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-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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250909T175649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T142921Z UID:10000689-1759935600-1759941000@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 EST. \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\nSeries 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 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-6/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Classes & Workshops LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250912T162308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T140705Z UID:10000727-1759942800-1759946400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:A Year of Living Mindfully DESCRIPTION:A community for those who want to explore ways to be present in their lives. 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. The group is open to people at any level of experience with meditation and mindfulness. This is a drop-in class\, so you can join at any time as topics will differ each week. This is a year-long weekly class that will meet every Wednesday beginning September 18th from 5-6pm EST. \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\nSeries 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\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/a-year-of-living-mindfully-4/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/a-year-of-living-mindfully-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T184500 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250912T170908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T140754Z UID:10000731-1759943700-1759949100@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 EST. \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\n\n\n\n\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 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-45-2/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Healing Circles LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/healing-circle-for-metastatic-breast-cancer-thrivers-45-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250912T171428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T140850Z UID:10000732-1759948200-1759951800@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\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://smithcenter.org/program/dc-young-adult-cancer-meet-up-and-support-group/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250912T171733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T171735Z UID:10000733-1760003100-1760009400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:In-Person 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 – 45 minutes 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\nWe offer 2 in-person Energy Balancing appointments weekly. Registration is first-come-first-served.  \n\n\n\nPlease specify which of the two time slots you prefer (see below). To reserve an appointment\, please email Olivia at olivia@smithcenter.org. \n\n\n\nTime slots: \n\n\n\n\nTime slot #1: 9:45-10:30am ET\n\n\n\nTime slot #2: 10:45-11:30am ET\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 Sylvia Sturm\, EEM-CLP\, RM/T\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\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/in-person-energy-balancing-3/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T145000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250910T183410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T183412Z UID:10000695-1760014800-1760021400@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/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250912T174226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T220356Z UID:10000737-1760022000-1760027400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Canceled - Holding Both: Facing Climate Crisis and Cancer in Community DESCRIPTION:Holding Both: Facing Climate Crisis and Cancer in Community (6-Week Series)\n\n\n\nA ‘Work That Reconnects’ Podcast Club\n\n\n\nThis virtual podcast club is an opportunity to experience the fullness of our feelings – fear\, anger\, grief\, love\, gratitude and hope – as we reflect on the reality of living with cancer at a time when our whole planet’s health is at risk. This work can only truly happen in community. \n\n\n\nStrengthened by our shared purpose\, we will listen to We Are the Great Turning\, a new podcast featuring revered climate activist and Buddhist scholar Joanna Macy and her dear friend\, mentee and fellow activist Jess Serrante in conversation about the Work That Reconnects. \n\n\n\nDeveloped by Joanna Macy over decades of facilitating groups around the world\, the Work That Reconnects is a process for navigating climate grief in community that allows us to ground into our gratitude for life\, honor our pain for the world\, see with new / ancient eyes and go forth with new purpose. In our weekly meetings\, we will discuss podcast episodes\, engage in practices from the Work That Reconnects\, and – above all – reflect on what this courageous act of caring means in the context of a cancer experience. \n\n\n\nThis group will meet for 6 weeks on Thursdays from October 9 – November 13 from 3:00-4:30pm EST on Zoom. Here are the meeting dates: \n\n\n\n\nOctober 9\, 16\, 23 & 30\n\n\n\nNovember 6 & 13\n\n\n\n\nHere is the plan for our 6 weeks together: \n\n\n\nThursday\, October 9 – Welcome + Introductions + Community Care \n\n\n\nPlease listen to Episode 1: Love and Loss and in advance of this meeting.  No need to listen to Bonus # 1 – we’ll cover it in session. \n\n\n\nThursday\, October 16 – The Spiral: Gratitude for Life \n\n\n\nPlease listen to Episode 2: The Three Stories of Our Time and Episode 3: We Begin with Gratitude in advance of this meeting.  No need to listen to Bonus # 2 and # 3 – we’ll cover them in session. \n\n\n\nThursday\, October 23 – The Spiral: Honoring our Pain for the World \n\n\n\nPlease listen to and Episode 4: There Is No Future If We Go Numb\, Episode 5: This Pain Is Not for Nothing and Episode 6: The H-Word in advance of this meeting.  No need to listen to Bonus # 4/5 – we’ll cover it in session. \n\n\n\nThursday\, October 30 – The Spiral: Seeing with New / Ancient Eyes \n\n\n\nPlease listen to Episode 7: We Are a Part of a River of Time\, and Episode 8: Eros and Thanatos in advance of this meeting.  No need to listen to Bonus # 7 – we’ll cover it in session. \n\n\n\nThursday\, November 6 – The Spiral: Going Forth with New Purpose \n\n\n\nPlease listen to Episode 9: Live the Questions Now and to Episode 10: We Are the Great Turning in advance of this meeting.  No need to listen to Bonus # 9 and # 10 – we’ll cover them in session. \n\n\n\nThursday\, November 13 – Cancer + Climate Change \n\n\n\nPlease watch Climate Change Impacts on the Cancer Control Continuum with Dr. Leticia Nogueira\, American Cancer Society\, in advance of this meeting. \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 Susan Oetgen\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/holding-both-facing-climate-crisis-and-cancer-in-community/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Health and Wellness,Educational Groups LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/holding-both-facing-climate-crisis-and-cancer-in-community/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250910T194410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T141218Z UID:10000705-1760176800-1760184000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Canceled - Painting for Life DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides a safe and powerful learning container using community building and a “mindfulness painting” practice to foster healing\, spiritual awakening\, and personal transformation. \n\n\n\nYou are invited to work from the heart and express your drama in forms and colors. As you paint\, you process your emotions and liberate yourself from the psychological and physical disease they may cause. This is a workshop for processing feelings through painting and group sharing. It is not a good space for finishing existing projects and using other mediums. \n\n\n\nBy intentionally focusing on the emotional process rather than the artistic product\, participants are able to unleash their creative powers and produce striking works\, while by sharing their creative process they gain the insight and wisdom often hidden in works created in a state of letting go. \n\n\n\nFor more information about Painting for Life and what you can expect during a session\, please explore this manual: \n\n\n\nPFL MANUAL\n\n\n\nParticipants are encouraged to drop-in for any session and attend as many sessions as they would like.\n\n\n\nSession Schedule:\n\n\n\nThe Painting For Life workshop on Zoom consists of a 1-hour painting session framed by a 30 minute opening circle (which can often be 45 minutes) and a 30 minute closing circle. \n\n\n\nOpening Circle – In the opening circle we build a safe and powerful We-Spacecommunity characterized by “presencing\,” sharing with honesty and integrity\, deep listening\, and resonating in harmony with each other. Noelle will start this opening circle by giving a quick prompting and end it with a 3-minute meditation before sending people off to paint for exactly 1 hour. \n\n\n\n1-hour Painting Session – Participants paint at home\, using cheap materials such as paper\, tempera paints\, watercolors\, acrylics\, or pastels\, Crayolas\, and even color pens. When the hour is over\, people take a picture of their painting and text it to Noelle before coming back to the Zoom room. \n\n\n\nClosing Circle – Noelle then shares each painting on the screen as people explore their process while the group may offer feedback and further insights get sparked. We end this closing circle with a group hugs as we shout “May all beings be happy!” thus fusing personal and collective healing together. \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\nSeries 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\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Noelle Imparato\, PhD\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/painting-for-life-6/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Classes & Workshops,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T235959 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250910T204316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T204318Z UID:10000711-1760313600-1760399999@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Office Closed DESCRIPTION:Our office is closed today in observance of Indigenous People’s Day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/office-closed/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T080000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250912T142050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T142052Z UID:10000716-1760427000-1760428800@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/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250912T144022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T152615Z UID:10000721-1760443200-1760446800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Chair Yoga DESCRIPTION:When life gets hard or movement and meditation would be helpful\, come to yoga! Our chair yoga class offers a place to relax and let go mentally while stretching and exercising physically.  We’ll start with a simple warm-up that you can do standing or seated\, then move through stretches and exercises for your whole body\, all with the support of your chair. We’ll finish with a deep calming relaxation. You’ll leave feeling balanced and ready to take on the rest of your day! \n\n\n\nAll levels welcome. \n\n\n\nOur Chair Yoga class meets Weekly on Tuesdays from 12:00 – 1:00pm EST on Zoom. \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\nSeries 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 Beth Lawrence\, RYT500\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/chair-yoga-2/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Yoga,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/chair-yoga-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250913T182658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T152705Z UID:10000743-1760445000-1760448600@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 and is hosted by and offered in partnership with the GW Cancer Center. \n\n\n\nThis group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 12:30-1:30 pm EST 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-2/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="GW Cancer Center":MAILTO:cancercenter@gwu.edu LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/prostate-cancer-support-group-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250913T183234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T152816Z UID:10000744-1760466600-1760470200@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 EST. \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 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-2/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Cancer Support Community DC":MAILTO:llove@cancersupportcommunity.org LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/survivorship-support-group-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250913T183827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T183831Z UID:10000745-1760524200-1760529600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Outside the Lines DESCRIPTION:Creative expression has often been used in the healing process and it is at the core of Smith Center’s philosophy\, but fear of judgment and “not being an artist” can often prevent us from tapping into its healing power. Join us for Outside the Lines\, where a facilitator will help you reclaim art-making as a healing tool through guided creative projects. Participants who feel comfortable working on their own projects are also welcome to do so. \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 Cancer Support Program Director | Program Facilitator and Healing Circle Host \, \n Kiersten Gallagher\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/outside-the-lines-2/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Classes & Workshops,Visual Arts LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/outside-the-lines-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250909T171645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T150805Z UID:10000687-1760529600-1760531400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Meditation and Mindfulness DESCRIPTION:Developing mindfulness skills can help combat stress\, anxiety\, and uncertainty in everyday life. Join us for regular sessions to help you better understand and transform your mind. \n\n\n\nAll experience levels are welcome to attend! Open to patients\, survivors\, caregivers\, medical professionals and the community. This group welcomes all levels\, including those who have not tried Mindfulness and Meditation before. \n\n\n\nThe Mindfulness & Meditation Group meets twice a month on Wednesdays from 12:00-12:30pm EST. \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\nSeries 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 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 Joslyn Trovati\, MSW\, 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/meditation-and-mindfulness-4/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation ORGANIZER;CN="GW Cancer Center":MAILTO:cancercenter@gwu.edu LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/meditation-and-mindfulness-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250909T180153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T151050Z UID:10000690-1760540400-1760545800@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 EST. \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\nSeries 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 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-7/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Classes & Workshops LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250912T163243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T151140Z UID:10000728-1760547600-1760551200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:A Year of Living Mindfully DESCRIPTION:A community for those who want to explore ways to be present in their lives. 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. The group is open to people at any level of experience with meditation and mindfulness. This is a drop-in class\, so you can join at any time as topics will differ each week. This is a year-long weekly class that will meet every Wednesday beginning September 18th from 5-6pm EST. \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\nSeries 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\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/a-year-of-living-mindfully-5/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/a-year-of-living-mindfully-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250913T202526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T144009Z UID:10000752-1760551200-1760554800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Healing Circle for Young Adults with Metastatic Breast Cancer DESCRIPTION:We are a demand-driven and patient-led online community support group for young women and men (diagnosed between the age of 18 – 45ish) with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). We have created this group as a means of providing both a safe community support space for people with MBC\, as well as peer-led and expert-led information on living with breast cancer. \n\n\n\nWe facilitate our group in a democratic and participatory manner; in essence\, our group is your group! Interested new members\, kindly contact programs@smithcenter.org for an informal intake before coming to your first meeting. \n\n\n\nGroup meetings alternate between the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6-7pm EST and the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10-11am EST on Zoom. \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-young-adults-with-metastatic-breast-cancer-2/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Healing Circles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250912T171921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T171923Z UID:10000734-1760607900-1760614200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:In-Person 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 – 45 minutes 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\nWe offer 2 in-person Energy Balancing appointments weekly. Registration is first-come-first-served.  \n\n\n\nPlease specify which of the two time slots you prefer (see below). To reserve an appointment\, please email Olivia at olivia@smithcenter.org. \n\n\n\nTime slots: \n\n\n\n\nTime slot #1: 9:45-10:30am ET\n\n\n\nTime slot #2: 10:45-11:30am ET\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 Sylvia Sturm\, EEM-CLP\, RM/T\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\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/in-person-energy-balancing-4/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T145000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250910T183801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T183803Z UID:10000696-1760619600-1760626200@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-8/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250913T130059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T220017Z UID:10000738-1760626800-1760632200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Canceled - Holding Both: Facing Climate Crisis and Cancer in Community DESCRIPTION:Holding Both: Facing Climate Crisis and Cancer in Community (6-Week Series)\n\n\n\nA ‘Work That Reconnects’ Podcast Club\n\n\n\nThis virtual podcast club is an opportunity to experience the fullness of our feelings – fear\, anger\, grief\, love\, gratitude and hope – as we reflect on the reality of living with cancer at a time when our whole planet’s health is at risk. This work can only truly happen in community. \n\n\n\nStrengthened by our shared purpose\, we will listen to We Are the Great Turning\, a new podcast featuring revered climate activist and Buddhist scholar Joanna Macy and her dear friend\, mentee and fellow activist Jess Serrante in conversation about the Work That Reconnects. \n\n\n\nDeveloped by Joanna Macy over decades of facilitating groups around the world\, the Work That Reconnects is a process for navigating climate grief in community that allows us to ground into our gratitude for life\, honor our pain for the world\, see with new / ancient eyes and go forth with new purpose. In our weekly meetings\, we will discuss podcast episodes\, engage in practices from the Work That Reconnects\, and – above all – reflect on what this courageous act of caring means in the context of a cancer experience. \n\n\n\nThis group will meet for 6 weeks on Thursdays from October 9 – November 13 from 3:00-4:30pm EST on Zoom. Here are the remaining meeting dates: \n\n\n\n\nOctober 16\, 23 & 30\n\n\n\nNovember 6 & 13\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 Susan Oetgen\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/holding-both-facing-climate-crisis-and-cancer-in-community-2/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Health and Wellness,Educational Groups LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/holding-both-facing-climate-crisis-and-cancer-in-community-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250913T191550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T155345Z UID:10000746-1760637600-1760641200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:The Art of Grieving: Telling Our Cancer Stories in Transforming Ways DESCRIPTION:As Dr. Sheila K. Collins works with individuals affected by a cancer diagnosis—whether their own or that of a loved one—she consistently observes that the grief and loss aspects of such experiences are often overlooked or given minimal attention. What many people don’t realize is that their emotional responses and level of acceptance tend to fluctuate throughout the course of treatment and can resurface on significant anniversaries for years afterward. According to Dr. Collins\, once people understand that the path of grief is not a steady climb up a staircase but rather a recurring spiral\, the transformation can be profound. \n\n\n\nIn this one-hour online interactive presentation\, author Dr. Sheila K. Collins will offer guidance and opportunities for participants to practice the art of embodied storytelling\, along with its companion skill of deep listening. Drawing from her 2024 book\, The Art of Grieving: How Art and Artmaking Help Us Grieve and Live Our Best Lives\, Dr. Collins will explore how grieving itself becomes an art—one that individuals can refine over time as the stories they hear and tell lead to personal and communal transformation. \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 Sheila Collins\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-art-of-grieving-telling-our-cancer-stories-in-transforming-ways/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Arts & Creativity,Classes & Workshops,Educational Talks,Grief Support LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/the-art-of-grieving-telling-our-cancer-stories-in-transforming-ways/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250910T191705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T191709Z UID:10000701-1760778000-1760788800@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/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Nueva Vida":MAILTO:info@nueva-vida.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250910T194650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T194652Z UID:10000706-1760781600-1760788800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Painting for Life DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides a safe and powerful learning container using community building and a “mindfulness painting” practice to foster healing\, spiritual awakening\, and personal transformation. \n\n\n\nYou are invited to work from the heart and express your drama in forms and colors. As you paint\, you process your emotions and liberate yourself from the psychological and physical disease they may cause. This is a workshop for processing feelings through painting and group sharing. It is not a good space for finishing existing projects and using other mediums. \n\n\n\nBy intentionally focusing on the emotional process rather than the artistic product\, participants are able to unleash their creative powers and produce striking works\, while by sharing their creative process they gain the insight and wisdom often hidden in works created in a state of letting go. \n\n\n\nFor more information about Painting for Life and what you can expect during a session\, please explore this manual: \n\n\n\nPFL MANUAL\n\n\n\nParticipants are encouraged to drop-in for any session and attend as many sessions as they would like.\n\n\n\nSession Schedule:\n\n\n\nThe Painting For Life workshop on Zoom consists of a 1-hour painting session framed by a 30 minute opening circle (which can often be 45 minutes) and a 30 minute closing circle. \n\n\n\nOpening Circle – In the opening circle we build a safe and powerful We-Spacecommunity characterized by “presencing\,” sharing with honesty and integrity\, deep listening\, and resonating in harmony with each other. Noelle will start this opening circle by giving a quick prompting and end it with a 3-minute meditation before sending people off to paint for exactly 1 hour. \n\n\n\n1-hour Painting Session – Participants paint at home\, using cheap materials such as paper\, tempera paints\, watercolors\, acrylics\, or pastels\, Crayolas\, and even color pens. When the hour is over\, people take a picture of their painting and text it to Noelle before coming back to the Zoom room. \n\n\n\nClosing Circle – Noelle then shares each painting on the screen as people explore their process while the group may offer feedback and further insights get sparked. We end this closing circle with a group hugs as we shout “May all beings be happy!” thus fusing personal and collective healing together. \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\nSeries 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 Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Noelle Imparato\, PhD\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/painting-for-life-7/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Classes & Workshops,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250910T203005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T184128Z UID:10000709-1760959800-1760963400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Canceled - The Mindful Cancer Journey DESCRIPTION:This session has been canceled. \n\n\n\nThis 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\nSeries 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\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-2/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250913T192241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T185716Z UID:10000747-1760961600-1760967000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Room for Grief DESCRIPTION:Room for Grief: A Monthly Space for Loss From Bereavement\n\n\n\n“Each person’s grief is as unique as their fingerprint. But what everyone has in common is that no matter how they grieve\, they share a need for their grief to be witnessed.” \n\n\n\n-David Kessler \n\n\n\nIf you’ve lost a loved one\, a healing circle for those in grief is an opportunity to share what’s on your heart and mind\, to listen\, and be listened to deeply and generously. \n\n\n\nOur healing circles are a safe and supportive space to walk with each other through these times.  Each circle is a blend of sharing and silence\, compassion and curiosity. Our agreements ensure acceptance and confidentiality. We honor our own unique paths to healing and respect the choices of others. \n\n\n\nThis is an ongoing circle. Therefore\, you are welcome to join at any time. \n\n\n\nPlease Note: Healing circles are groups of peers who support one another through deep listening and compassion. Circle participants abide by agreements\, including agreements around confidentiality. The volunteers who host healing circles do not provide medical or psychotherapeutic advice or treatment. Participation in a healing circle does not replace the care provided by a qualified healthcare professional. \n\n\n\nThis circle meets on the third Monday of the month. \n\n\n\nIn order to register and receive the Zoom link\, visit the \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grief Team Healing Circle Host \, \n Barbara Reid\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancer Support Program Director | Program Facilitator and Healing Circle Host \, \n Kiersten Gallagher\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/room-for-grief-2/ CATEGORIES:Healing Circles,Grief Support ORGANIZER;CN="Healing Circles Global":MAILTO:registrar@healingcirclesglobal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250914T114343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T142302Z UID:10000762-1760983200-1760988600@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\nSeries 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 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-4/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/cancer-support-group-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250914T115811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T133016Z UID:10000765-1760983200-1760988600@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 EST. \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-4/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T080000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250912T142318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T142321Z UID:10000717-1761031800-1761033600@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-8/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130202 CREATED:20250912T145019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T143208Z UID:10000722-1761048000-1761051600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Chair Yoga DESCRIPTION:When life gets hard or movement and meditation would be helpful\, come to yoga! Our chair yoga class offers a place to relax and let go mentally while stretching and exercising physically.  We’ll start with a simple warm-up that you can do standing or seated\, then move through stretches and exercises for your whole body\, all with the support of your chair. We’ll finish with a deep calming relaxation. You’ll leave feeling balanced and ready to take on the rest of your day! \n\n\n\nAll levels welcome. \n\n\n\nOur Chair Yoga class meets Weekly on Tuesdays from 12:00 – 1:00pm EST on Zoom. \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\nSeries 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 Beth Lawrence\, RYT500\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/chair-yoga-3/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Yoga,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/chair-yoga-3/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR