM/T\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Anne Molofsky\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Margaret Haggerty\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Pat Spellman\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/energy-balancing-7/2026-07-02/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T200000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260527T174309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T174312Z UID:10001970-1783017000-1783022400@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. Meetings are monthly on the 1st Thursday from 6:30-8:00pm ET. \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\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 URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/black-women-with-breast-cancer-support-group-8/2026-07-02/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84361177435 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T150000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260527T155953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T155955Z UID:10001946-1783344600-1783350000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Healing Circle: Grupo de Apoyo LGBTQIA+ con Cáncer de Próstata Para Hispanoparlantes (en Español) DESCRIPTION:El cáncer de próstata (CP) es una realidad que también afecta a la comunidad LGBTQIA+. Es el tumor más frecuente en personas con próstata\, siendo el segundo más común en todo el mundo y el quinto en mortalidad. No hay evidencias que relacionen el CP con la orientación sexual. La mayoría de los diagnósticos se dan en personas mayores de 65 años\, siendo muy poco frecuente en menores de 40. \n\n\n\nEl colectivo LGBTQIA+ enfrenta un triple tabú en relación al cáncer de próstata. Por un lado\, es un tumor silenciado en nuestra sociedad debido a que afecta el concepto tradicional de masculinidad. Por otro lado\, este silencio se agrava por nuestra condición sexual. Esta situación puede afectar los tratamientos que recibimos\, debido a la falta de información sobre los efectos secundarios de los tratamientos en relación a nuestra orientación sexual y nuestras prácticas sexuales. Y\, para finalizar\, existe otro condicionante importante: la edad. La generación que está siendo diagnosticada actualmente ha sido marginada y discriminada por lo que tiene muchas veces miedo a compartir sus dudas. \n\n\n\nLo que proponemos es crear un espacio para hablar de nuestras experiencias\, de los tratamientos que recibimos\, de nuestras emociones\, de cómo nos sentimos\, de cómo afecta el CP a nuestras relaciones y de las herramientas que tenemos para afrontar nuestras dificultades. Es muy difícil encontrar un grupo de apoyo para hispanohablantes pertenecientes al colectivo LGBTQIA+. En este grupo encontrarás apoyo. \n\n\n\nDesarrollo 1 hora y media máximo\, primer lunes de cada mes 19:30-21:00 (zona horaria de Madrid). (13:30-15:00 ET). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProstate cancer (PC) is a reality that also affects the LGBTQIA+ community. It is the most frequent tumor in people with a prostate\, the second most common worldwide and the fifth in mortality. There is no evidence to relate PC to sexual orientation. Most diagnoses occur in people over 65\, being very rare in those under 40. The LGBTQIA+ group faces a triple taboo in relation to prostate cancer. On the one hand\, it is a cancer that is not often spoken of in our society because it affects the traditional concept of masculinity. On the other hand\, this silence is aggravated by our sexuality. This situation can affect the treatments we receive\, due to the lack of information on the side effects of treatments in relation to our sexual orientation and our sexual practices. And\, finally\, there is another important condition: age. The generation that is currently being diagnosed has been marginalized and discriminated against\, so they are often afraid to ask questions related to intimacy. \n\n\n\nWhat we propose is to create a space to talk about our experiences\, the treatments we receive\, our emotions\, how we feel\, how PC affects our relationships\, and the tools we have to face our difficulties. It is very difficult to find a support group for Spanish speakers in the the LGBTQIA+ community. In this group you will find support. \n\n\n\nThe Healing Circle for Spanish-Speaking LGBTQIA+ Men with Prostate Cancer meets Monthly on the 1st Monday of each month from 7:30 – 9:00PM Madrid Time Zone/1:30 – 3:00 PM EST. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Healing Circle Host \, \n Alfonso Luis\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Healing Circle Host \, \n Charles Domingue\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/healing-circle-grupo-de-apoyo-lgbtqia-con-cancer-de-prostata-para-hispanoparlantes-en-espanol-8/2026-07-06/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Healing Circles LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85476346118 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T193000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260528T201127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T201130Z UID:10002007-1783360800-1783366200@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\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-2/2026-07-06/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T080000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260512T140534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T140537Z UID:10001272-1783409400-1783411200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Morning Meditation DESCRIPTION:Come together as an LGBTQIA+ community for a weekly morning meditation sit.  \n\n\n\nWe will settle in for a few minutes\, then meditation (guided and silence) for 20 minutes and end with around the virtual circle with a few words of gratitude. \n\n\n\nNote: Because this is an online sit\, participants are encouraged to find space of relative quiet\, limiting the amount of interaction with others in the environment as much as possible. Participants may join by internet or via phone.  \n\n\n\nNo registration is required to join this program. Please join the meeting using the Zoom information below. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88468692145?pwd=U1lhSHBpdXpXS0N3QzBxOFNwdi9sQT09 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 884 6869 2145 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 917135 \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/lgbtqia-morning-meditation-7/2026-07-07/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T120000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260527T163505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T163507Z UID:10001952-1783422000-1783425600@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\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-8/2026-07-07/ 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:20260707T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T190000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260527T170418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T170421Z UID:10001958-1783447200-1783450800@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. This group meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday from 6:00-7:00pm ET on Zoom. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/breast-cancer-support-group-8/2026-07-07/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81773735928 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T184500 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260527T172525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T172527Z UID:10001964-1783530900-1783536300@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Healing Circle for Metastatic Breast Cancer Thrivers 45+ DESCRIPTION:This healing circle is for people who are 45 and older who are living and thriving with Metastatic Breast Cancer. This peer-led circle will provide a safe place to connect\, support and share with one another. \n\n\n\nThis Healing Circle will meet Monthly on the 2nd Wednesday from 5:15-6:45pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is a Healing Circle? \n\n\n\nHealing Circles bring together small numbers of people impacted by a condition or circumstance to share experiences and harvest collective wisdom.  Healing Circles is a peer-led process by which people support each other through deep listening and shared learning. When working at its best\, this collaborative conversation model leads to authentic and deep connectivity and can create wisdom and healing for participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Healing Circle Host \, \n Lisa Hahn\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/healing-circle-for-metastatic-breast-cancer-thrivers-45-3/2026-07-08/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Healing Circles LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87063676942 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T193000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260527T175645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T175647Z UID:10001976-1783535400-1783539000@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. This group meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday from 6:30-7:30pm ET on Zoom. \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-2/2026-07-08/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86178236719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T145000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260512T185143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T185145Z UID:10001791-1783602000-1783608600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Energy Balancing DESCRIPTION:Our Energy Balancing Program addresses the subtle energies of our body. When these energies are out of balance\, all our body systems can become askew. One key to bringing us back into balance is deep relaxation. This is just what our volunteers provide – a half-hour of stress reducing relaxation to calm the body and enhance our well-being.  \n\n\n\nMost likely you are familiar with many of the body’s systems such as the respiratory system\, the digestive system\, the endocrine system\, the skeletal system and so on. But are you aware that we also have subtle energy systems\, systems that cannot be seen\, cannot be measured\, cannot be felt. Perhaps you know of some; the most familiar are the aura (also known as the biofield)\, the meridians\, the chakras.  \n\n\n\nThese subtle energy systems were very familiar to the ancients. They used them regularly to bring the body into energetic balance. When the body’s energies are in balance\, we function at a higher vibration and are more relaxed\, more joyful\, more centered and able to enjoy life more productively. Many of the age-old techniques are now being used to bring calm to the body and to optimize one’s well-being. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnergy Balancing is offered Weekly on Thursdays in 1/2 hour appointments. \n\n\n\nBy appointment only.  \n\n\n\nTime slots: \n\n\n\n\n1:00-1:30pm\n\n\n\n2:20-2:50pm\n\n\n\n\nThe Energy Balancing team continues to offer distance sessions. If you wish to receive\, please email olivia@smithcenter.org. \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 Sylvia Sturm\, EEM-CLP\, RM/T\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Anne Molofsky\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Margaret Haggerty\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Pat Spellman\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/energy-balancing-7/2026-07-09/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260512T142353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T142357Z UID:10001528-1783760400-1783771200@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-6/2026-07-11/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Nueva Vida":MAILTO:info@nueva-vida.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T080000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260512T140534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T140537Z UID:10001273-1784014200-1784016000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Morning Meditation DESCRIPTION:Come together as an LGBTQIA+ community for a weekly morning meditation sit.  \n\n\n\nWe will settle in for a few minutes\, then meditation (guided and silence) for 20 minutes and end with around the virtual circle with a few words of gratitude. \n\n\n\nNote: Because this is an online sit\, participants are encouraged to find space of relative quiet\, limiting the amount of interaction with others in the environment as much as possible. Participants may join by internet or via phone.  \n\n\n\nNo registration is required to join this program. Please join the meeting using the Zoom information below. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88468692145?pwd=U1lhSHBpdXpXS0N3QzBxOFNwdi9sQT09 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 884 6869 2145 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 917135 \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/lgbtqia-morning-meditation-7/2026-07-14/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T133000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260527T181331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T181334Z UID:10001982-1784032200-1784035800@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\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-3/2026-07-14/ 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:20260714T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T193000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260527T182257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T182300Z UID:10001988-1784053800-1784057400@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 on Zoom. \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\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-3/2026-07-14/ 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:20260716T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T145000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260512T185143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T185145Z UID:10001792-1784206800-1784213400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Energy Balancing DESCRIPTION:Our Energy Balancing Program addresses the subtle energies of our body. When these energies are out of balance\, all our body systems can become askew. One key to bringing us back into balance is deep relaxation. This is just what our volunteers provide – a half-hour of stress reducing relaxation to calm the body and enhance our well-being.  \n\n\n\nMost likely you are familiar with many of the body’s systems such as the respiratory system\, the digestive system\, the endocrine system\, the skeletal system and so on. But are you aware that we also have subtle energy systems\, systems that cannot be seen\, cannot be measured\, cannot be felt. Perhaps you know of some; the most familiar are the aura (also known as the biofield)\, the meridians\, the chakras.  \n\n\n\nThese subtle energy systems were very familiar to the ancients. They used them regularly to bring the body into energetic balance. When the body’s energies are in balance\, we function at a higher vibration and are more relaxed\, more joyful\, more centered and able to enjoy life more productively. Many of the age-old techniques are now being used to bring calm to the body and to optimize one’s well-being. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnergy Balancing is offered Weekly on Thursdays in 1/2 hour appointments. \n\n\n\nBy appointment only.  \n\n\n\nTime slots: \n\n\n\n\n1:00-1:30pm\n\n\n\n2:20-2:50pm\n\n\n\n\nThe Energy Balancing team continues to offer distance sessions. If you wish to receive\, please email olivia@smithcenter.org. \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 Sylvia Sturm\, EEM-CLP\, RM/T\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Anne Molofsky\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Margaret Haggerty\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Pat Spellman\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/energy-balancing-7/2026-07-16/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T133000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260527T183849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T183851Z UID:10001994-1784291400-1784295000@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 ET on Zoom. \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 URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/gastrointestinal-cancer-support-group-6/2026-07-17/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82753564455 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260512T142353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T142357Z UID:10001529-1784365200-1784376000@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-6/2026-07-18/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Nueva Vida":MAILTO:info@nueva-vida.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T193000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260528T201127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T201130Z UID:10002008-1784570400-1784575800@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\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-2/2026-07-20/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T080000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260512T140534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T140537Z UID:10001274-1784619000-1784620800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Morning Meditation DESCRIPTION:Come together as an LGBTQIA+ community for a weekly morning meditation sit.  \n\n\n\nWe will settle in for a few minutes\, then meditation (guided and silence) for 20 minutes and end with around the virtual circle with a few words of gratitude. \n\n\n\nNote: Because this is an online sit\, participants are encouraged to find space of relative quiet\, limiting the amount of interaction with others in the environment as much as possible. Participants may join by internet or via phone.  \n\n\n\nNo registration is required to join this program. Please join the meeting using the Zoom information below. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88468692145?pwd=U1lhSHBpdXpXS0N3QzBxOFNwdi9sQT09 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 884 6869 2145 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 917135 \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/lgbtqia-morning-meditation-7/2026-07-21/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T133000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260527T185524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T185528Z UID:10002000-1784637000-1784640600@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 on Zoom. \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 URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/multiple-myeloma-cancer-support-group-3/2026-07-21/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81890351245 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T200000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260512T200229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T200232Z UID:10001851-1784660400-1784664000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Monthly Caregiver Support Group DESCRIPTION:Starting April 21\, 2026\, join a monthly Caregiver Support Group offered by Cancer Support Community DC\, a supportive space for those caring for someone affected by cancer. \n\n\n\nThis group meets virtually via Zoom\, making it easy to join from home. \n\n\n\nConnect with others who understand the caregiving journey\, share experiences\, and explore strategies for self-care and balance. \n\n\n\nThis group meets every third Tuesday of the month from 7:00–8:00 PM ET on Zoom. \n\n\n\nTo register\, visit \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\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/monthly-caregiver-support-group-3/2026-07-21/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Cancer Support Community DC":MAILTO:llove@cancersupportcommunity.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T120000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260528T203911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T203913Z UID:10002019-1784804400-1784808000@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\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-3/2026-07-23/ 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:20260723T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T145000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260512T185143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T185145Z UID:10001793-1784811600-1784818200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Energy Balancing DESCRIPTION:Our Energy Balancing Program addresses the subtle energies of our body. When these energies are out of balance\, all our body systems can become askew. One key to bringing us back into balance is deep relaxation. This is just what our volunteers provide – a half-hour of stress reducing relaxation to calm the body and enhance our well-being.  \n\n\n\nMost likely you are familiar with many of the body’s systems such as the respiratory system\, the digestive system\, the endocrine system\, the skeletal system and so on. But are you aware that we also have subtle energy systems\, systems that cannot be seen\, cannot be measured\, cannot be felt. Perhaps you know of some; the most familiar are the aura (also known as the biofield)\, the meridians\, the chakras.  \n\n\n\nThese subtle energy systems were very familiar to the ancients. They used them regularly to bring the body into energetic balance. When the body’s energies are in balance\, we function at a higher vibration and are more relaxed\, more joyful\, more centered and able to enjoy life more productively. Many of the age-old techniques are now being used to bring calm to the body and to optimize one’s well-being. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnergy Balancing is offered Weekly on Thursdays in 1/2 hour appointments. \n\n\n\nBy appointment only.  \n\n\n\nTime slots: \n\n\n\n\n1:00-1:30pm\n\n\n\n2:20-2:50pm\n\n\n\n\nThe Energy Balancing team continues to offer distance sessions. If you wish to receive\, please email olivia@smithcenter.org. \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 Sylvia Sturm\, EEM-CLP\, RM/T\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Anne Molofsky\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Margaret Haggerty\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Pat Spellman\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/energy-balancing-7/2026-07-23/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T120000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260512T142353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T142357Z UID:10001530-1784970000-1784980800@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-6/2026-07-25/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Nueva Vida":MAILTO:info@nueva-vida.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T080000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260512T140534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T140537Z UID:10001275-1785223800-1785225600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Morning Meditation DESCRIPTION:Come together as an LGBTQIA+ community for a weekly morning meditation sit.  \n\n\n\nWe will settle in for a few minutes\, then meditation (guided and silence) for 20 minutes and end with around the virtual circle with a few words of gratitude. \n\n\n\nNote: Because this is an online sit\, participants are encouraged to find space of relative quiet\, limiting the amount of interaction with others in the environment as much as possible. Participants may join by internet or via phone.  \n\n\n\nNo registration is required to join this program. Please join the meeting using the Zoom information below. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88468692145?pwd=U1lhSHBpdXpXS0N3QzBxOFNwdi9sQT09 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 884 6869 2145 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 917135 \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/lgbtqia-morning-meditation-7/2026-07-28/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T145000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260512T185143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T185145Z UID:10001794-1785416400-1785423000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Energy Balancing DESCRIPTION:Our Energy Balancing Program addresses the subtle energies of our body. When these energies are out of balance\, all our body systems can become askew. One key to bringing us back into balance is deep relaxation. This is just what our volunteers provide – a half-hour of stress reducing relaxation to calm the body and enhance our well-being.  \n\n\n\nMost likely you are familiar with many of the body’s systems such as the respiratory system\, the digestive system\, the endocrine system\, the skeletal system and so on. But are you aware that we also have subtle energy systems\, systems that cannot be seen\, cannot be measured\, cannot be felt. Perhaps you know of some; the most familiar are the aura (also known as the biofield)\, the meridians\, the chakras.  \n\n\n\nThese subtle energy systems were very familiar to the ancients. They used them regularly to bring the body into energetic balance. When the body’s energies are in balance\, we function at a higher vibration and are more relaxed\, more joyful\, more centered and able to enjoy life more productively. Many of the age-old techniques are now being used to bring calm to the body and to optimize one’s well-being. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnergy Balancing is offered Weekly on Thursdays in 1/2 hour appointments. \n\n\n\nBy appointment only.  \n\n\n\nTime slots: \n\n\n\n\n1:00-1:30pm\n\n\n\n2:20-2:50pm\n\n\n\n\nThe Energy Balancing team continues to offer distance sessions. If you wish to receive\, please email olivia@smithcenter.org. \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 Sylvia Sturm\, EEM-CLP\, RM/T\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Anne Molofsky\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Margaret Haggerty\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Pat Spellman\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/energy-balancing-7/2026-07-30/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T120000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260512T142353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T142357Z UID:10001531-1785574800-1785585600@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-6/2026-08-01/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Nueva Vida":MAILTO:info@nueva-vida.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T150000 DTSTAMP:20260531T222205 CREATED:20260527T155953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T155955Z UID:10001947-1785763800-1785769200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Healing Circle: Grupo de Apoyo LGBTQIA+ con Cáncer de Próstata Para Hispanoparlantes (en Español) DESCRIPTION:El cáncer de próstata (CP) es una realidad que también afecta a la comunidad LGBTQIA+. Es el tumor más frecuente en personas con próstata\, siendo el segundo más común en todo el mundo y el quinto en mortalidad. No hay evidencias que relacionen el CP con la orientación sexual. La mayoría de los diagnósticos se dan en personas mayores de 65 años\, siendo muy poco frecuente en menores de 40. \n\n\n\nEl colectivo LGBTQIA+ enfrenta un triple tabú en relación al cáncer de próstata. Por un lado\, es un tumor silenciado en nuestra sociedad debido a que afecta el concepto tradicional de masculinidad. Por otro lado\, este silencio se agrava por nuestra condición sexual. Esta situación puede afectar los tratamientos que recibimos\, debido a la falta de información sobre los efectos secundarios de los tratamientos en relación a nuestra orientación sexual y nuestras prácticas sexuales. Y\, para finalizar\, existe otro condicionante importante: la edad. La generación que está siendo diagnosticada actualmente ha sido marginada y discriminada por lo que tiene muchas veces miedo a compartir sus dudas. \n\n\n\nLo que proponemos es crear un espacio para hablar de nuestras experiencias\, de los tratamientos que recibimos\, de nuestras emociones\, de cómo nos sentimos\, de cómo afecta el CP a nuestras relaciones y de las herramientas que tenemos para afrontar nuestras dificultades. Es muy difícil encontrar un grupo de apoyo para hispanohablantes pertenecientes al colectivo LGBTQIA+. En este grupo encontrarás apoyo. \n\n\n\nDesarrollo 1 hora y media máximo\, primer lunes de cada mes 19:30-21:00 (zona horaria de Madrid). (13:30-15:00 ET). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProstate cancer (PC) is a reality that also affects the LGBTQIA+ community. It is the most frequent tumor in people with a prostate\, the second most common worldwide and the fifth in mortality. There is no evidence to relate PC to sexual orientation. Most diagnoses occur in people over 65\, being very rare in those under 40. The LGBTQIA+ group faces a triple taboo in relation to prostate cancer. On the one hand\, it is a cancer that is not often spoken of in our society because it affects the traditional concept of masculinity. On the other hand\, this silence is aggravated by our sexuality. This situation can affect the treatments we receive\, due to the lack of information on the side effects of treatments in relation to our sexual orientation and our sexual practices. And\, finally\, there is another important condition: age. The generation that is currently being diagnosed has been marginalized and discriminated against\, so they are often afraid to ask questions related to intimacy. \n\n\n\nWhat we propose is to create a space to talk about our experiences\, the treatments we receive\, our emotions\, how we feel\, how PC affects our relationships\, and the tools we have to face our difficulties. It is very difficult to find a support group for Spanish speakers in the the LGBTQIA+ community. In this group you will find support. \n\n\n\nThe Healing Circle for Spanish-Speaking LGBTQIA+ Men with Prostate Cancer meets Monthly on the 1st Monday of each month from 7:30 – 9:00PM Madrid Time Zone/1:30 – 3:00 PM EST. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Healing Circle Host \, \n Alfonso Luis\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Healing Circle Host \, \n Charles Domingue\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/healing-circle-grupo-de-apoyo-lgbtqia-con-cancer-de-prostata-para-hispanoparlantes-en-espanol-8/2026-08-03/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Healing Circles LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85476346118 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR